Best 60 Second Science Podcasts (2024)

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Let's Talk Wild EP 64 - The 2024 Animal Olympics 19:13

5h ago19:13

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The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are in Paris, France, and the humans will display their talents. But the animals want in on the competition. Let's highlight the different species of animals that have talents fit to compete in the Animal Olympics. PODCAST WEBSITE: https://letstalkwild.buzzsprout.com/ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/letstalkwild YOUTUBE: h…

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Legal Minute: Why are there chemo drug shortages? 0:52

4h ago0:52

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We discuss how the shortage of chemotherapy drugs stems from economic challenges faced by generic drug manufacturers. Many cannot afford to produce these drugs due to low profitability. Factors include factory shutdowns for quality issues, a complex global supply chain, and older generic drugs being unprofitable to produce. Government pressure on p…

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Where Are All the Human Fossils?

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This is Ken Ham, author, speaker, and blogger on the Bible’s reliability and authority. Yesterday I said no pre-flood human fossils have been found. Well why is that? Well, fossilization is a rare event. It takes unique conditions—like those during the global flood. But humans are very mobile, fleeing to higher ground and clinging to debris. So man…

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Advanced Meditation Can ‘Reset’ the Brain 16:34

1h ago16:34

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Meditation is mostly mainstream, with many people using mindfulness to manage stress. But dedicated practitioners of advanced meditation move beyond mindfulness into a state where consciousness “entirely falls away.” That’s according to today’s guest: Matthew Sacchet, an associate professor and director of the Meditation Research Program at Harvard…

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From Struggle to Strength with Mari Llewellyn 54:22

2h ago54:22

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"I was ready to feel happy again, and every time I got that endorphin boost, I was like, oh my God, this is why I'm doing this." - Mari Llewellyn Have you ever felt stuck in a rut, both mentally and physically? My guest today, Mari Llewellyn, knows that feeling all too well, but found a sustainable and satisfying way out. As the co-founder of Bloom…

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What’s in the Fossil Record?

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This is Ken Ham, enjoying summertime at the Ark Encounter, where kids visit free. This week we’re answering the question “why don’t we find human and dinosaur fossils together?” Well, let’s think about what’s in the fossil record. Ninety-five percent of fossils are of shells and corals. Ninety-five percent of what’s left is plants and algae. Then n…

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Are Pharma Giants Ignoring Clinical Trial Site Issues? 30:10

5h ago30:10

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In this episode, Daniel Fox discusses the key challenges faced by research sites, including trust issues, payment delays, and operational setbacks. He emphasizes initiatives like the "Open Mic" policy for anonymous feedback and the grassroots movement Save Our Sites (SOS). Dr. Fox also explores issues with decentralized clinical trials, advocates f…

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Windows Devices Go Down, COVID Rates Go Up, and Tornadoes Touchdown on the Ground and on the Big Screen 10:23

29m ago10:23

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President Biden is far from the only positive as COVID is experiencing a summer surge. Windows malfunction grounds planes and causes outages for banks, hospitals and emergency services. The Perseid meteor shower gives you plenty of shooting stars to see. Plus, we use the Twisters premiere as an excuse to talk about wild weather. Recommended reading…

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Dinosaurs and Humans Together?

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This is Ken Ham, editor of the popular apologetics series, The New Answers Books. I believe, starting with God’s Word, that humans and dinosaurs lived at the same time. Dinosaurs were land animals, and the land animals were made on day six of creation week—and so was mankind! Therefore, dinosaurs and humans lived together. And both dinosaurs and hu…

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5 Mistakes You MUST Avoid if You’re Using Ozempic/Wegovy 12:27

28m ago12:27

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In this episode, I delve into the essential strategies for using weight loss peptides like Ozempic and Munjaro effectively, ensuring you retain muscle mass while shedding fat. We'll cover common pitfalls and provide actionable advice to help you navigate your weight loss journey more healthily. Tune in as I share insights from a 2017 Advances in Nu…

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Cleaning Up Paris’s Poop River for the Olympics 24:53

1h ago24:53

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The Seine is set to feature prominently in the Paris 2024 Olympics’ Opening Ceremony—and in its marathon swimming events. But this urban waterway has been challenging to clean and keep clean after a particularly wet summer and high bacterial counts. What can the Parisian organizers learn from the revitalization of a U.S. river that was so polluted …

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Let’s Start with God’s Word

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This is Ken Ham, CEO of the ministry behind the family-friendly Answers TV streaming platform. Do we really need ideas like the gap theory that we’ve looked at this week to add millions of years into the Bible? Why not consider a different approach—believing God’s Word! Ideas like the gap theory haven’t been suggested because Genesis is so vague we…

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Why Adverse Events Go Unreported in Clinical Trials 1:51

10h ago1:51

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In clinical trials, reporting adverse events and protocol deviations is crucial for patient safety and trial integrity. However, some sites may hesitate to report due to concerns about trial disruption, revenue loss, and increased scrutiny. This reluctance can lead to serious consequences, as seen in cases where significant events like hives, disru…

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Replenish the Earth?

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This is Ken Ham, equipping the church with answers to the questions of our day. This week we’re looking at problems with the gap theory, an idea that adds millions of years into the Bible by putting a gap between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. During that gap God supposedly judged Satan’s sin with a flood and then reshaped earth and recreated life. Now in Ge…

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Two Global Floods?

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This is Ken Ham, author of the book on suffering and a loving God, Divine Dilemma. According to the gap theory there’s a gap of time in Genesis during which Satan fell and God judged his sin with a global flood, and that’s were fossils come from. After that, God reshaped the earth and recreated life in just six days. Now the gap theory is supposed …

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Name a Quasi-Moon with Radiolab Host Latif Nasser 13:16

1h ago13:16

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Science journalist and Radiolab host Latif Nasser found himself at the center of a space mystery. A space poster in his child’s room showed Zoozve, a moon circling Venus. Only Nasser had never heard of Zoozve—and neither had anyone else. Nasser brings us the story of Zoozve the quasi-moon and brings listeners the opportunity to name a quasi-moon of…

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Balancing Blood Sugar and Building Muscle with Kelly LeVeque 46:56

20m ago46:56

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"Protein is the unlock that a lot of people aren't using. It supports blood sugar balance, keeps you feeling full, and helps maintain muscle mass—crucial as we age." - Kelly LeVeque In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kelly LeVeque, a clinical nutritionist, celebrity health coach, and bestselling author of Body Love. Kelly's st…

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Who are patient advocates? 3:53

5h ago3:53

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In this episode, we delved into the pivotal role of patient advocates within the pharmaceutical industry. Patient advocates are champions who ensure that patients' voices are not only heard but also central to decisions affecting their health. They play a crucial role in various aspects: Firstly, patient advocates are instrumental in representing t…

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The Kavli Prize Presents: Building Materials From The Bottom Up [Sponsored] 9:09

3d ago9:09

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Chad Mirkin, recipient of the 2024 Kavli Prize in Nanoscience, has spent his career exploring the possibilities of creating and inventing materials at the nanoscale. This podcast was produced for The Kavli Prize by Scientific American Custom Media, a division separate from the magazine’s board of editors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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A Gap Filled with Death

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This is Ken Ham, inviting you to visit the Creation Museum in Northern Kentucky. This week we’re looking at the idea of a gap of millions of years between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. This gap supposedly accommodates for long ages, while still interpreting the days in Genesis as normal days. But the gap theory has the same problem as every attempt to fit m…

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Is There a Gap in Genesis?

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This is Ken Ham, encouraging you to trust God’s Word from the very first verse. As the idea of millions of years became popular in the 1800s, many Christians wondered what to do with Genesis. After all, millions of years can’t be found anywhere in the text! Some decided there must be a gap of time that Scripture doesn’t mention, between Genesis 1:1…

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Astronauts Can Drink More Recycled Pee Than Ever, and You Can Still Catch the Plague 9:58

1h ago9:58

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We commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, dive into NASA’s groundbreaking Mars habitat simulation and discuss the innovative “stillsuits” designed to recycle astronaut pee and how they could enhance spacewalks. Plus, we discuss the record-breaking Hurricane Beryl and its implications for climate change policies, and a surprisi…

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#1 Absolute Best Way To Lose Belly Fat in 2024 15:39

1h ago15:39

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If belly fat has become your nemesis, especially as you age, this episode is your guide to fighting back. We're diving deep into the science of visceral adipose tissue (VAT), that sneaky belly fat hidden deep within your abdominal cavity surrounding vital organs. It's not the pinchable stuff; it's the insidious kind linked to serious health risks l…

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Yes, the Flood Really Did Happen!

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This is Ken Ham, founder of the ministry behind the powerful Answers Bible Curriculum. Today we wrap up “Ark week,” our celebration of the eight-year anniversary of the Ark Encounter. Now, we believe that the flood was a real historical event. And that’s because that’s how the Bible describes it! In Genesis we’re told the flood covered every high m…

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On Thin Ice: Contemplating Our Climate Future in Antarctica (Part 4) 17:40

1d ago17:40

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We’re at the end of the Nathaniel B. Palmer’s Antarctic expedition. The researchers onboard are returning sea ice and thousands of gallons of seawater. These samples will allow them to examine biogeochemical processes, some of which are linked to climate change. As the research vessel makes its way back to port, the scientists reflect on the future…

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Why Drug Accountability Matters in Clinical Trials 1:43

5d ago1:43

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Drug accountability is a critical aspect monitored by the FDA at clinical trial sites. Principal investigators must maintain and document control over investigational products, ensuring they are only administered under direct supervision. Clinical research organizations also conduct routine audits to verify drug accountability. However, instances o…

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How Could the Animals Fit on the Ark?

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This is Ken Ham, inviting you to bring your family to the Ark Encounter in Kentucky. How could Noah fit millions of species onto Noah’s ark? Well, my answer might surprise you—he didn’t! Noah only needed to bring two of every kind of the land-dwelling, air-breathing animals, seven pairs of some, onto the ark. He didn’t need to take two of every mod…

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How Did Animals Get to the Ark?

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This is Ken Ham, author, speaker, and blogger on the Bible’s reliability and authority. This week we’re celebrating “Ark week” in honor of the eighth anniversary of the Ark Encounter. So today we’re answering the question, “how did Noah gather so many animals from around the world?” Well, he didn’t! The Bible tells us the animals came to him. God s…

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Saving the Last Truly Wild Horse 15:52

3d ago15:52

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Przewalski’s horses are truly wild horses, even the ones held in captivity. They traditionally roamed the Central Asian steppes, so you can imagine everyone’s surprise when two separate accounts on TikTok claimed to have found a Przewalski’s horse here in the U.S. But as guest and Scientific American associate news editor Allison Parshall will tell…

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How Quality Relationships Enhance Your Health and Longevity with Shawn Stevenson 54:07

6d ago54:07

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"We know that the number one component for aging healthfully and extending our lifespan is the quality of our relationships." - Shawn Stevenson On this episode of Well Beyond 40, I'm thrilled to speak with my good friend Shawn Stevenson, bestselling author of Eat Smarter and Sleep Smarter, and host of the top-ranked Model Health Show. Shawn shares …

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Legal Minute: What do I do if my med is on shortage? 0:47

4d ago0:47

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We discuss how to address drug shortages. First things first, it's important to stay calm. Just because there's a shortage doesn't mean you'll lose access to your medication entirely. Here are some action steps you can take: 1. Schedule an appointment with your doctor to discuss alternative medications that might be effective for you. It's crucial …

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Could Noah Really Build an Ark?

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This is Ken Ham, editor of A Flood of Evidence, filled with answers about the flood. Many people scoff at the idea that one man could build a massive wooden ship like the one described in Genesis. But does the Bible say only one man built the Ark? Well, no, it doesn’t. There’s nothing in the Bible that says Noah couldn’t’ve hired people to help him…

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It’s Ark Week!

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This is Ken Ham, CEO of the ministry behind the life-size Noah’s Ark in Northern Kentucky. Yesterday was the eight-year anniversary of the opening of the Ark Encounter. So we’re celebrating with Ark week where I’ll answer five common objections to the account of Noah’s ark and the flood. The Bible describes Noah’s ark as a massive wooden ship—over …

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A Blast from Our Past and Plans for a Petrochemical-Free Future 8:33

5d ago8:33

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We’re looking at our reporting—from 100 years ago. In 1924 Scientific American’s pages were bemoaning traffic, waste management and pests. They were also praising the by-products of coal tar and those substances’ use in household items. While the record is clear on the toxicity of fossil fuels to our environment and our health, demand for fossil-fu…

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5 reasons not to use AI in creating pharma marketing content 1:26

6d ago1:26

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We discuss the risks associated with using AI in your pharma marketing plans: 1. Data Privacy and Security: Ensuring the security and privacy of data, whether it pertains to patients or non-patients, is paramount. 2. Bias: Questions arise regarding the sources of information, control over data, and addressing privacy concerns to prevent biases and …

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5 Foods I Eat DAILY as a Nutrition Expert 19:43

6d ago19:43

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Ever wondered what a nutrition expert eats every day? In this episode, I'm sharing my top five daily foods and my personal food rules that help me stay on track. We'll dive into my favorite ways to prepare these foods quickly and easily, and I'll also touch on my thoughts about cheat meals. Whether you're looking for healthy meal ideas or trying to…

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8 essential elements of a valid prescription 1:03

7d ago1:03

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In this episode, we discussed eight essential strategies to prevent prescription drug fraud and abuse: Verify the prescriber's identity. Know the prescriber's DEA number. Know your patient thoroughly. Verify prescription dates for validity; ensure prescriptions are current. Communicate directly with prescribers if any concerns arise. Request identi…

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Is a Day a Thousand Years?

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This is Ken Ham, and I’m passionate about the authority of God’s Word and the gospel message. In 2 Peter we read, “one day is with the Lord as a thousand years.” Now some Christians claim we can’t know how long the days in Genesis were because, well, a day is a thousand years! But creation isn’t the context of Second Peter—the context is Jesus’ sec…

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No more lawyers in PRC? 12:16

9d ago12:16

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In this episode we're joined by Heather McFalls, Director of Promotion Compliance at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies to discuss the evolving role of ad promo executives and the regulatory landscape in the pharmaceutical industry. Dive into the conversation as we explore the impact of regulatory bodies like the FDA, FTC, and NAD, and the importance …

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Am I Limiting God?

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This is Ken Ham, author of the very practical book Cultures in Chaos and a Conflicted Church. I’ve always taught the plain truth from Scripture that God created in just six twenty-four-hour days. Now some people claim that I’m limiting God by teaching this, but that claiming God created over billions of years doesn’t limit him. But insisting on six…

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The Order Matters!

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This is Ken Ham, inviting you to bring your family to the God-honoring Creation Museum. All this week we’re asking, “Did God really create in six days?” Many Christians ask this question not because the Bible isn’t clear—we’ve seen that it’s very clear! They wonder because they’ve been influenced by man’s ideas about the past! But consider the orde…

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Revolutionizing Fitness for Women Over 40 with Tony Horton 49:09

11d ago49:09

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Tony Horton, the legendary creator of P90X, a workout program that has transformed countless lives. Tony's journey is nothing short of inspiring, especially for women navigating the unique challenges of life after 40. At 65, Tony's commitment to fitness and personal growth is evident in every sto…

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Legal Minute: 4 Ways to Get Unapproved Drugs Legally! 0:53

11d ago0:53

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Today, we discuss four legal pathways to acquire unapproved drugs. First, over-the-counter drugs offer a route as some bypass FDA approvals, relying instead on a nomograph. Second, compounded drugs crafted by pharmacists provide an alternative despite lacking FDA approval. Third, the FDA's new policy allows for state-imported drugs, provided certai…

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“For in Six Days”

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This is Ken Ham, CEO of the ministry behind the popular VBS program, Answers VBS. Yesterday we looked at the question of “how long did God take to create?” We learned that day in Genesis one means, well, day—a twenty-four-hour day! And the book of Exodus confirms that. In Exodus 20, when God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, he said, “For in six day…

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Does Day Mean Day?

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This is Ken Ham, CEO of the Ark Encounter attraction in Northern Kentucky. Some Christians claim that we can’t know how long it took for God to create. Yes, the Bible says God created in six days but we can’t know how long those days were. But is that true? No—not at all! You see, we can know what a word means by the context. And whenever the Hebre…

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The Supreme Court Plays Hot Potato with Idaho’s Abortion Restrictions, and NASA Plays It Safe with Starliner 12:20

12d ago12:20

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The Supreme Court dismissed a case about Idaho’s abortion ban, preserving a lower court ruling that allows for emergency access to abortion in the state. NASA pushed back a return flight for two Starliner astronauts so that Boeing and the agency can better understand the helium leaks and thruster failures that plagued the spacecraft’s launch. Infec…

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5 Mistakes Women Over 40 Make With Fat Loss (+ Easy Fixes!) 11:15

14d ago11:15

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Are you putting in the effort but not seeing the results you deserve? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the common pitfalls that might be sabotaging your fat-loss journey. It’s not your fault! Some surprisingly simple, yet often overlooked, mistakes can trip up your progress. First off, are you getting enough of the right nutrients? Many of us …

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A Fraud Still Used in Textbooks!

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This is Ken Ham, founder of the apologetics ministry of Answers in Genesis. Back in the nineteenth century the evolutionist Ernst Haeckel published drawings of embryos of several different species. He claimed these drawings showed how embryos pass through different evolutionary stages like a fish stage or a reptile stage as they grow. He convinced …

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On Thin Ice: Life Onboard an Antarctic Icebreaker (Part 3) 21:59

18d ago21:59

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Life onboard the Nathaniel B. Palmer can be cramped and cold. Chaotic work schedules and changing time zones can be disorienting, and the isolation of Antarctica is hard to handle. Research, routine and a mock trial with the god of the sea help these scientists stay grounded. Stay tuned for the fourth and final episode of this Friday Fascination: r…

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Let's Talk Wild EP 63 - Planet Of The Apes - Primates In Pop Culture 15:45

16d ago15:45

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Primates, Apes, Lemurs, and Monkeys have all made their Hollywood debut. For this episode, I'll discuss the different species of Primates that have created their lane in pop culture, one to be respected, like their power and intelligence. PODCAST WEBSITE: https://letstalkwild.buzzsprout.com/ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/letstalkwild YOUTUBE: https:/…

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