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Backyard Astronomer - Delta College Public Radio

Delta College Public Radio

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Mike Murray from the Delta College Planetarium takes a look at what's up in the night sky. Things are happening all the time in the backyard universe, and many of them don't require a telescope to see and enjoy.

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StarTalk Radio

Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up!

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The Actual Astronomy Podcast

Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.

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Observing – Sky & Telescope

American Astronomical Society

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The essential guide to astronomy

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The Backyard Astronomer Podcast

The Backyard Astronomer AZ

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The Backyard Astronomer brings you semi-monthly topics and interviews relative to astronomy, space, and science. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAstronomerAZ Presented by The Rockstar Group and Manzanita Insurance.

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George's Random Astronomical Object

George Bendo

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George's Random Astronomical Object is a biweekly astronomy podcast featuring science discussions about astronomical objects at randomly selected locations in the sky. The wide range of topics discussed in the show include stars, variable stars, variable variable stars, supermassive black holes, ultracool dwarf stars, exoplanets, howler monkeys, infrared radiation, acronyms, more acronyms, starbursts, measurements of less than 12 parsecs, jellyfish galaxies, diffuse ionized gas, and general ...

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The Rambling Astronomer

Martin Lunn

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Join me Martin Lunn MBE while I take you on a journey around the solar system. If you need to contact me please email me at; lunn_martin@sky.com

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The Life Scientific

BBC Radio 4

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Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future

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Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures

Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures

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Listen to exciting, non-technical talks on some of the most interesting developments in astronomy and space science. Founded in 1999, the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures are presented on six Wednesday evenings during each school year at Foothill College, in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. Speakers include a wide range of noted scientists, explaining astronomical developments in everyday language. The series is organized and moderated by Foothill's astronomy instructor emeritus An ...

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Astronomical Dusk

Astronomical Dusk

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Broadcasting monthly from the Midwestern United States, Astronomical Dusk is a half-hour web radio show featuring music, sketches, field recordings, and more. Air time is astronomical dusk. astronomicaldusk.net

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The Urban Astronomer Podcast

The Urban Astronomer Podcast

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Twice monthly show, explaining science and interviewing South African astronomers. Now with extra Science Explainy Bits!

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Astronomically20

Alex Rigotori, Aaron Sabbach, Kuro Mitsuki

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Slaying dragons by day, and shooting aliens by night. We play Starfinder and Pathfinder. Based upon some home brewed stories of epic proportions.

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The Artificial Intelligence Podcast

Dr. Tony Hoang

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News, Hot Topics and Trends in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science

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Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

Gyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Productions / Keep It Light Media

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Legendary British writer, broadcaster, ex-MP and TV star Gyles Brandreth hosts “Rosebud”, in which he talks to famous and fascinating people about their first memories and first experiences. Expect laughter, nostalgia, memorable stories, revelations and, of course, the odd name-drop from Gyles. We want to hear about your first memories - email us at hello@rosebudpodcast.com And you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @therosebudpod Artwork: Freya Betts. Music: Phil Lepherd. Producer: H ...

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Ask an Astronomer! @ Cornell University

Ask an Astronomer! @ Cornell University

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We at Ask an Astronomer are a collection of volunteer graduate students at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, along with David Kornreich, a professor at Ithaca College. We have a website which we have run for about a decade where we answer a variety of astronomy related questions submitted by readers. Our website is http://curious.astro.cornell.edu.

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5 Minutes With An Astronomer

5 Minutes With An Astronomer

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Join us to explore the universe. Each episode we tackle one question and ask Stuart Robbins, a professional astronomer, to help us understand the topic in under 5 minutes without a script. The show is a crossover of the Exposing PseudoAstronomy podcast and the award winning The Reality Check podcast.

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Seldom Sirius

Jen Gupta and friends

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A seldom serious podcast about astronomy by Jen, David, Mark, Megan and Stuart.

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Opportunity Cost

Bowen Belmer

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Exploring our world through meaningful conversation.

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What On Earth

CBC

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The climate is changing. So are we. Explore a world of solutions with host Laura Lynch and our team of journalists. We find inspiration in unexpected places, scrutinize new technologies, hold powerful people accountable and join you on the journey to fix this mess. New episodes every Wednesday and Saturday.

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Open Minds UAP News

Alejandro Rojas

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An examination of Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) and related topics with credible UFO news and information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/open-minds-uap-news--6161161/support.

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Frequency Earth | A Sci-Fi Sketch Comedy Podcast

Rob Schultz and Russell August Anderson

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In the distant future, archeo-astronomer Jeffrey Lutz travels the stars collecting broadcasts from Earth. A scripted sci-fi comedy podcast by Rob Schultz and Russell August Anderson, Frequency Earth is a blend of sitcom - the adventures of a guy traveling through space - and sketch comedy - the transmissions he picks up from Earth.

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Discover Daily by Perplexity

Perplexity

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Discover Daily by Perplexity is your bite-sized briefing on the latest developments in tech, science, and culture. In a few minutes, each episode curates fascinating stories and insights from Perplexity's Discover feed to enrich your day with knowledge and spark your curiosity. From AI breakthroughs to space exploration, leadership shakeups at tech giants to the societal impact of advancing technologies, Discover Daily keeps you informed on the trends and ideas shaping our future. Leveraging ...

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Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU

Mark Hurst and WFMU

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A show from WFMU about our shift to a digital future. Mark Hurst interviews creators and thinkers about technology, community, videogames, and whatever else is next.

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Telescopes and spectrographs - for iBooks

The Open University

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This unit looks at how telescopes and spectrographs are designed to improve our ability to observe the universe. You will examine how different technologies have been developed over the last four hundred years to enable us to look deep into space. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not ...

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Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy

goodheavens

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A podcast about astronomy and faith with Wayne and Dan. Making astronomy relevant and understandable.

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Terrain Theory

Ben

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Terrain Theory is hosted by Ben Hardy and Mike Merenda, two childhood friends on a journey to tear down the old fear-based germ theory paradigm and usher in a better, brighter approach to health and wellness. Discover interviews with guests from the alternative medicine space and find inspiration in real-life stories of Terrain Transformations. Reclaim agency and discover methods both old and new to improve and optimize your health and your terrain. You are your primary healthcare provider.

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Dudes with Brews on a Porch

Pew Pew Audio

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Craft brews and casual conversations with Rob and Drew. A "Pew Pew Audio" Podcast

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Today In Space

Alex G. Orphanos

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The award-winning space science podcast about all things space! Hosted by Alex G. Orphanos, science communicator, maker, and aerospace engineer. Our mission: to spread love and spread science!

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Dr Karl Goldkamp - Keto Naturopath

Dr. Karl Goldkamp

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Naturopathic Doctor, Acupuncturist, Chinese herbal medicine, areas of specialty Environmental medicine, nutrition, and nutrigenomics. Clinical practice 20 years.

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The Human Podcast

The Human Podcast

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The Human Podcast Is A Filmed Show That Explores Unique Life Stories & Careers. Past Guests: World Memory Champ, Astronomer, Monk, Philosophers & More... 🤯 Watch Full Episodes Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAWzBgx7t40

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Lost Women of Science

Lost Women of Science

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For every Marie Curie or Rosalind Franklin whose story has been told, hundreds of female scientists remain unknown to the public at large. In this series, we illuminate the lives and work of a diverse array of groundbreaking scientists who, because of time, place and gender, have gone largely unrecognized. Each season we focus on a different scientist, putting her narrative into context, explaining not just the science but also the social and historical conditions in which she lived and work ...

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Our Mindful Nature {Formerly The Mindful Minute}

Meryl Arnett

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This podcast explores the deep connection between the land and Self through nature-based meditations and contemplative experiences that invite us back into belonging - to each other, our ancestors, the earth, and all beings that make up this universe. Our Mindful Nature is the new name of The Mindful Minute podcast. I {Meryl} have been sharing meditation classes on this podcast for more than 8 years, and as of 2024, I felt it was time to update the name to more accurately reflect the content ...

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The Basement Hangout

The Basement Hangout

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It's a strange world. From the basement come Bob & Chad to contemplate it. Beer mandatory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-basement-hangout--4783268/support.

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Joel Beasley | Modern CTO

ProSeries Media

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Modern CTO is the #1 place where technology leaders and CTOs hang out. We live to bring tech leaders value. Listen in on our fun, intelligent and engaging podcast. We hang out with interesting and popular CTOs in Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics + Many more industries. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast. What do you think of the show? Let us know here!

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Manx Sky at Night

Manx Radio

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Howard Parkin joins Judith Ley to discuss the different and exciting sights that can be seen in the dark skies over the Isle of Man at night.

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Looking Up

Fine Music Radio

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Five minutes at the end of each week explores the big and the small questions in astronomy, cosmology, and space science. Hosted by Kechil Kirkham, no subject is too big or too small, and experts are regularly brought on board to illuminate and excite. Cape Town is the place to be for astronomy, with some of the largest telescopes in the world housed or being built not too far away. Looking Up takes advantage of the shoals of scientists and engineers working on the planet’s most advanced ast ...

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Commuters

Rodrigo Vaz

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Nothing to see here. Everything to listen to. Find older, deleted episodes here: https://bit.ly/2FsYnnl

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The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI

Astronomer

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Welcome to The Data Flowcast: Mastering Airflow for Data Engineering & AI — the podcast where we keep you up to date with insights and ideas propelling the Airflow community forward. Join us each week, as we explore the current state, future and potential of Airflow with leading thinkers in the community, and discover how best to leverage this workflow management system to meet the ever-evolving needs of data engineering and AI ecosystems. Podcast Webpage: https://www.astronomer.io/podcast/

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Caribbeing®

Yao Ramesar

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World culture, contemporary cinema, the arts and geopolitics as seen from a Caribbean perspective: interviews, music, literature, art, cinema reviews, political analyses.

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Shop4aBiz Podcast

Daniel Triana

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Hi, and welcome to the Shop4ABiz podcast! This series is meant to present small local businesses by highlighting their unique services or products. This podcast is designed to be informative, educational and entertaining. While at the same time supporting local businesses. We hope you enjoy this journey and share it with friends, colleagues and family. Also, feel free to visit www.Shop4aBiz.com for more information.

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Global.Science

Science Voices

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Conversations about global science education, from the boring old classroom to teaching on the beach.

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7/1/24 - Heart of the Scorpion 2:00

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As twilight ends around 10:30 pm, look low in the southeast for a bright reddish star – this is Antares, the heart of the Scorpion.By Delta College Public Radio

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The Astronomy Show July 1st 2024 1:21:12

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Join me, Martin Lunn MBE tonight and every Monday evening from 7.00 pm-9.00 pm on the Astronomy Show, probably the only regular astronomy show on any radio station in the country. I will take my weekly look at the night sky and look at all the latest news in astronomy. There will be the astronomical anniversaries this week plus the A-Z of Constella…

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E.42-The Blaze Star 7:10

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T Coronae Borealis or "The Blaze Star" has been documented for centuries with a recurrent period of about 78 years between brightening as a nova. What does that mean? Listen in this month as we talk about how the ancients began documenting stellar phenomena thousands of years ago, and how that information plays an integral role in our understanding…

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Dr. Olle Johansson on EMFs, electrohypersensitivity, and the astronomical increase in exposure 1:32:50

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Dr. Olle Johansson is a retired professor of basic and applied neuroscience from the Karolinska Institute and the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden and he’s considered a world-leading authority in electromagnetic fields and their biological effects on living organisms. In this conversation with Dr. Johansson we discuss: His first (…

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Object 127: The Nebraska Blue Straggler Special 12:59

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The open cluster NGC 188 is peculiar not only because it is very old for an open cluster but also because it contains an unusual number of blue stars for a cluster of its age.By George Bendo

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Julian LaNeve, CTO of Astronomer 33:25

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We sit down with Julian LaNeve, Chief Technology Officer at Astronomer. In this episode, Julian provides an in-depth look into Astronomer's journey as a front-runner in data orchestration and engineering. He discusses the innovative strategies and technologies that set Astronomer apart, the evolving landscape of data engineering, and the challenges…

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Future of AI Safety, TikTok's Creative Tools, Banana's Viral Success, and Astronomical Discoveries 10:19

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In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore the latest fascinating developments in tech, science, and culture. Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI, has launched a new AI company called Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI) to pursue safe superintelligence without distractions[2]. Meanwhile, TikTok has unveiled generative AI avatars for ads, allow…

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Astronomers are shifting their gaze to planet Earth 19:48

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They search for life on other planets. Now they’re focussing on Earth’s future. We hear how the group Astronomers for Planet Earth is on a mission to curb emissions from space exploration.

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Thinking Bigger About Life & the Universe with Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at SETI Institute 41:07

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Today we’re talking to Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at SETI Institute and Co-host of the Big Picture Science Podcast. We discuss what humanity knows about life outside of the solar system, how much of the sky SETI is truly keeping an eye on, and why the deepest scientific questions aren’t being answered. All of this right here, right now, on the…

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Hooked, Hacked, and Hijacked - What do Addiction, Obesity and Alzheimer's have in common and why have their incidence increased astronomically since 1980? 33:58

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As a ‘culture’ we have become not only hooked on carbohydrates but on process foods specifically. This has Hacked our metabolism and created an epidemic of obesity and diabetes that is already at 40% of the population in some states (W. Virginia and Mississippi). The inevitable result, is that to mitigate all of the resulting metabolic problems med…

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The Human Factor | Dedication, 'The Mission', & answering 'The Why' | 10 Years of Podcasting 23:34

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On this episode we dive into the Human Factor where we talk about what it means to be human, and how ALL of our traits & skills matter (good and bad). This week we're discussing what it means to be DEDICATED and why 'the Mission' is so important to a person like myself, especially after 10 years of podcasting about all-things space! We want to than…

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Anne Child on Marfan syndrome and love at first sight 28:35

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Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that makes renders the body’s connective tissues incredibly fragile; this can weaken the heart, leading to potentially fatal aneurysms. What’s more, anyone with the condition has a 50/50 chance of passing it on to their children. Dr Anne Child is a clinical geneticist who’s dedicated her professional life to fi…

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Distant Aliens & Space Dinosaurs with Lisa Kaltenegger 50:03

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Has JWST found potential alien worlds? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen learn about exoplanet discovery on the frontier, how higher oxygen gave us dinosaurs, and what type of life could be out there with astrophysicist and astrobiologist Lisa Kaltenegger. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: h…

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Rubik's Cube Turns 50, EU Charges Meta, Electric Flights Take Off, and AI Video Advances 5:22

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In this episode of Discover Daily, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rubik's Cube, the iconic puzzle that has enthralled generations since its invention in 1974 by Hungarian professor Ernő Rubik. We explore the cube's fascinating history, from its humble beginnings as a tool for teaching 3D movement to its meteoric rise as a global phenomeno…

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Carissa Véliz on digital ethics from Jul 1, 2024

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Carissa Véliz on digital ethics Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Carissa Véliz" [0:07:27] - "Mark's comments" [0:43:58] I Won't Google That - "Hurst & Ottsc" [0:53:26]https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/141553By Mark Hurst and WFMU

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Kinda Nice 38:39

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Rob and Drew go no beer this week and discuss the difference of being nice versus kind. Rob creates some summer goals for Drew on his endless journey of personal growth. Real inspirational stuff.By Pew Pew Audio

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#438 - Observer’s Calendar for July 2024 28:00

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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in July 2024, including a comet that might become visible with the naked eye in September/October. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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How to Break the Rules of Business with John Mullins, Professor at London Business School 26:56

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Today we’re talking to John Mullins, Best-selling author and Associate Professor of Management Practice at London Business School. We discuss why big companies are stagnating, and what rules entrepreneurs can break in order to innovate their way into the modern age. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To buy John's book, c…

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The Forgotten British Eclipse, June 30th 1954 20:11

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On June 30th 1954 an eclipse of the sun was visible over the island of Unst the most northerly of the Shetlands Islands and the northern part of the Island of Yell.By Martin Lunn

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July Podcast: Spotlight on Spica

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Grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour. This month offers a chance to watch a dramatic coverup of the bright star Spica by the first-quarter Moon. You can also glimpse Mercury just after sunset — and Saturn very late in the evening. The post July Podcast: Spotlight on Spica appeared first on Sky & Telescope.…

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AI Jailbreaks, Automata Marvels, and Japan's Conveyor-Belt Revolution 7:48

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In this episode of Discover Daily, we explored several cutting-edge developments in technology and conservation efforts. We began with the concerning discovery of the "Skeleton Key" technique by Microsoft researchers, which can bypass safety measures in multiple generative AI models. This method manipulates AI systems into ignoring their built-in s…

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Artificial Intelligence & The Coming Moral Crisis | The Human Podcast Ep 35 (David Papineau) 50:39

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David Papineau is amongst the world’s most prominent philosophers. In this episode I ask about his belief that we are on the brink of a moral crisis concerning artificial intelligence (AI). David's a professor at King’s College London, having previously worked at Cambridge and City University of New York. His research focuses on the philosophy of m…

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Making every job a green job 30:53

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You don't have to be a scientist, engineer or conservation officer to hold a climate job. Our columnist Aishwarya Puttur dishes on her recent gig with the United Nations, helping young people redefine what a green job actually is. Then a member of the first class of the new American Climate Corps shares why she thinks a career in fighting climate c…

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The Mystery of the Elusive Hubble Constant 51:32

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Probably the only thing that is constant about the Hubble Constant is that it keeps changing! What is it? Why is it such a hot topic in cosmology today and why are some even calling it a "crisis"? Come along with Wayne and Dan as they dive into the quest for the elusive magic number. What does it mean for cosmology and what might it all have to do …

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Traveling Through Space and Time, with Janna Levin 45:44

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What awaits us beyond our solar system? Janna Levin and comedian Matt Kirshen answer questions on interstellar travel, black holes, and the furthest reaches of our universe. What mysteries can we uncover once we venture further beyond our home star? NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedi…

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The Protein Debate Part II 44:57

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Part II of the debate brings up a number of related issues about protein and blood sugar. I was a surprise that we covered so many different topics, processed foods, addiction to carbs, addiction in general, and some of the causes for this. Enjoy —————————COME SAY HI!!! —————————— Facebook Group about Keto: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ketonatur…

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CriticGPT, Living Robot Skin, and Oyster-Inspired Concrete 5:58

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In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore OpenAI's CriticGPT, an AI model designed to identify errors in code generated by ChatGPT. CriticGPT catches 85% of errors compared to 25% by humans and its feedback was preferred over human critiques in 63% of cases. OpenAI plans to integrate CriticGPT into their AI training pipeline, potentially leadin…

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Robert Lindsay 1:06:52

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Robert Lindsay is Gyles's guest this week, and the conversation they have is brilliant: evocative, revealing, and funny. Robert takes Gyles back to his working class childhood, growing up as the son of a carpenter in a two-up-two-down house in Derbyshire; he reminisces about his parents' love for each other and for dancing and laughing together, an…

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#437 - Listener Emails 43:33

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Chris and Shane discuss some listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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How Vibrant Planet's Self-Healing Pipelines Revolutionize Data Processing 23:52

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Discover the cutting-edge methods Vibrant Planet uses to revolutionize geospatial data processing and resource management.In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of scaling geospatial data processing and resource allocation with experts from Vibrant Planet. Joining us are Cyrus Dukart, Engineering Lead, and David Sacerdote, Staff Software En…

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Chemistry Professor and Crime Buster: The Remarkable Life of Mary Louisa Willard 30:45

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“The only time I ever saw something that I thought was abnormal…there was a human arm in the refrigerator,” said J. Peter Willard about his aunt, Mary Louisa Willard. Otherwise, he insisted, she was just “very normal.” But Mary Louisa Willard, a chemistry professor at Pennsylvania State University in the late 1920s, left a strong impression on most…

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Edges, Boxes & Doorways: Poetry and Mindfulness as a Path to Generative Action with Nadia Colburn 50:29

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Today, as the final installment in our Edges series, I am joined by writer, poet, memoirist, teacher, yogi, activist, and mother - Nadia Colburn. Nadia has recently released her newest book of poetry, I Say the Sky - and y’all know how much I love exploring the intersection of poetry and mindfulness. As a start, I want to share one of the review bl…

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HOW TO: Ditch the plastic waste at your summer gatherings 10:28

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Picnics, parties and patio get-togethers. Summer fun can lead to lots of throwaway stuff that ends up in landfills. One listener wants some help to fix that by nudging people to bring their own place settings. We’ve got some ideas.

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Looking Up - 26 June 24 - Why do stars spin? What sets them off? 4:54

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Why do stars spin? What sets them off? Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope may tell us something about this phenomenon and what happens in the early phase of a star's life.By Kechil Kirkham

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Titan's Missing Waves, China's Lunar Triumph, and Volkswagen's Rivian Investment 7:22

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In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore a range of fascinating stories from across the realms of science, technology, and culture. We begin by delving into the puzzling absence of waves on Saturn's moon Titan, where despite evidence of wind and rainfall, radar data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft has revealed eerily smooth lakes. Researcher…

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Wikileaks Saga Ends, Music Giants Sue, and Earth's Best-Kept Secrets 7:41

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Are you curious about the latest developments in the Julian Assange case or the legal battle brewing between record labels and AI music startups? Maybe you've wondered how Antarctica has remained a neutral ground for scientific cooperation or about the origins of fresh water on Earth. If these topics pique your interest, you're in the right place. …