Best Canal Space Podcasts (2024)

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The Journey of Cacao, From the Mesoamerican Jungles to the Global Boom (El Viaje del Cacao, De las Selvas Mesoamericanas al Boom Global) 29:49

1h ago29:49

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Do you love chocolate as much as we do (and if you don't, WHY)? Well, in that case, you might be curious as to how we ended up having this delicious sweet all across the world, on every continent. And yes, that includes Antarctica. Born in the heart of Mesoamerica and originally consumed by the Olmecs, Mayas and Aztecs, cacao (the precursor of choc…

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2776: Asimov and Energy Storage 3:49

1h ago3:49

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Episode: 2776 Isaac Asimov's fantastic worlds, robots that roam among us, and energy storage methods. Today, our guest Haleh Ardebili talks about Isaac Asimov and Energy Storage.By Haleh Ardebili

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1257: The First Suez Canal 3:32

2h ago3:32

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Episode: 1257 Digging the first Suez Canal, 4000 years ago. Today, we ask, when was the Suez Canal built?By Dr. John Lienhard

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1255: Healthy, Wealthy (and Wise?) 3:36

2h ago3:36

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Episode: 1255 On being healthy, wealthy, and (maybe) wise as well. Today, we seem to find that it's healthy to be wealthy.By Dr. John Lienhard

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1254: The Wheel Revisited 3:33

3h ago3:33

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Episode: 1254 A new look at the wheel: the problem of rotation. Today, another look at the invention of the wheel.By Dr. John Lienhard

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1253: Hanna Reitsch 3:34

3d ago3:34

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Episode: 1253 Hanna Reitsch: a true believer in a cursed cause. Today, a brave woman and a terrible cause.By Dr. John Lienhard

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2338: Skill and Chance 3:50

2h ago3:50

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Episode: 2338 How Skill and Chance Influence the Outcome of Games. Today, skill and chance.By Dr. Andy Boyd

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[BONUS] A shark’s ‘jelly-filled canals’ and deadly cyanide in clovers: Tiny Show and Tell Us #8 15:38

20h ago15:38

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we talk about the Ampullae of Lorenzini that allow sharks to detect the electrochemical signals coming from prey. We also cover the fascinating science behind cyanide-filled clovers. Did you know cyanide is actually a very popular poison in the plant kingdom? We need your stories — they're what make these b…

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2228: Ancient Explanations of Bird Migrations 3:49

4h ago3:49

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Episode: 2228 Ancient Explanations of Bird Migrations. Today, our guest, classicist Richard Armstrong, watches the ancients studying bird migrations.By Richard H. Armstrong

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The Logisitcs of Chocolate, Snacks, and Popcorn Buckets 27:12

4d ago27:12

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Ever wonder why your favorite snacks are getting harder to find? In this episode, we explore the movie theater popcorn buckets hype and the global chocolate crisis that's shaking up your candy aisle. From Dune-inspired containers that went viral to skyrocketing cocoa prices, we discuss the surprising logistics behind your snacks and how they're ada…

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The El Niño Phenomenon, Following in the Weather's Footsteps (Fenómeno El Niño, Tras las Huellas del Clima) 28:46

1d ago28:46

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Have you ever seen flowers in the desert? One of the most curious climate phenomena worldwide is El Niño, which is the irregular warming of sea surface temperatures, which leads to a cascade of effects on weather patterns and ecosystems. In this episode, we talk about what it involves, how it affects the lives of animals and human beings in Latin A…

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3230: From Close-Up to Selfie 3:49

1d ago3:49

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Episode: 3230 How close-ups offer social and psychological benefits that selfies do not. Today, psychology of the close-up.By Karen Fang

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1252: Interchangeable Parts 3:33

2d ago3:33

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Episode: 1252 Forgotten invention of manufacturing with interchangeable parts. Today, a brilliant invention is forgotten.By Dr. John Lienhard

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1055: Roller Skates 3:30

3d ago3:30

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Episode: 1055 Reflections on roller skates, roller blades, and stability. Today, a strange parable of appearance and reality.By Dr. John Lienhard

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1054: Bats 3:32

4d ago3:32

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Episode: 1054 In Praise of Bats. Today, we meet some beleaguered animals that should be our friends.By Dr. John Lienhard

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1052: Of Wasps Making Paper 3:41

5d ago3:41

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Episode: 1052 In which wasps teach us to make paper from wood. Today, wasps try to teach us to make paper.By Dr. John Lienhard

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Drifting Ducks and Floating Phones: Lost Cargo's Unexpected Journeys 22:41

6d ago22:41

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Ever wonder what happens to cargo lost at sea? In this episode, we discuss the wild world of floating freight, from 28,000 rubber duckies teaching us about ocean currents to Garfield phones mysteriously washing up on French beaches for decades. Blythe and Grace explore bizarre incidents like Lego pieces still appearing on English coasts and a Briti…

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2334: Looking Backward 3:50

6d ago3:50

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Episode: 2334 Edward Bellamy: The year 2000 as envisioned in 1888. Today, Looking Backward.By Dr. Andy Boyd

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Vaping vs. smoking: What does decades of research tell us? 28:58

7d ago28:58

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E-cigarettes, commonly referred to as “vapes,” were invented in the early 2000s with the explicit goal of helping people quit smoking by transitioning them to something safer. But there are many people, particularly in the United States, who start vaping without ever having smoked a cigarette, leading to fears that vaping will be an on-ramp to smok…

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3203: Shape of Proteins 3:50

7d ago3:50

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Episode: 3203 The Shape of Proteins. Today, let's talk about the shape of proteins.By Dr. Krešimir Josić

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Makeup Logistics and Lipstick's Long-Haul Journey 34:23

10d ago34:23

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Ever wondered about the journey your favorite makeup product takes before it lands in your makeup bag? In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the global and complex supply chain of makeup. From overseas manufacturing to the challenges of quality assurance, customs clearance, and the race against expiration dates, we'll explore how your …

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Satellites and Dreams, The Space Race in Latin America (Satélites y Sueños, La Carrera Espacial en América Latina) 30:12

8d ago30:12

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Welcome back to the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, this time for a fourth season! We've returned with a pretty interesting episode about something that isn't talked about enough... Latin America's Space Race! I bet you know the U.S., the EU, China, India and the Soviet Union (back in the day) had all built amazing missions to space, but Latin …

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3133: The Liar That Helped Win D-Day 3:52

8d ago3:52

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Episode: 3133 Juan Pujol García: the Liar Who Helped Win D-Day. Today, a great big liar saves the day.By Richard H. Armstrong

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1051: A Conservation Lab 3:31

9d ago3:31

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Episode: 1051 A Conservation Laboratory keeps vanishing arts alive. Today, we ask: Just what is a conservator conserving?By Dr. John Lienhard

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1049: Hugh Miller 3:38

10d ago3:38

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Episode: 1049 Hugh Miller: a fundamentalist radicalizes 19th century geology. Today, a 19th-century geologist struggles with the creation of the earth.By Dr. John Lienhard

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1048: The Medieval Twentieth Century 3:31

11d ago3:31

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Episode: 1048 Medieval machines in a 20th century hydraulics text. Today, two 20th-century thinkers look at the end of an era.By Dr. John Lienhard

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1047: Who Writes Our Story? 3:33

12d ago3:33

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Episode: 1047 In which I question the dubious practice of ghost-writing. Today, we ask, "Who writes our story?"By Dr. John Lienhard

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How Inversion Space is Building the Next Shipping Container 36:54

13d ago36:54

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In this episode of Everything is Logistics, we're discussing an innovative new startup that wants to turn space into the next big shipping lane. Grace Sharkey and Blythe explore Inversion Space, a company planning to drop packages from orbit in under an hour - yeah, you heard that right! They talk about their plans for space warehouses, debate the …

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2331: Temple Grandin 3:50

13d ago3:50

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Episode: 2331 A cow's eye view: Temple Grandin and mercy for the the condemned. Today, the unspeakable.By Dr. Andy Boyd

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[BONUS] How the moon causes tides and ancient viruses lurking in your DNA: Tiny Show and Tell Us #7 17:01

17d ago17:01

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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we break down the complicated science of tides and why some places have massive tidal swings while others do not. We also cover the role of ancient viral DNA in our genomes, and how it seems to be making us less responsive to cancer treatments like chemotherapy. We need your stories — they're what make thes…

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SPI’s Secrets to Building a Successful Freight Agent Career 3:03:51

15d ago3:03:51

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In this episode of Everything is Logistics, discuss one of the biggest decisions a freight broker can make: becoming a freight agent. But hold on, the next crucial choice? Figuring out which company to join. We’re bringing you a special compilation of conversations with the leadership team at SPI Logistics, our long-time sponsor, covering everythin…

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3130: A War of Concrete 3:52

16d ago3:52

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Episode: 3130 A War of Concrete: The Mulberry Harbors and the Invasion of Normandy. Today, a portable port saves the day.By Richard H. Armstrong

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1046: The Mind of Faraday 3:36

17d ago3:36

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Episode: 1046 The mind of Faraday and the merging of science and religion. Today, a look inside the mind of a surprising scientist.By Dr. John Lienhard

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1045: Of Sport and Design 3:35

18d ago3:35

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Episode: 1045 A lesson in engineering design on the sports pages. Today, lessons in modern design from the sports pages.By Dr. John Lienhard

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1044: Sunken Treasure 3:38

19d ago3:38

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Episode: 1044 Finding the largest Japanese submarine after 51 years -- 4,400 lb. of gold, 17,000 feet down. Today, we look for gold, and we find history.By Dr. John Lienhard

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1042: Tiny Type 3:38

20d ago3:38

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Episode: 1042 Tiny type: shrinking writing down to atomic dimensions. Today, let's write on the head of a pin.By Dr. John Lienhard

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Underrated Modes of Shipping: Tugs, Barges, and Canals 1:17:51

26d ago1:17:51

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Ever wondered how that giant TV made its way to your living room? Spoiler alert: it might've hitched a ride on a barge! In this episode of "Everything is Logistics," Blythe dives into the unsung heroes of shipping: tugboats, barges, and canals. Teaming up with Grace Sharkey, they're exploring the ins and outs of these often-overlooked workhorses of…

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2327: George Dantzig 3:51

21d ago3:51

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Episode: 2327 George Dantzig, linear programing, and a curious priority question. Today, a Nobel Prize lost.By Dr. Andy Boyd

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Extinction: Rethinking the dodo's demise, and could a supervolcano threaten humanity's future? 30:22

27d ago30:22

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Around 8 million years ago, an underwater volcano just to the east of Madagascar formed the island of Mauritius. Pigeons on nearby islands set flight and settled on that island. There they continued to evolve, and the dodo bird eventually emerged as its own species: Raphus cucullatus. And tiny Mauritius, with an area of just 720 square miles, was t…

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3224: Disney’s Master of Illusion Fred Joerger 3:50

22d ago3:50

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Episode: 3224 Fake rocks, forced perspective, and other forms of illusion in the private home of Disney Imagineer Fred Joerger. Today, facades, both physical and personal.By Karen Fang

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Freight Friends: Holiday Retail Trends, Nike Marketing Struggles, and Temu Imports 2:19:03

22d ago2:19:03

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Grace Sharkey is back with her monthly appearance on EiL, and in this episode, she and Blythe tackle holiday retail trends and Nike's marketing missteps. They explore the addictive nature of Temu shopping and debate the value of creative versus data-driven strategies. They also discuss Inversion Space's ambitious plan to create orbital warehouses, …

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3129: What Went Wrong on D-Day 3:51

25d ago3:51

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Episode: 3129 What Went Wrong on D-Day: The Paradox of the Allies' Greatest Campaign. Today, when things go terribly wrong.By Richard H. Armstrong

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1041: Chinese Pharmacy 3:32

26d ago3:32

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Episode: 1041 A Chinese pharmacopoeia -- 2000 years ago. Today, we ask how the Chinese managed to hide their candle under a bushel.By Dr. John Lienhard