Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
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This is the full live stream audio of the Astronomy Cast episodes. The first half hour is the regular episode, and the second half hour is a Q&A session with questions submitted by live viewers and email.
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A weekly twenty question trivia quiz podcast.
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The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast launched in 2009 as part of the International Year of Astronomy. This community podcast continues to bring you day after day of content across the years. Everyday, a new voice, helping you see the universe we share in a new way. This show is managed by Avivah Yamani, edited by Richard Drumm. This podcast is funded through Patreon.com/CosmoQuestX and produced out of the Planetary Science Institute.
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Dr Karl's a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it's never too late for a happy childhood. https://drkarl.com/
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Exploring the coolest and most incredible stuff in science, from way back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth to a future where humans live in space! The Fun Kids Science Weekly is hosted by Dan and is the perfect science podcast for kids and families everywhere. Each week, you'll find episodes from series like Deep Space High, Age of the Dinosaurs and Professor Hallux. There's also a special guest, top experts answering all your science questions and Dangerous Dan - something scientific that’s ...
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Your favorite films improvised by memory.
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About anything and everything except politics, religion, and few other things. Be kind, stay curious, and that'll do.
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Kendall, Sam, and Jack talk about science and make the listener feel like they’re having fun.
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Science Friction's latest season is: Artificial Evolution. In 1996, Dolly the Sheep became the first ever cloned animal. Nearly 30 years later, genetic technology has reshaped the world around us. What exactly has happened, where are we headed, and are we OK about it? In this series, environment reporter Peter de Kruijff tells the surprising stories of genetic engineering. Meet the scientists changing the food we eat and creating animals with organs we can use. Hear about the criminal conspi ...
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The Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource for any birder or naturalist who wants to learn more about ornithology. Impress your birding friends at cocktail parties with all of your new bird knowledge! Hosted by Ivan Phillipsen, a professional birding guide and passionate naturalist with a PhD in Zoology.
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The team behind The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine investigate unexplained phenomenon with the help of expert guests.
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A podcast for Teachers of Physics, made by Physics Teachers
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Ever wonder if your pet is lying to you, what's inside a black hole, or whether you'd survive being cryogenically frozen? With infectious curiosity, cartoonist and former roboticist Jorge Cham makes science fun and accessible as he answers your biggest questions on the ScienceStuff podcast.
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Join Marina as she explores the world of water – from travelling back in time to see how the Romans washed, through to following where the water goes when we flush the toilet! That, and Marina's on a climate change crusade finding out what's causing our planet to warm and how we can all help prevent it.
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Join mathematician Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (Vsauce) as they dig into the weird scientific questions that often go unexplored. Welcome to The Rest Is Science, a show that sits in the fascinating space between what we think we know, and what we actually know. Why do we assume we understand things like time, randomness, or even gravity? Once you start questioning these familiar ideas, reality becomes astonishingly strange and completely fragile. Whether you're a ...
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Over the past 27 years, High Touch High Tech has emerged as the leader in hands-on science programming. Our innovative & interactive programming has established HTHT with a reputation for excellence among teachers, students, parents, camp directors and school administrators alike.
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The Science Punx Podcast is where the worlds of science and punk rock meet. Join us as we explore groundbreaking discoveries, quirky scientific facts, and the untamed curiosity where science and independent thinking meet, in a humorous way (at least to us). This isn’t just science—it’s Science Punx.
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Each 15-minute podcast begins with an overview of the issue's contents and main take-home messages for busy clinicians on the run. This is followed by a deep dive into a featured article of particular clinical significance: views will be heard from both author and editor teams for a "behind the scenes" look at the publication. Expect a fun, highly conversational and clinically-focused session each week!
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Good Morning, Internet! We cover the latest news in robots, food, technology, and culture.
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A fun podcast about science, technology, and sometimes monsters hosted by 12 year old Private, aka Avery and Skipper, aka Craig.
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Uh oh, ENN and GEE are stuck on our planet – a long way from their home on Planet Zog. They’ll need energy to get home – and lots of it! Now where on earth are they going to find energy?
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A podcast about the most pressing issues in bird conservation and the ways you can help make a better world for birds and people through simple, everyday actions.
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How do landmark Supreme Court decisions affect our lives? What does the 2nd Amendment really say? Why does the Senate have so much power? Civics 101 is the podcast about how our democracy works…or is supposed to work, anyway.
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From the paperclip to the vacuum cleaner, learn the story behind the inventions we use everyday with Fun Kids' very own crazy inventor! Listen to Fun Kids on DAB Digital Radio in London and across the UK online.
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Science and technology news made simple, fast, and fun for kids in just five minutes (or less!) a day. 🎧 Explore More Podcasts Built for Young Minds 📰 KidsNewsFlash Top world news and current events, explained simply and made for kids. 👉 kidsnewsflash.com 🤖 AI KidsNewsFlash Explore artificial intelligence in bite-sized episodes made just for curious young minds. 👉 aikidsnewsflash.com 🦁 Animal Battle Royale What happens when wild animals go head-to-head? Science meets imagination in this acti ...
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Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. Follow us on Instagram @HappinessPod.
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Scientists Daniel and Kelly cannot stop talking about our amazing, wonderful, weird Universe! Each episode is a fun, easy-to-understand, and in-depth explanation of topics in science, from particles to black holes to moon colonies to ecosystems to parasites and everything else in the Universe!
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A weekly Star Trek watch along podcast, cohosted by a Star Trek newbie who likes to trek off on tangents and a Star Trek expert whose job it is to get the tangents back on trek.
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Fun Kids is the UK's children's radio station. Tune in on DAB Digital Radio in London and the South East, on mobile and online at www.funkidslive.com. Chemistry and Art is produced with support from The Royal Society of Chemistry.
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🎉 Welcome to Trivia For Kids! 🎉 Are you ready for fun, brain-busting trivia questions the whole family can enjoy? Trivia For Kids brings you the best in family-friendly quizzes and cool facts that will leave you amazed and wanting more! Each episode is packed with exciting questions, surprising answers, and tons of laughs. It's a great way to learn and have fun at the same time. So gather the family, press play, and see who knows the most! Perfect for car rides, family game night, or anytime ...
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Podcasts by Paul DeLeeuw
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Host Melissa McCue-McGrath dives deep into the weirdest, funniest, sciency-est ways in which animals intersect at humanity. How is a horse responsible for the FDA? How did fish farts nearly cause bombs to fly between Russia and Sweden? Which pigeon saved 194 soldiers in WW1? Why are honey bees trained to find unexploded landmines in Croatia? Let's go!
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Marina's discovering what climate is with Mappy App - and exploring different climates that exist around the world!
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The Loh Down on Science is the fun way to get your daily dose of science -- in less than two minutes! Writer/performer and Caltech alumna Sandra Tsing Loh explains the world of science with a dash of humor. It's a program for those who love science as well as for those who avoid it!
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Ockham’s Razor is a soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say about science.
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THE OUTER REACH: Stories from Beyond is an anthology series inspired by pulp science fiction of the mid-century. In this distant future, space travel is common and colonies span hundreds of different planets - but humans still struggle with small stuff: love, jealousy, ambition, failure and what it all means.
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Humor-adjacent medical podcast hosted by a GI doc and friends. Putting the “fun” back in mfunedicine. Contact us at [email protected] and rate and review us at iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sports! Cover art photo provided by Peter Glaser on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@baraida
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Your weekly dose of weird science. Join neuroscientist Dr Jack Lewis and science enthusiast Lliana Bird as they take an irreverent look at the latest news from the weird and wonderful world of science. Science never sounded so good!
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Current content form the Popular Science Magazine
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A conversational podcast for aspiring rationalists.
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A good winter coat is like a free pass for fun winter activities.
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MIDWEEKLY: How Long Does It Take To Climb Mt. Everest?🏔️🥾
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11:31This Week’s Big Questions! You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week… 🤧 Raphael wants to know: Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze? 🌀 Sam is wondering: How many dimensions are there? 😮💨 Ell asks: Why do we wheeze? 🏔️ Chiara wants to know: How long does it take to climb Mount Everest? 🐘 Cameron is curious: Why do …
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Recovery gear is not a substitute for sleep, smart training, or eating with fitness in mind, but it can make the day-after soreness far less annoying.
Recovery gear is not a substitute for sleep, smart training, or eating with fitness in mind, but it can make the day-after soreness far less annoying.
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This week's rounds are Music (Covers), Extreme Places, James Bond Women (Quickfire), and History. The music is Regia with Extreme ADD.By James Carter
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Just like with toddlers , its often better to spell out certain words when a dog is nearby.
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Iceberg A-23A is looking a little blue these days.
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The iOS 26 software update just keeps on giving: Not only has it added upgrades like a favorite places feature in Apple Maps and a battery-saving mode , there's also something new for your connected ...
The iOS 26 software update just keeps on giving: Not only has it added upgrades like a favorite places feature in Apple Maps and a battery-saving mode , there's also something new for your connected AirPods too.
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Every Christmas, my family follows the same script: a stack of board games hits the table, and a spirited debate breaks out over what we should play.
Every Christmas, my family follows the same script: a stack of board games hits the table, and a spirited debate breaks out over what we should play.
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Astronomers have spotted an asteroid the size of nearly eight football fields, with the help of the largest digital camera in the world and a new space observatory.
Astronomers have spotted an asteroid the size of nearly eight football fields, with the help of the largest digital camera in the world and a new space observatory.
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Hosted by Avivah Yamani. January 2026 is a packed month for equatorial skywatchers! Catch the Quadrantid meteor shower peak on the new year and Jupiter steals the spotlight at opposition. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy…
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Are Raccoons On The Road To Domestication?
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18:09What does it mean to be a wild animal in a world dominated by humans? A recent study found that city-dwelling raccoons’ snouts are getting shorter—a sign of domestication. Another study on dark-eyed juncos living on a Los Angeles college campus found that their beaks changed shape during the COVID-19 lockdown, when there wasn’t as much food and tra…
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Happiness Break: An Affirmation Practice for the New Year
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8:04This New Year, affirm the wonderful qualities you already possess with this meditative writing practice with Chris Murchison called "I Am." How To Do This Practice: Settle your body and breath: Find a comfortable seat. Close your eyes or soften your gaze. Take a few slow, deep breaths. Feeling your belly and lungs expand. Bringing your attention in…
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Daniel and Kelly talk about a brain-infecting parasite of California Killifish, and discuss how the parasite might be altering the fish's behavior to its own ends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Hey Professor Fido!By LAist 89.3
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Random Bird Thursday: A Fire-Loving Songbird Adorned with Black Oil Drops
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16:25In each Random Bird Thursday (RBT) episode, the goal is to highlight a bird species that probably isn't going to get featured in a full-length podcast episode. These are birds we might overlook, even though they certainly deserve some appreciation and attention. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT! The featured species in this episode is the Grounds…
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Zootopia, Great Outdoors, Disney Princesses, Books, Insects
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46:02This week's categories include: Zootopia, Great Outdoors, Disney Princesses, Books, and Insects...ALL FOR KIDS!!! https://www.patreon.com/triviaforkids610 Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @triviaforkids If you have a question or category idea, please email us at [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuD…
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From the Absolute Rip Snorter to the Zoo Fart and everything in between we have the A-Z of farting courtesy of Dr. Benjamin Bart “Fart good, feel good” Links: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3279527-the-history-of-farting Send us a textBy Maria, Gina, & Melanie
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Imagine: a series of objects floating in midair without magnets, strings or visible supports. With an acoustic levitation sound waves alone can suspend droplets, beads and even small solids to seemingly defy gravity! In this episode of Field Notes, Hannah shows Michael this astonishing device, revealing how precisely tuned sound can manipulate matt…
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Lightning is one of Earths most impressive phenomena.
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Critics have long warned that too much television rots your brain, but new evidence suggests at least some time in front of the tube may actually benefit your mental health .
Critics have long warned that too much television rots your brain, but new evidence suggests at least some time in front of the tube may actually benefit your mental health .
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For thousands of years, hunters around the world have employed poison-tipped arrows to assist in taking down prey.
For thousands of years, hunters around the world have employed poison-tipped arrows to assist in taking down prey.
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Its an age-old tale: A knuckle-cracking lover and hater enter a room.
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An ancient Celtic coin discovered in a field in northeast England could fetch over $5,000.
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With the turning of the calendar comes a new year and new vulnerable endangered plant and animal species to keep a watchful eye on.
With the turning of the calendar comes a new year and new vulnerable endangered plant and animal species to keep a watchful eye on.
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Awesome Astronomy - Soundgarden Wins at Astrophysics
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49:54Paul Hill and Dr. Jenifer "Dr. Dust" Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. So it turns out Soundgarden nailed astrophysics in 1994. We explore latest thinking on Little Red Dots, Globular Custers, oldest supernovae, No-ceans on Titan as well as our monthly skyguide and moon guide. We've added a new way to donate to…
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Super Tiny Robots, Quantum Light Secrets, and Brainy Gut Bacteria! (1.7.26)
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5:34Dive into a world where robots smaller than a grain of salt can think, light helps keep our messages super secret, and the smartest part of us might just be in our guts! In this 5-minute episode, we'll explore these amazing discoveries with fun facts and easy-to-understand explanations. Don't miss out on the science adventure of a lifetime—tune in …
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The Community Group Rethinking LA's Approach To Wildfires
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14:18A year ago this week, the Eaton and Palisades fires broke out in Los Angeles, and ultimately became one of the most destructive urban fire events in recent history. Today we’ll hear about a community brigade that is taking firefighting into its own hands through a technique called “home hardening.” Journalist Adriana Cargill, host of the new podcas…
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Is the fountain of youth… filled with naked mole-rats?By LAist 89.3
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What's happening in your brain when you're being imaginative? And can it affect your mental health? Jorge talks to two neuroscientists to imagine the possibilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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253 – The Seven Vicious Vices of Rationalists
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1:43:49Discussing Ben Pace’s recent post on the Rationalist Vices. LINKS The Seven Vicious Vices of Rationalists (includes AI audio version) Lightcone Fundraiser! 2025 LessWrong Census/Survey Simone & Malcom Collins vs Reporter on whether genes exist MIRI is hiring Slime Mold Time Mold’s long-delayed Lithium response If Anyone Builds It Everyone Dies Dear…
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Brewing beer relies on a very simple living thing brewers yeast.
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The Greenland shark ( Somniosus microcephalus ) is well-known for its impressive lifespan.
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Like a scene out of a Jules Verne novel , scientists from Schmidt Ocean Institute recently encountered a giant phantom jelly ( Stygiomedusa gigantea ).
Like a scene out of a Jules Verne novel , scientists from Schmidt Ocean Institute recently encountered a giant phantom jelly ( Stygiomedusa gigantea ).
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When winters bitter winds blow and snow falls, it can be hard for some of us to muster up the will and energy to actually spend time out in nature.
When winters bitter winds blow and snow falls, it can be hard for some of us to muster up the will and energy to actually spend time out in nature.
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Beavers might rival even the most hardworking corporate employee in productivity and hustle, but theyre not quite cut out for business travelespecially the airborne kind.
Beavers might rival even the most hardworking corporate employee in productivity and hustle, but theyre not quite cut out for business travelespecially the airborne kind.
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If one room in your home always feels like the cold room at Coscto, a space heater is a quick way to get comfortable without cranking the thermostat for the whole place.
If one room in your home always feels like the cold room at Coscto, a space heater is a quick way to get comfortable without cranking the thermostat for the whole place.
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When it comes to audio systems at CES, held January 69 in Las Vegas, we always hope to find new ways companies have found to make music feel bigger without making your life harder.
When it comes to audio systems at CES, held January 69 in Las Vegas, we always hope to find new ways companies have found to make music feel bigger without making your life harder.
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An international team of astronomers has discovered a new class of cosmic entity while harnessing the Hubble Space Telescope .
An international team of astronomers has discovered a new class of cosmic entity while harnessing the Hubble Space Telescope .
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Kaveh is joined by singer/songwriter Joe Sparrow (IG @itsjoesparrow) and Dr. Tyler Black to learn about the mental health therapy EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), how it helps people with PTSD and other disorders and why some prominent psychiatric organizations have yet to fully embrace it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…
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Ask A Spaceman - Ep. 263: Does Free Will Exist?
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32:08What is causal determinism? What are some of the ways that physics can permit free will? What does emergence have to do with all of this? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/pmsutter All episodes: http://www.AskASpaceman.com Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/PaulMSutter Read …
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Tsunami Surprises, Artificial Sun Breakthrough, and Underwater Auroras! (1.6.26)
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5:17Dive into a whirlwind of wonders in just 5 minutes! Discover how a giant tsunami baffled scientists with its unexpected behavior, marvel at China's "artificial sun" shattering what we thought was impossible, and glide through the glowing underwater auroras in the Bahamas. It's a journey through the mysteries of our world and beyond that you won't w…
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What Should Astronauts Do First When They Reach Mars?
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17:55When humans finally land on Mars, what should they do? A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine lays out the science objectives for a crewed Mars mission. Planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton, who co-chaired the report committee, joins Host Flora Lichtman to talk about the plans to send people to Mars. We’l…
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