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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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A podcast for Teachers of Physics, made by Physics Teachers
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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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The team behind The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine investigate unexplained phenomenon with the help of expert guests.
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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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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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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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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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Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ o ...
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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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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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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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🎉 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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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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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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Marina's discovering what climate is with Mappy App - and exploring different climates that exist around the world!
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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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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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At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcY ...
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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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Lots of fun, and just enough science. Our two hosts, Joe and Senan, take a light-hearted look at a different science topic in each episode. We mix giggle-ology with every other sort of ology to synthesize great craic.
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Sports! Cover art photo provided by Peter Glaser on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@baraida
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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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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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SPACE SECRETS: Astronaut Tim Peake Reveals All 🧑🚀🚀
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Get ready to kick off the New Year with an out-of-this-world episode of Science Weekly! We’re docking with the International Space Station as world-famous astronaut Tim Peake joins us to reveal what life is really like in space, including how rockets travel beyond Earth. We’re also diving into the science of feelings, with expert tips on how to und…
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Cooking Dinner In Your Dishwasher?! & Other Fun Facts with Ashley Iredale (456)
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This episode i'm joined by Ashley Iredale, a consumer technologist and content producer whose winding career through industrial design has armed him with a trove of quirky tips and practical wisdom. Ashley breaks down the real efficiency of hand-washing versus dishwashers, explains how a dishwasher can double as an oven, and settles the age-old que…
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Travelers in the Night Eps. 843 & 844: Possible Impactor & Global Meteor Network
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Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org From April 2025. Today's 2 topics: - On 27 December 2024 the Atlas group in Chile discovered an object now known as 2024 YR4 which appeared to ha…
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Rethinking Laundry for the Planet With Dr Holly Kaye Smith (430) [REPEAT]
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Most of us throw our clothes in the wash without a second thought, but what if that habit is doing more harm than good? In this episode, Dr. Holly Kaye-Smith, social change expert and communications specialist, challenges the way we think about cleanliness, climate action, and everyday laundry. From surprising stats (over 90% of washed clothes aren…
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👕 Bird Merch — Get yourself some bird shirts! ~~~ Episode 127 of The Science of Birds is Ivan Phillipsen’s annual review of fascinating ornithology stories from 2025. Learn about a handful of standout studies that deepened what we know about birds, from major developments in global bird taxonomy to surprising insights about behavior, evolution, and…
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Awesome Astronomy - December Part 2 Yeeting Your Office Into a Flamepit
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Paul Hill & Dr. Jenifer "Dr. Dust" Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. In this chatty news episode 164 we chat about more Artemis mission shenanigans and how the Russians have wrecked their only human rated launch pad. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and produ…
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EVSN - Double Dose of Planetary Pandemonium
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From October 9, 2020. Join us as we take a look back to two weeks' worth of planetary stories, including solar system research on a binary trans-Neptunian object, diamonds in meteorites, the stratification of Titan's lakes, and how Jupiter affected Venus' habitability. Plus we go farther into space and see how super flares affect the chances for li…
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Are Ultramarathoners Just Built Different?
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‘Tis the season for exercise resolutions. For a select few, an ultramarathon—a race of 50, 100, or even more miles—may be on the table for 2026. But is there a limit to what our bodies can endure? And what makes ultramarathoners capable of these tremendous feats? Joining Host Flora Lichtman are sports medicine expert Brandee Waite and biological an…
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Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice? (Update)
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One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better? We find out, in this update of a 2022 episode. SOURCES: James Choi, professor of finance at the Yale School of Management. Morgan Housel, personal finance author and partner at the Collaborative Fund. RESOURCES: The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a…
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What goes meow AND achoo?By LAist 89.3
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This week's rounds are Music (Odd One Out), 2025, Musical Instruments, and Transport. The music this week comes from Possimiste, with a song called 25.By James Carter
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Actual Astronomy - Observer's Calendar for January
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Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. [email protected] This month in episode 516 we talk about the many things to see in the night sky including, carbon stars, double stars, 24P Schaumasse is a Comet that just cracks 8th magnitude making it visible in binoculars. We also detail how people can expl…
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Learn how the stories we tell and hear shape our relationships, values, and sense of belonging. Summary: Storytelling is more than entertainment. It shapes how we think, feel, and relate to others. In this episode of The Science of Happiness, we dive into how immersive narratives calm stress, inspire reflection, and foster compassion across differe…
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Your Cells Are Always Building A Whole New You
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In the last year, you’ve basically replaced your body weight in new cells. So yes, it’s a new year, new you. To ring in 2026, we’re talking about starting anew, and drawing inspiration from tiny worms that embody the ultimate growth mindset—they can regrow a whole body from just a tiny piece of their tail. In this festive episode, Host Flora Lichtm…
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Daniel and Kelly answer questions about tornadoes, water purification, and massive moons in the sky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Could a cure for cancer be SLIMY?!By LAist 89.3
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Theme Songs, Nursery Rhymes, History, Australian Animals, NFL Football
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This week's categories include: Theme Songs, Nursery Rhymes, History, Australian Animals, NFL Football!!! Birthday shout outs available to paid Patreon subscribers: https://patreon.com/TriviaforKids610 Survey link: https://www.research.net/r/YTWL9VF Check out our YouTube Channel for more trivia fun! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuDif_2Uw1Ovqmh…
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2025 was a year. To ring in the New Year, we have some of the feel-good, wholesome stories that came out of it Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/12/14/drunk-raccoon-liquor-store-multiple-break-ins/ https://www.alt98.com/i/cowboys-called-to-wrangle-13-escaped-cattle-after-highway-crash-in-missouri/ Send us a text…
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From tiny six sided cubes to oversized polyhedrons with dozens of faces, Michael’s collection of dice is more than just a hobby, it’s a window into probability, design, and the strange ways we humans play with chance! Why might some dice feel luckier than others? How do they shape the games we play, the mathematics we study, and the way we've made …
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Had Astra Historia - The 2026 Doggett Prize, Part 3
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Episode 209. Today's guest: Professor Thomas Hockey, with the University of Northern Iowa, is the recipient of HAD's 2026 LeRoy E. Doggett Prize, which is awarded biennially to an individual who has significantly influenced the field of the history of astronomy by a career-long effort. In this episode, we'll not only conclude our discussion of his …
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A Look Back At 2025 In Science, From Federal Cuts To Space Junk
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This has been a busy year in science, from government budget cuts and policy changes affecting research, to the record rise of renewables, to the surge in AI, and everything in between. Science journalists Sophie Bushwick and Maggie Koerth join Host Ira Flatow to unpack some of the year’s top stories, and some you might have missed. Guests: Sophie …
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Follow the CHOCOLATE brick road?!By LAist 89.3
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ScienceStuff Classic: What is a Quantum Computer?
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What is this mysterious technology, and how is it going to affect our lives? Jorge talks to a Quantum scientist and visits their lab to see and hear these machines in action. This episode originally aired March 17, 2025. We will be back with a new episode next week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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MIDWEEKLY: How Many Earths Fit Inside the Sun?🌍☀️
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This Week’s Big Questions! You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week… 🌿 Herbie wants to know: Do plants have muscles? 🌞 Finn is wondering: How many Earths fit inside the Sun? 🧼 Ashlyn asks: How does soap clean your hands? 🌕 Jay wants to know: Why is the Moon white? ⚫ Ben is curious: Why does black absorb light? Plus, join Principal Pulsa…
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Kaveh is joined by comedian Liam Nelson to talk about Marfan's Syndrome, living and traveling with a not-so-invisible disability and some of the outrageous things people expect from a 7 foot tall comic. Also joined by the excellent cardiologist Taylor Holve and the inimitable Kieran Hervold. This episode is brought to you by MedGather. Learn more a…
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Had Astra Historia - The 2026 Doggett Prize, Part 2
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Episode 208. Today's guest: Professor Thomas Hockey, with the University of Northern Iowa, is the recipient of HAD's 2026 LeRoy E. Doggett Prize, which is awarded biennially to an individual who has significantly influenced the field of the history of astronomy by a career-long effort. In today's episode, our focus is mainly on his more significant…
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How Death Metal Singers Make Their Extreme Vocalizations
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Being able to belt out a tune like Adele or Pavarotti is not just about raw talent. The best singers in the world have to work on their technique—like how to control their breath and develop the stamina to hit note after note for a two-hour concert. But pop stars and opera singers aren’t the only vocalists who have figured out how to harness their …
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Daniel, Kelly, and Katrine discuss what happens during menopause, why evolutionary biologists think menopause occurs, and our current knowledge of the risks of hormone therapy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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E.T., is that you - or just microbes on Mars?By LAist 89.3
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Restoring Civility in our Politics (on The Middle)
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This week Nick appears on The Middle, with Jeremy Hobson. The topic is civility in politics, and they're joined by former New Hampshire State Legislator Doug Teschner and Citizens Count Executive Director Anna Brown. This episode was recorded live at the Bank of NH Stage in Concord, NH and features audience questions and comments. Write to us at ci…
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The Menagerie Part 1 (Star Trek TOS - S1E12)
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Send us a text [Hailing Frequencies Open] This week on Treks and Tangents we’re "reopening the cage" and exploring The Menagerie, Part 1. Together we'll unpack if Morse Code still exists, court-martial chaos, and exactly how much lost pilot footage can be used without being boring. Is Spock a criminal mastermind? Is Talos IV basically space therapy…
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Are You Ready for a Fresh Start? (Update)
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Behavioral scientists have been exploring whether a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. In this update of a 2021 episode, we survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions to look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, fresh starts that backfire — and the ones that succeed. SOURC…
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What day is it, really? And who decided? What happens to time when we leave the Earth? And when might future humans be counting down to the dawn of a New Year in the middle of the day? From missing days and meddling popes to atomic clocks and vanishing centuries, Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens dive headfirst into one of the slipperiest qu…
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This week, please join our guest hosts Peter Kennel and Gurleen Kaur as they interview the recipient of the 2025 James T. Willerson Award, Michael Waight and discuss his article, "Personalized Heart Digital Twins Detect Substrate Abnormalities in Scar-Dependent Ventricular Tachycardia." For the episode transcript, visit: https://www.ahajournals.org…
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Ep. 776: The Matter - Antimatter Dichotomy
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Streamed live on Dec 22, 2025. Shortly after the big bang there were almost exactly the same amounts of matter and antimatter in the Universe, but there was just enough of a difference that we live in a matter-dominated Universe. But it didn't have to be that way! Explaining this mystery has been one of the great mysteries in astronomy, and today w…
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Astronomy Cast Ep. 776: The Matter - Antimatter Dichotomy
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGY4t683Xro Hosted by: Fraser Cain ( @frasercain ) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay ( @CosmoQuest ) Streamed live on Dec 22, 2025. Shortly after the big bang there were almost exactly the same amounts of matter and antimatter in the Universe, but there was just enough of a difference that we live in a matter-dominated Universe.…
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