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The award-winning Curiosity Daily podcast from CuriosityDaily.com will help you get smarter about the world around you. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll get a unique mix of research-based life hacks, the latest science and technology news, and more. Nate Bonham and Calli Gade will help you learn about your mind and body, outer space and the depths of the sea, and how history shaped the world into what it is today.Head to discovery+ to stream even more science content, from Animal Planet to Sc ...
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Triviality is a weekly pub trivia-style game show where a lack of seriousness meets a little bit of knowledge. Join our hosts every Tuesday to play along with our fast-paced game, enjoy monthly bonus episodes and mini-tournaments or simply enjoy the clash of intellect and personalities. This is TRIVIALITY. Hosted by: Ken, Matt, Neal, and Jeff.
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A show where curiosity and the natural world collide. We explore science, energy, environmentalism, and reflections on how we think about and depict nature, and always leave time for plenty of goofing off. Outside/In is a production of NHPR. Learn more at outsideinradio.org
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"Stuff I Never Knew" is your go-to trivia game show podcast that tests your knowledge with facts you might never have encountered before. Hosted by the enthusiastic Jeff Revilla, the show welcomes three guests each week from different walks of life, who battle it out over three rounds of high stakes trivia. The trivia topics are diverse, and each round has its own unique theme, like "Who Said That? Selena Gomez or Spiderman" or "Video Games, Flags, Fast Food Founders and Name 5". The final f ...
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Gaming with Science Podcast

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The Gaming with Science Podcast looks at the intersection of science and tabletop board games, with the occasional dip into video games, RPGs, game theory, or whatever else the dice roll up. If you ever wondered how natural selection shows up in Evolution, whether Cytosis reflects actual cell metabolism, or what the socioeconomics of Monopoly are, this is the place for you. (And if not, we hope you’ll give us a try anyway.) So grab a drink, pull up a chair, and let’s place dice with the univ ...
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Fourplay, hosted by Carmela Smith, is a game show that tests a player's ability to make a connection. Contestants are given four different sets of four words in 2 minute intervals and are challenged to find the connections between the words in each set and then the connection between the sets themselves. Think you have what it takes to be a four time champion? There's only one way to find out. Welcome to FourPlay FourPlay is an Oakes Media Group podcast.
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Quiz Quiz Bang Bang is a weekly pub trivia practice podcast. For three weeks out of the month it is straight questions and answers as read by the hosts Annie and David Flora. Once a month we invite friends to join us for a live game of quiz bang trivia to add the humor, thought processes and fun. The show’s format is 4 rounds of 4 questions each with a quick-fire Bang Bang Round after Round 2. After Round 4, a final Big Bang round caps off the show with 3 questions, the answers of which are ...
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Public radio's game show of bluff and bluster, words and whimsy. The warmest, wittiest cocktail party - it's spirited and civil, brainy and boisterous, peppered with musical interludes. Fast paced and playful, it's the most fun you can have with language without getting your mouth washed out with soap. Our motto: It's not important to know the answers, it's important to like the answers!
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Arkansas Wildlife

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

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Arkansas Wildlife is the official podcast of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The show features hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation in The Natural State. It also provides a look behind the scenes of the Game and Fish Commission's conservation work.
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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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Fun City

Fun City Ventures LLC

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A narrative play RPG podcast set in post-climate catastrophe New York City, in the year 2101. With Jenn de la Vega, Nick Guercio, Shannon Odell, and Bijan Stephen. GM'd by Mike Rugnetta with troublemaker Taylor Moore.
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The Broken Brain

Popped Collar Productions

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A Psychology & Psychotherapy podcast. Get a therapist's perspective on a variety of topics, some silly and some self-helpy. the Broken Brain is an organized panel discussion, an hour (ish) of therapeutic POV for you.
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Twice a month, host J. Keith van Straaten and co-host Helen Hong quiz the smartest celebrities they know to find out why they love what they love! Recorded before a live audience in downtown Los Angeles, this game show features comedians, actors, and musicians answering arcane questions on topics they claim to be experts in. But don't worry; if they slip up, there are real experts on hand to give us the facts!
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Welcome to Experience Points by University XP hosted by Dr. Dave Eng. On Experience Points we explore different ways we can learn from games. Find out more at www.universityxp.com I hope you find this show useful. If you’d like to learn more about games-based learning then a great place to start is my blog at universityxp.com/blog. University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook as University XP. Feel free to email me anytime at dave@universityxp.com Game on!
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District of Conservation is a podcast highlighting the incredible conservationists who thrive and survive deep in or around "The Swamp." These are the policymakers, storytellers, trailblazers, and hardworking folks who go unnoticed but shape this region—whether they live or work here. In addition to guests, the podcast will also cover difficult and even controversial conservation public policy matters and news. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conserv ...
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Words & Numbers

Antony Davies and James R. Harrigan

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Antony Davies and James R. Harrigan co-host Words & Numbers, where they take a non-partisan look at current events through the eyes of an economist and a political scientist. The show is aimed at interested non-experts. Regular episodes come out each Wednesday.
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Welcome to Astronomica, a science fiction OSR actual play podcast using the Stars Without Number RPG system. Join Star Master Stan and regular players Colin, Cullen, Geoff, and Kristen as they crew the definitely-not-piloted-by-a-rogue-AI ship The Admiral Grace. From encounters with magnificent space whales to battling intergalactic corporate scumbags, there is nothing this crew can't make way more complicated than it needs to be. Tag along every Wednesday and listen in as we learn that the ...
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FictionSuit and the RPG Gods

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A fan podcast celebrating (mostly Swedish) RPGs including, but not limited to: Coriolis; Forbidden Lands; Symbaroum; Tales from the Loop; and, Alien.
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The Pod Called Quest

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The Pod Called Quest is here to bring you the best long-form actual play podcast around. Die-hard players of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, the PCQ is dedicated to telling great stories while also fully utilizing the incredible ruleset that the Pathfinder RPG provides. All of this coupled with ardent devotion to quality audio and community engagement. So grab a drink and take a seat. For today, we quest!
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The Dork Forest is a show where I, Jackie Kashian, interview everyone and anyone about what they really really like. ie thier dorkdom. Started in 2006, the youtube page has clips and full episodes. www.jackiekashian.com and www.dorkforest.com will lead you to all the information you may ever need re this show and Jackie's standup. Guests speak to their love of books, TV, Movies, Comic books, websites, food, wrestling, cars, action figures and bees. Thanks for enjoying the show.
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Quizzes, informative topics, trivia game reviews, and laughs. You can find all this and more inside Trivia Rogues Podcast! Join Billy, Don, Jeff, and Shana as we take a journey through the triviasphere to become better players and better people. Trivia and game lovers of all levels can enjoy 2 shows a month while also enjoying a large selection of past episodes to take a break from their lives and laugh and relax with us!
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The Real Science of Sport Podcast

Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch

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World-renowned sports scientist Professor Ross Tucker and veteran sports journalist Mike Finch break down the myths, practices and controversies from the world of sport. From athletics to rugby, soccer, cycling and more, the two delve into the most recent research, unearth lessons from the pros and host exclusive interviews with some of the world's leading sporting experts. For those who love sport. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Mad Scientist Lab is always interested in the latest developments in technology, science, life, and whatever else we feel like talking about. Our goal is to keep the Lab Rats entertained and laughing. Sometimes nerds like to punch people, then come home and have intellectual warfare. Please take off your shoes before entering the lab.
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DataBytes

Jessi & Susan

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Data science, big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning… they’re all the rage. In this podcast, Jessi Cisewski-Kehe and Susan Wang, 2 statisticians, give you a perspective on what’s happening in the realm of all things data. Random bantering included. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/databytes/support
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Part quiz show, part offbeat trivia, and all awesome. We here are nuts about trivia and pub quiz! And we are darn sure there are people out there who share our unusual obsession. Play along and laugh along as Karen, Colin, Dana, and Chris school each other on some of the weirdest and most interesting facts about our funny little world. Do you relish beating your friends at Trivial Pursuit? Do you blab out the answers at the gym when Jeopardy! is on? And don't you just loathe badly worded que ...
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Today we cover Cytosis, a worker-placement game about cell biology from Genius Games. This is one of our all-time high scorers, with both excellent science and excellent gameplay. Join us for a tour de cell as we go through the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi, mitochondria, and cell membrane, plus gush over how cute kinesins are and argue abo…
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We are back with a Spotlight show, and in this one, we discuss the case of Janik Sinner, who was cleared earlier this week of a doping violation after a panel agreed that his positive test for clostebol was caused by his physiotherapist's use of a banned substance to treat a finger cut while performing massage treatments on the player. We describe …
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Episode 394: Candidates’ Attitudes Unfortunately, when it comes to elections, often a smile is all it takes. Foolishness of the Week: 06:55 Main episode: 11:32 Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon h…
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American trail star and coach David Roche not only won his first 100-mile trail race at the Leadville 100 this year but also broke a 30-year-old record. In this interview, Roche explains how he adapted to the high altitude using hot baths, trained his body to take in high concentrations of carbohydrates and planned out his race strategy. Roche also…
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First up this week on the podcast, the latest conservation news with Staff Writer Erik Stokstad. Stokstad and host Sarah Crespi talk about the fate of snow crabs in the Bering Sea, how much we have been overestimating fishing stocks worldwide, and invasive snakes in Guam that bite off more than they can chew. Next, a fungus takes the wheel. Anand M…
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Jack Rodolico knows exactly what scares him. Sharks. But here’s what he doesn’t get: if he’s so freaked out, why can’t he stop incessantly watching online videos of bloody shark attacks? Why would he deliberately seek out the very thing that spooks him? To figure it out, Jack enlists the help of other scaredy-cats: our listeners, who shared their f…
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Today, you’ll learn about a potential breakthrough in stroke detection, how AI could help put a lid on online hate speech and create safer spaces, and the delicious development of healthier chocolate. Stroke Blood Test “Researchers develop ‘game-changing’ blood test for stroke detection.” EurekAlert! 2024. “Large Vessel Occlusion in Acute Stroke.” …
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Trevor has returned and has brought news of Cleo, but she needs help. So now Ze and Boris must race to finish their business on Garcia station to get to her aid. But just one thing, that business is an intergalactic war. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Ele…
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A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these! The vixen is the female of what species? What battle, that took place in 1942 and 1943 in southern Russia, was the bloodiest of World War II and arguably in all of human history? In the Nursery Rhyme, what did the old man play knick-knack on for the number three? What magazine took to ca…
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It’s the 37th (consecutive) edition of Random Pursuit, and it’s also time for our annual Uncanny Magazine Kickstarter crossover! Join us as our wonderful donors try to guess answers to questions mostly about things that happened in different countries than theirs. Random Pursuit XXXVII Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Seb Pollard, Lynne M. T…
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Do we play a game of does the game play us? Knockoff is a trivia game from somewhere in the early 80's but we wanted to play it all the same! We also discover that our way of scoring STR is also applicable to board games! Special thanks to Josh for submitting today's STR! Please subscribe and review!…
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Today, you’ll learn about AI that can detect wildfires from space, why going to bed late might not be so great on your mental health, and a breakthrough in recycling. Space Firefighting “Fighting fires from space in record time: how AI could prevent a repeat of Australia’s devastating wildfires.” University of Southern Australia. 2024. “Fire detect…
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It's time to descend into the swamp with nothing but our trusty kits and this fan boat Mackie whipped up in like 30 minutes. Of course its functional, why would you even ask? If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed …
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Victor Varnado (@RobotoSupremo) HighScoreGameArcade.com - loves the FLAWED superpowered stories!! Invincible, The Boys… Superman gone bad essentially. It’s VERY Spoilery… Enjoy! Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or …
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Dr JJ Pursell, Naturopathic Physician, educator, and author joins the podcast to discuss her experience using Psilocybin to treat trauma, mental health, and end-of-life care. She shares the process of screening & treatment planning in the medical use of psychedelics. Dr Pursell is an expert in the history, neurology, and current research of of psyc…
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Cigar Nerds Podcast Gets Twisted. This week get to the storm shelters because we’re talking about Twisters. Is the new thing as good as the old thing listen to find out. In science we home built nukes, 3d printed homes, new spiders, and the worlds largest tongue. In Nerd News we talk about the new Starship troopers game, the cancelation of Acolyte,…
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Dutch Enthusiast Ken Ludlow returns to host another wonderful episode! Dutch Enthusiast Cat Forkner teams up with Matt to face off with Ken and Jeff. Ken deals out some great questions, but you gotta know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em in trivia. Which team will rise to the top? Supporters: https://www.trivialitypodcast.com/the-cream-of…
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Why do very different political candidates say the same things over and over? Things like "middle class," "coastal elites" and "middle America?" What do those things even mean? That's what this episode is all about. Also...some civics and history trivia that's VERY much on-topic. Sort of. CLICK HERE: Visit our website to donate to the podcast, sign…
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From the Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown, MA with host Richard Sher Stereo Left: Carolyn Faye Fox, Arnie Reisman, Paula Lyons Stereo Right: Fred Barron, Francine Achbar, Barry Nolan Music: Ruth Richards, Frank Ferrel Round One: What's the Difference Round Two: Bluff (sciamachy) Round Three: Homophonies Round Four: Bluff (rackle) Round Five: Common T…
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Researchers in the Arctic are experimenting with drastic plans to geoengineer away the damaging effects of climate change. Jeff and Anthony look at one method, inspired by Dutch Ice Masters. Then, they discuss efforts from the Alameda city council to shut down geoengineering off the coast of California. Which is the best way forward? For bonus cont…
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This week's Monday Mental Tip is a nod to my friend, and sometimes guest of the show, Sam Led. Those of us with ADHD often experience intrusive or impulsive thoughts. We feel like we have to DO something, but today I'll talk about a different goal: Leaning in, Observing, and watching for our brain to Reboot. (BTW, you may want to check out Sam's bo…
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This episode is supported by Xsolla Greg Rice chats with Aggro Crab developers Nick Kaman and Caelan Pollock about their recently released undersea soulslike, Another Crab's Treasure. Together they discuss how the team got started as a game design club in college; their first commercial project in Going Under; the early ideas that led to Another Cr…
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Paul and Christina return for yet another jam packed episode. Tattoos play a major role in personal representation, everyone (except RJ) details the meaning behind some of their ink work. Bizarrely, RJ learns that there is a deep hatred for none other than Steven Seagul. Yes, it’s really a thing!! Paul and Christina review the new Alien movie and d…
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In Episode 457 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses bipartisan visions for opening of federal lands to affordable housing and the implications of such a policy. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Trump Video - Freedom Cities CNN: Trump proposes building 10 ‘freedom cities’ and flying cars ⁠POLITICO: Trump calls for contest to create futu…
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Sarah Le-Fevre on Play and Impactful Learning In this episode of "Experience Points" by University XP, host Dave Eng interviews Sarah Le-Fevre, a games-based learning professional with expertise in addressing complex organizational challenges and fostering ethical innovation. Le-Fevre uses tools like Lego Serious Play to create immersive learning e…
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This is the first 7 minutes of this week's Patreon dive into mental health history! Elisabeth Kubler-Ross pioneered the concept of psychological care for those with terminal illness, and her best known contribution is the concept of the 5 stages of grief. But are these stages really so universal, and what does research show about this idea? Today's…
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With recent revelations in mind, the group suddenly finds themselves without time to spare! JOIN OUR DISCORD Check out the CAUSES WE SUPPORT to get involved and donate! Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Tracklist and Creative Commons Attribution Can Be Viewed HERE Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (…
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Today, you’ll learn about how a simple walk through nature could make you want to eat healthier foods, a new finding that T.rexes might not have been as cognitively advanced as we thought, and the sheath that keeps sawfish from doing battle in the womb. Nature & Healthy Food “Experiencing nature seems to have an important impact on food choices.” b…
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This week joining Carmela, it's the person who types out the 4Play show notes for your podcast feeds... Me! Um, I mean, Kit Sekelsky. Join us and see if I'll be back again next week! Here are today’s clues: 1. 8th in a very sound set?, surprisingly German Tokio, Transylvania, Rwanda. 2. musical "Boy", McBride, Phantom, self-aware aging actor famili…
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First up this week on the show, uncounted kilometers of fences are strung across the globe. Researchers know they interfere with wildlife migrations and sometimes make finding food and safety difficult for animals. But they don’t know where all these fences are. Freelancer science journalist Christine Peterson joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss how…
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COMPANY CAM - Go to https://companycam.com/ and make sure you select Podcasts and enter NDQ when they ask how you heard about them! Supported by the Patrons who are awesome and chose to support at: PATREON - patreon.com/nodumbquestions STUFF IN THIS EPISODE: Bighorn Mountains Flatiron Mountains Chronic Wasting Disease Map Bomber Mountain Splake Kil…
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From the perspective of Western science, plants have long been considered unaware, passive life forms; essentially, rocks that happen to grow. But there’s something in the air in the world of plant science. New research suggests that plants are aware of the world around them to a far greater extent than previously understood. Plants may be able to …
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Today, you’ll learn about a new method to cryopreserve parts of the brain for later use, the personality changes that happen after organ transplants, and how fungicides cause dangerous fungi to self-destruct. Cryopreservation “Effective cryopreservation of human brain tissue and neural organoids.” by Weiwei Xue, et al. 2024. “Brain organoids: Estab…
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This is a conversation James and I had concerning various topics in economics and current events. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers The School of Ireland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByBussFxezk Join the Con…
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Are we alone in the universe? Brian Cox and Robin Ince venture to Glastonbury in the search for Alien Life and are joined in their galactic quest by comedian Russell Kane and astronomers Lisa Kaltenegger and Chris Lintott. They imagine the sorts of worlds that might best host alien life, how some of the biological and technological signatures of al…
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Today, you’ll learn about why giving babies foods with peanuts could crack the peanut allergy problem, a wild discovery of cancer treatment 4,000 years ago, and the sneaky way cuckoos evolve to look like other birds so they can live in their nests. Peanut Allergy “Giving young children peanut products cuts allergy risk, study finds.” by Ian Sample.…
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Our newly self-actualized pirate crew finishes up a few tasks surface-side before attempting to finish up a few tasks ship-side. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Wa…
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It’s the LEGION OF SUPERHEREOS! A rare DC dorkout! With friend Eric Spuur. You will love. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.com THERE IS NEW MERCH: BEES TSHIRT and BEANIES. I’m Made of BEES. Are…
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