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"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.
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How should we prepare for the next pandemic? How is noise pollution affecting my neighborhood? And how can we prevent opioid overdose from a public parking lot? From epidemiology to behavioral science, Megan Hall covers it all as she interviews public health researchers here at Brown University about their work and what brought them to the field of public health.
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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength. If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave
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How do your ears work and what kind of sound levels can damage your hearing? The five video tracks in this album explain basic concepts such as units of noise, sound insulation and noise control. Car manufacturers like Lexus have developed the quiet car, but this kind of technology benefits the driver, not the people living beside busy roads. Locals from a Derbyshire village explain how the construction of the A50 has affected their lives. The Transport Research Laboratory analyses tyre nois ...
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How do your ears work and what kind of sound levels can damage your hearing? The five video tracks in this album explain basic concepts such as units of noise, sound insulation and noise control. Car manufacturers like Lexus have developed the quiet car, but this kind of technology benefits the driver, not the people living beside busy roads. Locals from a Derbyshire village explain how the construction of the A50 has affected their lives. The Transport Research Laboratory analyses tyre nois ...
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The Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast covers all things Web3 and cryptocurrency, from challenges facing the industry to breaking news and in-depth dives into the culture of BTC, Ethereum and Web3. Experience crypto news like never before with the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast.
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When the high tide reaches Venice, four sirens are sounded to warn the population of the incoming danger. Each one of them represents a growing level of emergency, the level of the rising water. Yet there was no sound after the last siren, nothing to prepare venetians for the level of destruction the 2019 storm brought to town. This is how The Fifth Siren was born. Venice becomes the nexus where many global crises come together - environmental, cultural, social, technological. We aim to aler ...
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Rhode Island PBS Weekly is a Newsmagazine anchored in journalism that searches for truth and examines today's most important regional and local issues. Viewers are introduced to individuals, ideas and places in Rhode Island and beyond that they won't see anywhere else.
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Welcome to The Quiet Mark Podcast. Hosted by Simon Gosling CMO at Quiet Mark, the global award programme associated with the UK Noise Abatement Society, this series uniquely explores the vital role acoustics will play in the future of global living, building and product design sharing conversations with thought-leading designers, architects, and sound experts. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises environmental noise as the 2nd largest environmental health risk in Western Europe aft ...
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Essential climate info -- in under 10 minutes. Join Robin Hess in this uniquely youth-directed podcast for short, informative episodes on climate change and what you can do about it. Visit us at climatefocusedfuture.org.
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Surprising stories from unusual places. With ideas too big for a single episode, The Compass presents mini-series about the environment and politics, culture and society.
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Think: Health examines new thinking and new evidence from researchers and academics. Each week the show takes an in depth look at health issues and challenges, and the innovative research trying to solve these problems. Think Health is produced at 2SER 107.3 in Sydney.
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Birds singing over snow-capped mountains, waves crashing over sea glass and stone, the pitter-patter of rain falling over moss covered forests - these are the sounds you’d expect from Northwest Washington. They’re also the sounds being relentlessly disrupted by the roaring of Navy EA-18G Growler jets. Join Sound Defense Alliance Media Coordinator Terra Huey and Media Activist Caitlin Epstein as they guide you through this 12-episode series about the military’s harmful impacts on health, chil ...
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From Cars To Leaf Blowers: Noise Pollution's Toll On Human Health
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When's the last time you were in a place that was quiet — really quiet? No roadway noise, construction work or even the hum of a refrigerator. Our world is full of sounds, some of which are harming our health. The World Health Organization says "noise is an underestimated threat." Today, host Emily Kwong talks to health reporter Joanne Silberner ab…
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How noise pollution harms our health, with Arline Bronzaft, PhD
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From roaring leaf blowers to screeching trains, the world is full of unwelcome noise – and researchers have found that noisy environments can take a real toll on people’s mental and physical health. Arline Bronzaft, PhD, talks about how noise affects health and well-being, how it can harm kids’ learning, why it’s not just a problem in big cities, a…
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The future of brain-computer interfaces, with Nicholas Hatsopoulos, PhD
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A few decades ago, the idea of being able to interact directly with a computer using only your thoughts would have sounded like science fiction. But today researchers and companies are testing brain-computer interfaces that allow patients to move a computer cursor or control a prosthetic limb directly with their thoughts. Nicholas Hatsopoulos, PhD,…
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Like Humans, These Ants Can Perform Leg Amputations To Save Lives
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Some ants herd aphids. Some farm fungi. And now, scientists have realized that when an ant injures its leg, it sometimes will turn to a buddy to perform a lifesaving limb amputation. Not only that — some ants have probably been amputating limbs longer than humans! Today, thanks to the reporting of ant enthusiast and science correspondent Nell Green…
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The Invisible Substance That Structures Our Universe
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The universe is so much bigger than what people can see. Visible matter — the ground, the Sun, the screen you're reading this on — makes up only about 4 or 5 percent of our known universe. Dark matter makes up much more of the universe. It's all around us even though we can't see it. So what is it? What's it made out of? How do we even know it exis…
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BitFuture: Bitcoin’s Evolution Ep. 1 | The origins: Bitcoin custody problems
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Welcome to BitFuture: Bitcoin’s Evolution, a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In Episode 1, Chandra Duggirala, co-founder and CEO of PortaltoBitcoin, explores Bitcoin’s origins, the development of altcoins and layer-2 solutions, the challenges of cross-chain custody, and maintain…
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Sharks Often Get A Bad Rap, But Oceans Need Them
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It's that time of the year again: Shark Week. The TV program is so long-running that if you're under 37, you've never known a life without it. In honor of this oft misunderstood critter, we revisit our conversation with shark scientist Melissa Christina Marquez. She explains just how important sharks are to keeping the oceans healthy, including the…
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July 7, 2024 - The Fight Over Shoreline Access / Bee-leaving / My Take - Quahogs
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On this episode, in collaboration with The Public's Radio, reporters Isabella Jibilian and Alex Nunes take an in-depth look at the decades-long dispute over beach access in Rhode Island. Then, as part of our Green Seeker series, Pamela Watts reports on how and why climate change is helping fuel the exodus of bees in Rhode Island. Finally, in our co…
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Mario Nawfal on the power and pressure of his massive social media platform
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Mario Nawfal joins Decentralize with Cointelegraph to discuss how to grow a brand in Web3, the power of his massive Twitter Spaces, why people distrust mainstream media, the pressures of fame and how dancing helps keep him sane. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph. Follow this episode's host, Jonathan DeYoung, on X at @maddopemadi…
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Tragedy Strikes TASUED: Final Year Student Killed by Suspected Cultists on His Birthday
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Tragedy Strikes TASUED: Final Year Student Killed by Suspected Cultists on His Birthday
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How to use psychology to write a best seller, with Jennifer Lynn Barnes, PhD
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From getting lost in a novel to binge-watching a favorite TV show, we humans spend a lot of time in fictional worlds. Jennifer Lynn Barnes, PhD, a psychologist and novelist, talks about why we’re drawn to fictional worlds; the psychology of fandom and fan fiction; and how insights from psychology helped her write her best-selling series “The Inheri…
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Researchers Are Figuring Out How African Ancestry Can Affect Certain Brain Disorders
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Black Americans have been underrepresented in most genomic studies of neurological disorders. As a result, scientists don't know much about whether African ancestry affects a person's risk for these disorders or their response to a particular treatment. To help close this gap, the Lieber Institute for Brain Development, African American community l…
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Could '3 Body Problem's Aliens Exist? The Science Behind Netflix's New Hit
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Before the '3 Body Problem' became a bestselling book and a smash TV show ... it was a physics concept, with big implications for how we understand planetary orbits. In this episode, we learn about the science behind the screen. Plus, why it's plausible a nearby, mysterious planet could hold life. This story is part of Short Wave's Space Camp serie…
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Worldcoin: Unlocking digital identity with proof of personhood
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In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, host Savannah Fortis and Tools for Humanity’s head of protocol, Steven Smith, explore the transformative ideas behind the digital identity solution Worldcoin. Discover how this innovative project is revolutionizing digital identity through biometric technology, bridging the gap between Web2 …
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Want Juicy Barbecue This Fourth Of July? Cook Low And Slow
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Perfecting your grilling technique ahead of the Fourth of July? Chefs will tell you that cooking is not just an art — it's a science. And the spirit of summer barbecues, NPR science correspondent Sydney Lupkin brings us this encore piece about how understanding the chemistry of cooking meat can help you perfect your barbeque. It's all about low and…
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June 30, 2024 - Losing Lobsters in Rhode Island's waters / One Froggy Night / Weekly Insight
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On this episode, Michelle San Miguel reports on how climate change is fueling the dwindling lobster population off the Rhode Island coast. Then, we revisit contributor David Wright’s report on why the town of Windham Connecticut has a centuries-long affinity with bullfrogs.. Finally on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12…
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Move Over Norse Mythology, There's A New Loki In Town — A Dinosaur
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A brand new species of ceratops, or horned dinosaur, was recently discovered in northern Montana. The dinosaur is called Lokiceratops rangiformis, after the Norse god Loki, and is believed to have lived roughly eighty million years ago. The bones of the plant-eating dinosaur were found on private land in an area well known for its large amount of f…
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The Human Brain Is Hardwired To Recognize Faces. But What If You Can't?
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Humans are hardwired to see faces — even in inanimate objects. We have a lima bean-shaped part of our brains dedicated to facial recognition. But this process isn't always straightforward. Science journalist Sadie Dingfelder is one of 10 million Americans who are face blind, or struggle to recognize the faces of people they know. In her new book, D…
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Some Stars Explode As They Die. We Look At Their Life Cycle
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This summer, scientists have their eyes and telescopes trained on the small constellation system T Coronae Borealis. They think it will explode as part of a periodic nova — a once-in-a-lifetime event according to NASA scientists. And so, with the help of astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance, we continue our journey farther and deeper into spaceti…
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Web3 gaming deep dive: Why video games are embracing blockchain
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Decentralize with Cointelegraph explores everything Web3 games with executives from five prominent gaming-related projects — Shrapnel, MetalCore, Ex Populus, Saga and HyperPlay — to learn why video games need blockchain, the promises of GameFi, and the challenges that come along the way. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph. Follow…
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Earth Is More Than A Planet With Life On It. It's A "Living Planet"
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About ten years ago, science writer Ferris Jabr started contemplating Earth as a living planet rather than a planet with life on it. It began when he learned that the Amazon rainforest doesn't simply receive the rain that defines it; rather, it helps generate that rain. The Amazon does that by launching bits of biological confetti into the atmosphe…
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June 23, 2024 - Warehousing Rhode Island's Children / Hidden History / Weekly Insight
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On this episode, contributor Steph Machado reports on the Department of Justice’s investigation into the warehousing of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable children in a local psychiatric hospital for months on end. Then, producer Isabella Jibilian explores the medical treatments for women going through menopause. Finally on this episode of Weekly Insig…
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We're In For A Brutal Hurricane Season, According To Predictions
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a record number of hurricanes this season, which began on June 1 and runs through Nov. They're forecasting anywhere from 17 to 25 storms in the Atlantic basin, including at least four major hurricanes. Scientists think this storm activity could be due to strong winds, warmer ocean te…
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Mental health in a warming world, with Kim Meidenbauer, PhD, and Amruta Nori-Sarma, PhD
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Last year -- 2023 -- was the world’s warmest on record, and 2024 could bring another record-shattering summer. Psychologist Kim Meidenbauer, PhD, and public health researcher Amruta Nori-Sarma, PhD, discuss how heat affects people’s mental health, emotions and even cognitive abilities; the link between heat, violence and aggression; who is most vul…
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What 'Inside Out 2' Got Right About Anxiety, Per A Psychologist
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Pixar's new movie, Inside Out 2 came out Friday. It's the sequel to the 2015 movie Inside Out, which follows the life of 11-year-old Riley and her family as they move to San Francisco. In Inside Out 2, Riley is 13 and thriving in her new city. She has friends and is a star on her hockey team. But when puberty hits one night, four new emotions come …
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Pluto Isn't A Planet — But It Gives Us Clues For How The Solar System Formed
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Pluto hasn't been a planet for almost 20 years. In the early 2000s, scientists discovered several objects of a similar size to Pluto. So, during the summer of 2006, members of the International Astronomical Union convened in Prague to reconsider what counts as a planet in our solar system. IAU members decided that there were three criteria to be a …
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How Millions Of Mosquitoes Could Save Hawaii's Endangered Birds
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To a lot of people, mosquito bites are annoying. But to the rare Hawaiian honeycreepers, they're deadly. Scientists in Maui are racing against time to save them ... and discovering some pretty crazy innovations along the way. Like, releasing-mosquitos-incapable-of-breeding level innovations. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.…
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June 16, 2024 - Rhode Island's Olympic Hopeful / Hidden History / Weekly Insight
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Olympic hopeful Sophia Gorriaran is on track to become one of the fastest middle-distance runners in the world. Native American children were taken from their families and forced into boarding schools by the Federal Government. Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi break down the bills that passed the State’s General Assembly.…
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Inheriting: Leah & Japanese American Incarceration
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Hey, Short Wavers! Today, we're sharing a portion of Inheriting, an 8-part limited series hosted by Emily Kwong about Asian American and Pacific Islander family history. In this excerpt, we follow the story of Leah Bash. Leah is an avid runner, a dog mom, a wife – and there's a part of her family's history she can't stop thinking about. Both sides …
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Unpacking the NFCS IDEC Convention Experience.
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Get ready for a podcast episode packed with inspiration and laughter! I'm sharing my personal experiences from the NFCS IDEC Convention, including my favorite moments with Adesina Oluwatobiloba and other delegates. Don't miss this episode for a glimpse into the excitement and connections made at this incredible event!…
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