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Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future
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Our panelists answer audience-submitted questions that range from the serious to the ridiculous using as much science as they can muster! Hosts Jim, Derek, and a rotating panel use their expertise (or lack thereof) to tackle these questions in a manner that can only be described as "vaguely scientific."
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Host Rachel Feltman, alongside leading science and tech journalists, dives into the rich world of scientific discovery in this bite-size science variety show.
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Normal Curves is a podcast about sexy science & serious statistics. Ever try to make sense of a scientific study and the numbers behind it? Listen in to a lively conversation between two stats-savvy friends who break it all down with humor and clarity. Professors Regina Nuzzo of Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani of Stanford University discuss academic papers journal club-style — except with more fun, less jargon, and some irreverent, PG-13 content sprinkled in. Join Kristin and Regina ...
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The official podcast of Freedom Scientific, leaders in assistive technology for blind people and those with low vision. Hosted by Glen Gordon, FSCast features news, interviews, and product demonstrations relating to Freedom Scientific products such as JAWS and ZoomText. FSCast is a great way to make the most of the products you have as well as learning about what's new and what's around the corner.
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Scientific Sense ® is an invigorating podcast that delves into the intricate tapestry of Science and Economics, serving as a nexus for intellectual exploration and fervor. This daily venture engages listeners by conversing with preeminent academics, unraveling their research, and unveiling emerging concepts across a diverse array of fields. Scientific Sense ® thoughtfully examines multifaceted themes such as the frameworks of worker rights and policy, the philosophical underpinnings of truth ...
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Would you like to download Freedom Scientific's audio training content on your smart phone or mobile device? Want the convenience of listening to the step by step instructional demos we provide on your Amazon Echo or Google Home device? The Freedom Scientific Training podcast places hours of free audio training content right at your fingertips. You can listen to free lessons on a variety of topics ranging from basic Windows 10 to Advanced tasks in Microsoft Excel. Simply subscribe wherever y ...
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A podcast dedicated to all things quantitative, ranging from the relevant to the highly irrelevant. Co-hosts Patrick Curran and Greg Hancock talk about serious statistical topics, but without taking themselves too seriously. Think: CarTalk hi-jacked by the two grumpy old guys from the Muppets, grousing about quantitative methods, statistics, and data analysis, all presented to you with the production value of a 6th grade school project. But in a good way.
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Welcome to Science News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Tune in to get your daily news on fascinating topics, including physics, biology, chemistry, astronomy, and more. Whether you're a science enthusiast, researcher, or simply curious about the wonders of the natural world, this podcast is your ultimate source for all thi ...
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Welcome to Real Science Radio with co-hosts Bob Enyart and Fred Williams who discuss the latest in science to debunk evolution and to show the evidence for the creator God including from biology, geology, astronomy, and physics. (For example, mutations will give you bad legs long before you'd get good wings.) Not only do we get to debate Darwinists and atheists like Lawrence Krauss, AronRa, and Eugenie Scott, and easily take potshots from popular evolutionists like PZ Myers, Phil Plait, and ...
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This podcast will dive deep into the world of scientific knowledge.
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Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens.
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Speaking of Mol Bio, a podcast series from Thermo Fisher Scientific, discusses trending applications in science and the molecular biology aspects of those applications. Our host delves in to deep discussion with CEOs, R&D scientists, researchers, and key opinion leaders across the globe. Speaking of Mol Bio helps scientific curious people - from all scientific and non-scientific backgrounds - understand how modern molecular biology applications can help push the boundaries in medicine, scien ...
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The Scientific Enneagram is where curiosity, data, and depth meet. In this trailer, host Danielle—an engineer, Enneagram Nine, and lifelong bridge-builder—shares the story behind the show and why she’s obsessed with bringing more nuance and research to the Enneagram space. Drawing on 15 years in the defense sector, a master’s degree in the psychology of mental health from the University of Edinburgh, and a knack for translating “engineer-speak” into human language, Danielle explains how she ...
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Do you want to learn a little more about topical science findings? Do many of the science stories you hear leave you with unanswered questions? Syma and Tim will discuss in non-technical language and in a fun and engaging style, recently published science findings. Guests will be authors of these papers and will include some of the world’s most exciting scientists who are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge. Covering, among other things, artificial intelligence, the search for alien lif ...
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tay up-to-date with the latest research in medicine and science with TT HealthWatch. This 10-minute podcast is hosted by Richard Lange, M.D., M.B.A., president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and dean of the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, and Elizabeth Tracey, M.S., Baltimore-based medical journalist. Each week, Richard and Elizabeth explore recent peer-reviewed studies and breaking medical news, offering a Texas Tech perspective on the latest developments in heal ...
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Reality hidden in the nature. Non trivial awe for the scientific brain.
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My Dark Path explores the fringes of history, science, and the paranormal. In every episode, creator and host MF Thomas illuminates a topic taken from the dark corners of our world. Combining his personal, on-location research with insights from experts, researchers and historians, every episode will intrigue, excite, and perhaps, send a shiver down your spine. Visit www.mydarkpath.com for more information.
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The ID The Future (IDTF) podcast carries on Discovery Institute's mission of exploring the issues central to evolution and intelligent design. IDTF is a short podcast providing you with the most current news and views on evolution and ID. IDTF delivers brief interviews with key scientists and scholars developing the theory of ID, as well as insightful commentary from Discovery Institute senior fellows and staff on the scientific, educational and legal aspects of the debate. Episode notes and ...
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Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable – from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between – given by the world's leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Neuro Times is a neuroscience and psychology blog dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific research and public understanding. By making cutting-edge discoveries accessible, relatable, and easy to read, The Neuro Times empowers readers to explore the complexities of the human brain and behavior in a way that is both engaging and informative.
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BASIQ is a show that celebrates the intellectuals and makes science and technology relatable.
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Science Will Win is a podcast that takes listeners under the microscope on some of the most promising medical innovations, exploring therapies that have the potential to shape the future of healthcare and offer new hope to patients around the world. Through conversations with a diverse line-up of guests, including scientists and experts, patient advocates, and, most importantly, patients themselves, each miniseries will focus on a unique healthcare challenge, diving into the fascinating scie ...
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Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum. JVRD is the official scientific peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) offering the highest quality and most impactful research and clinical information in the field. Join host Dr. Timothy Murray, Editor-in-Chief for JVRD as he discusses cutting-edge developments featured in JVRD with the lead authors who share clinical pearls and explore their significance for advancing patient car ...
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Scientific Hadra is an Algerian Darija podcast that explains the science behind daily phenomena. Together, we will try to understand how it works! Especially the physics behind stuff!
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CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks covers the quirks of the expanding universe to the quarks within a single atom... and everything in between.
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Home of the best science programmes from BBC Radio 4, from the ingenuity behind everyday objects to the biggest questions facing our planet. Released weekly, this podcast is introduced by Dr. Alex Lathbridge.
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Signs of Life Radio Show is a unique radio show dedicated to the exploration of Life After Death! Call In or just listen to top Scientists, Mediums, and Researchers discuss their personal work in the field and answer your most perplexing questions. Topics will include: Mediumship, Near Death Experiences, Death Bed Visions, Reincarnation, Apparitions and Poltergeists, After Death Communication, ESP and Telepathy, Survival of Consciousness ..... and the list is endless!
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A podcast exploring the history of science from the beginning. We will cover all of the most important scientific discoveries from Archimedes to Newton to Einstein. The aim is to give a complete overview of how science evolved and how it shaped the modern world. Support the show and keep it going: https://buymeacoffee.com/completehistoryofscience Follow me on BlueSky for updates: https://bsky.app/profile/gethinrichards.bsky.social YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thecompletehistoryofscience Mus ...
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Hey! We are a group of gamers and amateur scientists. Our passion is not debunking gaming science; but rather trying to make it work on paper in the real world. Give us a follow and visit the website for written articles and updates!
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Truth Seekers: Where Data Meets Reality Tired of sensational headlines and conflicting health advice? Join Alex Barrett and Bill Morrison as they cut through the noise to uncover what scientific research actually says about the claims flooding your social media feed. Each week, Alex and Bill tackle a different health, nutrition, or wellness claim that everyone's talking about. From "blue light ruins your sleep" to "seed oils are toxic," they dig into the actual studies, examine the methodolo ...
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An examination of scientific inquiry through a discussion of the history and philosophy of the scientific endeavor and the people who have participated in it.
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A podcast about science, looking at life, the universe, and everything else along the way.
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This is an information based podcast focusing on improvement and insight on Mental & Physical Performance, Health & Wellness, and valuable tips & tricks to achieving your goals in the realm of fitness.
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Preconceived, hosted by Zale Mednick, dives deep into the intricacies of human experience, challenging the assumptions that shape our understanding of the world. In each episode, Zale engages with leading experts, thought leaders, and individuals with unique perspectives to uncover the layers beneath societal norms and expectations. From exploring cultural phenomena to dissecting scientific breakthroughs, Preconceived invites its listeners to question their preconceptions about love, life, t ...
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Prof. Kevin Gaston of Univ. of Exeter on night time ecology.
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Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Professor Kevin Gaston is a distinguished Professor of Biodiversity and Conservation at the University of Exeter. He leads basic, strategic, and applied research in ecology and conservation biology, with a current focus on common ecology, nighttime ecology, and personalized ecology.Please subscribe to this channel:…
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Use Convenient OCR to Recognize Text in Images (JAWS 30th Anniversary Training)
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Convenient OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is a feature in JAWS that allows you to recognize and read text that appears as part of an image or in places where text is not accessible to screen readers. This is useful for reading things like scanned documents, inaccessible PDFs, images with text, or application windows that only display text as g…
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Pierre Friedlingstein on carbon’s pivotal role in climate change
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The COP30 climate summit is taking place in the Brazilian city of Belém, a gateway to the Amazon rainforest, which continues to face widespread deforestation. We all know that our climate is changing and that we are largely responsible for this, but we can’t tackle the problem unless we understand what’s going on. One scientist who’s done more than…
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How do you feel about snakes? What about highly venomous ones? For Mark O’Shea, close encounters with the world’s most rare and deadly snakes are not only his profession, but his passion.Mark is a Professor of Herpetology - the area of zoology focusing on reptiles and amphibians - at the University of Wolverhampton. After dropping out of college in…
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We sit down with Danielle Fuller, creator of Scientific Enneagram, to preview her brand-new podcast coming to our channel in January 2026. Subscribe : on iTunes or on Spotify . Danielle is an engineer and a systems thinker who sees a huge gap between the world of Enneagram teaching and the world of science and research. Her passion is to become a b…
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Scientific American Picks the Best Reads of the Year
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Scientific American debuts its first-ever best fiction and nonfiction book lists, featuring stories that explore climate change, alien encounters and even love stories in space. Associate books editor Bri Kane joins host Kendra Pierre‑Louis to share the selections that captivated the newsroom’s editors. Recommended Reading Five Essential Reads on P…
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Vaguely Scientific #189: Sleeping on a Sheep Lung
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In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to come up with the worst cures for insomnia. Then, we ponder whether or not a masked vigilante in our world would be able to keep their identity secret. Panelists: Jim, Derek, JoelBy Vaguely Scientific
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FSCast #264. Discovering an unfamiliar territory with Page Explorer, and a chat with Andrés felipe Pulgarín from Colombia
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On this episode, we discuss reading books and other documents on a Windows PC. Then, we chat with Andrés felipe Pulgarín, a musician and access technology enthusiast from Columbia. And finally, we use Page Explorer to discover an unfamiliar web interface.
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How AI is unearthing hidden scientific knowledge | Sara Beery
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Scientists estimate that 80 percent of life on Earth is still unknown to humanity. But as global temperatures rise, habitats shrink and food and water sources dry up, we're losing these species faster than we can discover them. AI naturalist Sara Beery reveals how the knowledge to study (and save) the natural world may already exist, buried in mill…
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Holiday Survival Guide: How to talk about scientific studies around the dinner table
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Does a little alcohol really make you speak a foreign language better? This week we unpack a quirky randomized trial that tested Dutch pronunciation after a modest buzz—and came to the opposite conclusion the researchers expected. We use it as the perfect holiday case study: instead of arguing with Uncle Joe at the dinner table, we’ll show you how …
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Hello, hello, one and all! And welcome to this! The ninth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and seventy-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This particular meeting was held in conjunction with the QUB Lore Society, and the House convened to discuss the motion, "This House Believes Beauty Is Pain".…
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Sunday Pick: How to beat impostor syndrome | from Fixable
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Up to 80% of people experience impostor syndrome at some point in their lives—a feeling of inadequacy and anxiety about perceived flaws. In this episode, Anne and Frances break down exactly what impostor syndrome is, why we tell ourselves stories that distort reality, and how to break free from these harmful thought patterns. They also introduce so…
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This revolutionary moment in space exploration | Chris Hadfield
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What does it feel like to see Earth from outer space and imagine humanity's next steps? Astronaut Chris Hadfield, who has flown two Space Shuttle missions and served as commander of the International Space Station, explores the recent leaps in space exploration. From the thrills and risks of commercial space travel to collaborating as a species to …
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How Jeremy Hansen is prepping for the moon, and more…
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Next stop - the moon! Jeremy Hansen stops by our studio to chat about how he’s prepping to be the first Canadian to go to the moon. Plus: Santa’s reindeer may be losing their antlers –– and climate change could be the culprit Reindeer are the only animal in the deer family where the females also grow antlers, and they typically have a full rack ove…
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* Dino Dave: This week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney welcome Dave Woetzel of Dino Dave fame on YouTube, at Genesis Park, in churches, globally (and beyond)! *Tune in to YouTube for the FULL Video: The full video (parts 1 and 2) will be released next Wednesday, Dec 17 of the RSR YouYube Channel. * Origins, Giants and the Bible: Hear how stories of…
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Eric Hedin on Free Will and Morality in a Designed World
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Are we responsible for our choices? What can the laws of nature teach us about morality? On this classic episode of ID The Future from the archive, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes back Dr. Eric Hedin, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at Ball State University, to conclude a discussion about his two recent articles on suffering, free will, …
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Is the AI bubble about to burst? | Henrik Zeberg
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We are living through what may be the largest economic bubble in history, spanning AI, cryptocurrency and tech company stocks, says financial analyst Henrik Zeberg. He explores why the current AI-crypto bubble mirrors the great economic frenzies of the past, revealing the psychological forces behind them — and why it looks like we're repeating the …
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Lilly Drug Drives Breakthrough Weight Loss, Orca Dolphin Salmon Alliance, Cross Species Gene Sharing Redefines Evolution, Stem Therapy Restores Gut Health, and more...
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(0:10): Lilly's Retatrutide Achieves Breakthrough Weight Loss and Pain Relief in Obesity Drug Trial (2:13): Orcas and Dolphins: A Surprising Collaboration in Salmon Hunting Revealed (4:14): Study Unveils Cross-Species Gene Sharing Behind Warbler Colors, Redefining Evolutionary Connections (6:25): Breakthrough CAR T-Cell Therapy Revitalizes Gut Heal…
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Does Exercise Really Shrink Tumors? The Mouse Study Trap
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A shocking headline claims exercise shrinks tumors by 60%—but there's a critical catch. This episode reveals how a Yale study on mice has been dramatically misrepresented by media, turning preliminary research into false hope. We dive deep into the crucial gap between laboratory findings and human health, exposing how a single mouse study was trans…
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Pain, preeclampsia, AI and stroke, and rotator cuff surgery
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Program notes: 0:35 Should surgery efficacy 1:30 10-year follow of ASD surgery 2:30 Exercise does relieve pain 3:00 Association of pain with intrinsic capacity and inflammation 4:00 Domains including locomotion and others 5:01 Pain impacts a number of capacities 6:01 Aspirational to figure out pain 6:30 Scheduling birth at term to avoid preeclampsi…
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Generative artificial intelligence has transformed our inboxes, classrooms and even medical records—but at what cost? In this episode, journalist Karen Hao joins Scientific American to discuss her new book Empire of AI, exploring how companies like OpenAI wield power that is reminiscent of historical empires. From ideological quests for artificial …
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Signs of Life - Medium Insights, December 11, 2025
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Signs of Life - Medium Insights with Host Roman Karpishka Guest: #FFFCertifiedMedium Renee Buck According to Renee's Website: Spirit works with us through the manipulation and channeling of energy. It’s much like tuning an antennae to a radio station, but at a much higher, finer level of vibration — a vibrational whisper, so to speak. The messages …
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Hominins Control Ancient Fires, Mars Crewed Mission Targets Life Detection, NC Urges Flu Vaccination Now, EPO Boosts Immune Tolerance, and more...
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(0:10): Ancient Fire Use Uncovered: Hominin-Controlled Blazes in England 350,000 Years Ago (2:06): New Report Sets Life-Detection as Top Goal for Crewed Mars Mission, Outlines 11 Scientific Objectives (4:20): NC Health Officials Urge Flu Vaccination Amid Rising Cases and Holiday Travel Concerns (6:35): Stanford Study Reveals EPO's Role in Immune To…
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Approach to Ophthalmic Surgery Involving the Anterior Vitreous: A Clinical Practice Update from the American Society of Retina Specialists
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On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, Dr. Matthew Starr, Associate Professor and Residency Program Director at the Mayo Clinic, discusses “Approach to Ophthalmic Surgery Involving the Anterior Vitreous: A Clinical Practice Update from the American Society of Retina Specialists," published in the November/December 2025 issue of the Jou…
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Low-Dose Atropine 0.01% Drops for Symptomatic Vitreous Floaters – A Non-Invasive, Safe, and Effective Therapeutic Option
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On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, vitreoretinal specialists Drs. Jeanette Du and Mohsin Ali of the Retina Group of Washington discuss their study, “Low-Dose Atropine Drops for Symptomatic Vitreous Floaters: A Non-invasive, Safe, and Effective Therapeutic Option,” published in the November/December 2025 issue of JVRD. Host Dr. Timo…
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The question that saved my company from bankruptcy | Sharon Price John
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Everything successful starts with heart — even the most pragmatic business plan, says Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear. She shares how she led a purpose-centered approach to save the beloved teddy bear company from bankruptcy and get it back to global profitability, all by asking one powerful question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
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They come in peace, maybe. Since the 50s, Hollywood has loved illegal aliens. You know those little green men in their flying saucers. With film critic Erin Underwood and film director David Giancola, host Garen Daly looks to the skies for answers. From Harryhausen's EARTH VS FLYING SAUCERS to Jordan Peel's NOPE with stops at CLOSE ENCOUNTERS, ARRI…
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Tim and Syma chat with Jamie Woodward, Professor of Physical Geography, at the University of Manchester about the history of our home planet. They cover 4.5 billion in 30 minutes, discussing snowball earths, the emergence of life, how earth shaped and vice versa, and a little on what the future might hold. Jamie’s new book “A little history of the …
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UN Warns of Interconnected Crises, Ancient Concrete Blueprint, BabyBIG Saves Infants in Botulism Outbreak, Black Hole Winds Reveal Galactic Evolution, and more...
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(0:10): UN Report: Urgent Global Action Needed to Combat Interconnected Environmental Crises (3:40): Ancient Roman Concrete Techniques Unearthed: A Blueprint for Modern Sustainable Construction (6:06): BabyBIG Treatment Saves Infants Amid Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart Formula in 18 States (8:52): Supermassive Black Hole in NGC 3783 Unleashes …
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When Engineering Meets Biology: More From Our Scientist Roundtable
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A Quick Message From Host Andrew McDiarmid: Hey thanks for joining me! Did you know that although ID The Future is free content, it’s not free to produce? If you’re enjoying the interviews, commentaries, and readings you hear on the podcast, would you consider partnering with me to create more new content next year? Support the CSC today to help me…
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Why I attempt the world's most dangerous stunts | Michelle Khare
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Daredevil Michelle Khare has trained with Olympians, run seven marathons on seven continents in a single week, and even escaped Harry Houdini's deadliest stunt. She shares how embracing fear, failure and an "amateur’s mindset" transformed her from a cautious child into someone who proves that daredevils aren't born — they're developed. Hosted on Ac…
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Why Two Studies Say Opposite Things About Coffee—And What You Should Actually Know
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Breaking news claims morning coffee slashes heart disease risk by 31%, but is it too good to be true? This episode dives deep into the sensational headline that's got coffee drinkers everywhere questioning their habits. Beneath the eye-catching statistic lies a complex scientific story of how observational research can mislead. We'll expose the cri…
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Can NASA Deliver on Perseverance’s Promise to Reveal Life on Mars?
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NASA’s Perseverance rover has spent nearly five years roaming the Martian surface in search of clues to ancient life. But the ambitious plan to return its precious rock samples to Earth is now on shaky ground. Scientific American senior desk editor Lee Billings joins us to unpack the rover’s mission, the stakes of the stalled return effort and the …
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No cold chain? No problem—inside the world of lyo-beads
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Applyo Jena is building a freeze-dried future, one bead at a time. In this episode, Dr. Hanno Hermann and Dr. Thanh Tu Hellmich-Duong walk us through how their lyo-bead technology emerged from the challenges of field-based HIV diagnostics and evolved into a flexible platform that stabilizes everything from enzymes to magnetic nanoparticles, without…
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Schools urgently need a redesign. Here's how | Aylon Samouha
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When kids say school is "fine," that's the sound of potential fading, says education innovator Aylon Samouha. He introduces Transcend, the nonprofit engaging communities across the US to redesign their schools and connect learning to the world kids are growing into. Check out what school looks like when students are solving real-world problems and …
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Social Media Tied to Inattention, GRB 250702B Blows Away Models, Elacestrant Combo Boosts Survival, Breakthrough Gene Therapy Be Car7 Grants Hope, and more...
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(0:10): Study Links Social Media Use to Inattention in Children, Urges Policy Change (2:32): Record-Breaking Gamma-Ray Burst GRB 250702B Challenges Existing Models, Suggests New Progenitor Scenarios (5:05): Elacestrant Combo Shows Promise in Advanced Breast Cancer: ELEVATE Trial Boosts Survival Rates (7:25): Breakthrough Gene Therapy BE-CAR7 Offers…
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S7E11 Should Essays be Used in College Admissions? Maybe...
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In this In The Wild episode, Patrick and Greg turn their Quantitude loose on college admission essays, in particular whether or not they should be used to make such high-stakes decisions, and they discuss what issues would need to be addressed in order to answer that question. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @…
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Scientist Roundtable: Examples of Intelligent Design in the Human Body
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It's easy to be blown away by the examples of engineering prowess in the human body. But it can be challenging to turn that evidence into a robust argument for intelligent design you can share with skeptical friends and colleagues. To help you learn to do that, host Andrew McDiarmid begins a roundtable discussion with not one, not two, not three, b…
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Sellas Reports Promising AML Phase 2, Promising Ropeginterferon Boosts Blood Cancer Therapy, Cosmic Knots Reveal Matter Origins, Regeneron Drug Promises in MY Health, and more...
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(0:10): SELLAS Life Sciences Reports Promising Phase 2 Results for AML Treatment at ASH 2025 (2:33): AOP Health Showcases Promising Ropeginterferon Results for Blood Cancer Treatment at ASH Meeting (5:17): Japanese Physicists Propose Cosmic Knots Theory to Solve Matter Origin Mysteries (7:39): Regeneron's Lynozyfic Shows Promise as Frontline Therap…
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The surprisingly simple reason teams fail | Tessa West
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In 1999, a NASA mission to Mars failed ... not from a technical glitch, but because people weren't talking to each other. Psychology professor Tessa West explores how assumptions, overlooked details and "hidden languages" can quietly sabotage even the smartest teams — and explores the small shifts in communication that can make a big difference in …
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The Sweetener Switcheroo: Why Diet Soda Isn't the Weight-Loss Win You Think It Is
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Are diet sodas secretly sabotaging your weight loss efforts? A provocative headline claims artificial sweeteners cause weight gain, but the real story is far more nuanced. Media reports dramatically oversimplify complex scientific research, turning preliminary microbiome findings into sensationalist health warnings. By diving deep into randomized c…
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Tim and Syma chat with Henry Gee about his two most recent books “The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire: Why our Species is on the Edge of Extinction” and “A (Very) Short History of Life On Earth: 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Chapters”. We learn about giant lizards, the dinosaurs they evolved to become, and how we came to be, before discussing how it…
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CDC Vaccine Panel, Satellite Light Pollution, Puppy Power
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Scientific American associate editor Lauren J. Young breaks down key vaccine recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Also, the Food and Drug Administration is considering controversial changes to vaccine approval and administration. Meanwhile a new study warns that light po…
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TED Talks Daily Book Club: Embrace your limitations | Oliver Burkeman
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How can you make your life meaningful with the finite amount of time you have? In this TED Talks Daily Book Club interview, host Elise Hu speaks with Oliver Burkeman about his book “Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts.” They explore Oliver's philosophy of “imperfectionism” and shows how choo…
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The ethical case for taking on the climate crisis | Al Gore, Wanjira Mathai & Karenna Gore (TED Countdown House)
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For the first time in climate negotiations, leaders are asking the question that actually matters: not just how do we solve the climate crisis — but why aren't we? Join Nobel laureate Al Gore for an in-depth conversation with Wanjira Mathai and Karenna Gore, leaders of the Global Ethical Stocktake: an urgent, values-first reset that seeks to center…
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