Best Guardian Science Weekly Podcasts (2024)

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Final Dose: Unpacking Your Top Health Questions - Season Finale part 2 55:32

5h ago55:32

55:32

In part 2 of our season finale we're excited to continue our deep dive into your most pressing health and pharmacy-related questions, featuring our special guest, Nana, a renowned pharmacist and healthcare expert. This episode builds on some insights shared in part 1 including answering some taboo topic questions. Nana brings her expertise to the t…

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Nightlife News Breakdown Amy Remeikis The Guardian Australia 18:10

6h ago18:10

18:10

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Amy Remeikis, political reporter with The Guardian, Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Science with Wendy Zukerman 13:30

6h ago13:30

13:30

Are you someone who blushes if embarrassed? A group of Dutch and Italian researchers have found that blushing is most likely to occur independently of our thoughts.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Dr Norman Swan - What's Good for Your Kids? 47:38

6h ago47:38

47:38

In his new book, Dr Norman Swan assembles all the current thinking and research on childhood health and growth to give you a clear view of the science-based evidence for what appears to be best for kids from birth to ten years old.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Travel - A Month Long Trip to India 14:59

6h ago14:59

14:59

Varanasi, in India, often referred to as Kashi or Banaras, is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world with a history dating back thousands of yearsBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Activism and Arrest: The Story of Captain Paul Watson 25:17

24m ago25:17

25:17

This episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast delves into the story of Captain Paul Watson, a prominent figure in conservation activism. The host, Andrew Lewin, discusses Watson's past actions, current arrest, and the concept of whether activism can have consequences that come back to haunt you. Exploring the question of whether karma plays …

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The Future Of Exercise Coaching Is Mobile - With Steven Webster & Prof. Paul Laursen 1:09:19

2h ago1:09:19

1:09:19

IMPLEMENT new exercises and movements into your motion analysis 🔥 WITHIN HOURS! Steven Webster wants you to understand that it is ABSOLUTELY possible to create new exercise variations or whole body movements that can be captured, recognized and coached, within a very short time frame 💪🏻. In the 123rd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul an…

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This Week in History: Aung San Suu Kyi placed under house arrest in 1989 32:55

5h ago32:55

32:55

Why is Aung San Suu Kyi so beloved by the people of Myanmar despite her international reputation being tarnished by the treatment of the Rohingya people?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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22-27 July - Most important stories for humanity 5:12

10h ago5:12

5:12

Last week, our RelevanceAI evaluated hundreds of news items from around the world. These are the most relevant for humanity: - Mangroves: Half of ecosystems at risk by 2050 International Union for Conservation of Nature | AI analysis - Six new UNESCO World Heritage sites: Enhanced protection for global biodiversity International Union for Conservat…

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What to do with your unused piano 20:40

5h ago20:40

20:40

Mike Hendry from Pianos Recycled discussed how more people are upcycling pianos.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Final Dose: Unpacking Your Top Health Questions - Season Finale 44:52

1d ago44:52

44:52

In this season finale we are thrilled to welcome a special guest, Nana, a renowned pharmacist and healthcare expert. Together, we dive deep into your most pressing health and pharmacy-related questions. From understanding medication and managing common ailments to exploring the latest health trends, we are sure to provide you clear and insightful a…

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A new take on the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis 24:25

21h ago24:25

24:25

Author Dawn Tripp believes a fierce intellectual connection was the flame that kept the Kennedy marriage going, despite John's numerous, well known affairsBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Could recycled plastic be used for filling potholes? (and other questions relating to Plastic Free July) 19:49

2d ago19:49

19:49

Thought you couldn't recycle those blister packs your medicine comes in? Turns out you can, and that's due to a system invented to help dispose of dangerous cladding on buildings.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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US Politics with Andrew Romano: Biden out, Harris in, and why America's 'childless cat ladies' are mad at VP candidate JD Vance 25:53

21h ago25:53

25:53

How will Kamala Harris being endorsed as the new Democratic Candidate for US President shake up the the US election race?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tassie swimmer Max Giuliani's road to Paris Olympics 2024 11:30

21h ago11:30

11:30

ABC Hobart's Jo Spargo spoke about her son Max Giuliani's dedication and hard work, which landed him at the Paris Olympics.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Just Stop Oil: Nonviolent Protests Get Record Sentences 17:12

1h ago17:12

17:12

This episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast explores the extreme lengths some individuals are willing to go to protest climate change, including risking up to five years in jail. The host, Andrew Lewin, discusses the Just Stop Oil campaign in the UK, where activists are facing lengthy sentences for their advocacy. The episode raises questi…

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S5E9: Running on "Pure Adrenaline" 51:41

4d ago51:41

51:41

Jackie and Jill have been DOIN STUFF! For legal reasons we won’t disclose exactly what that stuff might have been. But being busy is the real truth of it! In classic Jill is in charge of editing fashion, this episode is coming out 9 days after we recorded it! But the good news is we are avoiding commenting on current events with all of our might so…

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International Affairs - Anti-Tourist Protests in Spain 13:35

7h ago13:35

13:35

Have you seen the anti-tourism protests in Spain? Diners out enjoying a meal in Barcelona were sprayed with water pistols earlier this month.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Crime - Gangster Graham Allen Kinniburgh 16:22

7h ago16:22

16:22

On Nightlife the life and death of Graham Allen Kinniburgh, described as one of Australia's most influential gangsters.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Growing up Indian in Australia - our rising Indian diaspora 48:41

13h ago48:41

48:41

Nightlife speaks with three Australians of Indian heritage who have grown up here. They have dealt with the contrasts and the sense of being an outsider but also entitled to identify as Australians.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Paul Bongiorno - The Saturday Paper 19:18

7h ago19:18

19:18

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Paul Bongiorno, veteran political reporter with 30+ years' experience and columnist for The Saturday Paper.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Trophy hunting: can killing and conservation go hand in hand? 15:59

1d ago15:59

15:59

A series of super tusker elephant killings has sparked a bitter international battle over trophy hunting and its controversial, often-counterintuitive role in conservation. Biodiversity reporter Phoebe Weston speaks to Amy Dickman, professor of wildlife conservation at the University of Oxford, about why this debate has become so divisive, and the …

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Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender 12:15

5h ago12:15

12:15

ABC's Chief Business Correspondent Ian Verrender explores the latest economic news on Nightlife with Philip Clark.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Health - What's Your Diagnosis 11:22

5h ago11:22

11:22

Microbiology made fun for medical students through a board game, called "What's your diagnosis".By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Sara Tomevska - SBS World News 18:10

5h ago18:10

18:10

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Sara Tomevska, federal political correspondent at SBS World News.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Life at sea for marine biologists 48:47

5h ago48:47

48:47

Phil Clark speaks with research scientist Dr Michele Thums and reef fish ecologist Dr Dani Ceccarelli from the Australian Institute of Marine Science about their work and the realities of being at sea or travelling to remote destinations for weeks and why they love their jobs.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Episode 76: Attacked by Bigfoot 30:25

6h ago30:25

30:25

This week we are going to talk about some pretty creepy accounts of being attacked by Bigfoot… Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share the show… You can tip us at https://4everparanormal.captivate.fm/support You can contact us at admin@4everparanormal.com You can follow us at: https://www.4everparanormal.com You can find us on Facebook @ 4EverPa…

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Addressing Climate Change Skepticism in Online Communities 22:37

1h ago22:37

22:37

Andrew Lewin discusses the community's response to vulnerabilities exposed by climate change. He delves into the reactions on social media, ranging from extreme political comments to calls for help. Andrew shares his own responses to these comments, despite anticipating blowback. Tune in to explore the dynamics of community engagement and adaptatio…

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Nightlife History - Madame Brussels 15:48

6h ago15:48

15:48

Madame Brussels was a brothel owner and canny businesswoman who rode the wave of the Marvelous Melbourne boom of the 1880s.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Finance with Nick Bruining 46:29

6h ago46:29

46:29

Nick Bruining, an independent financial adviser, regularly joins Nightlife to discuss the ever-changing world of business and finance and what it means for you.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Screen Stuff with Wen Lei Ma 15:41

22h ago15:41

15:41

Nightlife critic of screens large and small, Wen Lei Ma joins Philip Clark to review the latest to watch.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Sports Analysis with Warwick Hadfield 19:04

6h ago19:04

19:04

Sports Broadcaster and Author Warwick Hadfield joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest news and issues in sports with his weekly wrap.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Hugh Riminton - Ten News First 18:19

6h ago18:19

18:19

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Hugh Riminton, National Affairs Editor, Ten News First.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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George Monbiot on the record jail terms given to Just Stop Oil activists 16:20

18m ago16:20

16:20

Last week, five supporters of the Just Stop Oil climate campaign who conspired to cause gridlock on London’s orbital motorway were sentenced to lengthy jail terms by a judge who told them they had ‘crossed the line from concerned campaigner to fanatic’. Columnist and campaigner George Monbiot tells Ian Sample why the sentences are so significant, h…

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Emily Barrett - The Saturday Paper 17:03

5h ago17:03

17:03

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Emily Barrett, Managing Editor from The Saturday Paper.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Travel - Going It Solo 13:47

3h ago13:47

13:47

Solo travel has been trending for a while, but new research indicates it's no longer a trend, it is now its own category of travel that's here to stay.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife Science with Charley Lineweaver 18:35

1d ago18:35

18:35

Associate Professor Charley Lineweaver, Astrophysicist at the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University on Nightlife, joined Philip Clark to discuss the latest in science and space.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Gut and Brain Connection through Diet 49:17

5h ago49:17

49:17

New research led by Flinders University has uncovered major developments in understanding how the gut communicates with the brain.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Building Community Resilience to Climate Change 21:02

1h ago21:02

21:02

Andrew Lewin discusses the changing climate resiliency of his community in Burlington, Ontario. He reflects on how the community used to be relatively unaffected by climate change but has recently experienced vulnerabilities, particularly with heavy rain and forest fires. Andrew delves into the importance of community resiliency in the face of clim…

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Should voluntary assisted dying be available for 'a completed life'? 33:23

3h ago33:23

33:23

Should a terminal illness be the only reason to access voluntary assisted dying or is there a case to make for those who feel they have a 'completed life'?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The invention that launched England's cotton industry: The Spinning Jenny 28:58

3h ago28:58

28:58

How Lancashire, England became the centre of the world's cotton industryBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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15-20 July | Most important stories for humanity 5:00

9d ago5:00

5:00

Last week, our RelevanceAI evaluated hundreds of news items from around the world. These are the most relevant for humanity: - Potential HIV cure: New stem cell treatment shows promise SPIEGEL | AI analysis - Potential shift in AI policy: Trump's allies draft sweeping executive order Ars Technica - Tech | AI analysis - Global foresight report: UN r…

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Playlist with Ed Kuepper's favourite tunes 30:59

3h ago30:59

30:59

Musician Ed Kuepper's music soars over the land, drives across distance, captures the storms and the heat and the light. His work could be called a kind of soundtrack to Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Dervla McTiernan chats with Dinuka McKenzie for our literary lunch 32:48

5h ago32:48

32:48

Irish born crime author Dervla McTiernan left her homeland and a career in law after the global financial crisis and now makes her home in Western Australia. The award winning author's most recent book What Happened to Nina, tells the story of the disappearance of a young woman named Nina. Dervla was interviewed recently by fellow crime writer Dinu…

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55 Years of Multisport Coaching Experience - with Vern Gambetta & Prof. Paul Laursen 1:03:48

12h ago1:03:48

1:03:48

There are ALWAYS opportunities to TEACH 🧠 something - training is not a one-way street! Vern Gambetta @coachgambetta wants you to understand that you NEED to include your athletes in the decision process, but make sure that is also a TEACHING process. In the 122nd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Vern discuss: 🌐 how to IDENTIFY, AD…

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Making Events Better for All: The Journey to Compostable Cups 48:31

27m ago48:31

48:31

On this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, Reagan Kelly from Better for All discusses the journey to creating fully compostable cups. Discover how these cups are not only better for individuals but also for the environment. Learn about the impact on sustainability and the future of businesses. Join us for an insightful conversation on…

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Nightlife Crime - author, journalist, crime writer, Tim Ayliffe 12:47

3h ago12:47

12:47

Nightlife explores the crossover between real, true crimes, and how writers draw on them to create crime fiction.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Motortorque with Toby Hagon 48:54

3h ago48:54

48:54

Toby Hagon from EV Central joined Philip Clark on Nightlife with the latest motoring news and to answer listener questions.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nightlife News Breakdown - Fran Kelly - ABC Political Commentator 18:56

3h ago18:56

18:56

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Fran Kelly, Political Journalist, Presenter of Saturday Extra on RN, co-host of "The Party Room" podcast.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is there any point in taking multivitamins? 15:14

1h ago15:14

15:14

Multivitamins are cheap, convenient, and provide a little bit of reassurance if our diet isn’t quite as healthy as we’d like. But a recent study of nearly 400,000 people spanning 20 years found they didn’t help users live longer, and in fact appeared to show a 4% increased mortality risk. Ian Sample hears from JoAnn Manson, a professor of medicine …

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