Periodic audiocasts from American Scientist, a publication of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Honor Society.
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A podcast bringing you the stories behind news-worthy molecular biology research. From The Scientist‘s Creative Services Team.
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Mad Science Ideas. New tech. Cures, treatments medical information. Philosophy, Physics, Faith, Psychic, Space.
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Chris Smith is a medical doctor and scientist, employed as a specialist registrar and clinical lecturer in virology at Cambridge University. He is also the founder and driving force behind The Naked Scientist. Relebogile Mabotja hosts him every Monday at 2:30 pm to answer your questions.
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Naked Astronomy: the Naked Scientists' Astronomy and Space Science Podcast - audio that's out of this world...
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Hear the twisted tales from the travels of mad scientists Kevin Kraft, Shuddy Boy and Geoff Clark, a bizarre team of slackers with dreams of world domination. You'll get a weekly dose of lunacy and a unique perspective on what's happening in the world around you... along with the occasional live experiment with themselves as the test subjects.
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Come get curious with NASA. As an official NASA podcast, Curious Universe brings you mind-blowing science and space adventures you won't find anywhere else. Explore the cosmos alongside astronauts, scientists, engineers, and other top NASA experts who are achieving remarkable feats in science, space exploration, and aeronautics. Learn something new about the wild and wonderful universe we share. All you need to get started is a little curiosity. NASA's Curious Universe is an official NASA po ...
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The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system ...
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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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Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts and celebrity science enthusiasts they investigate life, the universe and everything in between on The Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC. From the smallest building blocks of life to the furthest stars, the curious monkeys pull apart the latest science to reveal fascinating and often bizarre insights into the world around us and what lies beyond. Ca ...
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The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home.
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Shift happens. This podcast can help. Layoffs can leave you scrambling for what’s next. Company priorities can switch at the speed of light. Promotions can feel out of reach. Or perhaps you’re starting a new venture. For better or worse, our work lives are constantly changing. How do we forge our career path through this ever changing landscape? Leading Up: The Work Shift is the compass that will guide you back to your career values, goals, and vision. If you’re feeling lost, you're not alon ...
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A podcast for teachers, students, and parents about evidence based practice and learning.
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While education and experience are critical for the working scientist, there is another factor that makes all the difference in the lab: happy people are more productive. Yours is a serious mission, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy carrying out that mission. Your well being impacts both your work and your career. Each episode of The Happy Scientist dials in on hands on, actionable steps you can take to make sure you stay happy, focused and satisfied in the lab. Join us to experience ...
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Pioneers of AI is your guide to the latest technological frontier. Each week, host Rana el Kaliouby (AI scientist, investor, author, co-founder of Affectiva) is joined by the leading creators, critics, and thinkers behind mind-blowing technology and asks the important questions about how artificial intelligence is changing the way we live. As we venture together into the unknown, Pioneers is your tool to understanding and anticipating what comes next.
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From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity ...
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A scientist performs a desperate experiment to save her own life, and it has the unexpected side effect of the birth of a child who has wings and can fly. He could change the world... if shadowy government forces who want to weaponize him don't capture him first. Based on the novel of the same name by Muriel Stockdale, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gabriel-Born-Muriel-Stockdale/dp/1504370619
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Hi Friends, I’m Arthur Brooks, a social scientist, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, and columnist at The Atlantic. I write, speak, and teach about the science of human happiness, blending neuroscience, behavioral science, philosophy, and religion for insights on how to live better, and be happier. Each week on Office Hours, you’ll get a glimpse into the cutting edge research on happiness, and explore how you can use it to improve your life—and share what y ...
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Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news
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“Solo - The Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life” by Dr. Peter McGraw, seeks to celebrate and destigmatize single living. Welcome to the podcast that explores how being single affords you the freedom to be adventurous, start a business, make art, travel the world, get in shape, or simply sleep in when you want to. Join Peter – behavioral scientist, humor researcher, and bachelor – as he interviews happy single men and women and assembles advice from leading experts about health, fitnes ...
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Publishing monthly, Space Boffins brings you cutting edge conversation and debate about the past, present and future of space science.
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A weekly podcast sharing stories of the amazing people and projects that make up the fisheries science profession.
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Dane Wigington is a geoengineering scientist with a background in solar energy who is regarded as one of the foremost experts
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For every Marie Curie or Rosalind Franklin whose story has been told, hundreds of female scientists remain unknown to the public at large. In this series, we illuminate the lives and work of a diverse array of groundbreaking scientists who, because of time, place and gender, have gone largely unrecognized. Each season we focus on a different scientist, putting her narrative into context, explaining not just the science but also the social and historical conditions in which she lived and work ...
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A Catholic theologian , scientist, engineer, wife and mother's response to a variety of topics. The topics include the Church Scandal, philosophy, natural law, marriage, and alternative medicine.
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Probing the weird, wacky and spectacular, the Naked Scientists Special Editions are special one-off scientific reports, investigations and interviews on cutting-edge topics by the Naked Scientists team.
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Mind Ya Mental is a podcast that seeks to educate, empower, and uplift those seeking guidance through the monumental world of mental health and wellbeing. Join Dr. Raquel Martin as she discusses how she manages her mental health as well as the mental health and well being of others as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Professor, and Scientist.
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Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podca ...
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Vaden Masrani, a senior research scientist in machine learning, and Ben Chugg, a PhD student in statistics, get into trouble arguing about everything except machine learning and statistics. Coherence is somewhere on the horizon. Bribes, suggestions, love-mail and hate-mail all welcome at [email protected].
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Hosted by planetary scientist and astrobiologist Dr. Michael L. Wong, Strange New Worlds examines science, technology, and culture through the lens of Star Trek!
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How many organs could you donate and remain alive? How many planet Earths could fit inside the Sun? How high is a giraffe's blood pressure? Why is the sea blue? To find out, Ask The Naked Scientists!
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Scientists talk about what they do and why they do what they do. Their motivations, their trajectory, their setbacks, their achievements. They offer their personal take on science, mentoring and the many aspects that have shaped their work and their lives. Hosted by journalist Vivien Marx. Her work has appeared in Nature journals, Science, The Economist, The NY Times, The Wall Street Journal Europe and New Scientist among others. (Art: Justin Jackson)
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Working Scientist is the Nature Careers podcast. It is produced by Nature Portfolio, publishers of the international science journal Nature. Working Scientist is a regular free audio show featuring advice and information from global industry experts with a strong focus on supporting early career researchers working in academia and other sectors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Data scientist Hannah Ritchie and sustainability nerd Rob Stewart are climate optimists. They join forces to unpack solutions to the climate crisis, and the innovators, entrepreneurs and scientists behind them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apollo 1, Frank De Winne, and Moon Museum
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1:09:36It's the bumper end of year edition featuring the first European Commander of the International Space Station (ISS), Frank De Winne. He joins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to chat about his two missions, and the future of space exploration. We also meet Mark Craig, the director of the new Apollo 1 movie, visit a Moon museum in Pittsburgh and ge…
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The Naked Scientists welcome the return of a new series of Titans of Science, where the world's scientific, medical, and technological pioneers tell us about the significance of their work. Today's episode features Georgina Long, the director of the Melanoma Institute Australia, who has used groundbreaking techniques to overcome the disease. Melano…
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Geoff makes a compelling case for the existence of aliens, a pastor is farting the power of God into his followers faces and Kevin's nana gives her thoughts on everything from matcha to Spongebob.
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702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Ma…
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The Mad Scientist Lab Podcast | Copy Pasta
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1:18:49The guys are happy to have Christina return to the show to kick off the holiday cheer! Christina improves her craft as she hits a new stand-up spot to show off her comedic talents. It seems to have gone quite smoothly! Return to Hawkins! With the final season of "Stranger Things" making its long-awaited debut, the guys are pumped for more. Santa Cl…
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Nocebos, and why the eyes of some species stay shut at birth
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40:06This month, compelling evidence for why some species keep their eyes closed for sometimes several weeks after birth, scientists prove that the "nocebo" effect is more potent than a placebo, researchers report what happens when fish eggs and mouse sperm mix, the signals that cells use to measure the lengths of their telomeres, and some clever physic…
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Why do dogs make a beeline for underwear and smelly socks?
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17:24Why do dogs make a beeline for underwear and smelly socks? Also, do we really get taller at night, why do some colours reflect and others absorb light, does our skin get thinner as we age, and what's the basis of lisps and accents? Dr Chris Smith and Amy Maciver have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientist…
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Your Soul Is an Alien Recording Device — And Earth Is the Library
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5:53Send us a text 👁️ I’m the Mad Scientist Supreme, and today I’m returning to one of my older topics: the true nature of your soul. People talk about out-of-body experiences, near-death visions, floating above the operating table, seeing loved ones, visiting heaven or hell — and then snapping back into their bodies with memories of what they saw. I b…
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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Fight Infectious Diseases
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20:49In 1928, Sir Alexander Fleming uncovered penicillin, an antibacterial compound that would alter the course of medicine. By the 1940s, this miracle drug entered clinical use, and humanity began to rely on penicillin and other antibiotics to treat once-lethal bacterial infections. Despite this success, bacteria continue to threaten global health as a…
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Are You Leaning On a Crutch? Spotting Habits and Routines That Hold You Back
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34:34#85 — Are your supports holding you back? Think back to learning how to ride a bike. Training wheels help you stay upright—but eventually, you have to let them go if you want to truly ride. The same thing happens in science and in life. We lean on habits, routines, and support systems that once helped, but over time they can quietly start to hold u…
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Certain and Wrong: Why False Facts Feel True | Wired For This
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30:54Today, we’re joined by Cecilie S. Traberg. The transcript for this episode will be available the day following the original airdate. Links/Sources mentioned: Dr. Traberg’s website: https://www.cecilietraberg.com/ Solomon’s Secret, a digital murder mystery game designed to explore the psychology of misinformation and social influence Dr. Traberg’s r…
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Sneak-peek of the 2025 annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience
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48:36Soon the annual meeting for the Society for Neuroscience starts where 20,000 attendees will be talking all about their work on the brain. This is a sneak peek of that meeting. It's with Dr. John Morrison from the University of California at Davis and Dr. Emilie Marcus from UCLA, who is also the incoming SfN Chair of the public education and communi…
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The brain’s 5 eras, the vaccine that protects against dementia, altruistic ants
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18:11Science editor Ian Sample sits down with co-host Madeleine Finlay and science correspondent Hannah Devlin to hear about three eye-catching stories from the week, including a study showing that the brain has five ‘eras’, with adult mode not starting until our early 30s. Also on the agenda is new research showing the shingles vaccine not only protect…
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The Lost Women of Science - Our Book for Young Readers
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21:16The Lost Women of Science by Melina Gerosa Bellows and Katie Hafner is an exciting book for young readers that brings to life the stories of ten remarkable women who changed the world of science but have been forgotten, or written out of history completely. Published by Penguin Random House’s Bright Matter imprint, the book transforms podcast episo…
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"Multiple snowstorms to bear down on Northeast, Ohio Valley in early December" (AccuWeather). "Cross-country winter storm could wreck post-Thanksgiving travel" (Yahoo). Can snowstorms be engineered? "Artificial Snowstorm Brings Chaos To Beijing" (ABC News). "China's artificially induced snow closes 12 highways" (Reuters). If the Chinese government …
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Walmart, AI, and the future of shopping, with Walmart CTO Suresh Kumar
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33:14Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is starting an AI-driven transformation that it says will impact every aspect of shopping and operations. Suresh Kumar, Walmart's Chief Technology Officer and Chief Development Officer, leads that effort. Kumar joins Pioneers of AI to take us inside Walmart’s adoption of robotics and AI in its warehouses, stor…
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Fusion – Ria Lina, Yasmin Andrew and Howard Wilson
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42:14Robin Ince and Brian Cox get all fired up, overcome their natural repulsion and come together for this stellar episode on nuclear fusion. They’re joined by plasma physicist Yasmin Andrew, fusion scientist Howard Wilson and comedian Ria Lina to uncover the secrets of star-making here on our planet. Together the panel discovers how the sun fuses atom…
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Apollo 1, Frank De Winne, and Moon Museum
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1:09:36It's the bumper end of year edition featuring the first European Commander of the International Space Station (ISS), Frank De Winne. He joins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to chat about his two missions, working together in space and the future of space exploration. We also meet Mark Craig, the director of the new Apollo 1 movie, visit a Moon m…
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Have you ever dreamed of spending a day in space? Humans have lived aboard the International Space Station for 25 years—or more than 9,000 consecutive days. In this episode originally published in 2021, experience a day in the life of astronauts Shane Kimbrough, Megan McArthur, and Thomas Pesquet living and working on the International Space Statio…
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Being Black, Military, and Raising LGBTQ+ Kids
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16:47An active-duty soldier opens up about balancing identity, service, and family. Dr. Raquel Martin unpacks what it means to be Black in the military while raising LGBTQ+ kids, and how self-awareness and purpose help maintain connection.
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Are We The Universe’s Way of Knowing Itself? With Brian Cox
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1:43:36What is truly foundational to the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice welcome particle physicist Brian Cox for a discussion about emergence, particles, consciousness, and the very fabric of spacetime. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/are-we-the-universes-way-of-k…
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Artificial intelligence can execute tasks in seconds that once took humans hours, if not days to complete. While this may be great for productivity, some researchers are concerned that our increasing use of AI could be impacting our ability to tackle difficult problems and think critically. To find out where the science stands, and how worried we s…
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Dr Hannah Ritchie: Is AI bad for the planet?
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32:30In this episode we put our resident data scientist in the hot seat, and discuss a range of topics across her new book, Clearing the Air. From AI’s energy appetite to the future of your household bills, and why electric vehicles leave Hannah feeling hopeful - her sharp, evidence driven answers will make you reconsider the headlines. Season five of S…
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The Truth About Creativity, Aging, and Discipline: From the World’s Best-Selling Author (James Patterson)
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50:11Creativity might not make you happier, but it can make you less unhappy. We know this from research. When people recall moments of creativity, their symptoms of anxiety and depression decrease, and well-being improves. Brain scans show that creative work activates the same regions of the brain as meditation, which helps to relieve the burdens of li…
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Using Red Light to Improve Metabolism & the Harmful Effects of LEDs | Dr. Glen Jeffery
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2:14:40Dr. Glen Jeffery, PhD, is a professor of neuroscience at University College London and a leading expert on how different colors (wavelengths) of light impact cellular, organ and overall health. He explains that long-wavelength light (red, near-infrared and infrared) can enter the body and brain to enhance mitochondrial function and thereby improve …
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337 - CITES, international shark fisheries policy, and Why Sharks Matter with Dr. David Shiffman
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38:03This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) hosts Dr. David Shiffman (@whysharksmatter), an interdisciplinary ocean conservation scientist whose research focuses on the ecology and conservation of chondrichthyan fishes, to talk about this week's COP20 CITES shark and ray proposals! David is a public science engagement specialist, an award-winning write…
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#95 (C&R Chap 10, Part II) - A Problem-First View of Scientific Progress
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57:59After a long hiatus where we both saw grief counsellors over our fight about Popper's theory of content in the last C&R episode, we are back. And we're ready to play nice ... for about 30 seconds until Vaden admits that two sentences from Popper changed his mind about something Ben had arguing for literally years. But eventually putting those disag…
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Micah Reading Isaiah 6: The Call—The Pedagogy of God
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3:03https://fidesetratio.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Isaiah-VI-Reading-by-Micah.m4a Isaiah 6 (ESV) Isaiah’s Vision of the Lord In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with…
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The evolution of sperm and the enduring mystery of the scrotum; How our brain rewires itself 4 times in life; The (real) disaster scenarios of imminent climate breakdown
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39:11Episode 334 Which sperm is the oldest sperm - the ancestor sperm that came before all others? Well, you might think it links back to an ancient animal that came before us, but the oldest sperm may actually predate animals altogether. We explore this plus the enduring mystery of the scrotum - and why a male’s most important body part is so delicate …
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Prostate cancer screening, and DNA building blocks in Bennu
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28:33On this week's news podcast, the former UK prime minister, David Cameron, calls for prostate cancer screening following his diagnosis. But does it really help to know you have the disease? Also, we find out about the DNA composition of the carbon-rich asteroid Bennu, the underlying cause of Santorini's recent earthquakes, and scientists discover wh…
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AGI, Immortality, & Visions of the Future with Adam Becker
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53:36Are we making science fiction a reality? Is that a good thing? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, & Gary O’Reilly and guest Adam Becker, science communicator and author of More Everything Forever, discuss sci-fi dreams, tech-bro promises, and the real science shaping our tomorrow. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-f…
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