Best Sar Tech Podcasts (2025)

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Wet market SARS CoV-2 origins revisited 35:17

5d ago35:17

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Last week, the website covid.gov looked very different, containing information on coping with covid and US research. This week it leads you to a White House webpage outlining lab-leak hypothesis – that the pandemic was the result of dodgy lab work at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The scientific consensus however continues to suggest a zoonotic c…

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Any more for Moore’s Law? 29:07

12d ago29:07

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After 60 years of doubling computer complexity every two years, can Moore’s law still predict the future power of the devices we use? In 1965, electronics pioneer Gordon Moore was asked to predict the next ten years of progress with the then new-fangled silicon integrated circuits. He estimated, based on physics and manufacturing technologies then …

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CMMC Compliance Insights with Swimlane's Head of GRC, Jack Rumsey 29:57

15d ago29:57

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Send us a text In this episode of the Reckless Compliance podcast, Max is joined by Jack Rumsey, Head of GRC at Swimlane. Jack shares his journey of navigating the world of compliance as Swimlane grows its presence in the federal market. The discussion covers Swimlane’s move toward CMMC Level 1, the challenges of balancing federal compliance with c…

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Researching pain, painlessly 43:03

19d ago43:03

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Pain, particularly chronic pain, is hard to research. New therapeutics are hard to screen for. Patients are not all the same. Sergui Pascu and colleagues at Stanford university have been growing brain samples from stem cells. Then they began connecting different samples, specialised to represent different brain regions. This week they announce thei…

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Earthquakes and the first breath of life on Earth 31:37

26d ago31:37

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How Myanmar’s tragic earthquake left a 500km scar on the surface of the earth in just 90 seconds. Also, more hints of a link between shingles vaccines and reduced dementia, and how earth’s first oxygen breathers seem to have evolved way before there was enough oxygen to breath. Judith Hubbard is a seismologist and earthquake analyst who has been gl…

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Breakthrough antivirals and fresh US grant cancellations 28:35

1M ago28:35

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This week, after five years of research, two newly discovered antiviral molecules have been shown to combat coronaviruses. Johan Neyts of the Rega Institute for Medical Research in Leuven outlines how he hopes the new molecule developed by his team might help us deal with emerging pandemics in the future. But as the US halts all Covid related resea…

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Columbia cuts and "transgender mice" 28:42

1M ago28:42

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There is continued upheaval in US scientific institutions under the new Trump administration. This week $400 million dollars-worth of grants have been frozen at Columbia University in response to “illegal” protests on the campus. President Trump also recently accused the Biden Administration of spending $8 million dollars on "transgender mice" expe…

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New warnings, familiar faces, and radio pulses 44:56

2M ago44:56

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Five years after the WHO pandemic announcement, an H5N1 call to arms from global health leaders. Also, the oldest western European face is found, the oldest impact crater possibly identified, and strange radio signals from space maybe explained. Presenter: Roland PeaseProducer: Alex MansfieldProduction Coordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth (Image: U…

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Unpacking SBOMs: Software Supply Chain Risks & Compliance Challenges 21:07

2M ago21:07

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Send us a text Welcome to this episode of the Reckless Compliance podcast, brought to you by Ignyte, where we share our expertise on cyber risk and help you navigate the complexities of federal compliance. I am your host, Max Aulakh. Our guest today is Aaron Bray, co-founder of Phylum, a company specializing in securing software supply chains. We d…

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S15E3: Is the future of geospatial in the cloud? A conversation with Swetha Kolluri 47:51

2M ago47:51

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In this episode, we speak with Swetha Kolluri, who works on AI and Digital Innovations at the World Bank. Previously serving as Head of Experimentation at UNDP in India, Swetha has dedicated her career to applying frontier technologies to social and environmental challenges. With her background spanning rural development, data science, and sustaina…

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An uncertain forecast for meteorology 44:19

2M ago44:19

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As the new administration in the US continues to make cuts to government agencies and scientific funding, NOAA – the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been particularly trimmed. This week the professional organisation for weather forecasters – the American Meteorological Society has published a statement pleading for clemency, arg…

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Joe Stalteri - Rescue stories, good chat, and should you join the military? 1:39:58

2M ago1:39:58

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This was originally recorded in 2021 and in honour of one of our fallen; Alfred Bar (R.I.P Mar 08/2017). We talk about life, joining the military, and Joe shares some good stories. Including one of a particularly bad parachute exit. It brings in perspective the danger of the job but also the value of excellent training. Joe is to be the next course…

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Asteroid 2024 YR4 crisis averted? 36:30

2M ago36:30

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Just two weeks ago the world learned of an asteroid that had an almost 3% chance of striking earth in less than a decade. Astronomers kept looking, and a team including Olivier Hainaut at ESO’s Very Large Telescope at Palanar, in Chile, have managed to narrow down the uncertainty such that we now know it will definitely not hit the earth. The secre…

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The UNTOLD Sacrifice of Law Enforcement (Extreme Violence & Scandals) | ATF Agent Peter Forcelli 1:25:11

2M ago1:25:11

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Former ATF agent Peter Forcelli exposes government failures, corruption, and the reality of law enforcement operations. ✅ Subscribe here on YouTube From Operation Fast and Furious to the Parkland school shooting, Forcelli provides an insider’s perspective on some of the most controversial topics in U.S. law enforcement. 🔹 Topics Covered: The real r…

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NSA's Secret Weapon for Small Business FedRAMP and CMMC Security 21:32

2M ago21:32

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Send us a text Welcome to this episode of the Reckless Compliance podcast, brought to you by Ignyte, where we explore cyber risk and compliance in the defense sector. I am your host, Max Aulakh. Today’s guest is Rose, an NSA liaison specializing in cybersecurity collaboration. Topics we discuss: The NSA’s cybersecurity mission and its role in prote…

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Who runs science? 36:28

2M ago36:28

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The Lancet this week features a paper calling for a financially sustainable network of influenza labs and experts across Europe. Marion Koopmans was one of the 32 expert signatures, and she describes how Europe needs to learn some lessons from the model developed previously in the US. The ongoing worries around avian H5N1 would be a great example o…

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Overcoming Adversity and Lifting Yourself Up with Joe O'Connor 1:08:14

2M ago1:08:14

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Motivation and Inspiration from Joe O'Connor, mastering personal development and life lessons from defeating death and overcoming insurmountable obstacles. ✅Subscribe on YouTube In this powerful episode of The NDS Show, Joe O’Connor shares his incredible story of survival, resilience, and transformation. From dying three times at age 14 to breaking…

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The MINDBLOWING Meaning behind the HEROIC Monuments of Austin Weishel 54:36

2M ago54:36

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This is a very visual episode!!! Subscribe on YouTube Austin Weishel, a bronze sculptor, joins to discuss his art honoring gr beret special forces, military heroes, veterans, first responders like police officers & fire fighters, and Betty White! From sculpting the Trojan Horse monument for the 10th Special Forces Group to the Nevada State Firefigh…

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Jigs and Reels - Rescue stories with Cookie and a chat about life in the military 35:29

2M ago35:29

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Im back! This time with some funny stories from Cookie, a SAR Tech from course 42. My episodes are sporadic but I've appreciated the on going support from everyone. I balance my personal, work, and "other" time so what i put out is what i can reasonably manage at this time. Im still very dedicated to improving this resource for people and sharing w…

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Hits from space 36:47

2M ago36:47

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This week the recently spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 had its odds of missing us “spectacularly” slashed by 1 percentage point. Still nothing to worry about maintains Patrick Michel of the International Asteroid Warning Network, and he expects that with better tracking data in the next few months (even courtesy of the JWST) that tiny chance of collision…

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Earthquakes swarms and whale chart toppers 32:35

3M ago32:35

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The mystery swarm of small earthquakes near the island of Santorini beg for more data collection. Also, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the US goes offline and whales learn song like kids learn language. Presenter: Roland PeaseProducer: Alex MansfieldProduction co-ordinator: Josie Hardy (Photo: Greece earthquake. Credi…

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Ep 31. Rock Exotica 59:10

3M ago59:10

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On this episode of the CMC Podcast, CMC instructor Doug McElmury talks to Rock Thompson from Rock Exotica. Rock Thompson is one of the most innovative and prolific people in any discipline that involves life safety rope equipment. In this podcast, Rock tells the story of the humble beginnings of Rock Exotica and how it has grown into a brand known …

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Make science great again 40:41

3M ago40:41

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Nasa's OSIRIS-REx mission to collect a sample from an asteroid has been a great success. Asteroid Bennu's sample yields a watery pool of history, thanks to an international team of scientists including the London Natural History Museum's Sarah Russell. Also, in a week of tumultuous changes to federal funding and programmes, we hear from some US sci…

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Arctic carbon starting to flip 26:29

3M ago26:29

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Thirty per cent of the Arctic is switching from carbon sink to carbon source. But could future fertilizer be made deep underground using less resources? Also, how and perhaps why globally 2024 had the highest number of fatal landslides in over 20 years, and an unexpected sound from space prompts a re-evaluation of how the earth’s magnetic field int…

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Scott Mann: A Green Beret's Personal WAR & WARNING to America 1:41:46

3M ago1:41:46

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Retired Green Beret Scott Mann shares the story behind Task Force Pineapple, the real challenges of the Afghanistan withdrawal, and the ongoing fight to protect America's security. Follow Nick for the latest updates https://X.com/ndsshow Follow Scott X: https://x.com/rooftopleader YouTube: @TheScottMannPodcast 🌟 Key Takeaways: How storytelling can …

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AI antivenoms and vegetarian hominids 34:55

3M ago34:55

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New types of snake-bite anti-venoms are designed by AI. Also, how much meat did human ancestors eat? How the Baltic Nord Stream gas pipeline rupture of 2022 was the biggest single release of methane ever caused by humans, and that Pluto met Charon, not with a bang, but more of a kiss. Using a high precision technique for spotting different isotopes…

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The REAL Story Behind Romania's 2024 Election with Claudiu Pândaru 20:08

3M ago20:08

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Claudiu Pândaru founder of Republica, provides the full context behind Romania's Election Turmoil involving Russian interference and Calin Georgescu's presidential campaign. The recent elections in Romania, the impact of political dynamics, and the growing mistrust in government institutions. Our guest delves into the significance of voter behavior…

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First US avian flu fatality 30:09

4M ago30:09

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H5N1 bird flu is still spreading across farms in the USA and this week claimed its first human life in North America - an elderly patient in Louisiana infected by backyard poultry. But last week, Sonja Olsen, Associate Director for Preparedness and Response in the CDC’s flu division, and her colleague Shikha Garg, published new analysis in the New …

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Five years of Covid: Part two 27:57

4M ago27:57

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Sars CoV-2 has been with us for five years. In the second of a 2-part special, Science in Action asks how well was science prepared for it? And are we any better prepared for the next one? Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Alex Mansfield, with Debbie Kilbride Production Coordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth…

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China's THREAT to the US: A MASTERCLASS with Glenn Tiffert 1:31:16

4M ago1:31:16

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Follow on X! ▶️ https://X.com/ndsshow Glenn Tiffert joins the podcast to explore the evolving landscape of U.S.-China relations, technological competition, and the future of global power dynamics. Glenn shares his insights on how China's strategic ambitions intersect with American innovation, and what this means for the future of democracy and econ…

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Five years of Covid: Part one 28:25

4M ago28:25

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Sars CoV-2 has been with us for five years. In the first of a two-part special, Science in Action asks how well was science prepared for it? And are we any better prepared for the next one? Presenter: Roland PeaseProducer: Alex Mansfield, with Debbie KilbrideProduction co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth…

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Sun Grazing 26:43

4M ago26:43

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New insights into how our skin learns to tolerate and co-exist with bacteria on its surface show great potential for the development of simpler and less invasive vaccines. Stanford University’s Djenet Bousbaine has published two papers in Nature detailing the microbiological research and mouse vaccination experiments that could change the future of…

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S15E2: Is the future of geospatial in the cloud? A conversation with Dr. Brianna R. Pagán 44:29

4M ago44:29

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Welcome to Season 15, during which we will host a series of conversations around the question: 'Is the future of geospatial in the cloud?' With ever increasing amounts of satellite data and computational power available, moving geospatial workflows to the cloud opens the doors to powerful insights. But what does it take to really switch to doing th…

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Warming oceans kill millions of birds 33:56

5M ago33:56

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Heatwaves in the pacific ocean have had a devastating effect on seabird populations in the north eastern US. Julia Parrish and colleagues publish this week 4 million deaths of Alaskan common murres attributable to rising water temperatures during 2014-16, representing half the population. One idea is that the fish on which the birds feed swim at de…

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Bovine H5N1 gets a sniff of humans 33:54

5M ago33:54

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Scientists have found that just one mutation in the current H5N1 virus in cattle can switch its preference from avian to human receptors. Jim Paulson and colleagues at the Scripps Institute did not use the whole virus to investigate this, but proteins from one of the Texas farm workers found to be infected. It suggests the bovine H5N1 virus has alr…

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Fifty years of Charm 39:27

5M ago39:27

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November 1974 became known as the “November Revolution” in particle physics. Two teams on either side of the US discovered the same particle - the “J/psi” meson. On the "J" team, at the Brookhaven National Laboratory, Sau Lan Wu and colleagues were smashing protons and neutrons together and looking for electrons and positron pairs in the debris. Ov…

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Faster, wetter, worse tropical storms 34:22

5M ago34:22

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It is hard not to have noticed the intensity of storms around the world this year, not least the Atlantic storms that battered the eastern US. A new study, using a new technique, confirms their attribution to climate change, and goes further, finding that many of them were actually raised in intensity category compared to how strong they might have…

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SUPERCHARGE Your Organization with SOFT SKILLS and Leadership Lessons from the CIA 1:59:05

5M ago1:59:05

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In this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation with CIA Leadership Executive Mike Mears, a seasoned leader with a fascinating background in intelligence, leadership development, and organizational transformation. Mike shares compelling stories from his career, explores the principles of effective leadership, and provides actionable advice …

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Don Adams - What is Medical Phase, how to be successful, advice on pre SAR experience 42:03

5M ago42:03

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In this episode, I sit down with Don Adams, the lead instructor for the Canadian SAR Tech Basic Medical Course, to explore the critical medical phase of Search and Rescue training. Don shares valuable insights into what the course entails, the challenges candidates face, and key tips for success. Whether you're aspiring to become a SAR Tech or just…

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Drastic plastic reductions 31:47

6M ago31:47

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Before December, the United Nations aims to have a global treaty in place covering efforts to limit global plastic production and pollution. In a paper in the journal Science, a team of scientists have used machine learning to estimate what happens by 2050 if we do nothing. But they have also found that the problem is solvable, with the right polit…

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New ways to study coronaviruses 29:10

6M ago29:10

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Many coronaviruses exist in nature that we don’t know much about. We don’t even know how and whether most of them might bind to human cells. Research published in Nature, by scientists at Wuhan and Washington Universities, describes a new way of designing novel receptor sites on cell cultures so that many types of coronavirus may now be cultured an…

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Global warming strikes again 33:55

6M ago33:55

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This week at least 150 people have been killed due to devastating flash flooding sweeping through areas of Valencia in Spain. Ana Camarasa Belmonte, Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Valencia, has been studying the flood patterns and hydrology of the area for years. Even she was astounded by the magnitude of the inundation. And, …

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S15E1: Is the future of geospatial in the cloud? A conversation with Jed Sundwall 49:32

6M ago49:32

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Welcome to Season 15, during which we will host a series of conversations around the question: 'Is the future of geospatial in the cloud?' With ever increasing amounts of satellite data and computational power available, moving geospatial workflows to the cloud opens the doors to powerful insights. But what does it take to really switch to doing th…

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Betelbuddy and Silk Road Cities 35:44

6M ago35:44

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Betelgeuse, one of the brightest and most famous stars in the northern night sky, has varied in brightness with an elusive pattern ever since observations began. Many theories exist as to why it ebbs and flows with apparently two distinct rhythms – one shorter and another around 2000 days long. But just recently two independent astronomical teams h…

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Donnovan Ball - What life is like at different SAR shops, how can you prepare for selection and much more 1:09:17

6M ago1:09:17

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Here I am sharing a conversation I had with SAR Tech Donnovan Ball. From course 45, Donnovan is an experienced SAR Tech and has operated at many shops in Canada. We talk about many things, including unique opportunities in SAR and how someone can prepare for selection. Enjoy, and thank you for listening Support the show…

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Marvels of life and death 36:02

6M ago36:02

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The “dewilding” effects of fish farming and mariculture are in the spotlight this week. Farmed fish can impact marine ecosystems in several ways, and surprisingly one of those is the effect it has on consumer perceptions of the impact of eating farmed fish, as researchers Becca Franks of NYU and Laurie Sellars at Yale suggest. Meanwhile, Manu Prake…

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Show Update - Was has been going on? 4:04

7M ago4:04

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I must start by thanking everyone for sticking with the show and showing support by listening and sharing with others. I'm posting a quick few minutes to share what is going on with The SAR Take and a promise that episodes will continue to be produced. Expect about an episode per month and occasionally nothing, but I'm also available for questions …

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Nobel convergence 38:04

7M ago38:04

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In the week the Nobel prizes for science are announced, Roland Pease takes a look at the stories behind the breakthroughs being recognized, and the themes that connect them. From the discovery of the tiny fragments of RNA that regulate our cells’ behaviour, via computer structures that resemble our brains, and harnessing those sorts of computers to…

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Excesses of rain 34:16

7M ago34:16

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As we were putting the finishing touches to last week’s Science in Action, the US National Weather Service was warning of Hurricane Helene’s fast approach to the Florida coast – alerting people to ‘unsurvivable’ storm surges of up to 6 metres. But the category 4 storm powered, as forecast, far past the coast and into the rugged interior of Tennesse…

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Historic weather extremes revealed using tree-rings 26:49

7M ago26:49

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Valerie Trouet of the University of Arizona tells us how tree-ring data has been used to show how the jet stream has shaped extreme weather in Europe for centuries, influencing harvests, wildfires and epidemics. Monash University’s Andy Tomkins discusses how, around 460 million years ago, the Earth was briefly encircled by a ring of dust – like Sat…

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