The Nature Podcast brings you the best stories from the world of science each week. We cover everything from astronomy to zoology, highlighting the most exciting research from each issue of the Nature journal. We meet the scientists behind the results and provide in-depth analysis from Nature's journalists and editors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Exploring the coolest and most incredible stuff in science, from way back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth to a future where humans live in space! The Fun Kids Science Weekly is hosted by Dan and is the perfect science podcast for kids and families everywhere. Each week, you'll find episodes from series like Deep Space High, Age of the Dinosaurs and Professor Hallux. There's also a special guest, top experts answering all your science questions and Dangerous Dan - something scientific that’s ...
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Humans have domesticated and handled animals for 14,000 years. Modern times have brought urbanization and technology which have caused a drastic decline in human-animal interactions. As a result, the knowledge of how to properly handle, restrain, and house animals is in decline. In Better Animal Handling, C.B. Chastain, veterinarian and professor emeritus, describes effective, humane animal handling with emphasis on safety measures to prevent injury and the transmission of zoonotic diseases.
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The Animal Free Labcast is hosted by the CEO of Animal Free Research UK, Carla Owen, and is a frank, lively exchange and sharing of ideas and experiences by leading scientists, policy makers and animal protection ambassadors - all of whom seek a kinder science.Carla and her guests cut through the noise to break down why we need to accelerate human relevant science if we are to end the medical emergency - that which is in large part caused by the continued reliance on animals as models for hu ...
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Professor Steven Pinker has spent his life thinking about thinking. Now he wants us to join him. For this series Professor Pinker has created a critical thinking toolkit which he hopes will help all of us make better decisions about - well, everything. Steven will be joined by some big thinkers, and people who have to deal with the consequences of irrationality, as he sets out to steer us away from common fallacies and logical traps set by our own animal brains. Think with Pinker is produced ...
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Welcome to RESILIENT EARTH RADIO where we host speakers from the United States and around the world to talk about critical issues facing our planet and the positive actions people are taking. We also let our listeners learn how they can get involved and make a difference. Hosts are Leigh Anne Lindsey, Producer @ Sea Storm Studios and Founder of Planet Centric Media, along with Scott & Tree Mercer, Founders of Mendonoma Whale & Seal Study which gathers scientific data that is distributed to o ...
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The PrimateCast features conversations with renowned primatologists, wildlife scientists, conservationists and other professional animal enthusiasts about the processes and products of their work. The podcast is hosted and produced by Dr. Andrew MacIntosh, who's now the Senior Scientist, Wildlife Conservation at the Wilder Institute / Calgary Zoo. The show was incubated by Kyoto University's Center for International Collaboration and Advanced Studies in Primatology (CICASP), where Andrew wor ...
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Stein Monogastric Nutrition Lab Podcast
Dr. Hans Stein, Professor of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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What's the most dangerous item in an office? Are fireworks more likely to kill you than bumble bees? Matt Edmondson and Adam Kay are on a mission to compile the definitive list of absolutely everything that might kill you. And they're leaving no stone unturned in their search. From the animal kingdom to deadly jobs and even acts of god, they want to know what's most likely to kill us, and even how to avoid an untimely exit from planet earth. In every episode they make a case for an item to b ...
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Key Conversations with Phi Beta Kappa is a podcast from The Phi Beta Kappa Society's Visiting Scholars program, featuring leading scholars across multiple disciplines in conversation with Fred Lawrence, PBK's Secretary and CEO.
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Douglas James Cottrell, Ph.D., author, lecturer, professor invites you to listen in as he examines the Noetic Sciences, intuition, and the outer limits of human consciousness. Dr. Douglas James Cottrell is well known for his approach to seeking to understand the real-life experiences of the mystical side of life. You're warmly invited to call-in and tell your story or ask a question live on air. (718) 766-4421
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The Mating Grounds Podcast is a collaboration between #1 bestselling author, Tucker Max, and renowned evolutionary psychologist, Professor Geoffrey Miller, to teach men how to be successful with women, dating and relationships. Through discussions and interviews with the worlds leading experts in human sexuality, psychology, animal behavior, genetics and behavioral studies, they explain in clear and actionable terms precisely what men need to know about sex, dating, relationships, and women, ...
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Taking the Universe Around the World: The Horizons Tour Diary Podcast with Robin Ince
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As Robin Ince embarks on the world tour of Horizons - A 21st Century Space Odyssey with Professor Brian Cox, he has decided to keep a diary of their adventures, secondhand bookshop finds, local discoveries, artist manifestos, show reports and much more. The diaries are available in written form on the Cosmic Shambles website but this podcast features extended versions of the entries, clips and extra chat. Part of the Cosmic Shambles Network, the network for people with curious minds. Support ...
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BeProvided Conservation Radio takes you from the Santa Cruz Mountains to Africa with expert interviews in wildlife biology, conservation, environmental education, eco tourism and much much more. Our interviews help bridge the gap between international conservation efforts and local conservation efforts. Learn how you can help close to home and worldwide to save our wildlife, plants, water and environment. *Music by http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
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Win-Win Conservation: How Seacology Works with Indigenous Populations to Protect Island Habitats Worldwide Which Helps Balance Planetary Climate
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59:02Send us a text Seacology is a charitable organization headquartered in Berkeley, CA that works to preserve island ecosystems and cultures around the world, as well as conducting annual educational ecotourism trips. Founded in 1991 with the work of ethnobotanist Paul Alan Cox, the high risk of extinction for island fauna and the decline in coral ree…
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Animal Free Labcast #35 - Isobel Martin – Public Affairs Takeover: A Turning Point for Dogs in Labs?
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25:18This week on The Animal Free Labcast, Carla Owen is joined by Isobel Martin to discuss the recent parliamentary debate on ending dog experiments, sparked by a petition with over 238,000 signatures. Despite strong public and cross-party support, the government has refused to act — but momentum for Herbie’s Law is growing. They also explore bold prog…
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Journal of Animal Ecology | Editor Expertise: Darren Evans
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53:43For our ‘Editor Expertise’ series, we will be meeting with each of our Senior Editors, who will share the reason they went into animal ecology, their current and future research focus, and their experience working as an editor for the Journal of Animal Ecology. Our aim is to spread awareness of their research area and give you a chance to get to kn…
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How to transport antimatter — stick it on the back of a van
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30:3100:46 An antimatter delivery van takes its first road trip Researchers have developed a portable antimatter containment device and tested it by putting it in a truck and driving it around CERN. Their system could represent a big step forward in efforts to take particles made at CERN’s ‘antimatter factory’ and transport them to other labs, something…
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Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! You've been sending in your questions and this week, they're all about the Earth and the solar system! Find out my theory on how the Earth was made, what's in the centre of the Earth & how long it takes Neptune to orbit the sun… We also check in with Marina Ventura and her trusty sidekick Map App who…
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Send us a text Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about predators of pets and other animals, including: Predators of pets and livestock in the U.S. Coyote behavior Deterrents against coyotes and other predators Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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NSF terminates huge number of grants and stops awarding new ones
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11:15In this Podcast Extra, we examine recent developments US National Science Foundation, which has seen significant numbers of research grants terminated. In addition, there have been freezes on funding for new grants and any additional money to existing ones. We also discuss US President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026, which call…
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INSIDE YOUR BRAIN: A Doctor's Guide 🔬👨⚕️
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31:59It’s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and this week we're learning all about the power of neurosurgery! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, star…
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SEE Turtles Organization President, Brad Nahill on Ecotourism & protecting Sea Turtles - Leading up to World Sea Turtle Week June 2025
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59:25Send us a text This conversation is a lead up to the annual Sea Turtle Week each June, which kicks off with World Ocean Day June 8th and ends on the 16, Sea Turtle Week. 7 sea turtle species are highlighted each day along with one of the threats they face. Join Brad Nahill’s See Turtle organization and more than 150 global partners in raising aware…
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Herring population loses migration 'memory' after heavy fishing
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37:3400:46 How fishing activity altered the migration pattern of Herring Selective fishing of older herring has resulted in a large shift in the migration pattern of these fish, according to new research. For years, herring have visited sites on the south coast of Norway to spawn, but in 2020 a rapid shift was seen, with the fish instead visiting areas …
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MIDWEEKLY: How Dangerous Are Black Holes? 🕳️✨
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13:22Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! This week is all about AI, space... and grass! Find out if AI could develop emotions, how likely you are to fall into a black hole, when humans could live on Mars, and why grass is green! We also check in with Marina and her trusty sidekick, Map App, as they explore where our electricity is made and …
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Send us a text Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger for explanations on: Sense of smell in small companion animals Aromatherapy for handling animals Managing odors that adversely affect handling of animals Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Functional Ecology | Dr Abbey Yatsko: Why are trees hollow? Termites, microbes and tree internal stem damage in a tropical savanna
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31:07Functional Ecology author Dr Abbey Yatsko chats to Amelia Macho about her research article, 'Why are trees hollow? Termites, microbes, and tree internal stem damage in a tropical savanna'Abbey's study sought to understand how two important biotic decomposers, termites and microbes, decompose wood on the inside of living tree stems, shedding a light…
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Unraveling the Mysteries of Ancient China: Looking at Classical Texts, Nationalism, and Comparative Antiquity with Martin Kern
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23:42In this episode, Fred Lawrence speaks with Professor Martin Kern, a leading scholar in Chinese antiquity and a professor at Princeton University. Kern shares his unique academic journey, from growing up in post-war Germany to studying in Beijing during a period of political transformation. He discusses the complexities of interpreting ancient Chine…
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It’s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and on top of all that... Dan has a MASSIVE announcement to tell you all. Dan kicks off with the latest science ne…
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Reconnecting Markets with Nature Part 2: An Earth Day Talk with Financial Economist Ralph Chami & More About Blue Green Future
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59:21Send us a text Today’s episode is brought to you by Flukes International and is the 2nd half of an Earth Day 2025 conversation we had with Ralph Chami who is Co-Founder/CEO of Blue Green Future, a large team of innovators and thought leaders for natural capital finance and a nature-based economy. Ralph has over 32 years of experience as a financial…
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The dismantling of US science: can it survive Trump 2.0?
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27:52In this episode: 00:46 What will be left of US science after Trump 2.0? 100 days into his term, President Donald Trump and his administration have already caused the biggest shakeup in modern scientific history, slashing funding, bringing large swathes of US research to a standstill and halting many clinical trials. But many fear these actions are …
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Welcome back to another Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! This week, Marina’s talking to us all about the future of energy and I’m answering your science questions on how soap gets rid of germs, why the moon is white, and why some birds can't fly… Plus – how many Earths fit into the Sun? Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, a…
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Basic Handling of Small and Large Lizards
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10:43Send us a text This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger will guide you in how to handle lizards, including: Lizard handling hazards Handling techniques for small lizards Precautions for handling large lizards Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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FUTURE FOOD: The Amazing Science Burger 🍔🧪
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28:42It’s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and learn all about why studying rocks...ROCKS! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with the retu…
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Audio long read: Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health?
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17:33Research shows that, over the past two decades, rates of mental illness have been increasing in adolescents in many countries. While some scientists point to soaring use of smartphones and social media as a key driver for this trend, others say the evidence does not show a large effect of these technologies on teenagers’ psychological health. At th…
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Reconnecting Markets with Nature: An Earth Day Talk with Renowned Financial Economist Ralph Chami (part 1 of 2)
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59:02Send us a text What if we could see the invisible? The magnificent blue whale, stretching 110 feet long through ocean depths, remains completely invisible to our economic systems—until it's killed. In this profound Earth Day conversation with Ralph Chami, we discover how reconnecting our market systems with living nature might be our most powerful …
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Send us a text Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them for a description of equine longeing, including: What is longeing? What are the benefits of longeing? How is longeing properly performed? Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Animal Free Labcast #34 - Isobel Martin – A Legal Duty Ignored: World Day for Animals in Laboratories
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23:37This week on The Animal Free Labcast, Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davies mark World Day for Animals in Laboratories by exposing the lack of progress in replacing animals in research, despite legal commitments. They’re joined by Isabel Martin, Director of Public Affairs, who reveals how “replacement” is being overlooked in ethical reviews and shares bol…
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A brand-new colour created by lasers, a pig-liver transplant trial gets the green light, and a nugget-sized chunk of lab-grown meat
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20:2700:27 Five people see ‘olo’, a brand-new colour Using a laser system to activate specific eye cells, a team has allowed five study participants to perceive a vibrant blue-greenish hue well outside the natural range of colours seen by humans. Although the setup required to accomplish this feat is currently complicated, this finding could provide mor…
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MIDWEEKLY: What's The Rarest Star In The Galaxy?🌟🌌
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14:22Welcome space explorers to a trip around the solar system to answer your burning science questions! Why does our hair turn grey? Why do people hate certain foods? And what really is the rarest star in the galaxy? We also check in with Marina Ventura, who is out on a new adventure exploring energy! Today we learn all about what it is, how it works a…
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‘Dark matter’, 'Big Bang' and ‘spin’: how physics terms can confuse researchers
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33:11Categorizing things is central to science. And there are dozens of systems scientists have created to name everything from the trenches on the sea bed to the stars in the sky. But names have consequences. What’s in a name is a series exploring naming in science and how names impact the world. We look at whether the system of naming species remains …
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From Nigeria, Africa - Ahmed Tiamiyu Sr. Policy Advisor to Nigeria & The United Nations & Exec. Dir. CAPws--Community Action Against Plastic Waste in the Global South
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59:01Send us a text Our guest today is from Nigeria, Africa - a dynamic scientist who is dedicating his life to helping communities in the Global South do something about the enormous amounts of waste, specifically plastic waste, that is being exported by higher income countries to lower income countries. The name of the non-profit organization is CAPws…
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ANIMAL THOUGHTS: Inside Our Pets' Minds 🐶🐱
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32:15It’s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and learn all about what our pets are thinking! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with what sci…
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Risks of Handling Hogs Raised in Extreme Confinement
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10:46Send us a text This week Dr Chastain and Ginger will alert you to dangers in handling total confinement hogs, including: Damage to hearing Respiratory impairment Bite wounds Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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What a trove of potato genomes reveals about the humble spud
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32:41In this episode: 00:46 A potato pangenome Researchers have created a ‘pangenome’ containing the genomes of multiple potato types, something they believe can help make it easier to breed and sequence new varieties. The potato's complicated genetics has made it difficult to sequence the plant's genome, but improvements in technology have allowed the …
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Functional Ecology | Adam Devenish: Mutualistic interactions facilitate invasive species spread
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24:32Functional Ecology author Adam Devenish chats to Amelia Macho about his research article, 'Mutualistic interactions facilitate invasive species spread'Adam's study explored the impact of invasive Argentine ants on seed dispersal involving both native and invasive plants. Through field experiments comparing invaded and non-invaded areas, he observed…
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MIDWEEKLY: Can You Really Hypnotise Someone? 🌀🧠
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12:10This week, with Dan as your guide, we're covering everything you've been sending in - from what makes up the matter of the universe, to if you can really hypnotise someone! We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re finding out what we can do to protect the supply of water in the future. Join us as we explore fascinating facts, s…
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MUMMIES UNWRAPPED: Anatomy of the Afterlife 🏺💀
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32:34It’s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and learn all about the science of the past! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with the chances…
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Animal Free Labcast #33 - Professor Jens Schwamborn – Parkinson’s & Precision Medicine
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32:09This week, Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davies speak with Professor Jens Schwamborn about using midbrain organoids, 3D human brain models, to study Parkinson’s without animal testing. With Parkinson’s cases rising and current treatments limited, Jens explains how these models offer a more accurate and ethical alternative to animal research, paving the w…
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Ecotoxicologist Susanne Brander from the Scientists Coalition for the United Nations Global Treaty on Plastics Talks About the Next Session This Fall in Geneva Switzerland
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58:56Send us a text In today’s episode we talk with Susanne Brander, an Ecotoxicologist who is 1 of 12 core steering committee members overseeing 300 international scientific experts within the International Scientists Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty who are assisting with Navigating the Complexities of Plastics. An Ecotoxicologist as Susanne…
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Long-awaited ape genomes give new insights into their evolution — and ours
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29:4800:46 Complete sequencing of ape genomes Researchers have sequenced the complete genomes of six ape species, helping uncover the evolutionary history of our closest relatives and offering insights into what makes humans human. The genomes of chimpanzee, bonobo, gorilla, Bornean orangutan, Sumatran orangutan and siamang have been sequenced end-to-en…
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Send us a text If you like pet rabbits, join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to hear about: Behaviors of ancestors of the modern domestic rabbit Daily grooming behaviors of pet rabbits Territorial and maternal aggression of pet rabbits Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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MIDWEEKLY: Can Your Coat Make You Fly? 🧥🕊️
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13:38Today we're finding out how concrete is made, why we get headaches, and why we can't use our coats like bird wings... We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re finding out about water in space! Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidsliv…
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Journal of Animal Ecology | Editor Expertise: Professor Jean-Michel Gaillard
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17:59For our ‘Editor Expertise’ series, we will be meeting with each of our Senior Editors, who will share the reason they went into animal ecology, their current and future research focus, and their experience working as an editor for the Journal of Animal Ecology. Our aim is to spread awareness of their research area and give you a chance to get to kn…
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From Hippocrates to COVID-19: the scientific fight to prove diseases can be airborne
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32:27Science writer and New York Times columnist Carl Zimmer's latest book Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life we Breathe dives into the invisible maelstrom of microbial life swirling in the air around us — examining how it helped shape our world, and the implications that breathing it in can have on human health. Carl joined us to discuss histori…
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2024 Lebowitz Prize: A Discussion on the "Dehumanization and its Discontents"
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29:48This special episode of Key Conversations is joined by Kate Manne, associate professor of philosophy at Cornell University, and David Livingstone Smith, Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England. Each year, the Lebowitz Prize is presented to a pair of philosophers who hold contrasting views of an important philosophical question that…
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NIGHT-TIME MYSTERIES: The Science of Sleep 🌙 🛌
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27:32It’s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and learn all about the science of sleep! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with a ground-break…
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Trump team removes senior NIH chiefs in shock move
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11:32In this Podcast Extra, we hear the latest on how decisions by the Trump administration are affecting science in the US. Most recently, a purge of National Institutes of Health (NIH) leadership has seen the chiefs of multiple institutes and centres removed from their posts. Plus, after cancelling nearly all NIH projects studying transgender health, …
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Personhood for Nature & Living Things and Nature-Based Economies - a Look Back & Forward in 2025 "A Bellwether Year for the Ocean" with Resilient Earth Hosts Leigh Anne Lindsey (Producer/Editor), Scott ...
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59:01Send us a text This episode includes a radio show we recorded a year ago, April 2024, when we talked about the March 28, 2024 Declaration for the Ocean signed by Indigenous leaders of New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Tahiti, Tonga, Hawaii, and Easter Island. This treaty declared whales to be legal persons with inherent rights, including the right to …
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Prey and Predator Behavior in Domestic Animals
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9:17Send us a text This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger delve into: Physical characteristics of prey animals and predator animals Hunting tactics of predator animals and defense techniques of prey animals Animal perceptions of humans as predators or as prey Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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World’s tiniest pacemaker could revolutionize heart surgery
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37:4100:46 Millimetre-sized pacemaker fits inside syringe Researchers have developed a tiny, temporary pacemaker that dissolves when no longer needed, helping to overcome some of the challenges associated with current devices. Temporary pacemakers are often required after heart surgery but implanting them can require invasive procedures. This new device…
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MIDWEEKLY: What's the Deadliest Animal in History? 🦁💀
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15:16This week, Dan's answering your science questions! How far Uranus is from the Sun? Ever wondered how long humans have been on Earth? And perhaps the most pressing question of all: how do toasters not get hot on the outside? We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re finding out about the impact everyday life has on our water supp…
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LANGUAGE SECRETS: Why We All Talk Differently 🗣️🔍
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35:51It’s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and learn all about why there are so many different languages across the world! Dan kicks off with the latest scie…
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Audio long read: How quickly are you ageing? What molecular ‘clocks’ can tell you about your health
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17:56With money pouring in and an unprecedented level of public attention and excitement, scientists are publishing a steady stream of papers on ways to measure how rapidly a person’s body is declining. However, there are mixed feelings of enthusiasm and apprehension among researchers about efforts to develop tests that measure the impact of ageing on t…
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