Best Sift Science Podcasts (2025)

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Mass penguin die off explained, the shocking truth behind why African penguins are disappearing and what it means for our future 14:11

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Mass penguin die off explained, a crisis that wiped out ninety five percent of some African penguin colonies, raises a heartbreaking question: how does a thriving species fall to fewer than ten thousand breeding pairs and almost no one sees it happening? This episode uncovers the chain reaction that pushed an entire population toward collapse, from…

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NB555: AI and APIs Drive HPE’s Dual-Platform WLAN Strategy; Dell, HPE Dangle VMware Alternatives 47:06

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Take a Network Break! Our Red Alert calls out a dangerous vulnerability in the popular open-source React library. On the news front, HPE decides on a “both and” strategy for its two wireless portfolios and rolls out an option to let customers pick and choose among cross-platform features in Mist and Aruba Networking Central through... Read more »…

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Marine Wildlife Victory: Why New Protections for Manta Rays and Sharks Change Everything 17:10

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Marine Wildlife Victory raises a powerful question: what does it take to finally protect some of the ocean's most threatened giants, and why did it take this long? In this episode, you will hear how manta rays, devil rays, and several shark species faced years of intense pressure from overfishing and international trade, and why the world finally a…

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Digital ID and Vaccine Control 24:05

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Send us a text Become a SUPPORTER of the show and get a shout out in an upcoming episode, thank you for helping us keep the lights on - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559264/support Tonight we’re diving into the dark heart of control mechanisms: vaccines and the newly confirmed Digital ID system. (Side note: we have a special episode about vaccines/mR…

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Northern Right Whale Hope Story: Why the Population Finally Rose and What It Means Next 50:53

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Northern Right Whale crisis: For years, scientists and advocates have watched this critically endangered species decline due to ship strikes, fishing gear entanglement, and rapid ocean change. This episode asks a crucial question: Does the first population increase in years signal real recovery or just a temporary pause in a long-term crisis, and w…

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3I/ATLAS: The Waking Alien Sentinel? 39:58

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Send us a text Become a SUPPORTER of the show and get a shout out in an upcoming episode, thank you for helping us keep the lights on - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559264/support Our episode today centres on 3I/ATLAS – that's the third confirmed interstellar object hurtling through our solar system, detected in the vast expanse beyond our planetary…

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Episode 31: A Tale of Two Stories 33:19

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Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, boundaries and appearances collide in ways no one sees coming. First, a college roommate refuses to disappear for a day just to satisfy his friend’s conservative mother—sparking a clash between cultural expectations, personal space, and what it really means to feel at home. Meanwhile, in a far …

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What's behind your canned tuna? The shocking truth supermarkets never tell you 17:47

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Supermarket tuna raises a disturbing question: What's behind your canned tuna? In this episode, you uncover the hidden human cost of the global tuna industry, including the devastating story of fisherman Deby Putra Bunanda, whose health collapsed after months at sea supplying tuna for major supermarket brands. His experience reveals a deeper and da…

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NB554: AWS, Google Link Public Clouds; Trading Data Center Has Zero Chill 36:44

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Take a Network Break! We start with listener follow-up on Fortinet’s vulnerability numbering, and sound a red alert about an authentication bypass vulnerability in ASUS’s AiCloud service. AWS and Google announce a joint cross-cloud interconnect offering (other cloud providers are invited to play), Microsoft and Ciena pitch a new design to boost opt…

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COP30 Belém: The Hidden Decisions That Could Change the Ocean Forever 19:37

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Ocean crisis: COP30 Belém exposed massive gaps in climate action, and the ocean will carry the burden. In this episode we break down the missing fossil fuel commitments, the weak climate finance language, and the two track political system that threatens to push ocean science into the background. These decisions matter because the ocean is already …

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How Deep Sea Mining Could Break the Ocean's Most Important Wildlife Highways 1:01:06

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How Deep Sea Mining could permanently disrupt the ocean's most important animal routes, and most people have never thought about it. This episode asks the critical question: what happens when mining operations collide with species that rely on vast migratory pathways to survive? We break down the science in a way that makes the stakes impossible to…

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How Revolutionary is Alpha School? 16:35

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In this episode of EdTechnical, Libby and Owen look at Alpha School, a model that started as a micro-school in Austin, Texas, and is now expanding. At its core, Alpha condenses academic learning into a morning block where students work largely independently using software, supported by guides rather than traditional teachers. Afternoons are reserve…

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NB553: Palo Alto Networks Acquires Chronosphere; New Agentic AI Products for Orchestration and Networking 47:22

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Take a Network Break! We start with a relative path traversal vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiWeb. We’ll move on to an acquisition by Palo Alto Networks, another hiccup from our friends at Cloudflare, some AI announcements by Itential and Gluware, and finish with first quarter 2026 fiscal results from Palo Alto Networks. AdSpot Sponsor: Itential .…

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Fish Farm Clean Up: What they pulled from a Forty Ton Ghost Farm will SHOCK you! 14:56

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Fish Farm Clean Up reveals the hidden reality beneath a quiet coastline in Methana, Greece, where a ghost fish farm left behind more than forty tons of plastic cages, nets, metal frames, pipes, and even sunken boats. What looked peaceful on the surface hid a toxic underwater scrapyard that had been breaking apart and polluting the Saronic Gulf for …

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Classified, Weather Modification, The Conspiracy (Geoengineering) 54:25

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Send us a text Become a SUPPORTER of the show and get a shout out in an upcoming episode, thank you for helping us keep the lights on - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559264/support Weather Modification, Geoengineering, Chemtrails, HAARP, 5G, SRM and DARPA are just some of the topics in this episode. Tonight, we're in for a ride that's part history, p…

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Whales don't get cancer: How bowhead whale DNA could change human health 13:02

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Whales don't get cancer as often as you might expect, and in this episode you learn how the bowhead whale's unique DNA repair system is helping scientists understand cancer prevention and healthy aging. This Arctic giant lives more than 200 years, grows to airplane size, and still avoids the runaway mutation patterns that lead to tumors in other sp…

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NB552: Nokia Switches On AI Ops; IBM Seeks a Quantum of Advantage 44:58

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Take a Network Break! Red Hat Samba server has a remote command execution vulnerability, and we cover some follow-up on fusion as a viable energy source (still a work in progress). On the news front, we search for signs in SoftBank’s sale of its Nividia stake, Mplify debuts a new certificate on carrier Ethernet for... Read more »…

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Fish feed in aquaculture, understanding what goes into feeding farmed fish 1:10:52

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Fish feed in aquaculture is at the center of a complicated global story that most people never hear about. In this episode, Andrew sits down with marine biologist and policy expert Marine Cusa to explore the hidden world of fishmeal, fish oil, feed ingredients, and the surprising connections between aquaculture, wild fisheries, West African communi…

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Back to the Future: Two Years on with Daisy Christodoulou 32:31

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In this episode Libby and Owen are joined by Daisy Christodoulou MBE, EdTechnical’s very first guest from two years ago. Daisy is Director of Education at No More Marking and a leading voice in assessment. Daisy, Owen and Libby reflect over what’s changed in the two years since that first episode, including Daisy’s own views about the opportunities…

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Orcas vs Great White Sharks: How Killer Whales Are Changing Shark Populations 11:10

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Orcas vs Great White Sharks is more than a dramatic headline—it's a sign of how ocean ecosystems are shifting before our eyes. New drone footage shows orcas in the Gulf of California attacking and killing juvenile great white sharks in what scientists believe are nursery zones. The footage, captured in 2020 and 2022, reveals orcas flipping young sh…

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NB551: Cisco Adds AI to Tech Support; Cryptography Hits a Post-Quantum Milestone 28:59

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Take a Network Break! We start with a critical vulnerability in Cisco’s Unified Contact Center Express. On the news front it’s a Cisco triple play: the company brings AI to professional services and tech support with Cisco IQ, debuts converged infrastructure for the AI edge, and launches a new cert geared for running AI data... Read more »…

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Seagrass Decline in Moreton Bay: What Long-Term Research Reveals About Ocean Change 21:52

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Seagrass meadows are among the most vital yet overlooked ecosystems on our planet. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin explores a new 19-year study from Moreton Bay, Australia, which shows that seagrass coverage and diversity are declining over time despite short-term recovery periods. This long-term research reveals that whil…

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Animals Affected by Climate Change: How Seabirds Reveal the Hidden Impacts of Warming Oceans 1:09:57

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Animals affected by climate change are showing us how fragile our ecosystems have become. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, host Andrew Lewin speaks with Dr. Helen Killeen, a marine ecologist whose research connects seabird reproduction to shifting ocean temperatures, prey diversity, and climate pressures across the northern hemisphere. …

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Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 152 The Power of the Bond: How Science is Proving Pets Make Us Healthier 19:17

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In this heartwarming and eye-opening episode of Nine Lives with Dr. Kat, we welcome Steve Feldman, President of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), to explore how pets improve our physical and emotional well-being — with science to back it up. Dr. Kat and Steve discuss groundbreaking research showing the health benefits of pet ownersh…

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Marine Conservation Projects: Why Recent Wins for Endangered Species Matter 14:52

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Marine Conservation Projects are driving real wins: green sea turtles downgraded to least concern in many regions, North Atlantic right whales showing a small but meaningful uptick, and a new vaquita calf sighting offering hope. In this episode I explain the common thread behind these stories, targeted local projects, science monitoring, and laws t…

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NB550: A Cornucopia of AI Switches; DNS Strikes Again 29:38

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Take a Network Break! We start with some educational content on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors, and sound the alarm about a sandbox escape affecting the Firefox browser. On the news front, a DNS issue triggers a major Azure outage that affected numerous services and caused problems around the globe, Palo Alto Networks announces enhancements to... R…

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You're being Poisoned and you didn't even know it 27:15

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Send us a text Become a SUPPORTER of the show and get a shout out in an upcoming episode, thank you for helping us keep the lights on - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559264/support Conspiracy, agenda, FDA, bad food, regulators - Just the start... Welcome back, truth-seekers, sceptics, and night-owl investigators to another spine-tingling episode of T…

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Bill Gates & Climate Change: Why His Latest Comments Shocked the Climate Community 16:48

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Bill Gates and Climate Change have become a trending topic after the billionaire philanthropist argued that the world is too focused on cutting carbon emissions and not focused enough on improving human welfare. In this episode, I unpack what Gates said, why it caused such a reaction, and how his argument connects to decades of work in climate just…

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Are These Whales Doing Better? 12:30

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North Atlantic right whales have been teetering on the edge of extinction for decades, with fewer than 400 individuals left. But recent reports hint at a small sign of hope: the population may finally be stabilizing, or even slightly increasing. In this episode, Andrew Lewin explores what that really means. Conservation efforts, from slower ship sp…

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Guardrails and Growth: California’s AI Safety Push 15:05

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Millions of students now study with AI chatbots. There are growing concerns about what happens when vulnerable teens form emotional bonds with AI. Tragic teen deaths have sparked intense debate about how to protect young people from AI systems that blur the line between tool and companion. California just drew the first regulatory lines—but they're…

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Art and Ocean Science: How Creativity Reveals the Deep Sea's Hidden Stories 1:00:41

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Art and Ocean Science are merging in ways that bring new life to marine research and conservation. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, host Andrew Lewin speaks with the creative minds behind Ocean Networks Canada's "Surfacing Secrets" project, a groundbreaking collaboration where sculptors, theatre directors, and scientists explore how art…

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Nova Scotia Whale Sanctuary Approval: What It Means for Captive Whales and Ocean Conservation 12:50

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Nova Scotia Whale Sanctuary has officially received provincial approval, marking a monumental step toward creating Canada's first ocean refuge for retired whales. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin explains how this decision moves the Whale Sanctuary Project closer to reality, what challenges remain before the sanctuary opens…

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NB549: Startups Take on Switch, ASIC Incumbents; Google Claims Quantum Advantage 49:32

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Take a Network Break! Companies spying on…I mean, monitoring…their employees via software called WorkExaminer should be aware of a login bypass that needs to be locked down. On the news front, we opine on whether it’s worth trying to design your way around AWS outages, and speculate on the prospects of a new Ethernet switch... Read more »…

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AI and Water Usage: Do we really need to be worried about it? 19:42

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AI and Water are more connected than most people realize. As artificial intelligence continues to expand, the data centres that power it are using millions of litres of water every day to stay cool. This invisible demand is creating ripple effects across our freshwater systems, and ultimately, our ocean. In this episode, Andrew Lewin uncovers how A…

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Green sea turtle conservation: How one species' recovery gives hope amid a sea of decline 15:25

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Green sea turtle conservation shows us what's possible when people, policy, and passion align. Once nearly wiped out by overharvesting and habitat loss, the green sea turtle has made an inspiring recovery after decades of global protection. In this episode, Andrew Lewin shares a deeply personal story of encountering a turtle nest in Florida with hi…

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NB548: Broadcom Brings Chips to Wi-Fi 8 Party; Attorneys General Scrutinize HPE/Juniper Settlement 29:16

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Take a Network Break! On today’s coverage, F5 releases an emergency security update after state-backed threat actors breach internal systems, and North Korean attackers use the blockchain to host and hide malware. Broadcom is shipping an 800G NIC aimed at AI workloads, and Broadcom joins the Wi-Fi 8 party early with a sampling of pre-standard... Re…

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Coral reefs suffering from climate change: scientists warn we've crossed a tipping point 14:06

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Coral reefs suffering from climate change are no longer a warning for the future, they are happening now. A landmark scientific report reveals that warm-water reefs have already passed a tipping threshold due to global heating, leading to widespread die-offs and threatening the biodiversity and coastal protection they provide. For the millions of p…

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Madagascar Environment and Shark Science with Dr. David Ebert 50:57

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Madagascar Environment is at the center of this engaging conversation with Dr. David Ebert, a world-renowned shark scientist and co-host of Beyond Jaws. In this episode, we uncover the unique challenges and opportunities that Madagascar's marine ecosystems face, from biodiversity conservation to the pressures of unsustainable fishing. Shark science…

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Is social media really destroying teen mental health? 38:51

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In this episode of EdTechnical, Libby and Owen speak with Candice Odgers, a psychologist and researcher studying how online experiences influence children's mental health. They revisit the debate around social media and teen wellbeing, questioning the claims that social media use has caused rising rates of depression and anxiety. Candice calls for …

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Vaquita warns us about sharks: lessons for the ocean's future 13:52

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Vaquita stands as one of the rarest marine mammals on Earth, with fewer than 20 left in the wild. In this episode, we explore what the near-extinction of the vaquita teaches us about the future of sharks and why their survival is critical to the health of the ocean. Sharks play an essential role in keeping marine ecosystems balanced, yet they face …

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NB547: New Cisco Router Targets AI DCI; Salesforce Launches ServiceNow Competitor 30:55

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Take a Network Break! We start with listener follow-up on security browsers, and then dive into a deep pool of Juniper vulnerabilities to pick two critical ones affecting Juniper Space. We also get an update from SonicWall that the breach of its cloud storage service affected all users of the service. Cisco announces a new... Read more »…

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Marineland Beluga Whales: What's Next for Canada's Captive Cetaceans 18:50

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Marineland beluga whales remain at the center of a heated national debate after Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans denied the park's request to export 30 whales to a marine theme park in China. In this episode, Andrew Lewin explores the unfolding crisis, from the park's claims of financial hardship to the legal, ethical, and political ques…

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All The Sharks, filming, science, and stories from the field 1:29:07

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Shark conservation: All The Sharks brings you into the water with filmmakers and scientists, exploring how camera choices, site selection, and safety shape close encounters with tiger sharks, hammerheads, white sharks, and whale sharks. You will hear candid stories about reading shark behavior, managing lighting on fast passes from silky sharks, an…

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Nine Lives with Dr. Kat - Ep 151 Stress-Free Summer Travel and Care for Cats with Debbie Martin 22:23

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In this episode, we’re joined by Debbie Martin, Licensed Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior, to discuss stress-free summer travel and care for cats. Debbie shares expert tips on preparing cats for car travel, choosing the right carrier, and using Fear Free techniques to keep feline friends calm on the road. We al…

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Marineland Beluga Export Denied: What Happens Next for Canada's Captive Whales 14:12

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Marineland Beluga exports have been denied by Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans, igniting national debate over animal welfare, legality, and ethics. In this episode, Andrew Lewin breaks down what the 2019 law banning cetacean captivity means, why DFO refused Marineland's permit to sell 30 belugas to China, and what options exist for the f…

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NB546: Meta Mulls GPU Startup Purchase; Indirect Prompt Injection Exacerbates AI Risks 50:42

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Sustainability Business: Lee Stewart on Building Real Ocean Impact Through Smarter Operations 50:22

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Sustainability business: In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin talks with Lee Stewart about how businesses can make sustainability a practical, measurable part of their operations. They explore how carbon tracking, waste reduction, packaging design, and supply chain improvements can build resilience while cutting costs. Ocean li…

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Mentors: Climate Change is Hopeless? Here's Why You Should Still Fight 18:23

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Mentors: climate change is hopeless—at least, that's the message many young scientists are hearing from the people they were told to admire. But what if giving up isn't the only option? In this episode, I respond to a heartfelt email from a marine science student who refuses to stay silent, even when senior scientists tell her that solutions to cli…

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Why AI Detectors Don't Work for Education 18:49

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In this episode of Ed-Technical, Libby and Owen explore why traditional AI detection tools are struggling in academic settings. As students adopt increasingly sophisticated methods to evade AI detection - like paraphrasing tools, hybrid writing, and sequential model use - detection accuracy drops and false positives rise. Libby and Owen look at the…

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Jane Goodall: How One Woman Changed Conservation Forever 23:51

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Jane Goodall transformed the way we understand animals, conservation, and our place in nature. In this special tribute episode of How to Protect the Ocean, I reflect on Dr. Goodall's incredible legacy and what her life's work teaches us about empathy, science, and hope. From living with chimpanzees in Gombe to influencing ocean storytelling today, …