Best Core Academy Of Science Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 116: Who is Core Academy of Science? 1:00:17

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When Todd isn't recording podcasts with Paul, what does he do all day? Find out in this episode as Paul learns all about the ministry of Core Academy. From scholarships to retreats to student mentoring, Core Academy is dedicated to training up a new generation of creation scholars. Find out more at coresci.org! Please excuse our sound quality, we a…

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Trouble in paradise: US plans for Pacific war 22:34

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With China as its new rival, America is reviving old wartime facilities across the Pacific. Our correspondent visits an abandoned airfield that has been given new life. The outlook for climate technology is surprisingly bright. And why the universe of Hello Kitty keeps expanding. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to sci…

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On a win and a player: Britain’s gaming prowess 18:38

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As the world’s biggest gaming fair gets underway, our correspondent looks at the surprising success of Britain, the world’s third-largest exporter of video games. Europeans are giving up their vices, so the public takings from sin taxes are falling. And the rise of “Bangla Teslas”: battery-powered rickshaws in Bangladesh. Listen to what matters mos…

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Peace by piece? Zelensky and Trump meet again 21:06

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After an inconclusive summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, the stakes are high for Volodymyr Zelensky’s meeting with the US president in Washington today. Enter the “solopreneur”: why AI is allowing entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses on their own. And a 400-year-old Chinese cough syrup is enjoying new-found po…

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826: Visualizing Molecules to Understand Links Between Structure and Function - Dr. Beth Stroupe 43:14

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Dr. Beth Stroupe is a Professor in the Department of Biological Science and the Institute of Molecular Biophysics at Florida State University (FSU). She is also Director of the Molecular Biophysics Graduate Program there. Research in Beth’s lab focuses on understanding what molecules and proteins look like. This is important for better understandin…

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A farewell to arms? Hamas considers its options 24:28

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Opinions of Hamas are shifting—among its international backers, in Gaza, even within its affiliates’ ranks. If it opts to disarm, what would happen next? A new analysis suggests using a sense of risk to explain markets’ movements might be focusing on the wrong emotion. And our final “Archive 1945” instalment relives VJ day through The Economist’s c…

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Frozen conflict? A special episode in the Arctic 23:28

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In Norway’s north, a geopolitical quirk may yet transform into a geopolitical conflict. We visit Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago that contains a Russian company town complete with a bust of Lenin. Ahead of the high-stakes, high-north summit in Alaska, our correspondents lay out why—perhaps even more than the Baltic states—the Arctic might be the fl…

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The Manifestation Principle that People Most Often Miss 27:34

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Is Manifestation Really Just “Poof” Magic? Think manifestation is all about sitting on a cushion, visualizing your dream life, and waiting for it to appear? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, Ani Anderson and Brian Trzaskos break down the biggest myth about manifestation—and reveal the real process behind turning ideas into reality. With pla…

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Just getting started: El Salvador’s president for life 23:07

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First he came for the gangs; then, for his critics. Now Nayib Bukele has come for El Salvador’s constitution, and there is little to stop him staying in office indefinitely. America’s paltry fertility numbers show a counterintuitive pattern: births are falling fastest where they were once highest. And France’s Provence region becomes a brand unto i…

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Next top model: GPT-5 and its AI rivals 21:42

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A look at progress in generative AI shows that OpenAI’s latest, greatest model sits on a neat curve of growing utility over time. But what other firms are on that curve, and where is it taking humanity? After a long, wary time, Japanese savers are getting into investing—with gusto. And what goofy, small-time wrestling leagues reveal about today’s A…

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The summit of its parts: Ukraine, Trump and Putin 23:49

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What is on the table for the meeting in Alaska? What are the red lines? What chance Ukraine would accept what is agreed, especially if its president is not even in the room? Many world cities would like to become the Detroit of electric vehicles; our correspondent visits China’s contenders. And treatments improve for even the worst cases of allergi…

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Episode 117: Tyrannosaurus rex: King of the Dinosaurs featuring Matt McLain 1:04:21

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With yet another Jurassic Park movie in the theaters, popular attention once again turns to dinosaurs, so Todd and Paul made a dinosaur episode! Special guest and T. rex expert Matt McLain tells us all about these "tyrant kings." Where do they come from? What were they like? And most importantly, how can a creationist understand the place of Tyrann…

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825: Sizing Up Signals in Seismic Waves to Understand Earth’s Interior Structure - Dr. Zach Eilon 44:41

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Dr. Zach Eilon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and he is also conducting research at Brown University. Zach is interested in understanding the earth’s tectonics, including how continents are built, how they break apart, and what is going on under the earth’s surface beneat…

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Not all’s fair: Israel and accountability 25:54

12 days ago25:54

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We take an expansive look at how much the Israeli justice system is holding its war machine to account. The results are so far unpromising. The idea, popular on social media, of “job-hopping” to ratchet up pay is looking ever less wise. And a look back on the life of Father Patrick Ryan, unrepentant improver of the IRA’s bombs. Get a world of insig…

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How Coaches Can Differentiate Themselves in a Crowded Market 35:42

13 days ago35:42

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Are coaches being replaced by robots? With AI stepping into the world of coaching and more professionals flooding the field than ever before, it’s never been harder—or more urgent—to stand out. In this eye-opening episode, hosts Ani Anderson and Brian Trzaskos dive into the rising tide of commoditization in the coaching industry and share exactly w…

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Duty regime: America’s consumers will foot the tariff bill 22:37

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As yet another tranche of Donald Trump’s tariffs takes effect, we look at why the duties might outlast him—and how American consumers will ultimately shoulder the trade war’s costs. Our correspondent visits US Space Command, which is preparing for a new age of combat in the heavens. And Gen Z’s obsession with big, personalised water bottles. Get a …

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Unsteady state: Somalia in disarray 24:02

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The country had been on the rise: beating back jihadists, strengthening its federal structure and gaining international stature. That has all reversed. In Britain levels of crime have fallen—but the changing nature of criminality has meant a smaller fraction of crooks getting caught. And 80 years on to the day our Archive 1945 project revisits the …

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Consultant management: McKinsey loses its shine 21:10

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The world’s biggest strategy consultant has smaller rivals nipping at its heels. As it nears 100 years old, we ask how it will navigate a tricky AI-inflected future. It is already hard enough to fiddle with travel plans to get the cheapest flight. A new thing to consider? Whether you’re flying solo. And in America, women’s-sports bars are prolifera…

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Degrees of freedom? Harvard’s shakedown dilemma 24:44

16 days ago24:44

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Donald Trump’s mission to bend higher education to his will maintains its sharpest focus on Harvard. Will the venerable university settle—and should it? Our correspondents meet with France’s top general, who believes Russia will threaten Europe sooner than many people think. And a look at how satire changes when politics is beyond parody and its pr…

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824: Looking Beneath the Surface to Study the Science of Water Movement, Distribution, and Quality: Dr. Tess Russo 38:05

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Dr. Tess Russo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University. Tess is a hydrologist which means she studies water. Her research examines how water moves, how much of it there is in the world, and how the actions of humans change how water moves in the world. Tess has been spending a lot of time doin…

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State swing: recognising Palestine 29:26

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The aims of France, Britain and Canada in recognising a Palestinian state are laudable—but now is not the time to deploy what little leverage they have. AI optimists reckon the era of superintelligence will bring about explosive growth; we ask what that world would look like. And remembering Tom Lehrer, whose rare gift for satirical song skewered a…

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My Grandmothers Hands - Book Review 29:25

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What if healing racialized trauma could start with your own body? In this deeply insightful episode, hosts Ani Anderson and Brian Trzaskos dive into My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem, exploring the powerful intersection of somatics, trauma, and generational conditioning. Through honest reflection, personal stories, and practical somatic prac…

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Luxe run out? LVMH 23:13

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LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, to use its proper name, is led by Bernard Arnault, who is credited with creating today’s luxury industry. Can he turn the firm around after its missteps? Why do fluffy K-dramas tempt North Koreans to brave the firing squad? It is not the political messages. And our Big Mac index shows trade-tantrum effects on th…

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Heavy meddle: Trump and Brazil 20:11

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President Donald Trump’s animus towards his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is best seen as solidarity with Jair Bolsonaro, another ousted president who clung to power. India has surpassed China as Asia’s biggest private-jet buyer, but not only because of rising numbers of super-rich. And Hong Kong’s quirky fusion cafes bloom abroad…

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Pause for little effect: a trickle of aid in Gaza 22:46

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Localised “tactical pauses” in Gaza relieve international pressure on Israel more than they relieve the pressure of starvation on Gazans. We ask how the aid effort looks on the ground. Japan’s law on couples sharing surnames is coming under fire; repealing it might actually help with the birthrate. And how Bad Bunny brought Spanish to the top of th…

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EU gotta know when to hold ‘em: America’s latest trade deal 20:38

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The European Union will swallow 15% tariffs in exchange for promises to buy American. We examine the accord and ask what will stick. The English region of the Midlands is unjustly overlooked, our correspondent says; how can it get its due? And Fauja Singh ran his first marathon aged 88—or thereabouts. Our obituaries editor reflects on his relations…

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823: Probing Protein Dynamics from Molecular Switches to Shape-Changing Viral Particles - Dr. Ganesh Anand 41:11

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Dr. Ganesh Anand is an Associate Professor of Chemistry as well as Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at The Pennsylvania State University (or Penn State University) at the University Park campus. He is also an elected Board Member of the International Society for Hydrogen/Deuterium Exchange Mass Spectrometry (HDX-MS). Research in Ganesh’s lab exam…

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Xiaomi the way: a Chinese tech giant gets bigger 23:03

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The smartphone giant is now making strong inroads in the electric-vehicle market. But can its boss’s belovedness at home translate to success abroad? Britain and Argentina are putting past differences behind them as the South Atlantic becomes a strategic hotspot. And how women’s sports, already sharply on the rise, can get bigger still. Get a world…

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Anti-anti-corruption? A bill in Ukraine sparks protests 23:49

27 days ago23:49

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A new bill threatening the independence of anti-corruption agencies has brought Ukrainians onto the streets and rattled international observers. London’s electric bikes are making it ever more a cycling city—and plugging longstanding transport gaps. And a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who did perhaps more than anyone to found the genre of heavy metal. …

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Tapping into Endless Confidence 37:37

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What if confidence isn’t something you build but something you tap into—like a tree effortlessly growing through solid rock? In this enlightening episode, Ani Anderson and Brian Trzaskos unpack the surprising truth about confidence. From the hidden impact of core limiting beliefs to the power of natural laws, they reveal how true, lasting confidenc…

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The smaller C: progress in beating cancer 21:56

28 days ago21:56

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Overall, more people are dying from cancer. But a closer look at the numbers reveals just how much success modern medicine has had at making the disease less deadly. The spiraling fortunes of Kraft Heinz since its formation from a merger is a sign of a wider malaise in the food industry. And Germany’s football-playing parliamentarians cannot keep p…

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Hawks v talks: barriers to peace in Gaza 24:44

29 days ago24:44

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Even as Western countries band together to condemn Israel’s actions, aid remains at a trickle and the war is expanding into a central-Gazan city. We ask how the horrors might end. As with many technologies before it, many worry artificial intelligence will ultimately dumb down its human users; will it? And why so many American men are injecting tes…

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Land of the rising shun? Immigration and Japan’s politics 22:49

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The Liberal Democratic Party, which has dominated the country’s politics for seven decades, just got a pasting at the polls—again. We ask why staid politics are getting swiftly messy. Iceland is a NATO member in a volatile region; at last it must consider raising its own army. And the tricky balance of company culture, job satisfaction and working …

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822: Using Lake Sediments to Get to the Core of Key Issues in Ecology and Conservation - Dr. Jacquelyn Gill 51:57

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Dr. Jacquelyn Gill is an Assistant Professor of Paleoecology and Plant Ecology at the University of Maine. Jacquelyn is a paleoecologist. She studies ecology and climate change over the past 20,000 years since the end of the ice age. This involves taking a forensics-like approach to analyzing the sediments and fossil records in lakes and bogs that …

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The ships are down: Houthis resume strikes 26:15

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Once again, commercial vessels sailing in the Red Sea are being attacked. Our correspondent explains why Houthi rebels, an Iranian-backed militia in Yemen, have regrouped. The islands of Tuvalu are sinking. Now Australia is offering residents the world’s first “climate visas”. And remembering Dutch agronomist Simon Groot. Listen to what matters mos…

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Gown and out: are British universities broke? 20:43

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UK universities are internationally renowned, but their finances are in a mess. Our correspondent offers a lesson in how to fix them. Why an amateur football league is thriving in China. And what Superman tells us about American foreign policy. Listeners of “The Intelligence” get 15% off our business writing and storytelling course. Visit economist…

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Evolving the Conversation on Coaching for Emotional Reactivity 32:27

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Ever feel like your emotions hijack the moment before you even know what hit you? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. In this episode, Ani Anderson and Brian Trzaskos crack open the misunderstood world of emotional reactivity with humor, heart, and science-backed insights. From decoding what emotional reactivity really means (spoiler: it’s no…

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The bomb (part 1): were nuclear weapons inevitable? 44:22

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Where did the world’s most devastating weapon come from? In a four-part series, we go behind the scenes at America's nuclear laboratories to understand how a scientific-mystery story about the ingredients of matter led to a world-changing (and second-world-war-ending) bomb less than five decades later. Nuclear weapons have been central to geopoliti…

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Internet dating: will AI kill the web? 22:31

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The business model of the internet is built on people visiting sites to find out information. As Artificial Intelligence changes how we navigate the web, our correspondent weighs the long-term consequences. Meet Austria’s “accidental chancellor” Christian Stocker. And fancy a beach holiday in North Korea? Listen to what matters most, from global po…

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Kyiv reprieve: Trump loses patience with Putin 23:00

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For months, Donald Trump has appeared to back Vladimir Putin. Now, frustrated at the lack of a ceasefire and fed up with Russia, the US president is offering to send weapons to Kyiv. Trust-busters are investigating a whiff of price-fixing in the perfume industry. And why bilingual people may have healthier brains. Listen to what matters most, from …

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Old-school Thai: is another coup coming? 21:15

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After Thailand’s constitutional court suspended the country’s prime minister, our correspondent explains the need for fresh elections to avoid economic stagnation – and the possibility of the army stepping in. More celebrities are setting up businesses. And what the sea slug can teach us about evolution. Listen to what matters most, from global pol…

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Episode 115: Creationism 101: Creation Ex Nihilo 52:40

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We’re resuming our Creationism 101 series! In this episode, we take a look at the doctrine called creatio ex nihilo. Is it really important that God created everything from nothing? Paul and Todd review all the biblical passages that support creation from nothing and how the early church supported this doctrine. The power of our God is manifested i…

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821: Illuminating the Quantum Physics of Ultracold Atoms - Dr. Chad Orzel 40:20

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Dr. Chad Orzel is the R. Gordon Gould Associate Professor of Physics at Union College. He is also author of the popular science books How to Teach Physics to Your Dog, How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog, Eureka: Discovering Your Inner Scientist, and the soon-to-be-released book Breakfast with Einstein: The Exotic Physics of Everyday Objects. In ad…

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The Weekend Intelligence: The hunt for Austin Tice 38:42

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On December 8th, 2024, rebels swept into Damascus and ousted Syria's dictator, Bashar al-Assad. One of the first things they did was open up the prisons. Syrians who disappeared years earlier began to emerge from their grim detention cells. Would missing American journalist Austin Tice be among them? In a new three-part series on The Weekend Intell…