Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news
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Sounds Of Science Podcasts
The stories behind the worldās most iconic and fascinating sounds.
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Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we knowā¦and then keeps on going. The Unexplainable team ā Noam Hassenfeld, Julia Longoria, Byrd Pinkerton, and Meradith Hoddinott ā tackles scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and everything we learn diving into the unknown. New episodes Mondays and Wednesdays. From Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.
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If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
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Weekly podcasts from Science Magazine, the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary.
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You've got questions and astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter has answers - every episode you will come closer to complete knowledge of time and space!
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Dr Claire Concannon follows scientists into the bush, over rivers, back to their labs and many places in-between to cover the most fascinating research being done in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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The show on how we think, feel and behave. Claudia Hammond delves into the evidence on mental health, psychology and neuroscience.
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Join Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Lucy Smith and their scientific guests, with a bunch of curious triple j listeners for a weekly injection of science, myth-bashing and answers!
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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines ā in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength. If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave
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The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.
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Made for nature lovers and audiophiles alike, Future Ecologies explores our eco-social relationships through stories, science, music, and soundscapes. Every episode is an invitation to see the world in a new light ā weaving together narrative and interviews with expert knowledge holders. The format varies: from documentary storytelling to stream-of-consciousness sound collage, and beyond. Episodes are released only when they're ready, not on a fixed schedule (but approximately monthly). This ...
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Unseeable forces control human behavior and shape our ideas, beliefs, and assumptions. InvisibiliaāLatin for invisible thingsāfuses narrative storytelling with science that will make you see your own life differently.
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Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientistsā eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts and celebrity science enthusiasts they investigate life, the universe and everything in between on The Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC. From the smallest building blocks of life to the furthest stars, the curious monkeys pull apart the latest science to reveal fascinating and often bizarre insights into the world around us and what lies beyond. Ca ...
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As the planet we call home faces a climate emergency, Living on Earth is your go-to source for the latest coverage of climate change, ecology, and human health. Hosted by Steve Curwood and brought to you by PRX.
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Epic space stories. From the first Moon landing, to Apollo 13, to the Space Shuttle. Told by the people who made them happen. NEW: Season 3: The Space Shuttle. A sci-fi dream that changed spaceflight forever. From the boldest test flight in history to one of Nasaās darkest days ā the Challenger disaster. Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock tells the awe-inspiring story of the programme that brought triumph and tragedy. Some scenes in this series use recreated sound effects. Season 2: Apollo ...
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Brains On!Ā® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from Brains On Universe. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know theyāre dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/
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Go on an adventure into unexpected corners of the health and science world each week with award-winning host Maiken Scott. The Pulse takes you behind the doors of operating rooms, into the lab with some of the world's foremost scientists, and back in time to explore life-changing innovations. The Pulse delivers stories in ways that matter to you, and answers questions you never knew you had.
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How many organs could you donate and remain alive? How many planet Earths could fit inside the Sun? How high is a giraffe's blood pressure? Why is the sea blue? To find out, Ask The Naked Scientists!
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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
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Points North is an award-winning podcast about the land, water, and inhabitants of the Great Lakes. Through narrative, sound-rich journalism that is deeply rooted in a sense of place, each episode entertains, informs, and surprises listeners everywhere.
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Hosted by award-winning Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Melissa Joy Dobbins, the Guilt-Free RD - "because food shouldn't make you feel bad!" Join Melissa's conversations with a variety of experts on topics ranging from fad diets to farming and gain credible information to help you make your own, well-informed food decisions based on facts, not fear. For more information visit www.SoundBitesRD.com.
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Sounds of SAND invites listeners into a contemplative journey through the infinite cycles of existence - from its raw beauty to its deepest mysteries, from its intricate complexity to its profound wonder. Through intimate conversations, thought-provoking interviews, poetic readings, and carefully curated music, we weave together ancient wisdom with lived experience, creating a tapestry of sound that honors the great questions of being
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Nature sounds for relaxation, stress relief, meditation, sleep, or whatever you like. Enjoy.
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A Common Sense Selection! Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family. Hosted & produced by Lindsay Patterson (science journalist) & Marshall Escamilla (teacher). Visit www.tumblepodcast.com for educational content.
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A regular news roundup from the desks of TCTMD reporters covering the top stories in cardiology, hosted by the TCTMD editorial team.
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Sounds of Science is a monthly podcast about beginnings: how a molecule becomes a drug, how a rodent elucidates a disease pathway, how a horseshoe crab morphs into an infection fighter. The podcast is produced by Eureka, the scientific blog of Charles River, a contract research organization for drug discovery and development. Tune in and begin the journey.
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Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.
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Welcome to Boring History to Sleep ā the only show where falling asleep in the middle is not only allowedā¦ itās encouraged. Each episode takes you on a slow, uneventful stroll through the most yawn-worthy corners of the past: treaties nobody remembers, kings who ruled for three weeks, and revolutions that never really got started. Delivered in the softest, most sleep-inducing voice we could find, this show is like warm milk with a side of ancient trivia. Perfect for insomniacs, history nerds ...
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High quality nature soundscapes from real nature. Enjoy and listen ā Nature sounds amazing! Tervetuloa luontoƤƤnien maailmaan. Korkealaatuisia ƤƤnimaisemia suomalaisesta luonnosta. Kuuntele ja nauti. https://www.youtube.com/@naturesoundworld1
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(Formerly the Darkness Prevails Podcast) Host Darkness Prevails brings you Unexplained Encounters, a podcast where everyday folk share their most terrifying and unexplained experiences. From mysterious creatures seen in national forests to supernatural events disrupting peoples' lives, prepare to explore the unexplained. These stories might sound bizarre, but it's up to you to decide which to believe. Submit your story to Unexplained Encounters at darkstories.org
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Western Washington's North Sound Meteorologist Ted Buehner offers Puget Sound region weather information beyond the forecast and addresses listener questions in each Weather Minute Podcast.
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Sliced Bread is the series that investigates the latest ad-hyped products and trending fads promising to make us healthier, happier and greener. Are they really 'the best thing since sliced bread'? Science presenter Greg Foot finds out. Greg speaks to experts on a bunk-busting mission to test the latest consumer trends chosen by listeners. Do they live up to the hype? Or are they just marketing BS? Greg chats to the experts, dives into the data, performs tests and crunches the numbers before ...
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Safeguarding Sound Science from the National Center for Science Education combats misinformation, disinformation, and misconceptions with actual science. The second season of Safeguarding Sound Science examines the everyday impacts of evolution, the grand theory that informs our understanding of all life on this planet. Host Mat Kaplan talks with scientists, researchers, and other experts as they dispel common misconceptions about evolution, discuss its sometimes invisible importance in our ...
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Imaginary Worlds sounds like what would happen if NPR went to ComicCon and decided thatās all they ever wanted to cover. Host Eric Molinsky spent over a decade working as a public radio reporter and producer, and he uses those skills to create thoughtful, sound-rich episodes about science fiction, fantasy, and other genres of speculative fiction. In this award-winning podcast, Eric talks with filmmakers, screenwriters, novelists, comic book artists, game designers, and anyone who works in th ...
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Imagine harnessing the power of sound waves to heal the human bodyāthis isnāt science fiction, itās the reality of focused ultrasound technology. Join the conversation that explores the transformative power of this noninvasive therapy revolutionizing the treatment of nearly 180 diseases and medical conditions and giving hope to patients worldwide. Presented by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation.
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A podcast where an aromantic asexual girl and a biromantic demisexual girl talk about all things to do with love, relationships, sexuality, and pretty much anything else that they just don't understand.
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Words & Numbers touches on issues of Economics, Political Science, Current Events and Policy. Each Wednesday we'll be sharing a new Words & Numbers podcast featuring Antony Davies Ph.D and James Harrigan Ph.D talking about the economics and political science of current events. Words and Numbers is a CiVL Original Podcasts, learn more at civl.com
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Choosing Wisely: The Ethics, Science, and Emotion Behind Species Selection
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What if one decision could make or break your drugās success? Join Charles Riverās Sarah Gould as she unpacks the high-stakes, emotion-filled world of species selectionāand why itās about so much more than science. Discover how this critical choice shapes safety, speeds development, and drives innovation in todayās evolving research landscape. Showā¦
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A gospel song and a graveyard party: the unique sounds of New Orleans on the Day of the Dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jim Metzner
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Detecting the acidity of the ocean with sound, the role of lead in human evolution, and how the universe ends
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First up on the podcast, increased carbon dioxide emissions sink more acidity into the ocean, but checking pH all over the world, up and down the water column, is incredibly challenging. Staff Writer Paul Voosen joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss a technique that takes advantage of how sound moves through the water to detect ocean acidification. Neā¦
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Ep42: Focused Ultrasound for Womenās Health: One Patientās Adenomyosis Journey
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Adenomyosis is a condition in which the uterine lining grows into the muscular wall of the uterus, often causing heavy menstrual bleeding, severe cramping, and chronic pelvic pain. It is estimated to affect 25ā60% of women worldwide. Despite its prevalence, treatment options in North America remain extremely limited. Many patients are forced to choā¦
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AaS! 260: What's the Big Deal with the Weak Force?
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How did we discover the weak nuclear force? Why is it so strange compared to the other forces? What do mirrors have to do with all of this? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/pmsutter All episodes: http://www.AskASpaceman.com Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/PaulMSutter Reaā¦
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In this episode, we discuss how Meta and its algorithms shape what we see online, why the penny has finally been discontinued, and the legal and economic complications that follow from eliminating small denominations. For the āfoolishness of the week,ā we highlight a small-town newspaper that was awarded a $3 million settlement stemming from an unlā¦
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Stories claim that this region of Alaska is home to a huge number of unexplained disappearances. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Brian Dunning
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More than 32,000 asylum seekers are being housed in hotels in the UK, the latest figures show. There's been intense political debate in recent weeks focused on the cost ā both financially for the government and for local communities. But what about the cost to the mental health of those living in the hotels? Today weāre going to hear from an asylumā¦
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The era of AM radio isn't over, but it's well past its heyday. Dive in today for a trip down memory lane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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We treat dogs like they're part of the family. But do they know they are a different species, or do they think they're just short, four-legged people? In this episode, canine cognition researcher Alexandra Horowitz helps us puzzle out this question. Weāll also find out what happens (or doesnāt) when a dog looks in the mirror. Dogs are always dozingā¦
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An Apple Is An Ovary: The Science of Apple Breeding
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What's your favorite apple? Maybe it's the crowd-pleasing Honeycrisp, the tart Granny Smith or the infamous Red Delicious. Either way, before that apple made it to your local grocery store or orchard it had to be invented ā by a scientist. So today, we're going straight to the source: Talking to an apple breeder. Producer Hannah Chinn reports how aā¦
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Should the UK brace for a brutal flu season?
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This yearās flu season has begun more than a month earlier than usual, with a mutated strain spreading widely among younger people and expected to drive a wave of hospital admissions as it reaches the elderly. Science editor Ian Sample speaks to Madeleine Finlay about what we know so far and Prof Ed Hutchinson of the University of Glasgow explains ā¦
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Lab Notes: How are long-range weather forecasts made?
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It looks like most of Australia is in for a warmer-than-usual summer this year. That's according to the Bureau of Meteorology's long-range forecast, which was released in October. So ā without a crystal ball ā how do meteorologists make weather predictions so far out, how accurate are they, and how is climate change affecting them? You can binge moā¦
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Boring History For Sleep | The Strange Social World of Victorian Boarding šÆļøš„
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šļøšµ In Victorian cities, not everyone lived in grand homes ā most squeezed into boarding houses filled with strangers, secrets, and the faint smell of tea and coal smoke. Behind the lace curtains and polite smiles, people from every walk of life shared rooms, gossip, and the occasional scandal. It was a world of whispered ambitions, hidden romancesā¦
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How to 'Engineer' Your Dreams and End Nightmares
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How do our dreams connect to health, and how could ādream engineeringā help people get over nightmares? Researcher Michelle Carr writes about that in her new book āNightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer's Guide Through the Sleeping Mind.ā We talk with Carr about why we dream, the benefits of lucid dreaming, and what sheās learning about our ability toā¦
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Oil and water donāt mix ā unless surfactants step in. At Auckland University of Technology, a team of chemists has created a new kind of surfactant made from wood pulp rather than fossil fuels or palm oil. They hope that the cosmetic industry will be interested in this greener way to make smooth creams and lotions. Plus, what do geothermal spring mā¦
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298: Support Gut Health & Holistic Wellbeing with Science-Based Strategies ā Dr. Hannah Holscher
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/298 This episode is sponsored. Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & Activia. Dr. Hannah Holscher is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted. Gut health and the gut microbiome play an important role in overall wellā¦
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A dog on its ownerās grave. A killer whale carrying around its dead calf. A goose that isolates when its mate dies. These behaviors in animals may look like human mourning, but should scientists call them "grief"? (First published in 2023) Guests: Jennifer Vonk, comparative/cognitive psychologist at Oakland University; Jessica Pierce, bioethicist aā¦
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Mental āWorkoutsā Could Keep Your Brain Young
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Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age. The results of this 10-week study back earlier animal research showing that environments that stimulate the brain can increase levels of certain neurotransmitters. And other studies of people have sā¦
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Boring History For Sleep | Lost Empires of Ancient America ššŗ
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šŗš Long before European ships appeared on the horizon, vast civilizations were already thriving across the Americas. From the temple cities of the Maya and the roads of the Inca to the mound builders of North America, ancient societies built, traded, and dreamed in ways the world is still uncovering. So close your eyes and drift through forgotten cā¦
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Ep 365: Sex in Horror Movies (feat. Stepdean)
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Hey what's up hello! This week we're talking about spooky horror movies. Why do the characters who have sex always get killed? And what does it mean? Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod Follow: @soundsfakepod Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt www.soundsfakepod.com Buy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/bookā¦
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Boring History For Sleep | What People Did After Dark in the Middle Ages ššÆļø (Youād Rather Not Know)
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ššļø The Middle Ages had kings, knights, and cathedrals ā but also entire neighborhoods that history politely ignored. In the narrow alleys of medieval cities, āhouses of pleasureā were crowded, unsanitary, and constantly under the watch of church and crown. For many women and servants, it wasnāt sin or glamour ā it was survival. So close your eyes ā¦
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For millennia, we have tried to put human personalities into neat types, an effort psychology took up early in its history in an effort to legitimize itself. But is the idea of types ā which all personality inventories are based on - flawed to begin with? Find out in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.ā¦
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Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language w/ Adam Aleksic (from TED Tech)
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This week, weāre sharing a special episode from TED Tech exploring Gen Z slang words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from ā and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identities. Technologyās rā¦
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Qasem Waleed is a 28-year-old physicist who has lived in Gaza his whole life. In 2024, he joined a chorus of Palestinians sharing videos and pictures and writing about the chaos and violence they were living through, as Israelās military bombardment devastated their lives. But Qasem was trying to describe his reality through the lens of the most noā¦
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Energy Powers Democratic Wins, Earthās Cryosphere On Thin Ice, Rights of Nature for Stingless Bees and more.
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Novemberās elections brought victories across the country for state and local Democratic candidates who pledged to address rising energy costs. The challenges of meeting those promises the incoming Governors of Virginia and New Jersey, and Mayor of New York, will likely face. Also, a recent report warns that the European Alps, Rockies of the Westerā¦
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2025 Prime Ministerās Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools
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This yearās winner, Paula Taylor from The ACT Academy of Future Skills describes her approach to supporting teachers to be exceptional STEM educators.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Climate intervention becoming increasingly urgent
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Fine droplets of seawater sent high into the atmosphere could increase cloud formation and reflect more of the sunās heat.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Launch of The Best Australian Science Writing 2025 and the Bragg Prize for Science Writing
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A panel discussion featuring Bragg Science Writing prize winner Tabitha Carvan and runners-up Angus Dalton and James Purtill.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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In a May garden, the air quivers with birdsong: thrushes, chaffinches, lapwings, curlews, warblers, and the bittern fill the spring gardenās soundscape. The early morning sun slowly rises from behind the fruit trees, illuminating the blossoms and the gardenās lush greenery. Spring is here.
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What sounds do fish make? šš¶ We know that cows say moo, and sheep say baa, but what do fish say? Come explore āUnder the Seaā to discover the chorus of fish noises with help from fish ecologist Audrey Looby. Weāll find out how fish can be sneaky, loud, and even āslimy, grumpy cutiesā (Audreyās words) who go boop boop - and what they can tell us aboā¦
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Itās another news roundup! This time, we cover how, using data analytics ā and ironically, some AI ā a team at Cornell University has mapped the environmental impact of AI by state. They determined that, by 2030, the rate of AI growth in the U.S. would put an additional 24 to 44 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The team fuā¦
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In Ask! the Naked Scientists, Dr Chris Smith answers listeners' medical questions. This time, what causes a black eye? How can we alleviate the pain from a trapped nerve? How can you best stop severe bleeding? Why is sickle cell anaemia more common in Africa? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientistsā¦
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King Tide Season Is Here - What Is a King Tide?
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This Podcast answers that question and includes some recent significant King Tide events that have caused property damage in the Puget Sound region. Time to get prepared before the next King Tide.
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Boring History For Sleep | The ENTIRE History of Indiaš (5,000 Years in One Nap)
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šŗš¾ From the Indus Valley to independence, Indiaās story stretches farther than almost any on Earth. Empires rose and fell, religions were born, philosophers debated everything, and somehowādespite invasions, dynasties, and colonial chaosācivilization never stopped reinventing itself. So close your eyes and drift across five millennia of color, chaoā¦
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Solving the āgolferās curseā and using space as a heat sink
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First up on the podcast, Online News Editor David Grimm joins host Sarah Crespi for a rundown of online news stories. They talk about lichen that dine on dino bones, the physics of the lip-out problem in golf, and a brain-computer interface that can decode a tonal language (Chinese) from brain waves. Next on the show, Jeremy Munday, a professor of ā¦
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