Best That S Not Metal Podcasts (2025)

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Is AI watching you? The hidden links between research and surveillance 31:30

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We’d like to learn more about our listeners, please help us out by filling in this short survey. In this episode: 00:45 Is AI-research being co-opted to keep track of people? A significant amount of research in the AI field of computer vision is being used to analyse humans in ways that support the development of surveillance technologies, accordin…

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Heavy Metal - Baba Finds PL 59:56

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In this episode of the Band of Traders podcast, host Kyle and guests Bear Goes Long and Baba Yaga discuss personal updates, changes in the production cycle, market news, and their trading experiences. Baba tells the group about his experience with trading platinum and other commodities last week, while reflecting on the emotional aspects of trading…

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Embrace Inner Calm with Forest Ambience 2:00:01

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Meditation for Sleep: Your Ticket to Blissful Nights and Energized Mornings! Struggling to catch those elusive Z's? Say goodbye to restless nights and groggy mornings with Meditation for Sleep – your ultimate sleep sanctuary! 🌙✨ Dive into a world of tranquility where peaceful slumber awaits at the tap of a button. Whether you're battling insomnia, …

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Flight simulator for moths reveals they navigate by starlight 30:37

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We’d like to learn more about our listeners, please help us out by filling in this short survey. In this episode: 00:45 The tiny moths that use the stars to navigate Bogong moths use the stars to help them navigate during their enormous migration across Australia, according to new research. Every year, billions of these nocturnal moths travel up to…

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Sleep Therapy with Soft Rain on a Metal Roof 2:00:01

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Meditation for Sleep: Your Ticket to Blissful Nights and Energized Mornings! Struggling to catch those elusive Z's? Say goodbye to restless nights and groggy mornings with Meditation for Sleep – your ultimate sleep sanctuary! 🌙✨ Dive into a world of tranquility where peaceful slumber awaits at the tap of a button. Whether you're battling insomnia, …

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Embracing Discomfort w/ Sean Sawyer 40:11

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This week Kyle welcomes back Sean Sawyer, a seasoned performance psychotherapist, to explore the psychological edge of trading. Sean previews his upcoming six-week workshop, diving deep into two key concepts: the "Internal War Room" and "Discomfort as Data." The Internal War Room helps traders identify and manage competing internal voices, like imp…

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Hundreds of physicists on a remote island: we visit the ultimate quantum party 9:07

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According to legend, physicist Werner Heisenberg formulated the mathematics behind quantum mechanics in 1925 while on a restorative trip to the remote North Sea island of Heligoland. To celebrate the centenary of this event, several hundred researchers have descended on the island to take part in a conference on all things quantum physics. Nature r…

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This stretchy neural implant grows with an axolotl's brain 36:55

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00:45 A flexible neural-implant that grows with the brain Researchers have developed a soft electronic implant that can measure brain activity of amphibian embryos as they develop. Understanding the neural activity of developing brains is a key aim for neuroscientists, but conventional, rigid probes can damage growing brains. To overcome this, a te…

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Soothing River Flow for Peaceful Mind and Body 2:00:01

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Meditation for Sleep: Your Ticket to Blissful Nights and Energized Mornings! Struggling to catch those elusive Z's? Say goodbye to restless nights and groggy mornings with Meditation for Sleep – your ultimate sleep sanctuary! 🌙✨ Dive into a world of tranquility where peaceful slumber awaits at the tap of a button. Whether you're battling insomnia, …

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Trump wants to put humans on Mars: what scientists think of the plan 11:47

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In this Podcast Extra, we examine President Donald Trump's calls for NASA to land humans on Mars. Although the White House has proposed spending some US$1 billion in 2026 on Mars plans, critics say the final cost will likely be hundreds of billions of dollars spread over a number of years. This call comes amidst plans to drastically reduce NASA's f…

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Male mice can grow female organs — if their mothers lack iron 30:08

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00:45 Iron’s role in mice sex determination Iron deficiency in mice mothers can sometimes result in their offspring developing female sex organs despite having male sex genes, according to new research. While genetics has been thought to be the primary factor in determining offspring sex in mammals, the new work shows that a lack of iron disrupts a…

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Piano Melodies for a Restful Night 57:32

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Meditation for Sleep: Your Ticket to Blissful Nights and Energized Mornings! Struggling to catch those elusive Z's? Say goodbye to restless nights and groggy mornings with Meditation for Sleep – your ultimate sleep sanctuary! 🌙✨ Dive into a world of tranquility where peaceful slumber awaits at the tap of a button. Whether you're battling insomnia, …

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Return of The Shopkeeper 1:09:45

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This week Dan returns to join Kyle, Bear and Baba Yaga in a lively discussion about their personal experiences and changes in the trading community. They reflect on the evolution of their trading room, the challenges of balancing personal freedom with community obligations, and the decision to shift away from structured trading commitments. The con…

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Audio long read: Three ways to cool Earth by pulling carbon from the sky 15:59

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With the world looking likely to blow past the temperature targets laid out in the 2015 Paris climate agreement, a growing number of voices are saying that carbon removal technologies will be necessary if humanity is to achieve its long-term climate goals. If these approaches succeed, they could help nations and corporations to meet their climate c…

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New Blood Test Can Reveal Your Ultra-Processed Food Intake 9:44

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In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have developed a blood and urine test capable of identifying how much ultra-processed food is in your diet. By analyzing metabolites—chemicals produced as the body breaks down food—researchers can now distinguish between individuals who consume high amounts of ultra-processed foods and those who eat littl…

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Midnight Rain: A Soundscape for Sleep and Serenity 1:00:01

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Meditation for Sleep: Your Ticket to Blissful Nights and Energized Mornings! Struggling to catch those elusive Z's? Say goodbye to restless nights and groggy mornings with Meditation for Sleep – your ultimate sleep sanctuary! 🌙✨ Dive into a world of tranquility where peaceful slumber awaits at the tap of a button. Whether you're battling insomnia, …

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AI linked to boom in biomedical papers, infrared contact lenses, and is Earth's core leaking? 20:11

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00:33 Was a boom in papers driven by AI? A spike in papers formulaically analysing a public data set has sparked worries that AI is being used to generate low quality and potentially misleading analyses. Nature: AI linked to explosion of low-quality biomedical research papers 08:07 Lenses that give humans infrared vision Researchers in China have c…

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Discipline and Playlists - Afterhours 32:33

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Baba had some additional thoughts after we ended last week's episode on Discipline, so we turned the mics back on for some bonus content that somehow led to a deep dive into his musical tastes... Happy Memorial Day! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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2 Hours of Rainfall to Wash Away Stress and Anxiety 4:01:22

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Meditation for Sleep: Your Ticket to Blissful Nights and Energized Mornings! Struggling to catch those elusive Z's? Say goodbye to restless nights and groggy mornings with Meditation for Sleep – your ultimate sleep sanctuary! 🌙✨ Dive into a world of tranquility where peaceful slumber awaits at the tap of a button. Whether you're battling insomnia, …

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These malaria drugs treat the mosquitos — not the people 31:40

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00:45 Treating mosquitoes for malaria Researchers have developed two compounds that can kill malaria-causing parasites within mosquitoes, an approach they hope could help reduce transmission of the disease. The team showed that these compounds can be embedded into the plastics used to make bed nets, providing an alternative to insecticide-based mal…

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What is “Discipline?” 1:02:29

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In this episode of Band of Traders, Kyle and guests Bear Goes Long, Cleo, and Baba Yaga dive into the critical topic of discipline in trading. Cleo shares her struggle to stick to her trading plan after a big loss, highlighting the importance of external accountability and rebuilding self-trust. Baba Yaga emphasizes clarity of goals as a foundation…

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Fall Asleep Instantly with Calming Ocean Waves 43:45

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Meditation for Sleep: Your Ticket to Blissful Nights and Energized Mornings! Struggling to catch those elusive Z's? Say goodbye to restless nights and groggy mornings with Meditation for Sleep – your ultimate sleep sanctuary! 🌙✨ Dive into a world of tranquility where peaceful slumber awaits at the tap of a button. Whether you're battling insomnia, …

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The Science of Sleep: Creating the Perfect Soundtrack 58:25

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Welcome to Meditation for Sleep, your trusted companion for achieving deep, restful, and rejuvenating sleep through the transformative power of meditation. This podcast is dedicated to guiding you into a state of relaxation and tranquility, helping you overcome restlessness, stress, and insomnia. Whether you’re seeking peace of mind, relief from sl…

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How to transport antimatter — stick it on the back of a van 30:31

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00:46 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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NSF terminates huge number of grants and stops awarding new ones 11:15

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In 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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Sorghum: The Supergrain Hiding in Plain Sight 10:01

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From its impressive nutritional profile to its role in blood sugar balance and gut health, sorghum just might be the next superfood you’ve never heard of. Listen in this week as Dee digs into the ancient grain that’s quietly stealing the spotlight in modern nutrition. Whether you're curious about how to cook it, bake with it, or just want to divers…

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What Am I Capable of? - Roundtable 1:17:13

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Kyle, Baba Yaga, Bear Goes Long, and Cleo dive into trading psychology, exploring what traders are capable of… both good and bad. From Cleo’s $1,200 loss on a fake news spike to Baba’s disciplined recovery after a red day, they unpack how emotional discipline and risk management shape success. Kyle reflects on seeking flaws in his process, while Be…

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“90% of Traders Don’t Take Their Losses” Ft. Mandi Rafsendjani (@MPX_Trader) 54:28

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Kyle hosts Mandi Rafsendjani (@MPX_Trader), an Australian based trading psychology coach, to explore how childhood experiences shape trading decisions. We explore how generational trauma (like Kyle’s unstable childhood and Mandi’s codependent upbringing) fuels fear-based habits, such as letting losses run. Mandi emphasizes resolving emotions over c…

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Herring population loses migration 'memory' after heavy fishing 37:34

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00:46 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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“It’ll Go Further Than You Think It Should” - Roundtable 1:11:22

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Kyle, Baba Yaga, and Fleri dive into navigating volatile markets with nimble strategies and disciplined execution. Baba recounts a high-of-day short that could’ve been a “weekmaker” but slipped due to overzealous adds, while Fleri shares a monster long trade sparked by noticing a particular nuance of the 30s OR. Kyle celebrates sticking to his proc…

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Methyl Adaptogens: Your New Anti-Aging Dream Team 6:21

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The results of a new study shows that consumption of polyphenols in certain foods--known as methyl adaptogens--can turn back your biological clock. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the study and reveals the short list of common foods that literally help you age better from the inside out. Reference: Villanueva, J. L., Vita, A. A., Zwickey, H., …

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“Never Argue with Price” - Ft. Ariel Hernandez (@RealSimpleAriel) 52:55

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Join host Kyle on the Band of Traders Podcast as he chats with Ariel Hernandez, aka "@RealsimpleAriel," a swing and position trader who turned $30,000 into $3.5 million in just 16 months. Discover Ariel’s journey from a troubled past to trading success, his scalable swing trading strategies, and how he identifies leading stocks using tools like Fin…

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The dismantling of US science: can it survive Trump 2.0? 27:52

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In 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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Cocoa and Carob: A Sweet Duo for Managing Diabetes 6:57

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A new study shows that a specific blend of cocoa and carob powder improves metabolic health markers in people with Type 2 diabetes. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the study, the specific ratio of cocoa to carob used in the study, and how this delicious duo offers a new strategy for supporting blood sugar balance. Reference: Villalva, M., Garc…

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"Trust The Damn Work!" - Roundtable 56:53

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Kyle, Baba Yaga, and Bear Goes Long unpack navigating volatile markets with nimble trading strategies and disciplined adjustments. Baba shares how he flipped a short to a long when sellers faltered, while Bear confesses a bias-driven loss from ignoring his system. Kyle reveals how stats led him to ditch losing OR trades, emphasizing trust in data o…

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Audio long read: Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health? 17:33

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Research 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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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 20:27

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00:27 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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‘Dark matter’, 'Big Bang' and ‘spin’: how physics terms can confuse researchers 33:11

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Categorizing 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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Can You Be Healthy with High Cholesterol? 12:49

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Groundbreaking new research challenges conventional beliefs about cholesterol and heart disease. A one-year prospective study of 100 metabolically healthy adults following a long-term ketogenic diet found no correlation between extremely high LDL cholesterol and the progression of coronary artery disease. Listen in this week as Dee explains the stu…

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“Our Edge is Our Discretion” - Ft. Graham Glover, CEO of PriceSquawk 56:45

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Kyle welcomes back Graham Glover (CEO and co-founder of PriceSquawk) to catch up after hearing about some collaboration between Graham and 2yrflipper. From Australia’s sunny shores, Graham talks about restarting his podcast and crossing paths with TRADEPRO Academy. They also explore trading drills that gamify skill-building, like the “Zero Sum” cha…

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What a trove of potato genomes reveals about the humble spud 32:41

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In 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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Thyroid Signals: What Your Body’s Symptoms Are Really Saying 11:29

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If you’re struggling with fatigue, chronic constipation, weight gain, or weight loss resistance, an underactive thyroid could be the hidden cause. Listen in this week as Dee explains how the thyroid gland plays a big part in regulating metabolism, digestion, and energy, and the role of diet and lifestyle in treating the root cause of thyroid hormon…

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Define Your Targets! - Roundtable 52:19

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Kyle and Bear Goes Long dive deep into the realities of trading in this candid Band of Traders episode. They explore the struggle to define a repeatable trading process, and the discipline needed to stick to it. From battling strategy hopping to mastering scratches, they share personal wins and setbacks (like the urge to nuke an account!). Bear unv…

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“Management is What Makes Money” - Ft. Dan Passarelli 44:10

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In this episode of Band of Traders, Kyle and options expert Dan Passarelli as they explore how to supercharge traditional buy-and-hold investing with options trading strategies. Dan, founder of Market Taker Mentoring, shares insights from his upcoming book, revealing how covered calls and cash-secured puts can boost returns and reduce risk. They di…

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Long-awaited ape genomes give new insights into their evolution — and ours 29:48

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00:46 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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From Hippocrates to COVID-19: the scientific fight to prove diseases can be airborne 32:27

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Science 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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Talkin’ Tallow: Is This Rendered Beef Fat Good for Your Health? 11:02

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Beef tallow, aka rendered beef fat, was once a staple in American home cooking and fast-food kitchens throughout much of the 20th century. Though it declined in popularity due to concerns over its saturated fat content, it’s now making a comeback. Listen in this week as Dee breaks down the sizzling truth about beef tallow—its nutritional perks, pot…

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Keeping Municipal Bonds Tax-Free - Ft. Ian Cain 42:01

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In this episode of Band of Traders, host Kyle welcomes Ian Cain, Quincy City Council President and Qubic Labs founder, to discuss critical issues shaping local government and innovation. Ian dives into the surprising threat to tax-exempt municipal bonds, explaining how their potential loss could raise borrowing costs by billions and impact infrastr…

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Trump team removes senior NIH chiefs in shock move 11:32

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In 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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World’s tiniest pacemaker could revolutionize heart surgery 37:41

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00:46 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…