Explore human evolution one story at a time. This award-winning show blends storytelling with science that will change your understanding of who we are.
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Plants are everything. They are also incredibly interesting. From the smallest duckweed to the tallest redwood, the botanical world is full of wonder. Tune in for a podcast celebrating everything botany.
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The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and co-host Shalma Wegsman as they answer your questions about dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Part of The University of Chicago Podcast Network.
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What would happen if you fell into a black hole? How big is the universe? Just what the heck is a quasar, anyway? You've got questions, and astrophysicist Paul Sutter has the answers! Submit questions via Twitter using #AskASpaceman or post to facebook.com/PaulMattSutter. Every week you will come closer to COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF TIME AND SPACE!
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Huberman Lab discusses neuroscience — how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. He has made numerous significant contributions to the ...
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Elke twee weken het laatste nieuws over ruimtevaart en astronomie met Herbert Blankesteijn, Luc van den Abeelen, Thijs Roes, Erik Laan en Michel van Baal.
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Jim Rantschler and Randy Morrison discuss physics from elementary particles to cosmological effects at the limits of our theoretical knowledge or have recently emerged.
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Podcast interviews with genius-level (top .1%) practitioners, scientists, researchers, clinicians and professionals in Cancer, 3D Bio Printing, CRISPR-CAS9, Ketogenic Diets, the Microbiome, Extracellular Vesicles, and more. Subscribe today for the latest medical, health and bioscience insights from geniuses in their field(s).
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Razib Khan engages a diverse array of thinkers on all topics under the sun. Genetics, history, and politics. See: http://razib.substack.com/
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Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us. Astronomy Cast is supported thru patreon.com/AstronomyCast.
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This Week in Microbiology is a podcast about unseen life on Earth hosted by Vincent Racaniello and friends. Following in the path of his successful shows 'This Week in Virology' (TWiV) and 'This Week in Parasitism' (TWiP), Racaniello and guests produce an informal yet informative conversation about microbes which is accessible to everyone, no matter what their science background.
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Join David and Will as they explore the paleontologists’ perspective on various topics in life and earth history. Each episode features a main discussion on a topic requested by the listeners, presented as a lighthearted and educational conversation about fossils, evolution, deep time, and more. Before the main discussion, each episode also includes a news segment, covering recent research related to paleontology and evolution. Each episode ends with the answer to a question submitted by sub ...
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TWiP is a monthly netcast about eukaryotic parasites. Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier, science Professors from Columbia University, deconstruct parasites, how they cause illness, and how you can prevent infections.
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Planetary Radio brings you the human adventure across our Solar System and beyond. We visit each week with the scientists, engineers, leaders, advocates, and astronauts who are taking us across the final frontier. Regular features raise your space IQ while they put a smile on your face. Join host Sarah Al-Ahmed and Planetary Society colleagues including Bill Nye the Science Guy and Bruce Betts as they dive deep into space science and exploration. The monthly Space Policy Edition takes you in ...
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Everything you wanted to know about evolution by natural selection in short, easy to digest, episodes. Hosted, and produced by writer Rick Coste.
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A myriad of AI, science, and technology experts explore the real challenges and enormous opportunities facing entrepreneurs who are building the future of health. Raising Health, a podcast by a16z Bio + Health and hosted by Kris Tatiossian and Olivia Webb, dives deep into the heart of biotechnology and healthcare innovation. Join veteran company builders, operators, and investors Vijay Pande, Julie Yoo, Vineeta Agarwala, and Jorge Conde, along with distinguished guests like Mark Cuban, Greg ...
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There’s a lot going on up there. Join space reporter Brendan Byrne each week as he explores space exploration. From efforts to launch humans into deep space, to the probes exploring our solar system, "Are We There Yet?" brings you the latest in news from the space beat. Listen to interviews with astronauts, engineers and visionaries as humanity takes its next giant leap exploring our universe.
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NASA’s technical workforce put boots on the Moon, tire tracks on Mars, and the first reusable spacecraft in orbit around the Earth. Learn what’s next as they build missions that redefine the future with amazing discoveries and remarkable innovations.
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Join Professor Fred Watson, world-renowned Astronomer at Large, and Sci-Fi Author and Broadcaster Andrew Dunkley, on their captivating podcast, Space Nuts. Dive into the vast universe of space, astronomy and astrophysics as they discuss the latest news, exciting space travel adventures, groundbreaking discoveries, and unravel the enduring mysteries of the cosmos. This engaging series offers a unique blend of expert insights and imaginative storytelling and listener input, making it a must-li ...
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Open your mind with Naked Neuroscience, the spine-tingling, interactive monthly exploration of the workings of the nervous system from the Naked Scientists.
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Functional Holistic Medicine | Natural Health Protocols You Can’t Miss Out On
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In this episode, we are once again joined by Dr. Tom Cowan, an alternative medicine doctor, author, and speaker known for his common-sense, holistic approach to health and wellness. Dr. Cowan is an expert in many areas of medicine, such as nutrition, homeopathy, anthroposophical medicine, and herbal medicine. He is also the author of various books,…
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Linking long lives with smart brains, and India’s science education is leaning into its history and traditions—but at what cost?
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The latest in our series on global equity in science, and how better memory helps chickadees live longer First up this week, as part of our series on global equity in science, Contributing Correspondent Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about an initiative in India intended to increase education about early “Indian knowledge …
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#449: 20,000 Black Holes, Polaris Dawn's Spacewalk & New Horizons' Deep Dive
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Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this enthralling episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into groundbreaking discoveries and missions in the cosmos. Episode Highlights: Swarm of Black Holes: Explore the astonishing possibility of a swarm of up to 20,000 black holes in a well-known region of Space. Once thought to contain a single i…
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Battling Biohazards: Diving Into Thomas Licker's Cleanup Crusade
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Today, we connect with Thomas Licker to discuss his decades of experience managing biohazard investigations and remediations. As a certified bio-environmental infection control remediator and recovery master, Thomas serves as the president of the American Bio-Recovery Association. Here, he has helped create and publish the Bio Recovery Site Risk As…
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Weirder Sex (Striped Maple)
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Welcome to the Alternative Sex Experience, featuring the striped maple (Acer pensylvanicum). In our continued discussion on dioecy, this one takes a curiously sexual turn. Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Support the pod and become a Treemium Member Follow along on Instagram Find Arbortrary merch on our s…
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Spotlight 2024 - Gavin, Fia, and Mike, I Wish You Were Dead
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Welcome to Spotlight 2024! In this series, we’re sitting down with our fellow paleo-podcasters to discuss Science Communication. This episode, we chat with Gavin, Fia, and Mike, hosts of I Wish You Were Dead! Find I Wish You Were Dead in these places: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lMCmCwK9y9xThOMVUcHiM https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKAuMrj_7PU…
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Europa in reflection: A compilation of two decades
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With less than two months to go until the highly anticipated launch of NASA's Europa Clipper mission, we take a look back at over twenty years of Planetary Radio episodes about Jupiter's most intriguing moon. You'll hear from Elizabeth 'Zibi' Turtle, planetary scientist at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, Bob Pappalardo, project scientist for Eur…
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[Interview] x1,000 Resolution of JWST But x1,000 Cheaper
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Interferometers are a great tool for getting incredible resolution without building giant mirrors. Why don't all telescopes use it? What projects should we expect and what could we get from them? What are the challenges? Finding out in this interview! 🟣 Guest: Dr. Gerard van Belle https://lowell.edu/people/gerard-van-belle/ 📜 Big Fringe Telescope: …
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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 137: The Roman Space Telescope - Uncovering the Dark Universe
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We don’t yet know what dark matter is, yet it makes up 85% of all the matter in the universe. The Roman Space Telescope will aim to unravel the mystery. With a field of view 100 times wider than the Hubble Space Telescope’s, Roman will study in near-infrared light the atmospheres of planets orbiting other stars, making other exoplanet discoveries a…
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Killer Whale Chronicles: Unveiling the Secrets
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Dive deep into the mysterious world of killer whales with Isabella Reeves, a passionate Ph.D. candidate in marine biology at the Cetacean Research Center. In this captivating podcast, Isabella takes you on a journey into the remote and harsh habitats of killer whales, the second most widespread species globally after humans. Isabella shares the cha…
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Crocodilians may have a somewhat intimidating appearance, but that doesn't mean they don't have feelings! We talk about why it's not cool to bop crocs on the nose with a shovel unless you're about to get eaten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.De către iHeartPodcasts
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The two brightest objects in the night sky barely peek into view in the evening twilight tonight. But you don’t have much time to look for them – Venus and the Moon set by the time it gets dark. There’s building evidence that Venus is an active world. Volcanoes appear to erupt on its surface, and giant blocks of rock may shift position. There’s no …
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Episode 79: Primordial Black Holes with QCD Color Charge with Elba Alonso-Monsalve and David Kaiser
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Jim talks with Elba Alonso-Monsalve and David Kaiser about the prospects to describe dark matter as tiny black holes that were created at the end of cosmic inflation. Due to the large inhomogeneities in the distribution of matter at that time, the black holes could form directly from the matter distribution and not be color neutral (in the sense of…
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One commercial astronaut is helping kids reach for the stars
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Blue Origin commercial astronaut and founder of the nonprofit organization SpaceKids Global, Sharon Hagle, is going back to space, this time, with an audience of young people audience. Eight lucky winners from SpaceKids Global’s contest will be able to watch Hagle launch into space and be a part of a Press Squad: interviewing members of Blue Origin…
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[Overtime Q&A] Starship Satellites, Alternatives to Black Holes, The Best Lifeform
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Could entangled electrons be used for FTL communications? Will Starship enable better satellites? Could we detect radiation on another world? Are there alternative explanations for black holes? Answering all these questions and more in this week's Overtime Q&A. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book c…
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Good Energy, Better Health with Casey Means
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Casey Means, MD, a Stanford-trained physician, cofounder of Levels, and author of the new book Good Energy, joins Vijay Pande, PhD, founding partner of a16z Bio + Health. Together, they discuss the downsides of physician specialization, the rising tide of chronic illness in the U.S., and how tracking biomarkers might allow people to determine the b…
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Labfront: Connecting the Dots Between Research and Real-World Transformation
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Chris Peng, the Co-Founder and CEO of Labfront, joins us to delve into the groundbreaking initiatives of their startup, poised to transform health research. Labfront is on a mission to bridge the gap between medical research and practical applications, aiming to remedy the deficiencies in our current healthcare system. In this episode, Peng shares …
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AaS! 231: What Made the Local Bubble?
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Where do we live within the galaxy? What shapes the local bubble? How long will we be inside it? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/spaceman and get on your way to being your best self. Visit BetterHelp to get 10% off your first month! Su…
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The Real Reason Tyrese Gibson is So Vulnerable Online, Why Men Are Killing Themselves, & Feeling Inspired as an Instrument of God
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FAST & FURIOUS and Billboard star Tyrese Gibson reveals why he is VULNERABLE online and explains the current Men’s Mental Health Crisis, how his Deep Faith and Connection to God guide him, his grief around losing friend and co-star Paul Walker & Living Through LA's Darkest Times in the 90's! He also opens up about life in LA during the Rodney King …
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Cosmic Queries – In a Zeptosecond
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Can nuclear fusion become the ultimate renewable energy source? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions about transporters, the smallest unit of time, expansion, and other ideas that push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to …
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If Planet Nine exists, it’s taunting astronomers. Several studies of the orbits of small bodies far from the Sun hint at the presence of a massive planet in the outer solar system. Yet the possible world has remained hidden. Planet Nine was suggested in 2014, based on the orbits of some big chunks of rock and ice beyond the orbit of Neptune, the Su…
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87 - The Good and the Bad of Peer Review
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There has been some criticism of the process scientists use to check each other's work. Today we take a deep dive into peer review to determine how broken it really is.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse.Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-…
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Egg Vitrification: Exploring The Social & Psychological Impacts Of Egg Freezing
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Joining us today is Marcia C. Inhorn, PhD, MPH, the William K. Lanman, Jr. Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs in the Department of Anthropology and The Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University. Dr. Inhorn is an expert in Middle Eastern gender and health issues. For the past 35 years, …
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Dr. Jamil Zaki: How to Cultivate a Positive, Growth-Oriented Mindset
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In this episode, my guest is Dr. Jamil Zaki, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Stanford University, director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Laboratory, and the author of the new book Hope for Cynics. We discuss cynicism and its healthier, more adaptive alternative, healthy skepticism, and how embracing healthy skepticism can enhance both our e…
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Ask Me Anything Part 10 - Naps and Sleepwalking
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In this latest AMA episode, Matt and Eti are back to tackle listener questions about naps and sleepwalking this time around. They begin by delving into the intricacies of power naps and their impact on brain function and sleep health, and go on to discuss the optimal timing and duration for naps, emphasizing that a balance between benefits and draw…
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Thanks to Joel and an anonymous listener for their suggestions this week! Further reading: Dieback and recovery in poplar and attack by hornet clearwing moth The enormous and beautiful Atlas moth: A male hairy tentacle moth without and with coremata extended [photos from this site]: The hornet moth looks like a hornet but can’t sting: Show transcri…
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Comets are some of the most beautiful objects in the cosmos – balls of ice and rock with tails that can stretch for millions of miles. But they’re also some of the most fickle objects in the cosmos – they don’t always meet expectations. And some fall apart – vaporized by the Sun. All of that is a preamble to the story of Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan…
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295 - Easy Crafts for the Insane - Kelly Williams Brown
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In this episode we sit down with author Kelly Williams Brown, an old friend who (I recently learned) had attempted suicide, which is the subject of this episode – suicide prevention and awareness. In the show we learn about Kelly's latest book, Easy Crafts for the Insane, in which she recounts how, after she gained fame and success as a NYT bestsel…
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#448: Galactic Life Cycles, Black Hole Growth & Space Junk Rings
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Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they dive into fascinating listener questions about the life and death of celestial bodies, black holes, and the mysteries of Space junk. Episode Highlights: Life and Death in the Universe: Trevor from Port Macquarie asks about the life cycle of the univ…
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Ep. 489 - Protecting Peak Plants Revisited
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The Adirondack Mountains are home to a remarkable diversity of plant species. Situated in northern New York, these mountains are harsh enough that they foster a thriving alpine community. Despite their ability to handle some of the worst weather conditions, alpine plants can be quite sensitive to human traffic. With more and more people flocking to…
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How Is Biology Informed By Quantum Physics? An Expert Explains
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How does quantum physics inform biology at a nanoscale? In what ways does biology exhibit quantum behavior? Clarice D. Aiello, a quantum engineer and Assistant Professor at UCLA, sits down to enlighten us… Clarice is an expert on nanosensors harnessing room-temperature quantum effects in noisy environments. With her research group, the Quantum Biol…
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Mommy Brain and the Mental Load of Motherhood
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Kim interviews Dr. Jodi Pawluski about mommy brain and the mental load of motherhood. How is society failing mothers? Is it okay to take anti-depressants [...]De către Jim Davies & Kim Hellemans
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Two important sky paths intersect on the eastern and western horizons as night falls now: the ecliptic and the celestial equator. The ecliptic is much easier to trace. It marks the Sun’s path across the sky. That path held great significance for many cultures, so they gave extra weight to the constellations it crossed – the constellations of the zo…
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TWiV 1145: Heartbeats and hoofbeats
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TWiV reviews a case of polio in Gaza, more Mpox, COVID-19 boosters, effectiveness of Ebola virus vaccine, measles cases across the US, an endogenous retroviral envelope protein that regulates human cardiomyocyte development, and submergence of an encephalitic alphavirus caused by receptor shifts. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, a…
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Star Diary: See a starry waterfall in the night sky (2 to 8 September 2024)
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A line of stars will appear to tumble down the sky into a nearby cluster this week, like a waterfall flowing into a splash pool, in a feature known as Kemble’s cascade. Find out how to see the sight for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week’s Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Transcr…
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Episode 199 - Hibernation
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Sometimes, an animal just needs to power down and wait. Many animals exhibit some form of torpor, including the long-term dormancy of hibernation. This episode, we explore how these species adjust their body functions, we discuss the pros and cons of this surprisingly common biological strategy, and we’ll take a look at what we know about the evolu…
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191 - STS-98 - Destiny Manifest (ISS 5A: Destiny)
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On STS-98 it’s time for the ISS crew to meet its Destiny. Oh wait, does everyone make that joke? How about “Destiny is on the manifest”? No, I already used that in the title. OK, let’s go with “humanity’s Destiny is off the planet”. Yeah, that works! Show notes: https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep191_sts-98 The Space Above Us website: https://thes…
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TWiV 1144: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
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In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin discusses Dr. Fauci’s case of West Nile virus, polio vaccine campaign develops in Gaza, disease that associates with Oropouche virus, mpox: vaccines, clinical trial for mpox antiviral and the WHO strategic preparedness and response plan before reviewing the recent statistics on SARS-CoV-2 infection, how to…
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Nanomaterials Are In Our Food – Are They Safe? | An Expert Explains
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How are nanomaterials being used around us – and what are the potential risks? Khara D. Grieger, an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Environmental Health and Risk Assessment at North Carolina State University, joins us to discuss this intriguing topic. With a Ph.D. in environmental engineering, Khara is interested in unpacking the us…
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One popular sci-fi trope is invasion by alien “bugs” – microscopic organisms from other worlds that could harm life on Earth. But scientists also are concerned about things working the other way around: Earth bugs contaminating other planets. So landers are sterilized to prevent them from carrying any hitchhikers. And when the life of an orbiter en…
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[Space Bites] Betelgeuse's Secret Companion // Starliner Fail Confirmed // New Glenn Launch Date
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Is Betelgeuse a binary star? Starliner is coming home empty. New Glenn is on schedule to launch NASA’s next mission to Mars. NASA’s solar sail unfurls. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📚 Suggest books in the book club: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1198440-universe-today-book-club 00:00 Intro 00:14 Betelgeuse could …
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Emotions are sometimes good to listen to when you’re trying to make a decision, but sometimes they’re not so good. However, as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explore in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, the more you know about how your brain works and what certain feelings may indicate, the more tools you have to act. The post Embodied Emoti…
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How To Develop Safe And Effective Medications | Exploring The Next Generation Of Therapeutics
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What will the next generation of medicine production look like? Dr. Govind Rao joins us today to discuss the importance of constructing safe and effective medications – standards that are harder to reach than one may think… Dr. Rao is a Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, and the Director of the Center for Advanced Sensor Technology …
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Cosmic Queries – Back to School Edition
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What do you wish you had learned in school? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice go back to school to answer questions about simulation theory, time dilation, white holes, the sound of space, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show…
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Star clusters are packed with stars, but not with planets. So far, only a few dozen of the more than 5600 confirmed exoplanets have been found in clusters. And two of those orbit a single star, in the Beehive Cluster. The dearth of planets could simply mean that planets are hard to find. Only a small fraction of the stars in the Milky Way Galaxy re…
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