Best Adore Audio Podcasts (2025)

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Former NASA Leaders Are Sounding the Alarm on Budget Cuts 16:33

10h ago16:33

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The White House has proposed sharp cuts to NASA’s science budget, potentially reducing it to historic lows not seen since the early Apollo era. Beyond space exploration, NASA’s work influences daily life—from accurate weather forecasting to essential climate data for agriculture. Concerned by the effects of these cuts, all living former NASA scienc…

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S4 E46: Look out Below! 15:38

2d ago15:38

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James, Kady, and Brynleigh say goodbye to Joe before staging a rescue mission at WhittierCorp. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit ⁠GZMshows.com⁠ SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Support for Six Minutes is brought to us by ⁠Acorns Early⁠. Ready to teach your kids the smart way to earn, save, and spend? Get your first month on us when you h…

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Russia’s Earthquake, Wonders of Walking and Surprising Plant Genetics 11:02

3d ago11:02

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Host Rachel Feltman talks with Andrea Thompson, Scientific American’s senior sustainability editor, to discuss the massive Russian earthquake and the reason it produced such relatively minor tsunami waves. Plus, we discuss the lowdown on the Environmental Protection Agency’s move to repeal of the “endangerment finding,” the advantages of a brisk st…

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Is AI Conscious? Claude 4 Raises the Question 22:06

4d ago22:06

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Host Rachel Feltman talks with Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American’s senior tech reporter, about his recent exchange with Claude 4, an artificial intelligence chatbot that seemed to suggest it might be conscious. They unpack what that moment reveals about the state of AI, why it matters and how technology is shifting. Recommended reading: Can a…

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Ep 14: No Earthly Connection 29:23

6d ago29:23

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So here we are again, happy as can be in Rick Wakeman's luxury armchairs in The Great Lounge of his home in England. In this episode, Rick talks about No Earthly Connection and the famous Funky Chateau. He also chats about the Australian tour with Sky! and we hear about his work with the great Mitch Benn and even Blue Peter! It's a feast for the ea…

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Your Guide to Summer’s Extreme Weather, from Corn Sweat to Flash Floods 9:04

6d ago9:04

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The summer of 2025 has been a doozy in the U.S., with extreme weather across the country. Flash flooding caused destruction and death in Texas. Corn sweat made a heat wave in the eastern half of the U.S. worse in the Midwest. Senior editor for sustainability Andrea Thompson takes us through these extreme weather events. Recommended reading: Why Did…

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S4 E45: Check it out…Neverland. 12:40

6d ago12:40

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River and Sam meet a welcoming (?) party on Neverland. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit ⁠GZMshows.com⁠ SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Support for Six Minutes is brought to us by ⁠Acorns Early⁠. Ready to teach your kids the smart way to earn, save, and spend? Get your first month on us when you head to ⁠AcornsEarly.com/sixminutes⁠ Lear…

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Summer Meteor Showers, Short Summer Days and Ancient Arthropods 8:49

10d ago8:49

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If last Tuesday seemed to fly by, you can blame the rotation of Earth. Try to look up this week to see the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids meteor showers. Plus, we discuss FEMA cuts and ancient arthropods. Recommended reading: Texas Failed to Spend Millions in Federal Aid for Flood Protection https://www.scientificamerican.com/a…

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Greenland’s Ice Sheet Is at Risk—And So Are We 22:05

13d ago22:05

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Chief multimedia editor Jeffery DelViscio ventured to Greenland for a month to learn from the scientists studying the country’s ice sheet. He speaks with host Rachel Feltman about his time in the field and his takeaways from conversations with climate scientists. This story was supported by a grant from the Pulitzer Center. This story was made poss…

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What to Read on the Beach This Summer 10:31

15d ago10:31

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Scientific American has been reading, reviewing and recommending books for more than 100 years. These days Brianne Kane, our resident reader, is in charge of organizing our book recommendation lists to help science-minded people find the perfect read, including novels. She joins fellow book nerd Rachel Feltman to talk about the nonfiction and ficti…

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S4 E44: Breathe In, Breathe Out 12:51

16d ago12:51

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Cyrus does his best to stay calm, but Dr. Whittier isn’t making it easy. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit ⁠GZMshows.com⁠ SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Support for Six Minutes is brought to us by Acorns Early. Ready to teach your kids the smart way to earn, save, and spend? Get your first month on us when you head to AcornsEarly.com/s…

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High Horse Press Presents: Episode 4 of THE WIZARD OF OZ by L. Frank Baum 24:13

17d ago24:13

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The travellers come to an impasse on their way to the Emerald city. A huge divided the forest as far as they could see. They figure out a great way to get a cross but run into a frightening surprise on the other side. Hey everyone—Just a quick update: Starting on Wednesday, The Wizard of Oz will be moving to my main podcast feed, Cathi Colas Audiob…

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Time Travel to Tide Pool 101 from Our July 1925 Issue 8:57

17d ago8:57

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Time travel to an introduction to tide pools, the start of commercial air travel and an intercontinental aviation museum dispute. Host Rachel Feltman is taking a look at a 1925 issue of Scientific American for this archival episode. If you don’t find the past to be a blast, don’t worry! We’ll be back to our regular schedule of science news, deep di…

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Dungeons and Dragons’ Popularity Grows—And Science Follows 21:58

20d ago21:58

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Brennan Lee Mulligan is a professional dungeon master, playing Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game, for audiences online and in person. In January his D&D show on Dropout.tv, Dimension 20, played a live game at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show—and the game—experienced a resurgence during the COVID pandem…

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Ep 13: Viv Stanshall, John Wetton 32:23

20d ago32:23

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Welcome to another podcast from the legend that is Rick Wakeman, who this time tells us about a project that ANY prog fan ANYWHERE would have loved to be part of. Rick Wakeman, John Wetton and Bill Bruford. Would it have been called WBW.....or maybe BWW!. (Actually, it would have been called Wakeman, Wetton and Bruford..... it's all academic as Ric…

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The LIGO Lab Is Pushing the Boundaries of Gravitational-Wave Research 17:52

22d ago17:52

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Come with Science Quickly on a field trip to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Host Rachel Feltman is joined by Matthew Evans, MIT’s MathWorks professor of physics, to talk about the last 10 years of gravitational-wave research. Gravitational waves were discovered in 201…

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S4 E43: Finding Out Brynleigh’s Real Origin Story 15:51

23d ago15:51

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Brynleigh finds out her childhood was a lot different than she remembered. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit ⁠GZMshows.com⁠ SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Support for Six Minutes is brought to us by ⁠Acorns Early⁠. Ready to teach your kids the smart way to earn, save, and spend? Get your first month on us when you head to ⁠AcornsEarly.…

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High Horse Press Presents: Episode 3 of THE WIZARD OF OZ by L. Frank Baum 23:23

24d ago23:23

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Today we have Episode 3 of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Dorothy and the Scarecrow meet the last two members of Team Oz. The Tinman and the Cowardly Lion. They both have their own special ask and continue on with Dorothy along the Yellow Brick Road. So now we have no brains, no heart, and no home. That’s a lot of no. Let’s see what the lion ca…

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This Surgery Can Lead to Weight Loss—But Stigma Is Harder to Shake Off 15:48

24d ago15:48

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Each year more than half a million people undergo bariatric surgery, a procedure geared toward weight loss. But research shows that stigma around weight can continue to affect people’s lives even during recovery from the procedure. Larissa McGarrity is a clinical associate professor at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of …

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Why Do We Sing? Musicologists and Neuroscientists Seek an Answer 24:49

27d ago24:49

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Last year Science Quickly looked across disciplines to piece apart the science of singing. To understand why humans sing, musicologists collaborated on an international study of folk music. To understand how we sing, neuroscientists differentiated how our brain processes speech and singing. Music enthusiast and associate mind and brain editor Allis…

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What Does an Ailing Coral Reef Sound Like? 16:51

29d ago16:51

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Sick coral reefs are visually striking—bleached and lifeless, far from the vibrancy we’ve come to expect. But what does an unhealthy coral system sound like? In this rerun, conservation bioacoustics researcher Isla Keesje Davidson tells Science Quickly all about the changing soundscape of the seas. Recommended reading: 84 Percent of Corals Impacted…

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S4 E42: Out Searching for Lil’ Bryn 14:15

30d ago14:15

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James and Kady scour the woods for Little Brynleigh, while the older version of her learns a shocking truth. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit ⁠GZMshows.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy GZM Shows

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An Astronaut Shares His Passion for Space Photography—Live, from the ISS Cupola 17:35

1M ago17:35

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Ten months ago Science Quickly made space history by conducting the first-ever live interview from the cupola of the International Space Station (ISS). Astronaut Matthew Dominick spoke with Rachel Feltman about his work on the ISS and the stunning space photography that first caught our attention. Watch a video of the interview See more stunning sp…

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High Horse Press Presents: Episode 2 of WIZARD OF OZ by L. Frank Baum 22:46

1M ago22:46

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Welcome to Episode 2 of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum —the tornado has passed, the house has landed, and Dorothy is now the proud owner of some very stylish dead-witch shoes. This week, Dorothy and Toto hit the Yellow Brick Road on a mission to find the mysterious Wizard of Oz — and possibly a way home. But before they get too far, they meet th…

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Ep 12: John Lennon & Rick 37:46

1M ago37:46

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Welcome back to another episode of The Myths And Legends Of Rick Wakeman. In this podcast, Rick answers more of your fabulous questions on the subjects of King Arthur, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Curry! He also tells the incredible story of how he met ALL 4 of the Beatles, including being one of the last people to see John Lennon alive. Be par…

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High Horse Press Presents: A New Take On Old Classics 0:38

1M ago0:38

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This is Cathi Colas with High Horse Press. A New Take On Old Classics. Right now we're presenting THE WIZARD OF OZ by L. Frank Baum. New Episodes come out every Monday! So click your heels, hit subscribe, and follow us on your favorite podcast app. Rediscover the Classics. One chapter at a time. And there you have it. Hey everyone—Just a quick upda…

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Move Over Fireworks—Drone Shows Are Taking to the Skies 16:06

1M ago16:06

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Drone shows are replacing fireworks for summer celebrations. They’re safer and more environmentally friendly but complicated to program and run. A recent preprint paper proposes an algorithmic solution that can take some technical challenges out of drone operators’ hands and give engineers more creative control. Host Rachel Feltman speaks with rese…

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S4 E41: Hear me Out, Holiday 13:12

1M ago13:12

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Jude offers Holiday a deal, while Brynleigh lets go of the wheel. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMshows.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy GZM Shows

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Talking to the Host of Drilled about the Legal Battles around Standing Rock 13:06

1M ago13:06

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Protests around the construction of the now complete Dakota Access Pipeline brought national attention to Energy Transfer, the company that built and owns the pipeline and funded private security against the protestors. Energy Transfer sued the nonprofit Greenpeace for hundreds of millions of dollars. The company claimed that the Standing Rock move…

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High Horse Press Presents Episode 1 of THE WIZARD OF OZ by L. Frank Baum 20:59

1M ago20:59

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Today, we open the season with Episode 1 of THE WIZARD OF OZ by L. Frank Baum. The cyclone comes tearing through the plains of Kansas and Dorothy's house in right in it's path. Aunt Em and Uncle Henry get to storm cellar but Dorothy and Toto. Aren't so lucky. And there you have it. Hey everyone—Just a quick update: Starting next week, The Wizard of…

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How to Fight Bird Flu If It Becomes the Next Human Pandemic (Part 3) 32:51

1M ago32:51

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Creating a bird flu vaccine requires several layers of bioprotective clothing and typically a whole lot of eggs. H5N1 avian influenza infections have gone from flocks of chickens to herds of cattle and humans. Scientists at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute are taking their best guess at the strains of the virus that could spread and are crea…

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Bird Flu’s Jump to Cattle Took Dairy Farmers by Surprise (Part 2) 22:58

1M ago22:58

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Dairy cattle have become an intermediary between avian influenza found in wild birds and the handful of recorded H5N1 bird flu cases in humans. Senior news reporter Meghan Bartels took a trip upstate to Cornell University’s Teaching Dairy Barn. Early last year Texas dairy farmers noticed lethargic cows producing off-color milk. One of them sent Cor…

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S4 E40: Dr. Monica Purcell Anders, Out of Patience 13:57

1M ago13:57

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Monica faces the ghosts of her past inside WhittierCorp and makes a stunning decision. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMshows.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy GZM Shows

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How Bird Flu Went from an Isolated Avian Illness to a Human Pandemic Threat (Part 1) 31:17

1M ago31:17

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Bird flu outbreaks in poultry and cattle have caused concern for public health officials. There have been few reported cases of human transmission, but the growing risks of H5N1 avian influenza have virologists on alert. Researchers at the St. Jude Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Response take an annual visit to Delaware Bay to coll…

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What No One Tells You about Testosterone Replacement Therapy 12:14

2M ago12:14

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Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is exploding in popularity among men. TRT has been touted online as a cure-all for everything from low energy to poor mood and even as a way to increase masculinity itself. But how much of the buzz is backed by science? Host Rachel Feltman talks with journalist Stephanie Pappas about the realities behind the t…

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Ep 11: Going For The One 26:46

2M ago26:46

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In this episode of The Myths & Legends Of Rick Wakeman, Rick answers a question about remixes, which leads onto the way Going For The One was recorded, which leads onto how Awaken was made, which goes onto.......well, you'll hear. For many prog rock fans, Awaken is the ultimate, the Prog Rock anthem if you will, and in this podcast, Rick goes deeee…

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Why Your Gut Loves a Good Workout 9:51

2M ago9:51

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Host Rachel Feltman explores the surprising connection between exercise and the gut microbiome with Scientific American contributing editor Lydia Denworth. Drawing from her latest reporting, Denworth explains how aerobic activity can influence the microbial ecosystems in our digestive tract—boosting diversity, reducing inflammation, and even suppor…

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S4 E39: Out for a Cup of Joe…the Teenage Version 12:20

2M ago12:20

12:20

Brynleigh encounters the 1989 version of her father, but he and Kady are hardly love at first sight. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMshows.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy GZM Shows

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CDC Vaccine Panel Fired by RFK, Jr., Oceans Grow More Acidic, and Pangolins Threatened by Hunting 10:14

2M ago10:14

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has fired the experts on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel, sparking concern among public health officials. Ocean acidification has crossed a critical threshold, posing serious risks to marine life around the globe. And pangolins face growing threats from increased hunting, complicating …

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These Adorable Hamster Dads Take Fatherhood Seriously 13:22

2M ago13:22

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Most mammalian dads are pretty absent from their offspring’s lives. That sets the Djungarian hamster apart from its fellow fathers. These hamster dads are involved in the birth of their pups, care for them in infancy and even provide food during weaning. They also let the mother hamster go on cooldown walks outside of the burrow, which professor of…

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What ‘Immortal’ Jellyfish and Famously Old Tortoises Tell Us about Aging 14:27

2M ago14:27

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Animals’ lifespans can be far shorter or much longer than those of humans. Scientists are researching creatures such as “immortal” jellyfish and long-lived tortoises and digging deep into genetic codes to figure out why animals age—and what we can do to improve longevity in humans. João Pedro de Magalhães, chair of molecular biogerontology at the U…

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S4 E38: Who Says You Can’t Go Out 16:22

2M ago16:22

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Adam’s tortured history in Thornton Rust comes full-circle. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMshows.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy GZM Shows

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Cosmic Coin Toss, Record Heat in the North Atlantic and Living Worm Towers 8:51

2M ago8:51

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New simulations suggest the Milky Way’s long-predicted collision with Andromeda might be less of a cosmic certainty than we thought. A massive marine heat wave in 2023 sent North Atlantic temperatures soaring—equal to two decades’ worth of typical warming—with weak winds and climate change largely to blame. And researchers reveal that the planet’s …

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Is the National Weather Service Ready for an Extreme Summer? 14:21

2M ago14:21

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The dedicated staff of the National Weather Service are responsible for the data that underpin your weather forecast and emergency alerts. DOGE Service cuts to the NWS are putting the collection and communication of those data at risk right as we enter a dangerous season of hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and extreme heat in the U.S. Senior sustai…

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Ep 10: Keith Emerson & Tour Programmes 29:16

2M ago29:16

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In this episode of The Myths & Legends Of Rick Wakeman, the man himself is back answering your probing questions. You'll find out all about those FABULOUS tour programmes that Rick used to sell on tour, (Daily Error anyone?). Also, hear about Keith Emerson and how he and Rick used to pretend to be ENEMIES! There's even some archive audio of Rick an…

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S4 E37: Time Out in Thornton Rust 15:33

2M ago15:33

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River and Sam make a stopoff at Thornton Rust, where secrets abound. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMshows.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy GZM Shows

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Megalodon Diets, Teeth Sensitivity and a Bunch of Vaccine News 8:00

2M ago8:00

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The measles outbreak in West Texas is slowing. Health officials think an increase in vaccination rates contributed to the slowdown, but Texas lawmakers have pushed a new bill to make it even quicker and easier for parents to exempt their children from vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention goes counter to the American College of O…

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Are You Flourishing? This Global Study Has Surprising Takeaways 18:16

2M ago18:16

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Are you flourishing? It’s a more understated metric than happiness, but it can provide a multidimensional assessment of our quality of life. Victor Counted, an associate professor of psychology at Regent University and a member of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, joins host Rachel Feltman to review the first wave of results from…

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SNL Review: Margot Kidder & The Chieftains S04E15 1:09:29

2M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Top o' the late night to ye! It's St. Patrick's Day, 1979 and Matt, Keith and Kevin are checking out Margot Kidder and The Chieftains in their sole SNL appearances. Sketches include: St. Mickey's Knights of Columbus, Lois Lane, Fred Garvin, Men's Problems, Chicago and Franken and Davis. The Chieftains serenade us with If I Had Maggie in the Woods a…

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Diagnosing Male Infertility with a Mechanical Engineering Twist 10:39

2M ago10:39

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Male infertility is undercovered and underdiscussed. If a couple is struggling to conceive, there’s a 50–50 chance that sperm health is a contributing factor. Diagnosing male infertility is getting easier with at-home tests—and a new study suggests a method for testing at home that would be more accurate. Study co-author Sushanta Mitra, a professor…

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