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True stories of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary survival situations. Stranded in the desert. Lost in the jungle. Marooned in the mountains. Shipwrecked on the high seas. You'll hear from individuals who had everything against them. But even then, they refused to give in… New episodes Thursdays. Get every episode a week early, as well as ad-free listening, with Noiser+. For more information head to noiser.com/subscriptions. For advertising enquiries, email [email protected] Hosted ...
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We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.
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NEW on The History Podcast: Half-Life. Drawn to a family legend about his German-Jewish family's dramatic escape from Nazi Germany in 1936, the writer Joe Dunthorne accidentally discovers a far more disturbing history.
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Learn about the fascinating life of marine animals, from coral reefs to the deep sea! Listen to increase your knowledge about fish, marine mammals, and marine invertebrates by exploring the biology and ecology of these animals. Videos at https://www.youtube.com/deepmarinescenes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ahoy! Welcome to the Sea Captain Way podcast with Phil Bender, where we help listeners navigate the uncharted waters of personal and professional growth. The Sea Captain Way is about energizing top performers to take on risks and push beyond their comfort zone to pursue life-changing goals and achieve peak performance. We’re going to help you build your vision by showing you how to break free of the boundaries that are holding you back.
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The goal of Science and the Sea is to convey an understanding of the sea and its myriad life forms to everyone, so that they, too, can fully appreciate this amazing resource.
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The Slow Newscast from The Observer takes the news slowly. We investigate, and every week we focus on stories that really matter in the UK and around the world. From wars in Ukraine and Gaza through to true crime and injustice and real life mysteries, The Slow Newscast team is devoted to narrative investigations covering some of the biggest topics of the day. Who are the people biohacking themselves in a quest for immortality? Or the man taking on an entire nation in the high seas to protect ...
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Living on the coast means living on the front lines of a rapidly changing planet. And as climate change transforms our coasts, that will transform our world. Every two weeks, we bring you stories that illuminate, inspire, and sometimes enrage, as we dive deep into the environmental issues facing coastal communities on the Gulf Coast and beyond. We have a lot to save, and we have a lot of solutions. Join us as we investigate and celebrate life on a changing coast. It’s time to talk about a Se ...
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Welcome to the Common Ground Sea Point Podcast. Common Ground Sea Point is a church community committed to making authentic followers of Jesus who be with Him, become like Him, and do what He would do. Guided by the foundational pillars of Presence, Formation, and Mission, our biblical preaching seeks to deepen our love for God, shape us in Christlikeness, and equip us to live out the Gospel in our city. For more information, visit: https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/
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God's Little Fortress by the Sea
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The Sea Together Podcast is a podcast where women surfers from around our planet share their love of sea and surfing and recount their authentic stories of overcoming adversity and engaging in creative pursuits. We have five categories: wellness and mental health, art/creativity, environmentalism, Pro Surfing, and women in leadership and business. We hope that it can inspire you to step into the fullness of your own life story and find joy and freedom in being authentically you. The podcast ...
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Explorations in the world of science.
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Whether you're in Seattle or a displaced fan somewhere else in the world, hosts Adam Emmert and Brandan Schulze bring you weekly recaps and Seattle Seahawks news as well as topics around the NFL. They have vowed to never fail to mention who is better at life than Skip Bayless.
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Weekly talks from Highgrove Church, Sea Mills, Bristol. Part of the Woodlands Church Family.
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An ongoing series of specially produced histories, bringing to life the stories and secrets that shaped cinema. @moviehistories secrethistoryofhollywood.com www.patreon.com/attaboysecret
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SEASON 07 WILL BEGIN FRIDAY JULY 28TH Unexplained is a haunting and unsettling bi-weekly podcast about strange and mysterious real life events that continue to evade explanation. A story-based show mixing spoken-word narrative, history and ideas - often to terrifying effect - that explores the space between what we think of as real and what is not; where sometimes belief can be as concrete as ‘reality,’ whatever that is… More info at www.unexplainedpodcast.com and on twitter @unexplainedpod ...
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Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news
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Renewing Your Mind is the daily podcast of Ligonier Ministries. R.C. Sproul launched this outreach to help Christians gain a deeper understanding of who God is as their minds are renewed according to His Word. Listen to today’s message to dig deeper into Scripture and apply its timeless truth to your life.
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Welcome to the Seacreatures Podcast, a show all about the amazing animals that live beneath the waves. On each episode we chat about a specific seacreature with a guest who has spent time and interacted with this ocean animal. Our guests range from marine biologists to divers to underwater photographers, citizen scientists, and people that have an intense passion for marine life.
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3 young siblings learn some hard life lessons when they're left to survive on the streets after a mysterious house fire. Now, they've been separated and must find their way back to each other. But life on the high seas isn't for the faint of heart - especially with a crazy bunch of merchant sailors...or are they? Join us on this interactive audio journey, as we navigate the meaning of found family, carve a path in destiny, and free ourselves in wild adventures!
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BUILDING COMMUNITY: Liberty Life Media is the pro-military media house for the 350,000 military Servicemembers, DOD personnel, Veterans, and their families who serve on The Liberty Coast’s 7 & 3/4 military bases and live in Florida and Georgia’s Camden, Nassau, Duval, Baker, Clay, Bradford, Putnam and St. Johns counties with relevant, relatable, referential, and usable information to support and enhance their lives.
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Firestorm Studios brings you The Drone Wars Podcast, a show that explores all facets of autonomous systems - ground, air, and sea - and their transformative impact on various aspects of human life, from agriculture to warfare. We feature interviews with CEOs, founders, and C-suite executives from the world's leading autonomy and robotics companies.
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Embark on a transformative journey with Jay Ramsden, the enlightening voice behind The Empty Nest Coach on TikTok and Instagram. Jay’s show will help you navigate the uncharted seas of mid-life and empty nesting as he thoughtfully unravels the threads of change, growth, and self-discovery in what has become your new normal. Jay will help you discover the endless opportunities awaiting you in this new phase of life because life doesn't end in your 40s, 50s, and beyond -- it begins again. Subs ...
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Kaitlyn Braun, a pregnant young woman in crisis, takes dozens of birth workers through an escalating series of disasters – rape, baby loss, and even a coma. One by one, the doulas struggle to support her and grieve with her, and even save her life as they’re led down a distressing path. And then the truth comes out. In this six-part true crime series, Sarah Treleaven untangles a complex web of lies and deception to ask who Kaitlyn really is and why she did the things that she did. Cases like ...
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ADRENALINE is a collection of Realm’s most riveting thrillers, mysteries, and crime stories. Every season, a new audio series will bring you to the edge of your seat — and keep you there. With episodes dropping weekly, you’ll never be without something to keep the adrenaline flowing. Current Season: The Understudy How far would you go to protect your daughter? Carolyn, Bronnie, Elise, and Kendall are bound together by one thing—their four daughters are best friends at the highly competitive ...
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Damon, Damo (active duty Command Master Chiefs), and Tisha (Retired Chief) share sea stories and have unfiltered conversations about current events, policies, and everyday life as a service member.
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The podcast that transports you to the ancient world and back, with some good conversation along the way. It's not just about ancient Greece. It's about a huge chunk of human history that the Greek texts give us access to: from Egypt and Babylon, to Persia, to Carthage and Rome, we'll sail the wine-dark sea of history with some expert guides at the helm. Topics will include archaeology, literature, and philosophy. New episode every month.
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Life isn't always perfect, but if you listen to the breeze everything gets better!
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Sea Views podcast where we are floating the big issues in maritime safety. We talk with thought provoking experts and experienced practitioners in maritime. Every guest brings their own perspective on how to bring about change so that all seafarers will benefit from a safer and better life at sea. Sea Views is supported by The CHIRP Charitable Trust and funded by The Seafarers' Charity.
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Scoundrel's Inn is your home for pirate music; sea shanties, drinking and bawdy songs. The show airs LIVE most Monday afternoons at 2pm CST & every Wednesday night at 8pm central. Pirate Music For That Pirate Life. Support us on PayPal!
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Go beneath the surface of the Cold War in this story-driven podcast hosted by a former U.S. Navy submariner. From covert missions and underwater espionage to near-catastrophic encounters in the deep, Deep Sea Secrets explores the real-life tension, technology, and tactics of submarine warfare between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. These are the stories you’ve never heard—told by someone who lived them.
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You know when you can’t sleep at night so you Google everything about deep sea diving? Things I Learned Last Night (TILLN) is that, but in a podcast. Check us out on Spotify, Apple, or wherever else you get your podcasts
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Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
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Welcome! This is a documentary travel podcast that follows Bob's life as an American Actor, Filmmaker, and Travel Blogger. His journey (so far) includes navigating a global pandemic throughout Europe, surviving a devastating earthquake in Croatia, exploring small town beauty in the Yorkshire area of north England, and living on an island (hammock included!) in the blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Bob made a huge change, later in his life, to explore Europe and pursue a passion from his young ...
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Exploring and explaining the sensations of cruising by way of the salty sea, sifting through sands and feeling the balmy breeze on your back. Encouraging the never before cruiser to contemplate the vacation that will make you happy with life on the high seas! Coral, sand, coriolis, is the sea, sand and sky around the ship!!!
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Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday. Some of the topics we’ve co ...
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A Coast-to-Coast Lorcana Pod
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Dive with us under the sea as we explore climate change's impact on reef life.
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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — 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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Seas The Day is a podcast produced at the Duke University Marine Lab, in Beaufort, North Carolina. Reflecting the diverse research and educational interests of faculty, students, and staff, Seas the Day covers a wide range of topics related to marine science and conservation. We talk about some of the biggest animals in the oceans and some of the smallest. We talk about management efforts by local communities and by international agreements. We hear from natural and social scientists, engine ...
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A comic tragedy for anyone flailing in the sea of their own inadequacy. Sony Radio Award winners Geoff Lloyd and Annabel Port steer a life-raft through the choppy waters of being a functional human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tip Sea Tea with Chelle is dedicated to Real Life Talk. Here, you will encounter diverse range of conversations, from Chelle sharing gossip and educational insights to conducting guest interviews.
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GLOBAL MILITARY NEWS FROM STARS - STRIPES | Turning a Navy carrier isn't enough to cause a jet to fall into the sea, US defense official says
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102. Rediscovering Intimacy After the Nest Empties
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Send Jay comments via text As relationships evolve, the empty nest phase presents a pivotal moment for couples to rediscover each other beyond their parenting roles. In this insightful episode, Carolyn Sharp shares valuable insights from her new book, "Fire it Up: Four Secrets to Reigniting Intimacy and Joy in Your Relationship." Join us as we expl…
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Without Jesus Christ, there can be no hope. Today, R.C. Sproul evaluates the grim price tag of atheism. He shows us that the logical end of unbelief is emptiness and futility. For your donation of any amount, get R.C. Sproul’s teaching series Defending Your Faith, plus lifetime digital access to all 32 messages and the study guide. We’ll also send …
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Bulgaria is famous for its yoghurt, a fermented milk food full of ‘good’ bacteria that has kept hungry Bulgarians healthy for over 4000 years. Inspired by that, and a question from a CrowdScience listener in California USA, Marnie Chesterton and Caroline Steel are immersing themselves in Bulgarian culture with a programme about Bulgarian cultures, …
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Season 08 Episode 29: Go Tell Fire to the Mountain (Pt.2 of 2)
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Part two of Season 08 Episode 29: Go Tell Fire to the Mountain It's 11 years since the so-called Frog Boys were last seen alive. Two men out in the forest, hunting for acorns close to where the boys were last seen, make a grisly discovery. Will the devastated parents finally get answers about what happened to their sons? Written by Diane Hope and p…
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Lesser Prairie Chicken May Lose Endangered Species Status
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The lesser prairie chicken was granted endangered species status in 2023. Now the Department of the Interior is moving to revoke those protections. What can this bird known for its flamboyant courtship rituals tell us about the Trump administration’s approach to environmental policy and protections for endangered species? Host Flora Lichtman is joi…
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Approximately 80% of orange cats are males, including the four orange cats owned by the Short Wave team. Scientists have long suspected that orange color was a sex-linked trait — hiding somewhere on the X chromosome. Now, scientists at Stanford University and Kyushu University in Japan have characterized the mutation responsible for orange cat colo…
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The top 10 vacation spots in Canada — voted by you!
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Where’s the best place to visit in Canada? For weeks, listeners have been voting for the vacation spots they love across this big, beautiful country to build The Current’s travel bucket list. Rick Mercer joined Matt Galloway earlier this month to reveal the top 10. Did your favourite place make the list?…
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Menendez brothers are eligible for parole. Will they walk free?
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After 35 years behind bars for murdering their parents, Erik and Lyle Menendez will now have a chance at parole. Investigative journalist Robert Rand has covered this story since the 1989 murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez, even uncovering new evidence along the way.
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Why the ban on nudity at Cannes red carpet is ‘hypocritical’
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Halle Berry had an emergency outfit change at the Cannes Film Festival this week, after organizers implemented a new dress code that bans nudity and “voluminous outfits,” especially those with large trains. Fashion critic Katharine Zarrella says the new rules are hypocritical: demanding women cover up on the red carpet, while celebrating and commer…
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U.S. border towns lose tourism dollars as Canadians stay home
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Canadian tourists were once regular shoppers at Ali Hayton’s grocery store in Washington state, but these days she’s more likely to get “nasty emails” from Canadians angry about U.S. tariffs. Guest host Mark Kelley talks to business owners about the sharp drop in Canadians travelling to the U.S., and the impact on border communities who rely on tou…
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Can Christians lose their salvation? How should we think about our loved ones who used to profess faith in Christ but no longer believe? Today, R.C. Sproul examines the biblical teaching of the perseverance of the saints. Get R.C. Sproul’s book What Is Reformed Theology? for your donation of any amount. You’ll also receive lifetime digital access t…
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Tracking The Hidden Dangers Of Fighting Fires
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Firefighting is a career with an inherent cancer risk, but a full understanding of what those risks are has been elusive. An important registry designed to help understand the link between firefighters and cancer was taken offline on April 1 because of federal cuts, then restored six weeks later. Host Flora Lichtman discusses this with firefighter …
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Unpacking the Seahawks 2025 Schedule: Key Matchups and Expectations
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As the anticipation for the Seattle Seahawks 2025 schedule release is over and now we can begin ton analyze the schedule for the upcoming season. On top of the excitement of the home opener against the San Francisco 49ers, we discuss the implications of facing division rivals early in the season. Will the Seahawks capitalize on a September matchup …
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Inside the courtroom at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial
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Sean (Diddy) Combs is facing life in prison over sex trafficking and racketeering charges, related to elaborate sex parties called "freak-offs” that were allegedly laced with violence and abuse. Combs, also known as Puff Daddy, has pleaded not guilty. Reuters journalist Jack Queen takes us inside the New York courtroom, where Combs’ ex-girlfriend, …
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Making friends as an adult is hard. Here are some tips
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We all know that making friends as an adult is difficult. Everyone’s busy with their families and careers, while time online and remote work is leaving some people increasingly isolated. We meet some young adults finding creative new ways to meet potential new friends in the real world, from dinner with perfect strangers to making conversation at a…
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What will Trump’s pledge to lift sanctions mean for Syria?
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U.S. President Donald Trump surprised the world by pledging to lift crippling sanctions on Syria this week. We dig into what this means for rebuilding the country after the fall of Assad, both for Syrians who have grown up in the brutality of the civil war, and those who fled and are longing to return home.…
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Visiting a Mennonite community where measles is spreading
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A Mennonite community at the centre of Ontario’s measles outbreak, one woman says she trusts remedies made from dandelions and strawberries more than modern medicine. The Current’s James Chaarani went there to speak with community members, and found a deep distrust of vaccines and the medicine system.…
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A common caricature of Calvinism is that God drags people kicking and screaming into His kingdom while He shuts out others who desperately want to be there. Today, R.C. Sproul corrects this misconception. Get R.C. Sproul’s book What Is Reformed Theology? for your donation of any amount. You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to the companion v…
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Geoengineering, the controversial set of techniques that aim to deliberately alter the Earth’s climate system, may be inching a step closer to reality with the announcement that UK scientists will be conducting real-world experiments in the coming years. To understand what’s happening, Ian Sample is joined by the Guardian environment editor Damian …
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Episode 657: Good Luck Has Its Storms
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Return from Scarby with new music from The Longest Johns Support us on PayPal!By Captain Jack Gonzo
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Glen Gantz is a biologist from Utah who likes to take a walk, or a row, on the wild side. In August 2000, he embarks on a never-before-attempted challenge: a 12-day rafting trip down northern Canada’s perilous Firth River… alone. It was always going to be tough, but things take a serious turn when Glen finds himself stranded on a narrow spit of lan…
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Identifying New Plants, And The Scientific Secrets Of Superfoods
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What does it take to create and maintain one of the largest repositories of botanical information in the world? For starters, it can mean helicopter-ing into remote nooks of the Amazon, hiking through rough terrain, looking for strange fruits and flowers, and climbing trees to pluck specimens from the branches. Then there’s all the science required…
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In this final episode: Joe meets the people in Berlin battling to open the first ever public memorial for a forgotten massacre Written and presented by Joe Dunthorne (based on his book Children of Radium: A Buried Inheritance)Produced by Eleanor McDowallMusic by Jeremy WarmsleyMixing engineer, Mike WoolleyStory consultant, Sarah GeisExecutive produ…
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In Munich, Joe traces a very different side to his family history, events that were left out of his great-grandfather’s memoir. Written and presented by Joe DunthorneProduced by Eleanor McDowallMusic by Jeremy WarmsleyMixing engineer, Mike WoolleyStory consultant, Sarah GeisExecutive producer, Alan HallA Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4…
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After the war, Joe's great-grandfather attempts to build a new life in the United States where his mental health begins to deteriorate. Written and presented by Joe DunthorneProduced by Eleanor McDowallMusic by Jeremy WarmsleyMixing engineer, Mike WoolleyStory consultant, Sarah GeisExecutive producer, Alan HallA Falling Tree production for BBC Radi…
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Half-Life: 5. The Road Through the Mountains
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A letter from Joe’s great-grandfather, leads him to the east of Turkey and the story of a massacre, kept silent for many years Written and presented by Joe DunthorneProduced by Eleanor McDowallMusic by Jeremy WarmsleyMixing engineer, Mike WoolleyWith thanks to Jaclynn Ashly and David McDowall Story consultant, Sarah GeisExecutive producer, Alan Hal…
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How Baby Bats Learn To Eavesdrop On Dinner
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Most bats use echolocation to navigate and hunt, but some use their ears for another trick: eavesdropping. "And then these frog-eating bats, for example, they are actually listening in on the mating calls of frogs that are much, much lower in frequency," says behavioral ecologist Rachel Page. But how the bats knew this eavesdropping trick was a mys…
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Are you an explorer? Alex Hutchinson says we all are
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Alex Hutchinson knows all about the thrill of discovery, having ventured deep into the wilderness of far-flung places like Tasmania. In his new book, The Explorer's Gene, the journalist argues that we’re hardwired with that desire to embrace uncertainty and the unknown — and looks at what happens if we stop.…
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Carney unveils his cabinet. Is it the change Canadians want?
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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet has two dozen new faces, but Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the presence of some Trudeau-era ministers looks like “more of the same.” Can Carney reassure Canadians that he’s bringing the change they voted for? Matt Galloway takes the political pulse with the CBC’s Rosemary Barton and Kathleen Petty an…
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Will AI make us better writers? Or kill our critical thinking?
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If you’ve tried to write an email or opened a blank document recently, some kind of AI assistant has likely offered to polish your words — or even write whole sentences for you. Some advocates argue that generative AI could open up a new frontier in writing, but others warn it’s dulling our creativity and critical thinking for the sake of efficienc…
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Jesus did not make salvation possible for everyone. He made it certain for His people. Today, R.C. Sproul explains what Christ’s atoning death accomplished on the cross. Get R.C. Sproul’s book What Is Reformed Theology? for your donation of any amount. You’ll also receive lifetime digital access to the companion video teaching series and the digita…
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EPISODE 351 - The three hundred-and-fifty-first-episode
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Save the pixels, write shorter show notes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Quick facts about these wide rays that resemble butterflies and swim gracefully through the water! Butterfly rays (Gymnuridae, Gymnura). Butterfly ray facts! #underwater #stingrays #butterflies #rays #strange #marineanimals #weird #fish #amazing #science #learn #educational #unique #cartilaginousfish #nature #documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.…
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Designing Hyperrealistic Body Parts, From Eyeballs To Placentas
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Medical sculptor Damon Coyle walks around with a Mary Poppins bag of body parts. Fake ones, that is. At the University of Missouri, his lab creates hyperrealistic body parts designed to help medical providers practice for real-world surgeries and procedures. They make things like lifelike arms for practicing blood draws or a set of eyeballs for ocu…
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Joy Milne | The Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson’s
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It all started at a science conference. A woman named Joy Milne stood up after a lecture on Parkinson’s disease and asked the speaker, “Why do people with Parkinson’s smell like that?” The scientist, Dr. Tilo Kunath, was confused. He had never heard that Parkinson’s had a smell. But Joy was confident. She said she could smell it, and she had smelle…
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Becoming fluent in a second language is difficult. But for adults, is it impossible? Science says no. In this encore episode, Short Wave host Emily Kwong dissects the "critical period hypothesis," a theory which linguists have been debating for decades — with the help of Sarah Frances Phillips, a Ph.D. student in the linguistics department at New Y…
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Defense at the Edge of Innovation | Part II
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In the second half of their conversation, Dan Magy and Eric DeMarco look ahead. As CEO of Kratos Defense, Eric reflects on how preparation and urgency are now colliding—and the future is no longer theoretical. They dig into drone swarms, hypersonics, and the role of AI in modern conflict, along with the ethical dilemmas those technologies bring. Er…
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The radical climate protest group Just Stop Oil delighted supporters and infuriated opponents in equal measure. But then the government began to crack down on them. So where are they now? Reporter: David Taylor Producer: Matt Russell Artwork: Lola Williams Sound design: Dominic Delargy Editor: Jasper Corbett To find out more about The Observer: Sub…
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Adulting 101: How Gen Z fell behind on basic life skills
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Some schools are offering so-called adulting 101 courses, teaching Gen Zers basic skills like cooking, cleaning or changing a tire. Some social scientists call it “delayed adulthood,” the phenomenon of younger people lacking life skills that past generations took for granted.
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Alberta separatists unveil ballot question, call for 2025 referendum
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"Do you agree that the province shall become a sovereign country and cease to be a province of Canada?" That’s the ballot question proposed by the Alberta Prosperity Project, a group pushing for a referendum on Alberta leaving Canada by the end of the year. We look at support for independence in the province — and why the APP says they’re confident…
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How politics bleeds into the UFC and mixed martial arts
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Mixed martial arts can count some big-name politicians among its millions of fans, with Donald Trump and Pierre Poilievre attending recent Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts. We dig into the sport’s intersection with politics, and the corners of the sport that seem to be embracing the manosphere, toxic masculinity and, in some cases, far-right fi…
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Ultimately, Christians are not saved because we choose God. We’re saved because He chose us. Today, R.C. Sproul examines the doctrine of election, showing that salvation rests on the Lord’s sovereign will rather than human actions. Get R.C. Sproul’s book What Is Reformed Theology? for your donation of any amount. You’ll also receive lifetime digita…
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For a long time the appendix was considered disposable. After all, millions of people have theirs removed each year and go on to live healthy lives. But as Heather F Smith, a professor of anatomy at Midwestern University tells Ian Sample, researchers are increasingly understanding what this small worm-shaped organ may be bringing to the table in te…
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From growing up in a progressive Denmark to studying mathematics at a gender-segregated Cambridge University, Inge Lehmann had to power through the shock of cultural change to pursue her love of mathematics. Whilst managing several seismological stations, Inge notices the peculiar readings in the data she was collecting. Was the Earth’s composition…
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