Best Adore Audio Podcasts (2025)

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

9h 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

3d 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

4d 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

5d 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 12:05

7d ago12:05

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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

7d 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

10d 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

12d 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 16:07

14d ago16:07

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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

14d 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

17d 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

18d 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 15:18

21d ago15:18

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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

21d 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

24d 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

26d ago1:09:29

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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

26d 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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S4 E36: Out on the Roof for a Cyrus/Brynleigh Reunion…Finally. 13:45

28d ago13:45

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Cyrus and Brynleigh reunite, but she’s losing her tether on the timeline. 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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Could We Speak to Dolphins? A Promising LLM Makes That a Possibility 19:07

1M ago19:07

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Dolphins have a broad vocabulary. They vocalize with whistles, clicks and “burst pulses.”This varied communication makes it challenging for scientists to decode dolphin speech. Artificial intelligence can help researchers process audio and find the slight patterns that human ears may not be able to identify. Reporter Melissa Hobson took a look at D…

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Ep 9: Trident Studios 31:38

1M ago31:38

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In this episode, Rick is sat in front of his Bechstein piano, the same type as he used on MANY famous sessions at Trident Studios. He also talks about his time at Trident and how he became the go-to session keyboard player in London in the 1970s. ALSO find out why he was BANNED from recording music for adverts, hear about his mate Elton John and ev…

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Do Mitochondria Talk to Each Other? A New Look at the Cell’s Powerhouse 27:04

1M ago27:04

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell—but new research suggests they might be far more complex. Columbia University’s Martin Picard joins Scientific American’s Rachel Feltman to explore how these tiny organelles could be communicating and what that might mean for everything from metabolism to mental health. Check out Martin Picard’s …

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S4 E35: Washing Out the Tear Gas 16:53

1M ago16:53

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Cyrus has his own encounter with Lil’ Brynleigh…and it doesn’t go great. 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 to Make Gold, Flamingo Food Tornado, and Kosmos-482 Lands 8:09

1M ago8:09

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Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos-482 lands, though no one is certain where. Physicists turn lead into gold. Overdose deaths are down, in part thanks to the availability of naloxone. Flamingos make underwater food tornadoes. Chimps use leaves as a multi-tool. Recommended reading: A New, Deadly Era of Space Junk Is Dawning, and No One Is Ready https://ww…

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Could Freezing Arctic Sea Ice Combat Climate Change? 25:29

1M ago25:29

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The year-round sea ice in the Arctic is melting and has shrunk by nearly 40 percent over the past four decades. Geoengineering companies such as Real Ice are betting big on refreezing it. That may sound ridiculous, impractical or risky—but proponents say we have to try. The U.K. government seems to agree, investing millions into experimental approa…

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How a West Texas Outbreak Threatens Measles Elimination Status 10:00

1M ago10:00

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Measles was technically “eliminated” in the U.S. in 2000 thanks to high measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination rates. While prior outbreaks have made headlines, a slew of cases in West Texas is more than just newsworthy—it could cause the U.S. to lose elimination status. Associate health and medicine editor Lauren Young explains what eliminat…

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S4 E34: How to Out-Psycho a Psycho 13:03

1M ago13:03

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Adam’s suburban transformation hits a snag when Jude finds a way to reach out. 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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Sinking Cities, Waving Cuttlefish and Falling Spacecraft 8:17

1M ago8:17

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A 1970s Soviet spacecraft is hurtling down from space—and no one knows where it will land. All 28 of the most populous cities in the U.S. are slowly sinking. Investments and overconsumption make the wealthiest 10 percent of the global population responsible for two thirds of climate-change-related warming. Recommended reading: Cuttlefish May Commun…

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This Podcast Was Recorded Inside a Particle Collider 18:11

2M ago18:11

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We’re taking a field trip to the U.S.’s only particle collider, the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC), housed at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Staff scientist Alex Jentsch takes listeners through some basic terminology and interconnected technologies that help Brookhaven researchers probe questions about our unseen universe. The RHIC is wind…

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Ep 8: QUESTION TIME 21:22

2M ago21:22

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He's back!! Rick Wakeman returns with a brand-new episode of his podcast, in which HE answers YOUR questions. You really can ask him anything and in this edition, hear Rick tell us all about the White Rock album, answer questions on the Yes book, touring and earthquakes. PLUS, find out what Rick REALLY THINKS of Patrick Moraz! Send in your question…

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Rejecting Toxic Fitness Culture with Casey Johnston 17:56

2M ago17:56

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Casey Johnston is not your typical health and fitness influencer. She joins host Rachel Feltman to discuss how finding joy in strength training changed her relationship to fitness, food and body image. Johnston’s new book, A Physical Education, reflects on engaging with exercise in a balanced way. Recommended reading: You can get Johnston’s book A …

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S4 E33: Out for a Date in the Garden State 13:58

2M ago13:58

13:58

Casey and Penn pop out of a portal…and into another reality altogether. 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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Jupiter’s Cyclones, Amazon’s Satellites and T. rex Collagen 9:01

2M ago9:01

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The congressionally mandated National Climate Assessment grinds to a halt. Amazon launches its first round of Internet satellites. The European Space Agency launches a satellite to measure the biomass of Earth’s trees. New data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft offer insights into Jupiter and Io. Claims of Tyrannosaurus rex leather are, predictably, misl…

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The Fungi Facing Extinction and the Conservationists Working Hard to Protect Them 12:07

2M ago12:07

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Conservationists are ringing the alarm about the fungi facing extinction. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List features vulnerable pandas and endangered tortoises, but it also highlights more than 400 fungi species that are under threat. Gregory Mueller, chief scientist emeritus at the Chicago Botanic Garden and coordi…

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Griefbots Offer AI Connections with Deceased Loved Ones 16:18

2M ago16:18

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Griefbots, artificial intelligence chatbots that mimic deceased loved ones, are increasingly in popularity. Researcher Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska reflects on what death, grief and immortality look like in the digital age. She shares insights from a project that she is leading as a AI2050 Early Career Fellow: Imaginaries of Immortality in the Age o…

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S4 E32: Out and In with Lil’ Bryn 13:15

2M ago13:15

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Kady finds herself face to face with someone very small…and very scary. 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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Scientific American in 1925: Solar Eclipses, Seances and Some Strange Inventions 9:26

2M ago9:26

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We’re taking a break from our usual weekly news roundup to do a little time travel. In 1925 Scientific American covered a total solar eclipse that featured some surprising solar shadow play and a prediction about today’s eclipses. Plus, we review some long-gone sections of the magazine that tried to verify mediums and show off zany inventions! Reco…

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How to Become an Urban Naturalist 25:05

2M ago25:05

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Wild NYC author Ryan Mandelbaum takes host Rachel Feltman through New York City’s Prospect Park to find urban wildlife. They explore the city’s many birds, surprising salamanders and unexpected urban oases. Plus, they discuss what the rules of engagement with wildlife are and how you can find wildlife in your own urban or suburban environment. Reco…

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Ep 7: Al Stewart, Studios and Pirate Radio 32:47

2M ago32:47

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He's back! The keyboard wizard that is Rick Wakeman returns with another episode of his podcast, The Myths & Legends Of Rick Wakeman. In this episode, Rick talks about Studios. You might think that one recording studio is the same as another but NO, and they especially weren't in the 1960's and 1970's when Rick was the go-to red-hot super-star sess…

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Our Fear and Fascination around Snakes 16:15

2M ago16:15

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When writer Stephen S. Hall was a child, he would capture snakes—much to his mother’s chagrin. Now the science journalist is returning to his early fascination In his latest book, Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World. The book explores our long, complicated relationship with snakes. Plus, Hall chats about humans’ and o…

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S4 E31: Lights Out for Brynleigh 12:56

2M ago12:56

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Brynleigh and Holiday’s time-bending phone call leads to shocking consequences for Brynleigh. 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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Childhood Illnesses Surge, Magnetic Poles Wandered, and a Colossal Squid Is Found 8:15

2M ago8:15

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Measles cases are going up—and a federal scientist has warned that case counts have probably been underreported. Another vaccine-preventable illness, whooping cough, sees a troubling increase in cases. Ancient humans found sun-protection solutions when Earth’s magnetic poles wandered. A colossal squid has been captured on video in its natural habit…

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From the Internet’s Beginnings to Our Understanding of Consciousness, This Editor Has Seen It All 20:15

2M ago20:15

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Senior mind and brain editor Gary Stix has covered the breadth of science and technology over the past 35 years at Scientific American. He joins host Rachel Feltman to take us through the rise of the Internet and the acceleration of advancement in neuroscience that he’s covered throughout his time here. Stix retired earlier this month, and we’d lik…

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A Disinfectant That’s More Powerful Than Bleach—And Safe for Your Skin 14:25

2M ago14:25

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Hypochlorous acid is a promising disinfectant that is difficult to commercialize because it is not very shelf-stable. Senior features editor Jen Schwartz takes us through what the science of this nontoxic disinfectant is and explains why its popularity in the beauty aisle is only the beginning. Recommended reading: The Nontoxic Cleaner That Kills G…

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S4 E30: Out of the Time-Space Continuum 10:46

2M ago10:46

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In the aftermath of the time phone’s energy burst, mind-blowing reunions 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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A Long Day on Uranus, a Better Method of Making Coffee and Dinos Fossils in Decline 8:51

2M ago8:51

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Caffeine-motivated researchers find that pour height may be the key to a perfect cup of coffee. A new study of plastics finds that less than 10 percent of such products are made with recycled materials. And once the plastics are used, only 28 percent of them make it to the sorting stage—and only half of that plastic is actually recycled. Data from …

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How Are Prenatal Blood Tests Detecting Cancer? 20:55

2M ago20:55

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Noninvasive prenatal blood testing, or NIPT, is a routine screening that is offered during pregnancy and looks for placental DNA to diagnose chromosomal disorders in a fetus. But in some cases, these tests can also find cancer in the pregnant person. How do the tests work, and why are they uncovering cancer? Genetic counselor and writer Laura Hersc…

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Ep 6: QUESTION TIME 26:04

2M ago26:04

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He's back! Rick Wakeman returns with a brand new episode of The Myths & Legends Of Rick Wakeman and he's back answering your questions about all manner of stuff! In this episode, find out all about Rick's involvement on Tommy Live with The Who. ALSO hear how that show directly inspired Journey To The Centre Of The Earth. Rick also talks about his l…

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Treating Bacterial Vaginosis as an STI Could Improve Outcomes 19:29

3M ago19:29

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Bacterial vaginosis (BV), an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria in the vagina, affects nearly one in three people with a vagina. While you can get BV without ever having sex, a new study has found that, in some cases, it could be functioning more like a sexually transmitted infection. That’s in part because of the increased risk of BV after sex with…

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How the Science of Safety Helps Tackle Global Risks [Sponsored] 16:23

3M ago16:23

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We're surrounded by risks of all sizes, every day. Some people might be risk-takers, while others do whatever they can to avoid them. But how can we tackle the risks that impact society on a global scale, like those linked to sustainable energy, societal health and digital technology? Science journalist Izzie Clarke explores this question in the la…

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S4 E29: Reach Out and Touch Someone 12:23

3M ago12:23

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Time periods collide as Dr. Whittier and Jude connect. 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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