Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.
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Breaking news on the environment, climate change, pollution, and endangered species. Also featuring Climate Connections, a special series on climate change co-produced by NPR and National Geographic.
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The Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource for any birder or naturalist who wants to learn more about ornithology. Impress your birding friends at cocktail parties with all of your new bird knowledge! Hosted by Ivan Phillipsen, a passionate naturalist with a PhD in Zoology.
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Terrible Lizards is a podcast about Dinosaurs with Dr David Hone and Iszi Lawrence.
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Interviews with Environmental Scientists about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies
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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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Looking to reconnect with nature? Want to make better decisions for the health of the planet? Every Friday, Living Planet brings you the stories, facts and debates on the key environmental issues of our time.
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As the planet we call home faces a climate emergency, Living on Earth is your go-to source for the latest coverage of climate change, ecology, and human health. Hosted by Steve Curwood and brought to you by PRX.
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Made for audiophiles and nature lovers alike, Future Ecologies is a podcast exploring our eco-social relationships through stories, science, music, and soundscapes. Every episode is an invitation to see the world in a new light — weaving together narrative and interviews with expert knowledge holders. The format varies: from documentary storytelling to stream-of-consciousness sound collage, and beyond. Episodes are released only when they're ready, not on a fixed schedule (but approximately ...
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Relax With Animal Facts is a podcast dedicated to helping you relax while learning about our furry, scaly, or possibly even slimy friends. It blends the natural world with relaxation, and is perfect for animal enthusiasts of any age. Join your host, Stefan Wolfe, an amateur wildlife learner, as he learns with you on a serene journey through the animal kingdom, uncovering the wonders of creatures from the dense rainforests of South America to the icy realms of Antarctica. Each episode we imme ...
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"The host, Macken Murphy, is able to condense vast chunks of information into engaging and digestible episodes. Fact-filled and fun." — The New York Times
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Emergence Magazine is an award-winning magazine exploring the threads connecting ecology, culture and spirituality. Our podcast features exclusive interviews, author-narrated essays, fiction, multipart series, and more. We feature new podcast episodes weekly on Tuesdays.
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Bringing you the recent scientific advancements in the field of Herpetology.
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Mongabay's award-winning podcast features inspiring scientists, authors, journalists and activists discussing global environmental issues from climate change to biodiversity, rainforests, wildlife conservation, animal behavior, marine biology and more.
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This podcast exists to challenge our ideas of sustainability. Why do we do the things that we do? And how can we make sure that what we are doing is right? This show is an exercise in developing new perspective and context around land management in order to help us make the best decisions possible.
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A Digital Magazine from the Center for Culture, History, and Environment
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Environment China is a bilingual podcast from the Beijing Energy Network. The show features conversations with advocates, entrepreneurs, and experts working in the environmental field in China.
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The goal of Rewilding Earth podcast is to highlight the work of the people involved in saving nature’s building blocks, whether they be intact wilderness or key corridors and buffers surrounding wilderness, as well as people invested in protecting and reintroducing extirpated species to these areas. You’ll hear from conservation biologists, activists, naturalists, organizers, artists, and authors as we interview key players in the fight to Rewild Planet Earth.
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Nature Guys connects you to the exciting natural world right in your own neighborhood. These nature connections will help you be cool, calm, collected and ready to make a positive difference in the world. Nature Guys is hosted by Bob a long time nature lover.
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Join us every third Monday of the month for Living Permaculture, KDNK's exploration of agriculture, horticulture, and natural science through the lens of Permaculture Design. Permaculture is a design system based on observing Nature and intelligently utilizing multifunctional elements to self-propel your designs. Each month we feature a guest and topic pertinent to sustainability and environmental stewardship in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado and the world. Host Vanessa Harmony owns and ...
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Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms. Listen live every Monday at 10pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Nature nerds rejoice! The Field Guides is a monthly podcast that will bring you out on the trail, focusing on the science of our North American wildlife.
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This podcast interviews the best experts in the world to bring emerging themes in athletic performance, neurology, sleep physiology and medicine. Louisa regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations and consults with the biggest names in NBA, MLB and NFL. Louisa is on the scientific advisory board of Tonal, Hone Health, Klora and Momentous. Find Louisa on Instagram @louisanicola_
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Escape the daily grind and immerse yourself in the natural world. Rich in imagery, sound, and information, BirdNote inspires you to notice the world around you.
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Storm Front Freaks is a bi-weekly entertaining weather podcast hosted by storm professionals with exciting guests.
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Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology
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Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.
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It’s hard to imagine a bright future in the face of the climate crisis. This new podcast, from Hugo Award winning podcaster and author Emma Newman, will take you on a journey from despair to the most radiant, radical hope. Made in partnership with Friends of the Earth, Imagining Tomorrow shows how we can create a future that is good for people and for nature, based on innovations in technology and community action that are already having a positive impact. Join Emma as she pieces together th ...
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Delve into topical issues in zoology, conservation and the environment, from saving species and protecting the planet, to finding out about the animals living across the globe, including in London’s own river Thames. Learn more about the science behind the conservation work being done by ZSL and others, in this podcast from ZSL’s Institute of Zoology. Hosted previously by Dr Monni Böhm and Ellie Darbey, and now by Harriet McAra.
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Unlock the power of radical accountability with Dr. Chloe! Dive deep into groundbreaking discussions on how our personal health intertwines with the well-being of our planet. Discover actionable tips to fortify your home's health and make meaningful strides for both yourself and the global community. Join us on this transformative journey, where every episode empowers you to elevate your life and champion a healthier Earth.
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A Collection of Wonders and Curiosities from the Animal Kingdom. Zoology, natural history and sometimes human history too. Amazing stories about amazing wildlife.
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Nature sounds for relaxation, stress relief, meditation, sleep, or whatever you like. Enjoy.
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Environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.
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Organic living and gardening, environmental news, and climate change updates.
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A show about the joy of birds and the ways that humans can help them through simple, everyday actions.
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The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens explores money, energy, economy, and the environment with world experts and leaders to understand how everything fits together, and where we go from here.
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Nature notes and inquiry from the Montana Natural History Center.
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Earth to Humans is a bi-weekly interview series featuring conversations with some of the amazing humans who are fighting for a brighter and more just future for all of Earth's inhabitants. https://earthtohumanspod.com Join private conversations with top authors and access exclusive bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. earthtohumanspodcast.substack.com
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Join us, Ellen and Christian Weatherford, while we review your favorite species of animals and rate them out of ten in the categories of effectiveness, ingenuity and aesthetics. More information can be found at justthezooofus.com 😊 Got a species you want us to review? Submit your animal friend to us at ellen@justthezooofus.com and when we review your animal we'll give you a shoutout! 😊 Cover art by Mrs. Brainbow (Taylor Gordon-Wood). Theme music by Louie Zong.
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Learn about taking care of chameleons! Hosted by long time chameleon breeder, Bill Strand, this show explores the latest in chameleon husbandry. Interviews with keepers, breeders, veterinarians, and scientists from around the world continuously push our knowledge forward!
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Mother Earth News and Friends shares the stories of the leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more.
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Hi kids, if you think that animals are amazing, this is the show for you! Join host Earth Ranger Emma as she travels the world to discover the wildest animal facts out there and solve nature’s biggest mysteries. With top ten countdowns, an animal guessing game, conservation conversations, and epic animal showdowns, this is a journey you won’t want to miss! To learn more, visit earthrangers.com/podcast Produced in partnership with Gen-Z Media. For more great podcasts, visit GZMshows.com.
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Sustainability Defined is the podcast that defines sustainability, one concept (and bad joke) at a time. Hosts Scott Breen and Jay Siegel explore a new topic each episode with the help of an expert in the field. Each concept falls into one of seven sectors -- Energy, Cities, Natural Environment, Transportation, Business, Policy, and Social -- and is visually represented in a Sustainability Tree found at www.sustainabilitydefined.com.
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World Ocean Radio is a weekly series of five-minute audio essays on a wide range of ocean topics. Available for syndicated use at no cost by college and community radio stations worldwide.
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Resisting and Reimagining Agricultural Systems in Hawai’i: A Conversation with Andrea Brower
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Cathleen McCluskey speaks with Andrea Brower on the intersections of colonialism, neoliberalism, and plantations in agricultural systems—from Hawai'i and beyond. How might possibilities of a better future be imagined through political and social resistance? The post Resisting and Reimagining Agricultural Systems in Hawai’i: A Conversation with Andr…
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Growing The Future: Exploring Apple Innovation With Alberto Ramos-Luz
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In this episode, we connect with Alberto Ramos-Luz, a Research Officer in the Horticulture Development Department at Teagasc, based in Oak Park, Carlow, Ireland. Alberto is at the forefront of research aimed at advancing the apple-growing industry in Ireland. His work involves identifying apple varieties with the best market and agronomic traits an…
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Remipedes! Upside-down-swimming, venom-injecting, cave-dwelling amazingness. Some of the strangest crustaceans ever discovered, living in some of the strangest places the world has to offer. Show notes, with photos, video and links to lots more information, are available at thewildepisode.com Subscribe to the show to make sure you don't miss any fu…
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great interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sofia Barboza on Becoming More Aware of Birds
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When climate scientist Sofia Barboza was living in New York City, she found it challenging to connect with the outdoors the same way she had growing up in Pennsylvania. Returning to live in Pennsylvania as an adult, Sofia brought along her new awareness of birds and their effects on mental health. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more…
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The Mysterious Call of Great Horned Owls
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Throughout history, people have been captivated by owls. There are 260 species of owls across the planet. They can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
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The maritime industry is a major contributor to our global systems: our economies, security, and stability. More than 80% of all international trade and transport moves across the ocean: shipbuilding, port operations, shipping, cruise lines, offshore energy, pipelines, salvage, communications, cables, insurance, ferries, exploration and science. Th…
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BONUS - Inside the Post-Production Process on "The Invisible Mammal"
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It was 2019 when I first began working on The Invisible Mammal with director Kristin Tieche. The past five years have been a whirlwind journey, but now we get to bring this story to life for the first time. The editing process on a documentary like The Invisible Mammal, which was shot over five years in a vérité style, is truly special. For the fir…
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Global Heating 101: Rapid-Fire Answers to the Biggest Climate Questions with Stefan Rahmstorf
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(Conversation recorded on July 30th, 2024) The science surrounding our planet’s dynamic and complex climate can be difficult to understand, and perhaps even more challenging to decipher what the actual realities and trajectories are among so much media coverage. Yet the study of Earth’s systems has been ongoing for decades, with a majority of scien…
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Mastering Marketing With Allan Dib: Strategies For Scaling, Automating, & Simplifying Your Business
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In this episode, we are joined by Allan Dib, the founder of Lean Marketing and the bestselling author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan. Allan doesn’t come from a traditional marketing background, but after ten years of painful trial and error, he eventually mastered this skill on his own. Now, he brings his expertise to others with strategic marketing …
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In this episode of the Your Forest podcast, host Matthew Kristoff speaks with Dr. Jason Brown, an environmental ethicist, and lecturer in religious studies, about "contemplative forestry". They explore how blending mindfulness with ecological understanding can foster a deeper connection to forests. Jason shares his journey into this unique field, e…
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Eastern Lowland Gorillas: Largest Primates on Earth (200+ Episode AMA)
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Let's learn about the Eastern Lowland Gorilla—the largest living primate on earth. Strap on your hiking shoes and prepare for a trek to a rainforest in the Congo. Support the show's mission while getting access to exclusive content, uploaded once a week. You can listen to exclusive episodes, you gain access to voting, and more, by becoming a Patron…
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Making the Windy City Safer for Birds
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On October 5, 2023, thousands of migrating songbirds died after crashing into the McCormick Place Convention Center in downtown Chicago and surrounding buildings. Co-host Deja Perkins will speak with Douglas Stotz, a conservation ecologist at the Chicago-based Field Museum about that deadly night. She’ll also talk with Chicago Bird Alliance’s Judy …
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Azra Hromadžić, "Riverine Citizenship: A Bosnian City in Love with the River" (CEU Press, 2024)
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In this episode of the CEU Press Podcast, host Andrea Talabér sat down with Azra Hromadžić (Syracuse University) to talk about her new book with CEU Press, Riverine Citizenship: A Bosnian City in Love with the River. In the podcast we discussed how in the Bosnian city of Bihać, people’s connection to the river Una has shaped not only the river itse…
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Migrations: You're Going the Wrong Way!
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During migration, some birds change orientation, often by a full 180 degrees, and travel almost the same distance — but in the opposite direction — as the rest of their species. The phenomenon is called misorientation. First-year birds are particularly susceptible. Many vagrant birds never find their way back on course, but some do, getting more co…
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Tardigradology (TINY SEMI-INDESTRUCTIBLE WATER BEAR MOSS PIGLET CREATURES CALLED TARDIGRADES) with Paul Bartels
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Smaller than you can imagine. Potato-shaped. Mysterious. Romantic. And tough enough to survive the vacuum of space or decades of desiccation. Join professor and confirmed Tardigradologist Dr. Paul Bartels to saunter into a microscopic wonderland of bizarrely long naps, foreign genomes, moon landings, glow-in-the-dark moss piglets, cryptobiosis, kit…
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Eyes of the God - Science Meets Culture
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Maori legends weave a pathway for an understanding of natural phenomena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesעל ידי Jim Metzner
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Private profit from public lands: How a Cambodian cabal with military & government ties claimed a community forest
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The Phnom Chum Rok Sat community forest used to support local and Indigenous groups in Cambodia’s Stung Treng province, as well as a thriving local ecotourism venture, but that all changed this year when mining company Lin Vatey privately acquired roughly two-thirds of the land and began clearing the forest. Mongabay features writer Gerry Flynn inv…
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Living Permaculture | Mark Congdon, Director of Agriculture at Gaining Ground
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Vanessa Harmony and Jerome Osentowski interview Mark Congdon, Director of Agriculture at Gaining Ground, a nonprofit organic farm in Concord, Massachusetts. With the help of thousands of community volunteers, Gaining Ground grows vegetables and fruit to donate to meal programs and food pantries to promote equitable access to healthy, sustainably gr…
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Transforming Pain Into Wellness: A Conversation With Dr. Bohnenblust On Holistic Chiropractic Care
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Dr. Adam Bohnenblust, DC, BCN, joins the podcast to discuss chiropractic care, pain management, soft tissue recovery, and more. Board-certified in neuropathy and intractable pain, Dr. B. is the owner and clinical director of Texas Functional Health Centers in Dallas, Texas. Boasting extensive post-graduate education in trauma treatment, MRI interpr…
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How can we learn to be with the grief that arises within as we witness the destruction being wrought upon the Earth? When we are broken open by the pain of loss, how can we hold and work with the seeds of despair, but also love, that flood into that space? This week, we revisit “Thylacine,” a short story by American novelist and Pulitzer Prize fina…
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Earth Rangers Underground - A Hard Egg to Crack
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Earth Rangers Underground episode: 5 "A Hard Egg to Crack" With the clock ticking on the hatching eagle egg and Saul taken off the board, everything falls on Ollie and Asha – two kids who, yesterday, didn’t even know animals could talk. Plus: what’s white and furry, weighs 600 lbs, and better not find out someone let stinkin’ humans into HQ? For mo…
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Rosa Malagon on Leading Hikes in Florida
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Rosa Malagon grew up believing that birds hold spiritual significance, thanks to teachings from her Mexican heritage that her mother would share. Now working for the Hispanic Access Foundation, Rosa helps connect Latino-led nonprofits with funding from the U.S. Forest Service. She also leads monthly hikes in central Florida, sharing her love for bi…
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Introducing the European Bee-eater, one of Europe’s most colourful birds
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Niall Hatch joins us from the town of Mandelieu-La Napoule in southern France where he finds the European Bee-eater. Niall picked up their distinctive jaunty flight calls as they flew overhead, and tonight he tells us more about them.על ידי RTÉ Radio 1
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Snail slime skincare with a health warning.
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Many people don’t like snails, possibly because of the way they move or the slime they leave behind...but not Co. Monaghan-based farmer Kieran Corley, who rears them. Our roving reporter, Terry Flanagan, recently paid a visit to Drumlin country to find out more about these amazing creatures.על ידי RTÉ Radio 1
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There’s much more to moths than meets the eye!
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Compared to their close cousins, the butterflies, moths have something of a PR problem. Marc Holderied, Professor of Sensory Biology at the University of Bristol, is here to refresh their image.על ידי RTÉ Radio 1
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Derek is joined by Richard Collins while Niall Hatch reports from the town of Mandelieu-La Napoule in southern France seeking out the European Bee-eater; Marc Holderied, Professor of Sensory Biology at the University of Bristol, tells us about moths; and Terry Flanagan visits the farm of Kieran Morley's where he rears snails.…
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How Household Chemicals are Causing Parkinson's Disease | Dr Ray Dorsey
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Dr. Ray Dorsey, a neurologist at the University of Rochester, delves deep into Parkinson's disease with host Louisa Nicola, unveiling its alarming rise as a preventable, man-made condition. This episode explores environmental triggers like pesticides and chemicals while discussing preventative measures, from dietary choices to air quality. In this …
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Transform Your Health With Dr. Liz Lyster: A Holistic Approach To Women’s Hormonal Care
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In this episode, we connect with Dr. Liz Lyster, a Midlife Health Expert committed to helping women embrace their health and happiness with holistic wellness. With a career rooted in holistic menopausal care, her mission is simple: To guide women through the transformative stages of perimenopause and menopause with grace, understanding, and expert …
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Once nesting season ends, swallows know it's time to party! Whether they nest as single pairs or in large colonies, both adults and juveniles now gather on electrical wires by the dozens, socializing before they migrate. Migrating by day – and foraging for insects as they go – swallows (including this Violet-green Swallow) head south to Mexico and …
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ROBLOX Twisted Creators Will & Siri (218)
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In This Episode Guests: Will and Siri, ROBLOX Twisted Game Creators Brought to you by com Recognize our Patreon Teammates MMFS brings you STORM-net and HurricaneVision at 10% OFF Shop Storm Front Freaks in The Wx Store Lightning Round: Strange Things People Search For #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Ch…
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Unlocking Your Business Mindset | How To Reach Your Full Potential & Achieve Success
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Today, we connect with Andy Neary, a former professional baseball player, two-time Ironman finisher, business coach, and the Founder of the Complete Game coaching program. Using his habits and work ethic, Andy offers specialized coaching programs, masterminds, and individualized consulting packages to help others achieve their career and business g…
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John Schofield, "Wicked Problems for Archaeologists: Heritage as Transformative Practice" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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'Wicked Problems' are those problems facing the planet and its inhabitants, present and future, which are hard (if not impossible) to resolve and for which bold, creative, and messy solutions are typically required. The adjective 'wicked' describes the mischievous and even evil quality of these problems, where proposed solutions often turn out to b…
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The White-vented Storm-Petrel is a small black and white seabird found off the coasts of Chile and Peru. Storm-petrels spend their entire lives at sea, except when nesting. Scientists had long been mystified about just where this species nests. A search lasting eight years led them to a site 50 miles inland in the Atacama desert, a place often comp…
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A natural history of infidelity and a history of science on the topic. Listen and learn about the oldest known laws in history, fish that get pessismistic without their boyfriend, the costs of monogamy, the ovulatory shift hypothesis (and a conspiracy theory about it), the mate-switching vs. dual-mating debate, and so much more. If you want to list…
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Mastering Crisis & Conflict: Ellis Amdur On De-Escalation, Martial Arts, & The Psychology Of Anger
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Ellis Amdur joins the podcast to discuss his unique approach to verbal de-escalation, conflict resolution, and more. Ellis is a crisis intervention specialist with more than 50 years of traditional Japanese martial arts experience. He has published various books on martial arts, crisis intervention, hostage negotiation, and fiction – including Word…
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Thomas White, "China's Camel Country: Livestock and Nation-Building at a Pastoral Frontier" (U Washington Press, 2024)
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China today positions itself as a model of state-led environmentalism. On the country’s arid rangelands, grassland conservation policies have targeted pastoralists and their animals, blamed for causing desertification. State environmentalism - in the form of grazing bans, enclosure, and resettlement - has transformed the lives of many ethnic minori…
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Brown-headed Cowbirds have a sneaky approach to parenthood. They lay eggs in the nests of other songbirds, and the songbird hosts often raise the cowbird chick as their own. It’s called nest parasitism. But sometimes the hosts throw out the odd-looking egg. And when that happens, the cowbirds sometimes retaliate by destroying the hosts’ other eggs.…
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Brazil On Fire, Debate Sidesteps Climate Crisis, Uprooted By Climate and more
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Heat, drought, and arson are fueling an explosion of fires in Brazil’s Amazon and Pantanal region, highlighting the need for the world to act boldly on climate when Brazil hosts the UN climate talks next year. Also, climate change got just one token question at the first and perhaps only debate between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamal…
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As we discuss resiliency, adaptation, and mitigation of climate and ocean, we must also invent--not to merely rearrange the elements of an old plan, but to imaging and consider some things new and different. If the ocean movement is to embrace the change required to respond to challenges worldwide, we must imaging new ways forward, confident in our…
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What is a permablitz? Ally Richardson invites fellow permaculturists Alexandra Malecki and Beth Carbone to discuss this engaging social permaculture event. We couldn’t contain our giggles! Together, we share our experiences with these community gatherings, which we believe truly enhance our ability to achieve the impossible. In alignment with Mayor…
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Alternative Therapy: Natural Cancer Treatment, Holistic Health, & The Legacy Of Dr. Max Gerson
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In today’s podcast, we welcome Dr. Patrick Vickers, the founder and director of Northern Baja Gerson Center, the world's premier clinic for the natural treatment of cancer and advanced diseases specializing in Advanced Gerson Therapy. As a chiropractor by trade, Dr. Vickers combines his expertise in spinal health with a deep knowledge of nutritiona…
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(Repost for missing audio) Comparing offshore wind in China and Norway - with Erlend Ek
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Dear listeners, we hope you missed us during the long summer break! Now, we're back, and hope you'll join us again for another in-depth episode dealing with a rapidly expanding element of China's energy transition: offshore wind. Today, we’re talking about China’s offshore wind sector and how it compares to the strategies pursued by Western countri…
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Deep Dive: What happens when ants invade?
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Which creatures tend their own gardens, keep livestock, wage wars and have been around since the dinosaurs? We’re talking about ants of course. Tiny but mighty, the ant universe is complex, fascinating, and mostly hidden. Ants are crucial for sustaining healthy ecosystems. But, as residents in one German town discovered, they can also wreak havoc w…
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Keas are large alpine parrots from New Zealand. Intelligent and social, they have olive-green plumage, a red rump, and a long, curved beak. Keas produce a distinct warbling call, a “play call,” that sounds — and functions — much like a human’s contagious laughter. Scientists made recordings of captive Keas making warbling calls, then played them fo…
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What to Know About Raising Swans
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Raising swans isn't like raising chickens; caring for these beautiful birds comes with its own sets of unique challenges and rewards. In this episode, Chris Fritzen of Grand Swan Farm covers some essential info you'd need to know before raising swans as pets or raising swans for profit. Learn about what to feed swans, how to keep swans from flying …
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