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Episode 149: Dr. Parkman Is Missing
From: Criminal
Series: Criminal
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In the mid-1800s, Harvard Medical School had a reputation for being a “den of body snatchers.” And then, in November 1849, the school’s most promin...

  • Added: Dec 16, 2020
  • Length: 36:45
Episode 23: Into the Ice
From: Criminal
Series: This is Love
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The B-15 iceberg in Antarctica was the largest iceberg in recorded history. Explorer Jill Heinerth wanted to see what it looked like from the insid...

Bought by ABC


  • Added: Jun 26, 2020
  • Length: 33:06
  • Purchases: 1
S1 E5 I Am Enough
From: The Nocturnists
Series: Stories from the World of Medicine
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Grand Smith, chief resident in internal medicine at UCSF, recounts the story of his first code blue.

  • Added: Jun 06, 2019
  • Length: 23:16
Episode 90: Sharks
From: Criminal
Series: Criminal
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The U.S. Navy attempted to develop a shark attack repellant after many sailors were attacked during WWII. The first step was the formation of a “Sh...

  • Added: Jul 19, 2018
  • Length: 24:15
Spring Migration -- Groks Science Show 2018-02-14
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Bruce Beehler discussed the springtime songbird migration.

Bought by Bandon Community Radio, KUPR low power FM, and WYAP


  • Added: Feb 20, 2018
  • Length: 20:21
  • Purchases: 3
RDD: The Lake and the Doctor (part 1)
From: WGTE Public Media
Series: The Rough Draft Diaries with Haley Taylor
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In a Rough Draft Diaries first, we'll be entering the world of science by learning about the past (and present) struggles of Lake Erie with the for...

  • Added: Mar 13, 2017
  • Length: 05:59
The Launch of LightSail
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Artist's conception of a LightSail in Earth orbit., Credit: The Planetary Society
This special edition takes you behind the scenes on May 20, 2015 as LightSail is lifted into orbit. You’ll hear the thrilling launch, meet key tea...

Bought by KMUD, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KWMR, and KFCF FM


  • Added: May 25, 2015
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 5
Red Devil 4
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: IdeaSphere: A Platform for Today's Voices
Caption: Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt
The year is 2053. Neurosurgeon and scientist, Dr. Hagan Maerici, is to designing "neuromorphic artificial intelligence." This is the setting for Dr...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: May 23, 2014
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Besting the Pests -- Groks Science Show 2014-05-21
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Talia Karasov discusses plants and pathogens.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KFOK-LPFM, and KPVL


  • Added: May 21, 2014
  • Length: 22:58
  • Purchases: 3
Deep Sound
From: Annie McEwen
Caption: Deep Sound being assembled, Credit: David Barclay
David Barclay tells the story of the time he recorded the deepest sounds in the ocean.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and PRX Remix


  • Added: Nov 29, 2013
  • Length: 04:49
  • Purchases: 2
Dirty Minds -- Groks Science Show 2012-02-22
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Kayt Sukel discussed Dirty Minds.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, WRNC-LP, and KMXT


  • Added: Feb 23, 2012
  • Length: 25:42
  • Purchases: 3
Sustainable Walmart -- Groks Science Show 2011-06-01
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Edward Humes discussed the greening of Walmart.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, WRNC-LP, and KMXT


  • Added: Jun 02, 2011
  • Length: 24:24
  • Purchases: 3
Quantum Story -- Groks Science Show 2010-12-01
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
James Kakalios discussed the amazing story of quantum mechanics.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, WRNC-LP, and KMXT


  • Added: Dec 04, 2010
  • Length: 28:14
  • Purchases: 3
Smart Swarm -- Groks Science Show 2010-08-11
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Peter Miller discussed the Smart Swarm.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Aug 11, 2010
  • Length: 25:12
  • Purchases: 2