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Phreaky Physics

From: Big Picture Science
Series: Big Picture Science

It was a radical idea a century ago, when Einstein said space and time can be bent, and gravity was really geometry. We hear how his theories inspi...

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], KIYU-FM, KMXT, KMUN and more

Constant Wonder - Getting Giddy in the Quiet World of Plants

From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Constant Wonder

He's not easily deterred, but this day of bug bites and fog almost got the best of him. Mike Dilger tries to hunt down 1,000 flowering plants on th...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio)

Disciplined Listening -- Groks Science Show 2024-04-24

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

Michael Reddington discussed his book, The Disciplined Listening Method.

Bought by KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., RadioFreePalmer, and KICI Iowa City

De-Permafrosting

From: Big Picture Science
Series: Big Picture Science

Above the Arctic Circle, much of the land is underlaid by permafrost. But climate change is causing it to thaw. This is not good news for the plane...

Bought by CHSR-FM 97.9, Cove Mountain Educational Broadcasting, KZUM, WRGY, WMUU-LP and more

Quakes Clouds Cardio -- Groks Science Show 2024-04-17

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

We discussed the recent Taiwan quake, cloud seeding, and healthy science.

Bought by KMUN, KDX Worldround Radio, and KICI Iowa City

240419: Artificial Intelligence, Real Climate Impacts , 4/19/2024

From: Climate One
Series: Climate One- Weekly Feed

Artificial intelligence can do some pretty amazing things, including for the climate. AI can help optimize the electric grid, make heating and cool...

2024-04-19 Artificial Intelligence, Real Climate Impacts

From: Climate One
Series: Climate One

Artificial intelligence can do some pretty amazing things, including for the climate. AI can help optimize the electric grid, make heating and cool...

Bought by KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WMUU-LP, KSQD Santa Cruz, Cove Mountain Educational Broadcasting and more

Maria Gallucci: Zero Emission Marine Vessels

From: Alex Wise
Series: Sea Change Radio

When it comes to energy transitions, marine vessels tend to get overlooked, even though they are some of the worst polluters of our oceans and air....

Bought by KMUN

Dreaming as the Architect of Reality with Harry de Bont

From: Katherine Bell
Series: The Dream Journal

How dreaming corrects weaving errors in our internal world models. Also, nightmares, the collective unconscious, and does artificial intelligence h...

Space Oddities -- Groks Science Show 2024-04-10

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

Dr. Harry Cliff discussed his book, Space Oddities.

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, KDX Worldround Radio, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., and KICI Iowa City

Constant Wonder - Glimmers of Awe: The Fascinating World of Fireflies

From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Constant Wonder

Facing the loss of her cabin in the Smokies, Lynn Faust began to pay more attention to the synchronous fireflies there, sparking a lifelong passion.

California Termites and the Atmosphere

From: Alex Wise
Series: Sea Change Radio

California is famous for its picturesque sunsets, year-round mild weather, excellent surf, and largely progressive politics, including forward-thin...

Season 1, Episode 29 - 'Exploration Into The Virtual' feat David Chalmers

From: Radio 2050
Series: Radio 2050 - Season 1

AI and Virtual Worlds are a controversial topic...let’s delve into what’s really going on in these realms.

Bought by WOJB and KTRT RADIO INC

Fungi Fear

From: Big Picture Science
Series: Big Picture Science

The zombie eco-thriller “The Last of Us” has alerted us to the threats posed by fungi. But the show is not entirely science fiction. Our vulnerabi...

Bought by CHSR-FM 97.9, Cove Mountain Educational Broadcasting, KBBI Alaska, WRGY, KZUM and more

Constant Wonder - Love and Loss and Elephants

From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Constant Wonder

How a stylish Parisienne came to be the owner of an elephant and rhino sanctuary in South Africa.

Traumatic Growth -- Groks Science Show 2024-04-03

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

Dr. Christine Gibson discussed her book, The Modern Trauma Toolkit.

Bought by KDX Worldround Radio, RadioFreePalmer, and KICI Iowa City

Coffee of the Future

From: Big Picture Science
Series: Big Picture Science

Drinking a cup of coffee is how billions of people wake up every morning. But climate change is threatening this popular beverage. Over 60% of the ...

Bought by CHSR-FM 97.9, Cove Mountain Educational Broadcasting, WRGY, KBBI Alaska, KZUM and more

885: Does AI dream? / 886: Why do we have so much stuff?, 3/30/2024

From: Wisconsin Public Radio
Series: To the Best of Our Knowledge

HOUR ONE: "Does AI dream?" - Say you're an artist and you want to paint something you can't see. What if AI can? Are you dreaming together? HOUR ...

Laugh and then think: What it's like to win the Ig Nobel Prize

From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: Audacious with Chion Wolf

On this episode of Audacious, meet three Ig Nobel Prize winners! Their achievements that first make people laugh, and then make them think.

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio)

The Story Of The First African American Face Transplant

From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: Audacious with Chion Wolf

There have been fewer than 50 full face transplant recipients in the world. And up until 2019, there had been zero done for African-Americans. Toda...

Atoms and Neurons -- Groks Science Show 2024-03-27

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

We review the latest developments in nuclear energy and machine-brain interfaces.

Bought by KDX Worldround Radio, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., and KICI Iowa City

When the Moon Hits Your Eye

From: Big Picture Science
Series: Big Picture Science

The Great North American Solar Eclipse will trace a path of shadow across Mexico and 13 U.S. States on April 8th. Phil Plait, also known as The Bad...

Bought by CHSR-FM 97.9, KUNM, KMUN, Cove Mountain Educational Broadcasting, KBBI Alaska and more

Critical Learning -- Groks Science Show 2024-03-20

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

Tracy King discussed her book, Learning to Think.

Bought by KDX Worldround Radio, KICI Iowa City, and RadioFreePalmer

Skeptic Check: Asteroid Mining

From: Big Picture Science
Series: Big Picture Science

Caption: Asteroid Mining, Credit: Seth Shostak

Asteroids are rich in precious metals and other valuable resources. But mining them presents considerable challenges. We discuss these, and conside...

Bought by WVTF, CHSR-FM 97.9, Cove Mountain Educational Broadcasting, KBBI Alaska, WRGY and more

Constant Wonder - Freediver Welcomes All to a World of Wonder

From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Constant Wonder

Raised in landlocked Soweto, South Africa, this Black woman's first ocean dive felt like coming home. She wants all to feel welcome beneath the waves.

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