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Long before space travel was possible, the idea of life beyond Earth transfixed humans. In this fascinating book, astronomer Jon Willis explores the science of astrobiology and the possibility of locating other life in our own galaxy. Describing the most recent discoveries by space exploration missions, including the Kepler space telescope, the Mars Curiosity rover, and the New Horizons probe, Willis asks listeners to imagine - and choose among-five scenarios for finding life.

Studying zoology made Lucy Cooke feel like a sad freak. Not because she loved spiders or would root around in animal feces: All her friends shared the same curious kinks. The problem was her sex. Being female meant she was, by nature, a loser. Since Charles Darwin, evolutionary biologists have been convinced that the males of the animal kingdom are the interesting ones—dominating and promiscuous, while females are dull, passive, and devoted. But Cooke tells a new story.

Practical herbalism from practicing herbalists. Conversations, botanical deep-dives, Q&A with clinical herbalists Katja Swift & Ryn Midura of CommonWealth Holistic Herbalism.

The fascinating and remarkable true story of the world’s first forensic ornithologist— Roxie Laybourne, who broke down barriers for women, solved murders, and investigated deadly airplane crashes with nothing more than a microscope and a few fragments of feathers.

Throughout history, two perspectives on the world have dueled in our minds: the extrinsic—that of mechanism and physics—and the intrinsic—that of feelings, thoughts, and ideas. The intrinsic perspective allows us to tell stories about our lives, to chart our anger and our lust, to understand our psychologies. The extrinsic allows us to chart the physical world, to build upon it, and to travel across it. These perspectives have never been reconciled; they almost seem to exist on different planes of thought.

New Mexico’s summer monsoon is upon us. The rainy season began the last week of June, bringing moist air north from the Gulf of California – pumping up flows in drying rivers, wetting forested landscapes and in the process reducing the threat of catastrophic wildfires, and perhaps most importantly bringing the visceral joy that of rain. Streaming up through the mountains of central Mexico, the moisture from what scientists call the “North American Monsoon” brings 50 percent or more of the annual precipitation to many areas of the southwest, from Tucson and Phoenix up through ...

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Send us a textIn this episode, Kim and Carla dive deep into the misunderstood world of dog-human communication. From calming signals to awkward greetings and the “don’t put your hand in their face!” rule, they explore how many of our interactions with dogs are lost in translation.They draw insightful parallels between training dogs and young children, showing how consistent, kind communication can make all the difference — whether you’re teaching a toddler or a terrier.Expect real-life stories, gentle rants, tips for reading your dog’s body language, and strategies for managing ...

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Ian Grosz talks with author Sandy Winterbottom Sandy reads from her travel memoir The Two Headed Whale and talks about the journey of discovery and understanding the writing of the book took her on, drawing parallels between whaling and a self-perpetuating fossil fuel industry. She talks about hope, about action, and the importance of a just transition. The episode closes with a reading from recent work Sandy published in the Scotsman. Sandy Winterbottom spent most of her career as an academic, teaching and researching in the Environmental Sciences and working in the renewables industry....

In this interview episode, I sit down with Liz Riffle of Riffle Farms, a bison rancher and holistic land steward in West Virginia. Liz shares her journey from being dubbed the “crazy bison lady” to running a thriving multi-enterprise farm rooted in regenerative principles. We talk about how she discovered the Holistic Management® framework, scaled from 7 to 50 bison on just 130 acres, and built a business that supports her land, family, and community. From fencing lessons to value-added products, Liz offers honest insights into what it really takes to raise bison holistically—and why ...

Å få kalv i kua til rett tid er avgjørende for lønnsomheten i både melke- og ammekuproduksjon. Men hvordan? I denne episoden får du de beste tipsene til veterinær i TINE, Randi Therese Garmo, og praktiske råd fra melkeprodusent Lars Egil Lauten.Fagbladet Bondevennens podcast blir presentert i samarbeid med Sparebank 1 SR-Bank og Tveit Rekneskap og Felleskjøpet Rogaland Agder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Without flowers, human beings would not exist. We are a floral species, dependent on flowers for food and our habitats, as well as using flowers for beauty, scent, and culturally important rituals. Looking to the future, flowers offer us lessons on resilience and creativity in the face of rapid environmental change. How Flowers Made Our World combines lyrical writing, sensual exploration, and scientific expertise to explore some of the most consequential life forms ever to have evolved, showing how our planet came to be and how it thrives today.

In Original Sin, Kathryn Paige Harden weaves together insights from her own experience as a daughter, mother, wife, and scientist with cutting-edge research in genetics and psychology to grapple with some of the most important questions in modern life: How do we take responsibility for the people we become, knowing how we are shaped by both biology and experience? How should we respond when people hurt each other—or themselves? And has science made guilt obsolete?

Beta blocking medications attach to Beta receptors to inhibit or “block” the effects of epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine in the body.The primary locations of Beta I, II, and III receptors.Effects of epinephrine & norepinephrine’s stimulation of beta receptors on the heart.Beta blockers effects on the heart.When we should consider the use of beta blockers in the Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)and Tachycardia algorithms.Contraindications to the use of beta blocker medications.More detailed information about beta blocker’s mechanism of action and specific instances for their use ...

Mariano Bueno explora el papel esencial del agua en nuestra salud, entendiendo cómo cada gota contribuye a nuestro bienestar físico y mental. A través de una mirada profunda y práctica, el libro ofrece consejos sobre cómo optimizar el consumo de agua, gestionar su uso de forma sostenible y aprovechar sus beneficios para mantenernos saludables y equilibrados.

When more than 20 children worldwide developed similar neurodevelopmental symptoms, scientists turned to DNA for answers. In this episode, we explore how researchers used innovative genetic tools—and a little matchmaking—to identify variants in the gene ZMYM3 as a potential cause. Go behind the scenes in the lab to see how science is ending diagnostic odysseys for families around the world.To go behind the scenes and learn more about this episode, visit “Brain Health: What happens when things go wrong?”Thanks for listening! We're now on YouTube- follow us here. To receive episode ...

This week we're discussing the circulation of water worldwide, and the importance of our waterways--canals in particular--as the great highways and distribution centers of our busy lives, now storing and transferring water and energy, and revitalized for recreational use and enjoyment of natural spaces. About World Ocean Radio World Ocean Radio is a weekly series of five-minute audio essays available for syndicated use at no cost by college and community radio stations worldwide. Peter Neill, Founder of the World Ocean Observatory and host of World Ocean Radio, provides coverage of a broad ...

Dr. Patrick Kirch is a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa anthropology professor specializing in historical anthropology, archaeology and the deep-time history of the peoples of the Pacific. In this interview, Melissa and Clay talk with him about how his growing up in Mānoa valley among kānaka maoli and Bishop Museum mentors influenced him early on, and how his field research has taken him from Papua New Guinea and the Solomons, to Tonga and Samoa, the Cook Islands, French Polynesia, and Hawai’i. We come to understand the adaptability of people in ancient times through transported world ...

🎙️ Please make sure to click the 'Follow' the show – It really helps the show, Thanks!What if your next adventure wasn’t just a hike—but a journey into ancient traditions, mountain culture, and deep human connection?In this episode, I sit down with Gilbert Moukheiber—Lebanese adventurer, wilderness guide, and founder of 33 North—to explore one of the world’s most unexpected adventure destinations: Lebanon.From snow-covered peaks to ancient shepherd migration routes, Gilbert reveals how Lebanon’s dramatic geography lets you ski in the morning and swim in the Mediterranean by ...