Bedste AstroBiological-podcasts (2024)

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Astrobiology 52:17

3d ago52:17

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On episode 359, a NASA astrobiology program scientist discusses looking for signs of life beyond us in the stars, and the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe.Af National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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S3 E3: Earth Science, Oceanography and Astrobiology with Jodi Young and Fabian Klenner 22:25

6d ago22:25

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In this episode of FieldSound, we meet two researchers who work in vastly different systems, but whose paths cross in the interdisciplinary field of astrobiology. Jodi Young is an assistant professor and biological oceanographer at the University of Washington who studies tiny, yet mighty, marine microalgae that play a crucial role in our planet's …

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S3 E5: Ocean Research with Aisha Rashid 14:02

5h ago14:02

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Aisha Rashid is a recent University of Washington graduate with dual degrees in marine biology and oceanography. During her time at UW, Rashid received a Husky 100 nod in 2024, served as captain of the equestrian team, and helped lead the College of the Environment’s student advisory council as co-chair. In this episode of FieldSound, Rashid shares…

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How Hot is Too Hot?* 55:27

2d ago55:27

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Extreme heat is taking its toll on the natural world. We use words like “heat domes” and “freakish” to describe our everyday existence. These high temperatures aren’t only uncomfortable - they are lethal to humans, animals, and crops. In search of an answer to our episode’s question, we discuss the dilemma of an ever-hotter world with an author who…

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S3 E4: From Undergrad to Grad Student with Samatha-Lynn Martinez and Trent Vonich 13:34

1d ago13:34

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In this episode of FieldSound, we meet two students who found their own paths at the University of Washington, blending their interests in science communication and public safety with research, classes and discovery — all the while laying the groundwork for their future careers. From an early age, Samantha Lynn-Martinez, a recent graduate of the UW…

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Platypus Crazy* 54:00

24h ago54:00

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They look like a cross between a beaver and a duck, and they all live Down Under. The platypus may lay eggs, but is actually a distant mammalian cousin, one that we last saw, in an evolutionary sense, about 166 million years ago. Genetic sequencing is being used to trace that history, while scientists intensify their investigation of the habits and…

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Aftershow Episode 28 - Skulthorian Secrets UNCOVERED 6:17

11d ago6:17

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Send us a text 🎥 In this exclusive Aftershow for Episode 28 of Intergalactic Insider, we dive even deeper into the shocking revelations about the intergalactic black market and the enigmatic Skulthorian vendor, Y Nadir! 😱 🤫 What juicy details did we uncover about Y Nadir's past? 🕵️‍♀️ How did Felix and the crew react to the mind-blowing stories sha…

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Our Orbiting Lab's Benefits for Humanity 47:38

11d ago47:38

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On episode 358, the Deputy Chief Scientist for the International Space Station dives into the different ways the orbiting laboratory provides benefits to humanity.Af National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Ep 223: The Deutsch Files IV (ToKCast version) 1:28:01

13d ago1:28:01

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After a short introduction by me, the remainder of this episode is a reproduction of "The Deutsch Files IV" the latest in a series of conversations between myself, Naval Ravikant and David Deutsch about a wide variety of topics including, and sometimes going far beyond the contents of "The Fabric of Reality", "The Beginning of Infinity" and Constru…

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Spotlight on SETI ep 2: Nathalie Cabrol 39:55

13d ago39:55

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What is life? Even as the search for life in the universe evolves, surprisingly, there is no consensus on what life is. We must consider hunting for life not as we know it. The existence of extremophiles on Earth has broadened the types of environments in which we might look for life elsewhere in our solar system. And recent missions to dwarf plane…

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Ep 222: David Deutsch’s ”The Fabric of Reality” Chapter 12 ”TimeTravel” Part 1 51:26

14d ago51:26

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Is time travel into the past and the future possible? What is time dilation? Subjective and objective senses of "time travel". David Deutsch's own documentary on Time Travel from the BBB (192) https://youtu.be/C6_gxoLwrWw?si=8vw8cwbP49XkY6e8Af Brett Hall

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Skeptic Check: String Theory 54:00

16d ago54:00

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The idea that the universe is made of tiny vibrating strings was once the science theory du jour. String theory promised to unite the disparate theories describing particles and gravity, and many people, not just scientists, were optimistic that a theory of everything might be within our grasp. But here we are, many years later, and string theory d…

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Leadership at All Levels 52:16

18d ago52:16

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On episode 357, Deputy Center Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Steve Koerner reflects on his 32-year-long career at NASA and discusses the values of leadership.Af National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Episode 28 - 🚨 Intergalactic Black Market Exposed! 🌠 Skulthorian Secrets Revealed 🛸 39:15

19d ago39:15

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Send us a text 👋 Welcome to Episode 28 of Intergalactic Insider! 🪐 In this mind-blowing episode, we dive deep into the mysterious world of the intergalactic black market with our special guest, Y Nadir, a cunning Skulthorian vendor from the treacherous Goblin's Pit Nebula! 😱 🤫 What secrets does Y Nadir reveal about the dark underbelly of cosmic tra…

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S3 E2: The UW Farm with Eli Wheat 16:27

21d ago16:27

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In this episode of FieldSound, we meet Eli Wheat, an assistant teaching professor in the University of Washington’s Program on the Environment, an environmental studies program housed within the College of the Environment. Wheat is passionate about sustainable farming, and our relationship as humans with the land and food we consume. Wheat, who is …

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#16 Janna Levin - Black Holes, Singularities & Wormholes 1:18:18

22d ago1:18:18

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Prof Janna Levin, Professor of Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University. Janna is an expert in the theoretical physics of black holes, an author, a communicator of science and co-founder of Pioneer Works. To support this podcast and our research lab, head to https://coolworldslab.com/support Go …

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We'll Always Have Parasites 54:00

23d ago54:00

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Imagine tapeworms longer than the height of an adult human. Or microbes that turn their hosts into zombies. If the revulsion they induce doesn’t do it, the sheer number of parasites force us to pay attention. They are the most abundant form of animal life on Earth. Parasites can cause untold human suffering, like those that cause African River Blin…

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Gateway: To the Future 53:34

25d ago53:34

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On episode 356, United Arab Emirates astronaut Hazzaa Ali Almansoori and NASA lunar architecture lead Shatel Bhakta discuss Gateway’s unique airlock, as well as how the lunar outpost will prepare us for a journey to Mars.Af National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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S3 E1: Research as Ceremony with Michael Buck 13:56

28d ago13:56

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In this episode of FieldSound, we hear from Michael Buck, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation and a graduate of the UW School of Marine and Environmental Affairs. Buck’s path in science has been guided by the traditions, stories, practices and knowledge of his community. His research is not just academic; it…

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Measure For Measure 54:00

30d ago54:00

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Whether in miles or pounds, meters or kilograms, we take daily measure out our lives. But how did these units ever come to be, and why do we want to change them? From light-years to leap seconds, we look at the history of efforts to quantify our lives and why there’s always room for greater precision. Plus, we debate the virtues of staying imperial…

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Call Sign: White Flight 1:05:02

1M ago1:05:02

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On episode 355, Gene Kranz, lead flight director for Apollo mission 13, discusses leading America to the first lunar landing, his leadership and legacy, and lessons that must be carried into NASA's future exploration goals.Af National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Ep 221: Do Not Destroy The Means of Error Correction 25:34

1M ago25:34

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Here I present a "positive vision" of the kind I complained was absent in the episode right before this ("Criticism is never enough"). Here I am riffing off a line which contains a deep truth out of the Beginning of Infinity where Socrates is speaking with the god Hermes. In that passage David links a moral injunction "Do not" to an epistemological…

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Episode 27: Are YOU an NPC? 🤖 Scientist Discovers We Live in a Simulation! 40:14

1M ago40:14

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Send us a text 🚀 Reality check, space cadets! This Intergalactic Insider episode will make you question everything: 💻 Our universe is a simulation - but are YOU real or just well-programmed? 🍔 Cosmic fast food wars: Is your favorite meal part of the code? 🕳️ Dark matter secrets: The hidden resource shaping your digital existence 🔴🔵 Mars' new look: …

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Ep 220: Criticism is never enough 39:14

1M ago39:14

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Another response episode. This time to Douglas Murray and Jordan Peterson. Douglas and Jordan are seeking a way to construct a positive vision for society, but they seem at a loss for what in fundamental terms, this might include. Part 1 of 2.Af Brett Hall

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Ep 219: Response to Peter Boghossian Part 3, Appendix 24:18

1M ago24:18

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Parts 1 and 2 were, admittedly, long. So if you could not persevere through those, this gets the major points out serving both as an appendix to tie up some loose ends and as a summary of parts 1 and 2.Af Brett Hall

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Gene editing, CRISPR, and drawing the line between science and fiction 39:33

1M ago39:33

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Thanks to revolutionary technologies like CRISPR, we’re now living in an age where it’s becoming possible to rewrite the very building blocks of life itself—our DNA. We sit down with Scripps Research Fellow and CRISPR expert Shannon Miller, PhD, to discover how these gene editing technologies are poised to reverse a range of diseases. Listen in as …

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Ep 218: Peter Boghossian Response PART 2 1:02:43

1M ago1:02:43

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Here I get to the part of the discussion Peter has about my own "airchat" explanation of "anyone can understand anything". I go through arguments based on the Church-Turing Principle, computational universality and how denials of explanatory universality are appeals to the supernatural and other topics.…

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Skeptic Check: Cell Phone Bans 54:56

1M ago54:56

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As middle and high schools across the country implement new cell phone bans, we consider what drove this bold step and what science says about how digital devices affect our attention and focus. An assistant principal describes how his school implemented the ban, despite protest from students and parents, and what happened next. Guests: Alison - 14…

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Ep: 217 Peter Boghossian Response Part 1 1:16:58

1M ago1:16:58

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The great epistemologist, Peter Boghossian, created a video on Youtube that responded to me, in part. It's to be found in full here: https://youtu.be/5Vf-T8K0_zE?si=T2XkG8h8iNj1ZXGR This first part is largely a response to Richard Dawkins on his notion of "Middle World" and Michael Shermer's notion we are not evolutionarily capable of understanding…

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Crew-9 45:03

1M ago45:03

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On episode 354, NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov of discuss their mission, personal life, and preparation ahead of their launch to the station.Af National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Cold Comfort 54:00

1M ago54:00

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Air conditioning and refrigeration may beat the heat, but they also present a dilemma. The more we use them, the more greenhouse gases we emit, the hotter the planet becomes, and the more we require artificial cooling. Can we escape this feedback loop? We look at the origins of these chilling technologies, tour the extensive chain of cold that keep…

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Developing Artemis II Training 34:50

2M ago34:50

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On episode 353, the Artemis II crew’s chief training officer discusses her career at NASA, the complexity of astronaut training, and what it takes to prepare the quartet for their mission around the Moon.Af National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Ep 216: Astrobiology and Cancer 1:24:06

2M ago1:24:06

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Part 2 in a series about the work of researcher Charley Lineweaver. In this episode, a targeted focus on the one thing we did not discuss out of all of Charley's scientific interests in my interview with him in Ep 215: his recent work with Paul Davies on "The Atavistic Model" of Cancer. For the peer reviewed paper on The Atavistic Model by Lineweav…

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Introducing Spotlight on SETI! 46:30

2M ago46:30

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Are we alone? The search for life in the universe is on! For 40 years, the SETI Institute has been a leader in the search for life and intelligence beyond Earth. Recent discoveries, such as exoplanets, have brought us closer than ever to answering the question of whether we are alone in the universe. To honor the Institute’s pioneering past as we l…

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Episode 26: Is Your 401k in a BLACK HOLE?! | Alien Macarena CRISIS | Space Broccoli GONE WRONG 🚀💥 41:53

2M ago41:53

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Send us a text 🛸 Buckle up, Earthlings! Intergalactic Insider Ep. 26 is here to blow your mind faster than a supernova! 🤯 Ever accidentally caused an interplanetary incident with a beret? 🎭 Wondered if your retirement fund is safe from quantum fluctuations? 💰 Curious about the cosmic consequences of misusing French pickup lines? 💋👽 Join Felix Andro…

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Gateway: At Your Service 43:06

2M ago43:06

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On episode 352, a Gateway manager and a CSA astronaut discuss how commercial cargo missions and robotic systems will be vital for sustaining the future lunar space station.Af National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Ep 215: Charley Lineweaver 1:19:49

2M ago1:19:49

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A conversation with physicist, cosmologist, astrobiologist, polyglot and polymath - Charley Lineweaver. 00:00 - My introduction 08:57 - Charley’s fascinating early years 12:14 - From an English/History degree to physics 13:53 - Charley’s historic work on the Cosmic Microwave Background 17:34 - Methods of probing deep space 19:51 - Our accelerating …

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Shipwrecks 54:55

2M ago54:55

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Shipwrecks are scenes of tragedy, but they are also bits of history frozen in time that can provide insights into events and ideas from long ago. That is, if we can find them. From an 11th century Viking sailing ship to a WW II era British cargo ship with a mailbag of letters onboard amazingly preserved, an underwater archeologist takes us on a dee…

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Calling All Aliens* 54:00

2M ago54:00

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Are we alone in the universe? Is there other intelligence out there? COSMIC, the most ambitious SETI search yet, hopes to answer that. We hear updates on this novel signal detection project being conducted on the Very Large Array in the desert of New Mexico. Also, we chat with award-winning science fiction writer Ted Chiang about how he envisions m…

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Let's B-Complex 35:16

2M ago35:16

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NASA nutrition scientists discuss how a daily B vitamin supplement might prevent vision changes in astronauts during long-duration space missions. HWHAP Episode 351.Af National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Episode 25: Olympic Cheaters Bend Reality?! | Alien Gut Bugs = Immortality? 43:49

2M ago43:49

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Send us a text 🌌 Intergalactic Insider brings you the most mind-bending news from across the cosmos! 🚀 In this episode: • Alien microbes in human guts: Fountain of youth or cosmic indigestion? 🦠 • Wormhole workers on strike: Galaxy-wide traffic jam! 🕳️🚗 • Olympic scandal: Athletes caught quantum cheating?! 🏅🔬 • Alien Yoga: Twist your body through 1…

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Life in the Solar System 54:00

2M ago54:00

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Spewing lava and belching noxious fumes, volcanoes seem hostile to biology. But the search for life off-Earth includes the hunt for these hotheads on other moons and planets, and we tour some of the most imposing volcanoes in the Solar System. Plus, a look at how tectonic forces reshape bodies from the moon to Venus to Earth. And a journey to the c…

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The Non-Stop Scientist 41:16

2M ago41:16

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NASA astronaut Don Pettit discusses his life and career ahead of his fourth flight to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 350.Af National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Catching Fire 54:00

2M ago54:00

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We have too much “bad fire.” Not only destructive wildfires, but the combustion that powers our automobiles and provides our electricity has generated a worrying rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide. And that is driving climate change which is adding to the frequency of megafires. Now we’re seeing those effects in “fire-clouds,” pyrocumulonimbus even…

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Surpassing a Year in Space 38:48

2M ago38:48

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NASA astronaut Frank Rubio reflects on his record-breaking 371 days aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 349.Af National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Not Just a Phage 54:00

3M ago54:00

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We’re hurtling towards a post-antibiotic world, as the overuse of antibiotics has given rise to dangerous drug-resistant bacteria. Can we fight back using viruses as weapons? An obscure medical therapy uses certain viruses called bacteriophages to treat infection. For a century attempts to turn phage-therapy into a life-saving treatment have falter…

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Gateway: Together to the Moon 24:21

3M ago24:21

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European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano discusses the international elements of the Gateway lunar space station. HWHAP Episode 348.Af National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Episode 24: Alien Archaeologist SHOCKED by Human Behavior! 41:36

3M ago41:36

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Send us a text 🌟 In this mind-bending episode of Intergalactic Insider: - 🏺 Zenzian archaeologist Narla Bzultr spills the cosmic tea on her groundbreaking Hrakka discoveries - 🤯 Human customs that left her tentacles in a twist - 🌪️ Chaos ensues as Zephyr gets caught in a Jovian storm... again! - 🤣 Plus, the space weather forecast that'll make you g…

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Skeptic Check: Is Social Media Harming Kids? 1:06:14

3M ago1:06:14

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Social media use among teens has risen alongside rates of anxiety and depression. Addressing what he calls a mental health crisis, the Surgeon General has called for warning labels on social media platforms akin to those on tobacco and alcohol. But this comes before scientific consensus has been reached that social media causes harm. We consider th…

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After a Year on Mars 38:54

3M ago38:54

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The CHAPEA Mission 1 crew reflects on their year inside of a simulated Mars habitat and shares their perspectives of what it takes to be a successful Martian crew member. HWHAP Episode 347.Af National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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