Bedste Science Weekly-podcasts (2023)

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That‘s Cool News | A weekly breakdown of positive Science & Tech news.

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147. CRISPR Restoring Vision, Brain Hemorrhage Survival, Data-Center Heated Pool 24:17

16h ago24:17

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Headlines: Vision restored in mice thanks to refined CRISPR system | New Atlas (00:39) Liver Regeneration: The Surprising Importance of Gut Bacteria | SciTechDaily (5:20) Clean-up protein may turn the tide on brain hemorrhage survival | New Atlas (10:07) This New Material Absorbs Three Times More CO2 Than Current Carbon Capture Tech | SingularityHu…

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Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

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Social Media is No Substitute for Clinical Expertise 11:41

21h ago11:41

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TikTok is overtaking the internet and many are using this platform to learn about a variety of psychiatric illnesses and psychological problems. But how accurate are these videos in sharing medical information? Could they be causing things like tics? Do they influence individuals to self-diagnose and cause mis-diagnosis? There is a new phenomenon l…

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Fun Kids Science Weekly

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Why do we need to sleep and what's in the night sky above us when we do? 36:43

3d ago36:43

36:43

Greetings, Earthling! If you have intercepted this signal, congratulations! You're about to launch off Earth and take a trip around the solar system... and BEYOND! In this week's Science Weekly, astronomer Mark Thompson is talking to Dan about the night sky and sleeping! What questions should we be asking about space - why is the universe expanding…

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The Debrief Weekly Report | A Science and Technology News Podcast

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One Small Step for Man’s Garbage: Space Junk, EV Aircraft, and Monitoring Earth’s Pollution with Satellites 30:31

3d ago30:31

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On today’s episode, NASA and the Italian space agency are on a mission to monitor human pollution using satellites, a company is designing a way to power electric airplanes mid-flight, and scientists around the world want to update the space treaty to include space junk. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the late…

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Science Weekly

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How will gene editing change medicine and who will benefit? 16:18

5d ago16:18

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Ian Sample speaks to Guardian science correspondent Hannah Devlin about the latest developments and debates about gene editing to emerge from a summit at the Francis Crick Institute in London. The summit heard from the first person with sickle cell disease to be treated with a technique known as Crispr. He also hears from Prof Claire Booth about en…

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(the very) Weekly Manga Review Show / Weird Science Manga

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(the very) Weekly Manga Review Show Week of 3/8/23 - Undead Unluck Returns, Sinister Smiles, Alien Invasions & Bangers All-Around 57:04

12d ago57:04

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(the very) Weekly Manga Review Show Week of 3/8/23 - Undead Unluck Returns, Sinister Smiles, Alien Invasions & Bangers All-Around (the very) Weekly Manga Review Show Ep 67 Week of 3/8/23 - Undead Unluck Returns, Sinister Smiles, Alien Invasions & Bangers All-Around Keywords: Manga, Anime, Comics, Comic books, pop culture, television, movies, DC Com…

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Science Weekly

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The Last of Us: could the next pandemic be fungal? 14:52

7d ago14:52

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Madeleine Finlay speaks to Guardian science correspondent Linda Geddes about the possibility of a fungal pandemic like the one depicted in apocalyptic thriller The Last of Us. They discuss the strange world of fungi, the risks of infections and treatment resistance, and what we can do to protect ourselves from future fungal threats. Help support ou…

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That‘s Cool News | A weekly breakdown of positive Science & Tech news.

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146. Superconductors At Room Temp, Geothermal Underground Battery, Moon Data Centers 33:25

8d ago33:25

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Headlines:Researchers Say They've Created Superconductors At Room Temperature | Futurism (00:52)New Sensor Can Diagnose Cancer Using Urine | SciTechDaily (08:01)Geothermal startup showed its wells can be used like a giant underground battery | MIT Tech Review (14:04)Safe, effective new procedure to surgically treat common arrhythmia | New Atlas (20…

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Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

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The Science of Screeners for ASD 38:15

8d ago38:15

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Screening for autism is meant to cast a broad net to gather those who show enough features to be included for a full diagnostic evaluation. The most common of these tools is the MCHAT – the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers. An author of the MCHAT, Diana Robins, and a colleague, Andrea Wieckowski and others gathered over 50 studies (English…

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Fun Kids Science Weekly

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Why are dinosaurs missing their heads?! 31:54

10d ago31:54

31:54

It's another Fun Kids Science Weekly! This week, Dan is chatting to expert on the history of science and the natural world, Iszi Thompson! Iszi explains how famous scientists used to believe in magic and gives Dan some strange facts about dinosaur skulls going missing... Dan reports on a robot arm which can remove space debris in Science in the New…

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The Debrief Weekly Report | A Science and Technology News Podcast

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Do Organoids Dream of Electric Bandages?: Electricity Generating Bacteria, Brains in a Dish, and Bandages from the Future 32:47

10d ago32:47

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On today’s episode, researchers are studying whether extremophile bacteria can be used to generate electricity, how biological organoids can be used to supercharge AI computing, and the successful testing of an electrical bandage to heal wounds 30% faster. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and …

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Science Weekly

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Everything Everywhere All at Once: could the multiverse be real? 18:25

12d ago18:25

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The film Everything Everywhere All at Once has enjoyed critical acclaim and awards success. Ahead of the Oscars, where it’s tipped to sweep the board, Ian Sample speaks to theoretical physicist and philosopher Sean Carroll about why we seem to be drawn to the idea of multiple worlds, and what the science says about how the multiverse might actually…

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Science Weekly

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Matt Hancock’s messages: how scientifically literate should our politicians be? 12:36

14d ago12:36

12:36

Ian Sample speaks to mathematical biologist Kit Yates about what Matt Hancock’s leaked WhatsApp messages reveal about scientific understanding at the heart of government during the pandemic, and what should be done to prepare for the future. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod…

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That‘s Cool News | A weekly breakdown of positive Science & Tech news.

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145. Robot 3D Printing on Organs, Vitamin D and Dementia, Stem Cell Parkinson’s Treatment 29:48

15d ago29:48

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Headlines:Novel robotic system can 3D print cells onto organs inside the body | New Atlas (01:01)Alzheimer’s Breakthrough As Scientists Link NAD+ Supplements to Reduced Brain Biomarkers | SciTechDaily (08:02)Taking Vitamin D Could Help Prevent Dementia | Neuroscience News (14:05)World's first-ever artificial energy island to be built in the North S…

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Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

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Is it co-morbid or co-occurring? 12:06

16d ago12:06

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A new paper in Translational Psychiatry this week outlines the reasons why some conditions that occur with autism are actually co-morbid, and not co-occurring. The podcast will break down clues on why sometimes they are co-morbid, and present an argument on why they are important in understanding the vast heterogeneity of autism. https://onlinelibr…

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Fun Kids Science Weekly

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The Flying Scotsman steam train turns 100! 28:08

17d ago28:08

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Would you like to join Dan for a quick trip around the solar system? You would? Well, let's GO! This week, Dan is chatting to Karen Bennett about the famous steam-powered locomotive, The Flying Scotsman! This train celebrates its 100th birthday this year, and Karen is here to tell you everything you need to know about the celebrations and the scien…

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The Debrief Weekly Report | A Science and Technology News Podcast

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The Universe Just Broke: Thermodynamics, Baby Galaxies That Aren’t, and the Secrets of the Pyramids 27:15

17d ago27:15

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On today’s episode, a previously undiscovered tunnel has been found inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, physicists are rewriting the first law of thermodynamics, and a discovery of some galaxies by the James Webb Telescope is throwing our understanding of the Big Bang into serious question. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as the…

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Science Weekly

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What should we do about the rise in children vaping? 15:56

19d ago15:56

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Madeleine Finlay speaks to former Guardian health editor Sarah Boseley about the rise in vaping among under-18s and what can be done to discourage more children from taking up the habit. She also hears from Prof Linda Bauld about the impact of vaping on young people. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod…

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(the very) Weekly Manga Review Show / Weird Science Manga

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(the very) Weekly Manga Review Show Week of 3/1/23 - Streamlined, Backstories and Sus Jobs 48:17

19d ago48:17

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(the very) Weekly Manga Review Show Week of 3/1/23 - Streamlined, Backstories and Sus Jobs Keywords: Manga, Anime, Comics, Comic books, pop culture, television, movies, DC Comics, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Indie Comics, Manga Reviews Help Support All of Our Shows with a One-Time Donation Here: https://ko-fi.com/weirdsciencecomics Keywords: Manga, Anim…

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Science Weekly

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What are ‘forever chemicals’ and why are they causing alarm? 14:27

19d ago14:27

14:27

Madeleine Finlay speaks to environmental journalist Rachel Salvidge about PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’, which have been found at high levels at thousands of sites across the UK and Europe. Rachel explains what they are, how harmful they can be, and what can be done to mitigate their effects. Help support our independent journalism at the…

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That‘s Cool News | A weekly breakdown of positive Science & Tech news.

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144. Operate Tech With Your Mind, SPIDER Robots Doing The Dirty Jobs, Hydrogel Healing The Brain 27:54

22d ago27:54

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Headlines:Brain implant startup tests mind-controlled computing on humans | CNBC (00:47)Wilson debuts an airless 3D-printed basketball in the NBA dunk contest | New Atlas (08:24)A groundbreaking spider-like robot is ready to change robotics | Interesting Engineering (13:21)Smart streaming readout system analyzes raw data from nuclear physics experi…

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Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

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Animal models can explain heterogeneity 14:15

22d ago14:15

14:15

Just like no two people are the same, no two strains of mice are the same. Using dozens of different strains of mice with and without a genetic mutation associated with autism called CHD8, researchers at University of Southern California showed great variability in the effect of this mutation on behaviors associated with neurodevelopmental disorder…

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Fun Kids Science Weekly

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A GIANT 3D tongue used for chocolate experiments!!! 36:19

24d ago36:19

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It's another episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, so of course Dan is chatting to another science EXPERT! This week it's food scientist Anwesha Sarkar from the University of Leeds, who has done research on the yummiest of snacks - CHOCOLATE! Find out how a model tongue was used in experiments and how science could elevate this sweet treat. In Da…

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The Debrief Weekly Report | A Science and Technology News Podcast

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Is That An Oblong Space Object in your Pocket...Or...?: Strange Space Objects, Psychedelic Medicine, and Telepathic Robot Dogs from Australia 22:58

24d ago22:58

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On today’s episode, a mysterious oblong object was detected in our solar system, scientists are trying to understand why some psychedelics rebuild neural connections in the brain, and soldiers in Australia are controlling robot dogs with their mind. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tech st…

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Science Weekly

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15-minute cities: mundane planning concept or global conspiracy? 15:43

26d ago15:43

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Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guardian’s architecture and design critic, Oliver Wainwright, about why the relatively obscure concept of the 15-minute city has become a magnet for conspiracy theories in recent weeks. And hears from Dr Richard Dunning about how the theory can be implemented in a way that’s fair to all residents. Help support our ind…

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Science Weekly

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Are weight loss injections the solution to the obesity crisis? 13:12

28d ago13:12

13:12

Ian Sample speaks to Guardian science correspondent Nicola Davis about the news that Wegovy, an appetite suppressant popular with celebrities in the US, will soon be sold at UK pharmacies. It’s a prescription drug aimed at helping people with obesity lose weight, but some argue it doesn’t tackle the root cause of the disease. Help support our indep…

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That‘s Cool News | A weekly breakdown of positive Science & Tech news.

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143. Google’s Embarrassing Start, Magnifying Memory Mushrooms, Restoring Lost Memories 24:31

29d ago24:31

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Headlines: Google scrambles to counter ChatGPT but ends up embarrassing itself | Ars Technica (01:05) Nuclear fusion breakthrough with world-first ‘super’ magnet | Yahoo News (07:38) Mushrooms Magnify Memory by Boosting Nerve Growth | Neuroscience News (11:08) Sea-creature-inspired linked robots could explore alien oceans | New Atlas (14:24) “Magic…

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Fun Kids Science Weekly

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The element with an UNBELIEVABLE origin! 28:36

1M ago28:36

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It's Saturday! No packed lunch, no school bells, just another fact-filled episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly. This week Dan's chatting to Helen Bell, co-author of The Extraordinary Book That Invents Itself! Find out how you can create a whole bunch of experiments and inventions at home, plus hear about how young people have changed the world wi…

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The Debrief Weekly Report | A Science and Technology News Podcast

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Begun, The Balloon War Has: Unknown Objects over North America, The Mushroom Medicinal Apocalypse, and the Science of Hidden Memories 22:03

1M ago22:03

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On today’s episode, scientists have used a common asthma medication to unlock hidden memories inside the brains of mice, UFOs over North America prompted the shoot down of multiple objects over the weekend, and researchers have stimulated neural development between human brain cells using a common mushroom. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and St…

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Science Weekly

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Online misogyny: what impact is it having on children? 14:36

1M ago14:36

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According to new research by the children’s commissioner for England, one in 10 children have watched pornography by the time they are nine years old. And teachers say the effects are being felt in schools. So what makes young people vulnerable to this kind of content, and what impact might it have on their brains and behaviour? Madeleine Finlay sp…

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Science Weekly

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Antibiotic resistance: where do we go next? 13:57

1M ago13:57

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Climate change and pollution are the latest factors contributing to a global rise in antibiotic-resistant superbugs, according to a report from the UN environment agency. Given that no new class of antibiotics has been discovered since the 1980s, what are our best hopes for tackling these bugs in the future? Ian Sample speaks to the Guardian’s scie…

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Fun Kids Science Weekly

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The green comet that visits once every 50,000 YEARS 26:29

1M ago26:29

26:29

Hello hello hello, class is in session! In this week's episode, Dan chats to astronomy expert Hayley Smith all about C/2023 E3 (ZTF) - otherwise known as the 'green comet'! Where does the comet get its colour from, can we predict its journey, and is there still a chance to witness it? In Dangerous Dan, face the terrifying so-called 'cow killer' was…

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The Debrief Weekly Report | A Science and Technology News Podcast

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Wolf 1069b Was an Inside Job!: Ghost Particles, a New Exoplanet Discovery, and the Bleeding Edge of Drone Technology 24:57

1M ago24:57

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On today’s episode; physicists have developed a ‘ghost ruler’ using neutrinos, Wolf 1069b is the latest earth-like exoplanet discovery, and the future of drone technology and warfare. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tech stories from the pages of The Debrief. From far-future technology to…

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Science Weekly

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What can we really learn from home blood testing kits? 16:08

1M ago16:08

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Companies selling private blood tests offer customers a way to check their health – from measuring cholesterol levels to thyroid hormones – from the comfort of their home. But what happens if there’s an abnormal result? Madeleine Finlay speaks to health journalist Emma Wilkinson and consultant chemical pathologist Dr Bernie Croal about how these te…

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(the very) Weekly Manga Review Show / Weird Science Manga

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(the very) Weekly Manga Review Show Week of 2/8/23 - Fetching Tea, Split Personalities, Sus Dad & the Middle of the Sandwich 1:07:10

1M ago1:07:10

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(the very) Weekly Manga Review Show Ep 65 Week of 2/8/23 - Fetching Tea, Split Personalities, Sus Dad & the Middle of the Sandwich Keywords: Manga, Anime, Comics, Comic books, pop culture, television, movies, DC Comics, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Indie Comics, Manga Reviews Help Support All of Our Shows with a One-Time Donation Here: https://ko-fi.com/…

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Science Weekly

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How has the Russia-Ukraine war disrupted science? 13:33

1M ago13:33

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As we approach the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ian Sample talks to physicist Prof John Ellis, and Arctic governance expert Svein Vigeland Rottem, about how the world of science has had to adapt. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepodAf The Guardian

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That‘s Cool News | A weekly breakdown of positive Science & Tech news.

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142. 3D-Printing Factory, Bing + ChatGPT, Detecting Brain Tumors from Urine 31:56

1M ago31:56

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Headlines:A 3D Printer Isn’t Cool. You Know What’s Cool? A 3D-Printing Factory | Bloomberg (01:12)A New ‘Glue’ Could Make Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Cheaper—And Less Toxic | Forbes (09:25)Microsoft plans to update Bing with a faster version of ChatGPT in the coming weeks | TechCrunch (14:55)Liquid windows: Energy-saving inspiration from squid sk…

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Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

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What’s Quality of Life Got To Do With it? 11:44

1M ago11:44

11:44

This week’s #ASFpodcast highlights a new study from Dr. Elizabeth Kaplan-Kahn, who is improving a measure of Quality of Life for autistic individuals who are minimally verbal or have cognitive disabilities. These individuals may have different outcomes as other autistics, but their responses are just as important. Dr. Kaplan-Kahn talks about what i…

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Fun Kids Science Weekly

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The AMAZING Journeys of Animals! 25:56

1M ago25:56

25:56

Happy Saturday, it's another Fun Kids Science Weekly! In this episode, Dan chats to animal expert Philippa Forrester on her new book, Amazing Animal Journeys! Find out about Philippa's own experience with animals, including an unlikely orca sighting. In the coolest school above us all, Professor Pulsar teaches us that storms are one of the reasons …

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The Debrief Weekly Report | A Science and Technology News Podcast

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Do Dodo Birds Taste like Chicken?: Hawaii’s Mysterious Lights, De-extinction, and the Science of Surviving a Nuclear Blast 26:51

2M ago26:51

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On today’s episode, researchers in Hawaii keep seeing bizarre lights in the sky, a billion dollar start-up says they will resurrect the Dodo bird, and the science behind surviving a nuclear blast. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tech stories from the pages of The Debrief. From far-future …

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Can we restore England’s lost wildlife? 14:44

2M ago14:44

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This week the government published a major environmental improvement plan for England. It has pledged that every household will be within a 15-minute walk of green space or water, the restoration of 1.2m acres of wildlife habitat, and that sewage spills will be tackled with upgrades to wastewater treatment works. Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guar…

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(the very) Weekly Manga Review Show / Weird Science Manga

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(the very) Weekly Manga Review Show Week of 2/1/23 - Jiangshi X, Chainsaw Man, Dandadan & More 1:08:34

2M ago1:08:34

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(the very) Weekly Manga Review Show Week of 2/1/23 - Jiangshi X, Chainsaw Man, Dandadan & More Help Support All of Our Shows with a One-Time Donation Here: https://ko-fi.com/weirdsciencecomics Keywords: Manga, Anime, Comics, Comic books, pop culture, television, movies, DC Comics, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Indie Comics, Manga Reviews Check out the Wei…

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How to spot the exotic green comet (and what might get in the way) 12:17

2M ago12:17

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This week star gazers will be hoping to catch sight of an exotic green comet that last passed by Earth 50,000 years ago. But, unlike the view our Neanderthal ancestors would have had, light pollution will make witnessing this celestial event an impossibility for many. Ian Sample speaks to astronomy journalist Dr Stuart Clark about how best to see t…

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Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

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A potential biomarker to AID, not MAKE, a diagnosis 35:55

2M ago35:55

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The media has just called another biological marker a “diagnostic test”, when in this case, it was always intended to be an aid, not a test itself. It involves using baby hair strands to look a variation in metabolism of certain chemical elements across time. Remarkably, it showed similar results in autistic children in Japan, the US and Sweden. It…

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That‘s Cool News | A weekly breakdown of positive Science & Tech news.

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141. Amazon’s Prescription Drug Plan, Healing Brain After Stroke, A Working Tractor Beam 35:44

2M ago35:44

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Headlines Amazon Launches $5-a-Month Prescription Drug Plan in Further Healthcare Push | WSJ (01:01) New spray fights infections and antibiotic resistance | MedicalXPress (08:27) Spraying drugs up the nose may help heal the brain after a stroke | New Scientist (18:47) Toroidal propellers: A noise-killing game changer in air and water | New Atlas (2…

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Fun Kids Science Weekly

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NUCLEAR FUSION and deadly birds... 32:47

2M ago32:47

32:47

In THIS fantastic spacey episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, Dan chats to a member of the lab who managed to briefly recreate the energy of the SUN, Annie Kritcher all the way from California! Find out what this could mean for the future of energy! Travel to Deep Space High to discover why precipitation is so important, and listen to an account…

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The Debrief Weekly Report | A Science and Technology News Podcast

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We Like Big Moons and We Cannot Lie: Zombie Crabs, Krypton-powered Propulsion, and Looking for Aliens in All The Right Places 21:38

2M ago21:38

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Dead crabs keep mysteriously twitching in the UK, Krypton-powered propulsion for space travel, and the essential cosmic question; will humanity find life somewhere else in our solar system this century? Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tech stories from the pages of The Debrief. From far-f…

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(the very) Weekly Manga Review Show / Weird Science Manga

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(the very) Weekly Manga Review Show 1/25/23 - Hiatus Ends, Back with Some Bangers & Akane's Hot Girl Flirting Tips 1:07:09

2M ago1:07:09

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(the very) Weekly Manga Review Show 1/25/23 - Hiatus Ends, Back with Some Bangers & Akane's Hot Girl Flirting Tips Help Support All of Our Shows with a One-Time Donation Here: https://ko-fi.com/weirdsciencecomics Keywords: Manga, Anime, Comics, Comic books, pop culture, television, movies, DC Comics, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Indie Comics, Manga Revie…

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Science Weekly

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How will ChatGPT transform creative work? 15:03

2M ago15:03

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ChatGPT has been causing a stir since its launch last year. The chatbot’s ability to produce convincing essays, stories and even song lyrics has impressed users, and this week attracted a multibillion-dollar investment from Microsoft. Ian Sample speaks to Prof John Naughton about how ChatGPT works, hears from author Patrick Jackson about how it wil…

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Overcoming burnout: a psychologist’s guide 13:44

2M ago13:44

13:44

Last week, New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation, saying that she “no longer had enough in the tank” to do the role justice. Madeleine Finlay speaks to cognitive scientist Prof Laurie Santos about the symptoms of burnout, what causes it and the best ways to recover. Help support our independent journalism at theguard…

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