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Quickie with Steve: Global Warming and Ocean Currents; News Items: Infrared Contact Lenses, Trees Respond to Solar Eclipse, Affective Polarization, The Brain's Motor Switchboard, New Dwarf Planet Candidate; Discussion: The Effect of Science Fiction; Your Questions and E-mails: HHS Cancels Vaccine Contract; Science or Fiction

Revenge often feels sweet, but what price do we pay for seeking it out? Researcher James Kimmel, Jr. proposes a radical theory: our desire for vengeance operates like an addiction in the brain. This week, how “revenge addiction” plays out in our everyday lives — and on a global scale. Hidden Brain is about to go on tour! Join us as Shankar shares seven key insights he's learned from the show over the past decade. To see if we're coming to your city, and to purchase tickets, go to hiddenbrain.org/tour.

Dr. Mindy dives into autophagy, that amazing natural way our cells clean house. While fasting is a top way to kickstart it, this episode shares three delicious foods that can actually give autophagy a boost even when you're not fasting: pineapple (thanks to bromelain), turmeric (with its powerful curcumin), and green tea (packed with EGCG). These goodies can help with things like keeping your arteries clear, making your skin glow, and maybe even fighting off certain cancers. Embrace the magic of autophagy with 3 game-changing foods! To view full show notes, more information on our guests, ...

Unlock the Secrets of the Quantum World—No PhD Required! Are you fascinated by the mysteries of the universe but overwhelmed by complex scientific jargon? "Quantum Physics for Beginners" by Adrian Kepler is your clear and engaging gateway into one of the most mind-blowing fields of modern science. Whether you're a curious mind, a science enthusiast, or a complete newcomer, this beginner-friendly guide explains the fundamentals of quantum physics in a way that’s both understandable and exciting.

Robert Macfarlane brings his glittering style to a profound work of travel writing, reportage, and natural history. Is a River Alive? is a joyful, mind-expanding exploration of an ancient, urgent idea: that rivers are living beings who should be recognized as such in imagination and law. Macfarlane takes listeners on three unforgettable journeys teeming with extraordinary people, stories, and places: to the miraculous cloud-forests and mountain streams of Ecuador, to the wounded creeks and lagoons of India, and to the spectacular wild rivers of Canada.

Dr. Topol’s unprecedented, evidenced-based guide is about how you and your family and friends can benefit from new treatments coming available at a faster rate than ever. From his unique position as a leader overseeing millions in research funding, Dr. Topol also explains the fundamental reasons—from semaglutides to AI—that we can be confident these breakthroughs will continue. Ninety-five percent of Americans over sixty have at least one chronic disease and almost as many have two. That is the essential problem this revolution is solving.

Crows have long been the subject of folklore, likely because they’re strikingly similar to humans, leading lives rich in personality, intelligence, and relationships. In this episode, we fly the streets of Seattle with a crow as she grooms her mate, delivers what appears to be a gift, and finally commutes miles away from her territory to gather and chat with thousands of other crows before it’s time to roost for the night.

Daughter. Duhitár-. Dustr. Dukte. Listen to these English, Sanskrit, Armenian and Lithuanian words, all meaning the same thing, and you hear echoes of one of history’s most unlikely journeys. All four languages—along with hundreds of others, from French and Gaelic, to Persian and Polish—trace their origins to an ancient tongue spoken as the last ice age receded. This language, which we call Proto-Indo-European, was born between Europe and Asia and exploded out of its cradle, fragmenting as it spread east and west.

The universe, in all its boundless complexity, is a riddle that has captivated human curiosity for millennia. We gaze into the night sky not just to admire the stars, but to ask the questions that seem to echo back at us from the void: What is everything made of? How did we get here? And why does the universe behave the way it does?

By opening the door to the new field of neuroimmunology,  The Great Nerve not only revolutionizes how we understand and treat disease, it gives us unprecedented hope for our health. This is the story of your body’s ability to heal itself.

Across millennia, cultures and civilizations have envisioned the ability to revisit the past, glimpse the future, or even rewrite fate. From ancient mythologies to modern science fiction epics, the allure of time travel persists as one of humanity’s most profound and enduring fascinations.

Best known for blowing things up (for science, of course) and putting wild theories to the test, best friends Kari Byron and Tory Belleci are back - armed with stories from behind-the-scenes of MythBusters and just enough knowledge to be dangerous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight’s guest, Norm Sollie, grew up in Washington State and due in large part to that, he developed a strong fascination with Sasquatch at an early age. Growing up, he spent a lot of time outdoors, but it wasn’t until 1980 that he went out for the sole purpose of looking for Sasquatch. On that outing, he experienced what was quite likely Sasquatch activity, but he didn’t see one. Fast forward to 2010, he had signed up for a spiritual retreat, just 40 miles outside of Chicago. Sasquatch wasn’t on his mind, due to how close he was from Chicago, but that didn’t stop him from having a ...

Discover the Hidden Forces of Space! Have you ever wondered how the Sun, our closest star, can affect life on Earth? In Solar Storms Unleashed, embark on an illuminating journey through the realm of space weather and uncover the mysteries behind solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and the profound effects they can have on our planet. This comprehensive guide provides readers with an understanding of how solar activity influences everything from satellite operations to power grid stability. With practical insights and expert knowledge, you’ll learn: The science behind solar storms and ...

THE FASTEST, SUREST WAY TO CRUSH THE EPA 608 EXAM—EVEN IF YOU'RE WORKING 60 HOURS A WEEK Worried about failing the EPA 608 exam? Struggling to balance long work hours, family life, and study time? This guide is your shortcut to passing on your first try—without wasting precious hours on confusing theory or endless reading. Built for hardworking HVAC techs and apprentices like you, the EPA 608 Study Guide gives you a clear, proven plan to master every section, eliminate test anxiety, and finally secure your certification—and the better career that comes with it. Inside, you’ll get: ...

Inevitably, life on Earth will come to an end, whether by climate disaster, cataclysmic war, or the death of the sun in a few billion years. To avoid extinction, we will have to find a new home planet, perhaps even a new solar system, to inhabit. In this provocative and fascinating book, Christopher Mason argues that we have a moral duty to do just that.

From the 1948 US edition: This is the story of the most publicized jungle animal that ever lived. In his best-selling Man-Eater's of Kumaon, Jim Corbett told of his battles with many man-eating tigers. In this book he tells a sustained and climactic story of his hard-won battle with a single leopard. Leopards very rarely become man-eaters, but those few that do are the peers of the man-eating tigers in ferocity and possess an even greater cunning.

"Carbon Credits: From Origin to Present and Future Applications" is a definitive guide that bridges environmental science, global policy, and frontier technology to demystify the evolving world of carbon markets. Written by industry expert Ron Legarski, this book offers a rigorous and accessible journey through the lifecycle of carbon credits—from their roots in international agreements to the cutting-edge role of AI, blockchain, and decentralized verification systems. Structured with clarity and depth, this book examines regulatory frameworks, verification protocols, emissions trading ...

Through personal stories, history and cutting-edge science, Ocean uncovers the mystery, the wonder and the frailty of the most unexplored habitat on our planet—and the one which shapes the land we live on, regulates our climate and creates the air we breathe. The book showcase the oceans' remarkable resilience: they are the part of our world that can, and in some cases has, recovered the fastest, if we only give them the chance.

Are we alone in the universe, or is our reality just one of many? The concept of the multiverse has captured the imagination of scientists, philosophers, and the general public, inviting us to consider the possibility of parallel universes, each with its own unique set of physical laws and constants. The Multiverse: Twenty Theories on Multiple Realities and Parallel Universes explores the most compelling theories about the multiverse, taking readers on a journey through the mind-bending possibilities of multiple realities. From the well-established theories, like the Level I Multiverse, ...