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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.

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.

Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Heather Wildman — an unstoppable force in UK agriculture, leadership development, and communication training. From a Cumbrian hill farm to global influence, Heather’s story is packed with grit, growth, and generosity. 🌍Heather takes us from New Zealand’s dairy scene to cowboying in Montana, to learning about second chances in a Canadian high-security prison. Her Nuffield journey on “communication and motivating change” gave her a new lens — one that still ...

In this episode we talk with Makenzie Mabry, PhD, about the order Brassicales and all the cool and bizarre plants and plant families within it. We talk about the trend of polyploidy, whole genome duplication, the affinity for deserts and air at habitats, the evolution of succulents and the particular phytochemistry known as glucosinolates. We start off talking about the octopus plant that was recently discovered in 2020 in the salt pan deserts of Namibia, Tiganophyton karasense, and go through the entire phylogeny of the order, talking about little known families from disparate parts of the ...

At 12, Sean discovered something off in the bathroom—a bathtub that had been scrubbed to the point of revealing its deepest, darkest secrets. It wasn’t until adulthood that the creepy details of the house started to make sense, and that's when things took a turn from unsettling to downright terrifying. From footsteps and rustling paper to ghostly encounters that left even the toughest Marine on edge, Sean’s haunting experiences had him running for the porch. The spooks didn’t just haunt the house—they still linger to this day. This is a daily EXTRA from The Grave Talks. Grave ...

I am beyond excited to introduce my new show Disturbing History. The past isn’t always dead. Sometimes, it’s just been buried... and it’s time to dig it up. Disturbing History is a weekly podcast that dives headfirst into the strange, spooky, and little-known stories that history tried to forget. From secret societies and sinister folklore to lost colonies, unsolved mysteries, and events too dark for your high school textbook — this is where the shadowy corners of the past finally get their time in the spotlight.Hosted by author, investigator, and storyteller Brian King-Sharp, each ...

Face à la montée des océans, à l’effondrement des glaciers et à la raréfaction de l’eau douce, Gilles Boeuf, président d’Ethic Ocean, tire la sonnette d’alarme. Dans cet épisode, il démonte les idées reçues sur le cycle de l’eau, dénonce les pompages excessifs dans les nappes phréatiques, et fustige la destruction des zones humides, ces “éponges naturelles” oubliées. L’indifférence politique face à ce dérèglement global pourrait bien précipiter des conflits à venir...

Episode Notes: In this episode, the wastewater competition Operation Challenge is featured. Lindie Aragon and Orren West, two Ops Challenge veterans, talk about what it is like to compete. Also discussed are the personal and professional benefits of participating on a competitive team. Listeners are invited to an upcoming regional competition in Denver, Colorado during the show. As always, a pop quiz closes out the episode. Find out more at https://streaming-water.pinecast.co

Allison Gerken, Ph.D., a research ecologist with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Office, was one of the recipients of a 2024 ORISE Mentor Award for her excellence in mentoring young scientists. In this conversation with ORISE Featurecast host Michael Holtz, Gerken discusses the importance of mentorship for herself and for young scientists. She says learning to use the tools of experimental design and biology to answer questions about behavior and ecology fueled her passion for research, particularly in researching how farmers can protect their investment ...

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Brenda Blunt, ORAU senior director of health policy, is passionate about the connections between nutrition and both physical and mental health. She is a mom, grandmother, wife, nurse, primal health coach, farmer and policy wonk. Blunt says all of those roles together make health and how we can better care for ourselves important to her. As Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, rolls out his plan to Make America Healthy Again, much of the focus is on the role of better nutrition and its connection to health. Blunt was MAHA before it was cool, and often leans into ...

Canine Diluted Coat Alopecia (CDCA), is a genetic skin condition affecting dogs with diluted coat colors. This podcast explains the genetic basis linked to mutations in the MLPH gene, detailing how these mutations lead to abnormal melanin distribution and fragile hair structures. And it covers the prevalence, predisposed breeds, and the clinical signs, such as progressive hair loss on diluted areas of the body, often accompanied by skin issues. It also outlines the diagnostic process, including clinical examination, hair analysis, and skin biopsies, while discussing the limitations of ...

In Rheinland-Pfalz wollen die Grünen nun im Juli gegen alle Regeln der Vernunft ein Wildvernichtungsgesetz durchwinken. Juristin Gitta Greif-Werner erklärt die Details und hofft, dass die FDP in der dortigen Ampel doch noch zur Vernunft kommt.Support the show

Brad Lidge is known for his dominance on the mound during the 2008 MLB postseason—but what most people don’t know is what came next. In this game-changing episode of Life's Tough, Explorers Are Tougher, host Richard Wiese interviews Brad about his surprising journey from baseball hero to archaeologist.Brad reveals how his love for ancient history began during his baseball career and culminated in a master’s degree and multiple archaeological expeditions across Italy. He shares the moment he uncovered a Roman coin, the traits from sports that helped him thrive in academia, and his latest ...

Tax Legislation for "One, Big, Beautiful Bill"Brush and Poison Ivy ControlCattle Health Metrics 00:01:05 – Tax Legislation for "One, Big, Beautiful Bill": Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, starts the show explaining a recent piece of legislation. He talks about the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” and what it means for taxpayers, farmers and ranchers. The "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" Tax Legislation - What Now? Roger on AgManager.info 00:12:05 – Brush and Poison Ivy Control: Keeping the show rolling is K-State weed specialist Sarah Lancaster as she discusses how to ...

In this special 100th episode, we delve into six first-hand accounts from individuals who experienced something extraordinary in the remote forests of the Pacific Northwest.Each story disturbing features encounters with an intelligence that seems to exist at the periphery of our understanding, observing us from the shadows between the trees. What makes these accounts uniquely compelling isn't just what was seen, but the unsettling patterns of behavior described by witnesses from completely different backgrounds and professions. From security guards to scientists, photographers to surveyors, ...

L'Alopécie des robes diluées (ARD), également connue sous le nom d'alopécie des mutants de couleur, est une maladie cutanée héréditaire chez le chien. C'est la dermatose héréditaire la plus couramment diagnostiquée. Elle se manifeste par une perte de poils progressive qui affecte spécifiquement les zones de pelage à pigmentation diluée, comme le bleu ou le fauve (isabelle). Sur le plan génétique, l'ARD est une affection à transmission autosomique récessive, principalement associée à des mutations dans le gène MLPH (mélanophiline). Ce gène est essentiel pour le transport ...

Die ersten Ergebnisse sind da! In dieser Folge stellen Joscha und Jan ihre ersten Forschungsergebnisse zu den Ursachen der großen Schäden in Buchenwäldern vor. Hierbei spielt das Zusammenwirken von Trockenstress und fast immer vorkommenden, schädlichen Pilze eine zentrale Rolle. Joscha und Jan geben zudem einen Einblick in ihre ganz praktische Forschungsarbeit, bei der auch schon einmal etwas schief gehen kann.__________________________________Der Podcast ist Teil des Forschungsprojektes „Buche-Akut: Buchenkalamitäten im Klimawandel – Ursachen, Folgen, Maßnahmen“. In jeder Folge ...

In this episode of the YourForest Podcast, Matthew Kristof explores the essential role of dialogue in effective landscape and wildfire management. Joined by Robin Freeman, Project Manager for the Wildfire Networks at the SFU Centre for Dialogue, and James Whitehead, Special Projects Manager for the Mitigating Wildfires Project, they dive into how open, empathetic communication can help diverse stakeholders collaborate toward better environmental management solutions.The discussion covers the intricacies of dialogue as a tool for conflict resolution, the challenges of managing wildfire risks, ...