Showing titles in Biological Sciences

New York Times-bestselling author of Endure Alex Hutchinson returns with a fresh, provocative investigation into how exploration, uncertainty, and risk shape our behavior and help us find meaning. Off the beaten path, following unmarked trails, we are wired to explore. More than just a need to...

In Social, renowned psychologist Matthew Lieberman explores groundbreaking research in social neuroscience, revealing that our need to connect with other people is even more fundamental, more basic, than our need for food or shelter. Because of this, our brain uses its spare time to learn about the social world-other people and our relation to them.

Travel thirty miles north, south, or east of San Francisco city hall and you'll be engulfed in a landscape of thick traffic, fast enterprise, and six-dollar cappuccinos. Venture thirty miles due west, however, and you will find yourself on what is virtually another planet: a spooky cluster of...

A New York Times Bestseller Renowned neurologist Dr. Frances E. Jensen offers a revolutionary look at the brains of teenagers, dispelling myths and offering practical advice for teens, parents and teachers. Dr. Frances E. Jensen is chair of the department of neurology in the Perelman School of...

How is it possible for the disciplines of cosmology, geology, anthropology, biology, and history to fit together? These 48 lectures answer that question by weaving a single story from accounts of the past developed by a variety of scholarly disciplines. The result is a story stretching from the origins of the universe to the present day and beyond, in which human history is seen as part of the history of our Earth and biosphere, and the Earth's history, in turn, is seen as part of the history of the universe.

This classic work on the rules of sex -- updated for a new generation -- is still as provocative as the day it was published, providing simple explanations for any and all questions about what happens in the bedroom. Sex isn't as complicated as we make it. In Sperm Wars, evolutionary biologist...

Two New York Times best-selling authors unveil new research showing what meditation can really do for the brain. In the last 20 years, meditation and mindfulness have gone from being kind of cool to becoming an omnipresent Band-Aid for fixing everything from your weight to your relationship to your achievement level. Unveiling here the kind of cutting-edge research that has made them giants in their fields, Daniel Goleman and Richard J Davidson show us the truth about what meditation can really do for us.

Cheating Stories From Reddit - r/cheating"Cheaters exposed. Secrets revealed. All from Reddit."Betrayal, heartbreak, and shocking secrets—straight from the internet’s most brutally honest corner.Reddit Cheating Stories is your go-to podcast for raw, unfiltered tales of infidelity, exposed lies, emotional fallout, and jaw-dropping revenge. Sourced from real Reddit threads and confession posts, each episode dives into the messy, complicated world of modern relationships—where no secret stays hidden forever.Whether it's partners caught in the act, anonymous confessions, or stories of ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER "A dazzling journey across the sciences and humanities in search of deep laws to unite them." —The Wall Street Journal One of our greatest scientists—and the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes for On Human Nature and The Ants—gives us a work of visionary importance that...

Most historians study the smallest slivers of time, emphasizing specific dates, individuals, and documents. But what would it look like to study the whole of history, from the big bang through the present day - and even into the remote future? How would looking at the full span of time change the way we perceive the universe, the earth, and our very existence? These were the questions David Christian set out to answer when he created the field of "Big History", the most exciting new approach to understanding where we have been, where we are, and where we are going.

From the author of the beloved The Last Days of the Dinosaurs, an imaginative celebration of T Rex from hatching to adulthood Tyrannosaurus rex is a prehistoric celebrity. Exceeding 40 feet in length and weighing over 9 tons, the largest individuals of this dinosaurian species were intimidating...

Deep Sleep Rain Sounds delivers 8 full hours of steady, soothing rainfall designed to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and relax more deeply. Each episode features continuous rain ambience—gentle rainfall, soft water textures, and a smooth, even sound profile—with no voices, music, or sudden changes. Ideal for deep sleep, relaxation, meditation, stress relief, or background sound, this podcast creates a calm nighttime environment you can rely on every night.

Spesso dimentichiamo che la maggior parte della superficie terrestre, circa il 71%, è coperta da acqua (oceani, mari e acque dolci), tanto che la Terra è spesso definita il Pianeta blu, come appare dallo spazio. 71% - Storie dal pianeta acqua è un podcast prodotto da LifeGate insieme alla Water Defenders Alliance, che raccoglie storie di vita, progetti e curiosità per raccontare l'altra faccia del nostro pianeta e di come la sua salute e il suo futuro siano strettamente connessi al nostro. E cosa succede quando l’acqua viene difesa, studiata e rispettata.A cura di Arianna Liconti ...

Courants Obscurs est un podcast de true crime maritime.Il raconte des affaires criminelles, des histoires mystérieuses et des disparitions liées à la mer, en prenant le temps de contextualiser et d’expliquer, sans sensationnalisme ni pré-requis. Un podcast accessible à toutes et tous, pour comprendre ces histoires vraies là où la mer brouille les pistes.Aucune connaissance maritime n’est nécessaire : les récits sont pensés pour être compris par toutes et tous, en prenant le temps d’expliquer les enjeux humains, juridiques et sociaux qui entourent chaque affaire. Hébergé par ...

数秘鑑定士とエンジニア。一見まったく交わらない二人が、なぜか農業と地域創生を熱く語り合う――。 データと直感、テクノロジーと土の感触、都市と田舎。 相反するはずの視点が交差するとき、見えてくる農業の新しい可能性。 「奇妙」だからこそ面白い。 常識の外側から、日本の農と地域の未来を探る異色トークラジオ。

Podcast poświęcony badaniom naukowym nad pszczołami i produktami pszczelimi. Omawiamy najnowsze publikacje, obalamy mity i tłumaczymy naukę prostym językiem. Miód, propolis, pyłek, zdrowie pszczół i praktyczne wnioski dla pszczelarzy oraz świadomych konsumentów. Rzetelnie, bez sensacji, w oparciu o dane i fakty.

Southern Wilds is a fresh, adventurous program hosted by Amanda Mills of Mississippi Outdoors, bringing listeners closer to the land, water, wildlife, and outdoor traditions that define the South. Each episode explores the rhythms and wonders of the natural world—from conservation efforts and ecological discoveries to hunting, fishing, foraging, and outdoor recreation across Mississippi and the Gulf South. With her signature warmth and deep connection to the outdoors, Mills guides engaging conversations with biologists, naturalists, environmental storytellers, and everyday adventurers, ...

A New Podcast Hosted by Aaran Vijayakumaran Ph.D, a Scientist at Stanford UniversityCurious Together | Exploring science, mind, and meaningWelcome to The Vitality Lab — a podcast about the science of being human. This show blends physiology, psychology, and philosophy to explore what it means to grow, adapt, and live with intention.It's a space for people who ask why we are the way we are, and what we can do about it. We don’t claim to have the answers — but we believe in asking better questions. Whether it’s the stress of endurance, the complexity of the mind, or the search for ...

Welcome to OCEANISM: a movement, a philosophy, and a way of life—a return to what has always been sacred.-ism (/-ˌɪzəm/) : from the Ancient Greek suffix -ισμός (-ismós), and the Latin -ismus, It is used to describe philosophies, theories, religions, social and artistic movements, lifestyles, behaviors, scientific phenomena, or medical conditions. Hosted by artist Caro Pampillo, this bilingual (English & Spanish) podcast dives into the science, spirituality, and sound of water. Through talks, reflections, storytelling, guided meditations, and immersive music journeys, we...

Thank you for tuning in! I sit down with my guests to uncover the extraordinary experiences that shaped them. Real stories of life with no filters offering hard-earned wisdom, human truth, and perspective.