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Dive into the heart of conservation with The American Conservation Experience podcast! Our Hosts, Elyse Cogburn, ACE’s Partnership Development Manager, and Dave Bastian, an ACE Division Director take you behind the scenes with one of the nation's leading conservation corps. Discover the impactful work and inspiring stories of the individuals involved in preserving our national and state parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and local outdoor spaces. Gain insights into the essential conservation projects supported by thousands of young adults every year who gain hands-on experience and ...

In the two decades since astronomers first discovered the existence of a planet outside of our solar system, “exoplanetology” has become the hottest specialty in astrophysics. Scientists young and old, inspired by the thought of finding either another habitable world or the Holy Grail of space exploration - life itself - flocked to be part of this burgeoning field. With so much brainpower on hand, it’s no wonder that investigative techniques advanced more quickly than anyone would have thought.

Is time an illusion? Is time travel possible? Could time end? In this audiobook, A Question of Time, we take an interdisciplinary look at the fourth dimension, exploring the latest thinking on the nature of time and the ways it dominates our physical and mental worlds.

Understanding why we age and how to prevent age-related physical and mental decline can help us to live in the moment and enjoy our health at any age. In this audiobook, we explore the latest thinking in why we age, strategies to help maintain good health, as well as research into the limits of human longevity.

Genetic engineering, which refers to the direct manipulation of DNA, became a reality in the 1970s. In this audiobook, we take a look at how far the field has come, starting with a revolutionary gene-editing tool called CRISPR that’s taking the research world by storm. We then examine how CRISPR and other approaches are being investigated to treat disease, the fantastic-sounding research being done in synthetic biology, controversial efforts in modifying crops and saving species, as well as the numerous ethical issues raised in these areas.

Did NASA really spend millions creating a pen that would write in space? Is chocolate poisonous to dogs? Does stress cause gray hair? These questions are a sample of the urban lore investigated in this audiobook, Fact or Fiction: Science Tackles 58 Popular Myths. Drawing from Scientific American’s “Fact or Fiction” and “Strange But True” columns, we’ve selected 58 of the most surprising, fascinating, useful, and just plain wacky topics confronted by our writers over the years.

Wisdom runs through The Book of Proverbs, highlighting the fulfilment in Christ and that wisdom begins with the fear and dedication of the Lord. Proverbs proves time and time again that it is necessary for one to seek wisdom, get wisdom, and finally, understand wisdom through Christ. Separated into thirty-one small chapters, The Book of Proverbs sets the stage for understanding God’s word and commitments.

Divided into 5 chapters, The Book of James leads with the idea that faith is grounded in our physical world. James stands as the half-brother of Christ, and writes his letter as a recipe for those looking to be God’s people, for those looking to stay on path to following God’s word. James urges listeners to trust their faith, and that hardships in their lives are simply tests, and that wealth passes and fades, but not faith.

By celebrating the diverse experiences and interests of the Study Group Leaders and members who make up OLLI at American University, this podcast’s goal is to provide information about the wonderful courses and people at the heart of our OLLI at AU, while sparking curiosity and maybe a conversation or two.

Architects of Peace, a limited podcast series by the award-winning team behind American Jewish Committee’s People of the Pod and The Forgotten Exodus podcasts, unpacks the high-stakes diplomacy and behind-the-scenes negotiations that led to the creation of the Abraham Accords five years ago. As the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, AJC began laying the foundation for the possibility of the Accords—which normalized relations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco—more than 70 years ago. AJC’s efforts in the region continue to this day through ...

Join Dennis and Denise, co-founders of American Daily Herald, for sharp analysis and commentary on US and North American news. From politics and science to health and culture, we break down the stories shaping our world through a traditional American lens, championing freedom, peace, and prosperity. Each episode delivers unfiltered insights, bold perspectives, and practical takeaways to help you navigate today’s headlines with clarity. Whether it’s dissecting policy debates, exploring scientific breakthroughs, or uncovering health trends, we’re here to inform and inspire.

The editors of Scientific American’s best-selling Fact or Fiction: Science Tackles 58 Popular Myths return with Fact or Fiction 2: 50 (More) Popular Myths Explained. We cast an analytical eye on another collection of urban lore and cultural myths that persist so long in our collective consciousness they acquire a ring of truth. Who hasn’t heard the “five-second rule”, which insists that food dropped on the floor is safe to eat if it’s picked up within five seconds? How many of us have been told to “feed a cold, starve a fever"?

This fascinating and highly accessible book presents fantastic but totally feasible projections of what your brain may be capable of in the near future. It shows how scientific breakthroughs and amazing research are turning science fiction into science fact. In this brave new book, you'll explore.

Welcome to The American Arson Podcast, where our goal is to spark creativity.

A podcast produced by the American Academy of Family Physicians for family doctors and related health care professionals.

The groundbreaking journeys of psychiatric mental health nurses are featured in this podcast brought to you by the Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association. Follow these outstanding behavioral health nurses in their quest to meet the urgent and unmet needs of underserved communities across America. Funding for this podcast was made possible (in part) by Grant# 1H79SM090074-01 from SAMHSA. The views expressed by the speakers and host do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services nor does mention of trade names, commercial ...

Welcome to “ACR Journals on Air,” the ACR’s newest podcast series featuring interviews, commentary, and analysis on research from our three peer-reviewed journals. Join us each episode for engaging discussions with authors and independent experts about recently published studies, their implications for clinical care, and how they move the field of rheumatology forward. Whether it’s an expert analysis of a manuscript or deep dive with an author – our goal is the same – to understand the impact of the science and bring it from the bench to the bedside

Once dismissed as a mathematical curiosity, black holes are so strange they almost defy belief. Since their existence was confirmed, research into the nature of black holes has opened up new vistas in physics. In this audiobook, we examine some of the most fascinating discoveries about black hole formation and behavior, the new and evolving research in gravitational wave astronomy, theoretical possibilities such as wormholes, and much more.

A podcast for discussion and debate on the political economy of capitalism, imperialism, and socialism in the Americas. For more than forty years Latin American Perspectives has served as the leading academic journal in Latin American Studies, publishing timely, progressive analyses of the social forces shaping contemporary Latin America.

This podcast series for healthcare professionals offers expert insights and discussion on pericardial disease. Recurrent pericarditis is a common complication after an initial episode of acute pericarditis, characterized by the recurrence of chest pain and signs of cardiovascular inflammation. Listen, learn, and increase your knowledge of pericardial disease.