Welcome ... to Spookulative Evolution. Spook-E Season is back! All throughout October, we pick monsters from myth and media and speculate how they – or something like them – could evolve here on Earth, pulling inspiration from real-world species across our planet’s history. This year’s theme is Monsters of Nintendo! This episode, we take the hunt across the stars. What biological explanation can we find for jellyfish-shaped parasites with a complex and terrifying life cycle? Our creatures to create

In this episode, we’ll be exploring the work of Dr. Jaswant Guzder, an internationally renowned transcultural psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and visual artist. Our conversation will touch on her work at the intersection of child psychiatry, culture, and community-based mental health, drawing from her leadership roles in Montreal and Victoria, as well as her research and teaching projects in Jamaica and India. We’ll also reflect on how her South Asian heritage, artistic practice, and decades of ...

In this episode, we explore the tension between the fast-paced, task-driven nature of social work and the deeper need for presence, reflection, and meaning. Rhian Taylor shares insights from her recent blog on why it’s so hard for practitioners to stop—and how doing so can radically improve our wellbeing and the quality of our practice. We talk about: The systemic pressures that reward constant “doing”The emotional and professional cost of never stoppingHow rest, reflection, and inner a...

In this episode, we’ll be delving into the work of Professor Jennifer Cleland, a global leader whose work continues to challenge and expand the boundaries of healthcare education. Her work crosses boundaries in numerous ways, across fields (Health Economics, Medical Statistics, Language and Linguistics and Business), methodologies (big data sets and qualitative), institutions (government, universities), etc. Learn more about Dr. Thirusha Naidu https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory...

In this episode Jonathan has a conversation with Helen Nyul, former Head of Biodiversity at Barratt Redrow, who recently transitioned to a new role at the nature tech startup, Verna. Helen shares her career journey, the impact of nature-rich housing developments, and the essential role of biodiversity in business and the economy. We discuss successful projects like Kingsbrook and the value of biodiversity action plans. Don't miss the engaging stories and practical insights on how both develop...

They march once more, this time to Houston 📍Explore World of the Terracotta Warriors, opening November 14.See ancient China’s unification under Qin Shi Huang brought to life through rare artifacts and stunning craftsmanship.World of the Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi in the 21st Century is jointly organized by the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center, and Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site Museum of the

For the last century, physics has been treading along the paths set by the same two theories--quantum theory and general relativity--and, let's face it, it's getting pretty boring. Most scientists are simply chasing decimal points in laboratories, unable to explore the theories at large scales, where serious discrepancies could emerge.The situation is a lot like the one physics was in in 1890, right before Planck, Einstein, and Bohr blew the roof off Newtonian physics. As Vlatko Vedral argues

Hvordan er det nu lige med cement og beton? Det finder vi ud af i dette afsnit om cement. Rygterne går på, at det er det materiale menneskeheden bruger anden mest af (dvs. efter vand), så det er ekstremt vigtigt i byggebranchen. Men når man bruger så meget af noget, kan det også have negative konsekvenser - i dette tilfælde i form af CO2 udledning. Vi dykker ned i kemien og finder ud af, hvor CO2’en i fremstillingen kommer fra. Magnus læser op af Bjerrums (Jep ham med diagrammet) beskrivelse ...

On this episode of Voices of Self-Funding, host Ramesh Kumar welcomes Arun Santhebennur, Co-founder and CEO of Voicegain, to explore how voice AI is reshaping healthcare operations for TPAs, payers, and health plans. They tackle the tough truth that 95% of AI pilots fail, unpacking why — from hype and skill gaps to the “build vs. buy” dilemma and change management challenges. More importantly, they share where AI is already succeeding: automating claims status calls, streamlining utilization

Immerse yourself in Waves of Quiet, presented by Ocean Sounds, the official podcast of OceanSounds.com. This episode delivers soothing ocean sounds, ideal for creating a serene environment, mindfulness, or sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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De associatie met de coronajaren is niét geheel toevallig. Corona was één van de lastigste virussen die wij, bij leven, kennen. Het gooide onze wereld overhoop. Hoe komt het dat we dat niét zagen aankomen? En als we 6 jaar terug zo argeloos waren, hoe groot is dan de kans dat we ons opnieuw laten verrassen? Is ons ministerie van Microbiologische Landsverdeding wel goed uitgerust? En wat houdt ons tegen om dit debat te voeren in vredestijd?

Vor einem Jahr, am 5. November 2024, wurde die bekannte Wölfin Gloria zum letzten Mal nachgewiesen — an dem Tag hatte sie zwei ungeschützte Zwergziegen gerissen. Dieses Datum markiert nun den traurigen Jahrestag ihres Verschwindens aus dem Schermbecker Wolfsterritorium.Die AG „NABUs im Wolfsterritorium Schermbeck“ (Borken, Bottrop, Wesel) hat aus diesem Anlass eine außergewöhnliche Dokumentation zu Glorias Leben veröffentlicht. Auf 75 Seiten erzählen sie die ganze Geschichte von GW954f alias

In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Sophie Koch von der ETH Zürich über ihren Quereinstieg in die Holzforschung und darüber, was man aus delignifiziertem Holz alles machen kann. Warum es nicht immer nur um noch festere Materialeigenschaften geht und was Roboter damit zu tun haben, erfährt ihr in dieser Folge von The WoodCAST! Support the show Anyone who would like to support the WoodCAST 😊 can now do so via the ‘Support’ button on the homepage (follow the🖤) or via the following link:

Halloween seems to have transformed from being a fun day for kids to dress up and get candy into an all-out celebration of death, demons, and evil. Why are parents dressing their children up as serial killers? When did torture scenes become part of home decorations? How can Christians navigate this popular pastime? Is there a way to use this "holiday" to advance the kingdom of God? Hear the answers as Rick Burgess uses the power of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this

В гостях у Марии Бачениной и Александра Сергеева доктор биологических наук, нейробиолог, Член-корреспондент РАН, директор Федерального центра мозга и нейротехнологий ФМБА Всеволод Белоусов.Подписывайтесь на наш подкаст, чтобы не пропускать новые выпуски!

Explore the chilling mystery of the Mothman with researcher Steve Ward as we revisit Point Pleasant, the town forever changed by the legendary winged creature. Discover insights into John Keel’s groundbreaking investigations that inspired The Mothman Prophecies, and take a closer look inside the world-famous Mothman Museum, where the legend lives on. Uncover eyewitness accounts, paranormal theories, and the lasting impact of one of America’s most fascinating cryptid stories#Mothman, #SteveWard,

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various demonic and godly hogs from global traditions, as well as one particular real-life hell pig that emerges from the fossil record. (Part 1 of 2) (originally published 10/24/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.