Belém do Pará é marcada por uma cultura vibrante, sabores únicos e rica diversidade natural, que reúne ícones como o Mercado Ver-o-Peso, as mangueiras que sombreiam suas ruas e a arquitetura histórica que mistura influências indígenas, portuguesas e africanas. Conhecida por sua culinária inconfundível — com pratos como o tacacá, o pato no tucupi e o açaí original da floresta. Em 2025, a capital

This "Digging in the Dirt" starts off with Tom Anderson, who is Director of communications at CT Audubon Society and editor of the Connecticut state of the birds report. We talk about all the threats that our birds are facing.  Habitat loss, pesticides, windows and feral cats.Then joining me is Megan Clendenan  author of The book Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault  A recent review said of her book,  "This tale has an unusual ecological theme that makes seed

touchEXPERT FOCUS for touchOPHTHALMOLOGYListen to a series of interviews with two medical retina specialists and a biomarker expert who will provide their insights into the pathophysiology of diabetic macular oedema (DMO), including the inflammatory mechanisms of disease and how they may impact treatment. The faculty will also consider the clinical utility of optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging biomarkers and emerging evidence on the evolving role of corticosteroids in the management of

Bears, squirrels and birds (oh my!) can do it, but can humans? Jorge explores how this technology could be a game changer for medicine and space travel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Killing two people is worse than killing one. What about 440 billion crustaceans? Adapted from Dylan Matthews's essay on Vox.com.This story is part of a series supported by Animal Charity Evaluators, which received a grant from EarthShare. For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And please email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠unexplainable@vox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ We read every email. Support Unexplainable (and get

In this episode of Women Making Moves, Amy Pons speaks with Lori Lalonde, founder of 'Her Executive Ascent', about her career journey from tech to building a leadership accelerator for senior women. They explore the systemic challenges women face in corporate environments, the importance of maintaining personal values in leadership roles, and the evolving workplace dynamics influenced by generational differences. Lori shares her experiences of advocating for work-life balance, the necessity of being

In the long run, countries in Northeast Asia will have to see the need for collective defense. Otherwise, you won’t be able to stop rivalry between powers like the U.S. and China. It sounds utopian now, but so did the idea of French and German soldiers serving under the same command a century ago.                                                                                                                                        – Y.S. Lee, NBN Interview (2025)Sustainable Peace in Northeast

Today, images of cartels, security agents donning face coverings, graphs depicting egregious murder rates, and military guards at US border crossings influence the world's perception of Mexico. Mexico's so-called drug war, as generally conceived by journalists and academics, was the product of recent cartel turf wars, the end of the PRI's single party rule in 2000, and enhanced US border security measures post-9/11. These explanations are compelling, but they overlook state actions beginning in the

Food consumers are demanding a healthier and more sustainable food system. Yet labor is rarely part of the discussion. In Will Work for Food: Labor Across the Food Chain (U California Press, 2025), Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern and Teresa Mares chronicle labor across the food chain, connecting the entire food system--from fields to stores, restaurants, home kitchens, and even garbage dumps. Using a political economy framework, the authors argue that improving labor standards and building solidarity among

Today, images of cartels, security agents donning face coverings, graphs depicting egregious murder rates, and military guards at US border crossings influence the world's perception of Mexico. Mexico's so-called drug war, as generally conceived by journalists and academics, was the product of recent cartel turf wars, the end of the PRI's single party rule in 2000, and enhanced US border security measures post-9/11. These explanations are compelling, but they overlook state actions beginning in the

We dive into the origins and evolution of Halloween, exploring its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain, the cultural practices associated with it, and how it has transformed into the modern celebration we know today. Black cats, the merging of pagan and Catholic traditions, and the commercialization of Halloween festivities: let's analyze it! Dr. Sparks gets into the cultural significance of Halloween, discussing its origins, traditions, and personal experiences.

Профсоюз медиков выразил недоверие министру здравоохранения Хосаму Абу Мери. Главная причина - в бюджете 2016 года отсутствуют средства на повышение зарплат врачей и медперсонала. Во что может вылиться этот конфликт? Обсуждаем ситуацию в здравоохранении с нашими гостями. В студии “Открытого разговора” - председатель профсоюза работников здравоохранения и социального ухода Валдис Керис, присяжный адвокат, председатель правления Латвийского альянса редких заболеваний Юрис Бейкманис и латвийский

Fact: According to an IRENA report on Reuters from mid-July, over 90% of new renewable projects are now cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives. Solar is 41% cheaper, and onshore wind is 53% cheaper than fossil fuel energy. The consumers are speaking up, and market dynamics are pushing the growth of renewables. In this episode of A Climate Change, host Matt Mattern speaks with Dr. Gernot Wagner, climate economist at Columbia Business School, and author of Climate Shock, to unpack how economics and

Are you dreaming of your next vacation? Many people see travel as a chance to escape their routines, explore new places and maybe even ‘find themselves.’ Andrew Stevenson, PhD, author of “The Psychologyof Travel,” talks about whether travel makes us happier, how technology and social media are changing the experience of travel, why we get post-vacation blues and how to approach the place where you live with a travel mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuberculosis claimed more than 1.25 million lives in 2023, overtaking COVID as the world’s deadliest infectious disease. For the last century, there has been a vaccine protecting children from TB. Now, there is hope for a new solution: a potential vaccine for adolescents and adults. On this episode, reporter Elna Schütz visits an M72 TB vaccine trial site in Worcester, South Africa, one of the world’s TB epicenters. First, Elna speaks with participants about their experiences in the M72 trial and

In this Sasquatch Theory Podcast, I interview Chris from North Carolina, an avid outdoorsman who once questioned if Bigfoot was real — until he experienced something beyond explanation. Chris began researching with a local investigator named Tim and soon discovered a hotspot known as “The Swamp.” During one of their outings, a glowing orb appeared, hovered silently, and then shot off — just as a massive creature charged through the woods. Chris describes chest-vibrating screams, rock-throwing, and

Liz Clayton Fuller joins the show to talk about the deadly feather trade. Plus, Jess hops in to explain the strange virus causing bunnies to sprout horns, and Rachel gets into the way some folks are using ants to make yogurt. (It's actually kinda good...)Check out all of Liz's art: https://lizclaytonfuller.com/ The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tweet at

This week, Shane and the Howler are off and so we present to you this fan favorite from the archive: The Howler takes his daughter on a college visit, Shane talks about an interview with Stacy Brown, and the subject of mercy killings comes up. Buckle Up! The Midweek Howl Disclaimer: The Skeptic of the From The Shadows Podcast crew, aka the Ozark Howler, joins Shane each week, to share a story or two and discuss current events. This episode may not be for the ears of children and may contain some

My special guest tonight is Leslie Rule, acclaimed author, paranormal researcher, and daughter of legendary true-crime writer Ann Rule. Leslie joins me to discuss her chilling new book, Haunted in America — a haunting collection of true ghost stories gathered from decades of investigations and interviews across the country.In this fascinating conversation, Leslie shares the most spine-tingling tales from her four acclaimed books — Coast to Coast Ghosts, When the Ghost Screams, Ghosts Among Us, and