Of all the birds that turn up at birdfeeders, chickadees are favorites. And they’re instantly recognizable. Yet sometimes we have to ask ourselves: “Which chickadee is it?” In the eastern and central states, there are two species: Black-capped Chickadees pervade the northern half of the region, and Carolina Chickadees, like this one, the southern half. But in some places, they overlap. And while the two look nearly identical, their voices give them away!
Octopuses Sense Chemicals with Their Arms
The healthcare system in the United States undergoes continuing scrutiny. Can a market-based approach work? On this episode, Dr. Deane Waldman discussed Statescare and market-based medicine.
Each week on Reel Discovery, host Kristin Dreyer Kramer takes a quick look at the latest in movies -- from the hottest new blockbusters to little-known indies and even Blu-ray releases. Whether you prefer explosive action movies or quiet dramas, you're sure to discover something worth watching. On the latest show, Kristin examines the involvement of US negotiators in Middle East peace talks in the 1990s with The Human Factor.
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Scientists discover that giraffes inherit their spots.
Each week on Shelf Discovery, host Kristin Dreyer Kamer offers listeners a brief look inside the pages of a new book. From mysteries to memoirs, classics to chick lit, busy readers are sure to find plenty of picks to add to their shelves. On this week's show, 
“I grew up in a family of foodies, chefs, butchers, and hunters (yes, it’s true). My household had a flock of chickens (both for eggs and for eating), the freezers were stocked full of meat, steaks were cooked rare, and there were even real animal heads decorating the walls (not that I ever liked the heads). … So, as I’m sure you can imagine, switching to veganism was a BIG change for me.”
Sam Turnbull’s second cookbook, "Fast Easy Cheap Vegan," makes the case that an animal-free vegan diet doesn’t have to be time-consuming, too much work or even expensive.
This cookbook is all about smart tips and easy techniques that simplify cooking. Many recipes are one-pot, freezer-friendly, and make-ahead meals. And Sam says you can make any one of these 101 recipes in fewer than 30 minutes.
Follow Turnbull on twitter: Sam@bonappetegan
The days are longer, the beaches are open again, and summer approaches. This week on Beer Notes, we are highlighting the summer beers produced here on the Shore.
Abigail Jean and her father, Rich Jean, thank their local librarian, Hasina Islam, for encouraging Abigail’s love of reading.
The "BLUEprint Series: How the Ocean Will Save Civilization" outlines a new and sustainable path forward, with the ocean leading the way.
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- 2nd UN Ocean Assessment
- Ocean Health Index
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There's a strange connection between King penguins, one of their favorite islands, and Nitrous Oxide gas.
