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'Rona Ramadan
From: Sandra Tsing Loh
Series: The Loh Down on Science: Special Pandemic Edition
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Many Muslims fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. This year, it falls within the coronavirus pandemic and people are curious about the he...

Bought by KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif. and WYAP


  • Added: May 27, 2020
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 2
sontimeter / centimeter
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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If your client calls a centimeter a "sontimeter," I'll assume they're medical and you've got a leader. This is Episode 82 of Engineering Word Of T...

  • Added: Feb 07, 2020
  • Length: 06:10
Engineers on Eyes
From: Pius Wong
Series: The K12 Engineering Education Podcast
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What’s so great about the human eye? Can we build something just like it? When would we need to design something better? Sadhan joins the podcast a...

Bought by KWMR


  • Added: Jul 07, 2018
  • Length: 19:47
  • Purchases: 1
crazing
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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I tried ceramic glazing / The result was quite amazing / When I saw it cool / I touched not a tool / The surface showed cracks and crazing. ***This...

  • Added: Jun 26, 2018
  • Length: 04:57
Mobile Game and App Reviews
From: Pius Wong
Series: The K12 Engineering Education Podcast
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Pius reviews with Rachel five mobile apps related to engineering education, available on Android and iOS. A ten-year-old guest reviewer also gives...

  • Added: Dec 29, 2017
  • Length: 29:56
duty cycle
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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Not a doodie cycle, but a duty cycle. Episode 48 of Engineering Word Of The Day, an informal show on favorite, fascinating, or funny words and phra...

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Dec 06, 2017
  • Length: 04:51
  • Purchases: 1
circumscribe
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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Trying not to talk in circles here.

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Sep 26, 2017
  • Length: 04:13
  • Purchases: 1
inclinometer
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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A tool for pirates navigating the oceans, and more, yarrr...

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Sep 26, 2017
  • Length: 03:44
  • Purchases: 1
autogyro
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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How is an autogyro different from a helicopter?

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Sep 25, 2017
  • Length: 02:41
  • Purchases: 1
iterate
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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An introduction to this series about engineering vocabulary, phrases, acronyms, jargon, and slang.

Bought by WETD and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Sep 22, 2017
  • Length: 03:14
  • Purchases: 2
IU's New Media School Introduces Documentary Production and Research Practice
From: WFHB
Series: Daily Local News
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A new center supporting documentary film production and research has been established at Indiana University's Media School.

  • Added: Oct 29, 2015
  • Length: 09:45
The Future of Retirement! / Spreading Island Fever / Bewitched! / Diabetes / Crazy Ants!
From: 2BoomerBabes Radio Hour
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Segment 1: Dr. Joe Coughlin/AgeLab Segment 2: Edward Chamberlin/Islands Segment 3: Erin Murphy/Tabatha Segment 4: Dr. Osama Hamdy/diabetes Segme...

  • Added: Aug 30, 2015
  • Length: 54:00
Here a Cat, There a Cat, Oy Vey, That's a lot of Freaking Street Cats
From: Zak Rosen
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Israel's mild, desert climate makes it possible for cats to give labor three, sometimes even 4-times a year. And when heat cycles can start as ear...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Sep 12, 2012
  • Length: 03:50
  • Purchases: 1
Sleep Depravity in College Students
From: Chuck Harris
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WRVG's Chuck Harris looks into how college students spend their precious sleep time.

  • Added: May 11, 2012
  • Length: 05:37
Riddles from the Border Regions, 03/03/12
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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PERHAPS AN ANCIENT CALLING CARD...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Mar 01, 2012
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 01/07/12
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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A WIND WILL HOWL...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Jan 04, 2012
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 4/23/11
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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EACH YEAR COMES THE BANDIT...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Apr 21, 2011
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 7/3/10
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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ANIMAL, VEGETABLE I AM NOT...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Jun 30, 2010
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 4/3/10
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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THEY TRAMPLE IN THE GARDEN...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Apr 01, 2010
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Sweet Science
From: Tom Niemisto
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A new boxing clinic focuses on both physical fitness and philosophical growth.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis and KUOW


  • Added: Mar 11, 2010
  • Length: 06:57
  • Purchases: 2
Rock 'n Roll Camp for Girls
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
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voices of girls and women at the Rock Block after school program

Bought by KUOW, KUNM, and NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Mar 15, 2007
  • Length: 11:26
  • Purchases: 3
Get Your Goats!
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: February 2007 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Controlling invasive weeds costs a bundle. Billions of dollars are spent each year on weed and fire hazard management.

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Jan 12, 2007
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1