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Civilizations Among the Clustered Stars?
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Messier 5 is a globular cluster containing hundreds of thousands of stars. It is about 25,000 light years from our solar system., Credit: ESA/Hubble
New research indicates that globular clusters—collections of up to a million stars—could provide stable environments for life, along with opportuni...

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KWMR, WMUU-LP, and KFCF FM


  • Added: Jan 26, 2016
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 5
Living Purpose
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Elements by Open Orchard Productions
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Robert Parker realized that his destiny in life was to help others and make the world a better place. Now, as a cancer research scientist, he refle...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jan 25, 2016
  • Length: 04:41
  • Purchases: 1
A Not So Big Life: Sarah Susanka #117
From: Citizen-Powered Media
Series: Conversation Earth
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Architect Sarah Susanka observed that houses in the U.S. were getting larger – but some rooms were seldom occupied, and often not even furnished. S...

Bought by KNVC Carson City Community Radio, Bandon Community Radio, WYAP, 91.7 WHUS Storrs, KVSC and more


  • Added: Jan 19, 2016
  • Length: 28:42
  • Purchases: 9
Dawn Flies Low Over Ceres
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Dawn had this view of Ceres at 86 degrees south latitude on Dec. 10, only three days after completing its descent to an average orbital altitude of 240 miles (385 kilometers). , Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / UCLA / MPS / DLR / IDA
The Dawn Mission Chief Engineer Marc Rayman returns for another report on the ion-engine powered mission, now orbiting 240 miles above dwarf planet...

Bought by KMUD, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KWMR, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, WMUU-LP and more


  • Added: Jan 19, 2016
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 7
Mayor John Hamilton Discusses Contaminates in the Water Supply
From: WFHB
Series: Daily Local News
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Water supply in Bloomington and its contaminates are discussed.

  • Added: Jan 14, 2016
  • Length: 08:32
2015: A Great Year for Space Exploration
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Enhanced color image of Pluto from New Horizons, Credit: NASA / JHUAPL / SwRI
Our year-end review features the “best of 2015” lists from Jason Davis, Casey Dreier, Emily Lakdawalla and Bill Nye the Science Guy. What’s Up offe...

Bought by XRAY.fm, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WMUU-LP, KWMR, KMUD and more


  • Added: Dec 28, 2015
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 9
Food Sleuth Radio, Representative Louise Slaughter Interview
From: Dan Hemmelgarn
Series: Food Sleuth Radio
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The routine use of antibiotics in livestock contributes to the growing threat of antibiotic resistant infections in humans. Join Food Sleuth Radio ...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Dec 25, 2015
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
Congressman John Culberson on a Good Day for Space
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: An artist imagines viewing a Europa water geyser from the surface of Jupiter’s moon., Credit: NASA/ESA/K. Retherford/SWRI
The newly-approved federal budget includes great news for fans of space exploration and development. Texas Congressman John Culberson led the fight...

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  • Added: Dec 22, 2015
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 7
Food Sleuth Radio, Kelay Trentham Interview
From: Dan Hemmelgarn
Series: Food Sleuth Radio
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Medical cannabis has been approved in 23 states as of January 2017, and cancer patients are seeking information about using marijuana for relief fr...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Dec 11, 2015
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
Photosynthesis in Polka Dots
From: Devika Bakshi
Caption: Molly Bang in her studio at home in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Making science come alive, in pictures.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Dec 10, 2015
  • Length: 04:59
  • Purchases: 2
David Fajgenbaum and CDCN: Investing in Cures and Support for Castleman Disease Patients
From: Arch Street Press
Series: Innovate Podcast
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Tune into our Innovate Under 30 interview with Dr. David Fajgenbaum of Castleman Disease Collaborative Network to learn more about Castleman diseas...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2015
  • Length: 29:17
A Journey to Space
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Humans near Mars in this still image from Journey to Space 3D, Credit: K2 Films/Giant Screen Films
Journey to Space is both a new and spectacular IMAX movie and an exciting, hands-on exhibition at the California Science Center. We learn about bot...

Bought by KREV-LP, 91.7 WHUS Storrs, KMUD, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KWMR and more


  • Added: Dec 08, 2015
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 10
Food Sleuth Radio, Catherine Badgley Interview
From: Dan Hemmelgarn
Series: Food Sleuth Radio
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Are you curious about the keys to sustainability – for achieving abundant foods from a healthy ecosystem? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Register...

  • Added: Dec 04, 2015
  • Length: 28:00
The Cosmic Ray Catchers
From: Ross Chambless
Caption: A map of the northern hemisphere sky. The cosmic ray “hotspot” is in red. The hotspot is located below the Big Dipper constellation. , Credit: University of Tokyo Institute for Cosmic Ray Research
For over a century scientists have pondered the source of cosmic rays, those powerful particles bombarding Earth from space. Now an international t...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 24, 2015
  • Length: 10:45
  • Purchases: 1
Three Letters Met on Broom Bridge
From: Samuel Hansen
Caption: Broom Bridge Plaque, Credit: Francesco Perini
Every October 16th hundreds of people gather in Dublin for a walk from Dunsink Observatory to Broom Bridge that celebrates Ireland's greatest mathe...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 20, 2015
  • Length: 09:53
  • Purchases: 1
Rodney Learns to Fly
From: Ari Daniel
Caption: Mr. Hoots is a Eurasian eagle owl, and one of Rodney Stotts' favorite raptors., Credit: Ari Daniel
Rodney grew up selling dope and guns. But he's always loved caring for birds. The drugs landed him in jail. The birds helped set him free.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, The Allegheny Front: Reporting on the Environment, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Nov 20, 2015
  • Length: 11:23
  • Purchases: 4
Food Sleuth Radio, Stacia Clinton Interview
From: Dan Hemmelgarn
Series: Food Sleuth Radio
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Each year antibiotic-resistant infections cost more than $20 billion dollars to treat, another $35 billion in lost productivity, and lead to more t...

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  • Added: Nov 19, 2015
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
WorldCanvass: Communicating for Social and Behavioral Change (Part 3)
From: Joan Kjaer
Series: WorldCanvass
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WorldCanvass discusses issues in global public health with 2015 University of Iowa International Impact Award winner Rebecca Arnold and colleagues ...

  • Added: Nov 19, 2015
  • Length: 24:09
WorldCanvass: Communicating for Social and Behavioral Change (Part 2)
From: Joan Kjaer
Series: WorldCanvass
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WorldCanvass discusses issues in global public health with 2015 University of Iowa International Impact Award winner Rebecca Arnold and colleagues ...

  • Added: Nov 19, 2015
  • Length: 22:14
From Mars to the Stars With Lou Friedman
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Lou Friedman’s new book offers an inspiring view of our future in space., Credit: University of Arizona Press
The founding Executive Director of the Planetary Society has just written “Human Spaceflight: From Mars to the Stars,” an optimistic view of humani...

Bought by WRGY, KMUD, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KWMR, WMUU-LP and more


  • Added: Nov 10, 2015
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 8
A 35th Anniversary Party With Neil Tyson!
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Nichelle Nichols presents the Cosmos Award to Neil deGrasse Tyson, Credit: Navid Baraty/The Planetary Society
It was a grand night at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. CEO Bill Nye led the Planetary Society’s 35th anniversary party with guests including Neil d...

Bought by WRGY, KMUD, KFCF FM, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 03, 2015
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 8
01-10: Going Locavore: Urban Food Innovation and Community Transformation, 10/7/2015
From: Bioneers
Series: Bioneers - Revolution From the Heart of Nature
Caption: Michael Pollan
Urban food innovators are designing vibrant new local food economies built on environmental and ecological integrity, sustainability, diversity and...

  • Added: Oct 07, 2015
  • Length: 28:30
Skin Stem Cell's M.V.Professor w/ Elaine Fuchs
From: Artem Babaian
Series: Jobs In Science Interview Series
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Elaine Fuchs is ahead of the curve in skin stem cell biology. She's a professor at Rockefeller University, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute invest...

  • Added: Sep 25, 2015
  • Length: 01:04:45
The Right Site: Choosing A Landing Spot on Mars
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: This artist's sketch is based on the Curiosity rover in NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission, with proposed modifications based on the science definition team's recommendations. , Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
The 2020 Mars Rover may be years away, but determining where it will land is already a hot topic among scientists and engineers. Many of the former...

Bought by WMUU-LP, KMUD, KBBI Alaska, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago and more


  • Added: Aug 25, 2015
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 7
Food Sleuth Radio, Lani Malmberg Interview
From: Dan Hemmelgarn
Series: Food Sleuth Radio
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Is there an alternative to toxic chemicals for controlling weeds and eradicating noxious, invasive plants? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Register...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Aug 07, 2015
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1

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