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Fred Watson– "What a Telescope Reveals"
From: Barry Vogel
Series: Radio Curious
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Stargazer, the Life and Times of the Telescope The history of the telescope is a rich story of human ingenuity and perseverance involving some of ...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Jun 09, 2023
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Making Waves
From: This Is Science With Jess Phoenix
Series: This Is Science with Jess Phoenix
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Jess is joined by Amani Webber-Schultz and Jaida Elcock, shark scientists and co-founders of the nonprofit organization Minorities In Shark Sciences.

  • Added: Apr 25, 2023
  • Length: 29:00
Ward, Peter — "A World Without Ice Caps" Part Two
From: Barry Vogel
Series: Radio Curious
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When the polar ice caps melt, sea level will rise. That’s happened earlier in the history of the world, and it appears it will happen again. In th...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Mar 17, 2023
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ward, Peter — "A World Without Ice Caps" Part One
From: Barry Vogel
Series: Radio Curious
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When the polar ice caps melt, sea level will rise. That’s happened earlier in the history of the world, and it appears it will happen again. In th...

  • Added: Mar 09, 2023
  • Length: 29:00
Constant Wonder - Advocating for Sharks and Other "Scary" Creatures
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Constant Wonder
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When Rachel Graham experienced a real-life sharknado on a dive trip, she knew her future was connected to these amazing and threatened creatures.

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., GCR (Global Community Radio), and RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Nov 15, 2022
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 3
631: Solace Of Nature / 632: Going Underground, 10/23/2021
From: Wisconsin Public Radio
Series: To the Best of Our Knowledge
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HOUR ONE: "Solace Of Nature" - Wherever you live — city or country, East coast, West coast, or in between — we share common, contemplative experien...

  • Added: Oct 22, 2021
  • Length: 01:59:00
Shianna Stewart
From: KXCI
Series: Thesis Thursday
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I am a graduating Senior at the University of Arizona with a degree in Plant Science.

  • Added: Jun 01, 2021
  • Length: 04:19
What's the impact of eating nuts?
From: Possibly
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This episode, we’re going to take a crack at nuts. You might’ve seen ads for healthy almonds, packs of pistachios, and more. They seem to be the “i...

  • Added: Sep 22, 2020
  • Length: 03:37
Can you really compost compostable plastics?
From: Possibly
Caption: Bioplastic cups, Credit: Brian Yurasits
Some take-out food containers, cups, and utensils are called “certified compostable.” What does that really mean?

  • Added: Sep 14, 2020
  • Length: 04:00
What is shaving the peak?
From: Possibly
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About a month ago, I got a text message, asking me if I was ready to “shave the peak.” The message included a link with tips for using less electri...

  • Added: Aug 31, 2020
  • Length: 03:41
What's the most energy-efficient way to heat your home?
From: Possibly
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First make sure your home is well insulated. Then, swap out your furnace or boiler for a device known as a heat pump. Heat pumps run on electricity...

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  • Added: Jun 05, 2020
  • Length: 03:11
  • Purchases: 1
Is Air Drying Your Clothes Worth It?
From: Possibly
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Dryers do use a lot of energy. If you were to rank your household appliances by how much energy they use, your dryer would probably come in 3rd, ri...

Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm and PRX Remix


  • Added: May 29, 2020
  • Length: 03:13
  • Purchases: 2
What is methane and how does it relate to climate change?
From: Possibly
Caption: Gas furnace
Methane is a gas that’s created when something organic decomposes in a location that doesn’t have oxygen. The largest human-caused source of metha...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio and PRX Remix


  • Added: May 27, 2020
  • Length: 03:21
  • Purchases: 2
Does global warming cause extreme weather?
From: Possibly
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Yes. Global warming increases the intensity of our weather because it causes temperatures to rise, which leads to more water evaporation. When thos...

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  • Added: May 27, 2020
  • Length: 03:52
  • Purchases: 1
How can we reduce food waste in the quarantine?
From: Possibly
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Today we’re answering a question that has been on a lot of people’s minds during the COVID-19 quarantine: while we’re limiting trips to the store, ...

Bought by PRX Remix and KMXT


  • Added: May 26, 2020
  • Length: 03:31
  • Purchases: 2
Can we get rid of driftnets?
From: Possibly
Caption: Sea turtle caught in a ghost net
Driftnets are fishing nets that have largely fallen out of fashion because they can accidentally catch other marine life. But it's still legal to u...

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  • Added: May 26, 2020
  • Length: 03:41
  • Purchases: 1
How is COVID-19 affecting our air quality?
From: Possibly
Caption: The Mumbai skyline during COVID-19, Credit: Isha Chawla
Air quality has definitely improved during the pandemic. Air monitoring stations in Rhode Island and the greater Northeast have seen about a 30% de...

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  • Added: May 26, 2020
  • Length: 03:56
  • Purchases: 1
Desi Stanerson
From: KXCI
Series: Thesis Thursday
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My name is Desi Stanerson and I am a Senior in Biomedical Engineering with a double major in Molecular and Cellular Biology. My current research is...

  • Added: Jan 15, 2020
  • Length: 04:47
Science Out in the World (promo)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason promo
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There’s a lot to learn in science class: the periodic table, the stages of a butterfly, but also how to be an American citizen.

Bought by KXCV, Troy Public Radio, and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Nov 25, 2019
  • Length: :29
  • Purchases: 3
Victor "Blue" Paat
From: KXCI
Series: Thesis Thursday
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Victor “Blue” Paat is a undergraduate senior studying Neuroscience and Cognitive Science with minors in Biochemistry and Music. He currently studie...

  • Added: Aug 01, 2019
  • Length: 04:29
Prof. Alberto Kattan – Argentinian Environmental Issues in 1993
From: Barry Vogel
Series: Radio Curious
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The late Professor Alberto Kattan, a Professor of Law at Buenos Aires University and one of the foremost litigators of environmental issues in Arge...

  • Added: May 07, 2019
  • Length: 29:00
Jonathan Coop — At the crossroads of evolution
From: Alan Wartes
Series: ThinkRadio Presents ThinkPlanet
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In this episode of ThinkRadio Presents ThinkPlanet host Alan Wartes spoke with biologist and botanist Jonathan Coop.

Bought by KBUT Crested Butte, Colo.


  • Added: Dec 31, 2018
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Think Planet — a conversation with Dr. Paul Hessburg
From: Alan Wartes
Series: ThinkRadio Presents ThinkPlanet
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In this episode of Think Radio Presents Think Planet host Alan Wartes talks with Dr. Paul Hessburg

Bought by KBUT Crested Butte, Colo.


  • Added: Nov 01, 2018
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
RDD: Butterflies and Turtles, and Snakes! Oh, My!
From: WGTE Public Media
Series: The Rough Draft Diaries with Haley Taylor
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This week on The Rough Draft Diaries, you'll meet Kent Bekker, the Director of Conservation at the Toledo Zoo. Kent's local conservation work began...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jun 30, 2017
  • Length: 06:30
  • Purchases: 1
Californias Alternative Energy Plan in The Trump Era
From: Coastridge Productions
Series: Planet Watch
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California's AB 32 paved the way for a bold investment in alternative energy. SB 32 will up the ante, aiming to phase out fossil fuels by 2050. Wil...

Bought by KFOI Radio


  • Added: Apr 17, 2017
  • Length: 54:02
  • Purchases: 1