Podcasts about New Horizons

New Horizons: Women and Weight Training by Radio Islam

We're celebrating the 40th Anniversary of New Horizons Village and its mission supporting a caring and independent lifestyle for hundreds of residents across its facilities. Hear from two of the organizations leaders about how New Horizons has always been ahead of its time when it comes to innovative programs and services.

Hot Jazz n Swing for Days, B'ys!!! Dib Dooley coming at ya with the swinginest set on the show yet!Playlist: Christine Tassan et les Imposteures - Douce Ambiance/Sing Sing SingDjango Reinhardt - Beyond The Sea (La Mer)Greenhouse Ensemble - A Whole Step AwayBear Ghost - Rivers Is A VampireBig Bad Voodoo Daddy - Mr. Pinstripe SuitBria Skonberg - Dolly JonesSharon Minemoto - Rosebud (for Keiko Robson)Gooseworx - CandymanJabFung - SkanderFirewater - Ponzi's ThemeJazzLab Orchestra - La muleJacob Fred Jazz Odyssey - Song Of The Vipers

The 20th annual Swim Across America - Fairfield County's open water swim is happening June 20, so we'll welcome back the event's director to prep you to be part of one of the largest open water events in the tri-state area, attracting hundreds of swimmers, volunteers and spectators to support the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy.Then, we'll celebrate the 40th Anniversary of New Horizons Village and its mission supporting a caring and independent lifestyle for hundreds of residents across its facilities. Hear from two of the organizations leaders about how New Horizons has always been ahead of its time when it comes to innovative programs and services.And we'll close with a focus on Pride Month, welcoming back a rep from the Bridgeport Pride Center which is hosting its 16th annual Greater Bridgeport Pride celebration later this month. Learn how you can be part of GBP's hallmark Pride March, which is expanding with a pre-march rally featuring elected officials and community speakers, plus some exciting entertainment.

Today's episode explores the 'Greek Blues' -- Rebetika music ! Plus talk about good greek myth books, and Dib's new rock climbing habit.Playlist: The Rembetika Hipsters - Michaela TriptichoGlykeria - Anapnoi AnatoliAmrita - English BreakfastRosa Eskenazi - Mes Tu Zambikou Ton TekeOuzo Power - GorgonaYiamas Music - Maria S'agapoVirginia MacDonald - RetrogressionGeorge Dalaras - To Poukamiso To ThalassiAbigail Lapell - Sing A RainbowMarkos Vamvakaris - AtaktiMolly Johnson - Slipped AwayManolis Karpouzakis - Malevisiotikos Xoros

For decades, one of the biggest challenges of sending humans to Mars hasn't just been getting there, it's getting back. Under current mission plans, astronauts could spend nearly three years completing a round trip to the Red Planet. The journey to Mars alone typically takes seven to ten months, and crews then have to wait for Earth and Mars to align again before returning home. But now, an accidental discovery published in the journal Acta astronautica and inspired by asteroid trajectories suggests that future Mars missions might one day take less than a year-round trip. The idea came from a scientist who was studying near-Earth asteroids - specifically how scientists estimate their trajectories when first discovered. One asteroid caught his attention: 2001 CA21. Early calculations suggested the asteroid followed an unusual orbital path that crossed both Earth's and Mars' orbital regions. Later observations refined the asteroid's true trajectory, and the original estimates were essentially discarded. But the scientist noticed something fascinating hidden inside those early calculations. The geometry of the asteroid's path hinted at an ultra-fast route between Earth and Mars. Mars is much farther from the sun than Earth, and the planets are constantly moving around the sun at different speeds. To save fuel, spacecraft usually travel along carefully timed transfer orbits that take advantage of planetary alignment. These efficient routes are slower but practical. The problem is timing. Earth and Mars only line up properly for these fuel-efficient missions roughly every 26 months. Missing the return window means astronauts could be stranded waiting for another alignment. Using the new asteroid-inspired geometry, the researchers calculated that an extremely fast route to Mars could theoretically take as little as 34 days. The spacecraft would need to travel at around 32.5 kilometres per second which is far beyond the capabilities of current rockets. Also, arriving at Mars would be even more challenging. The spacecraft would hit the Martian system traveling so fast that current landing technologies couldn't safely slow it down. So while the 34-day mission is mathematically possible, it remains impractical with today's technology. Rather than focusing on the impossible extreme case, the researchers explored whether similar geometric paths could work during future Mars alignments using technology that may exist in the near future. And one opportunity stood out: the 2031 Mars opposition. According to the calculations, astronauts could potentially complete a round trip to Mars in about 153 days (roughly five months), or a lower-energy version lasting around 226 days (about 7.5 months) That's still dramatically shorter than the multi-year missions currently envisioned. The proposed mission profile would involve: A 33-day trip to Mars About one month on the Martian surface A 90-day return journey to Earth NASA's NASA probe New Horizons became the fastest spacecraft ever launched from Earth when it left for Pluto at around 16.26 kilometres per second. Future rockets like SpaceX Starship or Blue Origin New Glenn may eventually push those limits even further. One of the most fascinating parts of this story is that the discovery wasn't the result of a grand Mars mission plan. It came from a scientist noticing something unusual in old asteroid calculations that everyone else had moved past. Breakthroughs don't always emerge from people searching directly for answers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Horizons: Understanding Allah's love in a World of Conditions: Ummi Muhammed by Radio Islam

The Bal-musette, Film Noir, and French Jazz special !!Playlist: Marie-Veronique Bourque - BruissementsSergiu Popa - Moldavian Be-bopLes Primitifs Du Futur - C'est la goutte d'or qui fait deborder la valseJames McGowan Ensemble - Lost in the LabyrinthFrance Gall - poupee de cire, poupee de sonGus Viseur et Son Orchestre - La colline aux oiseauxYves Montand - Sous le ciel de ParisGirma Woldemichael - NafqoteNaragonia Quartet - Orval/MathijsTerr - TERRVishten - Pour lui plaireThe Lost Fingers - Coeur de loupAlexis Martin Ensemble - La dune du pilat

Suite (212) returns after five years – and true to form, it's with an episode analysing the current political and cultural climate in the UK and beyond, and why we brought the show back into it. There's a twist, however, as frequent guest Owen Hatherley asks regular host Juliet Jacques the questions, about why Suite (212) ended in December 2021, what's changed since, and what the programme might do differently this time around. Along the way, we talked about the differences between Jeremy Corbyn and Zack Polanski as leaders of political projects and their respective tastes shape them; how the left reacted to the defeats of 2019-24 and the cultural effects of their withdrawal; the decline of the US as a cultural hegemon, and the rise of Chinese and Korean culture in the west; the international far-right attacks on the arts and the parts of society that uphold them; the concept of ‘counter-counterculture'; the impact of developments from the genocide in Gaza to the coming of AI on the arts; the crushing disappointment of Starmer's Labour and their lack of interest in culture; how ‘stanning' sells artists short; and some ideas for future episodes, ending with an appeal for our listeners to get involved in shaping its new direction. To subscribe to Suite (212) for as little as £3.50 per month, please visit https://www.patreon.com/c/suite212.

We spoke with Richard Wyman, Executive Director of the Community Music School in Essex, about their participation in the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity program. The school, which has been operating for 42 years, offers private music lessons and various programs for all ages, including an intergenerational string ensemble, a New Horizons band for retirees, and Music Together classes for young children.

New Horizons: Journey of Hajj by Radio Islam

Grab yer Tetley and Carnation milk b'ys cuz this is the Newfoundland jigs n' shanties special!! Welcome to the ROCK Calgary !Playlist: The Navigators - The Rhythm of the GoatThe Irish Descendants - Dirty Old TownGeordie Gordon - River HouseDamhnait Doyle - Signal HillSimani - Saltwater CowboysRosemary Lawton - The Rose of Britains IsleBrettyn Rose - See It On HerThe Punters - Banks of NewfoundlandThe Dardanelles - Big Bow WowRum Ragged - Ghost in the FogBattle River - Home AgainDerina Harvey Band - SarahBuddy Wassisname and the Other Fellers - Salt Water JoysBird - The FilmShanneyganock - Home Boys HomeSpirit Of The West - Rocks at Thieves Bay

In 1955, a group of disabled young adults living at New Britain Memorial Hospital signed a letter declaring their intention to seek out "adventuresome living for the physically handicapped." They formed a nonprofit called New Horizons and set out on a thirty-year journey to raise money and navigate legal barriers in order to realize their most cherished dream: a housing complex for the disabled, run by the disabled. In 2026, New Horizons Village in Farmington turns 40. In this episode, Natalie Belanger of the Connecticut Museum gives you a capsule history of the New Horizons movement and speaks with current residents and staff about what New Horizons means to them.  Many thanks to our participants: Patricia Robothom, Gary Strickland, Chuck Hutchins, Jen Carver, and Pam O'Neil. Special thanks to Stephanie Tetreault for her assistance in facilitating these interviews! The story of New Horizons is featured in the Connecticut Museum's newest exhibition! The Museum is marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a new exhibition. Rebellious reflects on moments throughout Connecticut history when its people came together, pushed back, and sparked change to pursue their own visions of life, liberty, and happiness in America. You'll see artifacts and learn stories stretching from the American Revolution to the modern civil rights revolution.   -----------------------------------   Don't forget to subscribe to Connecticut Explored magazine today-our summer issue is full of fun ideas for daytrips and staycations! And set up your monthly donation to Grating the Nutmeg at ctexplored.org This episode of Grating the Nutmeg was produced by Natalie Belanger and engineered by Patrick O'Sullivan at highwattagemedia.com/   Follow GTN on our socials-Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and BlueSky. Follow executive producer Mary Donohue on Facebook and Instagram at West Hartford Town Historian. Join us in two weeks for our next episode of Grating the Nutmeg, the podcast of Connecticut history. Thank you for listening!

Kari (Carrie) Johnston and Jodie Marotz, leaders at New Horizons and the Human Service Agency in Watertown, South Dakota, discuss their careers and the wide range of supports they provide for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including group homes, community living, employment supports, day services, mental health care, substance use services, and crisis stabilization. They reflect on their professional journeys, emphasize the importance of training, listening, relationship‑building, trauma‑informed care, and helping people achieve independence, and acknowledge ongoing challenges such as staffing shortages and stigma. Throughout the conversation, they stress seeing people with disabilities as individuals first, remaining calm and compassionate, investing in staff education, encouraging community involvement, and recognizing both the progress made and the work still needed to improve equity, dignity, and quality of life for people with IDD.

This episode, we explore the world of Tango Nuevo! A fun, romantic, and DRAMATIC genre I've really been into this week!Playlist: The Cog is Dead - Danger On The Dance FloorAtlantis Jazz Ensemble - Elysian FieldsDaniel Melingo - !Esta Vivo!Orquesta tipica Francisco Canaro - La Milonga de Buenos AiresHolly Cole - Tango Till They're SoreJoāo Leāo - BangaloPatricia Andrade - DiscepolinSolidaridad Tango - El AdiosNoah Franche-Nolan - HawksAdriana Varela - Tango de LenguePayadora Tango Ensemble - Los MareadosRicardo Tanturi - Calla BandoneonThe Avant-garde Flamenco Trio - Tangos - a ver

Nine countries are currently in the process of acceding to the European Union: North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia and Turkey. The European club seems to be growing ever more appealing, to the point where Iceland could also reintroduce a membership application. 

Some people are going crazy over GPT 5.5. Some people. This is the story of the Jagged Frontier. People who use AI to write emails or even code implementation work find the lift moderate whereas people pushing the limits of the model are figuring out that the limits just moved outwards.Alex Lupsaska has been tracking this limit for a year and a half now. “When GPT5 came out, it was able to reproduce one of my best papers (that took a very long time to come up with) in 30 minutes.”But Alex also notes that this shift was mostly invisible.I remember when GPT-5 came out… on Twitter, the reception was lukewarm. A lot of people were like, well, we expected a lot more, and it's not better at writing email. And I remember thinking, well, okay, GPT-3 could write email. How much better can it get at writing email? That's not the point. But at the science frontier, the capabilities were really taking off.We walk through his paper and more with him in today's Science pod! Watch here.The “Oscar for physics”Alex made an early splash in his career with breakthroughs in our understanding of black holes. He's also known for Black Hole Explorer and an iPhone app that makes visualizing black holes fun and interactive to regular audiences. Alex won the 2024 New Horizons in Fundamental Physics Breakthrough Prize. Known as the “Oscar for physics” this is arguably the most prestigious prize an early stage theoretical physicist can win.Alex first saw promise for AI in theoretical physics after he asked o3 for help on his research. In the podcast, Alex recalls asking GPT for help with a calculation that would have taken days, and getting a result in eleven minutes. He immediately recognized how impactful AI would be for his work even as though his physicist colleagues and the larger community gave it a lukewarm or skeptical reception.The Move 37 Moment for AI x PhysicsGPT-5 had just been released, and Alex tried asking it to solve a problem in a just published paper. GPT-5 said no answer. But Mark Chen, CRO of OpenAI, pushed a bit harder, and had Alex prime the model with a textbook warmup problem, which it easily solved. After using this “priming” trick, GPT-5 was able to reproduce his full result in eleven minutes (yes, the paper was released after the model's training cutoff).“This changes everything.” Alex notes that we seem to be on the edge of a massive change in theoretical physics reasoning. A year prior LLMs were just starting do correct math. Now ChatGPT could reproduce his hardest paper in the time it takes to get a coffee.Alex was on sabbatical at Vanderbilt, and he joined OpenAI to start pushing the boundary of AI's ability to accelerate physics.“AI solved the problem before the plane landed”Alex began to put GPT through it's paces, reaching out to colleagues for problems they were stuck on. His old PhD advisor (Prof. Andrew Storminger at Harvard) had an insidght about certain physical quantities known as “single-minus gluon tree amplitudes”. In certain cases, these amplitudes may be non-zero when previously shown to always vanish. The team pushed this intuition forward, and came up with a formula for these quantities that appeared nonzero, but which was otherwise completely intractable. Spending over a year on this problem, no real progress was made.Prof. Storminger planned to visit OpenAI to work on the problem the week after the initial conversation started. In that one week ChatGPT fully solved the problem, as Alex recalled, before Prof. Storminger's plane even landed.What was interesting is not only that ChatGPT solved this problem, but how it solved it. The model quickly realized found a limiting case (known as the “half-collinear regime”), that in hindsight has a nice intuitive explanation. Taking this limit, the gnarly results collapsed down to a simple and intuitive formula!The last step was to prove this intuitive formula. The team started with a fresh session, gave a prompt with the context of what they previously learned, and let the model loose. Not only was ChatGPT able to reproduce the previous result, it was able to prove it using a technique unknown to the authors!The Vibe Physics momentWith a concrete success in the bag, the team asked if they could generate new physics from scratch using ChatGPT. They took on what they felt to be a harder problem, looking at the graviton, a proposed particle that should appear when one combines gravity and quantum mechanics. They wrote up a simple prompt asking ChatGPT to perform the same research as the gluon paper but instead for gravitons. And then hit go!What came next was truly “vibe physics”, with ChatGPT pushing out 110 pages of novel physics, new calculations, and novel techniques. This was over the course of a day, with most interactions the familiar following the now familiar pattern for anyone who uses a coding agent:GPT: Here's your . Would you like me to do ? Alex: Yes, please do! GPT: And for those who look deeply, this really was not just a direct 1-1 mapping between gluons and gravitons. ChatGPT imported new techniques that were necessary due to the nature of gravitons, and used them flawlessly.They spent the next three weeks verifying all the results. And voila! A new paper featuring novel results in quantum gravity, generated in less than three days total. Truly a “Feel the AGI moment”.For those interested, there's a blog post with the full transcript from initial prompt to final paper. Even if you know no physics, it's crazy seeing pages of correct calculations fall out of simple prompts such as “Yes calculate outside of SD first. This is the first step.”Out-of-domain = new knowledgeThe thing that is qualitatively different between Vibe Physics and Vibe Coding is that Vibe Physics means actually extending the frontier of human knowledge. Looking at the Gluon and Graviton results, they seem in retrospect, like many results in physics and math, like natural extensions of what we already know. This is in fact part of what makes them beautiful. But this was a problem that stumped experts in the domain for a year. Although it does still have a bit of a recombinant flavor, this thing has never been done before.It may be that there are still large classes of problems that AI won't do well on, and approaches that an AI might not think to take. This is the “taste” that everyone has been talking about. Alex told us that these capabilities, however, allow him to explore many possible avenues in order to map out much more ambitious problems to tackle. With AI able to output results basically as fast as we can conceive and validate them, the scope of what one theorist can hope to achieve has just gotten a lot, lot bigger. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.latent.space/subscribe

In this episode, Frosty and Wav3y discuss the latest in gaming news, from Xbox's new logo and Gamepass prices to Playstation's gaming licensing debacle that had players doing a double take. These points and other gaming news!Follow us across the web!⁠Website⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Tiktok⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠

Today we explore the world of Canadian Polka! Plus a sampling plate of southern gothic and all around spookiness!!Playlist: Daniel Colin - Les Yeux NoirsPopulation II - AngelismeKabaret Sybarit - Bloodshed and BonesGaby Haas - Bohemian PolkaColter Wall - Ballad of a Law Abiding SophisticateSaint Claire - Little SparkMillenia - OrisyaMy Son The Hurricane - Mr. Holland's LocustBalkan Paradise Orchestra - Odessa de BarThe Dead South - Black LungPranatricks - Set Yourself on FireWalter Ostanek - Don's PolkaMangy Bones - Wide Eyed Lonely GhostAngine De Poitrine - SarniezzAmigo the Devil - Drop for Every Hour

In this first edition of the relaunched New Horizons, We take a walk down memory lane at programs past, then chat with our CEO about our exciting future. Episode Notes Notes go here Support New Horizons by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/new-horizons Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

It's Episode 806, and the Nintendo world is buzzing with milestones and movie news! ? ?? The "Canary Trap" – Reports suggest Nintendo is planting fake leaks to catch internal informants. ?? Link Hits the Big Screen – The live-action Legend of Zelda movie has officially wrapped filming with Sony Pictures. ? Happy 25th, Animal Crossing! – Nintendo celebrates with a massive music drop and a New Horizons update. ? In Change the System: – Brandon survives Lethal Company, talks tabletop RPGs, and tackles real-life lawn work. – Eugene battles in Red Alert 2, explores Resident Evil Requiem, and learns why Trees Hate You. – Justin keeps the mystery alive with his latest plays. Put on your favorite KK Slider track and let's dive in.

New Horizons: Diabetic Guide to Hajj by Radio Islam

New Horizons: Why Is Learning English Important? by Radio Islam

In this episode, Jon Howell hosts Jonathan Appiah of Air Ghana to explain the airline's background, ownership and strategy amid strong interest from attending delegates ahead of AviaDev.  Jonathan recounts his move from HR into commercial aviation at Africa World Airlines and his route-development experience.  He clarifies Air Ghana is a 100% Ghanaian-owned private company, with global cargo partnerships, a Ghanaian AOC and designation as a national cargo airline, investments in cold-chain/perishables, and leadership in the Ghana Airport Cargo Centre. We dive into Air Ghana's plans to launch domestic passenger services to address capacity and fare issues, targeting late 2026 or early 2027.  00:00 Intro 01:54 Jonathan's Aviation Journey 05:44 What is Air Ghana and what is it not?  10:43 Air Ghana's passenger airline plans 15:20 Why choose a Boeing 737? 18:01 Airport Infrastructure improvements 23:20 The operating environment in Ghana 29:11 Air Ghana's AviaDev Goals 34:17 Closing

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Muddy Paths to New Horizons: An Easter Hike to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-04-09-07-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A friss tavaszi szellő végigsuhan a Budai-hegyek zöld rétjein.En: The fresh spring breeze sweeps across the green meadows of the Budai-hegyek.Hu: A fák rügyei már kilombosodtak, a föld illata keveredik a virágzó bodzával és a korai eső permetével.En: The trees' buds have already leafed out, and the scent of the earth mixes with the blooming bodza and the sprinkle of early rain.Hu: Egy kora délutáni napon István a csapatát gyűjtötte össze egy húsvéti csapatépítő túrára.En: On an early afternoon, István gathered his team for an Easter team-building hike.Hu: Ő a vezető, ám gyakran úgy érzi, a többiek nem értékelik munkáját és erőfeszítéseit.En: He is the leader, but he often feels that the others don't appreciate his work and efforts.Hu: Rebeka, a csapat lelkes új tagja, sugárzó mosollyal és nagy várakozással csatlakozott.En: Rebeka, the team's enthusiastic new member, joined with a radiant smile and great anticipation.Hu: Szeretett volna bizonyítani, és összhangot teremteni a csapattal.En: She wanted to prove herself and create harmony with the team.Hu: Ahogy a csoport elindult, István biztosan vezette őket a szűk és most már sáros ösvényeken át.En: As the group set off, István confidently led them through narrow and now muddy paths.Hu: A felhők nehézkedtek az égen, eső ígérete terjengett a levegőben.En: The clouds hung heavily in the sky, with the promise of rain lingering in the air.Hu: A túra először zökkenőmentesnek tűnt.En: At first, the hike seemed smooth.Hu: A madarak csiripeltek, tavaszi virágok díszítették az út szélét.En: The birds chirped, and spring flowers decorated the edge of the path.Hu: De hamarosan az ösvény csúszósabbá vált.En: But soon the trail became slipperier.Hu: Az eső egyre sűrűbben csepegett, és az út egyre nehezebbé vált.En: The rain started to fall more densely, and the path became increasingly challenging.Hu: István látta, hogy a csapattagok egyre jobban bosszankodnak.En: István saw that the team members were becoming more and more annoyed.Hu: Sebesen próbálta kitalálni, merre vezesse őket.En: He quickly tried to figure out where to lead them.Hu: Úgy döntött, hogy letér egy ismeretlen ösvényre, hogy megmutassa vezetői képességét.En: He decided to veer onto an unknown path to demonstrate his leadership skills.Hu: Az új út azonban keményebbnek bizonyult, mint gondolta.En: However, the new path proved to be harder than he thought.Hu: A többiek fáradtan, ám Rebeka lelkesedése nem lankadt.En: The others were tired, but Rebeka's enthusiasm didn't waver.Hu: Vidám szavai, bátorítása lendületet adott a csapatnak.En: Her cheerful words and encouragement gave the team momentum.Hu: Közösen győzködte a többieket: "Meg tudjuk csinálni!En: She urged the others together: "We can do it!Hu: Csodás helyre fogunk érkezni!En: We're going to reach a wonderful place!"Hu: "Ahogy egy tisztásra értek, István megtorpant.En: As they reached a clearing, István hesitated.Hu: Nem volt biztos benne, merre tovább.En: He wasn't sure where to go next.Hu: A csapat aggodalmas tekinteteket váltott.En: The team exchanged worried glances.Hu: Ekkor Rebeka lépett elő.En: Then Rebeka stepped forward.Hu: "Ne aggódjatok, ismerem ezt a részt!En: "Don't worry, I know this area!"Hu: " - szólt bátorítóan.En: she said encouragingly.Hu: István hátralépett, hagyva, hogy Rebeka vezesse a csapatot.En: István stepped back, allowing Rebeka to lead the team.Hu: Rebeka ügyesen irányította őket ki a sűrűből, a nap sugarai lassan átszűrődtek a fák sűrű lombján.En: Rebeka skillfully guided them out of the thicket, with the sun's rays slowly filtering through the dense foliage of the trees.Hu: Hamarosan egy nyugalmas piknikhelyre értek.En: Soon they arrived at a peaceful picnic spot.Hu: A csapat megkönnyebbülten letelepedett, és elővették a húsvéti sonkát, tojásokat, amit mindannyian otthonról hoztak.En: The team settled down with relief and took out the Easter ham and eggs they had all brought from home.Hu: A délután nevetéssel és történetmeséléssel telt, a csapat összekovácsolódott az úton átélt megpróbáltatások után.En: The afternoon was filled with laughter and storytelling as the team bonded over the challenges they had faced on the journey.Hu: István belátta, hogy nem mindig az az erős vezető, aki mindent maga irányít.En: István realized that being a strong leader doesn't always mean controlling everything himself.Hu: Néha a legjobb dolog, amit tehet, ha megbízik másokban.En: Sometimes the best thing he can do is trust others.Hu: Rebeka pedig, a kezdeti lelkesedésének hála, fontos tagja lett a csapatnak, és helyére talált.En: As for Rebeka, thanks to her initial enthusiasm, she became an important member of the team and found her place.Hu: A nap végére, miközben a nap lassan leereszkedett a horizonton, mindannyian érezték, hogy valami különlegeset értek el.En: By the end of the day, as the sun slowly descended on the horizon, they all felt they had achieved something special.Hu: A Budai-hegyek ölelték körül őket, ahogy egy csapatként, egy igazi közösségként tértek vissza a városba.En: The Budai-hegyek embraced them as they returned to the city as a team, a true community. Vocabulary Words:breeze: szellőmeadow: rétbud: rügyleafed out: kilombosodtakscent: illatasprinkle: permeteappreciate: értékelikenthusiastic: lelkesanticipation: várakozásnarrow: szűkmuddy: sároslinger: terjengettslippery: csúszósdenser: sűrűbbenannoyed: bosszankodnakveer: letérthicket: sűrűfoliage: lombjánclearing: tisztásglance: tekintetencouragingly: bátorítóanmomentum: lendületurged: győzködtepicnic spot: piknikhelyrelief: megkönnyebbültenlaughter: nevetésstorytelling: történetmeséléstrusted: megbízikcommunity: közösségdescend: leereszkedett

New Horizons: Learners without Desks by Radio Islam

New Horizons: Protecting Pets from Parasites by Radio Islam

In 2006, a vote by the International Astronomical Union determined that Pluto was no longer a planet. The decision sparked a heated public debate, and many planetary scientists disagreed with kicking Pluto out of the planet club.  Twenty years later, Pluto is back in the news: NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said he wants to make Pluto great again by declaring it… a planet again. And he's urging President Trump to do so by executive order. Why does this Plutonian debate keep rearing its head? And does the president have the power to do that? To answer those questions and more, Host Ira Flatow talks with planetary scientists and Pluto champions Amanda Bosh and Alan Stern.  Guests: Dr. Amanda Bosh is the executive director of the Lowell Observatory in Arizona, where Pluto was first discovered. Dr. Alan Stern is the vice president at the Southwest Research Institute and principal investigator of the New Horizons mission to Pluto. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

This week we are covering - MCW New Horizons review which is live now for you to watch on YouTube - What's going on this weekend around the country - AEW Kyle Fletcher & Josh Alexander injuries - Is the Wrestlemania card full now? Plus all that's Chicken Salad or Chicken Shit this week in Pro Wrestling.   Watch MCW New Horizons - https://youtu.be/QkuFWjw7nLw?si=B9ndWB8pWTQxpVOy #AEW #WWE #NXT #NJPW #ROH #MLW #GCW #youtube #applepodcasts #Spotify #australianwrestling #Vodcast #podcast #supportyourlocalpromotions #supportyourlocalwrestlers  X/Instagram - @WrestleRadioAU @Beasteastman @LachlanAlbert @Geoff_setty @jamieappsmedia Check out all our WRA merch at www.redbubble.com/people/toddy33?asc=u All profits from the purchase of these products are donated to Gotcha4Life and Beyond Blue supporting mens health issues  Hear over 11 YEARS of WRA interviews, reviews and more at WrestleRadioAustralia.com Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Twitch, iHeart Radio, TuneIn Radio... it's FREE

What did you think? Text us by clicking here! We are unable to reply on this app, so include phone # or email address.In this episode, host Adrian Crum is joined by Mike and Naomi Schout, whose perspective on special needs was shaped by Mike's brother, Stephen, who lived with an uncontrolled seizure disorder; Eddie and Hillary Mercado, whose eleven-year-old son Calvin is non-speaking autistic; and Nicki Gotch, whose son is on the autism spectrum and whose experience led her to serve as a teacher in the “Wonderfully Made” Sunday school class at Harvest OPC in Wyoming, Michigan. This episode pairs with the April 2026 issue of New Horizons, featuring the article “Special Needs Families in the Life of Christ's Church” by Rev. Adrian Crum. Be sure to check it out.Referenced in this episode (full list):Books:A Place of Healing: Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God's Sovereignty by Joni Eareckson TadaSame Lake Different Boat: Coming Alongside People Touched by Disability by Stephanie O. HubachIt Has Not Yet Appeared What We Shall Be: A Reconsideration of the Imago Dei in Light of Those with Severe Cognitive Disabilities by George Hammond (Reformed Academic Dissertation)Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families by Sandra Peoples The Life We Never Expected: Hopeful Reflections on the Challenges of Parenting Children with Special Needs by Andrew Wilson, Rachel Wilson, Russell MooreOther:Harvest OPC From the Pastor's Desk: Disability in the Church - “To and With” MinistryAccessible Church Website: https://www.accessible-churcYou can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information. Find other resources on OPCCDM.org.  Make sure to send us some feedback on your podcast player or ask a diaconal question by going to OPCCDM.org.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Cherry Blossoms & Choices: A Leap Towards New Horizons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-03-31-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の風が成田国際空港を包み込み、桜の香りが漂っています。En: The spring breeze envelops Narita International Airport, carrying the scent of cherry blossoms.Ja: 空港の中は忙しそうな旅行者たちで賑わっています。En: Inside the airport, bustling travelers create a lively atmosphere.Ja: リナとハルトは、カフェのテーブルに座り暖かいコーヒーを飲んでいます。En: Rina and Harto sit at a café table sipping warm coffee.Ja: 「リナ、どうするの？」ハルトは優しい声で尋ねます。En: "Rina, what will you do?" Harto asks in a gentle voice.Ja: リナは小さくため息をつきました。En: Rina lets out a small sigh.Ja: 「海外の大きなデザイン会社からのオファーは良いけど、家族のことも気になるんだ。」En: "The offer from the big design firm overseas is great, but I'm worried about my family."Ja: 彼女は空港のガラス窓越しに飛び立つ飛行機を見ながら、心の中で葛藤していました。En: She watches an airplane taking off through the airport's glass window, grappling with her feelings inside.Ja: 「大きなチャンスだよ。君の才能を活かす場が待っている。」ハルトは力強く言います。En: "It's a huge opportunity. A place to showcase your talents is waiting for you," Harto says confidently.Ja: リナは微笑みますが、目は不安でいっぱいです。En: Rina smiles, but her eyes are filled with anxiety.Ja: 「でも、家族が心配だし、離れたくない。」En: "But I'm worried about my family and don't want to be apart from them."Ja: その時、アナウンスが響きます。En: Just then, an announcement echoes through the airport.Ja: 「最後の搭乗案内です。」En: "This is the final boarding call."Ja: リナは立ち上がり、深呼吸しました。En: Rina stands up and takes a deep breath.Ja: 「どうしたらいいんだろう。」En: "What should I do?"Ja: ハルトは、彼女に一通の手紙を渡しました。En: Harto hands her a letter.Ja: 「これを読んで。それから決めて。」En: "Read this. Then decide."Ja: リナは手紙を開きます。それはハルトからの心を込めたメッセージでした。En: Rina opens the letter. It's a heartfelt message from Harto.Ja: 「君は強い。そして、距離があっても心は繋がっている。」En: "You are strong. And even with distance, our hearts are connected."Ja: リナはハルトを見て、彼の思いを感じました。En: Looking at Harto, Rina feels his emotions.Ja: 「ありがとう、ハルト。」En: "Thank you, Harto."Ja: リナは決心しました。En: Rina makes up her mind.Ja: ボードゲートに向かい、振り返ってハルトに微笑みます。En: She heads towards the boarding gate, turning back to smile at Harto.Ja: ハルトは頷きました。En: Harto nods.Ja: 「大丈夫、君ならできる。」En: "It's okay, you can do it."Ja: リナは飛行機に乗り込み、新しい冒険へと踏み出しました。En: Rina boards the plane, stepping towards a new adventure.Ja: 彼女の心は家族とともにありながら、新しい未来への期待で満ちていました。En: Her heart remains with her family, yet it's filled with expectations for a new future.Ja: 飛行機が浮上する瞬間、リナは自分の選択が正しいと確信しました。En: As the plane lifts off, Rina feels assured that her choice was the right one.Ja: リナの中で、夢と家族への思いは共存できると、彼女は強く信じることができたのです。En: Within Rina, the belief that dreams and family can coexist grows strong.Ja: 飛行機の窓から見る桜が、未来の希望を象徴しているように輝いていました。En: Through the airplane window, the cherry blossoms symbolize hope for the future, gleaming brilliantly. Vocabulary Words:envelops: 包み込みbustling: 賑わっていますsipping: 飲んでいますgrappling: 葛藤していましたshowcase: 活かすanxiety: 不安announcement: アナウンスechoes: 響きますboarding: 搭乗heartfelt: 心を込めたassured: 確信coexist: 共存gleaming: 輝いていましたenvelope: 包みadventure: 冒険expectations: 期待remains: 残りますopportunity: チャンスgentle: 優しいconcerned: 気になるconfidence: 力強くdecision: 決心departure: 飛び立つreflected: 映したshowcased: 活かすfeelings: 思いmoment: 瞬間connected: 繋がっているsymbolize: 象徴confidence: 確信

There is something special about gravity. After decades of effort, there is still no convergence on the right way to reconcile Einstein's theory of general relativity with the framework of quantum mechanics. But a number of intriguing ideas have arisen along the way, including black hole radiation, the wave function of the universe, the AdS/CFT correspondence, and the role of quantum information theory. Theoretical physicist Daniel Harlow has made significant contributions to our understanding of information loss in black holes; in this conversation we turn those insights onto quantum cosmology, with potentially significant implications for how quantum mechanics itself works. Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2026/03/30/349-daniel-harlow-on-what-quantum-gravity-teaches-us-about-quantum-mechanics/   Support Mindscape on Patreon. Daniel Harlow received his Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University. He is currently an associate professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Among his awards are a Packard Fellowship and the New Horizons in Physics Prize. Web site MIT web page Google Scholar publications Wikipedia

Scott interviews Dan Vergano of Scientific American about an article he wrote exposing how scientifically absurd the claim that Iran was close to even having the ability to fully weaponize the enriched Uranium they possessed was when Washington and Tel Aviv launched this war. Discussed on the show: “Iran was nowhere close to a nuclear bomb, experts say” (Scientific American) Dan Vergano is senior editor, Washington, D.C., at Scientific American. He has previously written for Grid News, BuzzFeed News, National Geographic and USA Today. He is chair of the New Horizons committee for the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing and a journalism award judge for both the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/47jMtg7 (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/3tgMCdw Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/3HRufs0 Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Incorporated https://rrbi.co Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Download Audio. Scott interviews Dan Vergano of Scientific American about an article he wrote exposing how scientifically absurd the claim that Iran was close to even having the ability to fully weaponize the enriched Uranium they possessed was when Washington and Tel Aviv launched this war. Discussed on the show: “Iran was nowhere close to a nuclear bomb, experts say” (Scientific American) Dan Vergano is senior editor, Washington, D.C., at Scientific American. He has previously written for Grid News, BuzzFeed News, National Geographic and USA Today. He is chair of the New Horizons committee for the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing and a journalism award judge for both the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! For more on Scott’s work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott’s other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott’s books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/47jMtg7 (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/3tgMCdw Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/3HRufs0 Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Incorporated https://rrbi.co Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow

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This week we are covering - PCW Risk review - We preview MCW New Horizons - What's going on this weekend around the country - Hall of Fame Announcements, who's Randy talking to and a whole lot more. Plus all that's Chicken Salad or Chicken Shit this week in Pro Wrestling. Watch PCW at - www.pcwnetwork.com.au #AEW #WWE #NXT #NJPW #ROH #MLW #GCW #youtube #applepodcasts #Spotify #australianwrestling #Vodcast #podcast #supportyourlocalpromotions #supportyourlocalwrestlers  X/Instagram - @WrestleRadioAU @Beasteastman @LachlanAlbert @Geoff_setty @jamieappsmedia Check out all our WRA merch at www.redbubble.com/people/toddy33?asc=u All profits from the purchase of these products are donated to Gotcha4Life and Beyond Blue supporting mens health issues  Hear over 11 YEARS of WRA interviews, reviews and more at WrestleRadioAustralia.com Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Twitch, iHeart Radio, TuneIn Radio... it's FREE

Join us for an inspiring conversation with author and book coach Carolyn Flynn as she shares her journey from a 23-year journalism career to complete life reinvention in her fifties. When both her twin children left for college, and the newspaper industry crumbled around her, Carolyn discovered that losing your core identities can actually lead to finding your truest self. Her story proves it's never too late to build a new container for your life.Connect with Carolyn at her WebsiteEmail Janice: stopdiets@aol.comJanice's Website: http://stopdiets.comIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive rating and review!

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New Horizons: Ramadhaan and Exercise by Radio Islam

In this episode, we continue our series on the Associates Program with a guest appearance from Jason Pan, a business development analyst at Dev Technology Group. Jason shares his journey from recently graduating college to working full-time in government contracting, and his experiences going through the Associates Program. He discusses the challenges and opportunities he faced, the influence of mentors, and the pivotal moments that defined his professional growth. Jason also highlights the value of networking and collaboration within the program, and his key takeaways that have influenced his career. The episode concludes with a fun game of 'Acronym Wars' and insights into the supportive community within ACT-IAC.Professional Development | ACT-IACBecome a Member | ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance | ACT-IAC ACT-IAC Gives Back: Wreaths Across America 2026 | ACT-IACSubscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! For more from ACT-IAC, follow us on LinkedIn or visit http://www.actiac.org.Learn more about membership at https://www.actiac.org/join.Donate to ACT-IAC at https://actiac.org/donate. Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria TellsCourtesy of Epidemic Sound(Episodes 1-159: Intro/Outro Music: Focal Point/Young CommunityCourtesy of Epidemic Sound)

Dr. Kevin Ko on Biomarkers, Oral Dysplasia, and the Limits of H&E DiagnosisChristine interviews Dr. Kevin Ko (DMD, MD), a pathologist at the BC Cancer Agency with training in oral and maxillofacial pathology, anatomic pathology, and dermatopathology. They discuss his ASDP 2025 lecture on using p53 in oral dysplasia as a potential new approach and the broader problem of diagnostic discordance and over-diagnosis when relying on H&E alone. Dr. Ko shares examples from practice, including recognizing oral porokeratosis (previously followed as dysplasia for years) and a chemotherapy-related lip lesion initially suspected to be severe dysplasia but supported by wild-type biomarker results and clinical history, resolving after stopping chemotherapy drugs. He emphasizes the need for reproducible biomarkers and possibly molecular-based classification to improve consistency and patient outcomes, while also describing the pressure to be near-perfect in pathology, the risk of burnout, and efforts to build sustainable systems (QA sessions, colleague consultation, protected time). The conversation closes with his approach to presentations as storytelling, interest in prospective multi-center research, and a final message about balancing perfectionism with rest while remaining open-minded to new diagnostic methods to improve patient care.00:00 Welcome & Meet Dr. Kevin Ko (DMD/MD, Dermpath at BC Cancer)01:00 The Controversial Idea: Using p53 Biomarkers in Oral Dysplasia01:18 Oral vs Skin Pathology: Discovering Porokeratosis in the Mouth02:07 Diagnostic Error & Overdiagnosis: Why Reproducible Biomarkers Matter05:19 Case Study: “Severe Dysplasia” vs Toxic Erythema of Chemotherapy —Context Changes Everything06:36 The Perfectionism Trap in Pathology (and Why 95% Isn't Good Enough)08:04 Burnout, QA Systems, and Building Sustainable Workflows09:14 Work–Life Balance, Kids, and Choosing Priorities (Family vs Research)11:14 How to Build a Great Talk: Storytelling, Cases, and Future Studies11:38 Final Takeaways: Balance, Open-Mindedness, and Better Diagnostics

1.Jeff Bliss reports a deadly avalanche in Lake Tahoe claimed nine lives due to dry uncompacted snow, severe storms are causing heavy snowfall at Donner Pass and flooding the Los Angeles River, while Las Vegas faces declining foot traffic and Los Angeles battles rampant copper wire theft. 12.Jeff Bliss covers California's upcoming gubernatorial jungle primary with Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Steve Hilton as early frontrunners, Spencer Pratt challenging Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles, and Governor Gavin Newsom positioning himself for a 2028 presidential run on an anti-Trump platform. 23.Gene Marks reports that despite a disappointing fourth-quarter GDP growth rate of 1.4 percent and sluggishness in shipping and chemical sectors, small businesses remain surprisingly resilient with optimism above average and continued hiring plans even as AI integration remains limited. 34.Gene Marks discusses the Supreme Court ruling the administration's April 2025 emergency tariffs unconstitutional, leaving billions in collected funds in limbo, though the administration will likely utilize the Trade Acts of 1962 and 1974 to continue imposing targeted tariffs without congressional approval. 45.Jim McTague reports Lancaster County reflects the national 1.4 percent GDP slowdown with flat retail, consumer price fatigue, and plummeting restaurant traffic due to rising costs and weight-loss drugs, while Washington DC lobbying and local health and construction sectors remain strong. 56.Lorenzo Fiori reports the Milan Winter Olympics are proceeding successfully amidst beautiful snow with rumors of a Donald Trump visit for the hockey finals, while extreme weather has caused dangerous Alpine avalanches and the tragic collapse of the historic Lover's Arch on the Adriatic coast. 67.Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black reports NASA successfully completed a wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis IImission targeting a March 6th launch, while a NASA report classified Boeing's Starliner failure as a severe Type A emergency prompting tighter control as SpaceX competition thrives. 78.Bob Zimmerman reports Japanese private space startup ispace is struggling with severe engine development problems for its lunar landers, while archival images from New Horizons reveal Pluto's bizarre splotched surface and floating ice mountains, and a newly discovered dim galaxy hints at dark matter's vastness. 89.Sir Max Hastings details the daring glider assault to capture the Orne River bridge, where Major John Howard'stroops achieved total surprise, securing a vital link for British airborne and seaborne forces on D-Day itself. 910.Sir Max Hastings discusses General Montgomery's expanded vision for D-Day and the initial chaos of the airborne landings, noting that despite the shambles at Merville battery, paratroopers' bravery confused German defenders and secured the mission's early vital stages. 1011.Sir Max Hastings highlights Major General Richard Gale's calm leadership during the chaotic airborne drops, with success relying on British deception plans and Rommel's absence preventing early German counterattacks against the beaches on D-Day. 1112.Sir Max Hastings describes specialized armored funnies that supported British landings on Sword Beach, noting that while technically successful, heavy traffic and Montgomery's overly ambitious objectives prevented the Allies from capturing Caen on D-Day. 1213.Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center critiques the inconsistency of threatening war against Iran over its nuclear program while simultaneously considering a deal to allow Saudi Arabia uranium enrichment capabilities under less stringent international oversight. 1314.Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center explains how bipartisan spending on entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare drives national debt, arguing that American consumers, not foreign nations, primarily bear the economic burden of tariffs. 1415.Professor Richard Epstein of the Hoover Institution analyzes constitutional limits of presidential authority to fire independent agency officials, discussing historical precedents like Humphrey's Executor and critiquing legal reasoning behind maintaining quasi-judicial independence within the executive branch. 1516.Professor Richard Epstein predicts the Supreme Court may strike down tariffs, arguing that trade deficits do not constitute legal emergencies, while also discussing the potential for the Court to preserve the Federal Reserve'sindependence from executive control. 16

  Bob Zimmerman reports Japanese private space startup ispace is struggling with severe engine development problems for its lunar landers, while archival images from New Horizons reveal Pluto's bizarre splotched surface and floating ice mountains, and a newly discovered dim galaxy hints at dark matter's vastness. 8

Ashley J. from Boston, MA gives a MADDOG message of depth and weight on zoom for the New Horizons Group out of Bend, Oregon in 2021.Find us at https://maddogspeakers.com/

NASA uses spectroscopy to determine what planets, and their atmospheres, are made of by analyzing how light interacts with matter.

What can emerging technologies reveal about the nature of mind, consciousness, and awakening—and where do their limits lie?In this forward-looking conversation, Hareesh is joined by neuroscientist Dr. Ruben Laukkonen to explore the meeting points of classical Tantra, neuroscience, and artificial general intelligence. Drawing on both scientific models and contemplative insight, they reflect on how perception is constructed, how awareness recognizes itself, and what developments in AI can—and cannot—tell us about consciousness. The dialogue also touches on the “alignment problem”: how increasingly powerful intelligences might be guided toward care and human flourishing, rather than harm. Rather than offering definitive answers, the conversation opens a space for careful inquiry, humility, and wonder, inviting listeners to consider how ancient wisdom and modern science might inform one another without reductionism or hype.Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org.Find out more about the upcoming retreats and pilgrimages at https://www.tantrailluminated.org/calendar.Find more about Ruben at https://rubenlaukkonen.com/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the podcast we give our thoughts on the new look of Lara Croft, the Lego Pokemon announcements, and break down the Animal Crossing 3.0 update.

Space exploration relies heavily on the interest of the public — the voters, and taxpayers, who are ultimately footing the bill. But that support and excitement can be fickle. When space missions go well, and deliver new insights, the payoff is cheering crowds and increased support. But when they don't, the result can be reduced funding, canceled missions — and even deaths.That means, with each mission, the pressure is on to push boundaries, break new ground, and get everything right. Even a small mistake or malfunction could potentially lead to absolute disaster.On this episode, we look back at three historic NASA missions and how they shaped the course of space exploration. From the awe-inspiring triumph of the first unmanned spacecraft landing on Mars in 1976, to a devastating national tragedy in 1986, to the long-game Pluto mission launched in 2006. It was the mission that was supposed to reignite the public's interest in the work of NASA — the Space Shuttle Challenger, an orbiter that, in January 1986, would carry six astronauts and one civilian, a teacher named Christa McAuliffe, into space. But on the day of lift-off, tragedy struck — the Challenger exploded 73 seconds after launch, killing all seven crew members. We talk with author Adam Higginbotham about what led up to the mission, what went wrong, and the lasting impact it had on both NASA and the public's perception of space exploration. He's the author of “Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space.” In 2006, NASA launched New Horizons — an interplanetary space probe slated to become the first spacecraft to perform a flyby of Pluto, a journey of roughly 10 years. Pulse reporter Alan Yu tells the story of the mission's difficult beginnings, what we learned, and the dramatic moment that almost derailed everything.