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Best podcasts about science books

Latest podcast episodes about science books

Beyond Jaws
How Sophie Maycock's New Book is Changing the Way We See Sharks

Beyond Jaws

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 41:20 Transcription Available


Sharks: In this special bonus episode of Beyond Jaws, we dive deep into a fresh perspective on sharks through the eyes of marine biologist and science communicator Sophie Maycock. Sophie joins co-hosts Dr. David Ebert and Andrew Lewin to discuss her new book Shark: An Illustrated Biography, which not only showcases the beauty and complexity of these creatures but also challenges long-held misconceptions. Sophie: We explore Sophie's journey from her scientific background to becoming a published author, the creative process of writing about sharks, and why visual storytelling matters in science communication. Whether you're a shark lover or simply curious about how marine science can reach new audiences, this episode delivers inspiration, education, and deep respect for the ocean's most iconic predator. Connect with us: Website: https://bit.ly/37TMqeKInstagram: https://bit.ly/3eorwXZ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondjawspodcast7591 Dave:  Website: https://www.lostsharkguy.com/ Instagram: https://bit.ly/3q1J9Q5 Andrew: Website: https://www.speakupforblue.com/ Instagram: https://bit.ly/37g5WkG  

Reading Glasses
Ep 410 - Facts for Parties - Science Books for the Reading Glasses Challenge!

Reading Glasses

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 36:32


Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge - read a science book! Plus, they solve a problem about getting a library book signed, and recommend YA books that deal with social justice. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Aura Frameswww.auraframes.comCODE: GLASSESZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinSpring ReadathonSunday May 18thBooks Mentioned - The Centre by Ayesha Manazir SiddiqiThe Fair Botanists by Sara SheridanEverything is Tuberculosis by John GreenThe Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha MukherjeeThe Hate U Give by Angie ThomasThe Attack of the Black Rectangles by A.S. King

il posto delle parole
Pietro Martin "Questo è quanto"

il posto delle parole

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 27:11


Piero Martin"Questo è quanto"La fisica quantistica in cinque ideeEditori Laterzawww.laterza.itSi può restare senza fiato di fronte alla maestosità delle Dolomiti anche senza doverle per forza scalare. Ci si può emozionare di fronte a un brano musicale senza essere Mozart. Allo stesso modo, è possibile avvicinarsi al mondo dei quanti anche senza essere dei fisici. Questo libro spiega come.La fisica quantistica è probabilmente la più profonda rivoluzione della scienza e del pensiero moderni. Frutto di uno sforzo corale permeato di umanità, ci ha costretto ad abbandonare solide certezze tanto da farsi rinnegare da alcuni tra coloro che l'avevano pensata.La quantistica ci ha permesso di superare i limiti della fisica classica nello spiegare l'infinitamente piccolo e ha schiuso una finestra su un panorama di conoscenze che dà brividi ed emozioni, conducendoci al cuore del mondo.Questo libro non ha la pretesa di trasformare lettrici e lettori in donne e uomini di scienza (fosse così facile!) ma permetterà di stupirsi e godere della meraviglia di una tra le più affascinanti conquiste dell'intelletto umano, attraverso cinque idee fondamentali che sono alla base della rivoluzione dei quanti: discontinuità, identità, futuro, indeterminazione, relazione. Cinque idee intrise di umanità, perché poche branche della fisica sono riuscite a coinvolgere tanti aspetti del nostro vivere in una delle costruzioni più geniali dell'intelletto.In cinque atti unici, alla portata di tutti e di tutte, scopriremo i capisaldi dell'architettura quantistica, che danno forma a tante applicazioni che hanno cambiato e cambieranno il mondo e miglioreranno l'ambiente, dal laser alla medicina, dai computer quantistici alle celle solari.Piero Martin è professore ordinario di Fisica sperimentale all'Università di Padova, attualmente distaccato presso il Centro Interdisciplinare “B. Segre” dell'Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei e visiting professor presso la Columbia University di New York. Studia la fusione quale sorgente di energia. Fellow dell'American Physical Society, è stato responsabile scientifico di grandi progetti internazionali e oggi coordina le attività di fisica di DTT, il nuovo grande esperimento di fusione italiano. Scrive per “Domani” e “La Stampa” e ha vinto il Premio Fiuggi Scienza. Ha pubblicato L'era dell'atomo (con A. Viola, Il Mulino 2014), Zerologia (con C. Bartocci e A. Tagliapietra, Il Mulino 2016) e Trash. Tutto quello che dovreste sapere sui rifiuti (con A. Viola, Codice edizioni 2018, finalista al Premio Galileo 2018 e vincitore del Premio nazionale di divulgazione scientifica, sezione Scienze). Per Laterza è autore di Le 7 misure del mondo (2021, tradotto in molte lingue e finalista al Premio Galileo 2022) eStorie di errori memorabili (2024, vincitore del Premio Trieste Next. Science Book of the Year e del Premio nazionale di divulgazione scientifica, sezione Scienze).IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

The Quest for the Good Life
The Management of Change

The Quest for the Good Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 54:23


Send us a textAre you ready to challenge the status quo in care services, staffing models, and organizational behavior? In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov take you on a deep dive into the science of change management, implementation strategies, and innovative solutions that redefine what's possible in disability services and beyond.From behavioral analysis to workforce stability, Dr. Strouse reveals how GoodLife has pioneered groundbreaking models—leveraging technology, refining staffing structures, and pushing the boundaries of what traditional care looks like. Learn why standing still is not an option, why active listening and strategic delegation matter, and how the lessons of Netflix and Blockbuster apply to transforming human services.If you're passionate about change, leadership, and making a meaningful impact, this is the conversation for you. Tune in and discover why at GoodLife, Impossible is What We Do Best.Listen now!Links & References:The Family Teaching ModelHerbert von KarajanThe Royal ConcertgebouwImplementation: Practice & Science Book

Quirks and Quarks Complete Show from CBC Radio
Our holiday science book show

Quirks and Quarks Complete Show from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 54:09


How ancient artifacts emerge from melting iceAs Earth's glaciers and ice sheets melt due to global warming, they are revealing rare archaeological treasures released from a frozen time capsule. These objects are often made of organic material – human and animal remains and wooden tools that only survive in ice. In her book, The Age of Melt: What glaciers, ice mummies, and ancient artifacts teach us about climate, culture, and a future without ice, Lisa Baril tells the story of the archaeologists searching for these valuable artifacts, and what they're finding. Baril is an ecologist and science communicator based out of Yellowstone National Park.Easily influenced: Why and how the human mind is built to be suggestibleAs a teenager, Amir Raz began to perform as an amateur magician and mentalist, and learned the power of stage hypnosis. It ultimately led him to a career as a neuroscientist studying the science of psychological suggestibility, and how powerful the power of suggestion can be. He explores this science in his new book The Suggestible Brain: The Science and Magic of How We Make Up Our Minds. Dr Raz taught and practiced for many years at McGill University and is the Founding Director of the Brain Institute at Chapman University in Orange, California.What alien life will really look likeWe're just beginning to have the ability to look for signs of life elsewhere in our solar system or around other stars. But even so, Arizona State University physicist Sara Walker thinks we might be doing it wrong — imagining that life elsewhere will look like life on Earth. She's advocating a broader perspective to imagine how we'd recognize life as a reflection of different versions of chemical complexity. Her new book about this is Life As No One Knows It: The Physics of Life's Emergence. Dan Falk, science writer and co-host of the Booklab podcast reviews: The Language Puzzle: How We Talked Our Way Out of the Stone Age by Steven MithenPlaying Possum: How Animals Understand Death by Susana MonsóThe Blind Spot: Why Science Cannot Ignore Human Experience by Adam Frank, Marcelo Gleiser and Evan Thompson

Universe of Art
Our favorite 2024 science books for kids

Universe of Art

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 18:27


It's that time of the  year when you're making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that spark a love of science for the kids in your life. Ira talks with Mahnaz Dar, young readers' editor at Kirkus Reviews and Carrie Wolfson, collection development librarian at the Boulder Public Library to  round up some of the top kids' science books of 2024 and make recommendations based on listener questions.Still looking for a specific kids science book, but didn't get a chance to ask our experts in advance? Carrie and Mahnaz will be on hand to give a few more recommendations this next week. Submit your additional requests, and come back to this page on December 14 for their expanded recommendation list.See the full list here.Universe of Art is hosted and produced by D Peterschmidt, who also wrote the music. The original segment was produced by SciFri producer Shoshannah Buxbaum. Our show art is illustrated by Abelle Hayford. And support for Science Friday's science and arts coverage comes from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.Do you have science-inspired art you'd like to share with us for a future episode? Send us an email or a voice memo to universe@sciencefriday.com.

Science Friday
2024's Best Science Books For Kids

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 18:43


It's that time of the  year when you're making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that spark a love of science for the kids in your life. Ira talks with Mahnaz Dar, young readers' editor at Kirkus Reviews and Carrie Wolfson, collection development librarian at the Boulder Public Library to  round up some of the top kids' science books of 2024 and make recommendations based on listener questions.See their full list of recommendations on sciencefriday.com.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

New Scientist Weekly
Weekly: Is bird flu spreading between people? Plus 2024's best science books

New Scientist Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 23:04


Episode 278 Concerns about bird flu are rising as two cases in North America suggest the virus is adapting to humans. Evidence of human-to-human transmission is not yet conclusive but public health experts are worried. This year outbreaks have been found in both poultry and dairy cows in the US. Although it only causes mild symptoms in people at the moment, is there a chance it could evolve to become deadly? A last-minute deal has been struck at the UN climate summit COP29 – and people are not happy. Richer nations have agreed to give money to poorer nations to help them go green, but the financing promised doesn't come close to what's needed. Another year, another unsatisfactory outcome, once again begging the question is the COP process no longer fit for purpose?  Fancy stock-piling a load of new books ahead of the holiday season? We present to you 5 of the best science books of 2024, fiction and non-fiction. On the list are A City on Mars, What the Wild Sea Can Be, Frostbite, Nuclear War: A Scenario and Question 7. Read the full article of 18 must-reads here. Sign up to the New Scientist Book Club here:  https://www.newscientist.com/sign-up/bookclub/ Find more information about the Book Club here: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2442618-welcome-to-the-new-scientist-book-club/ To read more about these stories, visit https://www.newscientist.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social Science Bites
Julia Ebner on Violent Extremism

Social Science Bites

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 23:58


As an investigative journalist, Julia Ebner had the freedom to do something she freely admits that as an academic (the hat she currently wears as postdoctoral researcher at the Calleva Centre for Evolution and Human Sciences at the University of Oxford) she have been proscribed from doing - posing as a recruit to study violent extremist groups. That, as you might expect, gave her special insight into how these groups attract new blood, and on the basis of that work, as well as more traditional research for groups such as the Quilliam Foundation and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, she has been hosted by the United Nations, national legislators, intelligence agencies and Big Tech. In this Social Science Bites podcast, Ebner details some of the mechanics of her undercover research for host David Edmonds before discussing the prevalence and characteristics of violent extremist groups. Given the variety of ways governments tally these groups and the groups' own amorphousness in an online age, determining whether such groups are on the rise - which seems to be a perennial fear - proves devilishly difficult to determine. "I would say," Ebner concedes, "it often comes and goes in waves, but now we are seeing a very strong wave of very young people, including minors, radicalizing towards violence." That radicalization proves remarkably similar regardless of ideology, Ebner notes. Plus, it's not straightforward determining who might be open to recruitment. "Based on my research, I would say that everyone is potentially susceptible to radicalization, especially in vulnerable moments in our lives, and everyone has them." Ebner serves up that potential universality in a different context to close the podcast. It's what keeps her up at night: "I think the mainstreaming of some of the extreme concepts and ideas and language that I used to observe only in the darkest corners of the internet, but that is now being heard in parliaments, that is now being seen in large social media channels of influencers or voiced by politicians." Given her journalistic chops, it is no surprise that Ebner has written extensively on extremism in a series of well received books. The Rage: The Vicious Circle of Islamist and Far-Right Extremism, received the Bruno Kreisky Award for the Political Book of the Year 2018; Going Dark: The Secret Social Lives of Extremists was a Telegraph Book of the Year 2020 and Germany publishing's Wissenschaftsbuch des Jahres 2020 ("Science Book of the Year") Prise as well as the Dr Caspar Einem Prize from the Association of Social Democratic Academics; and Going Mainstream: How Extremists Are Taking Over, was published in 2023.

Emerging Form
Episode 124: Richard Panek on the Power of Not Knowing

Emerging Form

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 31:24


When is lack of knowledge a writer's best friend? New York Times bestselling author and Guggenheim winner Richard Panek has found that starting from a place of relative ignorance allows him to research and then write about complicated subjects in a way that allows the average reader to find their own way in. We speak with Richard on the book birthday of his newest title, Pillars of Creation: How the James Webb Space Telescope Unlocked the Secrets of the Cosmos. He discusses how he found the form for the book, his favorite punctuation and how it helps to create a more conversation tone, how blog writing informs his book writing, and trying creative things you haven't tried before. Richard Panek is the author of numerous books including The 4% Universe: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Race to Discover the Rest of Reality, which won the American Institute of Physics communication award and was longlisted for the Royal Society Prize for Science Books. The recipient of fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation and the New York Foundation for the Arts as well as an Antarctic Artists and Writers grant from the National Science Foundation, he is also the co-author with Temple Grandin of The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum, a New York Times bestseller. His own books have been translated into sixteen languages, and his writing about science and culture has appeared in publications including the New York Times, the Washington Post, Scientific American, Discover, Smithsonian, Natural History, Esquire, and Outside. He lives in New York City.Pillars of Creation: How the James Webb Space Telescope Unlocked the Secrets of the Cosmos This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

New Scientist Weekly
The Last of Its Kind - Gísli Pálsson | Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize Conversations

New Scientist Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 15:23


The great auk was a flightless bird which was last spotted in Iceland in 1844. It is the subject of the book The Last of Its Kind: The Search for the Great Auk and the Discovery of Extinction. Written by Gísli Pálsson, an Icelandic anthropologist and academic, the book offers vital insights into the extinction of the species through accounts from the Icelanders who hunted them. Pálsson is on the shortlist for the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize. In the lead up to the winner's announcement, New Scientist books editor Alison Flood meets all six of the shortlisted authors.In this conversation, Pálsson recounts how British ornithologists John Wolley and Alfred Newton travelled to Iceland in search of great auk specimens, only to find the birds had already vanished. He also explores the origins of the term "extinction" and shares his personal motivations for telling the story of the great auk.The winner of the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize will be announced on the 24th October. You can view all of the shortlisted entries here:https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/science-book-prize/ To read about subjects like this and much more, visit https://www.newscientist.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Scientist Weekly
Everything Is Predictable - Tom Chivers | Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize Conversations

New Scientist Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 20:31


Everything Is Predictable: How Bayes' Remarkable Theorem Explains the World is a book about an 18th century mathematical rule for working out probability, which shapes many aspects of our modern world. Written by science journalist Tom Chivers, the book has made it onto the shortlist for the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize. In the lead up to the winner's announcement, New Scientist books editor Alison Flood meets all six of the shortlisted authors.In this conversation, Tom explores the life of Thomas Bayes, the man behind the theorem, and how he had no clue his discovery would have such sweeping implications for humanity. He explains the theorem's many uses, both in practical settings like disease diagnosis, as well as its ability to explain rational thought and the human brain. And he digs into some of the controversy and surprising conflict that has surrounded Bayes' theorem over the years.The winner of the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize will be announced on the 24th October. You can view all of the shortlisted entries here:https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/science-book-prize/ To read about subjects like this and much more, visit https://www.newscientist.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Scientist Weekly
Eve - Cat Bohannon | Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize Conversations

New Scientist Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 14:21


Women have evolved over hundreds of thousands of years to have more sensitive noses, sharper hearing at high frequencies, and longer life expectancy than men. But why have women's bodies been so under-researched? It's one of the many questions Cat Bohannon raises in her book Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution. Shortlisted for the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize, Eve explores how women's biology has shaped human history and culture. In the lead up to the winner's announcement, New Scientist books editor Alison Flood meets all six of the shortlisted authors.In this conversation, we hear what motivated Cat to spend more than a decade researching and writing the book, how understanding the evolution of female traits can give us deeper insights into the workings of our species, and the overlap between sexism and science. The winner of the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize will be announced on the 24th October. You can view all of the shortlisted entries here:https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/science-book-prize/ To read about subjects like this and much more, visit https://www.newscientist.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Scientist Weekly
Why We Die by Venki Ramakrishnan - Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize Conversations

New Scientist Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 17:12


Why We Die is a book about ageing and death, written by Nobel Prize-winning biologist and former president of the Royal Society, Venki Ramakrishnan.Venki is on the shortlist for the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize. In the lead up to the winner's announcement, New Scientist books editor Alison Flood meets all six of the shortlisted authors.In this conversation, Venki explores humankind's unique ability to understand and contemplate our own mortality, why some animals live such short lives and others for hundreds of years, if ageing is simply an inevitable and evolutionary practical part of life and whether emerging technologies will make it possible for us to life forever - if that's really what we want.The winner of the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize will be announced on the 24th October. You can view all of the shortlisted entries here:https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/science-book-prize/ To read about subjects like this and much more, visit https://www.newscientist.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creation Article Podcast
Why Did God Give Us a Book?

Creation Article Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 6:55


Jesus is called “The Word”. Over and over God’s Word is equated with God Himself—to love God’s Word is to love God. But out of all the media through which God might have given us His revelation, why did He choose a written medium? This episode article was written by Lita Sanders and podcast produced by Joseph Darnell out of the CMI-USA office. Become a monthly contributor at our site. You can also help out by telling your family and friends to check out the podcasts.

New Scientist Weekly
A City on Mars by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith - Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize Conversations

New Scientist Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 14:10


As the heated race to settle humans on Mars continues, is it really a good idea? And what are the biggest challenges to making interplanetary life a reality?These are the questions Kelly and Zach Weinersmith explore in their book, A City on Mars. The pair have been shortlisted for the prestigious Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize, and ahead of the winner's announcement, New Scientist books editor Alison Flood meets with all six shortlisted authors.In this conversation, Kelly and Zach dive into the potential and the perils of building a sustainable human colony on the Red Planet, shedding light on some of the biggest hurdles humans would face. We also hear what inspired them to write the book, and they answer the million dollar question… would they move to Mars? The winner of the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize will be announced on October 24th. You can view all of the shortlisted books here:https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/science-book-prize/ To read about subjects like this and much more, visit https://www.newscientist.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Scientist Weekly
Your Face Belongs To Us - Kashmir Hill | Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize Conversations

New Scientist Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 13:03


How often do you upload a picture of yourself online? And what happens to that photo long after it's been posted? The truth may shock you, as we find out in this episode.In Your Face Belongs to Us: A Tale of AI, a Secretive Startup, and the End of Privacy, New York Times journalist Kashmir Hill investigates the world of facial recognition technology and its implications for privacy. The book traces the story of Clearview AI, a mysterious startup selling cutting-edge facial recognition software to corporations and law enforcement.Shortlisted for the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize, Your Face Belongs to Us raises urgent questions about the future of security and personal privacy in an age of pervasive surveillance.As part of the lead-up to the winner's announcement, New Scientist Books Editor Alison Flood interviews all six shortlisted authors. In this conversation, Kashmir recounts her journey to uncover the truth behind Clearview AI. She explores the significance of their vast facial recognition database and its impact on our privacy in the digital age.The winner of the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize will be announced on the 24th October. You can view all of the shortlisted entries here:https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/science-book-prize/ To read about subjects like this and much more, visit https://www.newscientist.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free Audiobooks
Coffee Break Collections - Science - Book 11

Free Audiobooks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 164:48


Coffee Break Collections - Science - Book 11 Title: Coffee Break Collections - Science Overview: This is the eleventh collection of our "coffee break" series, involving public domain works that are between 3 and 15 minutes in length. These are great for study breaks, commutes, workouts, or any time you'd like to hear a whole story and only have a few minutes to devote to listening. The theme for this collection is Science - The fascination with research, discovery, and experimentation has contributed to humanity's greatest feats. Published: Various Series: Coffee Break Collections List: Coffee Break Collections, Coffee #11 Author: Various Genre: General Fiction Episode: Coffee Break Collections - Science - Book 11 Book: 11 Volume: 1 of 1 Part: 1 of 1 Episodes Part: 21 Length Part: 2:44:49 Episodes Volume: 21 Length Volume: 2:44:49 Episodes Book: 21 Length Book: 2:44:49 Narrator: Collaborative Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: anthologies, historical, melodrama, philosophical, picaresque, sea story, tragedy, detective, mystery, horror, science, fiction, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, O Henry, Sir Walter Scott, Charles Dickens, JM Barrie, HG Wells, Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire, Alexandre Dumas, Victor Hugo Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #anthologies #historical #melodrama #philosophical #picaresque #seastory #tragedy #detective #mystery #horror #science #fiction #NathanielHawthorne #WashingtonIrving #EdgarAllanPoe #HenryWadsworthLongfellow #OHenry #SirWalterScott #CharlesDickens #JMBarrie #HGWells #FrancoisMarieArouetdeVoltaire #AlexandreDumas #VictorHugo Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream. Rosie. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-audiobooks/support

Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
How to Choose Substitute Living Science Books

Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 16:53


It seems like living science books often go out of print after just a couple of years. Here are some ways you can find a substitute book. How to Choose Substitute Living Science Books originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (video)
How to Choose Substitute Living Science Books

Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (video)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024


It seems like living science books often go out of print after just a couple of years. Here are some ways you can find a substitute book. How to Choose Substitute Living Science Books originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

The Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast
The Mosquito Apocalypse is Going Viral

The Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 37:40


Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Sloth Fever, and West Nile Virus, It's a mosquito apocalypse! On this episode of the N&H podcast special guest Jason Tetro "The Science Guy" joins us to talk about vector born diseases going 'viral' in the media as well as Monkey Pox, and Valley Fever. Jason also shares his insights regarding the 2024 Olympics and the toxic Seine river. Jason Tetro has been involved in health-related microbiology and immunology for the last 30 years. He has worked in various fields including bloodborne, food and water pathogens; environmental microbiology; disinfection and antisepsis; and emerging pathogens such as Zika virus. In the public, he is better known as The Germ Guy. He has written two books, The Germ Code, which was shortlisted as Science Book of The Year in 2014, and The Germ Files, which spent several weeks on the national bestseller list. He has also co-edited, The Human Microbiome Handbook, which provides an academic perspective on the impact of microbes in human health. He is the host of the Super Awesome Science Show, which explores how science fits into our everyday lives. He lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.Jason "The Germ Guy" TetroHost of the Super Awesome Science ShowAuthor of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”Email: thegermguy@gmail.comTwitter: @JATetro Nurses get 1.0 CE's go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R5Y9X6L This episode was brought to you by Rogue Nurse Media. Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia Need consulting or have questions: nursesandhypochondriacs@gmail.com Give us a 5 star rating on apple podcasts For The Well Written Nurse Writing and Storytelling classes go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153 Join our email newsletter http://mailchi.mp/f134561374e9/rogue-nurse-media-501c3-newsletter-empowering-nurses-and-patients-to-tell-their-stories

20 Minute Books
Body by Science - Book Summary

20 Minute Books

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 26:20


"A Research Based Program for Strength Training, Body Building, and Complete Fitness in 12 Minutes a Week"

UBC News World
Secrets To Longevity: Read New Paul Lee Regenerative Science Book To Stay Young

UBC News World

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 2:43


You can unlock the secrets to living longer and better thanks to Professor Paul Lee of Regeneration Man. This acclaimed regenerative medicine expert is pleased to be sharing his anti-ageing knowledge. Buy your copy at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7DJWT58/ Regeneration Man City: Grantham Address: 41 Sandon Road Website: https://regenman.com/ Phone: +44 330 001 0048 Email: support@regenman.com

Books, Broads, & Booze
The Age of Wonder

Books, Broads, & Booze

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 25:51


Welcome to Season 6 for Books Broads and Booze! This season is all about award winning books. Join me at my wonderful guest, Stephanie, in our discussion of The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science. Awards: 2009 Before Columbus Foundation-ABA, 2009 National Book Critics Circle Awards, 2009 Royal Society Prize for Science Books, 2009 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction. Drink responsibly! Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Science Friday
The Best Science Books For Summer 2024

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 30:16


It's officially summertime, and a new season of reading is here! Two science writers and voracious readers have compiled their summer reading recommendations, just for Science Friday fans. Before you head out for a week at the beach, start packing for that road trip, or stock up for a long staycation, we've got the list of science-y summer reads, straight from those familiar with the best on the shelf.Joining guest host Diana Plasker to offer listeners their recommendations are Riley Black, a Salt Lake City-based science writer and the author of several books, including The Last Days of the Dinosaurs: An Asteroid, Extinction, and the Beginning of Our World; and Deborah Blum, director of the Knight Science Journalism program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and author of several books, including The Poison Squad: One Chemist's Single-Minded Crusade for Food Safety at the Turn of the Twentieth Century, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.Transcripts for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Machine Learning Street Talk
Philip Ball - How Life Works

Machine Learning Street Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 129:17


Dr. Philip Ball is a freelance science writer. He just wrote a book called "How Life Works", discussing the how the science of Biology has advanced in the last 20 years. We focus on the concept of Agency in particular. He trained as a chemist at the University of Oxford, and as a physicist at the University of Bristol. He worked previously at Nature for over 20 years, first as an editor for physical sciences and then as a consultant editor. His writings on science for the popular press have covered topical issues ranging from cosmology to the future of molecular biology. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6nxUiqiz9I Transcript link on YT description Philip is the author of many popular books on science, including H2O: A Biography of Water, Bright Earth: The Invention of Colour, The Music Instinct and Curiosity: How Science Became Interested in Everything. His book Critical Mass won the 2005 Aventis Prize for Science Books, while Serving the Reich was shortlisted for the Royal Society Winton Science Book Prize in 2014. This is one of Tim's personal favourite MLST shows, so we have designated it a special edition. Enjoy! Buy Philip's book "How Life Works" here: https://amzn.to/3vSmNqp Support MLST: Please support us on Patreon. We are entirely funded from Patreon donations right now. Patreon supports get private discord access, biweekly calls, early-access + exclusive content and lots more. https://patreon.com/mlst Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... If you would like to sponsor us, so we can tell your story - reach out on mlstreettalk at gmail

The Avid Reader Show
Episode 744: Philip Ball - Beautiful Experiments: An Illustrated History of Experimental Science

The Avid Reader Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 56:14


Featuring two hundred color plates, this history of the craft of scientific inquiry is as exquisite as the experiments whose stories it shares. This illustrated history of experimental science is more than just a celebration of the ingenuity that scientists and natural philosophers have used throughout the ages to study—and to change—the world. Here we see in intricate detail experiments that have, in some way or another, exhibited elegance and beauty: in their design, their conception, and their execution. Celebrated science writer Philip Ball invites readers to marvel at and admire the craftsmanship of scientific instruments and apparatus on display, from the earliest microscopes to the giant particle colliders of today. With Ball as our expert guide, we are encouraged to think carefully about what experiments are, what they mean, and how they are used. Ranging across millennia and geographies, Beautiful Experiments demonstrates why “experiment” remains a contested notion in science, while also exploring how we came to understand the way the world functions, what it contains, and where the pursuit of that understanding has brought us today.Philip Ball is a freelance writer and broadcaster, and was an editor at Nature for more than twenty years. He writes regularly in the scientific and popular media and has written many books on the interactions of the sciences, the arts, and wider culture, including H2O: A Biography of Water and The Music Instinct. His book Critical Mass won the 2005 Aventis Prize for Science Books. Ball is also the 2022 recipient of the Royal Society's Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal for contributions to the history, philosophy, or social roles of science. He trained as a chemist at the University of Oxford and as a physicist at the University of Bristol, and he was an editor at Nature for more than twenty years. He lives in London.Buy the book from Wellington Square Bookshop - ​https://www.wellingtonsquarebooks.com/book/9780226825823

CBS This Morning - News on the Go
Busy Philipps Talks New Season of "Girls5eva" | TikTok Star of "Emily's Wonder Lab" on New Science Book

CBS This Morning - News on the Go

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 36:46


Capitol Hill is plagued by partisan gridlock over key issues like the budget and border security. Yet, in many statehouses across the country, we're seeing what is possible when lawmakers put election politics aside and reach across the aisle.New polling reveals warning signs for President Biden, with former President Donald Trump leading 52% to 48% among likely voters. A closer look at voter satisfaction shows 45% rate Biden's presidency as poor, compared to 38% lfor Trump's tenure.Following a pivotal FDA rule change, CVS and Walgreens will start offering the abortion pill, mifepristone, to individuals with prescriptions in states where abortion is legal. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor at large for public health at KFF, has more on what you need to know.CBS News' David Begnaud introduces us to the Armstrong family, whose story of unwavering love and commitment in the face of adversity brings new meaning to the marital vow "in sickness and in health."Busy Philipps has a starring role in Tina Fey's comedy series "Girls5eva," where she plays a member of a '90s girl group aiming for a comeback. First on "CBS Mornings," Philipps previews the new season.Emily Calandrelli, familiar to audiences from TikTok through videos she posts on "Emily's Wonder Lab" and her collaborations with Bill Nye, introduces her new book, "Stay Curious and Keep Exploring: Next Level."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and More
Understanding the core concepts in What Is This Thing Called Science Book

Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and More

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 18:57


Chapter 1 What's What Is This Thing Called Science Book by Alan F. Chalmers"What Is This Thing Called Science?" is a book by Alan F. Chalmers that explores the nature and methods of science. The book examines how scientific knowledge is constructed, how it differs from other forms of knowledge, and the role of theories, models, and experimentation in the scientific process. Chalmers also discusses various philosophical issues related to science, such as the nature of scientific progress, the problem of induction, and the relationship between science and society. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of science and is often used as a textbook in courses on the subject.Chapter 2 Is What Is This Thing Called Science Book A Good BookYes, "What Is This Thing Called Science?" by Alan F. Chalmers is considered a highly influential and informative book on the philosophy of science. It provides a clear and accessible introduction to the key concepts and debates within the field of philosophy of science. Many readers find it to be a valuable resource for understanding the nature of scientific knowledge and the methods used in scientific inquiry. Overall, it is widely regarded as a good book for those interested in the philosophy of science.Chapter 3 What Is This Thing Called Science Book by Alan F. Chalmers Summary"What Is This Thing Called Science?" is a book written by Alan F. Chalmers that explores the nature of scientific knowledge and the methods scientists use to acquire it. Chalmers examines the different approaches to defining and understanding science, including the positivist, realist, and instrumentalist perspectives.The book also delves into the history and philosophy of science, discussing the significance of key figures such as Karl Popper, Thomas Kuhn, and Imre Lakatos. Chalmers explains the concept of scientific revolutions and how they shape our understanding of the world.Throughout the book, Chalmers emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and skepticism in scientific inquiry. He encourages readers to question the assumptions and beliefs underlying scientific theories, while also acknowledging the role of creativity and intuition in the scientific process.Overall, "What Is This Thing Called Science?" provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the philosophy of science, offering insights into the nature of scientific knowledge and the quest for truth in the natural world. Chapter 4 What Is This Thing Called Science Book AuthorAlan F. Chalmers is an Australian philosopher of science and author of the book "What Is This Thing Called Science?". The book was originally published in 1976 and has since been widely used in academic courses on philosophy of science.In addition to "What Is This Thing Called Science?", Chalmers has also written "The Scientist's Atom and the Philosopher's Stone: How Science Succeeded and Philosophy Failed to Gain Knowledge of Atoms" and "The Galileo Affair: A Documentary History". Among his works, "What Is This Thing Called Science?" is the most renowned and widely acclaimed. It has gone through multiple editions and revisions over the years to incorporate new developments in the field of philosophy of science.Chapter 5 What Is This Thing Called Science Book Meaning & ThemeWhat Is This Thing Called Science Book MeaningThe book "What is This Thing Called Science?" by Alan F. Chalmers is a classic text that explores the nature of science and how it differs from...

The Astro Ben Podcast
Paul Halpern: Professor of Physics at Saint Joseph's University and the author of eighteen popular science books

The Astro Ben Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 36:11 Very Popular


Buckle up, cosmic adventurers! In this episode, we soared through parallel universes with the brilliant Paul Halpern, professor of physics at Saint Joseph's University. From Rick & Morty vibes to bouncing universes, we unravel the mysteries of the multiverse. Explore BRAIN Worlds, bubble universes, and join the cosmic conversation on the future of multiverse research. Also we discussed Paul's book "The Allure Of The Multiverse" which you should buy in this and any other universe! OUTLINE: Here's approximate timestamps for the episode. 00: Intro to Paul 00:45 The Multiverse - like Rick & Morty? 04:10 The Allure of the Multiverse and Paul's origin story 06:50 How many dimensions are there? 13:10 Humanities handle on fundamental forces 15:40 Bouncing Universes 20:30 Can we visit a parallel universe? BRAIN Worlds! 25:22 Bubble Universes 29:55 Future of multiverse research 35:11 Wrap Up and socials Follow Paul Halpern Website: https://allureofthemultiverse.com/ X: https://twitter.com/phalpern Buy "The Allure Of The Multiverse: on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/154160217X/ Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! (NEW - YOUTUBE): www.youtube.com/@astrobenpodcast Website: www.astroben.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/Gambleonit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/

Hayek Program Podcast
"Living Together: Inventing Moral Science" Book Panel

Hayek Program Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 58:27


On this episode, we'll hear a book panel discussion on David Schmidtz's book, Living Together: Inventing Moral Science (Oxford University Press, 2023). In his comments, Schmidtz discusses his academic journey and the reshaping of his philosophical views, emphasizing real-world observations over theoretical debates, and comments on the work of Adam Smith and David Hume. He stresses the necessary role of humility in sciences and highlights how game theory has challenged the pre-existing theoretical frameworks of human behavior, underscoring the limitations of theories in explaining complex, human interactions. The panel is moderated by Peter J. Boettke, and they are joined on the panel by:Ryan Muldoon, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Philosophy, and the Director of the Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics Program at the University at Buffalo, and author of Social Contract Theory for a Diverse World: Beyond ToleranceMargaret Schabas, Canadian Philosopher and Professor of Philosophy and Economics at the University of British Columbia and author of A Philosopher's Economist: Hume and the Rise of CapitalismDavid Schmidtz is the Presidential Chair of Moral Sciences and the Director of the Social Philosophy and Policy Center at West Virginia University. He is a Distinguished Affiliated Fellow with the F. A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and editor-in-chief of Social Philosophy & Policy.If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell others about the show! We're available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.Virtual Sentiments, our new podcast series from the Hayek Program is now streaming! Subscribe today and listen to season two, now releasing!Follow the Hayek Program on Twitter: @HayekProgramLearn more about Academic & Student ProgramsFollow the Mercatus Center on Twitter: @mercatusCC Music: Twisterium

Behavioral Grooves Podcast
Grooving with Knowledge: Kurt and Tim's Best Behavioral Science Books of 2023

Behavioral Grooves Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 25:53


Continuing their pursuit of knowledge, Kurt and Tim explore the impactful books that have shaped their perspectives in 2023. In this episode, they unwrap the highlights of their literary journey, offering listeners a condensed version of why each book made a lasting impression and what readers can expect to gain from delving into these insightful pages. Discovering one's groove is a nuanced journey, often fueled by new ideas, fresh perspectives, and a revisit to timeless concepts presented in innovative ways. In this annual wrap-up, Kurt and Tim dive into a diverse array of books that have enriched their intellectual tapestry, underscoring the influential role of literature in deepening their understanding of human behavior. Covering a spectrum of topics, from uncertainty and effective communication to parenting and attention span, this year's Top 10 (or is it 11?) books offer a wide-ranging exploration. If you're searching for insights on a specific topic, chances are it's in one of these books! Join in to uncover the standout Behavioral Science books of the year and gain insights that can enhance your understanding of human behavior. As always, thank you for being a part of the Behavioral Grooves community this year, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts on the Top 10!   Links The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown by Nathan and Susanna Furr Writing for Busy Readers by Todd Rogers Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams  Work, Parent, Thrive by Yael Schonbrun Magic Words by Jonah Berger Humanizing Rules by Christian Hunt Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most by Adam Alter Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In, and What We Can Do About It by Dan Simons and Chris Chabris Your Future Self by Hal Hershfield Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness, and Productivity by Gloria Mark The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough by Thomas Curran

Babbage from Economist Radio
Babbage: Science book club

Babbage from Economist Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 42:23 Very Popular


Books are the original medium for communicating science to the masses. In a holiday special, producer Kunal Patel asks Babbage's family of correspondents about the books that have inspired them in their careers as science journalists.Host: Alok Jha, The Economist's science and technology editor. Contributors: Rachel Dobbs, The Economist's climate correspondent; Kenneth Cukier, our deputy executive editor; The Economist's Emilie Steinmark; Geoff Carr, our senior editor for science and technology; and Abby Bertics, The Economist's science correspondent. Reading list: “The Periodic Table” by Primo Levi; “When We Cease to Understand the World” by Benjamín Labatut; “A Theory of Everyone” by Michael Muthukrishna; “Madame Curie” by Ève Curie; “Sociobiology” by E. O. Wilson; “The Selfish Gene” by Richard Dawkins; “Why Fish Don't Exist” by Lulu Miller; and “How Far the Light Reaches” by Sabrina Imbler.Sign up for a free trial of Economist Podcasts+. If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist Podcasts
Babbage: Science book club

Economist Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 42:23


Books are the original medium for communicating science to the masses. In a holiday special, producer Kunal Patel asks Babbage's family of correspondents about the books that have inspired them in their careers as science journalists.Host: Alok Jha, The Economist's science and technology editor. Contributors: Rachel Dobbs, The Economist's climate correspondent; Kenneth Cukier, our deputy executive editor; The Economist's Emilie Steinmark; Geoff Carr, our senior editor for science and technology; and Abby Bertics, The Economist's science correspondent. Reading list: “The Periodic Table” by Primo Levi; “When We Cease to Understand the World” by Benjamín Labatut; “A Theory of Everyone” by Michael Muthukrishna; “Madame Curie” by Ève Curie; “Sociobiology” by E. O. Wilson; “The Selfish Gene” by Richard Dawkins; “Why Fish Don't Exist” by Lulu Miller; and “How Far the Light Reaches” by Sabrina Imbler.Sign up for a free trial of Economist Podcasts+. If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ThePrint
ThePrintAM: Why does EC want to vet NCERT social science books?

ThePrint

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 4:05


Science for the People
#640 The Last Science Book Club

Science for the People

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 60:00


For the last time, Joanne Manaster and John Dupuis talk us through their favourite science reads from the last year, and add a little "time travel" seasoning in to keep things interesting, harkening back to old favs as well as talking about the best of the best from 2023. As always, we've got our companion blog post ready with the full book list, including links to Amazon where you can find more information. Happy reading!

The Joined Up Writing Podcast
The Writing Writes You - Caspar Henderson JU206

The Joined Up Writing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 55:14


SAFE HANDS may still be on offer for 99p! Check here!SUBSCRIBE NOW ON –  iTUNES   STITCHER   SPOTIFY   OVERCASTSubscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here.It's episode 206 with Caspar Henderson talking about his fascinating project – The Book of Noises. It's a fun chat where we cover non-fiction, how the writing writes you about not being afraid to let it go.CASPAR HENDERSON has been a journalist and an editor: a contributor to BBC Radio 4, Financial Times, Guardian, Nature, New Scientist and openDemocracy. His debut, The Book of Barely Imagined Beings won the Roger Deakin Award of the Society of Authors and the Jerwood Award of the Royal Society of Literature, and was shortlisted for the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books. A New Map of Wonders, was published in 2017. His latest project - A Book of Noises is out right now.Find all of Caspar's links over on his website here.My debut novel, SAFE HANDS is out everywhere now and Kindle Unlimited readers can even read it for FREE!Don't forget – this is YOUR SHOW so keep tweeting me, leave your 

Science Friday
2023's Best Science Books For Kids

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 25:53


Gift-giving season is upon us once again! And if you're not sure what to get the kids in your life, we're here to help. Many new STEM books for kids and young adults came out this year, and we asked a few experts to tell us about their favorites from 2023.Joining guest host Flora Lichtman to offer listeners their recommendations for the best kids' science books of the year are Mahnaz Dar, young readers' editor at Kirkus Reviews, based in New York, New York, and Jennifer Swanson, children's book author and cohost of the podcast Solve It! for Kids, based in Jacksonville, Florida.You can download a printable list of our guests' recommendations to take with you on your shopping trip.To stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters. Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.

Gays Reading
Nonfiction November Book Recs feat. Sy Montgomery

Gays Reading

Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 36:10 Transcription Available


To kick off #NonfictionNovember, Jason and Brett share some of their favorite nonfiction books before talking to prolific nonfiction author, Sy Montgomery. (How many times can one say "nonfiction" in a description?) They talk to Sy about the nonfiction genre, how she decides her topics, and about her newest book Of Time and Turtles. (Nonfiction count: 4. Technically 5.)In addition to researching films, articles, and thirty-six books, National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery has been honored with a Sibert Medal, two Science Book and Film Prizes from the National Association for the Advancement of Science, three honorary degrees, and many other awards. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire, with her husband, Howard Mansfield, and their border collie, Thurber.**BOOKS!** Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page:https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading | By purchasing books through this Bookshop link, you can support both Gays Reading and an independent bookstore of your choice!Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Purchase your Gays Reading podcast Merch! Follow us on Instagram @gaysreading | @bretts.book.stack | @jasonblitmanWhat are you reading? Send us an email or a voice memo at gaysreading@gmail.com

Mere Mortals Book Reviews
Watch Your Profanity ... Or Don't | Swearing Is Good For You (Emma Byrne)

Mere Mortals Book Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 20:59 Transcription Available


Fucking hell that's a bit shit ya dawg.'Swearing Is Good For You' by Emma Byrne is a popular science book detailing the positive aspects of profanity. It tackles this by somewhat providing the who/what/when/where/why/how using case studies and observations. There is data mixed in with her own humour and research she conducted as a scientist.I summarised the book as follows. "This was just about acceptable for me. I really prefer nuance but this book had what seemed an unnecessary agenda to really PROVE that swearing is a good thing (maybe because I'm Aussie I take that for granted). I'm not doubting any of the science she provided by overall it still felt a bit shallow and one-sided."I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:34) - Synopsis(2:12) - Swearing: Taboo or not taboo, that is the question(12:22) - Observations/Takeaways(17:43) - SummaryValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

The Movement System podcast
Rehab Science | Book Launch Interview with Dr. Tom Walters

The Movement System podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 54:48


In this episode, Dr. Tom Walters shares information from his new book Rehab Science. We discuss rehab timelines, treatment decision making, and the science of rehab. Check out the Rehab Science book (and all the books The Movement System recommends): https://www.amazon.com/shop/themovementsystem/list/2UJJ9KRPVDF2I?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

Brattlecast: A Firsthand Look at Secondhand Books
Brattlecast #159 - Math & Science Books

Brattlecast: A Firsthand Look at Secondhand Books

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 16:40


Usually if you walk into the Brattle with an introductory math textbook you'll receive a polite ‘no thank you.' However, it's a slightly different story when that textbook was published in 1695. In today's episode, we're looking at a still-pretty-accurate antique trigonometry book, written in Italian and complete with engraved illustrations and folding diagrams. We'll talk about what makes technical volumes valuable—aside from sheer age—and why Brattle is less math-phobic than most secondhand book shops (an academia-rich location, strong employees, and Ken's background in chemistry play a part). Learn how it all adds up on today's tangential #brattlecast.

Creation Article Podcast
“The Bible is Not a Science Book!”

Creation Article Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 10:43


The Bible is God's record of His actions in His creation. He created the world, people, and everything else. When Adam, our first ancestor, rebelled, God put the plan of salvation into place. He is the main protagonist in a big picture timeline story that Scripture tells of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. This episode article was written by Gary Bates and Lita Sanders and podcast produced by Joseph Darnell out of the CMI-USA office. Become a monthly contributor at our site. You can also help out by telling your family and friends to check out the podcasts.

Science Friday
Science Books For Summer Reading. June 16, 2023, Part 1

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 48:08


Why Have Ocean Temperatures Spiked? Sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic have risen dramatically in recent weeks, to as much as 0.5 degrees Celsius warmer than the previous record—and over 1 degree C warmer than average temperatures from 1982 to 2011. The reason for the unusually toasty waters isn't entirely clear. Some climatologists attribute part of the rise to an El Niño ocean circulation pattern this year, replacing the La Niña pattern that had been suppressing temperatures. Other factors may include a decline in atmospheric dust from the Sahara, and atmospheric circulation patterns that are allowing warm surface water to stay in place longer. The warmer temperatures aren't just limited to the North Atlantic, however—for the past three months, global average sea surface temperatures have also been reaching new highs. Casey Crownhart, a climate reporter at MIT Technology Review, joins Ira to talk about the warming trend, and other stories from the week in science, including accusations of body part sales from the Harvard Medical School morgue, studies of the economics of heat pumps, and a lawsuit brought by youth in Montana over global warming.   The Best Summer Books, According To Two Science Writers Summer is one of the best times to crack open a book and read the hours away, according to Jaime Green and Annalee Newitz. The two science writers are voracious readers, and they've compiled a list of their summer reading recommendations for Science Friday listeners. Green and Newitz join Ira from New Britain, Connecticut and San Francisco, California respectively, to discuss their favorite nonfiction and fiction books for the summer, and take questions from listeners. To read the full list of summer book recommendations, visit sciencefriday.com.   To stay updated on all-things-science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters. Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.

Chaos N' Cookies
Not So Common Cents with Sarah Wassner Flynn and Alvin Hall | CNC132

Chaos N' Cookies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 27:23


Understanding and being smart with money should be taught starting at a young age to ensure personal financial success in the future! Not So Common Cents, NatGeo Kids' newest book, introduces money and its importance. Sarah Wassner Flynn and Alvin Hall joined me to discuss the book and how understanding money starting in elementary school can impact their futures. To purchase the book, visit this link! https://www.amazon.com/Not-So-Common-Cents-Super-Important-Afford/dp/1426373287About the Guests:Sarah Wassner Flynn is an award-winning writer and children's nonfiction specialist. Some of her National Geographic Kids titles include Weird But True Know-It-All: Greek Mythology; This Book Stinks: Gross Garbage, Rotten Rubbish, and the Science of Trash; and The Ultimate Book of Sharks with world-renowned National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry. She has also contributed to the New York Times' bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac. This Book Stinks received the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books, a Green Earth Book Award by the Nature Generation, and was designated as an Outstanding Science Trade Book by the National Science Teachers Association.Alvin Hall is an internationally recognized, award-winning financial educator, author, and television and radio host. He's the author of the best-selling financial advice books You and Your Money, Your Money or Your Life, What Not to Spend, Getting Started in Mutual Funds, and his 2008 children's book Show Me the Money. In 2006, he was awarded the Wincott Award for business journalism for his 2006 documentary Jay-Z: From Brooklyn to the Boardroom about the life of rapper Jay-Z. In addition, he was the longtime host of the award-winning BBC radio finance program Your Money or Your Life.Sarah Wassner Flynn: https://www.sarahwassnerflynn.com/https://www.sarahwassnerflynn.com/abouthttps://twitter.com/sarahwflynnhttps://www.instagram.com/sarahwassnerflynn/Alvin Hall:https://alvinhall.com/https://alvinhall.com/about/https://www.facebook.com/alvin.d.hallhttps://twitter.com/alvin_d_hallhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKIqEl9GZZ7lv9yXO8G6UjwAbout the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N' Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women I've created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overcome their own objections so they can live the life they want to live and start that business they have always wanted. The Family Playbook, or standard...

Behavioral Grooves Podcast
The Best Behavioral Science Books Of 2022 (According to Kurt and Tim!)

Behavioral Grooves Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 24:28


One of the ways we find our groove is through knowledge – sometimes new ideas, sometimes repeated ideas that are presented in new ways. Sometimes, it's just reminders of old ideas that deserve a new look. And we love the fresh ideas that we've read about this year in the very notable Behavioral Science books of 2022. Kurt and Tim sit down, in this episode, to discuss the highlights of the books they've read in 2022. To save you some time, they have compiled a summary of why they liked each book, and what you can expect to get from reading it. We'd love to hear about your favorite books of the year. What stood out for you on your book shelf? Have any of your reads this year helped you find your groove? Share your thoughts with Behavioral Grooves on social media: Twitter: @behavioralgroov LinkedIn: Behavioral Grooves Instagram: @behavioralgrooves Facebook: Behavioral Grooves   Links Robert Livingston, “The Conversation: How Talking Honestly About Racism Can Transform Individuals and Organizations”: https://amzn.to/3j1tYGb  David McRaney, “How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion”: https://amzn.to/3NvGMPp Henry Gee, “A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth: 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Pithy Chapters”: https://amzn.to/3I8HH4W Annie Duke, “Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away”: https://amzn.to/3z47JEP Ayelet Fishbach, “Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation”: https://amzn.to/3f3ooh4 Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, “Don't Trust Your Gut: Using Data to Get What You Really Want in Life”: https://amzn.to/3yICKwT John A. List, “The Voltage Effect: How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideas Scale”: https://amzn.to/3a0GOjh Daniel Pink, “The Power Of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward”: https://amzn.to/3gpU1C9 Jennifer Moss, “The Burnout Epidemic: The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix It”: https://amzn.to/3K3O4be Jonathan Malesic, “The End of Burnout: Why Work Drains Us and How to Build Better Lives”: https://amzn.to/3tDdS8j Max Bazerman, “Complicit: How We Enable the Unethical and How to Stop”: https://amzn.to/3UKjfNJ Dolly Chugh, “A More Just Future: Psychological Tools for Reckoning with Our Past and Driving Social Change “: https://amzn.to/3Cgs9eq Linda Babcock, “The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work”: https://amzn.to/3KPuUFM  Nina Mazar & Dilip Soman, “Behavioral Science in the Wild (Behaviorally Informed Organizations)”: https://amzn.to/3xxAD04 Zoe Chance, “Influence Is Your Superpower: The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change, and Making Good Things Happen”: https://amzn.to/3EYKXOz Sam Tatam, “Evolutionary Ideas: Unlocking ancient innovation to solve tomorrow's challenges“: https://amzn.to/3I6ANwX Paul Bloom, “The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning”: https://amzn.to/3Kmpweh    Episode 270, The Behavioral Science Books We Just Couldn't Put Down in 2021 With Louise Ward: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/best-behavioral-science-books-2021/  Episode 194, The 10 Best Behavioral Science Books for 2020: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/10-best-behavioral-science-books/ 

Science Magazine Podcast
Breakthrough of the Year, and the best in science books

Science Magazine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 29:32 Very Popular


On this week's show: Science's Breakthrough of the Year and runners-up, plus the top books in 2022 You might not be surprised by this year's breakthrough, but hopefully you won't guess all our runners-up. Producer Meagan Cantwell is joined by Greg Miller, who edited the section this year. The two discuss the big winner and more. In our second segment, host Sarah Crespi is joined by Science Books Editor Valerie Thompson to chat about the best books in science from this year, and one movie. Books mentioned in this segment: Otherlands Review | Buy How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures Review | Buy An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us Buy A House Between Earth and the Moon Review | Buy Is Science Enough? Forty Critical Questions About Climate Justice Review | Buy What Climate Justice Means and Why We Should Care Review | Buy Stolen Science: Thirteen Untold Stories of Scientists and Inventors Almost Written out of History Review | Buy The Science Spell Book: Magical Experiments for Kids Review | Buy Fire of Love (Film) Trailer The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science (2023) Buy Don't miss this year's podcast series on books in food, science, and agriculture, hosted by Angela Saini. Take our audience survey at: https://www.science.org/podcasts This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy. [Image: NASA; ESA; CSA; STScI; Joseph DePasquale, Alyssa Pagan, and Anton M. Koekemoer/STScI Music: Jeffrey Cook] [alt: the birth of a star with podcast symbol overlay] Authors: Sarah Crespi; Meagan Cantwell; Greg Miller; Valerie Thompson Episode page: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adg2633  About the Science Podcast: https://www.science.org/content/page/about-science-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Science for the People
#615 2022 Science Book Haul

Science for the People

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 60:00


John Dupuis and Joanne Manaster join host Rachelle Saunders in what might be our most favourite and longest-running December tradition: science book recommendations! We've brought our book mavens back to talk about their 2022 science book highlights and give us a sneak peak at what they're looking forward to reading next year. As always, we've got our companion blog post ready with the full book list (plus some extras) with links to Amazon where you can find more information. Happy reading!

Science Friday
Best Science Books For Kids, Indigenous Science, Ignobel Prizes. November 25, 2022, Part 1

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 47:03 Very Popular


From Tiny Krill To Concrete Jungles: 2022's Best Science Books For Kids The holidays are right around the corner, which means for those who give gifts in December, now is the time to start putting together that shopping list. If you have a young person in your life who loves science, why not expand their library and get a book or two? Joining Ira to give their recommendation for the best children's science books of the year—both fiction and nonfiction—are Melissa Stewart, science book author based in Boston, Massachusetts, and Kristina Holzweiss, education technology specialist based on Long Island, New York. See the books at sciencefriday.com. Indigenous Knowledge Is Central To Climate Solutions As the United States observes Earth Day this year, many will be thinking about their personal relationship with—and responsibility to—the planet. But in an era of multiple planetary crises, including extinctions, global warming, and contaminated water, what about the Indigenous peoples whose millennia-old relationship with their land has been disrupted and sometimes severed by colonialism and other displacements?  Indigenous environmental scientist and author Jessica Hernandez talks to Ira about the harms the Western science has perpetuated against colonized people, as white environmentalists created national parks on Indigenous lands and “helicopter scientists” continue to do research in the global south while using the wealth of Western institutions. And she explains why greater recognition of Indigenous science, and partnerships that center Indigenous peoples and their research questions, is good for the entire planet.   Prizes For Science That Makes You Laugh, Then Think Prizes went to researchers for analyzing what makes legal documents unnecessarily difficult to understand. And for creating a moose crash-test dummy. And for explaining, mathematically, why success most often goes not to the most talented people, but instead to the luckiest. If that sounds like a strange set of awards—that's because it's the Ignobel Prize Ceremony. This year, for the 32nd year in a row, laureates gathered (virtually) to be recognized for their unusual contributions to the world of science and engineering. In the words of Marc Abrahams, editor of the Annals of Improbable Research and awards ceremony ringleader, “It's not about good or bad. If you win an Ignobel Prize, it means you've done something that will immediately cause anyone who hears about it to laugh, and then to think about it for the next few days or weeks.” Abrahams joins Ira to talk about the backstory of the awards, and to introduce some highlights from this year's online prize ceremony.   Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.

Science Friday
Summer Science Books, Effect of Roe on Obstetric Care, Female Athletic Injuries. July 1, 2022, Part 2

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 47:03


How Will Doctors Train For A Post-Roe World? It's been one week since Roe v Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. Many people are still wrapping their heads around what this overturn means for their states— and for their lives. For physicians and medical professionals, there's another level of fear and concern about what practicing in a world without Roe v. Wade will mean. Questions are circulating about how training for OB/GYN's may change, or if abortion care will stop being taught in medical school in states that do not allow the practice. For years, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has warned that a shortage of gynecologists will persist, and many in the industry fear the overturn will exacerbate this issue.  Joining Ira to talk about how the Roe overturn could impact training of medical professionals is Dr. Maria Isabel Rodriguez, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon.   Why Are Female Athletes At A Higher Risk Of ACL Injuries? During 2021's NCAA March Madness tournament, photos and videos from inside the athletes' weight rooms went viral. The images showed the difference between what was available to the men's and women's teams.  The men's weight room was chock full of fitness training devices. For the female athletes, the only weights were six pairs of dumbbells. This was just one example of a harmful stereotype that has persisted about women in sports: strength training is for men, not for women. This kind of thinking is not only wrong, but can have serious consequences. Research shows female athletes are more prone to certain injuries, most strikingly ACL injuries. Women and girls are up to six times as likely to get an ACL injury compared to boys and men. Joanne Parsons, physical therapist and associate professor at the University of Manitoba, says, “A high school girl who plays basketball or soccer for one season, so let's say three to four months-ish, will have a 1% chance of rupturing their ACL.” Parsons and her colleague Stephanie Coen, health geographer and associate professor at the University of Nottingham, UK, join Ira to talk about how the way athletic training works now puts women and girls at a disadvantage, and what can be done to better protect athletes. Watch the live call-in at sciencefriday.com.   The Best Science Books To Read This Summer, 2022 Edition Whether you're on the beach this summer, taking a staycation, or whiling away too many hours spent delayed in airports, you'll want something to read. Ira and guest authors Riley Black and Deb Blum are here for you, with recommendations for the best books to soak in during the season of escapism.  The full list of book recommendations can be found at sciencefriday.com.   Transcripts for each segment will be available a week after the show at sciencefriday.com.