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For a long time fat was seen simply as an inert yellow substance wrapping around our bodies, but now that's changing. Scientists are beginning to understand that our fat is actually intricate and dynamic, constantly in conversation with the rest of the body. It's now even considered by some to be an organ in its own right. To find out more about the complex role fat plays in our health, Ian Sample hears from co-host Madeleine Finlay and from Declan O'Regan, professor of cardiovascular AI at Imperial College London. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

In this bonus episode, we're back with Dr. Rachele Pojednic for one of our favorite games: Overrated vs. Underrated — wellness edition. Rachele gives brutally honest takes on cold plunges, wearables like Oura and Whoop, continuous glucose monitors, greens powders, zone 2 training, and IV drips. You'll hear what she thinks is genuinely useful, what's wildly overhyped, and what the science still doesn't know yet. (Yes, she straight-up says cold plunges are overrated and greens powders are a hard no.) If you love hot takes and you want to stop wasting money on wellness nonsense, you're going to love this one.Sign up for our newsletter here!For weekly episodes, come join the Foodie Fam!Check out our book!Chat with us on IG @foodweneedtotalk!Be friends with Juna on Instagram and Tiktok! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This week let’s learn about some blue frogs! Further reading: Scientists make chance discovery of rare blue skin mutation in Kimberley magnificent tree frog White's True-Blue Green Tree Frog Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. When most of us draw a frog, we reach for the green markers, because most frogs are green. That's true of the magnificent tree frog, also called the splendid tree frog, which is fairly common in the Kimberley region of western Australia. It grows just over 4 inches long, snout to vent, or about 10 and a half cm, and lives in rocky areas. It spends the day hiding in rock crevices, holes in trees, or sometimes in people's houses, and it comes out at night to hunt for insects and other small invertebrates. From the name, you might imagine that this is an especially pretty frog, and it is. It's mostly bright green on top and yellow to white underneath, and it has tiny yellow spots on its head and back. It looks like it has an olive green cap on its head, but that's actually a large parotoid gland, a skin gland common in frogs and toads that secretes neurotoxins. Most frogs don't have a parotoid gland at all, and in ones that do you typically will barely notice it, but the magnificent tree frog's covers the entire top of its head almost to its nostrils and down onto its back. The skin color of a frog depends on its chemical makeup. Melanophores make black and brown colors, xanthophores make yellow. Blue is different, since it's not a color that's actually found in skin pigments. Instead, a green frog's skin contains iridophores that reflect blue light waves, the same way a bird's feathers show blue. The combination of yellow and blue makes green, and the addition of melanophore pigments determine how dark or bright the green is. In July of 2024, two land managers were working in the Charnley River-Artesian Range Wildlife Sanctuary. They were in a workshop when one of them noticed a magnificent tree frog sitting on a bench, not that unusual of an occurrence–except that this frog wasn't green. It was blue! The condition is called axanthism, where the yellow pigments in the frog's skin don't show up the way they should. Most of them time axanthism in frogs means the animal has little patches of blue or bluish coloration, but this specific frog was blue just about everywhere it should have been green. Its parotoid gland was still olive green and it had yellow on its feet, but mainly it was a very attractive dark blue. The land managers were stunned. They took photos and sent them to pretty much everyone, and frog experts and ecologists hurried to examine the blue frog. But they decided not to keep the frog in captivity. It was released back into the wild to live out its blue froggy life normally. Some frogs are naturally blue, like some poison dart frogs of South America. The blue poison dart frog's legs are dark blue and its body a lighter blue with black spots. It grows less than two inches long, or about 4.5 cm. Poison dart frogs collect toxins in their bodies from some of the toxic insects they eat, and the bright coloration signals to predators that this frog will make you really sick if you eat it. Axanthism is rare but not all that uncommon in frogs. About the same time that the blue magnificent tree frog was hopping into the workshop in Australia, two little girls playing around a pond in Nova Scotia, Canada found a teal-blue frog. Ironically, the frog is actually called the green frog and it's ordinarily a dark olive-green all over. The girls named the frog Bluey and released it back into the pond. Another blue green frog was found in New Hampshire, in the United States, also in July 2024. In June 2024 a forest ranger spotted a northern leopard frog in Washington state that had splotches of light blue on its head and back. In May of 2024 a light blue Japanese tree frog was found by a couple on a walk. The Australian green tree frog is closely related to the magnificent tree frog, although it doesn't have a parotoid gland hat. It's mostly green with a white or pale gray belly. It's sometimes called the dumpy tree frog because it's a little chonk. Actually, for a frog it's a pretty big chonk, up to 4 and a half inches long, or over 11 cm. It's also sometimes called White's tree frog after John White, who described it in 1790. It was the first Australian frog that was ever scientifically described. But that leads us to a little mystery. John White named the frog Rana caerulea. Its current scientific name is Ranoidea caerulea. But “caerulea” refers to the color blue, not green, as in cerulean blue. John White collected the frog in 1788, preserved it in alcohol, and finally described it two years later. He refers to it in his writing as a blue frog and the illustration accompanying it shows frogs that are actually blue. But this frog is supposed to be green! The main suggestion for why a famously green frog was initially described as blue is that the alcohol that White used to preserve the frog's body actually destroyed the yellow pigment in its skin. This is something that does sometimes happen with frog specimens in museums. But it's also possible that White ended up with a blue specimen, much like the blue magnificent tree frog we talked about earlier. He wouldn't have known that the blue frog had a rare color mutation. That would explain why he referred to the frog as blue and gave it a name that means blue. That might also explain why White described the Australian green tree frog first. Maybe he just thought it was pretty. Everyone likes the color blue. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening! I'm at Dragon Con this weekend, where who knows, I might actually see a blue frog. Anything is possible at Dragon Con.

Reflections on the Peter Attia/Epstein scandal; How to lower lp(a)—does diet help? What are bio-active peptides? Could they stave off kidney disease? Scientists just tested the fittest 81-year-old in the world—here's what they found; Media erroneously report that intermittent fasting is not effective for weight loss; Sugary drinks may stoke anxiety in teens; Omega-3s support kids' reading fluency and spelling scores; Surprising study shows saturated fats not harmful to kidneys.

The silk produced by spiders is very different from the silk produced by silkworms in some very important ways. While silkworm silk is strong yet not prone to stretching, spiders make silk that is both strong and stretchy. They also make several different kinds of silk, each with its own purpose.In fact, spider silk is stronger than an equal amount of steel and yet it stretches. Spider silk is made of nothing more than proteins. However, scientists are finding it extremely difficult to study the chemical structure of spider silk because it resists most of their efforts to break it down into its chemical parts. Scientists have finally resorted to hot, concentrated acids to break down the silk. They are learning that one type of spider silk is made up of lengths of very stiff amino acids, separated by segments of amino acids that form a springy helix. Together they contribute to the strength and stretchiness of spider silk.Scientists are exploring how spider silk is made, because this wonderful material promises new methods for creating stronger and lighter materials for human use. One possible use would be making cloth that is both comfortable and bulletproof.God has done all things well. The fact that we can learn to design better things by learning how He designed things is a witness for His wisdom as well as a witness against claims that the creation designed itself by trial and error. However, there is much more to God's plans for us, as you can learn from the Bible.Colossians 1:15-16"Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:"Prayer: Father, I praise You, for You have wisely and wonderfully made all things. I especially praise You for Your love and plan of salvation for me through the forgiveness of my sins because of what Jesus Christ has done for me. In His Name. Amen.REF: Amato, I. Unraveling the biochemistry of spider silk. Science News, v. 138. Image: Guarding the rainbow strands, Conall from Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

New Zealand is third in the world for the number of orbital rocket launches from our shores, sitting just behind the US and China. Phil Vine discovers some of the challenges raised by our push into the unknown and how it is changing the final frontier.Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.Learn more:Through a science experiment on the ISS, New Zealand researchers have been taking advantage of the unique conditions in low earth orbit to investigate commercial opportunities. While New Zealand is well known as a place from which to launch rockets, we do not have a lot of our own hardware in space (the University of Auckland does have TPA-1 CubeSat). But that might be about to change.Tech bros turned space bros like Elon Musk are making big waves out in orbit. The latest news is that Musk is hoping to harness the sun through satellites to power AI data centres.The New Zealand government's biggest investment in an international space mission ended in failure last year after MethaneSAT, a satellite built to detect methane emissions around the world, lost contact. While there are challenges inherent in humans and their technology being in space, that's not all that is going on. Scientists are keeping a close eye on an active black hole and bright lights have Northland locals turning their eyes to the skies.Guests:Mark Rocket, CEO Kea AerospaceDr Priyanka Dhopade, senior lecturer in mechanical and mechatronics engineering, University of AucklandDr Tuana Yazici, space law expertGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Gregory Zuckerman introduces the brilliant, driven scientists pursuing vaccines for AIDS, cancer, and malaria, who pivoted their controversial methodologies to confront the burgeoning COVID-19 pandemic. 3

Today we're going to talk about something very familiar to parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone who spends time with little children: baby talk. Baby talk includes the special words, sounds, and games adults use when talking to babies and young children. Scientists call this child-directed speech, and research shows it helps children learn language faster and understand the world around them. In this episode, we'll explore common words and phrases, explain why adults simplify language for children, and even share some playful expressions you can try yourself. Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/   Las notas del episodio y más podcasts para mejorar tu ingles están en: http://www.inglespodcast.com/  

Autism, Parenting, And The Art Of Ignoring Unsolicited Advice Julie Green had a very limited understanding of autism before her son was born. Navigating his diagnosis was difficult, especially when differing opinions were being thrown at them from all sides. Green reveals the realities of motherhood, autism, and self-discovery in her new book, Motherness. Guests: Julie M. Green, author, Motherness Host: Elizabeth Westfield Producer: Kristen Farrah     Kitchen Chemistry: The Cooking Oil That May Be Driving Obesity Though there are various cooking oils to choose from, soybean oil remains the most commercially popular choice in America. But is this cheap option making us obese? Our experts reveal how the high concentration of a particular fatty acid in this common oil may be influencing how our bodies store fat and contribute to rising health concerns. Guests:  Sonia P. Deol, assistant professional researcher in the department of microbiology and plant pathology, University of California, Riverside Frances M. Sladek, professor of cell biology & toxicologist, University of California, Riverside Host: Greg Johnson Producer:  Kristen Farrah   Medical Notes: How Energy Drinks May Worsen Your Cancer, A Non-Invasive Treatment For Seizures, And How To Fight Against Procrastination   Are energy drinks making you sick? A new treatment for seizures may soon be possible without the need for invasive brain surgery. Good news for sugar addicts! Scientists have created a healthier sweetener using tagatose. How to fight against procrastination. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, "Black History Month Spotlight: Tanisha La Guardia", the crew interviews Tanisha La Guardia, the Animal Ambassador Coordinator at the Tennessee Aquarium. Tanisha shares her heartwarming story about her early aspirations to become a midwife and how her fear of reptiles was overcome by curiosity and eventually love. Tanisha shares her love of ambassador animals with aquariumgoers and helps those around her to learn about the amazing animals that inhabit our planet!This podcast is brought to you by the upside down jellyfish of the genus Cassiopea. Upside down jellies lay on riverbeds and shallow ocean beds, allowing the sun to reach their undersides where photosynthetic algae inhabit their tissues, creating a symbiotic relationship. These are the only known species of jellyfish that are capable of sleep. Scientists found this out by observing tiny alarm clocks all over the substrate floor next to them. Upside down jellies spend most of their adult lives laying down, which makes me insanely jealous of them. Cheers to you, Cassiopea.  Thanks for listening to Gettin' Fishy With It! You can find our new website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gettinfishywithit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can find us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gettinfishypod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @gettingfishypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to drop us an email, you can send your complaints (or questions!) to gettingfishypod@gmail.com.Our theme music is “Best Time” by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FASSOUNDS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Our audio is edited by Amber Park Chiodini. Amber has her own podcast all about movies, called⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ So What Happens Next?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We very much appreciate you taking the time to listen to our seventy-second episode! Please help out the podcast by subscribing on your podcast platform of choice. If you could leave us a review, that would be super helpful!If you would like to support the show, you can sign up as a paid member on our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buy us a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Thanks and we'll “sea” you again in two weeks!

Get ready for a wild ride beneath your feet—because Africa is literally tearing itself apart! Scientists have discovered that an enormous rift is slowly splitting the continent into two, and the process is as dramatic as it sounds. Imagine standing on land that might one day become the bottom of a brand-new ocean—that's how big this is. It's not just cracks in the ground, it's the Earth reshaping itself in real time, and researchers finally have answers about why it's happening. This discovery changes how we understand plate tectonics and the future of the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Medical Notes: How Energy Drinks May Worsen Your Cancer, A Non-Invasive Treatment For Seizures, And How To Fight Against Procrastination  Are energy drinks making you sick? A new treatment for seizures may soon be possible without the need for invasive brain surgery. Good news for sugar addicts! Scientists have created a healthier sweetener using Tagatose. How to fight against procrastination.Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephen Wilson Jr. joins Bobby to tell the wild path that took him from the science world to writing songs for a living. He talks about what he did before music, why he finally took the leap, and how that analytical brain shows up in the way he writes, records, and builds a career. Stephen also gets into the grind of starting over, how the loss of his father fueled him, and what he’s chasing next as his story keeps getting bigger. Watch The BobbyCast on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They informed and entertained together throughout the first 20 years of Planetary Radio. Listen in as the Society’s chief scientist and book club edition host Mat Kaplan share the mic once again for a delightful conversation about Dr. Betts’ two new space books for young people. “Are We Alone?” introduces the search for life across the Universe, while “The Size of Space” collects many of Bruce’s brilliant and hilarious ways to cut our Solar System down to human size. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/book-club-bruce-bettsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Science can feel isolating when you don't see yourself reflected around you. This episode brings together two stories about the search for representation, connection, and belonging in STEM.Part 1: Graduate student Angelique Allen doesn't fully understand the strong connection she feels to the 2015 animated film Home. Part 2: Growing up in segregated 1950s Baltimore, Ken Phillips learns early who society says he can't be. Angelique Allen is a graduate student at the University of Oregon, the founder of Dreams of a Scientist, and an aspiring dirtbag. She spends most of her time thinking about science, with a focus on researching octopus brains and creating art that helps integrate science into society. She spends the rest of her time sleeping in the back of her car, climbing rocks, and doing anything she possibly can to see a sea slug (including but not limited to SCUBA diving, snorkeling, and tidepooling). To follow along her scientific journey (and see what her elderly cat is up to) check her out on instagram @angeliques.outthere. Ken Phillips has served as Curator of Aerospace Science at the California Science Center in Los Angeles since 1990 and is responsible for shaping its exhibits and programs in aeronautics and space exploration. In 1991, he began planning a display of a flown space shuttle orbiter that culminated in NASA awarding the Space Shuttle Endeavour to the California Science Center two decades later. He is now working toward the opening of the 200,000 square-foot Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center for which groundbreaking occurred in June 2022. Ken has taught numerous courses in astrophysics, planetary geology, and space exploration to primary and secondary school students, and is an adjunct professor of the practice of physics and astronomy at the University of Southern California (USC) where he teaches the freshman seminar entitled “The Space Shuttle and our Place in the Universe.” Through the USC Prison Education Program, he also teaches introductory astronomy to students in correctional facilities. He received his bachelor's in physics from North Carolina A&T State University, a master's in general engineering from the University of Wisconsin, and a doctorate in environmental engineering from The Johns Hopkins University. Ken loves model trains, swimming, and bull dogs!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scientists and philosophers studying the mind have discovered how little we know about our inner experiences Written and read by Michael Pollan. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Ready to transform the way you think about networking, success, and influence? In this revealing preview from Travis Makes Friends, Travis sits down with behavioral scientist and author Jon Levy to unpack why your dormant and weak ties—not your closest friends—are often the real engine behind career breakthroughs and life-changing opportunities. Jon shares the story of hitting rock bottom—overweight, broke, and underemployed—then dedicating a year to reverse-engineering how highly influential people choose who they let into their inner circle, ultimately developing a model that helped him build profound, high-impact relationships. He breaks down the social pressures top performers face, why “Can I pick your brain over coffee?” is the fastest way to get ignored, and how most people never implement the advice they beg for—making it surprisingly easy to stand out if you simply execute. You'll also hear a candid riff on why successful people are often far more generous than their reputation suggests, how to signal that you respect their time, and why consuming someone's books, talks, or podcasts before reaching out is the new bare minimum. If you've ever wondered how to genuinely connect with industry leaders, become part of a real brain trust, and stop wasting your shots at building relationships that matter, hit play on this preview and get a front-row seat to Jon's science-backed approach to building a powerful network.Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RUrACCORfA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all heard the mythology around great ideas: the lone genius struck by inspiration, the eureka moment in the bath or shower. But George Newman believes we've been thinking about creativity in the wrong way. This is a preview of a premium episode. To hear the whole thing, head over to our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/george-newman George is a cognitive scientist who's spent years studying where great ideas actually come from, and his research reveals something surprising: creativity might be less like magic and more like archaeology. In his book How Great Ideas Happen, he argues that ideas aren't just born in our brains—they're discovered through a systematic process of excavation. In our conversation, George walks us through the four stages of creative archaeology: surveying the landscape, gridding out the problem space, digging without judgment, and sifting through what you've found. He shares fascinating research on “hot streaks”—that pattern where creators explore widely, strike a rich vein of ideas, mine it completely, then move on. And he challenges one of Silicon Valley's most cherished beliefs, namely that ideas without execution are worthless, using evidence from a study done on Quirky.com showing that good ideas really are worth waiting for. If you've ever felt stuck waiting for inspiration to strike, or wondered whether creativity can actually be systematized without losing its magic, this conversation offers both the science and the practical steps to help you uncover your next breakthrough. *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This is a premium episode on Design Better. We release two premium episodes per month, along with two free episodes for everyone. New premium benefit: get a behind-the-scenes pass to every episode with The Roundup, where each week we bring you insights and actionable tactics from recent episodes. Premium subscribers get access to the documentary Design Disruptors and our growing library of books. You'll also get access to our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, discounts and early access to workshops, and our monthly newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. And subscribers at the annual level now get access to the Design Better Toolkit, which gets you major discounts and free access to tools and courses that will help you unlock new skills, make your workflow more efficient, and take your creativity further. Upgrade to paid ***

Long-term missions to the Moon and Mars will need a good understanding of the machines, the environment – and the people. Friction among crew members could make a mission much less productive – or even endanger lives. To minimize the risk, scientists are trying to understand how people get along during long periods of isolation. They’ve conducted test runs in laboratories. They’ve set up habitats on volcanoes and remote islands. They’ve studied research bases in Antarctica. And they’ve sent volunteers into the oceans. As with space travel, an undersea habitat is isolated and cramped, and the environment can be deadly. So it’s important for the crew to get along. NASA has conducted quite a few underwater expeditions. For many of them, astronauts spent a few days or weeks in a habitat off the coast of Florida. They conducted experiments both inside and outside the lab. They tested equipment and techniques that might be used in space. And scientists checked out how well they worked as a team. Recently, the European Space Agency sent 25 volunteers on a two-month trip aboard a submarine. Scientists used questionnaires to check on the volunteers. They also took samples of hair and saliva. The results helped track stress markers, changes in the immune system, and other reactions – better understanding the human factor in long-term missions to other worlds. Script by Damond Benningfield

British police arrest former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – on suspicion of misconduct in public office. An anti-monarchist tells us he thinks pressure from his group helped lead to this moment.Manitoba's Health Minister responds to the family of a woman who died after a long wait for care in a Winnipeg hospital –- and says the province hears their calls for change.A new, peer-reviewed study that suggests that, if anything, official tolls of Gaza's wartime dead have understated the extent of the devastation. In a heartbreaking Olympic women's hockey final, Canada loses to the U.S. in overtime. A fan tells us through tears that she's still grateful she was there. Scientists reveal the shocking truth: not only are humans the only primates with chins, but the chins themselves may not actually serve much of a purpose.An operation in Bangkok combined police procedural with costume drama -- as officers track a suspect at a Lunar New Year celebration while disguised as lion dancers.As It Happens, the Thursday Edition. Radio that's glad they weren't injured in the lion of duty.

Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/20/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v73v1co","div":"rumble_v73v1co"}); Video Source Links (In Chronological Order): The Fake Globalist Resistance Ushering In The Globalist Plan Trump & The Zionist/Globalist Technocrats Are Building Your New Society Whether You Like It Or Not Gaza's "Board Of Peace" Seeks To Reimagine The International Order (21) Derrick Broze on X: "$10 billion of US taxpayer dollars to Trump's "Board of Peace"." / X (21) Slow News Day on X: "This is the exact same currency model the US wants for Americans, same with the UK/EU, Russia, China, & every other nation We all live on Planet Gaza" / X (21) Truthstream Media on X: "Interesting Dept of War propaganda released on the same day Trump announces he's taking $10B out of the US Treasury without approval from our impotent Congress to transfer to the Board of Peace slush fund he created and made himself chairman for life. https://t.co/33g9a8KBSM" / X New Tab (21) Rand Paul on X: "In defense of our Republic, the Supreme Court struck down using emergency powers to enact taxes. This ruling will also prevent a future President such as AOC from using emergency powers to enact socialism." / X (21) Okiesmokey on X: "@BenjaminPDixon @RandPaul https://t.co/s1abiAEx8R" / X (21) Liam McCollum on X: "@RepThomasMassie Importantly:" / X (21) JD Vance on X: "Today, the Supreme Court decided that Congress, despite giving the president the ability to "regulate imports", didn't actually mean it. This is lawlessness from the Court, plain and simple. And its only effect will be to make it harder for the president to protect American" / X (21) Justin Amash on X: "According to JD Vance, a Supreme Court decision that upholds the law and halts lawlessness is the real lawlessness. And then he gripes about the president's power being limited. Yes, that's the point of the Constitution. The Framers deliberately constrained the president." / X (21) Mike Young on X: "@SpeakerJohnson Yes, tariffs brought in revenue. They also raised prices on groceries, cars, and farm equipment while inviting retaliation against our exporters. If we truly want to honor American workers, we should choose policies that cut their costs and expand their markets, not ones that" / X (21) Bark on X: "Realizing American citizens paid $175 billion in illegal tariffs and it's being refunded to companies instead of back to us. https://t.co/uKA3HoB6mU" / X (21) Everything is Stupid on X: "@DefiantLs https://t.co/w9AQqPptea" / X (21) The White House on X: "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! https://t.co/un5zFbSEJl" / X New Tab (21) Aaron Day on X: "This is the most corrupt admin in US history. I'm not being hyperbolic." / X (21) Max Blumenthal on X: "Trump Inc corruption is so extensive it's difficult to keep tabs Besides cashing in on the tariff policy he personally engineered, financial sleazelord Howard Lutnick is also deregulating crypto while holding a $600 million stake in Tether To paper over the conflict of" / X (21) TenthAmendmentCenter on X: "CORRUPTION, PLUNDER & WASTE Thomas Jefferson said that's just what we'd get with too much centralized power. He warned us. We didn't listen. “our country is too large to have all it's affairs directed by a single government. public servants at such a distance, & from under" / X (21) Aaron Day on X: "The Trump administration is peak corruption." / X (21) Ed Krassenstein on X: "BREAKING: Eric Trump and Don Jr. just said the quiet part out loud! CNBC: "You know what the critics would say… Everyone is here to curry favor." The Trumps: “There is a great honor here. They didn't give us much of a choice. They created this monster!... We just realized https://t.co/nt27qZHLc6" / X (21) Cuckturd on X: "Trump & his kids are opening their own Polymarket. They can now personally profit off every House vote, press conference, executive order, Tariff decision. You name it. Haven't heard the Trump's talk about Burisma for a while.

Have you ever been in a cave? If you have, perhaps someone has told you that the rock formations hanging from the ceiling—called stalactites—are thousands or even tens of thousands of years old. Scientists tell us that stalactites take 100 years, on average, to grow one inch. But just how accurate is this figure?Stalactites grow where water seeps through limestone rock, dissolving limestone in the process. When this water containing dissolved limestone emerges from the roof of a cave, it hangs for a moment. In a current of air, some of it evaporates, causing the limestone to deposit. Finally, the remaining water drops to the floor of the cave and continues to evaporate and deposit. The deposit on the floor is called a stalagmite.A concrete railroad bridge in Wooster, Ohio had a stalactite growing under it that was over 12 inches long! Had the railroad bridge been standing for more than 1,200 years? Obviously not—in fact, the bridge had been cleaned of stalactites only 12 years before! Nor is this situation unusual. More than 300 stalactites were counted growing under bridges in just this one city, and stalactites are not hard to find under concrete bridges in most cities.We take so many things at face value that evolutionists tell us about the world, even if they contradict the Bible. Before we start taking human words on faith, we should take at face value what the Creator says in the Bible. He knows more than all scientists put together and is to be trusted above any human teacher!2 Samuel 22:31"As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him."Prayer: Lord, men find so much to be afraid of, and I confess that I, too, fear too much. Yet mankind runs away from You, the One Who could calm all their fears. Help me to see that when I am afraid, I am running too. Forgive me, and let my trust in You for all things become stronger. Amen.Image: Concrete stalactites, Nikola Smolenski, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikipedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Is AI killing creativity ... or just making it easier to be average?94% of creatives now use AI. But only 11% believe it actually makes them more creative. So what's really happening?In this episode of TechFirst, John Koetsier sits down with Saeema Ahmed-Kristensen, former head of design engineering research at Imperial College London's Dyson School and now leader of a £24M research portfolio at the University of Exeter. She's worked with companies like Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems, and she brings data to the debate.Her team analyzed 600 humans vs. 12,000 AI-generated ideas. The result? AI is excellent at fluency (lots of ideas) … but really bad a diversity. Humans still dominate in flexibility and true novelty.We explore:• Why generative AI clusters around sameness• Whether AI is creating a “sea of mediocrity”• Why 2026 may be a pivotal year for domain-specific AI• How experts should use AI differently than novices• The danger of AI that never says “no”• Where AI offers massive opportunity (especially healthcare & design)Saeema argues that creativity doesn't need substitution, it needs nourishment. The key? Standards, boundaries, and humans firmly in the loop.If you care about innovation, design, branding, product development, or the future of creative work, this conversation is essential.⸻

Scientists just discovered something mind-blowing — a possible new continent hiding near Canada!

Strange News, where we cover strange, bizarre, and odd things that are currently happening all over the world! Scientists just built an AI that can read your mind. Rampaging Elephant in India kills 22 People in 9 days. Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025, what did they get right? Russia launches first Brain-chipped Bird Drones. And many more Strange News Stories! Watch the full episode on YouTube:▶ https://bit.ly/TheoriesOfTheThirdKindYT Support the show + unlock bonus episodes:

In episode 2009, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by comedian, actor, and host of Podcast But Outside, Andrew Michaan, to discuss… RFK Jr. And Kid Rock Team Up For Workout Video/Cringe Comedy Masterclass, We Need to Talk About Piven Experience, The Epstein Files Just Derailed Jimmy Fallon’s Pasta Sauce Plans and more! RFK Jr. And Kid Rock Team Up For Workout Video/Cringe Comedy Masterclass ‘What the [bleep] did I just watch?’ RFK Jr. posts workout video with Kid Rock urging Americans to ‘get active’ Conservatives trying to put Tim Heidecker out of a job. Another Controversial Stance From RFK Jr: Working Out in Jeans Inside Kid Rock's Massive White House Replica with Golden Urinal Kid Rock RFK Rock Out Work Out Has Dropped And We’ll Never Be The Same The Epstein Files have smashed Jimmy Fallon’s spaghetti sauce dreams Jimmy Fallon Kills Planned Pasta Sauce Line With Pal Tommy Mottola as Epstein Friendship Is Revealed This is the trademark for the sauce venture that Jimmy Fallon and Tommy Mottola were launching Soon Yi Previn Shades Fallon in Epstein Files Email Jimmy Debuts New P'Jimmies Summer Line | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Awkward Moment Between Paris Hilton And Jimmy Fallon Highlights The Absurdity Of NFTs Celebrity Promoters Sued Over Bored Ape NFT Endorsements Xochitl Welcomes Jimmy Fallon as an Investor and Brand Partner Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan Try Jimmy's Celebrity Tomato Salsa, Talk The Thursday Murder Club Eli Manning, Derek Jeter, Jimmy Fallon join TGL New York Golf Club investor group A short-seller has challenged Jimmy Fallon to a $1 million bet over an air-taxi company he's promoted LISTEN: Robbed You (with Mariah the Scientist) by Summer WalkerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12. Using Starship to Chase Interstellar Comets Scientists propose a 2035 Starship mission to intercept an interstellar comet using a solar slingshot maneuver. Guest: Bob Zimmerman1905 ADMIRAL KORNILOV

Rupert Sheldrake is one of the most controversial scientists alive. When his first book was published, its ideas were considered so taboo that one prominent journal suggested it should be burned, and his TED Talk was taken down following intense backlash from members of the scientific community. In this episode of the Align Podcast, Dr. Rupert Sheldrake explores the controversial concept of morphic resonance, telepathy, and the mystery of memory beyond the brain. Dr. Sheldrake shares insights on spiritual disconnection, depression, rites of passage, psychedelics, and offers wisdom for the next generation on living a connected life. ALIGN PODCAST EPISODE #582 THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY: Go to https://ax3.life/align and use the promo code ALIGN for a 20% discount Get 15% off at Kaizen (clean electrolytes): https://LiveKaizen.com/align Go to Timeline.com/ALIGN and get up to 39% off your order of Mitopure Gummies OUR GUEST RUPERT SHELDRAKE, PHD, is a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance. At Cambridge University he worked in developmental biology as a Fellow of Clare College. He was Principal Plant Physiologist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics in Hyderabad, India. From 2005 to 2010 he was Director of the Perrott-Warrick project for research on unexplained human and animal abilities, funded by Trinity College, Cambridge. DR. RUPERT SHELDRAKE

In this episode, Ben breaks down a powerful comparison study of the most popular diet styles and reveals the one approach that preserved muscle, lowered insulin, and accelerated fat loss. What You'll Learn: Why low-fat, calorie restriction, plant-based low protein, and low-protein keto diets fail long-term The real reason fat loss gets harder over 40 Why protein signaling — not calories — determines metabolic success How muscle loss silently slows your metabolism The difference between losing weight and losing fat The Winning Strategy: Strategic fasting + protein cycling 18-hour daily fast 6-hour eating window 1 gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight Focus on high-quality, digestible protein This approach: Preserves lean muscle Lowers insulin Burns visceral fat Protects metabolism Key Takeaway: Your body isn't broken.It's responding to the signals you give it. When you combine fasting with proper protein intake, fat loss stops being a fight — and becomes a natural response.

For over 100 years, UC Davis has produced some of the most important figures in wine.  Today we talk to Dr Ben Montpetit, one of the world's leading scientists working in advancing and expanding wine to find out the history of UC Davis's wine program and what may be next to change wine for farmers and drinkers.  Today's episode is brought to you by our blind tasting card game “SOMM BLINDERS”.  Go to blindersgame.com to get yours today.

Today we look at the career of Harold Puthoff and his work in parapsychological research for the U.S. government, and the study of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena… WELCOME TO CAMP!

Scientists are beginning to decode how floral scents attract specific pollinators. Mónica Carlsen of the Missouri Botanical Garden is taking her research of anthuriums, a common household plant known for their wide leaves and protruding spike, from the Climatron and will soon travel to Colombia to capture plant scents in the wild, aiming to better understand the “invisible language” between plants and pollinators. We also hear from Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum curator Nezka Pfeifer about the museum's latest exhibit “Smelling the Bouquet: Plants and Scents in the Garden.”

【欢迎订阅】每天早上5:30，准时更新。【阅读原文】标题：Is Fish Oil Helpful or Harmful for the Heart?Despite decades of research, the evidence for omega-3 supplements is murky.正文：In 1970, two Danish researchers traveled to Greenland to investigatea nutritional paradox: The Inuit people living in the region consumedfoods very high in fat, yet reportedly had very low rates of heart attacks.知识点：investigate /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/ v. 调查；审查；研究• The police are currently investigating the cause of the mysterious fire. 警方目前正在调查这场神秘火灾的原因。• Scientists have been investigating the link between diet and long-term health. 科学家们一直在研究饮食与长期健康之间的联系• Critics gushed over the film's visual effects. 评论家们对这部电影的视觉效果大加赞赏。获取外刊的完整原文以及精讲笔记，请关注微信公众号「早安英文」，回复“外刊”即可。更多有意思的英语干货等着你！【节目介绍】《早安英文-每日外刊精读》，带你精读最新外刊，了解国际最热事件：分析语法结构，拆解长难句，最接地气的翻译，还有重点词汇讲解。所有选题均来自于《经济学人》《纽约时报》《华尔街日报》《华盛顿邮报》《大西洋月刊》《科学杂志》《国家地理》等国际一线外刊。【适合谁听】1、关注时事热点新闻，想要学习最新最潮流英文表达的英文学习者2、任何想通过地道英文提高听、说、读、写能力的英文学习者3、想快速掌握表达，有出国学习和旅游计划的英语爱好者4、参加各类英语考试的应试者（如大学英语四六级、托福雅思、考研等）【你将获得】1、超过1000篇外刊精读课程，拓展丰富语言表达和文化背景2、逐词、逐句精确讲解，系统掌握英语词汇、听力、阅读和语法3、每期内附学习笔记，包含全文注释、长难句解析、疑难语法点等，帮助扫除阅读障碍。

For a long time, people thought dinosaurs looked like giant, scaly lizards, but new discoveries show that's not entirely true! Scientists have found evidence that many dinosaurs actually had feathers, even some of the big ones. Instead of the dull, greenish colors we imagined, they probably came in all sorts of bright colors and patterns. Their skin textures were more varied too, with some being scaly, but others having smooth or even fluffy skin. Fossils have also revealed that dinosaurs may have looked less bulky and more bird-like than we used to think. Basically, the picture we had of dinosaurs has changed a lot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the world's most elite pilots and astronauts aren't just highly trained, but perceptive in ways science still struggles to explain? In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Dr. Iya Whiteley—Aviation & Space Psychologist and founder of Cosmic Baby Academy—reveals why the cognition of pilots and astronauts differs fundamentally, and what their mental wiring can teach us about intuition, creativity, consciousness, and extrasensory perception. We explore why they're often driven more by curiosity and creativity than fear or ambition—and why so many are artists or musicians. Dr. Whiteley explains how safety-critical environments sharpen awareness, yet make experts reluctant to share the intuitive or “non-rational” roots of their decisions. From martial arts and embodied intelligence to the idea that intellect may live in the muscles (not just the brain), we unpack how heightened presence allows some to anticipate movement, energy, or events beyond the five senses. Could this explain why experts are studied to understand ESP, even when they can't explain it? Dr. Iya Whiteley breaks down: - Reports of extrasensory perception in extreme situations - Spherical awareness, synesthesia, psi abilities, and other heightened perception - Why intuition becomes harder to access once we try to explain it - How rigid rules suppress expertise, isolate experts, and block knowledge transfer - Why fear of having our minds “read” may motivate us to clear negative thoughts (& what that says about thought's power) - Whether mindsets create change, or environments respond to mindset - How internal organs & physiological responses differ in pilots & astronauts - Family Constellation Therapy: what it is & how it works - Childbirth visions & pre-birth communication during pregnancy & birth - Synchronicity & meaningful coincidences: how they form lifelong patterns The conversation extends into the UAP/extraterrestrial phenomenon, where Dr. Whiteley explains how her pilot and astronaut research applies to these encounters. Pilots report instruments switching on and off, unexplained objects in the sky, and real danger from distraction during critical flight moments—yet many fear reporting events due to stigma and professional risk. She shares a striking account of a helicopter pilot who encountered something mysterious while transporting a classified object, and introduces the “Astronaut's Eye” phenomenon, showing why sharing anomalous experiences is essential to legitimizing them and advancing understanding. This episode challenges the boundaries between science, intuition, embodiment, and consciousness—and asks: What becomes possible when we stop dismissing experiences that don't fit existing models? If you're interested in pilots, astronauts, ESP, UAPs, intuition, consciousness, or the future of human perception, this is a conversation you don't want to miss! Learn more about Dr. Iya Whiteley and her book series, retreats, and courses: ⁠https://linktr.ee/driyawhiteley⁠ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The headlines feel relentless right now—political upheaval, cultural polarization, global uncertainty. What if we zoomed out and asked, What do the stars say about America in this moment?In this episode, I sit down with astrologer and former NASA research scientist Jill Brown to explore whether there's a larger pattern unfolding, and what astrology might offer as a framework for understanding this moment.We talk about America's "Pluto Return," free will, civic engagement, polarization, discipline, and how to stay grounded in chaotic times.We also cover:What a “Pluto Return” actually means for the U.S.Why 2026 could feel like a cultural turning pointThe difference between rebellion and reformHow technology fuels polarizationWhy local civic engagement may matter more than national outrageWhat your birth chart (beyond your sun sign) can reveal about youHow “Chiron” represents wounds that can become wisdomThe intersection of science, spirituality, and personal agency

Judge rules Buffalo Wild Wings can keep calling boneless Buffalo wings "wings". Why are criminals stealing used cooking oil from restaurants. Scientists invented fart- tracking underwear. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Floridaman. SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon http://patreon.com/weirdafnews - OR buy Jonesy a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/funnyjones Buy MERCH: https://weirdafnews.merchmake.com/ - Check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones - wants Jonesy to come perform standup comedy in your city? Fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvYbm8Wgz3Oc2KSDg0-C6EtSlx369bvi7xdUpx_7UNGA_fIw/viewform

What if the world's most elite pilots and astronauts aren't just highly trained, but perceptive in ways science still struggles to explain? In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Dr. Iya Whiteley—Aviation & Space Psychologist and founder of Cosmic Baby Academy—reveals why the cognition of pilots and astronauts differs fundamentally, and what their mental wiring can teach us about intuition, creativity, consciousness, and extrasensory perception. We explore why they're often driven more by curiosity and creativity than fear or ambition—and why so many are artists or musicians. Dr. Whiteley explains how safety-critical environments sharpen awareness, yet make experts reluctant to share the intuitive or “non-rational” roots of their decisions. From martial arts and embodied intelligence to the idea that intellect may live in the muscles (not just the brain), we unpack how heightened presence allows some to anticipate movement, energy, or events beyond the five senses. Could this explain why experts are studied to understand ESP, even when they can't explain it? Dr. Iya Whiteley breaks down: - Reports of extrasensory perception in extreme situations - Spherical awareness, synesthesia, psi abilities, and other heightened perception - Why intuition becomes harder to access once we try to explain it - How rigid rules suppress expertise, isolate experts, and block knowledge transfer - Why fear of having our minds “read” may motivate us to clear negative thoughts (& what that says about thought's power) - Whether mindsets create change, or environments respond to mindset - How internal organs & physiological responses differ in pilots & astronauts - Family Constellation Therapy: what it is & how it works - Childbirth visions & pre-birth communication during pregnancy & birth - Synchronicity & meaningful coincidences: how they form lifelong patterns The conversation extends into the UAP/extraterrestrial phenomenon, where Dr. Whiteley explains how her pilot and astronaut research applies to these encounters. Pilots report instruments switching on and off, unexplained objects in the sky, and real danger from distraction during critical flight moments—yet many fear reporting events due to stigma and professional risk. She shares a striking account of a helicopter pilot who encountered something mysterious while transporting a classified object, and introduces the “Astronaut's Eye” phenomenon, showing why sharing anomalous experiences is essential to legitimizing them and advancing understanding. This episode challenges the boundaries between science, intuition, embodiment, and consciousness—and asks: What becomes possible when we stop dismissing experiences that don't fit existing models? If you're interested in pilots, astronauts, ESP, UAPs, intuition, consciousness, or the future of human perception, this is a conversation you don't want to miss! Head to https://impact.ourritual.com/c/4792730/2005678/24744 , take a quick quiz, and use code BREAKER20 for 20% off your first month. If deep sleep has been on your upgrade list, this is it. Trust me. Go to https://bioptimizers.com/breaker and use my exclusive code BREAKER for 15% off. 2026 is the year you finally start sleeping great again. Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/breakdown Get 20% off all IQ Bar products - plus free shipping by texting BREAKDOWN to 64000. Learn more about Dr. Iya Whiteley and her book series, retreats, and courses: https://linktr.ee/driyawhiteley Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ken sits down with human performance expert Dr. James Hewitt to break down what actually drives sustainable high performance. Learn how to manage your energy instead of your time, how to use intentional recovery to prevent burnout, and what world-class teams do differently to maintain elite perform Next Steps: ·      

That's the good news. The bad news is everything else we have to tell you about RAM.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Andy Beach.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with Dr. Justin Marchegiani to explain why thyroid health is really a whole body conversation, not just a gland problem. You'll learn how thyroid hormone impacts energy, body temperature, mood, digestion, and stress resilience. They also unpack why so many thyroid cases have an autoimmune layer and what that means for your next steps.   You'll hear why Dr. Justin says thyroid issues often show up alongside gut and liver dysfunction, and why focusing only on medication can miss the real roadblocks. He breaks down how T4 becomes active T3 and how stress, inflammation, and nutrient gaps can slow that conversion down. You'll leave with a clearer way to think about what to support first so your metabolism can respond.   You'll learn the link between insulin resistance and sluggish thyroid output, plus how blood sugar data can help you personalize your nutrition instead of guessing. They share simple markers to pay attention to after meals and why consistency matters more than perfection. You'll also hear why stress can spike glucose fast and how a short walk can be one of the quickest ways to bring things back down.   In This Episode:  00:00 Sleep Deprivation, Cortisol & Blood Sugar Spikes 02:17 Meet Dr. Justin & Introducing 'The Thyroid Reboot' 02:56 Why the Thyroid Matters: Metabolism, Gut, Immunity & Autoimmunity 04:13 Hyperthyroid vs Hypothyroid: TSH, T4/T3 Basics & Graves vs Hashimoto's 08:25 Hypothyroid Symptom Checklist + Basal Temperature Clues 11:15 Thyroid Hormone Activation: TRH→TSH→T4→T3, Liver Conversion & Key Nutrients 16:39 Gut Microbiome, Estrogen Detox & Why Thyroid Is a Whole-Body Issue 19:18 Hair Growth Cycle Explained + Why Follicles Get "Stuck" 20:41 Root Causes of Hypothyroidism: Insulin Resistance, Stress, Diet Gaps 22:08 Toxins & Microplastics: How Endocrine Disruptors Impact Thyroid Hormones 22:43 Reading Thyroid Labs: Ideal TSH/T4/T3 Ranges & What They Mean 24:39 Treatment Strategy: Foundations First, Then Thyroid Support (If Needed) 26:53 DIY Thyroid Foundations: Diet, Blood Sugar Testing, Movement & Sleep 33:57 Wrap-Up: Book Plug, Where to Get Help, and Final Takeaways   If you want practical, natural strategies to balance your hormones, heal your gut, boost your energy, and slow aging, don't miss The Dr. Josh Axe Show. 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Coral Reef Recovery is happening faster than many scientists once believed possible, but only under the right conditions. Long-term monitoring from the Caribbean and Indo Pacific shows that reefs can regain coral cover and rebuild three-dimensional structure when fishing pressure is reduced, water quality improves, and protections are enforced. The idea that reefs are doomed after bleaching events is being challenged by real data collected over decades. Reef Resilience Science reveals that recovery is not random. Areas with healthy herbivore populations, strong marine protected area enforcement, and fewer back to back heat stress events show measurable rebounds in coral recruitment and structural complexity. Studies published in Science and Nature Climate Change highlight that while climate change raises the baseline risk, local management decisions strongly influence whether reefs collapse or rebuild. Ocean Conservation Strategy becomes clearer when recovery case studies are compared to areas still declining. Flattening reefs are not inevitable; they are often the result of cumulative stress. When that stress is reduced, ecosystems respond. The evidence points to a simple but powerful conclusion: give reefs breathing room, and many of them fight their way back. Listen to the full episode. Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Help fund a new seagrass podcast: https://www.speakupforblue.com/seagrass Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube    

Olympics gave the athletes 10,000 condoms and they were gone in three days. Indian woman fakes turning into a snake to avoid an arranged marriage. Scientists are testing weight loss drug for cats. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Floridaman. SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon http://patreon.com/weirdafnews - OR buy Jonesy a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/funnyjones Buy MERCH: https://weirdafnews.merchmake.com/ - Check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones - wants Jonesy to come perform standup comedy in your city? Fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvYbm8Wgz3Oc2KSDg0-C6EtSlx369bvi7xdUpx_7UNGA_fIw/viewform

As we approach Ash Wednesday and the 2026 Lenten season, Makoto Fujimura's vision of slow art, hospitality, and kenotic creativity invites us to resist the speed, fear, and fragmentation of this cultural moment by learning again how to pay attention, to rest, and to become people capable of holding one another with care even amid grief, violence, and uncertainty. In this conversation, fine artist Makoto Fujimura reflects on art, trauma, hospitality, and the slow practices that help us remain human in fractured times. "I wanted this book to serve as a portal… to recognize something as maybe ordinary or as extraordinary as holding your granddaughter." Together with Mark Labberton, Fujimura reflects on art as generativity, kenosis, and the healing practice of attention. Together they discuss slow art, Ground Zero and trauma, Japanese aesthetics and hospitality, dandelions and attention, Sabbath rest, and self-emptying love. They explore how making art helps people remain human amid violence, polarization, and technological acceleration. Episode Highlights "I wanted this book to serve as a portal… to recognize something as maybe ordinary or as extraordinary as holding your granddaughter." "We are not just making… we are being made." "God is indeed the host." "Art is… a way for us to navigate our complex times." "It is okay for me to give my life away." About Makoto Fujimura Makoto Fujimura is a contemporary artist, writer, and cultural thinker known for "slow art" rooted in Japanese Nihonga painting traditions. His work explores generativity, culture care, theology of making, and the relationship between beauty and suffering. Having lived and worked near Ground Zero after 9/11, his artistic practice reflects themes of trauma, hospitality, and new creation. He is the author of Art Is: A Journey into the Light and other books on art, faith, and culture. Helpful Links And Resources Art Is: A Journey into the Light https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300273656/art-is/ Makoto Fujimura Website https://makotofujimura.com/art International Arts Movement https://iamculturecare.com/ Art and Faith: A Theology of Making https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300285482/art-and-faith/ Show Notes Lifelong friendship, artistic influence Slow art as resistance to acceleration Minneapolis demonstrations; dignity across legal status; 50,000 people marching in extreme cold as witness to human worth "I was holding Jane." Art as portal into ordinary life Making and being made simultaneously Scientist father, generative language framework Kamakura childhood aesthetics Insider–outsider identity formation Japanese language, visual thinking, layered perception Ground Zero studio years after 9/11 shaping imagination, community awareness, and artistic responsibility Hospitality as artistic and theological practice Survivor identity discovered through conversation with Columbine survivor "God is indeed the host." Attention, "minute particulars," and gratitude amid suffering Dandelions meditation: beauty in unwanted places; seeds surrendering to wind; healing compacted soil; overlooked gifts of creation Slow art practice: pausing, observing, letting meaning emerge rather than forcing conclusions Sabbath, rest, and imagination as resistance to productivity-driven identity Kenosis paintings, gold, generosity, and self-emptying love as cultural antidote "It is okay for me to give my life away." #MakoFujimura #SlowArt #CultureCare #FaithAndArt #Hospitality #Kenosis #CreativeProcess #SpiritualFormation Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary.

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Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. How do you feel about AI dating cafés? Curtis discusses reports claiming that 72% of teens have turned to AI for companionship and what that could mean for the future of relationships. What is Mayor Zohran Mamdani's official theme song? Curtis gives his opinion on what he is seeing so far with how Mamdani is handling homelessness and the mentally ill population in New York City. Scientists are pushing to reopen Nirvana's Kurt Cobain case years later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. How do you feel about AI dating cafés? Curtis discusses reports claiming that 72% of teens have turned to AI for companionship and what that could mean for the future of relationships. What is Mayor Zohran Mamdani's official theme song? Curtis gives his opinion on what he is seeing so far with how Mamdani is handling homelessness and the mentally ill population in New York City. Scientists are pushing to reopen Nirvana's Kurt Cobain case years later. 

Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. He dives into the history of talk radio and the hosts who helped shape the format into what it is today. Curtis references some of the greats like Bob Grant, Lynn Samuels, and others who defined the golden era of New York talk radio. Today is Presidents' Day, and Curtis discusses what the reaction would be if Donald Trump ever decided to honor himself by renaming the holiday “Trump Day,” considering his larger-than-life personality. He also talks about Trump's reported interest in having Penn Station renamed after him as an example of how he likes to be recognized for his accomplishments. Curtis takes your calls on Presidents Day, Donald Trump, the history of talk radio, and more! Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. How do you feel about AI dating cafés? Curtis discusses reports claiming that 72% of teens have turned to AI for companionship and what that could mean for the future of relationships. What is Mayor Zohran Mamdani's official theme song? Curtis gives his opinion on what he is seeing so far with how Mamdani is handling homelessness and the mentally ill population in New York City. Scientists are pushing to reopen Nirvana's Kurt Cobain case years later.  Curtis takes your calls on AI cafés, Zohran Mamdani's performance on homelessness, and more!

Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. How do you feel about AI dating cafés? Curtis discusses reports claiming that 72% of teens have turned to AI for companionship and what that could mean for the future of relationships. What is Mayor Zohran Mamdani's official theme song? Curtis gives his opinion on what he is seeing so far with how Mamdani is handling homelessness and the mentally ill population in New York City. Scientists are pushing to reopen Nirvana's Kurt Cobain case years later.  Curtis takes your calls on AI cafés, Zohran Mamdani's performance on homelessness, and more!