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There's a lot of talk about conservation, but this really is the hands-on kind. Follow wildlife conservation in the field, as Roy Dennis, based in the Highlands of Scotland, works with his team on the restoration of species in the UK and abroad.

Explore human evolution one story at a time. This award-winning show combines storytelling with science that will change your understanding of yourself and the world around you.

Brought to you by Penguin. Preventable uses the spellbinding story of the COVID-19 pandemic to show how global politics shape our health. Professor Devi Sridhar has risen to prominence for her vital roles in communicating science to the public and speaking truth to power. In Preventable she...

How do we tackle the climate crisis without neglecting people whose livelihoods depend on polluting industries?  And what happens when they’re left behind? A Just Transition is about transforming the economy in ways that are fair for everyone - whether you mine coal or crypto, whether you work in the city or on a plantation, whether you’re an activist or an industrialist. In Series 1 of this podcast from Context, join host Iman Amrani and our journalists in Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Iceland, India and the United States to hear extraordinary stories about how the Just Transition is ...

The science we're funding now is the hope for everyone with a lung condition – both now and in the future. Join Ian Jarrold and Victoria Read from Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation as they meet the scientists working on the cutting edge of respiratory research. They unpick the science, get to know the real people behind the researchers, and share bitesize facts about things you probably didn't know about lung health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A long life in a healthy, vigorous, youthful body has always been one of humanity's greatest dreams. Recent progress in genetic manipulations and calorie-restricted diets in laboratory animals hold forth the promise that someday science will enable us to exert total control over our own biological aging.

A “beautifully written” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) memoir-manifesto from the first female director of the National Science Foundation about the entrenched sexism in science, the elaborate detours women have take to bypass the problem, and how to fix the system. If you think sexism...

Our ocean is the earth's defining feature. But the blue of our blue planet is so much more than just a colour. It is rich with life and plays an important role in keeping our planet stable and healthy. Worryingly, we are seeing our ocean change, for the worse. In Ocean Matters, join oceanographer and physicist Helen Czerski as she meets the scientists who are working to save our ocean and marine life in one of the most remote parts of our planet. Together, we’ll explore how the cutting-edge marine science research that’s going on there – and other places we visit - is helping to ...

Topics explored in this dialogue include: how you can address the greatest challenge of our times, the role of the arts in deep ecology, how the shift from linear thinking to systems thinking in the sciences affects us now and in the future, understanding the complexity of living systems and life itself, why creativity is the driving force of evolution, what religion and deep ecology have in common, what's really behind the information age, and the mathematics of complexity.

The Ballot's Bloody Rigged is a podcast by the New Zealand's Fiordland Wapiti Foundation. We talk hunting, conservation, tell crazy stories about the outdoors and more.

This is your down-to-earth, complete manual for achieving great gardening results with your own rich, organic soil. How do you recognize healthy soil? How much can your existing soil be improved? What are the best amendments to use for your soil? Let Building Soil answer your questions and be...

"With some thought, I believe that one can discover an architecture that responds to its place, culture and ecological demands, incorporating appropriate, responsible, technological solutions. To achieve this position, as designers we must not only consider what architecture is, but also ask what an appropriate and responsible architecture is for our culture, our time and our place." - Glenn Murcutt AO, Australian architect Join us as we discover architecture that responds to its place, culture, and ecological demands. We share the work of Glenn Murcutt; hear from those who have worked, ...

Exciting adventures, conservation success stories, and insights from the incredible individuals who form the backbone of the Saola Foundation Field Team. Together, we can make a difference for our planet's most precious ecosystems!For more information about the Saola Foundation please visit our website: https://www.saolafoundation.org/To subscribe to our newsletter for the latest information: https://www.saolafoundation.org/newsl...To donate: https://www.saolafoundation.org/donate/

Since 1997, the Canada Foundation for Innovation has invested in infrastructure that researchers need to think big, innovate and push the boundaries of knowledge. State-of-the-art research facilities and equipment increase the capability of Canada’s universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research organizations to carry out high-quality research. This, in turn, helps them to attract and retain the world’s top talent, train the next generation of researchers and support world-class research that strengthens the economy and improves the quality of life for all Canadians. ...

English Women and men experience illnesses differently – yet medicine often overlooks these differences. Medications, therapies, and research are still primarily based on the male body. The consequences: gaps in data, misdiagnoses, and treatments that do not meet everyone’s needs. In the podcast Closing the Gap, Dr. Antonella Santuccione Chadha, physician, neuroscientist, and founder of the Women’s Brain Foundation, talks with female doctors from various medical fields. Together, they uncover where the gaps in women’s health lie and how we can close them. A podcast for everyone who ...

Talking Mule Deer is an official podcast of the Mule Deer Foundation. TMD covers mule deer and black-tailed deer biology, hunting, and conservation issues. Hosted by Steve Belinda and Jodi Stemler, both passionate conservationist who bring a wealth of knowledge, humor and intrigue to mule deer conservation and help listeners underdstand what MDF does and what you can do to help mule deer.

You’ve seen the white coat. You’ve seen the stethoscope. But do you know the person behind them?Doctors Unscripted, hosted by Dr. Nadia Giannetti, pulls back the curtain on what it really means to be a doctor at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). Each episode features candid conversations with physicians from across specialties, exploring why they chose medicine, the challenges they’ve faced, the moments that shaped them, and what keeps them going.Whether you’re an aspiring physician, a current medical student, or simply curious about the human side of healthcare, this podcast...

Think Outside is your guide to outdoor opportunities, nature exploration, and wellness. Discover expert tips, inspiring stories, and new ways to connect with the great outdoors for a healthier, happier life. More information: https://thinkoutsidepodcast.com/

Hear weekly recorded wildflower reports released every Friday, March through May!The acclaimed Theodore Payne Wild Flower Hotline, founded in 1983, offers free weekly online and recorded updates – posted each Friday from March through May – on the best locations for viewing spring wildflowers in Southern and Central California. All locations are on easily accessible public lands and range from urban to wild, distant to right here in Los Angeles.

This startling Pulitzer Prize nominated series shows how to zap your inner demons and create a whole new life. John Wareham is coach to corporate chiefs, fallen angels and stymied upward strivers. He is author of the crossover life-changer, 'How to Break Out of Prison.' The New York Times said 'John Wareham has the cool, clear eyes of a seeker of wisdom and truth.' Rikers Island denizens dubbed him ‘the Wizard of Cell Block C76.’ He is Chair of the Eagles Circle Foundation, a New York registered 503C not-for-profit corporation, whose mission is to transform fallen angels into community ...