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Grounding: The Science of Earth's Healing Power Aug 08, 2023

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Grounding is a simple yet powerful practice that involves physically connecting with the Earth's energy. In this episode, we'll explore the science behind grounding with Dr. Laura Koniver. She will explain how Grounding works, why it works, and the medical studies that support this.

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Amplifying Female Scientists Aug 01, 2023

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In 2019, Dr. Jess Wade discovered a giant gap in female and minority scientist representation on Wikipedia, so she started writing. Over the course of three years, she wrote over 1700 bios! Here's her story.

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Blue Holes Part 2: Unexpected Discovery Jul 25, 2023

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This week we wrap up the story of the research team that discovered a human bone while taking sediment cores to study ancient hurricanes in the Bahamas. Dr. Richard Sullivan shares the story of the discovery and how studying climatological conditions helps us better understand the trajectory of past indigenous communities.

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Blue Holes Part 1: Uncovering Ancient Hurricanes Jul 18, 2023

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Blue Holes aren't just a natural wonder, they can also be a portal to the past. Dr. Jeff Donnelly shared with us what they have learned about ancient hurricanes by taking sediment cores from blue holes AND about an unexpected discovery.

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Weathering the World of Artificial Intelligence Jul 11, 2023

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AI is everywhere these days! It's being used to locate rip currents in the ocean. It's bringing accuracy and precision to precipitation forecasts. But are there drawbacks to this cutting-edge technology? We will talk to meteorologists and oceanographers around the country about how they are using AI... for better or for worse.

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Into the Unknown: Dangers of Deep Sea Exploration Jul 04, 2023

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In the wake of the OceanGate Titan tragedy, Emily sits down with marine scientist, Dr. Ellen Prager to talk about the dangers of traveling to the ocean floor, the physics behind submersible design and the wonders of deep sea exploration.

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Stage Fright: Decoding River Floods Jun 27, 2023

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Diving into the world of river forecasting and clearing up confusion about river stage, emphasizing the risks posed by flooding rivers and the importance of monitoring water levels with hydrologist David Ondrejik from the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.

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Jumping into Fire Jun 20, 2023

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While most of us run from fire, there's a brave group of men and women jumping in.... from the sky! It's firefighting meets skydiving in the wild job of a smokejumper. Smoke jumping has been in practice for more than 80 years. Today we talk to a retired jumper about his career diving into the inferno.

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Chasing Twister: the Movie, the Science & the Fandom Jun 13, 2023

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The 1996 blockbuster, Twister changed the way the world looked at meteorologists and storm chasers. This week we are taking a deep dive into the movie, the fans that still love it and the science that inspired it. We are also getting a sneak peek of the sequel coming out next summer!

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The Sounds of the Northern Lights Jun 06, 2023

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Did you know the Northern Lights are a treat for the eyes AND the ears? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Fiona Amery to unlock the mystery behind the sounds of the Aurora Borealis.

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