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The Scan is a podcast produced by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR), created for members and the wider healthcare community. Hosted by Chris Ashmore, the series explores the latest topics, innovations and issues shaping clinical radiology and radiation oncology, featuring insights from RANZCR members, leaders and experts across the profession. New episodes released monthly.Feedback or episode ideas: media@ranzcr.edu.au

Are you a leader in the clinical laboratory and diagnostics space struggling with your role? Do you feel uncertain about your non-technical responsibilities, such as personnel management, effective communication, team building, connecting with your boss, or climbing the promotion ladder? Whether you are new to your role or have been doing it for years, this podcast will help you see that you are not alone in these struggles. Through shared experiences of your host, and his conversations with recognized and respected leaders in our field, you’ll hear about the challenges each has faced as ...

We are all travelers on a single current - a River of Space and Time flowing from the hearts of ancient suns into the distant future. But we aren't just standing on the banks watching it pass; we are part of the stream.The Star River is an exploration of that profound connection. Hosted by Eric Loyd - the Astropotamus - this show bridges the gap between the technical and the transcendent. Through the lenses of astrophotographers, the melodies of musicians, and the insights of celestial explorers, we examine how we are inextricably linked to the cosmos.Every journey begins with a ritual: ...

The Ventures of the Land podcast is dedicated to allowing listeners to grow in their relationship with the land. So follow as I George Atwell talk with experts in the fields of conservation, land management, ecology, hunting, and regenerative agriculture.

Join Vaibhav Chowdhary, Director at the Ashoka Centre for a People-Centric Energy Transition (ACPET), as he hosts 'The Energy Transition Dialogues' — a groundbreaking podcast series featuring in-depth conversations with global leaders in clean energy, including policymakers, legal experts, and scientists.Join us as we delve into India’s journey towards Net Zero, energy security, and the broader implications of clean energy transitions worldwide.

“Decoding the Ocean” is our new podcast to explore how science and digital innovation turn Ocean observations into free, open, and reliable intelligence, with real-world impact. From climate regulation and marine ecosystem protection to artificial intelligence and the Blue Economy, each episode uncovers how digital oceanography is transforming our understanding of the Ocean. The series is brought to you by Mercator Ocean International and the Copernicus Marine Service, showing how cutting-edge Ocean data helps us monitor, understand, and anticipate the Ocean’s future. Hosted on Acast...

El neurocientífico TJ Power explora en El efecto DOSE la capacidad del cerebro para cambiar y cómo al jaquear su biología lograremos mejorar nuestro desempeño cognitivo, además de otros aspectos de nuestra vida que influyen en cómo nos sentimos. Power nos revela los secretos de nuestra...

Welcome to The Lazy C: Pulse of the Sabinal, a deep dive into one of the Texas Hill Country’s most storied landscapes. From the 1872 pioneer holdings of Gideon Thompson to the "biological jackpot" of the Sabinal River Valley, this series explores the intersection of legacy, the wild, and the investment. Whether you’re interested in the strategic value of a 705-acre estate, the "bat-nados" of the Frio Cave, or the relentless fishing optimism of a Lab-mix named Booker, join us as we explore the heartbeat of the Lazy C Ranch.

Il y a environ 4 000 millions d'années, la vie est apparue sur la Terre. Mais quelle est l'histoire de son évolution ? La vie était-elle inévitable ? La race humaine, telle que nous la connaissons, était-elle prévisible ? Quels autres êtres intelligents auraient pu la remplacer ? À partir de questionnements comme ceux-ci et des réponses scientifiques qui existent déjà, Juan Luis Arsuaga nous présente les découvertes-clés de la théorie de l'évolution et nous élève vers un questionnement plus vaste encore : pourquoi sommes-nous ici ?

Neuroscientist Nikolay Kukushkin reveals the miracle by which consciousness evolved out of the natural world from the birth of the cell to the majesty of our modern minds.

The Origin of Species sold out on the first day of its publication in 1859. It is the major book of the 19th century and one of the most readable and accessible of the great revolutionary works of the scientific imagination. Though, in fact, little read, most people know what it says—at least they think they do. The Origin of Species was the first mature and persuasive work to explain how species change through the process of natural selection. Upon its publication, the book began to transform attitudes about society and religion.

A New York Times Bestseller! For millennia, Buddhists have enjoyed the limitless benefits of meditation. But how does it work? And why? The principles behind this ancient practice have long eluded some of the best minds in modern science. Until now. In this groundbreaking work, world-renowned...

'Fun, but still deeply, rigorously researched.' - Professor Neil Shyminsky 'A true masterpiece. Rachel Barr has done a phenomenal job breaking down the complexities of the human mind.' - Jeffrey Meltzer, LMHC 'Insightful and relatable psychoeducation that demystifies the brain . . . it’s a...

This adventure in science and imagination, which the Medical Tribune said might herald "a Copernican revolution for the life sciences", leads the listener through unexplored jungles and uncharted aspects of mind to the heart of knowledge. In a first-person narrative of scientific discovery that opens new perspectives on biology, anthropology, and the limits of rationalism, The Cosmic Serpent reveals how startlingly different the world around us appears when we open our minds to it.

The virus kills nine out of ten of its victims. Its effects are so quick and so gruesome that even biohazard experts are terrified. It is airborne, it is extremely contagious, and it is about to burn through the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Is there any way to stop it? This doomsday scenario...

“Immersive . . . bracingly ambitious . . . rewinds the story of life on Earth—from the mammoth steppe of the last Ice Age to the dawn of multicellular creatures over 500 million years ago.”—The Economist LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE “One of those rare books that’s...

Who are we? How do scientists define Homo sapiens, and how does our species differ from the extinct hominins that came before us? In this accessible account palaeoarchaeologist Paul Pettitt shows how the latest scientific advances, especially in genetics, are revolutionizing our understanding of human evolution. Pettitt reveals the extraordinary story of how our ancestors adapted to unforgiving and relentlessly changing climates, leading to remarkable innovations in art, technology, and society that we are only now beginning to comprehend.

A New York Times Bestseller Super Agers is a detailed guide to a revolution transforming human longevity. This is a breakthrough moment in the history of human health care. The person making that bold claim is one of the most respected medical researchers in the world, Eric Topol. Dr. Topol’s...

In this New York Times bestseller and longlist nominee for the National Book Award, “our greatest living chronicler of the natural world” (The New York Times), David Quammen explains how recent discoveries in molecular biology, evolutionary biology, and genetics and genomics affect our...

“Carl Zimmer is one of the best science writers we have today.” —Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks We all assume we know what life is, but the more scientists learn about the living world—from protocells to brains, from zygotes to pandemic viruses—the...