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A preeminent physicist unveils a field-defining theory of the origins and purpose of life. Why are we alive? Most things in the universe aren't. And everything that is alive traces back to things that, puzzlingly, weren't. For centuries, the scientific question of life's origins has confounded...

How four tools enabled humanity to control its destiny What enabled us to go from simple stone tools to smartphones? How did bands of hunter-gatherers evolve into multinational empires? Listeners of Sapiens will say a cognitive revolution - a dramatic evolutionary change that altered our brains, turning primitive humans into modern ones - caused a cultural explosion. In Transcendence, Gaia Vince argues instead that modern humans are the product of a nuanced coevolution of our genes, environment, and culture that goes back into deep time.

If you live on a rapidly changing planet, you'd be wise to learn how it works. The giant old forests on a skinny stretch of land on the far west coast of North America have a lot to say about living in a twitchy world.

Norman MacLean spent the last 14 years of his life determined to sift through grief and controversy in search of the truth behind the Mann Gulch tragedy, one of the worst disasters in the history of the Forest Service. Young Men and Fire is the culmination of his investigations. It is a story about honor, death, compassion, and the human spirit.

More than half a billion years ago, our world was completely covered by glaciers, a "Snowball Earth" that persisted for millions of years. Incredibly, this unimaginable cold led to the remarkable diversification of life on earth known as the Cambrian explosion. With a geologist's eye and a knack for storytelling, Graham Shields explores when and how such inhospitable conditions enabled animals to evolve, radiate, and diversify into our earliest ancestors.

Welcome to Fireside Mysteries, the podcast that pulls you into the world of UFO sightings, uap encounters, high strangeness, conspiracies, alien abduction and cultural myths. Each week, we dive deep into the cases that blur the line between fact and the unexplained — from legendary UFO sightings, uap encounters and alien abduction stories to conspiracies, high strangeness, and the mysteries of cultural myths. If you’ve ever wondered whether the Battle of Los Angeles UFO incident connects to the Pentagon’s UAP videos, or if the Mothman Prophecy was a warning from something beyond human ...

Fire Sounds Podcast brings you the calming crackle and warm ambiance of a cozy fire, anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re looking to relax, fall asleep, focus while working or studying, or create a peaceful atmosphere, our episodes feature high-quality recordings of fireplaces, campfires, bonfires, and more. Let the soothing sounds of burning wood and gentle embers transport you to a place of comfort and tranquility. Perfect for meditation, sleep, or simply unwinding after a long day.

Listen to climate change in Alaska through place-based narrative. Ice and Fire is a podcast that uses audio storytelling to share cryosphere change as the global climate warms. The cryosphere is all of Earth's frozen surface water including frozen freshwater lakes, glaciers, permafrost and sea ice -- frozen saltwater. It only takes a small temperature increase for water to melt or thaw from solid into liquid form, yet a cascade of impacts result when we lose ice to fastly flowing liquid.Season one emphasizes the significance of glacier melt, and connects listeners to distant glaciers rapidly...

Fire University is a science-based podcast covering the latest research in fire ecology and how it relates to management of wildlife and plant communities.

Two friends having unfiltered and raw conversations about spirituality, sexuality and self realization. We share our thoughts, opinions and life experiences that led us to our most profound beliefs. This podcast is for the spiritual and they sceptics to learn about different ideas, challenge their beliefs and laugh.

Coined after famous youth climate activist Greta Thunberg’s famous speech, “House on Fire” is a youth-centered podcast about the climate crisis based in ‘ground zero’ Miami, Florida, powered by The CLEO Institute. Hosted by Miami resident & climate activist, Dania Maria Toledo, “House on Fire” holds impactful, intersectional conversations with scientists, activists, artists, and more. Each action-oriented episode brings guests, influencers, experts in the field of science, advocacy, and communications, educating and motivating listeners to become activated in the climate crisis ...

In this podcast we explore the concept of fire as a tool for ecological health and cultural empowerment by indigenous people around the globe. Good Fire is a term used to describe fire that is lit intentionally to achieve specific ecological and cultural goals. Good fire is about balance.

What are the benefits of prescribed burning? Why have wildfires gotten so severe lately? How can I help protect my home and community? Life With Fire podcast aims to answer these questions (and many others) while deepening our understanding of the critical role fire plays in America’s forests, lands and communities. Hosted by writer and former wildland firefighter Amanda Monthei, Life with Fire features interviews with everyone from scientists to fire management experts to Indigenous practitioners and folks doing the work on the ground. Through these interviews, Amanda hopes to explore our ...

Shaping Fire host Shango Los interviews the most knowledgable and insightful people in cannabis and entheogens. With topics ranging from cannabis cultivation, medicine and hashmaking, to healing humans with psychedelics.

Enjoy these Fire Crackling sounds to help you relax or sleep.

In THE WORST HARD TIME, Timothy Egan put the environmental disaster of the Dust Bowl at the center of a rich history, told through characters he brought to indelible life. Now he performs the same alchemy with the Big Burn, the largest-ever forest fire in America and the tragedy that cemented...

As climate change rages on, House on Fire is a podcast from the World Economic Forum about our greatest environmental nightmares and the plans we’re hatching to solve them. From seed vaults to tree plantations, plastic bans to carbon capture, we ask the powerful and the expert for their creative ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Go Green, Make Money & Save The Planet! ⁣⁣The UnLeash You Fire Podcast Features Remarkable Women Eco Entrepreneurs. Revealing Inspirational True Stories, Fun & Tears Straight From Behind The Scenes. ⁣Helping You Make More Profit & Lead Your Business With Pride. Learn Sustainable Business Strategies, Success Mindset, Digital Marketing Hacks, And Much More. ⁣⁣⁣Unfortunately, Green Is Not The Cheapest Lifestyle Option. Discover How You Can Build A Profitable Green Business & Live A Life You Love. ⁣⁣⁣Become A Part Of The Movement. Join Our Private Facebook Community ⁣⁣⁣Now!...

Couch 2 Fire is a podcast for Gen X ladies trying to re-assess their lives and are looking for guidance and inspiration. My name is Simona and come join me as I document my life journey and discover my mid-life soul-utions, one step at a time. I will present various ways to improve our happiness levels and increase our self care. I will interview inspiring people and share with you their best kept secrets to a successful and meaningful life. So, Let’s get rocking! Couch 2 FIRE will inspire you to get unstuck and venture out of your comfort zone and ignite your FIRE within. Couch 2 Fire: Get ...

Indigenous thought leaders offer their unique perspectives on this moment of shared crises, the consequence of global industrialized society having been built on extraction, colonialism, perpetual growth, and overexploitation of nature. Award-winning journalist and author Dahr Jamail hosts in-depth interviews with leaders from around the world to uncover Indigenous ways of reckoning with environmental and societal breakdown. If you’re concerned about climate change, species extinctions, loss of social cohesion, the specter of collapse, and other aspects of the Great Unraveling, then tune in ...