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Fennec foxes’ ears can be up to half as long as their bodies. They use them to track movement across the Sahara Desert, including under the sand. In this episode, we follow a fox as he meanders home to his family through the sand dunes as they slowly shift with the wind.

Albert Einstein remains renowned around the world for revolutionizing our understanding of the cosmos, but very few realize that the celebrated scientist had a deep spiritual side. Einstein believed that one wondrous force was woven through all things everywhere—and this sense of the pervasive sacred influenced every aspect of his existence, from his marvelous science to his passionate pacifism.

Cut through the medical myths and get a solidly scientific guide to keeping yourself and your loved ones as protected as possible from pathogens, including a no-nonsense guide to vaccinations, tips on keeping a healthier home environment, and valuable advice for world travelers.

Dive into the harrowing personal stories of soldiers navigating the grim realities of World War I. From battling body lice and poisonous gas to confronting the omnipresence of death and the scourge of rats in the trenches, these recollections, narrated by Jeffery Smith, bring to life the stark experiences of those who served.

Ecologist Adele Brand has devoted her life to understanding the fabled yet enigmatic fox. Now she reveals their secrets in this extraordinary portrait of our most remarkable wild neighbors. The fox. For thousands of years myth and folklore have celebrated its cunning intelligence. Today the red...

“In clear and accessible language, Elaine Fox shows how psychological science can help you to be agile in meeting challenges and to be flexible when things change. Drawing on personal experience and years of applying her research in coaching elite performance, she shows how adopting a few key...

When Hannah-Jane Fox’s appendix burst on stage, something very strange happened. Later that night, as she lay on the operating table, she felt a ‘thing’ she’d never been aware of before, and stranger still, after a whole lifetime of hating sci-fi and the ridiculous idea of time travel, she went from ZERO interest in UFOs and aliens, to an overwhelming need to explore the entire subject in one fell swoop.One late night chat later with her ‘sci-fi loving’ brother-in-law, and it’s got her thinking, maybe this whole pending disclosure stuff might happen in her lifetime… Maybe this ...

Tucked away in Siberia, there are furry, four-legged creatures with wagging tails and floppy ears that are as docile and friendly as any lapdog. But, despite appearances, these are not dogs - they are foxes. They are the result of the most astonishing experiment in breeding ever undertaken - imagine speeding up thousands of years of evolution into a few decades. In 1959, biologists Dmitri Belyaev and Lyudmila Trut set out to do just that, by starting with a few dozen silver foxes from fox farms in the USSR and attempting to recreate the evolution of wolves into dogs in real time.

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Surviving Breakups with Bridgette Fox is the podcast that discusses breakups in all their forms and how to make it through them. If you are currently going through or recently experienced a breakup, this podcast will help guide you through the emotional rollercoasters that ending relationships can cause. Your heartbreak hero covers a broad range of topics related to breakups with her own personal stories and experiences woven into each episode. So join Bridgette for some insight, some tears and some laughs as she helps you survive your breakup.

A rich, wide-ranging meditation on the iPhone as direct descendant of the 1930s Bauhaus, one of the twentieth century's most influential schools of art and design (summed up in Mies van der Rohe's dictum, "less is more") whose principle aim was to connect art and industry. From one of the...

This compelling book describes how the Big Bang theory arose, how it has evolved, and why it is the best theory so far to explain the current state of the universe. In addition to understanding the birth of the cosmos, listeners will learn how the theory stands up to challenges and what it fails to explain. Karen Fox provides clear answers to some of the hardest questions including: Why was the Big Bang theory accepted to begin with? Will the Big Bang theory last into the next century or even the next decade? Is the theory at odds with new scientific findings?

When the birds first called, Susan Fox Rogers was in a slack season of her life. The woods and rivers that enthralled her younger self had lost some of their luster. It was the song of a thrush that reawakened Rogers, sparking a long-held desire to know the birds that accompanied her as she rock climbed and paddled, to know the world around her with greater depth. Energized by her curiosity, she followed the birds as they drew her deeper into her authentic self, and ultimately into love.

Lovers of all things strange, allow me to be your guide as we journey through peculiar tales, curious histories, and uncanny cases! Rockette Fox is a Korean-American storyteller, illustrator, performer, designer of oddities, and embracer of the strange. She's spoken nationally on topics such as villainesses, diversity in media, storytelling, and folktales for over seven years.

‘A must read for all wildlife lovers’ Dominic Dyer Foxes, buzzards, crows, badgers, weasels, seals, kites – Britain and Ireland’s predators are impressive and diverse and they capture our collective imagination. But many consider them to our competition, even our enemies. The problem is...

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Can you guess the mystery animal before my son does? 🐾 Each episode, Dad gives 10 clues that get easier and easier until the animal is revealed. Then we share 10 amazing facts so kids and families can learn about wildlife in a fun, playful way.Perfect for curious kids, parents, classrooms, and anyone who loves animals, Guess That Animal! is an interactive podcast game that’s part riddle, part trivia, and all fun.Play along, learn something new, and see if you can beat my son to the right answer!

Sommer 1934. Die Meeresbiologin Gloria Hollister sitzt an Bord eines Schiffes in der Nähe der Atlantikinsel Nonsuch, mit einer Hand presst sie einen Hörer ans Ohr, mit der anderen schreibt sie fieberhaft in ein Notizbuch. Die Telefonleitung reicht über 900 m tief ins Meer hinab. Dort unten baumelt an einem Stahlseil eine Tauchkugel, in der William Beebe zusammengekauert sitzt. Durch winzige Bullaugen blickt er in die fremde Unterwasserwelt. Aufgeregt beschreibt er fantastische Kreaturen und wundersame Licht- und Farbeffekte.

Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning writer and director Josh Fox is joining TYT with his show ‘Staying Home with Josh Fox.’ The show features conversations around the coronavirus crisis and helping people understand the connection to environmentalism. Each show features Josh talking about a different aspect of the Green New Deal and interviews with notable guests exploring the coronavirus pandemic, talking through the global moment of being stuck at home. Past guests have included Nina Turner, Francesca Fiorentini, Marianne Williamson, along with a host of amazing musical appearances ...

Embark on a thrilling journey through the life of Lord Cochrane, a legendary Napoleonic-era sea captain. This volume brings to life his daring exploits as he aids the Chilean navy in defeating Spain and takes command of Brazils fleet. Cochranes extraordinary journey doesnt end there - he sails to Greece, joining the fight for their liberation from the Ottoman Empire. This is not just a biography, its an unfinished autobiography completed by his son and a renowned naval historian.