Showing results for "Matter" in Biological Sciences

Each day we are exposed to a myriad of natural and human-made chemicals in our food, drinking water, air, soil, at home or at the workplace-pesticide residues, food additives, drugs, household products-but how can we gauge the human health risk posed by these chemicals? Should we believe the somber headlines that depict a serious threat for humans and the environment, or should we follow the reassuring voices of others who claim that the angst is totally unfounded?

Columnist and publisher Michael Shermer, once an evangelical Christian and a creationist, argues that Intelligent Design proponents invoke a combination of ad science, political antipathy, and flawed theology in their new brand of creationism. He refutes their pseudoscientific arguments and then demonstrates why conservatives and people of faith can and should embrace evolution. Why Darwin Matters is an incisive examination of what is at stake in the debate over evolution.

Sharks are some of the most fascinating and ecologically important, yet most threatened and misunderstood animals on Earth. More often feared than revered, their role as predators of the deep has earned them a reputation as a major threat to humans. But the truth is that sharks are not a danger to us—they’re in danger from us. In Why Sharks Matter, marine conservation biologist Dr. David Shiffman urges us to overcome our misconceptions and embrace sharks as the imperiled and elegant ocean guardians they really are.

To the modern mind, the idea of honor is outdated, sexist, and barbaric. It evokes Hamilton and Burr and pistols at dawn, not visions of a well-organized society. But for philosopher Tamler Sommers, a sense of honor is essential to living moral lives. In Why Honor Matters, Sommers argues that our collective rejection of honor has come at great cost. Reliant only on Enlightenment liberalism, the United States has become the home of the cowardly, the shameless, the selfish, and the alienated. Properly channeled, honor encourages virtues like courage, integrity, and solidarity.

In many ways, insects are just like us. Elaborate mating rituals, a variety of parenting styles, and a plethora of careers — from architects and engineers, to farmers and ranchers. Like us, they’re able to share complex information essential for survival, significantly impact their environment, and recycle. But insects outdo us in so many respects. They are terrestrial, but some can live underwater.

No Matter the Water is a five-part audio documentary about how ingenuity, faith and community are keys to learning to live with our ever changing environment. The series follows five South Louisianans adapting to life on the Gulf Coast as the land and weather change around them. From floating homes to restoring land, each episode highlights how people are protecting what matters: their families, their traditions and their way of life. This series brings listeners into kitchens, churches and backyards to encounter neighbors helping neighbors, local knowledge leading the way, and communities ...

MATTER is a nexus for people who are passionate about healthcare innovation and healthcare transformation. This podcast highlights a broad array of perspectives from the conversations we’ve had with entrepreneurs, change makers and industry thought leaders. Sign up to hear these perspectives live at matter.health/events and follow us on social media at @MATTERhealth.

Matters of the Heart was created to fill the void of conversational yet educational and rigorously scientific medical content. I'm your host, Dr. Rahul Muthalaly, an academic cardiologist in Melbourne, Australia. I interview masters in the cardiology field to explore the cutting edge of cardiovascular medicine. I hope that we can gather the tools, tactics and techniques to sharpen our clinical and research practice.

The Utton Transboundary Resources Center’s Water Matters! podcast looks at water and natural resources issues in New Mexico and beyond. Housed at the University of New Mexico School of Law, the Utton Transboundary Resources Center is a state-funded research and public service project that believes in the pursuit of well informed, collaborative solutions to our natural resource challenges. The Utton Transboundary Resources Center’s Sairis Perez-Gomez designed the podcast logo and wrote and performed our theme music and Student Research Assistant Francesca Glaspell produced this episode.Rin ...

Dark matter, an elusive and invisible substance, constitutes a significant portion of the universe's mass, detectable only through its gravitational effects. First proposed by Fritz Zwicky in the 1930s and supported by Vera Rubin's observations in the 1970s, dark matter does not interact with light, making it invisible. Scientists explore its nature through various theoretical candidates like WIMPs, axions, and sterile neutrinos. While detection remains challenging, methods include underground labs, particle accelerators, and indirect observations. Ongoing research promises to unravel this ...

Cardiovascular matters is here to give you the best information available concerning the causes, symtoms, treatments and prevention of health related issues stemming from cardiovascular disease.

Bluestar BioAdvisors team shares insights on drug pipelines and predicts industry trends. Each episode is hosted by a senior member of our New York City based life sciences consulting firm. The host is typically joined by an external expert guest, with whom the host expands on their experiences providing insights and recommendations for industry leaders and emergent innovators, and translating the data of today into the implications for business of science of tomorrow.

Hunting Matters is an award-winning podcast celebrating the wonders of the great outdoors.Join host Joe Betar, Executive Director of Houston Safari Club Foundation, as he delves into captivating discussions with a diverse array of guests. From hunting and fishing to sport shooting, conservation, policy, and even culinary arts, this podcast covers it all. Available on all major podcast platforms—subscribe, listen, rate, and review!

In this podcast we discuss, dissect, and demystify topics in Infectious Diseases with our experts here at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh. Follow the conversation with your host, Tony Morrison, media specialist here at Pitt ID. Please join us as we examine both the dangerous and beneficial microbial microcosms that surround us, promote public health, and showcase research and treatment of modern infectious diseases. *The information contained does not reflect the views of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The content of this podcast should not be used as a reference for ...

Welcome to Wildlife Matters, a podcast by Dorset Wildlife Trust. Hear from our expert staff and special guests about our work to protect Dorset’s wildlife and wild places. And find out what you can do to make space for nature in your life and help wildlife wherever you live.

The future of our planet and our place among it is becoming increasingly clouded by everyday ways of life and interactions that separate humans from a more-than-human world. I propose that we turn away from the western ontologies that have created dualisms and focus more on how we can enact change through re-engaging with an animistic ways of life. To do so I see a need to engage and educate the public by speaking to them through both a philosophical and embodied experience. This podcast is my way of doing that as I aim to encourage a loss of separation between thought and actions but combine ...

Bekoff is recognized as a preeminent voice in the media for animal sentience and dog behavior, with high-profile appearances in Time, Life, the New York Times, New Scientist, and BBC Wildlife and on Good Morning America, 60 Minutes, and 20/20, among others.

A collection of stories and insights on matters of discovery that advance life sciences. Brought to you by the curious people at Cytiva.

Welcome to Healthcare Matters! In this podcast, we talk about 'matters' in healthcare and why it matters to you! Our host Ben Blanc will speak with our talented Chief Science Officer Robert Popovian. And together, we will take on some pretty complex topics and distil them, so everyone can understand what is happening in the world of healthcare. The show is brought to you by the Global Healthy Living Foundation. www.ghlf.org

The Real Wood Matters podcast, produced by the Missouri Forest Products Association (MPFA), dives into the pressing issues and biggest questions facing the forest products industry. The show features guests from across the industry, ranging from interior designers to loggers to association members.