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Join Charles Sternberg, an American fossil collector and paleontologist, on an enthralling journey through time. Active from 1876 to 1928, Sternberg dedicated his life to unearthing the mysteries of the past, collecting fossils for both private collectors and esteemed international museums. This captivating work blends travelogue, paleontology, and historical narrative, offering a vivid glimpse into life on the open prairie. Discover Sternbergs early fascination with fossil hunting as a boy and follow him through his scientific expeditions, from his first adventure in 1876 to an extraordinary ...

As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to this land, consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers.

Acclaimed across the world, prescribed in over 100 universities and colleges, and included in part in The Century's Greatest Reportage (Ordfront, 2000), alongside the works of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Studs Terkel and John Reed, Everybody Loves a Good Drought is the established classic on rural...

What can beer teach us about biology, history, and the natural world? From ancient Mesopotamian fermentation practices to the resurgent American craft brewery, authors Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall peruse the historical record and traverse the globe for engaging and often surprising stories about beer. They explain how we came to drink beer, what ingredients combine to give beers their distinctive flavors, how beer's chemistry works at the molecular level, and how various societies have regulated the production and consumption of beer.

We are surrounded by emoji. They appear in politics, movies, drug deals, our sex lives, and more. But emoji's impact has never been explored in full. In this rollicking tech and pop culture history, Keith Houston follows emoji from its birth in 1990s Japan, traces its Western explosion in the 2000s, and considers emoji's ever-expanding lexicon. Named for the world's most popular pictogram, Face with Tears of Joy tells the whole story of emoji for the first time.

In this informative and highly entertaining account, intrepid science reporter Florence Williams sets out to uncover the latest scientific findings from the fields of anthropology, biology, and medicine. Her investigation follows the life cycle of the breast from puberty to pregnancy to menopause, taking her from a plastic surgeon's office, where she learns about the importance of cup size in Texas, to the laboratory, where she discovers the presence of environmental toxins in her own breast milk.

Nature is in crisis. Hear from activists, scientists and those most affected as we unpack the challenges we face as well as the solutions that lie within our grasp. In this podcast from the Natural History Museum in London, discover the interconnected issues facing our planet and explore what we can do about them together.

A collection of probing essays and weekly meditations, this book addresses how to prepare emotionally and spiritually for the impending collapse of industrial civilization. Author Carolyn Baker offers wisdom, inspiration, and a sense of spiritual purpose for anyone who is concerned about the...

Algoritmos de la Vida Cotidiana, en un mundo de Seres Humanos... Artificiales

Tim McGaffic and the Nature of Natural team work together to highlight Behavioral Science Principles in the 3 disciplines of Horses, Stock Dogs and Stockmanship. In The Nature of Natural Podcast, you’ll meet the team, learn more about philosophy and methods, while hearing stories of decades of horsemanship from some of the Masters of Horsemanship of our time. During the first several episodes, listeners will learn the 10 principles of training developed as guidelines for better training and ethical care of horses. You'll also hear the stories of a generation of horsemen and women who shared ...

A tale as bizarre as it is terrifying, NATURAL SELECTION: SCOTT V. WILD BILL is the stranger-than-fiction true story of a self-made millionaire enjoying an early retirement in paradise with his wife… …Until he’s framed for murder and charged with running a ruthless international crime syndicate in Bocas del Toro, Panama. His accuser? Fellow American expat and brazen con man William “Wild Bill” Holbert…who also happens to be a cold-blooded serial killer. Narrated by retired FBI profiler Candice DeLong (creator and host of hit podcast KILLER PSYCHE WITH CANDICE DELONG) and ...

This podcast discusses the history of scientific thought and tells stories about the greatest scientific discoveries and the scientists who made them. There may also be an inordinate amount of Xennial-related references thrown in along the way. Episodes will be released every two weeks on Fridays! Thanks for listening.

Natural Life is a limited podcast series chronicling the life of Christian McNeil, who is serving a lifetime sentence without parole in a Michigan prison.

Welcome to "Hans Christian Andersen: Fairy Tales, Technology and the Natural Sciences"—a three-episode podcast exploring the intersections between one of the world’s most beloved storytellers and the scientific and technological revolutions of the 19th century. Hosted by Mads Sohl Jessen, a literary scholar at the Hans Christian Andersen Centre (University of Southern Denmark), this series explores three of Andersen’s lesser-known stories—works inspired by his friendships with scientists, his fascination with cutting-edge inventions, and his engagement with the natural sciences. While ...

Real life stories of supernatural encounters. Woodwose, wildmen of the forest, sprites, little people from the woods, Ghosts, Devils, shapeshifters, glitches in the system, time shifts, Alien Visits etc.. with added bonus music. I have storys to share and so will my guests. If you have a story to share you can email on taniasstories@gmail.com and add, I have a story. The adventures started with myself and my family before I was born. My parents moved into an old military house, it turned out to be haunted. I was born and then my adventures started with dreams and visions, talking to entitys.

Join hosts Rachel & Kristin on Supernatural Side Quest, where the eerie meets the extraordinary! Each episode, they dive into a captivating realm of the supernatural, exploring paranormal phenomena, mysterious cryptids, local urban legends, and all things creepy. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, tune in for spooky stories, intriguing discussions, and a dash of humor as they navigate the unknown together. Prepare for a thrilling adventure into the shadows-your next side quest awaits!

Bringing you tantalising tales on mythology, interesting books on metaphysics, spells, witchcraft and lots more. Follow/subscribe for your cup full of education and entertainment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast about the ecosystems served by the North Coast Watershed Association based in Astoria, Oregon that highlights local species, issues, history, and work done to improve watershed health by the organization and their partners. Produced for KMUN. Find out more at clatsopwatersheds.org

Partez à la découverte des patrimoines culturels et naturels des 9 Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur : Alpilles, Camargue, Baronnies provençales, Mont-Ventoux, Luberon, Verdon, Sainte-Baume, Préalpes d'Azur et Queyras.Réalisation Chloé Sanchez avec la complicité de Guillemette Klépal - Production Corps Sonore 2022/2023Avec le soutien financier de la Région Sud Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Appalachian Care Chronicles shares the stories of folks working in every corner of West Virginia’s health sector. Brought to you by The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and hosted by Aryana Misaghi, a 2023 graduate of Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, the podcast follows a variety of problem-solvers, change makers, and daily helpers—behind the scenes and on the front lines—to shine a light on what they do day-to-day and how they got there. This podcast offers invaluable insight, wisdom, and advice to anyone who wishes to chart their own unique ...