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A collection of transcendent, lyrical essays on life in the American West, the classic companion to Gretel Ehrlich’s new book, Unsolaced “Wyoming has found its Whitman.” —Annie Dillard Poet and filmmaker Gretel Ehrlich went to Wyoming in 1975 to make the first in a series of...

G. Wayne Miller has dramatically and meticulously reconstructed an amazing true story: how a group of renegade Minnesota surgeons, led by Dr. Walt Lillehei, made medical history by becoming the first doctors to operate deep inside the human heart.

This sweeping exploration of the impact of epidemic diseases looks at how mass infectious outbreaks have shaped society, from the Black Death to today, and in a new preface addresses the global threat of COVID-19. In a clear and accessible style, Frank M. Snowden reveals the ways that diseases have not only influenced medical science and public health, but also transformed the arts, religion, intellectual history, and warfare.

Open Orbit is a podcast that brings space down to Earth. Hosted by 1190 News Team producer Hunter Pratt, a CU Boulder astrophysics student and science communicator, Open Orbit explores the mysteries of the universe through conversations with people working at the edge of discovery. From the Big Bang to black holes, from distant galaxies to the science shaping our future, each episode dives into cosmic questions with curiosity, clarity, and a bit of humor. Whether you're a space nerd or just space-curious, you're in the right orbit.

A brilliant and defiant celebration of driving as a unique pathway of human freedom, by ""one of the most influential thinkers of our time"" (Sunday Times) ""Why We Drive weaves philosophers, thinkers, and scientific research with shade-tree mechanics and racers to defend our right to...

🎙️ Welcome to the Open Music Europe Podcast — a series exploring the future of music in Europe. Guided by conversations curated by Mark Adam Harold, each episode features a special guest who helps unpack how we can build a music ecosystem that’s more competitive, fair, and sustainable. From cultural policy to live music, from war zones to venue data, these are the voices shaping the sound of tomorrow. This is Open Music Europe — let’s dive in. Open Music Europe is funded by the European Union under Grant No. 101095295.

The president of the National Bar Association and one of the most distinguished civil rights attorneys working today reflects on the landmark cases he has battled—including representing Trayvon Martin’s family—and offers a disturbing look at how the justice system is used to promote...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A guide for living outdoors and communing with the natural world—under the open skies. ""I believe in sleeping outdoors, surrounded by tall fir trees, darkness and cold. Lying on my back and looking up at the stars, watching my breath form thin clouds."" Under the...

A noted space expert explains the current revolution in spaceflight, where it leads, and why we need it. Astronautical engineer Robert Zubrin spells out the potential of these new developments in an engrossing narrative that is visionary yet grounded by a deep understanding of the practical challenges. Fueled by the combined expertise of the old aerospace industry and the talents of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, spaceflight is becoming cheaper.

Welcome to the Boulder County Parks & Open Space Podcast — a storytelling series that explores the heart of our open spaces and the people who care for them. Through conversations with experts, volunteers, staff, authors, and community members, we shine a light on the work of conservation, sustainability, and community stewardship. Each episode brings to life the values, challenges, and triumphs behind preserving and managing our public lands while fostering deeper connections between people and place.

Jacobson provides a comprehensive overview of the space industry, allowing everyone to understand the role space plays in our lives and how it will continue to transform the world. Over 100 industry experts and leaders share insights, presenting a 360-degree view of the wide-ranging space industry, its emerging opportunities, investment potential, and benefits.

Open Brain is a pioneering podcast where human imagination meets artificial intelligence. Each episode is brought to life by voices that don’t exist, generated entirely by AI, guiding you through thought-provoking explorations of science, technology, and ethics. It’s a bold fusion of innovation and storytelling, where the future of conversation is shaped by the collaboration of man and machine.

Welcome to Open Thanatology Talks! A podcast produced by Open Thanatology from The Open University in the United Kingdom. Open Thanatology is the Open University’s interdisciplinary research group for the study and education of death, dying, loss and grief across the life course. This podcast series features a range of talks with experts – from those with lived experience, practitioners, and researchers. Open Thanatology is led by Prof Erica Borgstrom; the deputy-lead is Dr Joanne Jordan. The podcast is produced by Sam Gould.

So many of the people who impact our lives undertake their work in relative obscurity. Hosted by Shefali Mehta of Open Rivers, this interview podcast sits down with experts in science, technology, agriculture, climate change and education to learn about their expertise, their rationale for undertaking this work, the personal story that propels them forward and how they provide clarity on our path to do better.

Landlines takes a deeper look at protection, stewardship, and restoration of Colorado's land and water resources.

An unbounded journey through the archives of astronomy

An unbounded journey through the archives of astronomy

In this podcast, researchers, students, librarians and support staff at the University of Twente meet to talk openly—without restrictions—about the most influencing, exciting or concerning trends and practices in academia and science. How to make sure that science best serves society? What challenges do researchers and students face in their academic life? How should academics be supported in their roles and tasks? The past, present and future of academia and science are brought to light. Honest, heated, but also humorous conversations are held by members of the academic community at the ...

Konzept & Host: Sylvia Petrovic-Majer Sound & Grafik & Technische Produktion: Florian Wiencek

The Big Open Science Podcast (BigOS) focuses on the topic of Open Science within the context of the humanities and social sciences (SSH). It explores the theoretical, practical, and infrastructural aspects of Open Science, addressing key questions such as its ethical foundations, its global and institutional practices, or open research infrastructures.Content includes: research findings, case studies, interviews with experts, and reflections on workshops and study visits conducted as part of the Centre of Digital Humanities’s projects.The primary objective of the podcast is to disseminate ...