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New York Times-bestselling author of Endure Alex Hutchinson returns with a fresh, provocative investigation into how exploration, uncertainty, and risk shape our behavior and help us find meaning. Off the beaten path, following unmarked trails, we are wired to explore. More than just a need to...

Described by Jeffrey Masson as "the single best introduction to animal rights ever written," this new book by Tom Regan will structure the animal rights debate for generations to come. In a style at once simple and elegant, Regan dispels the negative image of animal rights advocates perpetrated by the mass media, unmasks the fraudulent rhetoric of "humane treatment" favored by animal exploiters, and explains why existing laws function to legitimize institutional cruelty.

Astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler, former president of the American Astronomical Society, takes a critical look at the technological advances shaping our future. From artificial intelligence to genetic engineering, Wheeler explores how these innovations are interconnected and the potential they hold for humanity's evolution. With thought-provoking insights into the ethical dilemmas we face, Wheeler stresses the importance of staying informed and proactive.

Il primo Quiz Podcast Show in italiano della storia dell'umanità. Il più grande compendio di cultura che si sia mai sentito in podcast, con umiltà.

In this series, guests from across UCL and beyond share their innovative solutions and ideas for addressing societal challenges, discussing topics from a cross-disciplinary perspective and inspiring and encouraging us to think differently about issues of local, national and global concern.

Hello happiness seekers! I’m Klaudia Mitura, and I’m on a mission to explore the best happiness habits that science has to offer. Like so many others, the pandemic cut me off from family and work — so I decided to use my training as a psychologist to discover what science can tell us about the art of happiness. What I found set me on a path to joy — and now I’m sharing my journey with you. Each month I publish linked episodes where I speak to a leading expert, put their tips to the test, and share my findings (and feelings). From mindfulness to exercise and random acts of kindness, I...

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, presenting both significant challenges and transformative opportunities. The challenges are immense: rising global temperatures, melting polar ice caps, and increasingly severe weather events such as hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires disrupt ecosystems and human livelihoods alike. These changes threaten biodiversity, strain water and food resources, and exacerbate social inequalities, disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities.

A diminutive, 200-pound silver humanoid robot from South Korea called DRC-Hubo claimed first place on Saturday afternoon in the DARPA Robotics Challenge by rising awkwardly from four wheels and ascending several metal stairs with a series of slow, halting steps.

The Rise to the challenge series powered by EIT Health InnoStars gives you first-hand advice if you want to succeed with your start-up. Together with our guests – VCs, start-uppers and global companies, we deliver to your doorstep a road map so you can plan your business journey in the healthcare industry. Our hosts are Ines Matias & Tamas Bekasi, Business Creation Managers at EIT Health InnoStars.

A podcast for busy people who want to save the planet by completing one simple eco-challenge at a time. The vision for this show is to engage, educate and empower people to reduce their carbon footprint and solve our climate crisis by completing various small eco-challenges. Produced by Heard Not Seen Media, Inc.

“Religion and Global Challenges” is the podcast of the Cambridge Interfaith Programme, brought to you from of the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. This podcast explores the many ways in which religious narratives and ideas, practices and experiences inform some of the most crucial challenges facing our world today. Together with our guest speakers, we discuss topics ranging from religion and climate change to how people navigate religious difference in their everyday lives. Find @CamInterfaith on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Or check out our website for more ...

Research Fellow Deepika Mathur of Charles Darwin University discusses with Rick Ralph the challenges Australia faces in terms of managing its emerging Solar PV Panels stockpiles, in particular how this is impacting remote and regional Australia's waste management practices.

The Private Cancer Physician’s Association (PCPA) is an oncology specialist organisation that aims to make high impact policy change for private practice, education and in delivering to patients the latest treatments and world-class clinical trials. The Cancer Patient Management Podcast series shares the latest updates in innovation for oncology specialists and the ecosystem in which they work to deliver best practice care for their patients. The information in this podcast is current at the time of recording, however we can’t guarantee that it will always apply to you. Be aware that you ...

In this monthly series from the Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) at the University of Leeds, gain insights into the global environmental challenges that we all face and how we can potentially solve them through research, teaching, and technological innovation.

Der neue Podcast von Coachingzonen: Alles rund ums promovieren und um die Schreib-Challenge für Promovierende.

Earth Day 2023: A Celebration of Indigenous Wisdom to Face Modern ChallengesImagine a world in balance- abundant food, cohesive communities- a secure future for all beings.That's the dream we're working to make real.Indigenous People are 5% of the world population and steward 80% of the Earth's resources. Yet their knowledge is left out of larger discussions and decision making regarding climate change action and public policies to preserve natural resources.Celebrating Indigenous Wisdom to Face Modern Challenges, created by the Her Many Voices Foundation (HMVF), addresses this.Founded by ...

Inspired by Wondery’s hit podcast Against the Odds—learn how to survive whatever nature can throw at you through gut-twisting true stories of survival on the brink How to Survive Against the Odds places you at the center of fifteen real life-or-death scenarios. Each story explores the...

Im Podcast Handelsblatt Economic Challenges diskutieren Professor Bert Rürup, der Chefökonom des Handelsblatts, und Prof. Michael Hüther, Direktor des Instituts der deutschen Wirtschaft, aktuelle nationale wie globale wirtschaftliche Probleme sowie die politischen Optionen und deren Folgen. Handelsblatt Economic Challenges finden Sie auf allen relevanten Podcast-Plattformen - und natürlich auf der Handelsblatt-Website.  Jetzt reinhören: Jeden Freitag Bert Rürup, Handelsblatt-Chefökonom, im Gespräch mit Michael Hüther, dem Direktor des Instituts der Deutschen Wirtschaft Logo-Design: ...

A series of six podcasts to start a national conversation about the future of flight. The series focuses on the impact that Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft and large, uncrewed drones, including those that fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), may have on our lives. Presented by Deborah Cohen.

Avec le soutien d’Engie, Challenges et Sciences & Avenir décident de faire le point sur toutes les nouvelles ressources énergétiques. Animées par Erik Orsenna, découvrez 12 conversations passionnantes et éclairées sur le futur de l’énergie. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.