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Imagine a world without bees, butterflies, and flowering plants. That was Earth 125 million years ago. Turn back the clock 400 million years, and there were no trees. At 450 million years in the past, even the earliest insects had not yet developed. And looking back 500 million years, the land was devoid of life, which at that time flourished in a profusion of strange forms in the oceans. These and other major turning points are the amazing story of evolution.

Major Gazer is the space & science show that takes the cosmos and the unexplained seriously. Host Kali Kross explores hard astronomy, physics, and the strangest material the universe has on offer. Episodes range across black holes and quantum mechanics, what Voyager is still telling us from interstellar space, the Wow Signal, and the Tic Tac videos. What do they actually contain, and what's still missing? Each episode walks through what we know, what's been claimed beyond the evidence, and what's genuinely still open. No clickbait. No conspiracy energy. No mysticism. Just specific facts, named...

Recognizing the importance of establishing for history an authentic text of the Trial of major German WWII war criminals, the International Military Tribunal, consisting of members from Great Britain, the USA, Russia, and France, directed the publication of the Record of the Trial. This volume contains basic, official, pre-trial documents together with the Tribunal’s judgment and sentence of the defendants. (Summary based on the trial preface)

Have you ever wanted to end a relationship because someone loved you too much? It's a tricky question, especially if that person really, really loves you. And especially if that person is a pest. In Spring of 2026, a group of UCLA undergraduates set out to understand the relationship between people and pests: Mosquitoes, pigeons, squirrels, fruit flies, boll weevils, carp, sea urchins, zebra mussels, sparrows, even dogs. What these students realized is that "pest" is in the eye of the beholder, it's all about context, because, well, relationships are complicated. Pests are just ...

Renowned ornithologist John Kricher presents an absorbing analysis of the diverse ecosystems that exist on Planet Earth. He provides a factual study of the many fragile and threatened portions of our biosphere while describing the interaction between each system and the effect of man's presence in these ecosystems. Professor Kricher also explains the amazing variety of flora and fauna that inhabit the individual ecosystems and addresses current ecological issues facing mankind.

Considered one of the greatest travel narratives, The Sea and the Jungle is H.M. Tomlinson's firsthand account of the first journey of an English steamer up the Madeira in Brazil. Bored with his unfulfilling job in London, Tomlinson boards the steamer "Capella" at Swansea and embarks on a journey to deliver supplies to the men building railroads for the rubber harvest. The book overflows with vivid descriptions of the sea voyage and the tropics, as well as Tomlinson's dry sense of humor and observations. In his time in the Amazon and at sea, Tomlinson encounters storms, rotted food, yellow ...

Major Minors & Maybes is a narrative podcast about real jobs you may not have heard of told through the stories of fictional characters inspired by true career paths. Hosted by Dr. W., a college professor, mom, and part-time career detective, each episode is a fun, thoughtful deep dive into the winding roads that lead people to unexpected work.Think:Audio storytelling meets career explorationForensic entomologists, microbial ecologists, and other niche-but-fascinating professionalsReal-world insights, told with curiosity, warmth, and a touch of whimsyA quick note: Our short stories are ...

This delightful story is the tale of young Balser Brent, who has a knack for running into bears. Usually the bears come out of the interaction worse than the feisty and brave Balser. A great story for both boys and girls who enjoy adventure and excitement. (Summary by Tanica)

A short-form science podcast

Nine stories of disease you've never heard of and what you can learn from them. In Spring of 2024, a group of UCLA undergraduate Human Biology and Society majors—HBS majors—set out to explore the B-list of diseases. But they nonetheless prevailed and together they created this amazing series stories about a B-list of zoonotic diseases, from Brucellosis to Virulent Newcastle Disease. Together, they explored a series of diseases you've never heard of and asked: what can we learn from them?

Join Dr Madhukar Trivedi for Medscape InDiscussion: Major Depressive Disorder, a podcast series where thought leaders and clinical experts share their diverse insights and practical ideas for optimizing patient care. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/968556). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

Listen to Medscape InDiscussion: Major Depressive Disorder, a podcast series where thought leaders and clinical experts share their diverse insights and practical ideas for optimizing patient care. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/984454). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.