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9 Minutes of Wonder

9 Minutes of Wonder

De: Betsy Hedberg
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Hi, I’m Betsy Hedberg. This podcast helps you find wonder in this captivating world and its inhabitants — taking you out of the daily-life grind for at least a few minutes. We explore real-life examples of how things we often take for granted, or never even think about at all, are actually fascinating if we pay attention to them. Each episode is around 9 minutes or less, but I hope these few minutes will affect how you experience the other minutes and hours of your day. A sense of wonder and awe is good for us, as we already intuitively know and as science is increasingly demonstrating — so please join me!Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Ciencia Ciencias Biológicas Ciencias Sociales Desarrollo Personal Éxito Personal
Episodios
  • Songbirds can make you happier! Peek behind the scenes of how and why they sing, and hear a few singing today.

    Songbirds can make you happier! Peek behind the scenes of how and why they sing, and hear a few singing today.
    Jul 18 2025

    Almost everyone loves hearing birds sing! Even if you rarely pay attention to the birds singing around you, you'd miss them if they stopped and might even feel more depressed. So start listening for the birds in your area, and listen here to learn some of the wonders of how and why they sing.

    A few resources:

    What is a songbird, exactly?

    5 fascinating facts about birdsong

    The development of birdsong

    Which birds are the best mimics?

    Listening to birds sing really does soothe your brain. Here's why.

    American robin sound effect from Pixabay

    Crow sound clip from BBC Sound Effects, recordists: Nigel Tucker and David Tombs, 22 April 1988

    Brown thrasher sound clip from Wikipedia (Creative Commons license)

    Blackbird sound clip from BBC Sound Effects, recordist: Eric Simms, 1 May 1961

    Music: Jens East — Daybreak (ft. Henk) www.soundcloud.com/jenseast Licence: Creative Commons Attribution V4.0
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    9 m
  • Fireflies are magical! Spend a few moments marveling at this lovely bioluminescent beetle.

    Fireflies are magical! Spend a few moments marveling at this lovely bioluminescent beetle.
    Jun 23 2025

    One of my favorite childhood summertime memories is watching fireflies in the evenings. After many firefly-free years, I got to see them again last weekend. Discover why they're so cool and how they do what they do.

    A few resources for your enjoyment:

    Fireflies: how and why they light up

    Insider Science: what's behind the firefly's glow? (YouTube)

    Watch: fireflies glowing in sync to attract mates (YouTube)

    Stunning fossil trapped in amber reveals previously unknown species that lived during the time of dinosaurs (CNN)

    Let it glow: fireflies illuminating Japanese woodlands — in pictures (The Guardian)

    Music: Jens East — Daybreak (ft. Henk) www.soundcloud.com/jenseast Licence: Creative Commons Attribution V4.0
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    8 m
  • See pigeons in a whole new way — they're smart, gentle, and full of stories

    See pigeons in a whole new way — they're smart, gentle, and full of stories
    Jun 10 2025

    Do you know any pigeon-haters, or pigeon-phobes? Pigeons are actually such interesting birds, and they mean us no harm at all. Bring some wonder into your next city or suburban outing, and maybe you'll see pigeons in a new light.

    (Not my best-quality audio, I'm afraid, but this will have to do because I've already recorded it twice!)

    A few resources:

    Are pigeons as smart as primates? You can count on it.

    The human relationship with pigeons: forgotten war heroes

    Humans domesticated pigeons, then abandoned them. Is it time for a reappraisal?

    Pigeon audio clip: BBC Sound Effects

    Music: Jens East — Daybreak (ft. Henk) www.soundcloud.com/jenseast Licence: Creative Commons Attribution V4.0
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    10 m
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