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Believing the Bizarre is a paranormal podcast that dives into the unknown and the unusual every Tuesday.From UFOs and hauntings to conspiracies and cryptids, we discuss a variety of paranormal topics and decide where they land on our Believability Scale - Believable, Viable, Skeptical, or Unbelievable.We also accept and discuss listener-submitted paranormal encounters.If you love creepy stories and horror content mixed with humor and a keen eye, we are the paranormal podcast for you.Check out Believing the Bizarre - a podcast as bizarre as you are.

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods has been associated with a laundry list of ailments. It makes sense that greater consumption would be associated with more dental cavities, thanks to their sugar, obesity, thanks to their concentration of calories, and an increased risk of high blood pressure, thanks to their salt, which is linked to higher rates of cardiovascular events, like heart attacks and strokes. And, since cardiovascular diseases are our leading killers, it also makes sense that excess intake of ultra-processed foods could lead to increased overall mortality.

Interviewing gardeners from all over the world, both beginners and experts, seeking to learn more about what they know about gardening and how they do things in their garden.

For the millions of Americans who want spirituality without religion, Sam Harris’s latest New York Times bestseller is a guide to meditation as a rational practice informed by neuroscience and psychology. From Sam Harris, neuroscientist and author of numerous New York Times bestselling books...

With wonder, wit, and flair - and in record time and space - geophysicist David Bercovici explains how everything came to be everywhere, from the creation of stars and galaxies to the formation of Earth's atmosphere and oceans to the origin of life and human civilization. Bercovici marries humor and legitimate scientific intrigue, rocketing listeners across nearly 14 billion years and making connections between the essential theories that give us our current understanding of topics as varied as particle physics, plate tectonics, and photosynthesis.

A humorous and rousing set of literal and figurative sojourns as well as a mission statement about comprehending, protecting, and truly experiencing the outdoors, fueled by three journeys undertaken by actor, humorist, and New York Times bestselling author Nick Offerman Nick Offerman has always...

Insects are the most successful group of animals ever to have lived. They comprise a million species and perhaps 10 quintillion individuals: one in every four animals on the planet is a beetle; one in every ten is a butterfly or moth. Much of life on earth depends on the activities of these busy, teeming arthropods, from pollination to the breaking down of waste matter. In Alien Worlds, Steve Nicholls draws on a lifetime of writing about, photographing and filming the natural world to create an ambitious account of insect evolution and biology

Acclaimed historian Leslie Berlin’s “deeply researched and dramatic narrative of Silicon Valley’s early years…is a meticulously told…compelling history” (The New York Times) of the men and women who chased innovation, and ended up changing the world. Troublemakers is the gripping...

Most construction projects don’t fail the way we think they do. They don’t fail because crews didn’t work hard enough. They don’t fail because people didn’t care. And they don’t fail because “construction is just difficult.” They fail because they were never set up to succeed. In The First Planner System®, Jason Schroeder exposes the real problem behind missed schedules, blown budgets, burned-out teams, and chaotic jobsites: a broken planning system upstream. And more importantly, he gives the industry something it has been missing for decades—a complete, practical ...

Cutting-edge neuroscience combines with the latest discoveries on the human microbiome to inform this practical guide that proves once and for all the inextricable, biological link between mind and body. We have all experienced the connection between our mind and our gut—the decision we made...

Smart people are not only just as prone to making mistakes as everyone else - they may be even more susceptible to them. This is the "intelligence trap", the subject of David Robson's fascinating and provocative book. The Intelligence Trap explores cutting-edge ideas in our understanding of intelligence and expertise, including "strategic ignorance", "meta-forgetfulness", and "functional stupidity."

What happens when intelligent machines aren’t just in our pockets but are also driving our cars, making our decisions, folding our laundry, and educating our kids? You’ve heard the hype: AI will make us healthier, give every child a personalized tutor, run our businesses more efficiently...

This is the true story of a Harvard graduate who forsook his studies for two years of the grueling life of an ordinary seaman. This exciting tale was the first to realistically describe the lives of the roughly treated, poorly paid sailors of the merchant marine.

Conquer the ASCP MLS Exam delivers a clear, comprehensive, and deeply structured review of the concepts every medical laboratory scientist must master. This guide covers the full spectrum of clinical laboratory science, including foundational science, laboratory operations, clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, and quality systems. Each chapter is designed for easy comprehension in print or audio, creating a smooth, confidence-building study experience. Readers and listeners gain a working understanding of the entire testing cycle, from specimen ...

ChatGPT has captivated the public imagination as a digital conversationalist—able to discuss philosophy, crack jokes, write poems, and explain quantum physics on demand. But to stop at conversation is to miss its deeper value. This revolutionary technology is not just a chatbot—it’s a multifunctional tool that can supercharge productivity, creativity, learning, and innovation across countless domains.

Beyond Bigfoot with Cliff and Bobo is your go-to podcast for everything cryptozoological, paranormal, and unexplained. Hosted by renowned Bigfoot researchers Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay—stars of Finding Bigfoot—this show dives deep into mysterious creatures, strange encounters, and the science behind the unknown. From Sasquatch sightings and eyewitness interviews to UFO phenomena and folklore, Cliff and Bobo bring their expert insights, signature humor, and years of field experience to each episode. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or a curious skeptic, Beyond Bigfoot ...

Man’s struggle against the sea is a theme that has created some of the world’s most exciting stories. Now, in the tradition of Moby Dick comes a New York Times best seller destined to become a modern classic. Written by journalist Sebastian Junger, The Perfect Storm combines an intimate portrait of a small fishing crew with fascinating scientific data about boats and weather systems.

Bigfoot Crossroads brings eye witness stories of bigfoot and other unexplained mysteries directly to you. Join veteran podcast host and former bigfoot investigator Matt Knapp, as he speaks candidly with people about their encounters with sasquatch, the paranormal, UFOs, and other unexplained phenomenon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bigfoot-crossroads--5637756/support.

Mercury, a lifeless victim of the Sun’s expanding power. Venus, once thought to be lush and fertile, now known to be trapped within a toxic and boiling atmosphere. Mars, the red planet, doomed by the loss of its atmosphere. Jupiter, twice the size of all the other planets combined, but insubstantial. Saturn, a stunning celestial beauty, the jewel of our Solar System. Uranus, the sideways planet and the first ice giant. Neptune, dark, cold and whipped by supersonic winds. Pluto, the dwarf planet, a frozen rock.

An energetic and impassioned work of popular science about scientists who have had to fight for their revolutionary ideas to be accepted—from Darwin to Pasteur to modern day Nobel Prize winners. For two decades, Matt Kaplan has covered science for the Economist. He’s seen breakthroughs often...