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From the crystalline perfection of the snowflake to the transfer of energy from the Sun, science lies at the heart of the weather and our understanding of it. In recent years, weather science has moved to the leading edge with advanced modelling, versatile use of satellite data and a better understanding of mathematical chaos. This is a true example of hot science at work.

From the host of the Travel Channel’s “The Wild Within.” A hunt for the American buffalo—an adventurous, fascinating examination of an animal that has haunted the American imagination. In 2005, Steven Rinella won a lottery permit to hunt for a wild buffalo, or American bison, in the...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'Refreshingly clear' Sunday Times 'A hugely enjoyable slice of popular science' Daily Mail __________ A journey into the astonishing nature and true science of longevity. Molecular biologist Nicklas Brendborg takes...

‘Windswept is a wonderful work, prose painted in bold, bright strokes like a Scottish Colourist's canvas’ ROBERT MACFARLANE ‘An instant classic of British nature-writing’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH A few years ago, Annie Worsley traded a busy life in academia to take on a small-holding or croft on...

Through a series of personal journeys, Dan Richards explores the appeal of far-flung outposts in mountains, tundra, forests, oceans and deserts. Following a route from the Cairngorms of Scotland to the fire-watch lookouts of Washington State; from Iceland's 'Houses of Joy' to the Utah desert; frozen ghost towns in Svalbard to shrines in Japan; Roald Dahl's writing hut to a lighthouse in the North Atlantic, Richards explores landscapes which have inspired writers, artists and musicians....

By the Wainwright-Conservation-Prize-winning author of Rebirding Spend a year in an orchard, celebrating its imperilled, overlooked abundance of life. England's ancient orchards, collaborations between people and nature, are sources of hope for the future. Protecting them promises a far richer...

A breathtaking mix of memoir, nature writing and history: this is Kerri ní Dochartaigh's story of a wild Ireland, an invisible border, an old conflict and the healing power of the natural world. Kerri ní Dochartaigh was born in Derry, on the border of the North and South of Ireland, at the very height of the Troubles. She was brought up on a council estate on the wrong side of town. But for her family, and many others, there was no right side

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER November 1958: the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Into the rarefied atmosphere of wealth and tradition comes the most unlikely of horses—a drab white former plow horse named Snowman—and his rider, Harry de Leyer. They were the...

The story of how our ancestors made the first tentative steps towards becoming human, how we lost our fur but gained language, fire and tools, and how we strode out of Africa, invented farming and cities and ultimately created modern civilisation. Where did we come from? Where are we going? Homo sapiens is the most successful, the most widespread and the most influential species ever to walk the Earth.

The Fishing Life is an entertaining anthology of fishing anecdotes and well-researched articles from across Paul Schullery’s research and fishing career. The author offers up stories, essays, farces, daydreams, and ruminations that will engage listeners of all kinds. Of course, being a fisherman and living the fishing life goes beyond just those days spent with rod and reel in hand. It is something that occupies your mind and your heart, not just your hands.

Presenter Brett Westwood joins forces with BAFTA award-winning producer and naturalist Stephen Moss for six delightful and informative series, introducing us to some of Britain's most popular and best-loved birds. Together with wildlife sound recordist Chris Moss, they tour the UK, tracking down the rich variety of species that make their home there - from garden and woodland birds to ones that live on water, by the coast, on farms and in the mountains and moors. 

The Hoof to Horse Podcast explores hoof health through the lens of the whole horse. In each episode, we discuss the connections between hooves, movement, nutrition, environment, and overall equine wellbeing. Hosted by the team behind Hoof to Horse Academy, the podcast brings together barefoot trimmers, nutrition professionals, and equine experts who share insights from their daily work with horses. Through real cases, practical observations, and thoughtful discussion, we aim to help horse owners and professionals better understand what healthy horses truly need. Our focus is always on ...

The Average Joe with Chip MichaelsThe podcast for the man who has it all... or at least has a moderate amount of it and a mortgage he doesn’t fully understand.Join Chip Michaels as he dives deep into the shallow end of the pool. This isn’t a show about tech titans, Olympic gold medalists, or people who actually enjoy waking up at 4:00 AM to drink kale smoothies. This is a celebration of the extraordinarily ordinary.What’s on the Menu?TopicWhat You’ll Actually HearHigh FinanceWhy the "check engine" light is a suggestion, not a law.FitnessThe structural integrity of various reclining ...

'Interludes with Nature,' is a light-hearted book of intriguing stories of the numerous interactive connections between humans and their environment. Filled with various facets of emotion interactions that prove that a two-way communication between various species who share this planet often happen when least expected.

Every drop of oil is ancient sunlight. Three hundred million years of photosynthesis, burial, and geological patience, compressed into a black liquid that we extract in hours and burn in minutes. The ratio of nature’s patience to our haste is roughly one million to one.

Let's go on safari together in Africa: not just to see animals, but to understand them. I'll show you how tracks in the sand, the sounds of the savanna, and the behavior of the animals suddenly make sense – then the safari truly begins. Support me! Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/15820042/join

Herzlich willkommen zur eSchorle, dem E-Health Tech-Talk für alle, die das digitale Gesundheitswesen aktiv mitgestalten wollen! Die Gastgeber Tobi und Fred liefern euch echtes Praxiswissen rund um die Telematikinfrastruktur (TI), neue Gesetzeslagen und technologische Sprünge in Kliniken und Praxen. Ihre Mission: Die Brücke schlagen zwischen hochkomplexen regulatorischen Anforderungen und dem, was am Ende bei den Nutzern wirklich ankommt. Das Ganze servieren wir euch „frisch eingeschenkt“ – auf Augenhöhe, direkt aus der Praxis und ganz ohne trockenes IT-Sprech. Wir betrachten die ...

Willkommen bei beyond the floss- the empowering dental podcast Hier hört ihr Stories aus dem Alltag von Anni & Nora, zwei Zahnärztinnen aus Berlin: Kolleginnen in der Praxis, Freundinnen in der Freizeit. Es geht um highs und lows, Erfolge sowie Challenges aus dem Beruf und auch um ein gesundes Mindset. Nach dem Feierabend noch eine Runde Laufen oder Yoga? Lifestyle, Sport, Selbstreflexion, gemütliche Coffeedates, eben unser Leben in den Dreißigern. Die ungeschönte Wahrheit, die hinter einem Zahnarztlächeln steckt. Zwischen Zeitmanagement, Perfektion, selbst erlernten Führungsstrategien,...

An Our Changing Climate podcast examining climate news, political events, and history from an ecosocialist and anti-captalist perspective. I dive into everything from the Earth Liberation Front, our food system, AI, ecosocialism, marxism, and more!For more in-depth analysis and show notes, check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OurChangingClimateSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/OurChangingClimate

Tout ce que nous mangeons, buvons, fabriquons, vient d'abord d'une matière. D'un caillou, d'une feuille, d'un grain, d'un feu. Terra Fabula raconte ce qu'il y a derrière. Terra Fabula est un podcast de gastronomie, de terroirs et d'artisanat. Un podcast documentaire solo, où chaque épisode prend un ingrédient, un produit ou un savoir-faire, et le regarde sous toutes ses faces : histoire, anthropologie, géographie, technique, cuisine, symbolique. Le sel et ses routes commerciales. La cendre et ses utilisations oubliées. Le miso et la patience japonaise. Des ingrédients familiers ou ...