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How do astronomers photograph a black hole? How often do planes get hit by lightning? What does the EPA actually do? Science is all around us and transforming our world at a rapid pace. Extragalactic astrophysicist Sabrina Stierwalt is here to guide you through it. She'll help you make sense of the everyday and the once-in-a-lifetime. Rights of Albert Einstein are used with permission of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Represented exclusively by Greenlight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How do we control wildfires? The surprising facts

8 min

On a road trip, tackling a summer cleanup, or just catching up on podcasts? QDT has you covered with Summer Saturday encores from your favorite shows. See the full Summer Saturday lineup on Spotify and enjoy this episode, which first aired in September 2020. 387. How many days can it take to control a large wildfire? (More than you think.) Who fights wildfires? (You may be surprised!) What tools and methods do firefighters use to control, extinguish, and prevent them? Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can we ever go faster than the speed of light?

8 min

On a road trip, tackling a summer cleanup, or just catching up on podcasts? QDT has you covered with Summer Saturday encores from your favorite shows. See the full Summer Saturday lineup on Spotify and enjoy this episode, which first aired in August 2020. 394. Light is the fastest moving thing we know of, but just how fast is it? Has science attempted to break the light speed record? And does the universe have a speed limit? Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do we need to save the bees?

7 min

On a road trip, tackling a summer cleanup, or just catching up on podcasts? QDT has you covered with Summer Saturday encores from your favorite shows. See the full Summer Saturday lineup on Spotify and enjoy this episode, which first aired in August 2020. Are we really at our smartest in our 20s? What about the wisdom and experience that come with age? At what age do we strike the right balance between cognitive ability and expertise?  Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How do we control wildfires? The surprising facts

8 min

On a road trip, tackling a summer cleanup, or just catching up on podcasts? QDT has you covered with Summer Saturday encores from your favorite shows. See the full Summer Saturday lineup on Spotify and enjoy this episode, which first aired in September 2020. 387. How many days can it take to control a large wildfire? (More than you think.) Who fights wildfires? (You may be surprised!) What tools and methods do firefighters use to control, extinguish, and prevent them? Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can we ever go faster than the speed of light?

8 min

On a road trip, tackling a summer cleanup, or just catching up on podcasts? QDT has you covered with Summer Saturday encores from your favorite shows. See the full Summer Saturday lineup on Spotify and enjoy this episode, which first aired in August 2020. 394. Light is the fastest moving thing we know of, but just how fast is it? Has science attempted to break the light speed record? And does the universe have a speed limit? Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do we need to save the bees?

7 min

On a road trip, tackling a summer cleanup, or just catching up on podcasts? QDT has you covered with Summer Saturday encores from your favorite shows. See the full Summer Saturday lineup on Spotify and enjoy this episode, which first aired in August 2020. Are we really at our smartest in our 20s? What about the wisdom and experience that come with age? At what age do we strike the right balance between cognitive ability and expertise?  Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Age Of Resilience

22 min

Encore Episode: This episode originally aired in October of 2022. The viruses keep coming, the climate is warming, and the Earth is rewilding. Our human family has no playbook to address the mayhem unfolding around us. If there is a change to reckon with, argues the renowned economic and social theorist Jeremy Rifkin, it’s that we are beginning to realize that the human race never had dominion over the Earth and that nature is far more formidable than we thought, while our species seems much smaller and less significant in the bigger picture of life on Earth, undermining our long-cherished worldview. The Age of Progress, once considered sacrosanct, is on a deathwatch while a powerful new narrative, the Age of Resilience, is ascending. At a moment when the human family is deeply despairing of the future, Rifkin gives us a window into a promising new world and a radically different future that can bring us back into nature’s fold, giving life a second chance to flourish on Earth. Purchase The Age of Resilience at Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org, or your favorite bookstore. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could we have domesticated a T-Rex?

16 min

Hello, Ask Science listeners! Enjoy this episode of Curious State, another podcast from Quick and Dirty Tips. Encore Episode: This episode originally aired in April of 2022. Could we have domesticated a T-Rex? Is the mafia really that violent? Haven't all the possible songs been written by now? Unexpected gems of knowledge are hidden all around us. Let’s dig them up, one offbeat question at a time. A few of the curiosities you’ll uncover in this episode: The 3 questions to ask yourself before domesticating a T-RexHow much it would cost to feed a T-Rex over its lifetimeWhat a T-Rex’s personality might have been likeCould we have made a teacup T-Rex? *fingers crossed* Visit www.quickanddirtytips.com for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Age Of Resilience

22 min

The viruses keep coming, the climate is warming, and the Earth is rewilding. Our human family has no playbook to address the mayhem unfolding around us. If there is a change to reckon with, argues the renowned economic and social theorist Jeremy Rifkin, it’s that we are beginning to realize that the human race never had dominion over the Earth and that nature is far more formidable than we thought, while our species seems much smaller and less significant in the bigger picture of life on Earth, undermining our long-cherished worldview. The Age of Progress, once considered sacrosanct, is on a deathwatch while a powerful new narrative, the Age of Resilience, is ascending. At a moment when the human family is deeply despairing of the future, Rifkin gives us a window into a promising new world and a radically different future that can bring us back into nature’s fold, giving life a second chance to flourish on Earth. Purchase The Age of Resilience at Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org, or your favorite bookstore. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The History of Transplant Surgery

10 min

Witty, entertaining, and illuminating, Spare Parts shows us that the history - and future - of transplant surgery is tied up with questions about not only who we are, but also what we are, and what we might become. Enjoy an excerpt of this surprising history audiobook from Paul Craddock. Purchase Spare Parts at Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org, or your favorite bookstore. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could we have domesticated a T-Rex?

16 min

Hello, Ask Science listeners! This week, we're sharing the first episode of Curious State, a brand new podcast from Quick and Dirty Tips. Could we have domesticated a T-Rex? Is the mafia really that violent? Haven't all the possible songs been written by now? Unexpected gems of knowledge are hidden all around us. Let’s dig them up, one offbeat question at a time. A few of the curiosities you’ll uncover in this episode: The 3 questions to ask yourself before domesticating a T-RexHow much it would cost to feed a T-Rex over its lifetimeWhat a T-Rex’s personality might have been likeCould we have made a teacup T-Rex? *fingers crossed*Subscribe to Curious State on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you're listening to Ask Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life's Last Bow

14 min

Episode 5 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Standing Up for Sex

13 min

Episode 4 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dinosaurs in Flight

14 min

Episode 3 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Great Permian Catastrophe

11 min

Episode 2 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Song of Fire and Ice

16 min

Episode 1 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus: Virgin Galactic and the Making of a Modern Astronaut

10 min

Today, we're sharing a special excerpt from Test Gods, an audiobook from our friends at Macmillan Audio. Test Gods tells the remarkable story of the test pilots, engineers, and visionaries behind Virgin Galactic’s campaign to build a space tourism company. It's an epic story about bravery and the fulfillment of our dreams. If you like what you hear, get your copy of Test Gods here or wherever books or audiobooks are sold. https://amzn.to/3f0rQJ9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

397 - The Devastating Collapse of the Arecibo Telescope

10 min

The Arecibo Telescope, featured in movies like "Contact" and "Goldeneye," collapsed in early December 2020 after 57 years of observing the universe. Here's what the telescope accomplished, and why its loss is a devastating blow to science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

238 - When Does Your Intelligence Peak?

5 min

Are we really at our smartest in our 20s? What about the wisdom and experience that come with age? At what age do we strike the right balance between cognitive ability and expertise? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

396 - Wait a Minute! How Am I Still Getting Sick on Lockdown?

7 min

You've isolated at home for months because of the pandemic, so why are you suddenly sick? Here are a few scientific reasons why you can get sick even on lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

395 - How to Conceive a Boy or a Girl (According to Science)

8 min

Is there a way to predetermine your baby's biological sex and conceive a girl or a boy? Here's what science has to say about things like genetics, timing, diet, and even adrenaline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

394 - Can we ever go faster than the speed of light?

8 min

Light is the fastest moving thing we know of, but just how fast is it? Has science attempted to break the light speed record? And does the universe have a speed limit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

393 - Is Melatonin Safe? Should You Stop Taking It?

7 min

Go to the supplement aisle of almost any store in the US and you'll find melatonin, a synthetic hormone, marketed as an effective natural sleep aid, even for children! But is melatonin actually safe to use? Studies say ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

391 - Phobias and Fears—Can You Literally Be Scared to Death?

6 min

Spiders, snakes, heights, political corruption—we're afraid of a lot of things. But what's the difference between a fear and a phobia? And can either literally scare you to death? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

390 - What Happens to Saltwater Fish in Fresh Water?

9 min

Why do some fish thrive in salt water and others in fresh? And what happens if you, say, drop a saltwater shark into a fresh water swimming pool? Here's the science! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

389 - What Are the Coldest and Hottest Temperatures Possible?

6 min

We experience extreme hot and cold temperatures on Earth, but they're nothing compared to the temperature extremes we've created in labs, not to mention the Universe at large. Do these hot and cold extremes have a limit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

388 - Astronomers Found a Sign of Life on Venus—What Does It Mean?

6 min

Astronomers recently made a huge discovery—there may be life on Venus. But what does it really mean when we say we've discovered the potential for life on the second rock from the Sun? Don't go searching for aliens just yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

387 - How Do We Control Wildfires? The Surprising Facts

8 min

How many days can it take to control a large wildfire? (More than you think.) Who fights wildfires? (You may be surprised!) What tools and methods do firefighters use to control, extinguish, and prevent them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

386 - What Is a Derecho? A Meteorologist Explains

14 min

Hurricanes and strong tornadoes make headlines, but fewer people know about the unique and destructive weather force known as a derecho. What are derechos, and why are they so devastating? Everyday Einstein talked with Midwest meteorologist Vince Condella to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

385 - Why Do We Need to Save the Bees?

7 min

Wild bee populations are at risk. Why are wild bee colonies in decline, why is it a big deal, and how can you help? First, step away from the pesticides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

384 - Did Scientists Just Unravel One Mystery of Stonehenge?

10 min

Recently, a rock sample from the Neolithic structure Stonehenge made its way to a science lab after 60 years in a private collection. Here's what we learned from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

383 - What Does Your Blood Type Mean? How Rare Is Yours?

10 min

Your blood type is one of the many things you inherit from your parents. But what does it mean, and how does it affect your medical care? Do you have a rare blood type? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

382 - Emotional, Irritated, Faking It—Why Do Humans Cry?

7 min

Humans seem to be the only animals who produce one of three different types of tears. Can you guess what it is? Let's look at the science behind crying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

380 - Can Nukes Actually Stop a Devastating Hurricane?

7 min

Congress recently introduced a bill to prohibit the President from using weapons to alter weather patterns. But can you tame a hurricane by nuking it off the map? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

377 - Did a Virus Make Us Mammals?

7 min

Many viruses are like bad party guests—they show up uninvited and wreak havoc. But some viruses are more cooperative guests. A virus may have even made us mammals! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

376 - Has NASA Found a Parallel Universe?

8 min

Did NASA really discover a parallel universe where time runs backward? It's not impossible! But we're still a long way from proving it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

374 - Subterranean Rivers—Water Flowing Underground

7 min

There's much left unexplored beneath Earth's surface, uncluding miles of underground rivers. What forms them? What lives there? And how do these subterranean waterways help science? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

371 - What Is the Air Quality Like Near You?

6 min

Is the air noticeably clearer where you live right now? For Earth Day, you can become a citizen scientist by using an app to track air pollution in your neighborhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

369 - Is Pollution Clearing While We're Staying Home?

5 min

Although quarantine challenges us all, the reduction in human activity has meant good things for nature and our environment. Can we sustain that progress? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

368 - Coronavirus Myths and Facts with Epidemics Expert Dr. Jonathan Quick

14 min

One of the best things you can do to protect yourself from the threat of COVID-19 is to separate the facts from the myths. Dr. Jonathan Quick, infectious disease expert and author of The End of Epidemics, joined Everyday Einstein to tell you how. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

174 - How Are Seasonal Flu Vaccines Made?

8 min

Each year a new flu shot is developed to try to combat the strains of the virus expected to wreak havoc that season. But who decides which viruses make it into the vaccine? What new technologies are being used to produce that vaccine more efficiently? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

367 - How Can I Sanitize My Smartphone and My House?

8 min

Sanitation is on everyone's minds right now. What's the best way to clean your (probably gross) phone, your home, and your own hands? Do you need antibacterial soap? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

366 - What Is a Chimera? Could You Be One?

7 min

What's a chimera, and how common is chimerism? Most cases in humans are discovered by accident, so you could be a chimera and not even know it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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