# \["research"\] (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 361 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover \["research"\]. Page: Feed: --- ## [Is it getting too hot to travel?](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/too-hot-to-travel/107078614) _2026-08-25 · Life Matters - Separate stories podcast_ Europe is nearing the end of what has been an extremely hot summer, with one of the worst fire seasons in modern history. For locals, it's a frightening new reality. But research suggests it's also affecting tourism, with travellers cancelling or delaying trips due to heat concerns. The study revealed 20 per cent of participants had rejigged their recent holidays over weather concerns, so what… [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/ns/Z/5a.mp3) ## [Keeping your backyard friends safe from bird flu](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/why-you-should-consider-removing-your-backyard-bird-feeder/107076694) _2026-08-25 · Life Matters - Separate stories podcast_ Is there a bird feeder hanging in your backyard? Maybe you have some feathered friends who will eat right out of your hand? Up to 50 per cent of Australian households feed wild birds, but it might be time to stop — or at least change the way you do it — because experts are warning that backyard bird feeders can be a hotspot for bird flu transmission. We find out what else we can do to have a… [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/ns/Z/59.mp3) ## [The rural kids who'll remember Dolly Parton as 'the book lady'](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/the-rural-kids-who-ll-remember-dolly-parton-as-the-book-lady-/107078796) _2026-08-25 · Life Matters - Separate stories podcast_ As the world reflects on the legacy of Dolly Parton, who died overnight aged 80, millions of children will remember her simply as "the book lady". [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/ns/Z/58.mp3) ## [An ode to aunties and uncles, and the ways they shape us](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/an-ode-to-aunties-and-uncles/107078794) _2026-08-25 · Life Matters - Separate stories podcast_ When the devastating news of Dolly Parton’s passing reached the world, it was delivered by someone very dear to her – her nephew Bryan Seaver. That the man who knew her as Aunty Dolly was trusted with carrying this message highlights the important, but under-recognised role of aunts and uncles in a child's life. We celebrate mother's day, father's day, and even invite the grandparents along to… [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/ns/Z/5c.mp3) ## [Annabel Crabb on the Shakespearean adaptation that shaped a love of language](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/annabel-crabb-book-that-changed-my-life/107075444) _2026-08-24 · Life Matters - Separate stories podcast_ Children's Book Week is upon us, that magical time of year where parents across the land are up late pulling together last-minute costumes fashioned after their children's favourite characters from the page. Some favourites come and go. But others stay with you. So what are the children's books that keep you coming back decades after you outgrew them? For Annabel Crabb, there's one that's stayed… [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/nq/Z/u0.mp3) ## [Roadies in retirement: Life after life on the road](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/roadies-retirement-ageing-careers/107074190) _2026-08-24 · Life Matters - Separate stories podcast_ The 70s, 80s and 90s were the decades that built Australian rock music, and launched the careers of our nation's rock and roll royalty. But behind the scenes, working hard to make sure you didn't even know they were there, were the roadies. They started early, worked late, and spent life on the road for months at a stretch. It was an all-encompassing career that left little time to build a life… [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/nq/Z/u3.mp3) ## [Changing young minds on misogyny and extremism](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/changing-young-minds-on-misogyny-and-extremism/107074240) _2026-08-24 · Life Matters - Separate stories podcast_ New research from the University of Melbourne has found that young people are now significantly more likely than older generations to hold hostile attitudes towards women. [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/nq/Z/u7.mp3) ## [Head and Heart: When your loved one is stuck in negative self-talk](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/head-and-heart-negative-self-talk/107074162) _2026-08-24 · Life Matters - Separate stories podcast_ You think the world of your loved ones and could write pages and pages about what is so wonderful about them. But people don't see themselves in the same light and can often put themselves down. So what should you do when someone you love is stuck in a spiral of negative self-talk? [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/nq/Z/u1.mp3) ## [Are we taking Australia's gaming industry seriously?](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/australia-s-gaming-industry/107070014) _2026-08-23 · Life Matters - Separate stories podcast_ According to a new report from Screen Australia, 78 per cent of Australians have played a video game in the past six months. Around half of them say games play a significant role in their lives, whether they're playing just to have fun, to pass the time, or to connect with others and explore stories on a deeper level. Games development is one of the fastest-growing industries of Australia's screen… [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/np/Z/mm.mp3) ## [Who decides how we archive internet culture](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/digital-archive/107070078) _2026-08-23 · Life Matters - Separate stories podcast_ It's not too long ago that you probably watched your first video on YouTube.The platform is only 21 years old but has made a huge impact on our cultural landscape and Australian creators are being recognised for their contribution.Last week the National Film and Sound Archive announced 10 Australian creators were being inducted into the archive as a part of a Creator Capsule.But with so much… [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/np/Z/mk.mp3) ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/phD1mSTYRlMn) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [The 4 P’s of Being a CMO and Love in Your Content Episode](https://rockstarcmo.com/podcast) _2026-08-23 · The Rockstar CMO F'in' Marketing Podcast_ This week, our host Ian Truscott goes solo to share some work from Jon Evans, host of Uncensored CMO and experienced B2C CMO, and digs into what he calls the 4 P’s of the CMO - what marketing leaders need to pay attention to beyond Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. Jon suggests it’s Politics, People, Planning, and Persuasion, and Ian digs into these 4. Thirsty after all that talking, Ian then… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/MPNL3069775163.mp3) ## [372 - Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium & Working on a Large Research Vessel with Riley Versluis](https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/372-lake-winnipeg-research-consortium-working-on-a-large-research-vessel-with-riley-versluis/) _2026-08-23 · The Fisheries Podcast_ On this weeks episode Brendan is joined by Riley Versluis from the Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium. Riley is the science coordinator for the Consortium, where he oversees field operations for ecosystem research and monitoring. In addition, he manages the science crew on the M.V Namao, which is the 2nd largest ship on Lake Winnipeg, where he ensures effective project coordination and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bmvhqdzfcn3u47er/RileyV.mp3) ## [Does AI Have Consciousness?](https://josh-bersin.castos.com/episodes/does-ai-have-consciousness) _2026-08-22 · Josh Bersin · The Josh Bersin Company_ This week I wade into a global philosophical debate about whether advanced AI systems have consciousness. In other words, are they aware of their feelings and do they truly reflect on their own thoughts? Well we do know that LLM-based AI systems do “talk to themselves,” as new Anthropic has been studying in the J-Space . We also know that AI bots mimic feelings quite well and they try to tape into… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.castos.com/5ec15cd7392977-60728870/2582740/c1e-r170uo36gzs0wpw1-ok8nn9zphwvz-4ln0r5.mp3) ## [CCL Training: Understanding and Transforming Conflict (BRIDGE #8)](https://ccl.podbean.com/e/ccl-training-understanding-and-transforming-conflict-bridge-8/) _2026-08-22 · Citizens' Climate Lobby_ Recognize the difference between “High Conflict” and “Good Conflict,” understand the emotional and social forces that fuel polarization, and practice strategies, such as curiosity, looping, and resisting the binary to help move conversations from division to dialogue. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (6:49) High Conflict vs. Good Conflict (10:10) The Understory (12:48)… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9x8uy4rix36xbqn2/_BRIDGE_8_Trainingat6dp.mp3) ## [The new defense playbook: Partnerships, capital, capability](https://marketmatters.podbean.com/e/the-new-defense-playbook-partnerships-capital-capability/) _2026-08-21 · Making Sense_ In this episode of J.P. Morgan’s Making Sense, Mark Marengo, head of Diversified Industries Investment Banking, sits down with Derek Chollet, head of the JPMorganChase Center for Geopolitics, to unpack what’s changing across defense and aerospace. They discuss where investment is flowing, how emerging technologies are reshaping capability and military readiness and why deeper public-private… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/udr32egknk9gpmsq/0826_SRI_Defense_and_Aerospace_Podcast_FINAL6mcaf.mp3) ## [Tomato Gene Could Improve Crop Drought Recovery](https://www.seedworld.com/europe/2026/08/21/tomato-gene-crop-drought-recovery/) _2026-08-21 · Seed World Staff · Seed World_ Tomato gene SlbHLH70 helped plants survive drought and recover after rewatering by coordinating hormone signalling, stress responses and root development. The findings could give breeders a new target for developing more drought-resilient crop varieties. The post Tomato Gene Could Improve Crop Drought Recovery appeared first on Seed World . ## [Clouds and sea ice cover](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-skeptic/episodes/Clouds-and-sea-ice-cover-e3nlmma) _2026-08-21 · Kevin Roche · Healthy Skeptic_ Review of two new studies on Greenland Sea Ice Extent and cloud cover [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b608c1c/podcast/play/124491914/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-20%2F2f21de36-1d7e-c3f3-4463-29873b7f4d9d.m4a) ## [Why Better Corporate Governance Could Save England and Wales' Water Industry](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-b10f710/episodes/Why-Better-Corporate-Governance-Could-Save-England-and-Wales-Water-Industry-e3nn283) _2026-08-21 · SciPod · SciPod_ Every time someone turns on a tap, they expect it to work. Clean water should arrive reliably, wastewater should disappear safely, and rivers and beaches should remain healthy for future generations. Most people rarely think about the companies and regulators working behind the scenes because these systems are supposed to function quietly and effectively. Yet in recent years, England and Wales… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b10f710/podcast/play/124536515/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-21%2Fd77f50e2-4ed6-8a7e-7a75-7763cad39dff.mp3) ## [Seed Sector 2045: Why Public Trust Matters for Plant Breeding Innovation](https://www.seedworld.com/europe/2026/08/21/public-trust-plant-breeding-innovation/) _2026-08-21 · Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director · Seed World_ Plant breeding innovation in Europe depends on more than science and regulation. As NGTs move closer to approval, public trust, social licence, transparency and misinformation are becoming strategic issues for the seed sector. The post Seed Sector 2045: Why Public Trust Matters for Plant Breeding Innovation appeared first on Seed World . ## [S9 Ep49: Combatting sexual harassment in the military](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943749) _2026-08-21 · VoxTalks · VoxTalks Economics_ Norwegian conscripts arrive at boot camp straight out of school. They are assigned at random to a shared room and they live in it for the next eight weeks. Whatever the culture of that room turns out to be, they are stuck with it. We know that the military everywhere has a poor record on sexual harassment. Johanna Rickne (Stockholm University, CEPR) and her co-authors wanted to reduce its… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943749.mp3?modified=1787296994&sid=4966228&source=rss) ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iDj0PCIpnhhA) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [Red, White and Regulated](https://www.seedworld.com/us/2026/08/21/seed-labeling-regulations-database/) _2026-08-21 · Aimee Nielson - Seed World Contributor · Seed World_ Seed labeling rules can change from state to state. The Oregon Seed Association’s Seed Labeling Database gives companies one place to compare requirements, catch errors and navigate compliance before seed ships. The post Red, White and Regulated appeared first on Seed World . ## Samuel Holleran and Max Holleran, "Scattered Steel: The Afterlife of the World Trade Center" (Cornell UP, 2026) _2026-08-21 · New Books in Sociology_ Scattered Steel: The Afterlife of the World Trade Center (Cornell UP, 2026) traces the extraordinary journey of the twisted remnants of the World Trade Center. When the Towers fell on September 11, 2001, nearly all that remained was pulverized concrete and contorted steel. Dr. Samuel and Dr. Max Holleran investigate how fragments of these skyscrapers became modern relics, scattered across all… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NBNK8984787707.mp3) ## [The Welfare Queen w Ayo Edebiri (Fraud Friday)](https://omny.fm/shows/scam-goddess/the-welfare-queen-w-ayo-edebiri-fraud-friday) _2026-08-21 · Scam Goddess_ Happy Holidays, Con-gregation! We are revisiting our episode with Ayo Edebiri, one of our wildest episodes as we dig deep into the controversial tale of Linda Taylor, the Welfare Queen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/1e7b85fe-6b5f-43c1-817e-b473014125b7/a6a28784-1d1c-4bd3-9e13-b4ac0177e220/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=275ef73b-16f9-4bdb-aee9-b473014125c1) ## [3850: New DNS Flavor, Increase Your Energy, Microplastics & Coffee Cups, Multivitamins & Brain Health (FR)](https://cabral.libsyn.com/3850-new-dns-flavor-increase-your-energy-microplastics-coffee-cups-multivitamins-brain-health-fr) _2026-08-21 · The Cabral Concept_ Welcome back to this week's Friday Review where I can't wait to share with you the best of the week! I'm looking forward to reviewing: New DNS Flavor- Salted Carmel (product review) Increase Your Energy (tip of the week) Microplastics & Coffee Cups (research) Multivitamins & Brain Health (research) For all the details tune into this week's Cabral Concept 3850 – Enjoy the show and let me know what… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/cabral/3850-08-2126_EDITED.mp3?dest-id=334352) ## On the Edge: Stories about not having control _2026-08-21 · The Story Collider_ While we often like to think we're in control of our own lives, both of our storytellers learn that some things remain beyond our grasp, no matter how hard we try to steer the outcome. Part 1: After years of helping others safely navigate glaciers, Monte Montepare suddenly finds himself at the mercy of one. Part 2: Jessica Lee Williamson's OCD fixates on a single question: how will she die? Monte… [Listen](https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/24d29003-4102-4941-9391-e28d38f0cfad.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## [The Best Partnerships Don’t Sell Machines. They Build Better Ones](https://www.seedworld.com/canada/2026/08/20/nexeed-cimbria-partnership/) _2026-08-20 · Alessandro Carboni · Seed World_ I first met the Nexeed team about 12 years ago. Back then I was a field technician with Cimbria, installing optical sorters in seed processing plants around the world. Canada \[…\] The post The Best Partnerships Don’t Sell Machines. They Build Better Ones appeared first on Seed World . ## [Ask Aunty: Is a secret crush meant to stay secret forever?](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/ask-aunty-secret-crush-friend-diary/107061978) _2026-08-20 · Life Matters - Separate stories podcast_ This week, the Aunties weigh in on matters of the heart, advising a listener who's been harbouring a secret crush on a close friend. After a platonic weekend away, Mikey realised he'd left behind a notebook where he'd been scribing private thoughts about his true feelings. Is it time to 'fess up to his friend, or can he retrieve the diary before they discover what's inside? [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/nn/Z/ga.mp3) ## [Start thinking about a 'good death' while you're alive](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/how-to-have-a-good-death/107061980) _2026-08-20 · Life Matters - Separate stories podcast_ Death, as they say, is a fact of life. But have you thought about how you'd like yours to go? We don't all get the choice, but considering how you'd like to prepare for a good death (should you get the chance) can be worthwhile. Thinking about the practical and physical elements of death, all the way to the more existential and spiritual questions, can give you a sense of peace and control. It can… [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/nn/Z/g8.mp3) ## [Making time to talk about death and telling your crush your true feelings](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/good-death-and-secret-crush-revealed/106986808) _2026-08-20 · Life Matters - Full program podcast_ We all die. But how much have you thought about what will happen before, during and after? Funeral celebrant and author Jackie Bailey explores why planning for a "good death" can bring a sense of peace and control, and make the grieving process a whole lot easier for the people you'll eventually leave behind. There's nothing like a secret crush. But should it stay that way? This week, Aunties… [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/nn/Z/gb.mp3) ## [Canada’s Plant Breeding Future Depends on People, Not Just Funding](https://www.seedworld.com/canada/2026/08/20/canadian-plant-breeding-new-ecosystem/) _2026-08-20 · Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor · Seed World_ As Canada rethinks its plant breeding ecosystem, researchers like Yue Yu show why the next model must make room for genomics, innovation and a new generation of breeders. There’s a \[…\] The post Canada’s Plant Breeding Future Depends on People, Not Just Funding appeared first on Seed World . ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AgjN9R8Dzpzd) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [When Does AI Help Learning - and When Does It Replace It?](https://aipodcast.education/when-does-ai-help-learning-and-when-does-it-replace-it) _2026-08-20 · AI in Education Podcast_ What does the research actually tell us about when generative AI helps learning, and when it starts to replace it? Ray and Dan are joined by Dr Natasha Arthars and Dr Hongzhi (Veronica) Yang from the University of Sydney, and Dr Matthew Hill from the Barker Institute, to explore the new "Young People, Learning and Generative AI" report. Drawing together a huge body of research, the report moves… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aiineducationpodcast/S18_E1_Barker_Report.mp3?dest-id=1569005) ## [The robots have gone bananas.](https://www.thecyberwire.com/podcasts/daily-podcast/2619/notes) _2026-08-20 · FEED_ Federal agencies warn of an active campaign targeting critical infrastructure. Citrix races to patch critical NetScaler flaws. More than 50,000 exposed Stripe API keys raise fraud concerns. Black Hat and DEF CON attendees are targeted in a new social engineering campaign. Atlassian, Splunk, and Cisco fix hundreds of vulnerabilities. A new Android banking trojan adds an unusual twist. A healthcare… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pdrl.fm/85df76/traffic.megaphone.fm/CYBW7615996776.mp3) ## [The New, Post-AI, World Of Employment: How Everything Has Changed](https://josh-bersin.castos.com/episodes/the-new-post-ai-world-of-employment-how-everything-has-changed) _2026-08-20 · Josh Bersin · The Josh Bersin Company_ I’ve been talking with hundreds of companies about AI and employee issues, and in many ways the entire world of HR, management, and leadership has changed. Employers are worried about job redesign, AI solutions, skills, and strategic of high-volume hiring. They’re slowing the hiring process, trying to be more strategic about growth, with a frenzied push for productivity. And that word means… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.castos.com/5ec15cd7392977-60728870/2580463/c1e-3v6kuwo69wfnd2q0-dmdv7446t7gj-0kkqlc.mp3) ## [Computed Tomography–Derived Abrupt Wall-Thickness Transitions as Complementary Markers of Ventricular Tachycardia Substrate in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy](https://traffic.libsyn.com/jacccepaudio/JACCEP_marchlinski_082026_01.mp3) _2026-08-20 · JACC Specialty Journals_ In this episode, Frank Marchlinski, MD, Deputy Editor of JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, discusses a study evaluating whether abrupt wall-thickness transitions on cardiac CT scans can help identify critical ventricular tachycardia (VT) substrate in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy. The investigators found that these CT-derived structural markers frequently co-localized with VT isthmus… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jacccepaudio/JACCEP_marchlinski_082026_01.mp3?dest-id=311460) ## [Author Interview: INSIGHT Model: Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Real-World EHR-Based Screening of Transthyretin Amyloidosis Cardiomyopathy | JACC: Advances](https://traffic.libsyn.com/jacccepaudio/JACCADV_kalra_081826_01.mp3) _2026-08-20 · JACC Specialty Journals_ Dinesh Kalra and Javed Butler discuss the development of an artificial intelligence screening tool to identify high-risk patients who should be considered for diagnostic testing for ATTR-cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) from an unselected heart failure (HF) population. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jacccepaudio/JACCADV_kalra_081826_01.mp3?dest-id=311460) ## [Inflation for July of 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-skeptic/episodes/Inflation-for-July-of-2026-e3ngu55) _2026-08-20 · Kevin Roche · Healthy Skeptic_ A discussion of the CPI report for July [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b608c1c/podcast/play/124335717/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F4aff09c7-0b34-3c38-6b4b-b31b352ea9a3.m4a) ## [Breeding More Into Cottonseed](https://www.seedworld.com/us/2026/08/20/cottonseed-breeding-yield-resistance-value/) _2026-08-20 · Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor · Seed World_ From nematode resistance that protects yield to gene silencing that could open new food and feed markets, cotton breeders and researchers are asking genetics to deliver more. The post Breeding More Into Cottonseed appeared first on Seed World . ## [The future vaccine landscape: reaching more people with new technologies](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-b10f710/episodes/The-future-vaccine-landscape-reaching-more-people-with-new-technologies-e3nles2) _2026-08-20 · SciPod · SciPod_ For more than half a century, vaccines have quietly transformed human life. They have prevented suffering on a scale that is difficult to imagine, protecting millions of children from diseases that once claimed countless lives. Many of the most dramatic public health victories of the modern era have been built on vaccination. Diseases that once filled hospitals, overwhelmed families, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b10f710/podcast/play/124483906/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-20%2Fbe19874e-c12a-02f8-5922-d2bbe7c5efd8.mp3) ## [Beccy Owen - Giving Your First Seminar: What I Learned](https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-giving-your-first-seminar/) _2026-08-20 · Dementia Researcher Blogs_ Beccy Owen narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. What if the thing you've been dreading since day one of your PhD turns out to be the best week of work you do all year? A seminar isn't an exam, and the audience isn't waiting to catch you out. In this blog, Beccy talks through what actually made the difference: pulling a year of scattered experiments into one place, working out the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b07adf8e-8016-4b7e-9b0d-c90a623a3d7a.mp3) ## Claudia Kreklau, "The Making of Modern Eating: How the German Middle Class Forged the Way We Eat, 1780–1910" (Berghahn, 2026) _2026-08-20 · New Books in Sociology_ Nineteenth-century Germany invented the way we eat. Women experimenting in households, French chefs fleeing guillotines, and one of the most rapidly evolving food industries in the world forged recognizably modern eating practices between 1780 and 1910. While central Europeans merely aimed to survive long winters, experiment with translated recipes and curious ingredients from abroad, and embrace… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NBNK8763120774.mp3) ## [Gene Discovery Could Unlock Hidden Crop Traits](https://www.seedworld.com/europe/2026/08/20/gene-discovery-hidden-crop-traits/) _2026-08-20 · Seed World Staff · Seed World_ Crop traits for disease resistance, yield and climate resilience may become easier for breeders to access after researchers identified three genes that suppress recombination in chromosome regions where useful genetic variation has often remained out of reach. The post Gene Discovery Could Unlock Hidden Crop Traits appeared first on Seed World . ## [Trump's Pick to Quiet HHS Chaos Heads to the Senate](https://tradeoffs.org/2026/04/02/trumps-pick-to-quiet-the-chaos-at-hhs) _2026-08-20 · Tradeoffs_ President Trump has nominated former health care executive Chris Klomp to help RFK Jr. get his health agenda back on track. Guest: Dan Diamond , White House Reporter, Washington Post This episode was produced by Ryan Levi, edited by Dan Gorenstein and Leslie Walker, and mixed by Andrew Parrella and Cedric Wilson. The Tradeoffs theme song was composed by Ty Citerman. Additional music this episode… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/tradeoffs/e/6a847563b9d83ea9cce71264/media.mp3) ## [3849: New Research: Fall Asleep Faster & Stay Asleep Longer As You Age (TT)](https://cabral.libsyn.com/3849-new-research-fall-asleep-faster-stay-asleep-longer-as-you-age-tt) _2026-08-20 · The Cabral Concept_ If you're using melatonin to sleep better, new research may change how you think about when and how much to take. On today's show, I explore the latest research on melatonin, including how it may affect sleep onset, sleep quality, nighttime awakenings, and morning grogginess. I'll break down what researchers discovered about the ideal dosage, why timing may depend on the type of melatonin you… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/cabral/3849-08-2026_EDITED.mp3?dest-id=334352) ## [Why Swimming Is A Policy Issue](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-things-policy--taksha/episodes/Why-Swimming-Is-A-Policy-Issue-e3nl1s9) _2026-08-20 · Takshashila Institution · All Things Policy_ India recorded 38,503 drowning deaths in 2022, 9.1% of all accidental deaths in the country (source: NCRB). Yet swimming is still treated as a summer hobby for the urban few, not the public-health and sporting priority the numbers demand. On this episode of All Things Policy, Malathi Reanti is in conversation with Hakimuddin Habibulla OLY, 2000 Sydney Olympian and founder of Swimming Matters,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f4c5dde4/podcast/play/124470601/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-20%2F44c3c7e3-a3ca-c935-5b7e-721fdc4765ce.mp3) ## [The Need to End Mercury Fillings for Children Now](https://mercola.libsyn.com/the-need-to-end-mercury-fillings-for-children-now) _2026-08-20 · Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health_ Dental amalgam is approximately 50% mercury by weight, and it releases a vapor that can be inhaled and absorbed, with children's developing neurological systems potentially more sensitive to its effects Since 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised dentists to avoid mercury fillings in children under 6 and other higher-risk patients, but the recommendation carries no… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mercola/8.20_Lead_The_Need_to_End_Mercury_Fillings_for_Children_Now.mp3?dest-id=574508) ## [Social Studies: Why we love a whinge](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/social-studies-whinge/107056656) _2026-08-19 · Life Matters - Separate stories podcast_ Love it or hate it, the reality is we all whinge at some point in our lives. It is a part of human behaviour and can be a way to connect with others and build a sense of shared commonality and experience. But when does whinging go too far? [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/nm/Z/f1.mp3) ## [What would be on your wishlist for a renters' utopia?](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/what-would-be-on-your-wishlist-for-a-renters-utopia-/107056674) _2026-08-19 · Life Matters - Separate stories podcast_ Home ownership remains out of reach for a huge swathe of Australians, which means in turn, more people are renting long-term. So what could we do to make life as a renter a bit closer to the great Australian dream? The Australian Council of Trade Unions has taken its wishlist to the government, it's proposing increased investment in public housing but also some stronger rights for tenants,… [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/nm/Z/f3.mp3) ## [Trouble sleeping? 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So, what gets in the way of a good night's sleep as… [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/nm/Z/f2.mp3) ## [Imagining a renters' utopia and why poor sleep might be limiting your career](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/renters-minimum-lease-sleep-work-whinging/107002608) _2026-08-19 · Life Matters - Full program podcast_ With home ownership still out of reach for a huge swathe of Australians, the Australian Council of Trade Unions is calling on the government to improve stability for long-term renters. Its wishlist includes increased investment in public housing and stronger tenant rights, including minimum two-year lease terms. Housing policy researcher Hal Pawson joins two lifelong renters to explore what… [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/nm/Z/9h.mp3) ## [Black hole stars and cola cures](https://www.3cr.org.au/lostinscience/episode/black-hole-stars-and-cola-cures) _2026-08-19 · Linden Ashcroft, Chris Lassig, Stu Burns · Lost in Science_ Was Soundgarden on the money when they predicted black hole suns? Can Coke fix an upset stomach? Join Stu, Chris and Linden to find out on this week's episode of Lost in Science. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/lost-in-science/2026/08/20/0830/202608200830_lost-in-science_64.mp3)