Month: January 2020

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Science In Action - Adapting California

Roland Pease is joined by California based science Journalist Molly Bentley as we examine the impact of earthquakes and fires. California has experienced both in the last year - What’s it like to live with a constant threat from these extreme events? We also take a look at NASA’s plans for a new mission to Mars – to look for signs on life.

Picture: Roland Pease with science journalist Molly Bentley, Credit: BBC

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Byzantium And The Crusades - Introduction: Byzantium And The Crusades Episode 2

This episode follows Byzantium's appeal to Pope Urban II for help against the Turks, and the resulting military campaign, that in later years became known as the First Crusade - one of the most extraordinary military expeditions in world history.

Please take a look at my website nickholmesauthor.com where you can download a free copy of The Byzantine World War, my book that describes the origins of the First Crusade.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Made (entirely) in China: a tech behemoth rises

No longer content just to assemble devices, Chinese firms want to design them and the infrastructure around them—and in some sectors they look set to succeed. Our correspondent visits indigenous communities along the icy sliver of water between Russia and America. And why North Korean students get illegal tutoring. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer
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Bay Curious - What Are Those Grids of Glass in the Sidewalk — And Why Are They Purple?

Listener Britt McEachern is a tour guide in San Francisco, and spends a lot of time walking around city streets. He's noticed grids of glass embedded in the sidewalk and wants to know what they are. Take a journey with reporter Jessica Placzek to learn the purpose and origins of these gems beneath your feet.


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What Are Those Grids of Glass in the Sidewalk — And Why Are They Purple?

Quiz: Test Your Bay Area Knowledge


Reported by Jessica Placzek. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Katie McMurran and Rob Speight. Additional support from Julie Caine, Paul Lancour, Kyana Moghadam, Suzie Racho, Ethan Lindsey and Patricia Yollin.

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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - Billionaires’ Favorite Tax Reform

When President Trump passed his tax overhaul in 2017, Democrats and Republicans were excited about the prospect of one specific provision. ‘Opportunity zones’ were meant to spur investment in low-income communities. Two years later, it’s unclear if that has actually happened. Billionaires, on the other hand, are benefitting from the program left and right.

Guest: Justin Elliott, reporter at ProPublica. 

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Short Wave - Compost Your Loved Ones

There aren't that many options for putting your loved ones to rest. There's burial. There's cremation. Now, later this year in Washington state, it'll be legal to compost a human body. Soil scientist Lynne Carpenter-Boggs tells us how the process works and why she describes it as "beautiful." Carpenter-Boggs is also a research advisor at Recompose, a human composting company in Washington. Follow host Maddie Sofia on Twitter @maddie_sofia. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.

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The NewsWorthy - New Laws, AI Detects Cancer & Friends Leaves Netflix (+ Achieving New Year’s Resolutions) – Thursday, January 2nd, 2020

The news to know for Thursday, January 2nd, 2020!

What to know today about several new laws now in effect across the country, why it was a tense two days at the U.S. embassy in Iraq, and remembering an NBA icon.

Plus: we're talking about research showing AI finds cancer better than doctors, the first doll with a hearing aid, and another music milestone for Mariah Carey...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about actually achieving your new year's resolution in 2020. Guest Tonya Dalton shares how to embrace "JOMO" to be more productive and even suggests replacing your to-do list. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest and any of the stories mentioned in this episode.

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Sources:

New state laws taking effect in 2020: ABC News, CNN, NYT, USA Today, TechCrunch, CNBC, Market Watch

Protesters storm U.S. Embassy in Iraq: AP, Washington Post

Hong Kong Protesters Arrested: ABC News

Australia Wildfires: AP

Former NBA commissioner died: ESPN, CBS Sports

AI system better at breast cancer detection: Cnet, WSJ, Reuters

TikTok releases first ‘transparency report’: The Verge, NBC News

 ‘Friends’ no longer on Netflix: Variety, Deadline

Mariah Carey’s four decade record: E News, Billboard

American Girl’s new doll first with hearing loss: GMA, Today Show, People

 

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The Goods from the Woods - TEASER – Patreon Episode #9 – “CATS” with Kyle Clark

This week on the Patreon, Rivers and Carter went to the movies with our ol' buddy, comedian and co-host of the podcast "This is Rad!", Kyle Clark, to discuss the new film 'CATS'. Is this film a simple box office fiasco? Or is this film actually a projection of the nightmarish visions of a man dying of a PCP overdose in the fire swamps of the Uncanny Valley? Find out now! Make the Jellicle Choice by signing up for our Patreon now and get an extra episode every week and MORE! for only $5 a month! http://www.Patreon.com/TheGoodsPod