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Entertaining & educational conversations about science, tech, + more. Hosted by Ira Flatow. From WNYCStudios #SciFriBookClub 📚 'Forest Walking: Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America'

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Top 5 Most Liked Skeets (14 days)

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Research indicates songbird species might intentionally travel together during migration, giving each other a possible boost in survival. Dr. Joely DeSimone joins us to talk about untangling avian relationships.

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It's time for #SciFri 📻 We kick off with @cbquist.bsky.social, who joins the guest host @sophiebushwick.bsky.social to discuss an asteroid that was spotted before reaching Earth’s atmosphere and other stories from the week in science.

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In her memoir, wildlife ecologist Dr. RaeWynn Grant reflects on her career in conservation and navigating the field as a Black woman.

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A supermoon and a partial lunar eclipse will be visible tonight. So, what does that mean? (Open 🧵)

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Classrooms and schools without air conditioning are getting hotter, impacting teachers and children. In today's episode, talk about how learning has become more challenging as the planet heats up. Plus, the top science news of the week. Listen here 🎧: pod.link/73329284

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The EPA has determined that more than 300 Superfund sites are at risk of flooding. However, the number of flood-prone sites may be more than twice that.

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Research indicates songbird species might intentionally travel together during migration, giving each other a possible boost in survival. Dr. Joely DeSimone joins us to talk about untangling avian relationships.

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In her memoir, wildlife ecologist Dr. RaeWynn Grant reflects on her career in conservation and navigating the field as a Black woman.

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The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire joins us to answer your questions about when to get the latest COVID-19 shot, the efficacy of rapid tests, and more.

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The latest round of COVID shots is now available, but uptake is lower with each new booster round. In today's episode, we answer your most pressing questions about them. Listen here 🎧: pod.link/73329284

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