Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe New Conservationists: Thanks to Conservation Efforts, Pandas, Wolves and Panthers Are Making a Comeback (Part 4)
Tens of thousands of animal species are facing extinction, mostly because of human activity. But thanks to conservationists, there are some animals t…
1 year, 2 months ago
The New Conservationists: Meet the Next Generation of Conservationists (Part 3)
Ashleigh Papp, an animal scientist turned storyteller, shifts our perspective on the modern conservationist. With low wages and expectations of free …
1 year, 2 months ago
The New Conservationists: AI is Making Meaning from the Sounds and Visuals of Wildlife (Part 2)
Ashleigh Papp, an animal scientist turned storyteller, takes us on into the field. Conservationists and animal behaviorists were once restricted to w…
1 year, 2 months ago
The New Conservationists: Where Do Zoos Fit into the Conservation Puzzle? (Part 1)
Ashleigh Papp, an animal scientist turned storyteller, takes us on a trip to the zoo. People are divided on zoos, but as Papp explains, the thoughtfu…
1 year, 3 months ago
AI-Generated Audio Is Entering the Podcast World
If you were intrigued—or disturbed—by the artificial intelligence podcast on your Spotify Wrapped, you may wonder how AI audio works. Audio Overview …
1 year, 3 months ago
Leaded Gasoline, Orca Hats and ‘Disease X’
An outbreak of an unknown illness has occurred in the Democratic of the Congo, which has already been dealing with the spread of mpox. A new study fi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Iron Deficiency and Anemia May Be More Common Than We Know
Low iron levels can cause fatigue and impact mental health, but doctors often miss cases of iron deficiency and anemia. Pediatric hematologist Angela…
1 year, 3 months ago
Anthony Fauci Is Worried about Bird Flu—And How Our Divisions Could Help It Hurt Us
Anthony Fauci speaks with Tanya Lewis, senior editor for health and medicine at Scientific American, about his remarkable career, as detailed in his …
1 year, 3 months ago
A Psychologist’s Tips for Avoiding Overconsumption This Black Friday
Black Friday sales have gone from one-day in-person shopping bonanzas to a multiday deals extravaganza. It’s tempting to give in to the seasonal pres…
1 year, 3 months ago
What RFK, Jr., Could Mean for Public Health, and How Tobacco Use Has Dropped Unevenly
Donald Trump has nominated RFK, Jr., to run the Department of Health and Human Services, a position that includes oversight of the Centers for Diseas…
1 year, 3 months ago