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Transistor is podcast of scientific curiosities and current events, featuring guest hosts, scientists, and story-driven reporters. Presented by radio and podcast powerhouse PRX, with support from the Sloan Foundation.
更新频率:
every 18 days
平均音频长度:
16 minutes
英语
美国
62 集
自从 2015年2月2日
episodic
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~52.14% of listeners are from United States.
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US
52.14%
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39.28%
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ZA
5.35%
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GB
0.71%
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CA
0.71%
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AT
0.35%
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IL
0.35%
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DK
0.35%
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0.35%
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IN
0.35%
Others
0.06%
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Vaccinations, in one form or another, have been around longer than the United States. In fact, during the Revolutionary War in 1776, future first lady Abigail Adams pursued the controversial scientific technique to protect her 5 children against a threat more dangerous than an army of Redcoats. H...
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Reporter Quentin Cooper brings us this story.
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On May 2, 2015, beekeepers Pam Arnold and Kristy Allen got hit with a pesticide. They couldn't see it or smell it, but when they saw their bees writhing on the ground and dying they knew something was seriously wrong. They called a panel of scientists at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
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The headlines are often full of advice for women about when they should have children. Marnie Chesterton goes digging into the fertility stats and myths for modern women. Prepare to be surprised.
Humans have always been interested in controlling the weather. In the past we used raindances and sacrifices; today we turn to science. Cloud seeding is practiced all over the world, but there's still a lot we don't know about it. Delve into the surprising history, the controversial present, and ...
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