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Video production by Bobby Lord. Mix and sound design by Bobby Lord and Sam Bair.
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May 13
Hantavirus: How Scary Is It??
A weird virus has popped up on a cruise ship, and it’s making a bunch of us nervous. It’s a type of hantavirus called Andes virus, and scientists think that it’s infected almost a dozen people so far — three of them have died. And now people are getting off the boat, some of them ... Show More
31m 57s
Apr 30
Boredom: Is It Good For You?
We keep hearing that we need to be BORED more, with people online swearing that boredom can work magic — restoring your mind, and even supercharging your creativity. So, is boredom secretly good for us? We talk to cognitive neuroscientist Prof. James Danckert and organizational p ... Show More
33m 5s
Nov 2024
Deep Energy 1843 - When Planets Dream - Part 2
Background Music for Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation, Massage, Yoga, Studying and Therapy <br />…… <br />Hi everyone, this is Jim Butler and welcome to the Deep Energy Podcast 1842 and 1843 - when Planets Dream - Parts 1 and 2 ………….. Please remember to turn on automatic downloads, ... Show More
28m 35s
Feb 2022
Human Refrigerators, Poop Knives, Whacky Tongues
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us! Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Click here to follow our sibling podcast, Ask Us Anything! -- Follow our ... Show More
54m 48s
Nov 2024
Deep Energy 1854 - Morning Glory - Part 1
Background Music for Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation, Massage, Yoga, Studying and Therapy <br />…… <br />Hi everyone, this is Jim Butler and welcome to the Deep Energy Podcast 1854 and 1855 - Morning Glory - Parts 1 and 2 ………….. Please remember to turn on automatic downloads, like ... Show More
28m 45s
Nov 2024
Deep Energy 1855 - Morning Glory - Part 2
Background Music for Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation, Massage, Yoga, Studying and Therapy <br />…… <br />Hi everyone, this is Jim Butler and welcome to the Deep Energy Podcast 1854 and 1855 - Morning Glory - Parts 1 and 2 ………….. Please remember to turn on automatic downloads, like ... Show More
28m 39s
Dec 2024
Deep Energy 1877 - A Deeper Meditation Practice - Part 1
Background Music for Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation, Massage, Yoga, Studying and Therapy <br />…… <br />Hi everyone, this is Jim Butler and welcome to the Deep Energy Podcast 1877 and 1878 - A Deeper Meditation Practice - Parts 1 and 2 ………….. Please remember to turn on automatic ... Show More
29m 9s