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Dare to Know is a podcast published by David Morton Rintoul offering feature stories aimed at those who find meaning in understanding our universe, our place in nature and our humanity.... more
FAQs about Dare to Know:How many episodes does Dare to Know have?The podcast currently has 167 episodes available.
April 06, 2024WISHFUL THINKING LEADS TO POOR DECISION MAKINGWishful thinking, or dismissing beliefs that make us uncomfortable, even if they’re true, is a common human weakness. Find out how a new study examined how we tend to avoid thinking about negative consequences and how we can learn to manage this familiar tendency....more7minPlay
March 30, 2024Ice Cap Melting Affects Global Timekeeping SystemsIce cap melting is one of many adverse results of global warming and climate change. Find out how the flow of meltwater from Earth’s poles to its equator is affecting our planet’s rotation rate and how our atomic clocks measure time....more8minPlay
March 23, 2024Milky Way’s Origins Revealed Using Gaia ObservatoryThe Milky Way’s origins have puzzled scientists since we first realized its one of countless galaxies in our universe. Find out how scientists have applied information from the Gaia Space Observatory and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey to uncover two of our galaxy’s earliest star streams....more7minPlay
March 15, 2024Memory Depends on ‘Spacing Effect’ and VariationMemory has puzzled scholars since the dawn of civilization. Find out how new research shows that spacing out study periods, along with varying the context of the item we’re trying to remember, improves our memories....more7minPlay
March 08, 2024Bumblebee Hives Can Progress Through Shared LearningBumblebee hives can provide fascinating insights into animal behaviour in groups. Find out how a new study suggests that bees can learn complex, multi-step tasks through social interaction....more7minPlay
March 06, 2024Odysseus Lunar Lander Completes Mission Despite SetbacksOdysseus is the name of the first American spacecraft to land on the moon in 52 years. Find out how its missions succeeded despite enduring and overcoming some demanding challenges and setbacks....more7minPlay
February 24, 2024Robots With AI Also Need Physical IntelligenceRobots with AI (artificial intelligence) are emerging as developers combine large language models (LLMS) with autonomous devices. Find out why they’re discovering that it takes far more than linguistic skills to replicate basic human abilities....more8minPlay
February 17, 2024Migratory Species Face Risk of ExtinctionMigratory species are the subject of a new report presented at the United Nations this week. Find out why populations of migratory animals are declining, and what scientists recommend to conserve and sustain these threatened species and their habitats....more8minPlay
February 10, 2024Black Holes and Galaxies Coexisted in the Early UniverseBlack holes and galaxies existed together during the first one percent of our universe’s existence. Find out why this upends conventional thinking on how stars, galaxies and black holes formed after the Big Bang....more7minPlay
February 03, 2024Brain Cells Organize Using Unexpectedly Simple PrinciplesBrain cells have a remarkable capacity to organize themselves. Find out how a new study explains the strikingly simple networking processes behind these vital connections....more8minPlay
FAQs about Dare to Know:How many episodes does Dare to Know have?The podcast currently has 167 episodes available.