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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.
February 04, 2021Animal Movement Disruptions Threaten BiodiversityAnimal movement changes are the result of human disruption of ecosystems. Find out why these changes pose a threat to species survival and to global biodiversity.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2021/02/04/animal-movement-disruptions-threaten-biodiversity/...more6minPlay
February 01, 2021Last Journey Simulation Follows Matter Through UniverseThe Last Journey Simulation used Mira, one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, to model how mass flows through our Universe. Find out how it breaks ground for future cosmological studies.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2021/02/01/last-journey-simulation-follows-matter-through-universe/...more7minPlay
January 26, 2021Tidal Dwarf Galaxy Reveals Clues About Star FormationA tidal dwarf galaxy has been the target of an international research team. Find out how their discoveries challenge what we thought we knew about how stars form.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2021/01/26/tidal-dwarf-galaxy-reveals-clues-about-star-formation/...more7minPlay
December 19, 2020Trees and Plants Losing Capacity to Stop Climate ChangeTrees and plants absorb carbon dioxide, mitigating climate change. Find out why a new study concludes that this C02 fertilization effect is getting weaker.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2020/12/19/trees-and-plants-losing-capacity-to-stop-climate-change/...more8minPlay
December 18, 2020Radio Signals Detected From Planet Beyond Solar SystemRadio signals from an exoplanet have been detected by a team of radio astronomers. Find out how this discovery contributes to the search for life beyond Earth.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2020/12/18/radio-signals-detected-from-planet-beyond-solar-system/...more6minPlay
December 14, 2020The Origins of Totalitarianism – A Human Rights Day Book ReviewInternational Human Rights Day is the perfect time to review a classic book. Find out why The Origins of Totalitarianism is rated one of the top non-fiction books of the 20th century.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2020/12/13/international-human-rights-day-a-review-of-the-origins-of-totalitarianism/...more9minPlay
December 09, 2020Patience: Where It Comes From and WhyPatience seems to be universally valued as a virtue. Find out how a new study sheds light on how our brains regulate our capacity to delay instant gratification.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2020/12/08/patience-where-it-comes-from-and-why/...more7minPlay
December 06, 2020World Soil Day Celebrates Healthy, Food Secure FutureWorld Soil Day celebrates the value of healthy soil. Find out what a new soil biodiversity report found on soil’s place in a sustainable future.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2020/12/05/world-soil-day-celebrates-healthy-food-secure-future/...more8minPlay
December 02, 2020Fast Radio Burst Puzzle Solved by Using Four TelescopesFast radio bursts have puzzled astronomers since their discovery in 2007. Find out how scientists have revealed their origin and their variability.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2020/12/01/fast-radio-burst-puzzle-solved-by-using-four-telescopes/...more6minPlay
November 30, 2020Net-Zero Emissions Bill Breaks Trudeau’s Climate PledgeNet-Zero Emissions is the stated goal of a bill tabled this week in Ottawa. Find out why opposition parties are calling it an empty shell.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2020/11/29/net-zero-emissions-bill-breaks-trudeaus-climate-pledge/...more6minPlay
FAQs about Dare to Know:How many episodes does Dare to Know have?The podcast currently has 167 episodes available.