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Episode Notes “Top Secrets” We all have something to hide, but only recently have the leading secrecy scientists exposed how keeping and sharing information affects us. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording...

Episode Notes “Not So Cold Blooded” Reptiles have a reputation as primitive, emotionless creatures.  Experts say countering this myth could help protect them from habitat loss. Brian Lemon reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This rec...

Episode Notes “The Science of Scratching” The brain’s appetite for a good scratch is insatiable, and scientists are starting to understand why. Brian Lemon reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced by AIRSLA excl...

Episode Notes "The Psychological Toll of Method Acting” Whether it’s on stage or screen, acting demands a lot from performers.  Neuroscience and psychology reveal what happens in the brain when an actor fully immerses themselves in a role. Brian Lemon reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the l...

Episode Notes “Why Nothing Really Matters” Gaping cosmic voids might hold the answers to dark matter, dark energy and the very foundation of the universe. Brian Lemon reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced by...

Episode Notes “Dressed to Differentiate” New analyses make sense of ancient adornments, documenting their role as a marker of identity. Brian Lemon reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced by AIRSLA exclusively...

Episode Notes “A Dark War and a Bright Sky” From great leaders to great comets, astronomy played a crucial role in the American Civil War. Brian Lemon reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced by AIRSLA exclusive...

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Episode Notes Notes go here Notes go here Brian Lemon reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced by AIRSLA exclusively for use by individuals who are visually and/or print impaired. AIRSLA This podcast is produced...

Episode Notes “Animals That Changed Humanity Forever” From dogs to Horses, domestication was a game-changer for us, and for the creatures we took into our care” Part one of 3: Dogs (to be followed by parts 2 and 3 - cats and horses). Brian Lemon reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in sc...

Episode Notes “The Opiod Crisis Is Not Over” As fentanyl and synthetic opioids claim record numbers of lives, researchers and public health teams are racing to reverse the drugs’ deadly effects.  Yet durable solutions are proving elusive. Brian Lemon reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest...

Episode Notes “The Science of Recreational Fear” Whether it’s a haunted house or a horror flick, some of us can’t resist a good scare.  Emerging research suggests that recreational fear may also benefit our mental health, Brian Lemon reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and te...

Episode Notes “Sleeping Beauty” Otherwise completely healthy, this 5-year-old girl arrived in the pediatric emergency department sound asleep - and nothing would wake her. Brian Lemon reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recordin...

Episode Notes Stephen Hawking Once Threw A Party for Time Travelers If you want to attend Stephen Hawking’s infamous cocktail party, You’d better figure out how time travel works for a journey back to 2009. Brian Lemon reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news f...

Episode Notes Vital Signs - Overloaded Already in treatment for cancer, a 74-year-old woman faces another harrowing medical obstacle when her kidneys start to fail. Brian Lemon reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is pr...

Episode Notes “Road Trip to The Red Planet” A tourist jaunt to Mars wouldn’t exactly be a relaxing vacation, for more than a few reasons. Brian Lemon reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced by AIRSLA exclusivel...

Episode Notes “How The Sunk Cost Fallacy Impacts Your Relationships” Whether you’ve invested money, time or effort, learn how to recognize and overcome this insidious psychological phenomenon. Brian Lemon reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious...

Episode Notes “New Genomics Databases Could Drive Major Breakthroughs” The projects are poised to offer unprecedented insights into human genetic diversity and improve treatment of disease. Discover - New Genomics Databases Could Drive Major Breakthroughs - 1-15-24 - Read by Brian Lemon - AIRSLA Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge conte...

Episode Notes “Battle for The Deep Sea” The bottom of the Pacific is home to thousands of sea creatures new to science. Will that be enough to save it from the destruction of deep-sea mining? Discover - Deep Sea Mining - 1_14_24 - Read by Brian Lemon - AIRSLA Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazi...

Episode Notes Notes go here Notes go here Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced by AIRSLA exclusively for use by individuals who are visually and/or print impaired. AIRSLA This podcast is produc...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine Researchers have long practiced honorary authorship, but the rise of artificial intelligence is making it even easier. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced b...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine This 20-year-old college student didn’t even want to come to the hospital. But when his friends convinced him to go to the emergency room, his erratic behavior was only the first sign that something was amiss. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides th...

Episode Notes A month after recovering from Covid-19, Trevor had never felt sicker. But it was the 13-year-old’s failing heart that pointed to a new and unusual illness. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recordin...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine The beloved fright night is the product of more than 2,000 years of religious and cultural interplay. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced by AIRSLA exclusiv...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine Can a controversial philanthropic philosophy navigate the thorny issues of human experimentation? Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced by AIRSLA exclusively...