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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2256: Darwin and Emotion

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on June 27, 2022 · Episode: 2256 Darwin uses emotional expression to explain our kinship with animals. Today, we smile with our animal cousins.

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Pope to Meet with U.S. Church Leaders over Clergy Sex Abuse

Tom Gjelten, NPR

Posted on September 12, 2018 · Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, will meet in Rome with Francis and other church leaders to discuss further investigations into abuse

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After 5 Years As Pope, Francis’ Charismatic Image Has Taken Some Hits

SYLVIA POGGIOLI, NPR

Posted on March 12, 2018 · The pope has focused on the poor and boosting interfaith dialogue. But he has attracted criticism over his handling of issues including clerical sex abuse and the status of women in the church

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 3284: Spiders and STEM

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on December 19, 2022 · Episode: 3284 A place for scary spiders in STEM education. Today, Spiders and STEM education.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2386: One of These Is True

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on October 30, 2022 · Episode: 2386 Things we know are false, but one of them is true. Which one? Today, one of these is true.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2244: The Gentleman Traveler

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on June 11, 2022 · Episode: 2244 The Gentleman traveler: Victorian polymath, Francis Galton. Today, we travel the wilds with the highborn.

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Questions about caring for your pets? Ask a vet!

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Posted on June 3, 2022 · Today, in our 'Ask a Vet' conversation, veterinarian experts address pet care questions and concerns, to include diet, hygiene, training, and even sterilization questions.

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