Entanglements, by Undark

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After a two-year hiatus, the Undark podcast returns with a new format and a new name: Entanglements. Join science journalists Brooke Borel and Anna Rothschild as they invite guests with both expertise and divergent opinions on some of the most contentious and politicized areas of science today, from vaccines and GMOs to deep sea mining, AI, and the origins of Covid. Their goal: To see if they can break through the discord and find common ground. Far from an exercise in false balance, Entanglements, like Undark, seeks to bring civil discussion — and a bit of fun and wonder — back to the intersection of science and culture.

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Ep. 55: In Pursuit of Climate-Friendly Refrigerants

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05/31/21 • 23 min

In December of last year, Congress passed legislation that gives the Environmental Protection Agency authority to phase out most hydrofluorocarbons — potent greenhouse gases that keep refrigerators cool — over the next 15 years. But there's no perfect alternative to replace them.

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Ep. 34: The Tree of Life, Science in the White House, and the Year at Undark

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12/27/18 • 46 min

Ep. 34: The Tree of Life, Science in the White House, and the Year at Undark by

Ep. 47: The Toll of the Culture of Silence in Animal Research

Entanglements, by Undark

05/31/20 • 26 min

This month: Communicating about animal research with the public can open early career scientists up to social stigma and even campaigns that threaten careers. But working with animals can be an emotionally taxing job — and the silence could isolate scientists further and strengthen public misconceptions.

Ep. 29: CBD for Dogs, Plastic Pollution, and the History of Heredity

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07/31/18 • 37 min

Join former NYT Science Times editor David Corcoran for a discussion with popular science writer and prolific book author Carl Zimmer about the history of heredity, and why you can’t boil down something as complex as intelligence to a couple of genes. Also, podcast host Kasha Patel talks with Undark’s Matters of Fact and Tracker columnist Michael Schulson about the safety of CBD, or cannabidiol, for dogs; and science journalist Anja Krieger takes listeners to the small German town of Schleswig, where a major leak has sparked a big debate.

Ep. 63: For Deep Ocean Mining, Questions Abound

Entanglements, by Undark

08/03/22 • 35 min

This month: Some regions of the deep ocean contain vast amounts of key minerals, like cobalt and nickel, that are needed to power clean energy technologies. But some scientists warn that mining them could have tremendous consequences, not just for underwater ecosystems, but for the planet as a whole.

Ep. 58: When an Intellectual Disability Means Life or Death

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01/31/22 • 37 min

When Pervis Payne was sentenced to death more than three decades ago, it was permissible to execute someone with an intellectual disability. A Supreme Court decision changed that in 2002, but Payne's disability was acknowledged only last year. Why did it take so long to remove him from The Row?

Ep. 32: Decentralized Internet, a Trip into Space, and a Roiling Debate Among Science Writers

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10/30/18 • 38 min

Ep. 32: Decentralized Internet, a Trip into Space, and a Roiling Debate Among Science Writers by

Ep. 46: A Debate on the Dregs of Asbestos Mining

Entanglements, by Undark

05/06/20 • 26 min

This month: Ground-up waste leftover from asbestos mining still lines the landscape of Quebec. Now, a number of companies are eager to transform that waste into profitable product — but health officials worry this new industry might reawaken an old problem the province finally seemed to be moving away from.

Ep. 44: Confronting Knowledge Gaps in Intersex Health Care

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02/27/20 • 30 min

This month: The impulse to “fix” intersex infants with invasive surgeries is facing increased and, some would argue, long overdue scrutiny. As doctors, parents, and intersex people face decisions that may affect their long-term health, researchers grapple with defining and measuring outcomes.

Ep. 60: Shifting Blame Over Water Pollution

Entanglements, by Undark

04/28/22 • 37 min

Residents of Lebanon's Beqaa Valley say pollution in the Litani River is responsible for a host of chronic health problems. While a causal link is hard to prove, cleanup efforts are precarious amid the country's economic crisis and shifting blame between refugees and government inaction.

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How many episodes does Entanglements, by Undark have?

Entanglements, by Undark currently has 102 episodes available.

What topics does Entanglements, by Undark cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Entanglements, by Undark?

The episode title 'Ep. 55: In Pursuit of Climate-Friendly Refrigerants' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Entanglements, by Undark?

The average episode length on Entanglements, by Undark is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of Entanglements, by Undark released?

Episodes of Entanglements, by Undark are typically released every 27 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of Entanglements, by Undark?

The first episode of Entanglements, by Undark was released on Mar 7, 2016.

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