Dare to Know

David Morton Rintoul
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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.

  1. WISHFUL THINKING LEADS TO POOR DECISION MAKING

    04/06/2024

    WISHFUL THINKING LEADS TO POOR DECISION MAKING

    Wishful 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.

    6 min
  2. Ice Cap Melting Affects Global Timekeeping Systems

    03/30/2024

    Ice Cap Melting Affects Global Timekeeping Systems

    Ice 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.

    7 min
  3. Milky Way’s Origins Revealed Using Gaia Observatory

    03/23/2024

    Milky Way’s Origins Revealed Using Gaia Observatory

    The 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.

    6 min
  4. Memory Depends on ‘Spacing Effect’ and Variation

    03/15/2024

    Memory Depends on ‘Spacing Effect’ and Variation

    Memory 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.

    7 min
  5. Bumblebee Hives Can Progress Through Shared Learning

    03/08/2024

    Bumblebee Hives Can Progress Through Shared Learning

    Bumblebee 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.

    6 min
  6. Odysseus Lunar Lander Completes Mission Despite Setbacks

    03/06/2024

    Odysseus Lunar Lander Completes Mission Despite Setbacks

    Odysseus 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.

    6 min
  7. Robots With AI Also Need Physical Intelligence

    02/24/2024

    Robots With AI Also Need Physical Intelligence

    Robots 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.

    7 min
  8. Migratory Species Face Risk of Extinction

    02/17/2024

    Migratory Species Face Risk of Extinction

    Migratory 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.

    8 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    David Morton Rintoul
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © David Morton Rintoul
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    Dare to Know