Outside/In

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NATURAL SCIENCES
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A show where curiosity and the natural world collide. We explore science, energy, environmentalism, and reflections on how we think about and depict nature, and always leave time for plenty of goofing off. Outside/In is a production of NHPR. Learn more at outsideinradio.org

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Dark Magic Rabbit

What do childhood memories, angora sweaters, and pregnancy tests have in common? Bunny rabbits.

46 min
APR 10

The Bee’s Sneeze: Why allergies are getting worse

From the parasite theory to pollen counts, a look at the multitude of factors that are making allergies worse around the globe.

26 min
APR 3

Venom and the cure

Enter the fascinating world of venom, where deadly stakes are intertwined with the possibility of wondrous healing.

27 min
MAR 27

Tasting the forbidden fruit

The dose makes the poison… or does it?

31 min
MAR 20

The Final Days of Sgt. Tibbs

Sgt. Tibbs, a beloved 19-year-old cat, goes missing on the streets of Manchester, New Hampshire. His owner fears the worst. But when she finds out her cat was never missing at all, the truth turns out to be worse than she feared.

17 min
MAR 13

The Emerald Forest: Why Irish farmers aren’t happy about some American trees

In County Leitrim, an area of Ireland hit hard by the Troubles and the Great Famine, townspeople are fighting what they say is a new wave of colonialism: Sitka spruce plantations.

29 min
MAR 6

Why we sing

We sing along at concerts. We chant at protests. We belt it out at birthday parties. Why do humans sing together?

32 min
FEB 27

Why do animals play?

In this special collaboration between Outside/In and Tumble Media, we answer a serious question about silly behavior: “Why do some animals play, and some animals don’t?”

25 min

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Welcome to Outside/In!

Outside/In

11/20/2015

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2 min

Nate Hegyi

Host

4.7

out of 5

1,388 Ratings

Great podcast!

Jan 21

Ali Corlett

Great podcast!
So glad I found it!

12/22/2024

Dels95

I recently discovered this podcast and I wish I found it sooner! Every episode talks about things I’ve never even thought to think about and I’m SO drawn in as soon as each episode starts. It has quickly shot up to one of my favs
Fed Up with the Racism and Misinformation

12/28/2024

The Real Zen Boy

This podcast seems to be out to prove that the Left can be just as racist and stupid as the Right. This is nothing more than political propaganda disguised as pseudo science journalism. But much worse is there is no actual research anymore. It’s just get some political hack on and let them say whatever they want.
Perfect niche!

12/04/2024

j_ml

I’ve been looking for podcasts just like this one! if you like Radiolab or 99% Invisible or shows like that — this if for you!

A show where curiosity and the natural world collide. We explore science, energy, environmentalism, and reflections on how we think about and depict nature, and always leave time for plenty of goofing off. Outside/In is a production of NHPR. Learn more at outsideinradio.org