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October 30, 2023 00:28:31
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Supernatural stories and reading science

On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge: The home of Gilded Age writer Edith Wharton celebrates the supernatural. The largest donation ever...

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October 23, 2023 00:28:31
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Invisible wonders and urban forestry

National Geographic scientist-photographer Anand Varma captures images of beautiful secrets hiding in plain sight. We’ll speak with Varma about his book “Invisible Wonders: Photographs...

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October 16, 2023 00:28:48
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#1725: Re-imagining Student Housing and Reading Banned Books | The Best of Our Knowledge

On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge, college campuses are reimagining student housing. Researchers at teaming up with astronauts aboard the International...

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October 09, 2023 00:28:30
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#1724: Learning Through Play and Expanding a Prison Learning Program | The Best of Our Knowledge

With a massive, multi-year expansion project finally completed, staff and educators at the Strong Museum of Play are eager to welcome new and returning...

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September 29, 2023 00:28:30
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#1723: "Goin’ Places" and Foliage Predictions

On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge: A novelty high school steel drum band formed in the 1970s brought students around the...

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September 22, 2023 00:28:30
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#1722: What Do Americans Really Think About College? | The Best of Our Knowledge

A new poll shows that while Americans mostly see the value in a college degree, many don’t think colleges are doing a great job...

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