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Whales and mysterious radio waves

Whales and mysterious radio waves

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research. New research gives a more accurate picture of the lifespan of whales. And some whales may live longer than previously thought. And scientists have located a mysterious, repeating source of...

Jane McManus on ‘The Fast Track’

Jane McManus on ‘The Fast Track’

On this week’s 51%, we speak with sports journalist Jane McManus about the history and business of women’s sports, as detailed in her new book The Fast Track. From pay gaps to broadcasting hurdles, McManus says a number of forces have held women’s sports back since...

The Book Show | Allegra Goodman – Isola

Bestselling novelist Allegra Goodman’s latest, “Isola,” is inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century heroine. It is an epic saga about a French noblewoman deserted on an island where her survival depends on the power of...