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December 19, 2009

If you're Short, Listen to This

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If you're a short person then I'm sure you are well aware of all the disadvantages... but could there be an advantage?...

In the programme I listened to today, which is another one of Robert Kulrwich's sciencey bits but this time from NPR's 'All Things Considered' they discuss a rather interesting benefit of being short. Guest and neuroscientist on the show David Eagleman proposes that your sense of time is slightly better if you're short.

So, my fellow short people, have a listen, be entertained and equip yourselves with a rather amusing and admittedly useless argument on the advantage of being short.

Link to Podcast:

The Secret Advantage of Being Short

Can Ants Count?

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A mini audio gem from NPR examining if, why and how ants can count. I for one, have a fascination with these little creatures and really enjoyed listening to this informative 6 minute programme.

As always the audio quality and editing are as brilliant as many of NPR's diverse programmes. This particular audio is a snippet from the series 'Morning Edition' which is presented by Robert Krulwich, who also co-hosts one of my favourite shows, Radio Labs.

Link to Podcast:

Ants that Count!

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Hey everyone, Aisha here.

I know it's hard to find listening material that both entertains and shakes up your world, but there's a lot out there. So we at Said.fm, as avid explorers of podcast land, will endeavour to share a little audio fun for your ears everyday or thereabouts.

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Today, while gusty winds have been blowing golden leaves around in an autumnal dance outdoors, I've been snuggling up indoors, sipping on my rooibus and exercising my imagination by listening to Radiolab's episode 'Blink'. Featuring Walter Murch (yup!, the film editor of, amongst other prolific features, The Conversation) and japanese researchers, Tamami Nakano and Shigeru Kitazawa. The program not only made me appreciate the humble action of blinking but also heightened my curiosity on the subject.

If you haven't already discovered Radiolab's podcasts then you're really in for a treat. The format of the program aims to take on a big question to investigate, and in doing so the presenters (Jad and Robert) take you on a journey that blurs the lines between science, philosophy and human experience.

Without getting too geeky... ok, maybe a little geeky, Radiolab's programmes have been orchestrated and edited with near perfection; the addition of sounds, music and overlaying of voices give you a really engaging listening experience.

Link to Podcast:

Blink episode by Radiolabs

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If you're Short, Listen to This

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