
Every day, faculty members at schools and universities throughout the world are making discoveries that shape our ways of thinking and redefine our understanding of today's knowledge-driven society. Since 1990, The Best of Our Knowledge has highlighted breakthroughs across disciplines and across the globe, putting you in touch with the men and women at the forefront of their fields. Each week this... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.
An analysis of small, prehistoric fossils found in sandstone is giving researchers new clues into the time before the explosion of complex life on Earth.
And we’ll visi... more
The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.
Arsenic is a naturally-occurring toxin with a big reputation.
But scientists say arsenic-contaminated waste could have a potential public benefit, including in advanced... more
The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.
An analysis of pottery fragments from ancient Mesopotamia has revealed what may demonstrate a mathematical system developed before numbers.
And in the absence of federa... more
The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.
The culture and traditions of Ancient Egypt have long captivated history students. But one part its history may have been swept under the rug.
On today’s program, we’ll... more
The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.
A common lizard in the American west plays a unique game of rock, paper, scissors.
And your dog may be smarter than you think. A new study finds some dogs can learn by ... more
The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.
Scientists have discovered a distant planet that resembles a lemon.
And while studying a mysterious cloud of hot dust 70 light-years away, researchers have found an unu... more
The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.
On this episode, we’ll speak with a scientist who helped pinpoint a unique – and long theorized – form of matter.
And we’ll visit museum in upstate New York that organi... more
The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.
This week we’ll celebrate the best of The Best of Our Knowledge in 2025.
We’ll learn about a new color that humans normally can’t see, a project that created one of the... more










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The content predominantly revolves around significant advancements and insights in education and various scientific disciplines. Episodes frequently cover topics such as astronomy, anthropology, environmental science, and the complexities of species evolution, often featuring expert guests who share in-depth analysis and narratives surrounding their research areas. There's a recurring theme of exploring how historical contexts, environmental changes, and technological advancements influence education and societal understanding. Unique to this offering is its consistent endeavor to connect academic research with broader societal implications, providing listeners with a bridge between scholarly insights and everyday realities.
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7. Hannah Doyle
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