How many earth-like or at least habitable planets might be out there for us to discover? KERA talk with planet hunter and Harvard University Professor of Astronomy Dimitar Sasselov. His new book is âThe Life of Super-Earths: How the Hunt for Alien Worlds and Artificial Cells Will Revolutionize Life on Our Planetâ
http://podcast.co.uk/kera-think-podcast-hunting-for-alien-worlds/
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In 440, the Huns turned their attentions to Europe and arrived in force on the borders of the Roman Empire. Attila, became one of the most feared military leaders and began to spread fear into the heart of Rome.
http://podcast.co.uk/the-history-of-rome-podcast-episode-170-attilla-cometh/
The clock is still ticking for the Euro. Greece are still not in a position to pay back their debts and continues to try and work out a deal with its creditors. But who loaned money to Greece?
http://podcast.co.uk/npr-planet-money-who-loaned-money-to-greece-anyway/
Many people believe that slavery was abolished years ago through legislation, however, despite these prohibitions, slavery still exists. Slaves are often forced or coerced into prostitution or made to work in deplorable factory conditions. Learn about modern slavery in the latest How Stuff Works podcast.
http://podcast.co.uk/how-stuff-works-how-human-trafficking-works/