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Overdiagnosed
Dr. H. Gilbert Welch, Dr. Lisa M. Schwartz, Dr. Steven Woloshin; read by Sean Runnette
A SoundCommentary Best Audiobooks of the Year Selection
Exposing the overdiagnosis of everything from high blood pressure to prostate and breast cancers , Dr. Welch traces the social, ethical, and economic ramifications of some of the worst excesses of American medical practice. Learn More
Our Data, Ourselves
by Jacqueline D. Lipton; read by Corinne Davies
A practical, user-friendly handbook for understanding and protecting our personal data and digital privacy. Learn More
Origin Story
by Howard Markel; read by Mike Cooper
F O R T H C O M I N G ! Available June
A lively account of how Darwin's work on natural selection transformed science and society, and an investigation into the mysterious illness that plagued its author. Learn More
Orchid Muse
by Erica Hannickel; read by Nicol Zanzarella
A kaleidoscopic journey into the world of nature’s most tantalizing flower, and the lives it has inspired. Learn More
Orca
by Jason M. Colby; read by Paul Heitsch
Since the release of the documentary Blackfish in 2013, millions around the world have focused on the plight of the orca, the most profitable and controversial display animal in history. Yet, until now, no historical account has explained how we came to care about killer whales in the first place. Learn More
On the Job
by Celeste Monforton, Jane M. Von Bergen; read by Suzie Althens
The inspiring story of worker centers that are cropping up across the country and leading the fight for today's workers. Learn More
On Immunity
Eula Biss; read by Tamara Marston
Why do we fear vaccines? National Book Critics Circle Award winning author Eula Biss offers a provocative examination of a flashpoint issue in our modern age, illuminated by the invaluable context provided by our scientific, mythological and literary past. Learn More
NPR American Chronicles: Exploring Space
NPR; hosted by Joe Palca
NPR takes listeners to the moon, the stars, and beyond in this collection that explores human achievements in space. Learn More
No Shadow of a Doubt
by Daniel Kennefick; read by LJ Ganser
On their 100th anniversary, the story of the extraordinary scientific expeditions that ushered in the era of relativity. Learn More
The New World on Mars
by Robert Zubrin; read by Lee Goettl
NEW! Now Available
Robert Zubrin, world-renowned space authority and founding president of the Mars Society, taps today's newest science and most dogged research to foretell in astounding detail the brave, new Martian civilization we will achieve when (not if!) humankind colonizes Mars. Learn More
The New Fire
by Ben Buchanan, Andrew Imbrie; read by Stephen Bel Davies
Combining an incisive understanding of technology with shrewd geopolitical analysis, AI policy experts Ben Buchanan and Andrew Imbrie show how AI can work for democracy. Learn More
The Neuroscience of Memory
by Sherrie D. All, PhD, Paul E. Bendheim, MD; read by Sherrie D. All, PhD
As we age, our memory naturally declines—but there are scientifically proven ways to enhance brain and memory function. This book, grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience, will help you get started. Learn More
Navigating Life with Chronic Pain
by Sara Clayton, PhD, Robert A. Lavin, PhD, & Lindsay Zilliox, MD; read by Suzie Althens
Navigating Life with Chronic Pain provides accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date information about the challenges patients, family, and caregivers face when confronted by chronic pain. Learn More
Nature's Mutiny
by Philipp Blom; read by Jonathan Keeble
An illuminating work of environmental history that chronicles the great climate crisis of the 1600s, which transformed the social and political fabric of Europe. Learn More
My Quest for Health Equity
by David Satcher, MD, PhD; read by David Satcher, MD, PhD
In My Quest for Health Equity, Dr. Satcher takes an inspiring and instructive look inside his fifty-year career to shed light on the challenge and burden of leadership. Explaining that he has thought of each leadership role—whether in academia, community, or government—as an opportunity to move the needle toward health equity, he shares the hard-won lessons he has learned over a lifetime in the medical field. Learn More
Muscle
by Roy A. Meals, MD; read by Jonathan Yen
An entertaining deep dive into muscle, from the discovery of human anatomy to the latest science of strength training. Learn More
The Monster's Bones
by David K. Randall; read by Roman Howell
A gripping narrative of a fearless paleontologist, the founding of America's most loved museums, and the race to find the largest dinosaurs on record. Learn More
Miracle Country
by Kendra Atleework; read by Cassandra Campbell
Like Wild, Miracle Country is a story of flight and return, bounty and emptiness, and the true meaning of home. But it also speaks to the ravages of climate change and its permanent destruction of the way of life in one particular town. Learn More
The Mind Is Flat
by Nick Chater; read by Nick Chater
In a radical reinterpretation of how the mind works, an eminent behavioral scientist reveals the illusion of mental depth. Learn More
Menopause Manifesto
by Dr. Jen Gunter; read by Jen Gunter MD
Audie Award Finalist 2022
In The Menopause Manifesto, Dr. Jen Gunter brings you empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective, and expert advice. Learn More
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