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Episode 31 Season 7: Polar Bears Leftovers, And Dog Judgments

Season 7 Episode 31

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A top predator that “wastes” food and ends up feeding an entire ecosystem? That paradox sits at the heart of our latest exploration into polar bear behavior and the hidden scaffolding o…

Published on 1 day, 4 hours ago

Episode 30 Season 7: How A Solar Eclipse Changed Bird Behaviour And What Kids Get Wrong About Dogs

Season 7 Episode 30

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The sky went dark at midday, the temperature dipped, and a continent held its breath. We chased the total solar eclipse to Texas and came back with more than a memory—fresh science on h…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Episode 29 Season 7: Baby Brains, Play Wild Dogs, and Vet Chat with Dr. Nancy Kay

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A newborn with higher pTau217 than an adult with Alzheimer’s—what would that mean for how we detect, define, and treat dementia? We dive into a startling new finding that reframes tau p…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Episode 28 Season 7: Bone, Printed While You Wait and The Giving Mood

Season 7 Episode 28

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Imagine fixing a fracture with a steady hand and a smart pen. We open the lab door on a handheld “bone printer” that lays down bio‑ink directly at the injury site, promising faster heal…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Episode 27 Season 7: Huntington's Disease Hope and Smart Dogs

Season 7 Episode 27

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After a two-week hiatus dealing with shipping challenges and postal strikes, Jason and Chris return with exciting scientific breakthroughs and heartwarming pet insights. Their absence w…

Published on 1 month ago

Episode 26 Season 7: The Cold-COVID Connection and Chonky Dogs

Season 7 Episode 26

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Fascinating new research reveals how catching a common cold may provide surprising protection against COVID-19, reducing infection risk by 50% and viral load by tenfold. We explore the …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Episode 25 Season 7: Meat Eater Wins, Cat Dementia, and Cydian Kauffman on Water Quality

Season 7 Episode 25

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The Science Podcast explores surprising research that challenges conventional wisdom about dietary protein and cancer mortality while also examining how cats with dementia could unlock …

Published on 2 months ago

Episode 24 Season 7: Ant Apartments and Facility Dogs

Season 7 Episode 24

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We explore fascinating examples of mutualism in nature and therapeutic relationships between humans and animals through two distinct scientific studies.

• Squamillaria plants in Fiji fun…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 23 Season 7: Megaquake Tsunamis and Hungry Hungry Dog Breeds

Season 7 Episode 23

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On this episode we look at the tsunamis that weren't from the Russian megaquake, and which dog breeds are super super hungry all the time.

• Earthquake occurred in the Kural Kamchatka su…

Published on 3 months ago

Pet Chat July 26th: Saving Wildlife - Inside a Small Sanctuary's Mission

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Pet Chat today has a special guest: Wildlife rehabilitator Janie Girardin who shares her experiences caring for orphaned and injured animals at Spicy Paws Wildlife Sanctuary, explaining…

Published on 3 months ago