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Back to SearchEpisode 15 Season 7: Fungal Apocalypse, Dinosaur Digs, and The Orange Cat Gene!
Season 7 Episode 15
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We explore the science behind HBO's "The Last of Us," investigating whether a fungal apocalypse could happen in real life and if a vaccine for fungal infections is possible. The Royal T…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Episode 14 Season 7: Chilly Dips, Flatfaced Pets, and Extending Dog Lifespan with Celine Halioua
Season 7 Episode 14
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We explore the cutting-edge science of extending dog lifespan through innovative drug development with Loyal founder and CEO Celine Halioua, who shares the company's groundbreaking appr…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 13 Season 7: The Science of Fluoride, Fancy Cats, and guest Dr. Katie Burnette
Season 7 Episode 13
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On this show we explore the contentious debate around fluoride in municipal water, the science behind pedigree cat adoptions, and innovative approaches to teaching science to non-scienc…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 12 Season 7: Autism Rates, Dire Wolves, and Puppy Training
Season 7 Episode 12
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This week we look to deunk myths about rising autism rates and explain the genetic and environmental factors at play, while exploring the resurrection of dire wolves through genetic eng…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Episode 11 Season 7: Alien Life, Sleep Deprivation, and Public Health with guest Sabina Vorah-Miller
Season 7 Episode 11
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In this episode we explore potential signs of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b and discuss how pets impact our sleep quality, while special guest Dr. Sabina Vorah-Miller provides expert i…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 10 Season 7: Lightning Trees, Space Miso, and Fostering Cats
Season 7 Episode 10
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On this week's episode we dive deep into nature's most shocking survival strategy exploring how the Alamendro tree has evolved to harness lightning strikes as a competitive advantage. W…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 9 Season 7: Shingles, Dog Context, and The Immune System with Dr. Mohseni
Season 7 Episode 9
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On this week's show we dive into the hidden connections between shingles vaccines and decreased dementia risk, while exploring how humans often misinterpret their pets' emotions based o…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 8 Season 7: The Perfect 13-Degree Angle, One Foot Jumps, and Pet Power
Season 7 Episode 8
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This week on The Science Pawdcast:
• MIT researchers identified a 13-degree threshold in pedestrian movement patterns, below which people naturally form orderly lanes
• Angular spread exc…
Published on 7 months ago
Episode 7 Season 7: Seal Oxygen, ER Dogs and The Heart of Anesthesia with Dr. Ashley Gabrielsen
Season 7 Episode 7
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From groundbreaking research on seal oxygen perception to heart-stopping surgical techniques, we explore medical frontiers that sound like science fiction but save lives daily with card…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Episode 6 Season 7: E-taste, Moon Landing, and Snacky Labs
Season 7 Episode 6
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The Science Podcast explores cutting-edge taste technology that lets you experience flavors in virtual reality through chemical delivery to your tongue, along with updates on private lu…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago