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Caroline's Frogs campaign and our improv class were some of our favorite bonus episodes we've done, so we wanted to share a sample of what they sound like! If your interest is piqued, you can hear the rest AND support the show at www.LetsLearnEverything.com/join Sources:JSTOR: Po ... Show More

Folks we're halfway through the MaxFunDrive! And to keep the celebration we have Tom chatting behinds the scenes with other Max Fun hosts! For all the details about MFD perks, the livestream, and how to support the show, go to LetsLearnEverything.com! Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro ... Show More

What is the Anthropocene? No really, who came up with it, when does it start, and why does that matter? Well it involves nuance, scientific beef, and a surprising amount of freaky little guys. And we all know of some sound effects we love, but what is their history, where are the ... Show More

<p><strong>#030 Rebroadcast</strong></p> <p>Melissa and Jam continue to sniff out the chemistry of smell, focusing this week on bad smells. Why are we so good at smelling bad smells? Why do they haunt us at night? Why are some bad smells so strong and long lasting, while many gre ... Show More

Today we talk about how crystallizing human urine can help save seagrass, a new AI program that can detect early signs of heart disease, and how mosquitos can be used to vaccinate against malaria. Pee and Seagrass “Human Pee Might Just Be the Key to Saving Seagrass” by Jesse Kath ... Show More

How do we smell? What role does our sense of smell play in our closest relationships? And how are brands creating scents to keep us coming back for more? In this episode of How We’re Wired, join evolutionary anthropologist Dr Anna Machin as she unpicks the science of smell, from ... Show More

<p>Isaac pitches us a mini-game idea about emulating the tactile feel of juggling with a video game controller! Also, it turns out Claire knows a lot about juggling. Who knew!<br>Claire&#39;s idea this week is a tycoon/business management game about making cereals! Can you top Ke ... Show More

My my! Mycology?Join Callum and special co-host Alyssa for this, the first in the all new ID:IOTS Mycology Mega-series.Here we cover:What the British Society of Medical Mycology is and what they do Why we're doing this series on fungi The Global and UK Burden of fungal disease. T ... Show More

Angine, grippe, rhinite, otite… Les infections oto-rhino-laryngologiques (O.R.L.) concernent le nez, la gorge et les oreilles qui sont reliés entre eux et constituent la cible privilégiée de nombreux virus, bactéries ou allergènes. Pourquoi certaines personnes font-elles des infe ... Show More

Today, you’ll learn about new ways to kill antibiotic resistant bacteria, the discovery of the most powerful pulsar we’ve ever seen, and the truth about hippo poop. Stopping Superbugs “Dangerous ‘superbugs’ are a growing threat, and antibiotics can’t stop their rise. What can?” b ... Show More

<p>We are in the era of "longevity science". Are there medications that can extend your life and stop you from aging? Rapamycin, canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, dasatinib, quercentin, ozempic, wegovy or flavanols. These are all medications that are being studied in r ... Show More