Should we farm octopus?

How many animals can you think of that are black and white? Zebras, penguins, orcas, snow leopards… there are loads! But have you ever wondered why these animals have developed such unique and striking appearances? Neil and Becca discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.As ... Show More

How often do you use pepper? It's one of the most common spices to add to food, so common in fact that many of us don't just use it when cooking, but also place it on our dinner tables to add extra flavour! But how much do we really know about pepper? There are hundreds of differ ... Show More

What did you have for dinner last night? And did you cook it yourself? Many people cook at home regularly, for themselves and for others, but have you ever thought about cooking professionally? Working in a restaurant can be tough, but for some people, becoming a top chef is a dr ... Show More

<p>Does living with animals really make us healthier? Why do we eat some animals and keep others as pets? This week on <em>Hidden Brain</em>, we talk with psychology professor Hal Herzog about the contradictions embedded in our relationships with animals.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Si ... Show More

This week, we talk about two polarising topcs among the vegan community: is the idea of having pets vegan to begin with, and is it hypocritical if vegans feed meat to their pets? Our thanks to [Axe House](http://www.axehouse.com). 

Have you ever wondered if your pets or animals have feelings?  Dr. Carl Safina, best-selling author, a TED speaker, and a leader in the field of conservation biology. He is on our show to give his expert insight into just what our animals might be thinking. Don't miss this fun an ... Show More

Tai’s brother Kien thinks he can talk to ducks. We’ve taught our animals to sit and stay, but that’s not the same as us learning their language, you know? Do animals have language? And if they do, could we learn it? Can we ever really know what animals are saying to each other? F ... Show More

What is possible if you listen to animals and the earth?Susanna and guest Suzy Godsey chat about receiving from the earth and animals and how to communicate with them. Have a cognitive awareness about the earth and the animals around you rather than just receiving it and not know ... Show More

У тебя есть домашнее животное? Может быть, собака или кошка? В этом уроке ты узнаешь названия некоторых животных. 

<p>In this hour of Radiolab, stories of cross-species communication.</p> <p>When we gaze into the eyes of a wild animal, or even a beloved pet, can we ever really know what they might be thinking? Is it naive to assume they're experiencing something close to human emotions? Or is ... Show More

<p>This episode may not be suitable for our youngest listeners or for particularly sensitive kids. We're discussing animal ethics with author Hal Herzog. In a follow up to our pets episodes, we look at how we treat animals very differently depending on whether we think of them as ... Show More

Today we talk about whether killing animals for food is morally justifiable. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagr ... Show More

Tiere und Menschen sprechen normalerweise nicht miteinander. Die Tiere bekommen also höchstwahrscheinlich nicht mit, was wir Menschen mit ihnen sprachlich so alles anstellen. Vermutlich ist das besser so.