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Jul 2

A magical world at the ocean’s edge

In coastal California, researchers grapple with potentially losing a landscape they love. Guests: Rebecca Johnson, Director of the Center for Biodiversity and Community Science at the California Academy of Sciences; Peter Roopnarine, Curator of Invertebrate Zoology & Geology at t ... Show More

38m 42s

Jun 25

Sick of “morning” sickness

If pregnant people need to eat for two, why do so many of us puke morning, noon, and night? Guests: Marlena Fejzo, Ph.D., geneticist, and Research Director at the HER Foundation. For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com ... Show More

33m 40s

Jun 23

Your bug roommates

Our houses are homes to hidden worlds of bugs. And the more ecologists explore those worlds, the more they realize that some of our creepy, crawly housemates actually have a lot to teach us. (First published in 2023) Guests: Rob Dunn, ecologist at NC State University and author o ... Show More

28m 33s

May 21

Do Mitochondria Talk to Each Other? A New Look at the Cell’s Powerhouse

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell—but new research suggests they might be far more complex. Columbia University’s Martin Picard joins Scientific American’s Rachel Feltman to explore how these tiny organelles could be communicating and what that might mean for e ... Show More

27m 4s

Jan 2023

Focus - When We Love Dogs

How do you know if your dog really loves you? What’s happening in a dog’s brain when they’re with their favourite human? And how can close human-dog bonds help people, and dogs, heal from trauma? In this episode of How We’re Wired, join producer Dr Eva Higginbotham as she uncover ... Show More

28m 14s

Aug 2024

Summer picks: what can our dogs teach us about obesity?

Labradors are known for being greedy dogs, and now scientists have come up with a theory about the genetic factors that may be behind their behaviour. In this episode from April 2024, the Guardian’s science correspondent and flat-coated retriever owner Nicola Davis visits the Uni ... Show More

20m 44s

Jun 11

What ‘Immortal’ Jellyfish and Famously Old Tortoises Tell Us about Aging

Animals’ lifespans can be far shorter or much longer than those of humans. Scientists are researching creatures such as “immortal” jellyfish and long-lived tortoises and digging deep into genetic codes to figure out why animals age—and what we can do to improve longevity in human ... Show More

14m 27s

Jun 11

What ‘Immortal’ Jellyfish and Famously Old Tortoises Tell Us about Aging

Animals’ lifespans can be far shorter or much longer than those of humans. Scientists are researching creatures such as “immortal” jellyfish and long-lived tortoises and digging deep into genetic codes to figure out why animals age—and what we can do to improve longevity in human ... Show More

14m 27s

Oct 2024

How To Be The Best Veterinary Assistant

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss the P-Diddy controversy, Darwin's Natural Pet Food being contaminated, pipe dreams for the clinic, and more! Do you have a question or ... Show More

1h 7m

Apr 10

Proven Techniques for A Great Day Everyday & The Mysteries of Dog Behavior

It sounds weird but there is strong evidence that wearing certain clothes can change your thoughts and behavior. Here’s one example: wearing a white lab coat like a doctor wears can boost your score on a test. But it gets even more interesting. Listen as I explain. https://www.fi ... Show More

52m 8s

May 2024

Should Pit Bulls Be Banned In The U.S.?

Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! This week the ladies discuss Dr. King's obsession with Gopher Tortoises, Matt Walsh's comments on calling for a Pitbull ban, handling the emotional toll of being a veterinarian, and more! Do you have a question fo ... Show More

1h 10m

Aug 2024

Little Happier: A Story about Dogs and Love

A moving story about a champion dog reminds me to strive, in my own life, to show the same kind of pure and boundless love that dogs show.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubin on YouTube@GretchenRubin on TikTok@GretchenRubin on Instagram@Gre ... Show More

2m 58s

Jun 30

Muscle Matters: A New Era in Canine Mobility with Dr. Alvarez

When we think of mobility issues in dogs, our minds often jump straight to joint health, but how much thought do we really give to muscles? In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Leilani Alvarez sheds light on the often overlooked yet crucial role of muscle health in canine ... Show More

41m 15s