Cockroach milk for Spooktober. STAY HERE. Don’t tell me you like haunted houses and slasher films but can’t listen to a lovely conversation about how cockroaches make milk to feed their young. It’s one of the most nutritious substances on Earth, and I own some. Sort of. Coem along for a brief and enthralling discussion from two researchers, Dr. Joshua Benoit ... Show More
Jun 3
Awe Psychology (WONDER) with Dacher Keltner
Awe?! You can study this? You can, and it turns out it’s really important for our mental health. Dr. Dacher Keltner, the legendary UC Berkeley psychology professor, author, and founding director of the Greater Good Science Center, lent us some time to chat about his research into ... Show More
39m 15s
May 20
Enology Methodology (HOW TO DRINK WINE) with André Hueston Mack
To chill or not to chill? That is the question. And then a bunch more questions. Thankfully, author, winemaker, sommelier, and Enology expert, André Hueston Mack is on hand to explain Old World vs. New World wines, corks vs. caps, red, rosé, orange, and white wines, stemware, jud ... Show More
1h 14m
Dec 2024
7. Bonus Episode - Extra Dose
Right, roll up your sleeve, it’s time for an extra dose of Best Medicine!This is a special episode of unheard bits that couldn’t be squeezed into Series 2, featuring more fascinating medical insights, extended bits and a whole Petri dish of jokes – some more cultured than others. ... Show More
40m 34s
Feb 2025
159: Sadism, Sex Potions, & Deer Musk?? History’s Most Disturbing Aphrodisiacs
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!Since ancient times, people have sought out aphrodisiacs—those mysterious foods, herbs, and even animal parts thought to ignite desire, spark passion, and awaken romance. But do these so-called love enhancers really work? Are they based on science or j ... Show More
45m 47s
Feb 2022
11: Guest Steve Rathje, Insect Consciousness, and Theatre Science
<p>Special guest Steve Rathje (<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@stevepsychology">@StevePsychology</a>) asks us, do insects have consciousness? What, empirically, makes things go viral on social media? And what are the scientific effects of live theatre?</p><p><a href="https://max ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 2024
Peanut Allergy, Ancient Cancer Treatment, Cuckoo Evolution
Today, you’ll learn about why giving babies foods with peanuts could crack the peanut allergy problem, a wild discovery of cancer treatment 4,000 years ago, and the sneaky way cuckoos evolve to look like other birds so they can live in their nests. Peanut Allergy “Giving young ch ... Show More
10m 53s
Aug 2021
Meat Disgust, Cosmic Rays for Medicine, Immortal Battery
Learn about how meat-eaters really feel; using cosmic rays in medical diagnoses; and the Oxford Electric Bell mystery.People who eat meat think it's gross, which suggests new ideas for cutting consumption by Kelsey DonkEven Some Meat-Eaters Are Disgusted By Meat — And Encouraging ... Show More
13m 3s
Feb 2019
Animal Facts Part 3: A Doughnut Brain, Dung and the Milky Way, Ant Overlords and More
In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start by looking at the massive creature that has a doughnut shaped brain with its esophagus running right through the middle.
Next we discuss Wix! Go to https://www.wix.com/go/brainfood to get started on your website today!
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54m 16s