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The Science Pawdcast
The Science Pawdcast breaks down the latest science happening in the human world AND the pet world.
Each episode will also bring you a guest to enthral you with their area of knowledge.
You'll learn, be captivated, and laugh along with host Jason Zackowski.
Pets and Science, it's the pawfect mix.
You'll also get episodes of PetChat which are the live shows from social audio.
PetChat is a live community gathering updates about the animals in our life, but also the animals in the wonderful community that supports us!
Heart and Hope.
Science and Shenanigans.
Podcasting since 2019 • 467 episodes
The Science Pawdcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 12 Season 7: Autism Rates, Dire Wolves, and Puppy Training
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 engineering and how puppy cognition predicts adult dog behavio...
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Episode 11 Season 7: Alien Life, Sleep Deprivation, and Public Health with guest Sabina Vorah-Miller
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 insights on vaccine misinformation and avian flu safety....
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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Episode 10 Season 7: Lightning Trees, Space Miso, and Fostering Cats
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. We also examine the fascinating results of fermenting miso i...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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Episode 9 Season 7: Shingles, Dog Context, and The Immune System with Dr. Mohseni
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 on environmental context rather than actual animal behavior....
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Episode 9
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Episode 8 Season 7: The Perfect 13-Degree Angle, One Foot Jumps, and Pet Power
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 exceeding 13 degrees creates chaotic, inefficient ...
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Episode 8
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