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The Science Pawdcast

Jason and Kris Zackowski

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

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All Episodes

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Episode 22 Season 7: 10,000 steps, Same Sex Clusters,...

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2025/07/25

Send us a text In this episode we explore scientific findings about optimal daily step counts, genetic predispositions for having children of the same sex, and how dogs perceive and interact with television. • Research shows 7,000 steps per day is the health "sweet spot," not the commonly cited 10,000 • At 7,000 steps, studies found 25% reduced cardiovascular disease risk, 37% lower cancer risk, and 38% decreased dementia-related deaths • Even modest increases from baseline (2,000 steps) sho...

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Pet Chat July 20th: The Art of Johnny Heim Bringing...

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2025/07/20

Send us a text Johnny Heim, pet artist extraordinaire, shares his journey from childhood drawings of Snoopy to creating art that has raised thousands of dollars for animal rescues worldwide. • Started drawing as a child in Winnipeg, perfecting his Snoopy technique during long winters • Won a shrine circus poster contest in grade six, realizing art could bring tangible rewards • Drew attention with his "Shark Attack" clothing line while in university • Used drawing skills in advertising caree...

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Episode 21 Season 7: The Environmental Price of A.I....

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2025/07/12

Send us a text We dive into the environmental impact of AI technologies and explore the science behind how pet touch affects human well-being. • Generative AI consumes significant energy with a ChatGPT query using approximately 10 times more energy than a Google search • By 2028, data centers could account for 12% of US energy use, up from 4.4% currently • Companies rarely disclose the true energy costs of training and running AI models • Smaller AI models can achieve similar results with dr...

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Episode 20 Season 7: Exoplanet Pics, Plastic to...

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2025/07/03

Send us a text We explore groundbreaking science developments from space discovery to environmental innovation and canine intuition. The James Webb Space Telescope has directly imaged an exoplanet for the first time, marking a pivotal moment in our quest to understand distant worlds. • JWST captures first direct image of an exoplanet orbiting star TWA7, 111 light-years away • The Saturn-sized planet orbits 52 astronomical units from its star within a gap in the star's dusty debris disk • Sci...

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Pet Chat Recording June 28th

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2025/06/29

Send us a text Jason an Kris share updates on their dogs Bunsen, Beaker, and Bernoulli, as well as cat Ginger, covering health updates, socialization progress, and hilarious escape stories. • Bunsen has recovered better than expected from his health issues but remains on-leash for safety • Ginger was a rescue whose name felt perfect without needing a science-themed replacement • Beaker has overcome socialization challenges through regular visits to doggy daycare • Bernoulli has discovered an...

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Pet Chat Recording From June 22

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2025/06/25

Send us a text We celebrate a milestone of 200,000 Instagram followers, reflecting on how their platform has grown from a "ghost town" into a thriving community where cute dogs help deliver science education. • The hosts share updates about their dogs, including Bunsen's recovery progress • Jason shares exciting wildlife footage captured on their trail cam, featuring a great horned owl • Community member Holly recounts the story of her cat Toby escaping through an unlatched door • Paula shar...

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Episode 19 Season 7: Cooling Paints, Anger...

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2025/06/21

Send us a text Innovations in science are making daily life better through passive cooling paint and insights into pet interactions. In the Science News section we explore technologies that could transform how we maintain comfortable living spaces and manage our emotions at work. • Cement-based cooling paint from Nyang Technological University uses three cooling strategies: radiative cooling, evaporative cooling, and solar reflection • The specialized paint maintains effectiveness afte...

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Episode 18 Season 7: Big Splash, Pain Meds, and...

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2025/06/13

Send us a text We explore the physics behind making the biggest splash in pool jumping and examine a promising new non-opioid painkiller that could revolutionize pain management without addiction risks. Our investigation into canine health reveals which dog breeds are most prone to diarrhea—with some surprising findings for particular designer breeds. • The science of Manu jumping reveals a precise 45-degree entry angle with V-shaped body posture creates the biggest pool splash • Under...

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Episode 17 Season 7: Bye Bye Earth, Singing to...

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2025/06/06

Send us a text The cosmic dance of our solar system is more precarious than we realize, with rogue stars potentially disrupting Earth's orbit and sending us hurling into space—though the probability is a reassuring 0.2% over 5 billion years. Recent research reveals singing to babies significantly improves their overall mood, highlighting the universal evolutionary importance of lullabies as emotional regulation tools across cultures. Oh and Cockatoos have taught themselves how to dr...

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Episode 16 Season 7: Giant Sloths, Swimming Robots,...

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2025/05/30

Send us a text We dive into the fascinating world of extinct giant sloths, explore how dogs are inspiring better swimming robots, and discuss the alarming resurgence of measles with immunologist Dr. Elisabeth Marnick. • Ancient sloths evolved wide body size diversity based primarily on their habitat preference • Tree-dwelling sloths evolved to be smaller while ground-dwelling species became massive • The largest ground sloths were predated by enormous short-faced bears and likely hunted by h...

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Episode 15 Season 7: Fungal Apocalypse, Dinosaur...

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2025/05/23

Send us a text We explore the science behind HBO's "The Last of Us," investigating whether a fungal apocalypse could happen in real life and if a vaccine for fungal infections is possible. The Royal Tyrrell Museum's new "Breakthroughs" exhibit showcases five groundbreaking fossil discoveries that revolutionized our understanding of prehistoric life. Lastly we look at the cause of the orange color in orange cats! • Fungal infections like cordyceps jumping to humans is extremely unlikely...

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Episode 14 Season 7: Chilly Dips, Flatfaced Pets, and...

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2025/05/16

Send us a text We explore the cutting-edge science of extending dog lifespan through innovative drug development with Loyal founder and CEO Celine Halioua, who shares the company's groundbreaking approach to canine longevity and health. In Science News: • Cold water immersion after exercise shows no benefits for women despite its popularity among fitness influencers In Pet Science: • Brachycephalic dog and cat breeds now resemble each other more than their wild ancestors due to selective b...

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Episode 13 Season 7: The Science of Fluoride, Fancy...

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2025/05/08

Send us a text On this show we explore the contentious debate around fluoride in municipal water, the science behind pedigree cat adoptions, and innovative approaches to teaching science to non-science majors. • Examination of the fluoride controversy using Calgary, Alberta as a case study • Discussion of how fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and prevents acid damage • Review of research showing increased tooth decay rates in children after fluoride was removed from Calgary's water • Analysi...

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Episode 12 Season 7: Autism Rates, Dire Wolves, and...

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2025/04/24

Send us a text 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 behavior. • CDC data shows autism diagnoses increased from 1 in 150 children in 2000 to 1 in 31 in 2022 • Approximately 80% of autism cases stem from inherited genetic variations with 200+ genes linked to early brain development • Better screen...

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Episode 11 Season 7: Alien Life, Sleep Deprivation,...

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2025/04/19

Send us a text 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. • Bunsen's recovery from a UTI and continued mobility improvements • Recent James Webb Space Telescope findings detected dimethyl sulfide on exoplanet K2-18b • Why scientists remain cautiously optimistic but skeptical about alien life evide...

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Episode 10 Season 7: Lightning Trees, Space Miso, and...

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2025/04/12

Send us a text 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 in space and discuss the challenges and rewards of cat fostering programs. • Lightning-resistant Alamendro trees have 100% survival rate after strikes while 56% of neighboring trees die • These trees grow wider crowns that attract lightni...

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Episode 9 Season 7: Shingles, Dog Context, and The...

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2025/04/05

Send us a text 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. Our guest, Dr. Yasmin Mohseni blows us away with the inner workings of the immune system. Some highlights: • Shingles vaccine study reveals a 20% reduction in dementia risk, particularly among women • The protective effect may be ...

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Episode 8 Season 7: The Perfect 13-Degree Angle, One...

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2025/03/29

Send us a text 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 pedestrian flow in public spaces • UC Berkeley engineers developed SALTO, a one-legged jumping robot inspired by squirrel biomechanics • SALTO can land on narrow perches by mimicking how squirrels absorb 86% of landing energy with their front leg...

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Episode 7 Season 7: Seal Oxygen, ER Dogs and The...

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2025/03/22

Send us a text From groundbreaking research on seal oxygen perception to heart-stopping surgical techniques, we explore medical frontiers that sound like science fiction but save lives daily with cardiothoracic anesthesiologist Dr. Ashley Gabrielsen. • Gray seals can perceive blood oxygen levels rather than CO2, allowing them to adjust dive durations accordingly • Therapy dogs in ERs significantly reduce pediatric anxiety – dropping scores almost twice as much as standard care alone Then an ...

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Episode 6 Season 7: E-taste, Moon Landing, and Snacky...

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2025/03/14

Send us a text The Science Podcast explores cutting-edge taste technology that lets you experience flavors in virtual reality through chemical delivery to your tongue, along with updates on private lunar missions and the genetic basis of Labrador retrievers' food obsession. • New "eTaste" technology delivers five basic taste chemicals directly to users' tongues through a flexible conduit while in virtual reality • Device successfully simulated complex flavors like lemonade, cake, fried egg, ...

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