Imagine, you’re a toxic toad hanging around South America. No other animals are gonna mess with you, right? After all, you’re ~toxic~! So if anyone tries to eat you, they’ll be exposed to something called a cardiotonic steroid — and may die of a heart attack. Well, unfortunately, for you, some animals have developed adaptations to these toxic steroids. Evolutionary biologist Shabnam Mohammadi has spent her career studying how these adaptations work — and says even humans have used these toxins to

Researchers are developing software entirely through natural language conversations with advanced large language models. The trend is transforming how research gets done—but it also presents new challenges for evaluating the outcomes.

In the August episode of Chattering With International Cat Care, we explore how feline care often requires thinking beyond the obvious - especially when clinical signs don’t match expectations.First, Yaiza Gómez Mejías speaks with Annamaria Tiozzo Ambrosi about her award-winning JFMS Open Report on hypokalaemic myopathy associated with iatrogenic hypercorticism. The case, involving long-term steroid use in a cat with subtle but serious symptoms, highlights the diagnostic value of

OPEN PARENTS: Prevention of problematic media consumption in children and adolescents.Dr. Katerina Lukavska, Ph.D. Department of Addictology at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.Interview by Sofia Venturini – PhD student at Hertfordshire University, UK.Addiction Science Lab Podcasts curated by Professor Ornella Corazza – Full Professor – Chair in Addiction Science – Director of Addiction Science Lab – Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science – University of Trento.Episode cover

Discover the intriguing and varied beauty standards from around the globe. Each trend carries significant cultural or symbolic meaning, reinforcing the adage, 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder.'Timeline of Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Exploring Unique Beauty Standards 00:30 #10. Crooked Teeth, Japan 01:04 #9. Scarification, Western Africa 01:30 #8. Ear Stretching, Africa and South America 01:57 #7. Ample Figures, Mauritania 02:22 #6. Cheek Piercing, Thailand 02:45 #5. Nose Bandages,

🔬💾 DNA as the Future of Data Storage – Resources & Insights The conversation around DNA as a revolutionary data storage medium is accelerating. Below is a collection of articles, research, and community discussions for anyone curious about the science, potential, and real-world applications of this technology: 📖 Background & Fundamentals DNA digital data storage (Wikipedia)DNA Data Storage Alliance – FAQ🌍 Explainers & Features DNA Drives, Glass Discs & 5D Crystals: The Race

In this episode, we invite Access Infinity Partner, Isabel Rubio back to the podcast to explore the unique challenges and innovative solutions reshaping market access and pricing within rare disease. Isabel shares insights from her extensive experience with due diligence assessments in orphan drug development, discussing three transformative strategies that are revolutionising how companies prove value in ultra-rare diseases. From multi-domain endpoints and visual evidence to pay...

Elizabeth Doughman, editor, WATT PoultryUSA and Poultry Future, and Jody Hallman, vice president integrated marketing, Perdue Foods, discuss how an innovative approach to chicken marketing won over consumers.

Scientists have mapped less than 30% of the world's seafloor. Experts say that getting that number up to 100% would improve everything from tsunami warnings to the Internet and renewable energy. That's why there's currently a global effort to create a full, detailed map of the seabed by 2030. On today's Sea Camp episode, we talk to Dawn Wright, a marine geographer and chief scientist at the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri) about this effort.  We have a newsletter that lets you go even

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Benjamin Enger from Ohio State University explains how understanding the cow's innate immune response is key to managing mastitis more effectively. He discusses when intervention may do more harm than good and the impact of early anti-inflammatory use. Get practical insights on host-pathogen interactions and evidence-based treatment timing. Listen now on all major platforms!"If you intervene and it blights the cows' effectiveness

In this BioScope episode, host Carli Reyes takes you inside four groundbreaking stories that show how discovery science is evolving from proof-of-concept experiments to predictive, life-like models of human biology. From organoids that grow at the pace of a developing fetus to AI systems that simulate entire cells, this episode reveals how scientists are pushing past traditional limits and creating tools that make biology more realistic, scalable, and powerful.What You’ll Hear:Kidney

Mikki dives into the bizarre and controversial “sugar diet” that’s been making waves on social media. Once dismissed as just another fad, it’s now gaining traction among high-profile influencers, including Mark Bell. Mikki unpacks what the sugar diet actually is, the science behind its surprising short-term results, and why its mechanism might have less to do with sugar itself and more to do with protein restriction and its effects on FGF21. She also discusses the research origins,

Discover why provider status and payment reform for pharmacists is gaining momentum. In this episode, Steve Chen, PharmD, from USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, shares insights on the evolving role of pharmacists in value-based care, overcoming data challenges, and why AI could be a game-changer for clinical pharmacy services. Have a guest or topic recommendation? Text us!

In this episode of Collision Point, we pull back the curtain on how forward-thinking healthcare organizations, such as Ascension, are transforming post-acute care. We’ll delve into the key data metrics that set top-performing networks apart, uncover strategies to streamline care management workflows, and share tips for building strong relationships with post-acute partners.

Send us a text In this episode of The Wine Lab, host Andreea Botezatu unpacks the misunderstood world of sulfites in wine — what they are, what they do, and why that warning label exists. From antioxidant chemistry to ancient winemaking tricks, we look at how sulfur dioxide protects wine, explore common myths - like the one about sulfites and headaches - and even dive into the science of those rare sulfite sensitivities. Expect a splash of history, a little rock ‘n’ roll, and a few nerd...

During the week of Aug. 19, we enjoy written reports from a few listeners as we await another school year.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Aug. 19, Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses acorns, the start of leaf change and other harbingers of fall.

"On a foggy winter morning, Rahim misses the train that was meant to change his life. At first, it feels like failure — until a stranger’s cryptic words and a twist of fate reveal otherwise. In this episode of Threads of Fate, discover how a broken shoelace and a chance encounter altered a man’s destiny forever."