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The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 15: Dinosaur Tails, COVID smelling Dogs and The Life Aquatic with Chanelle ZapSend us a textHope everyone is happy and healthy! The Zackowskis and Bunsen are staying safe and practicing good physical distancing.On this week's podcast we have some fun science news about the tail of a giant dinosaur- The Spinosaurus! In Dog Science, a team of researchers are putting the snooter power of dogs to work to smell out asymptomatic COVID19 carriers! Our guest is the super cool maritime archaeologist Chanelle Zap. She delights us with tales of learning from the past, the science used in underwater archaeology and how the past can help the futu...
2020-05-071h 10The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 14: Volcanoes, Sleeping Dogs and Dr. Meredith Palmer with prey response to lions!Send us a textThis week on the Science Pawdcast we have a very exciting story about two teams of researchers having a battle of data and simulations about the eruptions on Kona, Hawaii in 2017! In Dog Science, we take a look at some fun science about how similar the dog brain is to the human brain when asleep. Our expert guest is the exceptional Dr. Meredith Palmer, a behavioral ecologist that studies the prey response of animals to predators. Her stories and science research is fascinating and inspiring. Below you'll find link to join her research team...
2020-04-301h 16The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 13: Dogs vs Cats and AI with Dr. Janelle ShaneSend us a textWe hope everyone is doing ok and handling the physical distancing! Our program this week has science news about the periodic table and a fun discussion about why dogs breeds look so different when compared with cat breeds. In the Ask an Expert section we are so fortunate that Dr. Janelle Shane chatted with us about AI and her amazing book "You Look Like A Thing And I Love You!" It's such a fun and educational talk!You can find the links below to her book!Dr. Janelle Shane on Twi...
2020-04-241h 19The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 12: What Dogs See and The Amazing Amoeba Sisters!Send us a textOn this week's podcast we take a look at the science of wearing cloth masks! We also take a deeper dive into how dogs see color with an adorable study done in Italy. Our guests are the amazing Amoeba Sisters, Brianna and Sarina, who have a massive youtube channel which mixes education in biology with adorable drawings in a fun presentation!You'll be sure to be entertained! A fun Woo or Wow section AND stories about Bunsen in the family section!Amoeba Sisters on Twitter:https://twitter.com/AmoebaSisters
2020-04-171h 14The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 11: Icy Oceans in Space and Dr. Patricia Corbett with the Middle Island Penguin Project!Send us a textThis week's podcast has such a fun mixed bag! In science news we talk about the possibility (pawsibility? HA!) of an slushy ocean on the dwarf planet Pluto! In Dog Science we have some stinky research about....poo and why dogs might eat it! Our expert guest is Dr. Patricia Corbett who is the director of The Middle Island Penguin Project- a wholesome and adorable biological conservation effort that has trained guardian dogs to protect the little penguins of Middle Island in Australia! A movie was made about the project called "Oddball"- chec...
2020-04-101h 01The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 10: Peak Cuteness in Puppies and Plants with Dr. Nate EmerySend us a textThis week on the Pawdcast we take a look at the debunking of the conspiracy that COVID-19 was made in a lab and released on the world. In Dog Science we have probably one of the best studies ever- PEAK CUTENESS in puppies! What? That's a science? It's a science. Our guest is the affable and amazing Dr. Nate Emery who delights us with stories about plants and his own dogs! As always we have trivia and then stories about Bunsen!For Science, Empathy and Cuteness!Dr. Emery on Twitte...
2020-04-031h 11The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 9: Birds of New York with Jeffrey Ward and biohacking mice!Send us a textHi Everyone!!!!The Zackowskis (and Bunsen) are all healthy and socially distancing from the world. It isn't lost on us that being on a farm keeps us at an extra distance from everyone and we are very. Our hearts go out to those affected by this pandemic. On this week's podcast our expert guest is Jeffrey Ward, an amateur birder from New York city who talks to us about birding, and where to find the birds in New York city (pre-COVID19). In science news we take a look at an a...
2020-03-261h 00The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 8 Pandemic. COVID19. Viruses with Virologist Dr. Efra Rivera-SerranoSend us a textFirst off I hope everyone who listens is well and healthy. Things have completely changed for the Zackowskis and Bunsen up in Alberta Canada which you get glimpses of in the podcast.We are all healthy and safe.Our guest is Dr. Efra Rivera-Serrano, who studies viruses. Since our interview occurred in late January, we don't specifically talk about COVID19, but I hope you find the interview insightful into this microscopic non-living bundles of molecules. In Science News we talk about limiting the spread of COVID19 and in Dog Science we hav...
2020-03-201h 13The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 7: Can Dogs Spread COVID19? and Ice Sheets with Dr. Mike MacFerrin, GlaciologistSend us a textCoronavirus has really grabbed hold of the world this week, so in Dog Science we look at if dogs can pass COVID-19 to humans. In Science news, some exciting developments on the next rover to Mars is discussed! Our expert guest is the amazingly cool (ice pun) Dr. Mike MacFerrin a glaciologist! You'll be entertained and amazed by his exciting and educational stories about studying the large sheets of ice on our planet.As always, trivia and family time at the end of the podcast!Thanks for listening!Dr...
2020-03-131h 09The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 6: Inspirational Scientists and Rockets with Naia Butler Craig!Send us a textEpisode 6 takes a quick look at the accomplishments of Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician and also the life of the brilliant Dr. Cecilia Payne, astrophysicist. Dog science delves into three mini studies which show how important dogs are for health outcomes. Our guest is the energetic and hilarious Naia Butler Craig, a rocket propulsion expert, who delights us with the science of rockets and some fun stories about her co-pilot (spoiler alert- it's her doggo, Tiffany).As aways, fun trivia awaits at the end AND we have some heart warming stories about the do...
2020-03-051h 06The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 5: Dr. Nour Al-Muhtasib- The Brain, The Science of Addiction, Cats and Poetry!Send us a textThis Week we have Neuropharmacologist, Dr. Nour Al-Muhtasib as our guest. She chats with us about her research into the science of addiction and how her, and scientists around the world are tackling this very heavy concept. Don't worry, we also talk about cats and poetry. She's amazing!In Science News you'll learn a bit about how a vaccine is being made to combat the coronavirus, in Dog Science we have a super fun study about how dogs react to distressed humans and as always we have trivia and stories about Bun...
2020-02-271h 06The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 4: Exoplanets with NASA Scientist Dr. Jessie ChristiansenSend us a textIn this week's show, our science news item is about a new species of Dinosaur: Thanatotheristes degrootorum- Reaper of Death! It was found not to far from where we live in Red Deer! Our dog science article is all about dog vision- it's a very interesting idea thinking about how our doggo's see the world differently than we do!In the Ask an Expert section, we are so excited to talk with Dr. Jessie Christiansen, a brilliant and fun scientist from NASA who works to determine where exoplanets are! So amazing! We have...
2020-02-2051 minThe Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 3- Epic Epigenetics with Dr. Samantha WilsonSend us a textIn this week's episode our news story is about CRISPR and a cool study of its application in humans. In Dog Science, we have a fun break down of who is dirtier...dogs or beards! Our expert guest this week is Dr. Samantha Wilson, an epigenetics researcher who studies pre-term births, complications and the gene factors there-in. Also, she has some adorable stories about her puppy, Franki!To round out the episode, we have some hilarious stories from the week in the family section AND some trivia!For Science, Empathy and...
2020-02-1357 minThe Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 2: Space-talk with Astrophysicist Dr Claudia AntoliniSend us a textThis week's episode has some fun science news about EXOPLANETS and a really adorable dog science story about wolf puppies who fetch! Our expert today is Dr Claudia Antolini, an astrophysicist who helps understand the "gravity" of dark energy and gravitational waves! She's funny and silly and SMART! Triple Threat! We have a guest host in WOO or WOW and some goofy stories during the family section about Bunsen!For Science, Empathy and Cuteness!Dr Claudia Antolini on Twitter:https://twitter.com/CA_AstroCommGenius Lab Gear...
2020-02-061h 07The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 1 Climate Science with Dr. Katharine HayhoeSend us a textThe Science Pawdcast is BACK!We are back with a bang! Science news this week is the ongoing saga and developing story of the Coronavirus (and yes the news in the podcast is no longer up to date). In Dog Science we have a discussion about Therapy Dogs. Our Science Guest is the amazing Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, climate scientist, and she brings her positive attitude and hopeful message to us! Dr. Hayhoe is on Time's 100 most influential people list, among hundreds of other accolades. She's amazing!Our guest host in Woo or Wo...
2020-01-301h 05The Science PawdcastEpisode 25/2: Dogs of Twitter Part 2!Send us a textIn the last episode of season 1 of The Science Pawdcast we have some interesting science about Inuit Sled dogs. We have three more amazing dog accounts of Twitter. Tine as in Christine, a fun twitter/tik tok account which posts hilarious dog and singing lizard videos, the very brave, Molly the Fire Safety Dog and Beth, the operator of The Golden Retriever Channel! Thank you to all who have listened to the "cast" in our first season. It's hard to believe that only 5 months ago the padwast was just an idea. That...
2019-12-191h 16The Science PawdcastEpisode 25 Part 1: The Dogs of Twitter!Send us a textWhat a special two part episode to send off the first season of the Science Pawdcast! A fun science article about how protists can dodge, dip, dive, duck and dodge. ;-) Then we have some interviews with the Dogs of Twitter! Benny the Ice Skating Dog, Rex The TV Terrier and Sampson the Science Dog! We have co-host for Woo or Wow and some fun stories to end part 1!For Science, Empathy and Cuteness!!!!Genius Lab Gear Link for % off!https://t.co/UIxKJ1uX8J?amp=1f...
2019-12-121h 12The Science PawdcastEpisode 24: Black Holes, a Permafrost Pup and The Darwin's Dogs Research Project with Kathleen MorrillSend us a textIn this week's episode Jason chats about Black holes and an ancient puppy unearthed from permafrost. Our guest is Kathleen Morrill, a researcher with "Darwin's Dogs." A massive citizen science project getting data on thousands of dogs from the public.It's the second (maybe!) last episode of Season 1 (then we are taking a break until Feb) and we so hope you enjoy it!For Science, Empathy and Cuteness!Genius Lab Gear Link for % off!https://t.co/UIxKJ1uX8J?amp=1forcatsanddogs.comhttps://forcatsanddogs.co...
2019-12-0559 minThe Science PawdcastEpisode 23 Migration, Dog Age and Shark Week Host/Marine Biologist Melissa MárquezSend us a textThis week's episode takes a look at a really cool study which tracked the crazy distances that caribou migrate. In dog science, we have a study that looks at a mathmatical formula to determine your dogs "human" age. Our guest is the amazing Melissa Márquez- she is a marine biologist who dives with sharks and has globe trotted around the world as a host on shark week! I hope you are inspired from her interview with us!If you like this episode and the podcast, please tell your friends and fami...
2019-11-281h 15The Science PawdcastEpisode 22: Trees vs Climate Change and Dr. Holland with a talk about Cows!Send us a textIt this episode Jason takes a deep dive into the science of the ability of trees to suck up CO2 and save us from climate change. In dog science he outlines how a massive study is looking to put the bite on aging. The guest this week is Dr. Holland, an expert on Cows, Sheep and Goats! Baaah! Woo or Wow and stories about Bunsen finish off the episode!If you like this episode and the podcast, please tell your friends and family about it! Share it! Rate us on iTunes! We've c...
2019-11-211h 11The Science PawdcastEpisode 21:Polar Bears and Get Hyped with Chemist Kristine CaySend us a textIn this episode you'll hear about Jason's trip to the Arctic last week to view Polar Bears in a bucklist type trip. In dog science we have a warning about artificial sweeteners as well. Our guest is the uber talented Kristine Cay, a chemist who runs her own podcast called Chemistry Cayk Online Podcast! We chat about dogs, chemistry and martial arts!!!Link to Cayk Online: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chemistry-cayk-online-podcast/id1469655364If you like this episode and the podcast, please tell your friends and family about it...
2019-11-131h 17The Science PawdcastEpisode 20 Get Batty with Kristen Lear, Bat Conservationist (and Science about Sleep!)Send us a textOur Science news this week is about some cool new information about what happens when we snooze! Also, we have a fun personality test for dogs that we took for Bunsen..what would your dog get? Our expert is Kristen Lear: Bat Expert. Her passion for bats is infectious and the myths she dispels will make us all love bats even more!We have some fun tales also at the end in the family chat section too! Ha! Thanks for listening!Kristen Lear on Twitter:https://twitter.com/BatsForLife
2019-11-061h 12The Science PawdcastEpisode 19: Halloween Special with Expert in African Wild Dogs, Dr. Dani RabaiottiSend us a textHAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!Our Science news this week is about some SPOOKY fungus that may make ants zombies! We had dog science which explains Bunsen's adorable Toddler Time at night! We were so fortunate to get Dr. Dani Rabaiotti who studies climate change and the effect on African Wild Dogs. Added to that, she is a best selling author of the educational and whimsical books:Does it Fart and the new on Believe it or Snot!Check out the link for her new book! (There are also children's vers...
2019-10-311h 02The Science PawdcastEpisode 18: Storm Quakes, The Love of Dogs and Corina Newsome- Biologist and ExplorerSend us a textThis week on the podcast our science news is about extreme storms that may cause actual earthquakes! In Dog Science we examine a couple new books which have a profound take on dogs and the love they have for us and what that means! Our guest is Biologist Corina Newsome, who enthusiastically explains her passion for birds and nature, but also gets real with some of the challenges facing her community interacting with nature. She rocks! We have trivia again AND a new section that will cycle with the mailbag...it's called Stories abou...
2019-10-241h 11The Science PawdcastEpisode 17: Dog Smiles, Bunsen's Favourite Song and Dark Matter with Sophia Gad-NasrSend us a textWOW! This episode has some mind bending stuff! If learning about the new moons around Saturn and water on Mars isn't enough OR learning about if dogs do smile.....I'm sure you'll love the conversation with Sophia Gad-Nasr who is studying astroparticles, in particular DARK MATTER!On the lighter side, the mailbag has some hilarious tales about Bunsen's favourite song.If you like this episode and the podcast, please tell your friends and family about it! Share it! Rate us on iTunes! We've come so far from the first episo...
2019-10-171h 06The Science PawdcastEpisode 16: Planets, Dog Genes and Bird Flight with Dr. Alex EvansSend us a textIn this episode our science news is about what actually makes a habitable exoplanet. It's an interesting topic and up for debate! In Dog Science we take a look at study that links dog breeds, genetic marks and behaviour together. It gives an broad overall picture but also explains that individual dogs within breeds are unique! Finally, our Expert is Dr. Alex Evans, a bird flight researcher! Our conversation covers a myriad of amazing topics about flight, dinosaurs, amazing bird crests and types!If you like this episode and the podcast, please...
2019-10-101h 05The Science PawdcastEpisode 15: Dog Brains, Vaping Dangers, Math and Gator Wrangling with Elizabeth BourgeoisSend us a textIn this episode we have some timely science news about vaping and the new information coming out about deaths and injuries...give a listen...it's complicated! Also in dog science...do different dog breeds have different shaped brains...and if so what does that mean? Our expert guest is Elizabeth Bourgeois who is a forensic accountant and in her spare time wrangles gators and water fowl to help out as a citizen scientist! What a cool life! She's amazing! Give it a listen. We also have trivia. No mailbag this episode, Kris got our ter...
2019-10-031h 08The Science PawdcastEpisode 14 Birds, Dog people DNA and a 14/10 interview with Matt Nelson from We Rate Dogs/Thoughts of DogSend us a text14/10!!!!!!This episode our Expert Guest is Matt Nelson from the wholesome and uplifting Twitter accounts We Rate Dogs and Thoughts of Dog (they are on facebook and instagram too!). We chat about how the accounts got started, the ups and downs that most people wouldn't know about running accounts with millions of followers and some crazy science about Matt himself! You may not know this but Bunsen has been rated TWICE!!! Added to this is the story about the loss of birds in North America (with we hope a positive spin) and in...
2019-09-261h 05The Science PawdcastEpisode 13: Vaccines, Giant Fluffy Dogs and Science Communication with Sam Langford!Send us a textOne this week's episode listen to the impassioned tale of WHY Bunsen's twitter account is so pro-vaccine. Personal stories and some humour are added about that serious topic. In Dog Science we talk about the Tibetan Mastiff! Sam Langford is a Science Communicator working hard to ignite the passion for science in Scotland. Also some trivia AND the Mail Bag!!!!For Science, Empathy and Cuteness!Bunsen the Science Dog:https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmdBunsen Merchhttps://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/bunsen-bernerPateron:https://www...
2019-09-191h 02The Science PawdcastEpisode 12: Puppy Dog Eye Science and Making Mosquitos Safer for Humans and Dogs with Amanda Tokash-PetersSend us a textThis episode focuses on the little things that bug us...insects. Amanda Tokash Peters is an amazing researcher working on her pHD in the engineering of making mosquitoes healthy for humans-lessening their deadly impact. There is also science on how and why puppies can flash you that puppy dog stare. (Bunsen is great at it!)We have some fun trivia and questions from the mailbag again!Thanks for listening!Bunsen the Science Dog:https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmdBunsen Merchhttps://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/bunsen-berner
2019-09-1258 minThe Science PawdcastEpisode 11: The Brain, What the heck are dogs thinking and Neurobiologist/Immunity Researcher Dr. Esther OdekunleSend us a textThe brain is such a mysterious and fascinating organ and we have a new story about how researchers are growing real working, simple models of it in a lab! Also, speaking of brains...what are dogs thinking? What is going on in their heads? A study looked at that and we will chat about it in Dog Science. Our guest is the brilliant and witty, Dr. Esther Odekunle who knows a thing or two about the brain but also our immune system!For Science, Empathy and Cuteness!Bunsen the Science Dog...
2019-09-0554 minThe Science PawdcastEpisode 10: Why dogs are good for our mental health, Psychology Professor Liz Button and a Hilarious Mail Bag!Send us a textWhy do dogs/pets give us such a boost to our mental health? This pawdcast looks into the science of that! The science news this week is a new study which looks at the rise of Autism diagnosis in present times, it's intriguing! Our guest is Psychology Professor, Liz Button and she has some great tips about keeping your mental health up and pawsitive self talk! We have some fun trivia and a hilarious story in the mail bag that don't want to miss!For Science, Empathy and Cuteness!!!! Bunse...
2019-08-2952 minThe Science PawdcastEpisode 9: Giant Penguins, Dog Smell and the Art of Petting Dogs with Gideon from I've Pet That Dog!Send us a textWhat a fun episode!Science news this week is about the giant penguins remains (about the size of a person) that were discovered!We have some fun dog trivia, some facts about animals smelling power and the mailbag too!By far the most exciting part of the pawdcast is having a chat with Gideon from "I've Pet That Dog!" He's such an awesome and friendly kid.Bunsen the Science Dog:https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmdBunsen Merchhttps://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/bunsen-bernerP...
2019-08-2251 minThe Science PawdcastEpisode 8: Tornadoes, Blue Green Algae Dangers and Meteorologist Rachel HumphreySend us a textThough the focus of this episode is on weather, we do have an impawtant section in Dog Science about the dangers of Blue Green Algae and dogs. It's a scary topic, but with education you make sure your pet doesn't fall victim to the toxins in this type of algae.Woo and Wow is back with trivia about weather, our news is about giant clouds of forest fire smoke and Meteorologist Rachel Humphrey talks tornadoes (among other things) with us!Why shouldn't you hide under an overpass in a tornado? Tune in...
2019-08-1553 minThe Science PawdcastEpisode 7: Science, Skepticism with Cara Santa Maria, AND Why did Puppy Bunsen attack a Lemon?Send us a textThis episode has a great news item about who American's trust MOST to act in the interest of the public. Dog Science is sticking around due to popular demand and we take a quick look at why puppy Bunsen appeared to lose him mind when presented with a lemon. Our guest is the Amazing Cara Santa Maria, a podcaster herself and pHD student, Cara has been a whole host of TV shows, including Bill Nye Saves the World! Cara also talks about her Science Dog too! The mailbag is back this week, but due...
2019-08-081h 01The Science PawdcastEpisode 5: DINOSAURS!!!! Trivia, Fossils and Paleontologist Dr. Donald Henderson!Send us a textEpisode 5 takes a trip back millions of years to talk about the wonders of dinosaurs. Our expert is Dr. Donald Henderson, a Palaeontologist from the Royal Tyrrell Museum. He has an exciting and informative discussion about dinosaurs, using math to solve some crazy problems and his favourite Dinosaur! You'll love the trivia this week and the science news is about a species of dinosaur which is super unique! As always, there is the mailbag!Adorable Bunsen Merch can be found at: https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/bunsen-bernerPatreon with...
2019-07-2632 minThe Science PawdcastEpisode 4: Space: Shooting an Asteroid with a bullet, The Office and a STELLAR interview with Sarafina NanceSend us a textThis episode's science is all about space. If you want to know more about a dust collecting spacecraft OR what happens if you get kicked out an airlock, we have you covered.On top of that Sarafina Nace, a PhD student in astrophysics, is interviewed in the Ask an Expert section. You'll hear her inspirational story and some cool facts about space!In the mailbag you'll hear some stories about hockey, The Office relationship goals and inventions we like!Adorable Bunsen Merch can be found at: https://teespring.com...
2019-07-1841 minThe Science PawdcastEpisode 3: The Moon, Eyeballs with Dr. Heather Cowie and Baby BunsenSend us a textOn this week's podcast you'll hear how new research is shining a light on how animals act in moonlight. Our Woo and Wow section is tricky this week, but you'll have fun sorting it out! The expert we are thrilled to have is Dr. Heather Cowie, an Optometrist from Alberta. She has such a passion for eye health you can't help but get inspired too! In the mailbag you'll hear the story of the day we picked Bunsen....or Bunsen picked us.Adorable Bunsen Merch can be found at: https://teespr...
2019-07-1136 minThe Science PawdcastEpisode 2: Bugs, Beaver Butts and Dr. Jessica Kania with the WORST Disease you've NEVER heard of!Send us a textWe are SO excited and thrilled with the response to launch of the podcast. The second episode talks about bug eggs, woo or wow with beaver butt chemicals and some fun questions from the mailbag-you'll get to hear the OWL attack story! The highlight of the episode is the FIVE questions with Dr. Jessica Kania, a bombastic speaker and veterinarian who is passionate about animal health. Thank you so much for tuning in!For Science! For Empathy! For Cuteness!Adorable Bunsen Merch at: https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/bunsen-berner -Patr...
2019-07-0437 minThe Science PawdcastThe Science Pawdcast TeaserSend us a textThis is just the teaser for the launch of The Science Pawdcast with Bunsen Berner.Stay tuned for the full episodes and more on a weekly basis!Support the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd
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