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The Science PawdcastEpisode 27 Season 7: Huntington's Disease Hope and Smart DogsSend us a textAfter a two-week hiatus dealing with shipping challenges and postal strikes, Jason and Chris return with exciting scientific breakthroughs and heartwarming pet insights. Their absence was filled with stuffy reshipping adventures and a memorable Comic-Con appearance with their super-dog companions.The episode features a remarkable development in Huntington's disease treatment – a devastating neurodegenerative condition affecting 7 in 100,000 people worldwide. A pioneering gene therapy trial using microRNA delivered via viral vectors directly to the brain has shown unprecedented success in slowing disease progression. Patients receiving the highest dose demonstrated 75% less decline in cognitive an...
2025-09-2719 minThe Science PawdcastPet Chat Recording June 28thSend us a textJason 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 unexpected friendship with miniature horses at a new care facility• Ginger has mastered multiple escape techniques, including using Bernoulli...
2025-06-2935 minThe Science PawdcastPet Chat Recording From June 22Send us a textWe 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 shares her experience rescuing a robin fledgling and connecting with a wildlife rehabilitator•Kris tells the story of r...
2025-06-2536 minThe Science PawdcastPet Chat August 10th: Pet Adventures, Mishaps and Heartwarming TalesSend us a textEver had one of those days where everything goes hilariously awry? Join us on Pet Chat as Kris recounts an eventful outing to the puppy play area with Bernoulli, where unexpected warm weather and a wardrobe mishap led to some laugh-out-loud moments. Kris braved the chaos solo while Jason battled a migraine, and despite the challenges, Bernoulli had a fantastic time, even taking an unplanned dip in the water. It's a heartwarming tale of perseverance and community spirit that pet lovers won't want to miss.Imagine embarking...
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That's Good Parenting: Expert Tips to Reduce Parenting StressThe Science Behind Dogs' Thoughts, Actions, and Why Your Family Needs a Dog with Jason Zackowski 092Send us a textListen to this episode, "The Science Behind Dogs' Thoughts, Actions, and Why Your Family Needs a Dog with Jason Zachkowski" as Jason Zackowski joins Dori Durbin. Dogs and science? What gives? On this episode, science teacher and "pawdcaster" of "The Science Pawdcast" Jason Zackowski breaks down the science behind owning a dog. From the surprising evidence that dogs can decrease childhood allergies to top dog training priorities - Jason shares science-backed insights. Jason shares the reality about time, money and dog care commitment, too. Whether you're on the fence about getting a...
2024-04-2929 minThe Science PawdcastFebruary 2024 Science Round Up: From Micro-Vertebrates to Moon LandersSend us a textPrepare to embark on a scientific odyssey with us, your hosts Jason and Kris Zakowski, along with Bunsen and Beaker, the Science Dogs, guiding you through a universe of discoveries that span from earth-shattering medical innovations to the far reaches of outer space. This episode promises to test your grey matter with a live interactive Kahoot game, where we uncover the smallest vertebrates and touch on the unexpected benefits of weight loss drugs. Buckle up for tales of lunar landings gone awry, as we recount the Odysseus Moon Lander...
2024-02-2846 minThe Science PawdcastPet Chat February 18th: Bunsen and Beaker in the Big City and other Tales!Send us a textWelcome to another heartwarming adventure with the Zackowski clan, where pets are not just animals, but family, teachers, and comedians rolled into one! This episode is brimming with tales from the Calgary Teachers Convention, where our science dogs Bunsen and Beaker stole the show, to the hilarity of a service dog Easter egg hunt that showcased just how much fun our canine companions can be.Valentine's Day might have come and gone, but the love stories we share here are timeless, featuring a viral video that swept our community o...
2024-02-191h 00The Science PawdcastPet Chat Dec 16 Festive Follies, and Furry Foe Fixes: Year-End Reflections with Jason and Kris!Send us a textRemember those pet misadventures that had you running around the house? We're no strangers to them either! Join us, Jason and Kris, as we share amusing anecdotes of Bunsen's snow frolics, Ginger's vet visits, and even Trixie's first Christmas escapades. We'll also be addressing some tricky issues like cat urination and defecation problems and discuss non-toxic solutions that could potentially save your favorite rug.Ever felt the holiday warmth amplified by your pets' antics? We dive right into that feeling, reminiscing about holiday traditions, along with our listeners' stories. W...
2023-12-191h 21The Science PawdcastPetChat July 29th: Laughter, Learning, and Love: Exploring the World of Pets with Pet ChatSend us a textReady for a hearty mix of laughter, compassion, and knowledge? This episode of Pet Chat is just the ticket! We kick off with a game centered around my (Jason's) adorable dogs - Bunsen and Beaker, and then take you on a journey through the world of pets. Alongside, we extend the conversation to include our listeners' stories and answer their questions. There's also a surprising revelation as to why there was a recent dip in our content.From there, we navigate the waters of climate change, focusing on the...
2023-07-301h 26The Science PawdcastPet Chat June 3rd: Vegan Dogs, Marching Show Bands, and Furry Friend Antics!Send us a textIn our opening game join us as we explore recent studies on vegan diets for dogs that left us delightfully shocked, and discuss a groundbreaking peanut allergy treatment that's making waves in the medical world. All this, plus a hilarious message from the government of Canada that you simply can't miss!We're not just about the science - we're about the pets too! Get ready to hear about our adventures walking Bunsen and Beaker, and the mysterious case of the disappearing mosquitoes during our walks. Plus, we'll chat about the upcoming M...
2023-06-0458 minThe Science PawdcastScichat: Uncovering the Majestic World of Moose and Beyond with Wildlife Author Jason BittelSend us a textGet ready for a wildly entertaining episode as we chat with wildlife author and animal expert Jason Bittel. We kick off the conversation with a fun game of moose facts, uncovering surprising truths about these majestic creatures like their impressive swimming abilities and their incredible speed at just five days old. You won't believe how much there is to learn about these fascinating animals!Join us as we explore Jason's writing journey, including his work as a science educator, and his unforgettable experiences in Belize. Discover how his childhood reading habits...
2023-05-311h 05The Science PawdcastSeason 5 Episode 14: DNA From Air, Dog Memory and Hanna Marie on Red DeerSend us a textAgain, thank you for the thoughts about our province and the wild fires. Our family is safe, yet we know many other families are displaced.On The Science Pawdcast this week we have to talk to about the ground breaking research that found DNA could be pulled directly from the air! WHAT?In Pet Science we look at dog memory and Jason talks about how he doesn't have memories from his young life because of a head injury.Our guest in "Ask an Expert" is Hanna Marie, mo...
2023-05-191h 04The Science PawdcastScichat: Science Roundup of Early 2023!Send us a textThis is a recording of our live audio show Scichat which runs Tuesday evening at 9PM Eastern.In this live show Jason and Kris break down the coolest science stories from the first quarter of 2023, with some amazing audience participation! Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for o...
2023-05-131h 21The Science PawdcastSeason 5 Episode 12: Ancient DNA, Aggressive Dogs, and Dr. Jonathan KolbySend us a textThis week on The Science Pawdcast we look at a very cool science story about a method to extract DNA from ancient artifacts! In Pet Science Jason reports back about going down the rabbit hole of research that looked at the human personality traits in those who suggest they would prefer "aggressive dogs."Our guest in Ask an Expert is Dr. Jonathan Kolby and he chats with us about the wildlife trade and, frogs and different disease putting some of them at risk.Adam rounds out the show with t...
2023-05-051h 02The Science PawdcastSeason 5 Episode 11: Rock on, Pets during Lockdown, and Dr. Paul Tesar on The Brain!Send us a textThis week's show has a sleep deprived Jason breaking down a wild development from the JWST about Rocky Planets. In Pet Science you'll hate the study we talk about. It finds that pets really didn't help with stress and loneliness. BOO. Whatever science. Our guest in Ask an Expert is Dr. Paul Tesar who simply BLEW us away with his research into specialized brains cells called Glial Cells. It's so cool!Adam's back with our family section!We hope you enjoy the show!Dr. Paul Tesar's Links:Twitte...
2023-04-281h 03The Science PawdcastPet Chat April 1: Bunsen's Injury, Dog Show Stories and Jason fails at Instagram LiveSend us a textThis is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Wisdom, Facebook, and The Paw Pack.This week is yet again another heartfelt, zany and fun Pet Chat recording. Kris and Jason talk about Bunsen's injury. Kris and Jason took a trip to the local dog show and met the amazing Marla - the mom of Kuno from Twitter! Marla speaks about how proud she is of her amazing dogs! The community chimed in with Pet Stories and updates. It wa...
2023-04-121h 20The Science PawdcastPet Chat March 25th: Kris is Embarrassed About Her Fishy JacketSend us a textThis is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Clubhouse, Wisdom , Facebook, and The Paw Pack.This week is yet again another heartfelt, zany and fun Pet Chat recording. Kris and Jason talk about Beaker eating all of our pockets. A funny story about Kris' jacket reeking like fish occurred at this point. The community chimed in with Pet Stories and updates. It was a great show!Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Buns...
2023-04-081h 07The Science PawdcastPet Chat March 18th: Golden Mountain Dog Puppies and Kris wants to do a Current Events SpaceSend us a textThis is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Clubhouse, Wisdom , Facebook, and The Paw Pack.This week is yet again another heartfelt, zany and fun Pet Chat recording. Kris and Jason talk about how adorable Golden Mountain Dogs are and that they almost drove to B.C. to get one. This somehow lead into the discussion that Kris wants to do a current events space.The community chimed in with Pet Stories and updates. It was a great sho...
2023-04-011h 15The Science PawdcastPet Chat February 25th 2023: Bunsen Finds More BonesSend us a textThis is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Clubhouse, Wisdom and The Paw Pack.This week dadguy (Jason) speaks about skiing with the dogs only to have Bunsen uncover a giant bone. You can laugh along with the audience as his expense. We have our game and, of course, audience participation. Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with P...
2023-03-211h 25The Science PawdcastPetChat: March 4th 2023: Bunsen Goes to School and Jason May Be A CloneSend us a textThis is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Clubhouse, Wisdom , Facebook, and The Paw Pack.This week dadguy Kris tells everyone about the fun nonsense Bunsen gets up to when he comes to her school. If you listen to the end you'll also hear the Zackowski's banter about how to tell Jason from a Jason clone. It's super silly!!! Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of d...
2023-03-211h 36The Science PawdcastPet Chat February 18th: Velcro Dog Bunsen and X-Country Ski Adventures!Send us a textThis is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Clubhouse, Wisdom and The Paw Pack.This week we laugh about some funny antics of the dogs attempting to deal with the queen cat Ginger. Also Jason (dadguy) recounts some fun X-Country skiing adventures! Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we cou...
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The Global DiscussionThe Global Discussion - Jason Zackowski (Bunsen and Beaker)Jason Zackowski is the Founder of BunsenBurner and a Chemistry Teacher. He teaches science daily with the help of Bunsen and Beaker, the science dogs! Jason's podcast 'The Science Pawdcast' breaks down the latest science in the human and pet worlds and the latest antics of Bunsen and Beaker.
Social media success is no stranger to Jason, Bunsen and Beaker. Bunsen, the Bernese Mountain Dog, is the calm, reserved part of the team and proudly shares that the Twitter account has three directives:
1. Communicate Science Daily
2. Share Kindness and Empathy
3. Brighten Yo...
2023-03-0336 minThe Science PawdcastSeason 5 Episode 1: Darkness Death, Pet Parents, and Dr. Doug Mader The Vet at Noah's ArkSend us a textWe are BACK!WOW 5 SEASONS!Thanks for helping on this journey, we hope this show is worth the wait while the Zackowski's took some much needed time off in January for mental health.In Science news we break down a study that found the night sky is losing the darkness faster than we thought...why is that a bad thing, and what can we do about it?In Pet Science we talk about how a study found there were FOUR types of pet parents...which...
2023-02-091h 08The Science PawdcastSciChat: Year in Review with Kris and JasonSend us a textThis is a recording of our live show: SciChat which you can find at 7PM Mountain time on Twitter, Clubhouse, Wisdom, and The Paw Pack.Kris and Jason of The Bunsen and Beaker account break down the top science stories of the year. Some were profound and possibly history changing and some were wacky, silly, and wholesome.If you want to hear what happened in 2022, check out this recording!Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of d...
2023-01-061h 17The Science PawdcastPet Chat November 5th: The Zackowski's win TWO SOCIAL AUDIO AWARDS!Send us a textThis is a recording of our popular social audio show PET CHAT which runs every Saturday evening at 6PM Mountain Time.You can listen on Twitter Spaces, Clubhouse, Wisdom, or our very own PAW PACK!Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comOur Spaces Sponsor: Bark and Beyond Supplyhttps://barkandbeyondsupply.com/Bunsen...
2022-12-041h 29The Science PawdcastPet Chat: October 1 - Bunsen and Beaker Meet The Ukraine Refugees!Send us a textThis is a recording of the live show we do on Twitter. We play a live game, share stories about Bunsen and Beaker and then have the community share their stories. The heartfelt story this week was from Jason about Bunsen and Beaker meeting the Ukraine Refugees!Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comOur Spaces Sp...
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Real Talk Ryan JespersenNovember 1, 2022 - How To Prevent Family Violence: Kristin Raworth; Science Teacher Jason Zackowski7:11 | Real Talker "JC" says user fees for social media sites like Twitter might be the only way to combat bots, trolls, and scams. Ryan reads JC's email in response to Charles Adler to kick off today's show.
EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com
11:49 | Kristin Raworth is calling for consistent moral leadership on domestic abuse. November 1st marks the beginning of Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta. Raworth, a survivor and advocate, talks about political hypocrisy on what should be a non-partisan issue, and what leadership looks like through this month and beyond.
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2022-11-011h 21The Science PawdcastPet Chat: September 17th - Cup Mazes, Paula talks about The Paw PackSend us a textThis is a recording of PetChat from our live show on Twitter.Pet Chat occurs live on Saturday at 6PM Mountain/8PM Eastern.This week Kris talks about meeting some new dogs, Jason talks about Cup Mazes and one of our amazing guests Paula talks about her dogs and The Paw Pack Plus which is our new community launching soon to the public Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- o...
2022-10-211h 06The Science PawdcastSciChat with Jason Tetro - The Germ Guy!Send us a textWe were lucky that Jason Tetro - a.k.a. The Germ Guy sat down with us to chat about all things germs, his books, and his podcast show.He's an amazing science communicator and he will have you giggling and learning at the same time.Science Chat runs every Tuesday Evening at 9PM Eastern or 7PM MountainJason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATetroBunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and...
2022-09-081h 41The Science PawdcastSeason 4 Episode 27: Back to the Moon, Dog Tears, and Dr. Sarah Fankhauser on Biology!Send us a textThe Science Pawdcast is back! Thank you so much for your patience while our family took time off from audio during the tragic sickness of Jason's mother. It mean a lot that the listener base was so understanding.On The Pawdcast this week we talk about The Artemis mission...what is the deal with that giant rocket? In Pet Science we look at DOG TEARS!. Our expert guest is Dr. Fankhauser a microbiologist and mentor for young folk wanting to become a scientist. The family section is back and a ne...
2022-09-021h 04The Science PawdcastKids Talk about Pets!Send us a textThis is a little ADORABLE recording from our live show from Telus Spark. Jason talked about The Science Pawdcast and then invited kids to come up and talk about their pets.The mini-interviews were adorable and so super sweet!Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comOur Spaces Sponsor: Bark and Beyond Supplyhttps://barkandbeyondsupply.c...
2022-08-2907 min
Indie PodcasterJason Zackowski from Bunsen and Beaker & The Science PawdcastJoin Jeff Townsend, aka Indie Podcast Father on his journey as the Indie Podcaster. Episode #58 Creator Spotlight: Jason Zackowski from Bunsen and Beaker & The Science Pawdcast.During this episode Jeff and Jason discuss various things: Jason's journey into content creation and social media.They talk about Jason's day job and his passion of being a Chemistry teacher. How his dog's Bunsen and Breaker help kids learn Science. They also discuss the challenges of having a large social media follow and trying to translate that to podcast listeners.Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend! More importantly, thank you...
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Backyard Pet Talk with Shannon RileyThe Science Pawdcast with Jason ZackowskiIn todays episode, we talk with Jason Zackowski, The Science Pawdcast Host! 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 SciChat and PetChat which are the live shows from social audio. SciChat has an interview and Q+A with a scientist, while PetChat is a live c...
2022-06-0136 minThe Science PawdcastSeason 3 Finale: The Parker Probe, Dogs are smarter than humans and MommyFav - Kris Zackowski!Send us a textIt's the last episode of the year! Thank you all so much for listening to The Science Pawdcast this year! We so appreciate each and every one of our listeners! In Science News we chat about the Parker Probe which is NASA's Sun Probe and the data it just sent back!!! In Pet Science we look at a fun demonstration where dogs can outthink humans due to our limitations as primates! Our guest is award winning teacher, Kris Zackowski. She chats about how to engage kids in the classroom and fun projects she ha...
2021-12-2459 minThe Science PawdcastEpisode 40: Molten Planet, Cat Bacteria Power and The Germ Guy - Jason TetroSend us a textEpisode 40- WOW!!!This week on the pawdcast we chat about an exoplanet that has all data pointing to a molten iron surface. That is a spicy meatball! In Pet Science we have a fascinating study about a bacteria normal to cats that could help skin conditions on dogs. Can cats help dogs??? You'll have to listen to find out! Our guest is microbiologist and germ expert Jason Tetro. Jason runs The Super Awesome Science Show and has written some excellent books on the whole germ subject- in fact he is know as the...
2021-12-091h 12The Science PawdcastSeason 3 Episode 27: Humble Hummingbirds, Cat Genetics and Dr. Jan Scholtz on Galaxy Formation and Black Holes!Send us a textIt's been a busy week and the podcast is out a couple hours later than usual, but school start up for all three of the Zackowski's at home is super busy! In Science News we chat about a very interesting study in which the color of hummingbirds matters..but in a way you wouldn't think! In Pet Science we chat about how cat genetics is "Paw"sibly overlooked and what we could be missing by not studying cats as much as dogs. Our expert guest is Dr. Jan Scholtz, post doc scientist who stu...
2021-09-031h 18The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 54 Diamond Science, Cold Dog Noses and Chantel Chizen on the importance of MarshesSend us a textIt's the final episode of Season 2!First off, thank you all so much for coming back to listen to our show every week! We have built an amazing audience and a put out such pawsitive science content. Thank you all!In science news this week we take a look at the science of diamond formation! In dog science we have an amazing study that further delves into why our dogs have such cold noses! Our guest this week is former "Dadguy" student Chantel Chizen! We are so proud to have her be th...
2021-02-041h 09The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 38: Nobel Prizes, Bonding with your Cat and Clara Riemann on Virus EvolutionSend us a textThis week we take a look at a the Nobel Prizes, with a deep dive into a University of Alberta researchers contribution to the discovery of Hepatitis C. In Pet Science we have an adorable study about how cat owners can connect with their feline friends. Our expert this week is Clara Riemann, currently doing research of virus evolutions- a very timely topic!Jason's voice ran out of steam so Kris and Adam take over the family section and the end of the show!Take care! For Science, Empathy and Cuteness!...
2020-10-1557 minThe Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 35: "SUPER COOL"ed particles, Snake Bites and Hummingbirds with Austin Spence!Send us a textHi all!This week on the show our science article is about a team of physists and scientists who supercooled a nano-particle to nearly ABSOLUTE ZERO what!? In pet science, it's all about who does better with a snake bite...cats or dogs! Our expert this week is pHD candidate Austin Spence who delights us with the science around hummingbirds!We have a very sleepy Adam with the family section and trivia!For Science, Empathy and Cuteness!!!Austin Spence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinrspenceAustin's we...
2020-09-241h 02The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 34: Energy Scavengers, Hormones and Astrophysicist & Folklorist Moiya McTierSend us a textSorry for the delay! That will be a story for another podcast! This week in Science News we do a deep dive into a cool battery/power source that gather waste heat from appliances to charge devices! In dog science we look a study which tested trace amounts of the "love" hormone oxytocin on dogs and compared their affection before and after!Our guest is the inspiring Moiya McTier, and astrophysicist and folklorist who has an amazing podcast full of science and world building called Exolore! Not only did we discuss tat...
2020-09-171h 12The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 33: Save the Earth, Calm the Cats and SciCom with Raven the Science Maven!Send us a textThis is a super fun episode with an important message. Our science article is all about the area of earth calculated by biologists which needs to be protected to avoid catastrophic biodiversity loss. Spoiler Alert. It's a lot. Our pet science article takes aim at the products used which state they can calm cat and and dog relations! We are so fortunate that Raven the Science Maven took time out of her busy life to have a fun chat with us about cats, science communication and molecular biology. She's a gem! Woo or Wow is...
2020-09-101h 15The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 32: Can humans beat HIV, Dog Drool and Dr. Melina on diatoms from millions of years agoSend us a textHi everyone! This week we take a deep dive into an article in which some super humans have effectively beat HIV without any antiviral drugs - amazing! In Pet Science the chat is all about dog drool! Our expert is Dr. Melina who is a paleolimnologist, a fascinating area of science in which the study of ancient diatoms occurs. Not only is the interview interesting, it devolves into many other lively topics like cooking and stress break tips!As we are swamped with back to school, there isn't a WOO or WOW this...
2020-09-031h 17The Science PawdcastEpisode 31: Super Mosquitoes, Fit Dogs are Fearless Dogs and Dr. Crystal Grant on the science of aging and coding!Send us a textThis week on the show our science new item is about the genetically modified mosquitoes which are being released into the Florida Keys in an attempt to seriously draw down the swarm numbers. In Pet Science we take a look at a study which seems to show that a fit and active dog is rather fearless! Our expert is the amazing Dr. Crystal Grant who is an expert on the genetics of aging. Her interview touches on coding, getting scientists into politics and some heartwarming pet stories! Our co-host in woo or wow is a...
2020-08-271h 07The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 30 Wild animals and social distancing, updates on COVID-19 and pets and Sarah Olson Michel on Science Writing, Microbes and Horses!Send us a textThis week on the science pawdcast we take a deep dive into a fascinating article which explains how wild animals use social distancing during times when sickness is spreading! In Pet Science we have updates about if your pets are at risk from COVID-19 and conversely if you are at risk at getting it from them. Our guest in "Ask An Expert" is science writer Sarah Olson Michel who has a fun and lively chat about being an author, writing for science publications and rescuing a horse! For Science, Empathy and Cuteness!
2020-08-201h 21The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 29: The Mighty Bee, COVID and Cats and Dr. Tana Joseph on space, black holes and scicom!Send us a textThis week on "The Science Pawdcast" we take a deep dive into the world of bees and how wild type bees are critical to our food supply and economy. In Pet Science there is early research that seems to show that anti-viral drugs for a coronavirus in cats could help humans with COVID19! Our expert is Dr. Tana Joseph, an astronomer and science communicator. She delights us with tales of blackholes, neutron stars and heart warming stories of dogs!Our Woo or Wow is a little off the rails and we have que...
2020-08-131h 19The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 28: COVID and School, Magneto Dogs and Jaida Elcock with Ocean Science and Tik Tok Whimsy!Send us a textSorry for the delay, but as we were travelling for more than a week it was impossible to get the podcast out on Thursday! Thanks for your patience!This week we take a look at what various epidemiologists and health organizations are recommending for kids in school. As Kris and I are both teachers and there are many families who listen to this show it's timely information! In Pet Science we take a look at a fun article about how hunting dogs can tap into the magnetic fields of the earth! Our...
2020-08-091h 11The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 27: COVID19 Vaccines, Hiking with Dogs AND Pacific Northwest Kate on the wonders of the West Coast of CanadaSend us a textOn this week's Pawdcast we do a deep dive into the Oxford Vaccine for COVID19...does it work? How does it work? Will it work? In Pet Science we have a story about a St. Bernard that had to get rescued which then asks the question..what should pet owners know about hiking with dogs? Our guest this week is Naturalist, Kate Pelton AKA Pacific Northwest Kate who discusses with us the wonders of the West Coast of Canada...one of the most beautiful place on Earth. We have trivia and fun family stori...
2020-07-311h 14The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 26: Sun Campfires, Head Scratches and Ashley Walker Astrochemist!Send us a textWow Episode 26 is amazing! We have a space news story about campfires on the sun! WHAT? You'll have to listen! In Pet Science we talk about how or why our pets like getting their heads scratched with a focus on dogs and cats! Our guest is the educational and inspiring Ashley Walker, an astrochemist and NASA intern who studies the moons orbiting other planets! WHAT!We have some really fun stories this week about the dogs too. Don't miss it!!!For Science, Empathy and Cuteness!Ashley on Twitter!Ash...
2020-07-231h 12The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 25: Masks, Sleeping Puppies and Chelsea Conner The Anole Queen!Send us a textThis week we have two science news items, one about Caecilians, snake-like amphibians, and a crazy discovery there and about new data about the importance of wearing masks to slow the spread of COVID. In pet science, we chat about dog dreams and how we are seeing Beaker dream daily! Our expert guest is Chelsea Conner, a biology student moving towards her pHD! She chats with us about the adorable little lizards, the anoles!Chelsea on Twitter!Chelsea's Anole Art Store!The Bunsen Website www.buns...
2020-07-161h 12The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 24: Deadly Blue Green Algae, Autism and Pets and Squid with Dr. Sarah McAnultySend us a textHi all! After the death of a dog in Canada, we felt it important to devote Science News to the dangers of blue green algae and pets. We've talked about it before, but we have another section with some updated information. In Pet Science we have a really touching story to share as well as a study done about the benefits of pets in the household of autistic children! Our expert guest is the informative and just plain fun Dr. Sarah McAnulty who delights us with dazzling tales and facts about adorable squi...
2020-07-091h 16The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 23: MEGALIGHTNING, A 20 Year Old Golden and Kim Arcand with X-Rays from Outer Space!Send us a textIt's the 1 year anniversary of "The Science Pawdcast" and this episode is out of this world!Oh boy! What a fun episode! In Science News you'll hear some crazy new record breaking lightning distances that were just announced, as well as the science as to why lightning strikes in the first place! SHOCKING! ;-) In Pet Science we have the touching tale of August, the Golden Retriever that just turned 20!!! (as well as the science behind why dogs age so quickly compared to other animals). Our guest is the stellar Kim Arcand...
2020-07-021h 14The Science PawdcastSeason Episode 22: Upright Crocs, What Bamboozles Dogs and Dr. Keith Barr on Exercise, Health and Diet!Send us a textHello Science Enthusiasts! This week on "The Science Pawdcast" we have a fun science arcticle about crocodiles that walked upright millions of years ago. We delve into some activities and actions that totally confuse dogs. As well our expert guest is the energetic and informative Dr. Keith Barr who regals us with exciting tales of his research as well as gives advice to live a healthier and happy life (esp as we age!). As always we have Trivia and a fun family section!For Science, Empathy and Cuteness!
2020-06-251h 16The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 21: Loss of smell due to COVID and Anya Ratnayaka an expert on Fishing Cats!Send us a textWe have such a fun show this week! First off our science article delves into the science behind why some people have lost their sense of smell when they have contracted COVID. It's a developing area of science..and still not fully understood! In dog science w talk about the science behind the ability for dogs to understand pointing! Our guest is Anya Ratnayaka from Sri Lanka who educates us on the Urban Fishing Cat! It quacks like a duck! Fun Trivia in Woo or Wow and stories from the week round out the Po...
2020-06-181h 20The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 20: Red Blood Cells, Fearful Pups and Dr. Kory Evans with Amazon Adventures!Send us a textThis week on "cast" (that's what the cool dogs are calling it) we chat about a super amazing technique to make artificial red blood cells with augmented abilities! In Pet Science, you'll hear about how the average person is not the best at determining if a dog is fearful and thus possibly aggressive. Our expert guest is Dr. Kory Evans who regals us with tales of his Amazon River research with electric fish. Seriously, if that sentence doesn't get you interested YOU NEED TO TOUCH AN ELECTRIC EEL! Ha!We also chat abou...
2020-06-121h 12The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 19 Spaceships, Baby Talk with Puppies and Primatologist Rachel Voyt!Send us a textOn the Pawdcast this week we will chat about the Space X launch of last week as well as if pets respond to baby talk like human babies do! Hilarious and amazing! Our guest is primatologist Rachel Voyt who chats with us about some exciting stories and amazing facts about primates! Give it a listen! We have a guest host in Woo or Wow and in the family section the Zackowski's chat about other pets beside dogs....if you want learn more about Achlys (Adam's Snake) we chat about it!For...
2020-06-041h 14The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 18: Bee nibbles, Chewing Dogs and Science Communicator Samantha FowlerSend us a textOn the Pawdcast this week we have a fun and adorable story about bumblebees biting plants to get them to pollinate quicker! Since Beaker (our Golden pup) is joining us within a couple week, our dog science segment is all about why some dogs chew on everything!Our guest is Science Communicator Samantha Fowler, who chats with us about how to talk to folks who perhaps have the wrong information about science! We also have trivia and stories from the week!For Science, Empathy and Cuteness!!Samantha Fowler on...
2020-05-281h 10The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 17 Electric Sight, Dogs vs Cats and Sonya Ganeshram with Coding for KidsSend us a textFind all things Bunsen at our new website: This week on The Science Pawdcast we take a look at just a joyous breakthrough in helping non-sighted persons see again. In Pet Science we look at a bunch of different studies which delve into the intelligence of cats and dogs! In Ask an Expert, we have the youngest guest ever on the show- Sonya Ganeshram, who developed a program for low income kids at her middle school to learn to code. Tech for Teens and the programs that came from it all came...
2020-05-191h 12The Science PawdcastSeason 2 Episode 16: OTTER YOU DOING, Country Dogs and Chemistry with Ashley Bernstein!Send us a textFind all things Bunsen at our new website: This week on The Science Pawdcast we take a look at Otters and what science can tell us about why they juggle rocks! It's adorable...but is there a reason that we know of for this dexterous display? In dog science we delve into a study that took a look at a huge data set from surveys to compare the implications of raising a city dog vs a rural dog. Fun! Our guest is the articulate Ashley Bernstein, a chemist working towards her PHD! ...
2020-05-131h 10The 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...
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