All Around Science

During the weeks from July 28 through Aug 8---while we take our summer vacation---we're going to be posting the daily news episodes from Bobby's daily science podcast, Daily Science Brief. If you like this short-form podcast and want to hear more, search for Daily Science Brief or head over to https://www.dailysciencebrief.com/ -------- A tomato and its cousin accidentally invented the potato, eye...

During the weeks from July 28 through Aug 8---while we take our summer vacation---we're going to be posting the daily news episodes from Bobby's daily science podcast, Daily Science Brief. If you like this short-form podcast and want to hear more, search for Daily Science Brief or head over to https://www.dailysciencebrief.com/ -------- Smartphones can now detect earthquakes, scientists confirm an...

During the weeks from July 28 through Aug 8---while we take our summer vacation---we're going to be posting the daily news episodes from Bobby's daily science podcast, Daily Science Brief. If you like this short-form podcast and want to hear more, search for Daily Science Brief or head over to https://www.dailysciencebrief.com/ -------- A monster earthquake rattles the Pacific, mitochondria double...

During the weeks from July 28 through Aug 8---while we take our summer vacation---we're going to be posting the daily news episodes from Bobby's daily science podcast, Daily Science Brief. If you like this short-form podcast and want to hear more, search for Daily Science Brief or head over to https://www.dailysciencebrief.com/ -------- Maggot meat may have helped Neanderthals thrive, mice get flu...

Maura and Bobby are taking two weeks off for summer vacation, but we didn't want to leave you hanging. To fill your feed we've decided to share with you the next two weeks of Daily Science Brief, Bobby's daily science news podcast. If you like what you hear, subscribe to Daily Science Brief and check out https://www.dailysciencebrief.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

On today’s episode: A new record for the oldest protein ever analyzed. We dig through what research says about meditation. All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Proteins from rhino fossil found in Nunavut crater dated to 20 million years   Phylogenetically informative proteins from an Early Miocene rhinocerotid | Nature Has the science of mindfulness lost its mind? | PubM...

On today’s episode: Seed oils reduce inflammation. Geologists may have found remnants of the Earth’s very first crust. Questions, questions, questions! All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Rocks in Canada may be oldest on Earth, dating back 4.16 billion years | Live Science https://youtu.be/FZc-Y9gqjHI?si=z7i9VoFySsQhFN-s https://www.compoundchem.com/2016/01/01/hangover/ http...

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On today’s episode: Seed oils reduce inflammation. Viruses are one of the oldest things on the planet. How did they manage to survive for so long? All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Myth-busting study shows controversial seed oils reduce inflammation | ScienceDaily https://med.stanford.edu/news/insights/2025/03/5-things-to-know-about-the-effects-of-seed-oils-on-health.html...

On today’s episode: The European Space Agency has figured out how to make an artificial eclipse every 20 hours! More of your fabulous questions! All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Stunning pictures show the first ever artificial solar eclipse Behold! 1st images of artificial solar eclipse captured by ESA's Proba-3 mission CREDITS: Writing - Bobby Frankenberger & Maura A...

On today’s episode: Instead of dice, now you can roll a dragon! It’s time to talk about chiropractors. All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Your next gaming dice could be shaped like a dragon or armadillo - Ars Technica CREDITS: Writing - Bobby Frankenberger & Maura Armstrong Booking - September McCrady  THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allen https://twitter.com/KEYSwithSOUL ht...

On today’s episode: New research about the side effects of oral contraceptives. More questions? More questions! All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES How does the pill affect your brain? We're finally getting answers | New Scientist What Would Your Life Be Like On a High Gravity Planet Planetary habitability - Wikipedia . What would alien life actually look like? Alcohol Metab...

On today’s episode: Lose 30% of your body weight in a week with this one weird trick! More questions to answer from you, our beloved listeners! All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Newfound Mechanism Rewires Cellular Energy Processing for Drastic Weight Loss | NYU Langone News https://nyulangone.org/news/newfound-mechanism-rewires-cellular-energy-processing-drastic-weight-los...

On today’s episode: A new marshmallow test just dropped! And we answer more listener questions! All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES New twist on marshmallow test shows power of a promise | Ars Technica https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/your-cold-wont-go-away https://www.baystatehealth.org/articles/the-impact-of-coinfections https://www.mountsinai.org/about/newsroom/2014/the...

On today’s episode: Gladiators in Britain! Why are things the color that they are? All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Study reveals skeletal evidence of Roman gladiator bitten by lion in combat - News and events, University of York CREDITS: Writing - Bobby Frankenberger & Maura Armstrong Booking - September McCrady  THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allen https://twitter.com/K...

On today’s episode: Neanderthals weren’t as dumb as you thought! And we catch up on listener questions! All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Neanderthals invented their own bone weapon technology by 80,000 years ago Zolpidem - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf . 2-Minute Neuroscience: Zolpidem (Ambien) Beat Jet Lag with These Insider Tips | U30X How to Fall Asleep on an Airplane​ H...

On today’s episode: We revisit an old favorite episode from back in 2021 about eel sex, and include some updates on what scientists have learned about this mysterious phenomenon in the past four years. CREDITS: Writing - Bobby Frankenberger & Maura Armstrong Booking - September McCrady  THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allen https://twitter.com/KEYSwithSOUL http://andrewallenmusic.com Hosted on Acas...

On today’s episode: Lemurs. They’re cute. They’re fuzzy. They’re huge bullies. Dogs and cats, living together, with humans… how did that even happen? All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES How Changes in Lemur Brains Made Some Mean Girls Nice - Research Blog Stone Age dog skeleton hints at complex early relationship with pets The Evolution of House Cats Did cult sacrifices in a...

On today’s episode: How good are you at spotting an AI voice? Probably not as good as you think. Is boredom good for you? All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES People are really bad at spotting AI-generated deepfake voices | New Scientist Is boredom a source of noise and/or a confound in behavioral science research? https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10342197/#s5 https:/...

On today’s episode: Scientists mapped out half a billion connections in section of brain the size of a grain of sand. Can you treat PMS with placebos? Some scientists tried to find out. All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Scientists complete largest wiring diagram and functional map of the brain to date - Allen Institute Efficacy of open-label placebos for premenstrual syndr...

On today’s episode: Scientists can now grow the flesh of one potato with the skin of another potato. Which organs can you live without? All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Plant skin grafts could result in new kinds of vegetables https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18265855/ https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/medical/your-appendix-may-not-be-useless-after-all CREDITS: Writing - B...

On today’s episode: Do birds experience road rage? Time. It’s not just made up. It’s a real thing. And I’m going to tell you how. All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES CREDITS: Writing - Bobby Frankenberger & Maura Armstrong Booking - September McCrady  THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allen https://twitter.com/KEYSwithSOUL http://andrewallenmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast....

On today’s episode: A new technique for growing human muscle tissue for robotic limbs. We head on down to the factory for a fresh, juicy, lab grown burger! All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES A “biohybrid” robotic hand built using real human muscle cells https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNlnSMe8imo&ab_channel=CNBCInternational https://www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/lab-grown-m...

On today’s episode: Whale poop and pee is more important than you might think! Um… What? Huh? And lots of other examples of why my public speaking teacher was wrong. All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Discovery: The Great Whale Pee Funnel Huh? The valuable role of interjections Speech interjections aren’t throwaway lines Is “Huh?” a Universal Word? Conversational Infrastruc...

On today’s episode: Social media is making us sweat. And let’s talk about endometriosis. All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES How our bodies react when we use social media – and when we stop Worldwide Daily Social Media Usage (New 2024 Data) https://www.scientificamerican.com/video/endometriosis-is-common-and-debilitating-why-do-we-know-so-little-about-it/ https://www.cancer....