The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
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Humans have domesticated and handled animals for 14,000 years. Modern times have brought urbanization and technology which have caused a drastic decline in human-animal interactions. As a result, the knowledge of how to properly handle, restrain, and house animals is in decline. In Better Animal Handling, C.B. Chastain, veterinarian and professor emeritus, describes effective, humane animal handling with emphasis on safety measures to prevent injury and the transmission of zoonotic diseases.
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Unlocking Behaviour Change is a podcast delving into psychology and motivation. Join Professor Robert West, a world-leading behavioural scientist, and Jamie West, a writer and musician, as they explore the human mind with practical insights and a touch of humour. Whether you’re into psychology, behaviour science, or just want to understand yourself (and others) a little better, this podcast is for you. Check out our latest books: Energise: The Secrets Of Motivation: https://shorturl.at/bbA7y ...
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Do you care about the environment but feel "I want to act but if no one else does it won't make a difference" and "But if you don't solve everything it isn't worth doing anything"? We are the antidote! You're not alone. Hearing role models overcome the same feelings to enjoy acting on their values creates meaning, purpose, community, and emotional reward. Want to improve as a leader? Bestselling author, 3-time TEDx speaker, leadership speaker, coach, and professor Joshua Spodek, PhD MBA, bri ...
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Veterinary podcast. Our mission is to advance the quality of veterinary care for the benefit of animals, the public, and society. We are the charity partner of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
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Dietitian Melinda Hemmelgarn helps listeners “think beyond their plates,” connect the dots between food, health and agriculture, and find food truth.
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Your weekly dose of nerdy chaos — straight from the Aussie nerdverse. 🎮🍿📺 We’re DJ and The Professor: lifelong geeks breaking down the week in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture, with a healthy obsession for indie devs, comics, and creators who are shaping the future of fandom. Every week, we serve up: 🎙️ Hot takes and deep dives on what’s blowing up (or bombing) in nerd culture. 🕹️ Spotlights on indie games, comics, and creators — real talk, straight from the people making the stuff we lov ...
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Professor Steven Pinker has spent his life thinking about thinking. Now he wants us to join him. For this series Professor Pinker has created a critical thinking toolkit which he hopes will help all of us make better decisions about - well, everything. Steven will be joined by some big thinkers, and people who have to deal with the consequences of irrationality, as he sets out to steer us away from common fallacies and logical traps set by our own animal brains. Think with Pinker is produced ...
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Are you concerned about the Earth's future? Are you interested in what is being done in Northern California and the world to address environmental issues? Do you want to act? Then tune in every other Sunday to Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org. SN!! was launched on KSQD in 2019 by Ronnie Lipschutz. The show features interviews with activists, scholars, scientists, authors, philosophers, and others on a range of topics and issues that address the relationships among humans and nature, including ...
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Hello and Welcome to Physical Activity Researcher Podcast! Physical Activity Researcher Podcast is the source of the latest research findings on all things related to physical activity, exercise, and health. World-renowned scientists and experts as guests in an informal and relaxed interview style format. New episodes on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The podcast is for anyone who likes to learn scientific and evidence-based knowledge of physical activity, exercise, and health. Our listener ...
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The Proof Podcast is a space for science-based conversation. Together with his guests, Simon Hill, a qualified physiotherapist and nutritionist, explores the health and longevity benefits that come with mastering physical exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, recovery, sleep, and alignment. Facts, nuance and trustworthy recommendations minus the hyperbole. All the proof you need to live better for longer.
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The PrimateCast features conversations with renowned primatologists, wildlife scientists, conservationists and other professional animal enthusiasts about the processes and products of their work. The podcast is hosted and produced by Dr. Andrew MacIntosh, who's now the Senior Scientist, Wildlife Conservation at the Wilder Institute / Calgary Zoo. The show was incubated by Kyoto University's Center for International Collaboration and Advanced Studies in Primatology (CICASP), where Andrew wor ...
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What's the most dangerous item in an office? Are fireworks more likely to kill you than bumble bees? Matt Edmondson and Adam Kay are on a mission to compile the definitive list of absolutely everything that might kill you. And they're leaving no stone unturned in their search. From the animal kingdom to deadly jobs and even acts of god, they want to know what's most likely to kill us, and even how to avoid an untimely exit from planet earth. In every episode they make a case for an item to b ...
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Stein Monogastric Nutrition Lab Podcast
Dr. Hans Stein, Professor of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Podcasts on the subject of swine nutrition.
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Welcome to RESILIENT EARTH RADIO where we host speakers from the United States and around the world to talk about critical issues facing our planet and the positive actions people are taking. We also let our listeners learn how they can get involved and make a difference. Hosts are Leigh Anne Lindsey, Producer @ Sea Storm Studios and Founder of Planet Centric Media, along with Scott & Tree Mercer, Founders of Mendonoma Whale & Seal Study which gathers scientific data that is distributed to o ...
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The Mating Grounds Podcast is a collaboration between #1 bestselling author, Tucker Max, and renowned evolutionary psychologist, Professor Geoffrey Miller, to teach men how to be successful with women, dating and relationships. Through discussions and interviews with the worlds leading experts in human sexuality, psychology, animal behavior, genetics and behavioral studies, they explain in clear and actionable terms precisely what men need to know about sex, dating, relationships, and women, ...
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Taking the Universe Around the World: The Horizons Tour Diary Podcast with Robin Ince
The Cosmic Shambles Network
As Robin Ince embarks on the world tour of Horizons - A 21st Century Space Odyssey with Professor Brian Cox, he has decided to keep a diary of their adventures, secondhand bookshop finds, local discoveries, artist manifestos, show reports and much more. The diaries are available in written form on the Cosmic Shambles website but this podcast features extended versions of the entries, clips and extra chat. Part of the Cosmic Shambles Network, the network for people with curious minds. Support ...
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BeProvided Conservation Radio takes you from the Santa Cruz Mountains to Africa with expert interviews in wildlife biology, conservation, environmental education, eco tourism and much much more. Our interviews help bridge the gap between international conservation efforts and local conservation efforts. Learn how you can help close to home and worldwide to save our wildlife, plants, water and environment. *Music by http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
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Uncovering the mystery of Palau’s ancient terraces
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54:34Sophie Ly takes us to Palau to meet scientists and traditional knowledge custodians who are working together to uncover the secrets of Palau’s ancient terraces.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Katherine Pryor, children’s book author, discusses her latest title: Attack of the Hangries
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28:09Did you know that being hungry can affect our mood and behaviors? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Katherine Pryor, award-winning children’s book author, and good food advocate, whose latest title: The Attack of the Hangries, helps parents, teachers and children understand what happe…
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Functional Ecology | Jennifer Apland: Isolating the effects of floral temperature on visitation and behaviour of wild bee and fly pollinators
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27:53In this podcast, Functional Ecology author Jennifer Apland chats to Assistant Editor Amelia Macho about her research article, "Jennifer experimentally manipulated the temperature of model flowers to evaluate how flower temperature impacts visitation and behavior of wild bee and fly pollinators. Her research highlights that wild insect pollinator re…
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/Highlights/ Sustainable Weight Loss: Using Fibion to Track Activity and Build Healthy Habits – Lotte Arndal (Pt3)
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21:16"What if changing your habits was less about effort and more about strategy?" In this third episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues the conversation with health coach Lotte Arndal, who shares her expertise on behavior change and habit formation. Lotte explains how using advanced tools like Fibion Reports allows her to offer truly personalized advice t…
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Australia's Gamers Revealed, Dance Dance Revolution Memory and Hollywood AI Movies
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56:10A new study tells us all the statistics about Australian gamers. Turns out we're all getting older and less social. We have some theories why. Dance Dance Revolution can be adapted into a memory trainer for people with dementia, and it actually works to reduce the rate of decline. A fully AI movie will be presented at Cannes soon, and we expect it …
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/Highlights/ Sedentary Behavior and Misleading Activity: The Role of Fibion in Health Coaching – Lotte Arndal (Pt2)
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20:10"Can you really feel active while barely moving? The numbers tell a different story." In this second episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues the conversation with Lotte Arndal, an experienced health coach and gym owner, as she shares the importance of accurate measurement in health coaching. Using advanced tools like Fibion sensors, Lotte demonstrates…
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Knowledge Natter: Inpatient Feeding Audit by Wildbore Vetstop
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19:30In this Knowledge Natter podcast, Amy Wells from Wildbore Vetstop talks to Lou Northway about her team's audit to investigate feeding plans, Resting Energy Requirements (RER), inappetence rates and interventions, and what food was being offered to inpatients. The team were named Quality Improvement Champions in the 2025 Knowledge Awards. Read the c…
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Is It Always Bad for Your Pet to Have Anxiety?
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7:41Send us a text Calm down and join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they comment on: Effects of anxiety on learning Motivations for prescribing anti-anxiety drugs for animals When chemical restraint is warranted Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Lab Notes: After the SPF scandal — how is sunscreen tested?
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13:31Australia’s known for having some of the world’s toughest sunscreen standards, but in June, that reputation was rocked. Independent testing of 20 sunscreens found 16 did not meet their advertised SPF50 rating, including three children's sunscreens and three sold by the Cancer Council. So how are sunscreens tested, and what can we learn from these r…
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Unlocking Behaviour Change Podcast Episode 17: Starting strong - ending strong
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29:56We all know first impressions are important, but why? And what about final impressions? Robert offers some practical advice, including how to make your CV more impressive and Jamie talks about how to structure a live performance. Want more? Check out our latest books: Energise: The Secrets Of Motivation: https://shorturl.at/bbA7y React: Harness You…
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Electric cars and plant-based meat: hype or hope? | Hannah Ritchie, PhD
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2:03:57In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Ritchie, senior researcher at Our World in Data and author of Clearing the Air. We dive into the data behind climate change, exploring what’s driving it, how solutions are developing, and why optimism is not misplaced. Hannah breaks down the role of food, energy, and industry in emissions, explains where media …
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What's Happening with Climate Law across the World, the United States and California? with Professor Alice Kaswan, USF School of Law
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53:02What’s up with climate change and climate law? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it is going to cancel the “endangerment finding” of 2009 that provided the legal basis for regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. In July, the Department of Energy released “A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S.…
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/Highlights/ Balancing Physical Activity and Mental Well-Being: Use of Fibion for Effective Health Coaching: Lotte Arndal (Pt1)
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23:34Ever feel completely exhausted after a long day but realize you’ve barely moved at all?" In this insightful first episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen sits down with Lotte Arndal, a seasoned health coach and gym owner with 25 years of experience, to uncover the surprising disconnect between mental and physical exhaustion. Lotte reveals that many people mista…
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Quantum biology, two botanic gardens, and the importance of archaeology
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54:19Just as quantum physics is poised to launch computing into a new era of capability, researchers are seeing the first signs of quantum effects in biology.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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/Highlights/ How Physical Activity Helps You Sleep Better and Stress Less – Jin Wen (Pt3)
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20:11"Can physical activity really help you sleep better and manage stress?" In this third episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues the conversation with sleep researcher Jin Wen, exploring how physical activity interacts with sleep and stress. Jin discusses how daily movement can improve sleep quality and reduce stress, but it’s not just about burning ener…
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835: At last! I can access my roof to charge solar for the first time in 18 months.
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30:21This week, I charged my solar panel and battery on my roof for the first time for over 18 months. My building had to do maintenance during which no residents could access the roof. They told us the job would take 5 months, but it took over 18. They also didn't say exactly when it would start until one day I got an email that said I couldn't access …
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Todd Larsen, MA, Executive Co-Director for Green America discusses child labor in the industrialized livestock industry
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28:14Did you know that Tyson, Perdue, Cargill, and JBS have all been found to have children working in their meat processing facilities? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Todd Larsen, MA, Executive Co-Director for Green America, who will explain how and why U.S. children are working in agr…
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/Highlights/ Sleep as a Reset: How a Bad Night Affects Your Stress Response – Jin Wen (Pt2)
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17:08"Does poor sleep impact your stress more than stress affects your sleep?" In this second episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues his insightful discussion with sleep researcher Jin Wen, diving deeper into the fascinating relationship between daily stress and sleep. Jin explains that while stress and sleep influence each other, poor sleep has a more di…
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Send us a text Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them in reviewing: How twitches work Long-handled nose twitches Other, less common twitches used on horses Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Age Gating Games, Warner Bros Vs Midjourney and Doing Objective Science
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1:11:57Things get wild when Professor and DJ talk about stopping children from accessing in appropriate games. Warner Bros are suing Midjourney for ripping off their art. With the recent case against OpenAI for pirating books, the precedent might not be on their side. Science is hard to do objectively. There's always a bias, and good scientists find ways …
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Unlocking Behaviour Change Podcast Episode 16: How we form impressions
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29:04How do our beliefs shape our perceptions? And how do our wants and needs affect our beliefs about what is true? What happens when our expectations are violated? In this episode, Robert and Jamie look at the fundamental ways in which we interpret the world and how this affects the decisions we make. Also, Robert reminisces about hearing Ozzy Osbourn…
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Lab Notes: Move over, NASA — Australia's heading back into space
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14:04When you think of leaders in the space sector, big hitters like NASA and private companies like SpaceX spring to mind. But since the very beginning of the Space Age, Australia has played a role in the space flight industry. And this year, an Australian company tried to launch a rocket from Australian soil. So why is Australia building and launching…
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/Highlights/ Improving Daily Well-being Through Better Sleep – Jin Wen (Pt1)
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20:10"What if your sleep quality shapes not just your day, but your whole health future?" In this first episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen speaks with sleep expert Jin Wen about the fascinating relationship between sleep, stress, and daily well-being. Jin shares her journey from studying stress to focusing on sleep and explains how sleep isn’t just about the nu…
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Diet, Meat and Ultra-Processed Foods | Dr David Katz
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2:02:00What does balance really mean for diet, and why is nuance so often lost in nutrition debates? In this episode, I sit down again with Dr David Katz to explore diet quality, ultra-processed foods, supplements, and the broader links between human and planetary health. In this episode, we cover: Why balance is the key to diet quality Beef, ethics, and …
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/Highlights/ AI and Fibion SENS: Customizable Solutions for Farm Animal Health – Prof. Suresh Neethirajan (Pt3)
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19:36"How can wearable sensors improve farm animal health monitoring?" In this third and final part of the episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues his conversation with Prof. Suresh Neethirajan, exploring the practical applications of sensors like Fibion SENS in farm animal health. Prof. Neethirajan discusses how wearable sensors are used to monitor animal…
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Bird navigation, reducing food waste and a tribute to John Clarke
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54:25As The Science Show concludes its celebration of 50 years, we remember John Clarke’s contributions to early Science Shows and point to a film just released looking at John’s life, produced by his daughter Lorin.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Joseph Llobrera, PhD, Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, discusses cuts to food assistance programs in the GOP’s Budget Reconciliation Bill.
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28:14Did you know that one in five children in the U.S. receives food assistance? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Joseph Llobrera, PhD, Director of Research for the Food Assistance Team at the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities. Llobrera discusses low-wage workers who depend on SNAP…
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Send us a text This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger offer advice on: Cages for cats Cage contents for cats Outdoor fences and tunnels for cats Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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/Highlights/ The Role of AI and Fibion SENS in Predicting Animal Health Problems – Prof. Suresh Neethirajan (Pt2)
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20:04"Can AI predict pain in animals before it's visible?" In this second episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues his engaging discussion with Prof. Suresh Neethirajan, an expert in digital agriculture and animal welfare. Prof. Neethirajan explains how accelerometer data combined with AI models is being used to detect early signs of pain and health issues …
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Minecraft Getting Sued, Android Blocking Indie Devs and Social Media Child Stars
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51:10Mojang are being sued for breaking the laws of the European Union by changing their terms of service to ban gun mods. Spearheaded by a mod developer, this lawsuit is adjacent to Stop Killing Games but not quite part of it. Google has announced a plan to block indie developers from publishing apps for Android without giving away their personal detai…
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/Highlights/ Using Accelerometers and AI to Improve Animal Welfare on Farms – Prof. Suresh Neethirajan (Pt1)
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20:38"Can AI predict health problems in farm animals before they even show symptoms?" In this fascinating episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen welcomes Professor Suresh Neethirajan, an expert in digital agriculture and animal welfare, to explore how artificial intelligence and accelerometer data are revolutionizing the way we care for farm animals. Prof. Neethira…
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Lab Notes: Why your hay fever will get worse with climate change
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13:01One in four Australians get hay fever, and as the planet warms, our seasonal sneezes and sniffles are tipped to get much, much worse.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Unlocking Behaviour Change Podcast Episode 15: Time to stop smoking ...?
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27:47What is 'temporal discounting' and how does it influence decisions to stop smoking and decisions about what clinical interventions are worth paying for? Can procrastination be a good thing sometimes? How can we achieve long-lasting behaviour change? And what is going on with tea . . . ? Want more? Check out our latest books: Energise: The Secrets O…
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Lowering cholesterol with medicine | Dr Thomas Dayspring and Dr Dan Soffer
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1:50:24In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Tom Dayspring and Dr Dan Soffer for a comprehensive look at lipid-lowering therapy. We unpack the science behind statins, ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, fibrates, and newer agents like bempedoic acid, asking what really works, who should take them, and how early treatment might prevent disease. From guideline thresho…
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Save the Valley Dragons! Restoring the Blunt-Notes Leopard Lizard to the San Joaquin Desert with Dr. Michael Telemeco and Dr. Michael Westphal
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54:38Who knew there was a desert in the San Joaquin Valley inhabited by the “valley dragon,” aka, the “blunt-nosed leopard lizard.” The lizards have disappeared from 85% of their historical range as a result of agriculture, rural and urban development and pesticides, and are now threatened in what remains of the San Joaquin Desert. The Fresno Chaffee Zo…
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/Highlights/ How Early Diagnosis Can Improve COPD Management – David Mannino, MD et al. (Pt3)
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21:54"Can early detection and community support improve COPD care?" In the final part of this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen speaks with David Mannino, MD, Jonnie Korinko, and Phyllis DiLorenzo about the critical role of early diagnosis, effective treatment, and community support for COPD patients. Mannino, MD discusses the latest research efforts to detect…
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Terrence Collingsworth, Founder and Executive Director of International Rights Advocates
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27:53Did you know that some of the most popular brands of chocolate rely on child labor/slavery on cocoa plantations? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Terrence Collingsworth, Founder and Executive Director of International Rights Advocates, which works globally to stop corporate human rig…
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/Highlights/ How Virtual Rehab Empowers COPD Patients to Stay Active – David Mannino, MD et al. (Pt2)
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22:17"How can virtual rehab bring physical activity to more COPD patients?" In this second part of the episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen speaks with David Mannino, MD, respiratory therapist Jonnie Korinko, and COPD patient advocate Phyllis DiLorenzo to explore the benefits and challenges of virtual pulmonary rehabilitation. Mannino, MD discusses the accessibil…
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Join us for highlights from fifty years of The Science Show including Fred Dagg, who helps us with the big questions: what is it all about and why are we here?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Conditions for Handling and Restraint of Animals
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13:04Send us a text Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to learn more about: Pre-handling of animals considerations Pre-restraint of animals considerations Environment, personnel, and duration of handling effects on animals Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comBy Dr. C.B. Chastain
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/Highlights/ Managing COPD with Physical Activity: Challenges and Solutions – David Mannino, MD et al. (Pt1)
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23:52"Can physical activity really improve the quality of life for COPD patients?" In this engaging first part of the episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen speaks with David Mannino, MD, Jonnie Korinko, and Phyllis DiLorenzo to discuss the role of physical activity in managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Mannino, MD explains the physical challeng…
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Unlocking Behaviour Change Episode 14: Enacting real world decision - the case of smoking cessation
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28:26Robert and Jamie talk through the knotty business of enacting decisions. Robert emphasises that for decisions such as stopping smoking, acting on the decision sooner rather than later can make all the difference. They discuss levels of commitment and the power of identity. And Jamie casts doubt on Shakespeare’s true identity . . . Want more? Check …
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Lab Notes: Why do whales beach themselves?
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13:51Every now and again, dozens or even hundreds of perfectly healthy looking whales strand themselves on a beach. Scientists have a few theories on why they do this.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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834: Do Americans Know How to Prepare Food From Scratch?
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14:10Late summer means produce at peak ripeness, especially peaches and heirloom tomatoes. Regular readers of my blog and subscribers to my newsletter have read of how my volunteering to bring overstock food from stores to places that give it to anyone for free has led to my getting for free amounts I can barely keep up eating that people turn down. Thi…
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/Highlights/ Boosting School Performance with Exercise - Dr. Sebastian Ludyga (Pt3) - Active Brain Miniseries
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19:00In the third part of the "Physical Activity Researcher Podcast" with Dr. Sebastian Ludyga, the conversation deepens into specific studies and practical applications of physical activity in educational settings. Dr. Ludyga and host Dr. Olli Tikkanen explore the concept of exercise breaks in schools, particularly focusing on how these can rejuvenate …
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Testosterone for women | Professor Susan Davis, AO
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1:05:52In today’s episode, I sit down with Professor Susan Davis, an endocrinologist and one of the world’s foremost experts on hormones in women’s health. We explore the role of testosterone in women, separating fact from fiction, and tackling the common myths that circulate online and in the media. Susan shares what decades of research actually show abo…
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/Highlights/ Long-Term Cognitive Gains from Exercise (with ASD, ADHD and Preterm Children) - Dr. Sebastian Ludyga (Pt2) - Active Brain Miniseries
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20:32In the second part of this enlightening episode of the "Physical Activity Researcher Podcast," Dr. Sebastian Ludyga continues his discussion with host Dr. Olli Tikkanen, delving into the complexities of exercise and its effects on cognition, particularly in the context of long-term changes. Dr. Ludyga explains how different types of physical activi…
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Complex molecules in space – how they formed and how they got here
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54:24Samples from asteroids have helped build a theory of the origin of complex molecules and how they made it to Earth.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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