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Episode 5, Season 8: Medical Cannabis Falls Short and Dog Diabetes

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Send a text Seventy thousand digits of pi is impressive, but the number that stuck with us is much scarier: about one in four high school students now reports sleeping five hours or less. We dig into the latest teen sleep deprivation data, what it means for learning, mental health, and emotional regulation, and why “just go to bed earlier” ignores adolescent circadian rhythm biology. When melatonin shifts later during puberty, early school start times can become a daily clash between the cloc...

Episode 8 Episode 4: Teen Sleep, Mushing Dogs, and Dr. Alex Dainis on Tasting Every Single Amino Acid

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/413041/open_sms">Send a text</a>Think space is fast? Try outrunning time. We kick off with a clear-eyed breakdown of Project Hail Mary’s core science.Using the Parker Solar Probe as our real-world speed limit, we map the math of interstellar distances to compare to the ability for Ryan Gosling to get to Tau Ceti in Project Hail Mary. Then we turn to biology’s unforgiving rules. Could a years-long medically induced coma carry a crew through deep space? We explain how coma differs from sleep, why weeks mark a dangerous threshold, and the cascade of complications ICU teams fight daily—muscle wasting, clots, pneumonia, pressure injuries, and dysregulated hormones. We sketch what a future-ready, autonomous critical-care system would actually need to stabilize a human body for years, and why today’s medicine isn’t there yet. Our pet science segment shifts from galaxies to living rooms, dissecting a viral claim about Sweden “banning” leaving cats home alone. We clarify the Swedish Animal Welfare Act, the twice-daily human check-in guideline for cats, and why cameras don’t count. You’ll hear how these rules protect animal welfare without criminalizing a normal workday, and why enforcement stories online deserve a healthy fact-check. It’s the same habit we apply to sci-fi: verify the source, understand the standard, and do right by the beings who rely on us. If you enjoy smart science, grounded skepticism, and practical takeaways—from relativistic travel to responsible pet care—follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Your notes help more curious minds find us.<a rel="payment" href="https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-community">Support the show</a>For Science, Empathy, and Cuteness! Being Kind is a Superpower. <a href='https://the-paw-pack.circle.so/paw-pack-plus-1321'>All our social links are here!</a>

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Send a text Think space is fast? Try outrunning time. We kick off with a clear-eyed breakdown of Project Hail Mary’s core science. Using the Parker Solar Probe as our real-world speed limit, we map the math of interstellar distances to compare to the ability for Ryan Gosling to get to Tau Ceti in Project Hail Mary.  Then we turn to biology’s unforgiving rules. Could a years-long medically induced coma carry a crew through deep space? We explain how coma differs from sleep, why weeks mark a da...

Season 8 Episode 3: Project Hail Mary Science and Swedish Cat Laws

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/413041/open_sms">Send a text</a>A baby macaque clutching an orange plush shouldn’t teach us this much about biology, but Punch does. His quiet hold on a stuffed orangutan opens a door into attachment science, stress, and how primate societies enforce rules we often mistake for cruelty. We walk through why zookeepers reached for a surrogate object, how tactile comfort supports motor development and emotional regulation, and what happens when a first-time mother and a heat wave collide with the unforgiving math of survival. Along the way, we examine the “bullying” clips through a scientific lens—dominance, submission cues, and the essential role of maternal coaching—while celebrating glimmers of recovery as grooming and real hugs begin to replace the plush. Then we shift from the enclosure to our living rooms. Flat-faced dogs remain wildly popular, but a new UK study across 14 brachycephalic breeds quantifies the toll: widespread BOAS, exercise intolerance, snorting, sleep disruption, and heat sensitivity tied to extreme skull shapes. We break down the grading scale, the stark numbers for pugs and Pekingese, and the three big drivers of risk—short muzzles, narrow nostrils, and excess fat around the airway. Not all breeds scored the same, and that’s the hopeful part: careful selection can nudge beloved lines toward open airways and stronger health without abandoning them. Across both stories runs a single thread: love is better when it listens to evidence. From managing crowds around Punch to resisting the exotic pet impulse, from breeding away from extremes to helping current dogs breathe easier with weight control and heat care, small choices add up to real welfare gains. If this mix of heart and hard data resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more curious minds can find us. What did you learn that changed how you see animals today? <a href='https://the-paw-pack.circle.so/paw-pack-plus-1321'>Our links</a> - you&apos;ll find all of our social links and website links here<a rel="payment" href="https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-community">Support the show</a>For Science, Empathy, and Cuteness! Being Kind is a Superpower. <a href='https://the-paw-pack.circle.so/paw-pack-plus-1321'>All our social links are here!</a>

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Send a text A baby macaque clutching an orange plush shouldn’t teach us this much about biology, but Punch does. His quiet hold on a stuffed orangutan opens a door into attachment science, stress, and how primate societies enforce rules we often mistake for cruelty. We walk through why zookeepers reached for a surrogate object, how tactile comfort supports motor development and emotional regulation, and what happens when a first-time mother and a heat wave collide with the unforgiving math of...

Season 8 Episode 2: Punch the Monkey and Bad News About Flat Faced Dogs

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/413041/open_sms">Send a text</a>A newborn brain can feel the pulse before it knows the tune—and that single insight opens a door into how early our minds start to organize the world. We kick off the new season by exploring two studies that hit close to home: one revealing that infants build visual categories and detect musical rhythm far earlier than many assumed, and another mapping the real‑world challenges older adults face when caring for pets they deeply love. The data is surprising, the implications are practical, and the thread running through it all is how we turn evidence into everyday decisions. Our guest, Dr. Raven the Science Maven, brings sharp insight and contagious energy to the bigger question: how do we bridge science and public life? From molecular biology to a PhD focused on communication, from catchy vaccine tracks to hosting Pfizer’s Science Will Win, Raven shows how storytelling, music, and personal narrative make complex ideas land. We talk institutional barriers, the pandemic’s hard lessons, why every science degree should include communication training, and how her nonprofit, The Science Haven, sparks curiosity with projects like Stellar Dreams. If you enjoy smart, human stories that connect lab findings to daily choices, tap play, subscribe, and share with a friend who loves science and pets. And if you care about better SciComm in higher education, go to make science make sense.com and add your name. Your voice helps science reach the people it’s meant to serve. <a href='https://thesciencemaven.com/'>Dr. Baxter&apos;s Website</a> - you&apos;ll find her podcast link and social media links here <a href='https://the-paw-pack.circle.so/paw-pack-plus-1321'>Our links</a> - you&apos;ll find all of our social links and website links here <a rel="payment" href="https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-community">Support the show</a>For Science, Empathy, and Cuteness! Being Kind is a Superpower. <a href='https://the-paw-pack.circle.so/paw-pack-plus-1321'>All our social links are here!</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/413041/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A newborn brain can feel the pulse before it knows the tune—and that single insight opens a door into how early our minds start to organize the world. We kick off the new season by exploring two studies that hit close to home: one revealing that infants build visual categories and detect musical rhythm far earlier than many assumed, and another mapping the real‑world challenges older adults face when caring for pets they deeply love. The data is surprising, the implications are practical, and the thread running through it all is how we turn evidence into everyday decisions.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Our guest, Dr. Raven the Science Maven, brings sharp insight and contagious energy to the bigger question: how do we bridge science and public life? From molecular biology to a PhD focused on communication, from catchy vaccine tracks to hosting Pfizer’s Science Will Win, Raven shows how storytelling, music, and personal narrative make complex ideas land. We talk institutional barriers, the pandemic’s hard lessons, why every science degree should include communication training, and how her nonprofit, The Science Haven, sparks curiosity with projects like Stellar Dreams.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you enjoy smart, human stories that connect lab findings to daily choices, tap play, subscribe, and share with a friend who loves science and pets. And if you care about better SciComm in higher education, go to make science make sense.com and add your name. Your voice helps science reach the people it’s meant to serve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://thesciencemaven.com/'&gt;Dr. Baxter&amp;apos;s Website&lt;/a&gt; - you&amp;apos;ll find her podcast link and social media links here&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://the-paw-pack.circle.so/paw-pack-plus-1321'&gt;Our links&lt;/a&gt; - you&amp;apos;ll find all of our social links and website links here&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-community"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!&lt;br/&gt;Being Kind is a Superpower.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://the-paw-pack.circle.so/paw-pack-plus-1321'&gt;All our social links are here!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text A newborn brain can feel the pulse before it knows the tune—and that single insight opens a door into how early our minds start to organize the world. We kick off the new season by exploring two studies that hit close to home: one revealing that infants build visual categories and detect musical rhythm far earlier than many assumed, and another mapping the real‑world challenges older adults face when caring for pets they deeply love. The data is surprising, the implications are pr...

Season 8 Episode 1: Baby Rhythm, Senior's Pet Challenges, and Dr. Raven Baxter on Science Communication

The Science Pawdcast breaks down the latest science happening in the human world AND the pet world.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Pets and Science, it's the pawfect mix.&nbsp; You'll also get episodes of PetChat which are the live shows from social audio.&nbsp; PetChat is a live community gathering updates about the animals in our life, but also the animals in the wonderful community that supports us! Heart and Hope.Science and Shenanigans.&nbsp;

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