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Monarch Butterfly: The Science Behind the Wandering Milkweed Common Tiger of the Americas
Better Than Human - October 14, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutesThe monarch is a common butterfly, found in the Americas that is considered a poster species of pollinating insects. The monarch butterfly is easily recognizable because of its bright black, orange, and white patterns. Monarch butterflies are a parasite to their caterpillars’ only food source, m...
The History and Science of the Potato; Boil 'em, Mash 'em, Stick 'em in a Stew
Better Than Human - September 16, 2022 06:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, Jennifer and Amber explore the history of the potatoes. Or as a hobbit would say, "Po-tay-toes! Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew." However you like them, potatoes have changed the world. Jennifer insists potatoes are not roots or stems, but they’re tubers. Amber insists t...
It's All About that Dopamine Release
Better Than Human - August 31, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourMost widely known as the 'feel good chemical,' dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the pleasure area of the brain's reward system that plays a role in many important body functions, including movement, memory, and pleasurable reward and motivation. But do you really know what Dopamine really is,...
Dragonflies and the Science Behind Their Unique Adaptations
Better Than Human - August 17, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutesDragonflies are some of the fastest flying insects in the world. With 360-degree vision, they can eat hundreds of insects per day, including those pesky mosquitoes and other biting insects. Their adaptations for flying are unique among insects and so precise that humans can only dream of being a...
Dragonflies and the Science Behind Their Unique Adaptations
Better Than Human - August 17, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutesDragonflies are some of the fastest flying insects in the world. With 360-degree vision, they can eat hundreds of insects per day, including those pesky mosquitoes and other biting insects. Their adaptations for flying are unique among insects and so precise that humans can only dream of being a...
Goblin Shark: Living Fossils to Haunt Your Nightmares
Better Than Human - August 03, 2022 18:00 - 46 minutesGoblin Sharks are a species of rare sharks found in the deepest oceans throughout the world. The goblin shark gets its name from its terrifying unhinged mouth that is full of razor sharp teeth. These sharks use a stealth attack to float through the ocean until close enough to swallow their prey....
Penguins: The Flightless Birds of the Southern Hemisphere
Better Than Human - July 27, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutesPenguins are flightless aquatic birds that are almost exclusively found in the Southern Hemisphere. Penguins are evolved to catch fast-swimming prey and to live in cold temperatures. Their bodies have densely packed feathers, heavy muscles and huge fat supplies. Because of these adaptations peng...
Penguins: The Flightless Birds of the Southern Hemisphere
Better Than Human - July 27, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutesPenguins are flightless aquatic birds that are almost exclusively found in the Southern Hemisphere. Penguins are evolved to catch fast-swimming prey and to live in cold temperatures. Their bodies have densely packed feathers, heavy muscles and huge fat supplies. Because of these adaptations peng...
Coral Reefs Are Going Extinct, and Humans are to Blame
Better Than Human - July 20, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutesRegardless of what people may think or believe, the coral reefs are going extinct, and humans are to blame. Why should you care, besides the fact that coral reefs are living animals that deserve their chance to thrive? Because coral reefs are among the most diverse, complex and densely populat...
Mosquitoes: Man's Greatest Nemesis
Better Than Human - July 01, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutesIt has been estimated that over humanities history more than 50 billion people have been killed by mosquitoes. That is approximately half of all humans that have lived on this tiny blue dot killed by mosquitoes. For this reason, mosquitoes have been called man’s greatest nemesis. Mosquitoes are...
Mosquitoes: Man's Greatest Nemesis
Better Than Human - July 01, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutesIt has been estimated that over humanities history more than 50 billion people have been killed by mosquitoes. That is approximately half of all humans that have lived on this tiny blue dot killed by mosquitoes. For this reason, mosquitoes have been called man’s greatest nemesis. Mosquitoes are...
Peregrine Falcon: Evolution At Its Finest
Better Than Human - June 24, 2022 06:00 - 57 minutesPeregrine Falcons are the clear winner to the question what is the fastest animal on the planet. Their top speed is double that of the world's fastest land animal, the cheetah. Peregrine falcons, also called duck hawks, are one of the most common falcons and birds of prey on this planet. They ca...
Peregrine Falcon: Evolution At Its Finest
Better Than Human - June 24, 2022 06:00 - 57 minutesPeregrine Falcons are the clear winner to the question what is the fastest animal on the planet. Their top speed is double that of the world's fastest land animal, the cheetah. Peregrine falcons, also called duck hawks, are one of the most common falcons and birds of prey on this planet. They ca...
Rats: Studies Prove Rats Have More Empathy Than Humans
Better Than Human - June 16, 2022 06:00 - 1 hourThe Chinese zodiac stated that rats are creative, intelligent, honest, ambitious and generous hundreds of years before scientific studies proved all of these traits to actually be true. Except for, perhaps, honesty. Rats are among the most used research subjects and were the third animal, afte...
Rats: Intelligent, Clean, Social, and Resourceful
Better Than Human - June 08, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutesThis week's episode is a re-run that is all about rats, the long-tailed rodents that tend to be looked down upon within our society. Rats, however, are intelligent, clean, social, and resourceful animals that can survive almost anywhere. Listen as we delve into the history of rats. What makes a...
Algae Without it You'd Be Dead
Better Than Human - May 31, 2022 23:00 - 59 minutesAlgae. It's one of the greatest things on the planet and it's responsible for all life on Earth, including your life. But how much do you really know about this incredible species? Is it a plant? Why is it green? Can you eat it? Can we make it into fuel? What's up with algae blooms? Learn more...
Villisca Axe Murder House Recorded Live On Location, Rerun
Better Than Human - May 24, 2022 23:00 - 55 minutesThis episode on the Villisca Axe Murder House, was recorded live inside the Villisca House, back in September of 2021. And guess what? Host Amber knew nothing about the history of the Villisca house before we started recording. Listen as Jennifer tells Amber the history of the house, from insi...
Villisca Axe Murder House Recorded Live On Location, Rerun
Better Than Human - May 24, 2022 23:00 - 55 minutesThis episode on the Villisca Axe Murder House, was recorded live inside the Villisca House, back in September of 2021. And guess what? Host Amber knew nothing about the history of the Villisca house before we started recording. Listen as Jennifer tells Amber the history of the house, from insi...
Caffeine: How Coffee and Tea Changed the World
Better Than Human - May 18, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutesCaffeine is the most consumed stimulant on the planet. In fact, 90% of humans consume caffeine on a daily basis. Most people do not even think about this tiny molecule as they drink their morning coffee, or sip on their afternoon tea, or as their children chug soda at a birthday party. We’ve gon...
Caffeine: How Coffee and Tea Changed the World
Better Than Human - May 18, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutesCaffeine is the most consumed stimulant on the planet. In fact, 90% of humans consume caffeine on a daily basis. Most people do not even think about this tiny molecule as they drink their morning coffee, or sip on their afternoon tea, or as their children chug soda at a birthday party. We’ve gon...
Narwhals: The Non-Mythical Unicorn of the Arctic Oceans
Better Than Human - May 11, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutesHumanity might be the worst thing in the known universe, so why not take a break from that and learn about the non-mythical Unicorn of the Ocean, aka Narwhals. The first thing that comes up when you Google search Narwhals is “Do Narwhals still exist?” proving Amber isn’t the only one that though...
Red Pandas: The One, True Panda and a Plant-Eating Carnivore
Better Than Human - May 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourThe red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is a cat-sized mammal native to the Himalayas and China. Despite being protected in all countries it has ranges in, the red pandas’ populations continue to decline. Red pandas are the original pandas; they were 'discovered' by Europeans first and their discovery g...
Red Pandas: The One, True Panda and a Plant-Eating Carnivore
Better Than Human - May 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourThe red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is a cat-sized mammal native to the Himalayas and China. Despite being protected in all countries it has ranges in, the red pandas’ populations continue to decline. Red pandas are the original pandas; they were 'discovered' by Europeans first and their discovery g...
The Great American Interchange: When Two Continents Meet, Weird Things Happen
Better Than Human - April 27, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutesThe Great American Interchange, also called Great American Biotic Interchange (GABI), is the epic geological event that occurred when the South American continent, which had been isolated for 50 million years, connected with the North American continent. The Great American Interchange is one o...
Axolotl: The Adorable Deadpool of Vertebrates
Better Than Human - April 20, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutesAxolotl. You’ve probably seen a picture of this cute, meme-worthy animal, but what do you really know about this captivating animal? Do you know the one place on earth where they're natively found? Do you know how few are left in the wild and what hinders conservation efforts? Why some consider...
The Platypus: The Weirdest Animal on this Pale Blue Dot
Better Than Human - April 13, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutesThe platypus is one of (or is) the weirdest animals on this planet. With its beaver-like tail, otter-like fur, and duck-like bill, the platypus looks like someone took leftover animal parts and sewed them together to make a hoax. When the first platypus arrived in England European scientists t...
The Fruit Fly: Drosophila One of The Most Important Organisms in Biology
Better Than Human - April 05, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutesFruit Flies, Drosophila melanogaster, are easily the best understood multicellular organism on the planet. Why do we know so much about Drosophila? Who decided to start studying this fly? And why do we keep investing time and money to fruit fly studies? Drosophila and humans share over 60% of o...
The Fruit Fly: Drosophila One of The Most Important Organisms in Biology
Better Than Human - April 05, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutesFruit Flies, Drosophila melanogaster, are easily the best understood multicellular organism on the planet. Why do we know so much about Drosophila? Who decided to start studying this fly? And why do we keep investing time and money to fruit fly studies? Drosophila and humans share over 60% of o...
Wolverines: The Ferocious Predator and Trickster of the North
Better Than Human - March 23, 2022 03:00 - 53 minutesWolverines are solitary animals that have a reputation for being ferocious and containing a strength out of proportion to their size. For example, though wolverines are the size of a medium dog, they have no problem taking on much larger animals, like a moose. Yes, Logan, from the X-Men is named...
InverteButts: All About Those Weird Invertebrate Butts
Better Than Human - March 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourIn celebration of #InverteButtWeek on Twitter, this week's episode is all about those butts. And guess what? There are a lot of weirdass butts in the animal kingdom. How and why did we evolve butts? Scientists still are not exactly sure how anuses evolved. What we do know, though, is that for t...
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