The Science Pawdcast
Jason and Kris Zackowski
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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 PetChat which are the live shows from social audio.
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.
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Recent Episodes
S8E10 Season 8 Episode 10: Screw Worms, Selfish Cats, and Dr. Laci Brock on Space Art!
Send us Fan MailA parasite that lays eggs in wounds and eats living tissue sounds like something from a horror movie, but it is real and it is making headlines right now. We break down the New World…
S8E9 Season 8 Episode 9: Winged Flight, Rile up The Dog, and Melly the Science Geek!
Send us Fan MailYour brain is way more flexible than your body. We start with a wild virtual reality study that asks a simple sci-fi question: could humans learn to fly if we had wings? After a week…
S8E8 Season 8 Episode 8: Hantavirus High Seas, Pets for Stress, and Comedian Matt Koff the Catman
Send us Fan MailA cruise ship, a rare virus, and a big question: when you hear “hantavirus outbreak,” what’s the real risk and what’s just scary headlines? We start by unpacking the MV Hondius…
S8E7 Season 8 Episode 7: Stiff Person Syndrome, Cat's Kidneys and Dr. Vikram Baliga on the Wonder of Plants!
Send us Fan MailA rare autoimmune disorder can feel invisible until it steals someone’s movement, and stiff person syndrome is one of the starkest examples. We break down what’s happening in the…
S8E6 Season 8 Episode 6: A.I. Issues, Tick Meds, and Dr. Mitchell on Volcanoes
Send us Fan MailAI chatbots are everywhere now, and the real problem is not cheating or convenience. It is what happens to your brain when a tool offers a confident answer before you have wrestled…
S8E5 Season 8 Episode 5: Medical Cannabis Falls Short and Dog Diabetes
Send us Fan MailThe most convincing health claims are the ones that feel personal, and few topics are as personal as medical cannabis for mental health. We take on a huge Lancet meta-analysis that…
S8E4 Season 8 Episode 4: Teen Sleep, Mushing Dogs, and Dr. Alex Dainis on Tasting Every Single Amino Acid
Send us Fan MailSeventy 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…
S8E3 Season 8 Episode 3: Project Hail Mary Science and Swedish Cat Laws
Send us Fan MailThink 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…
S8E2 Season 8 Episode 2: Punch the Monkey and Bad News About Flat Faced Dogs
Send us Fan MailA 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,…
S8E1 Season 8 Episode 1: Baby Rhythm, Senior's Pet Challenges, and Dr. Raven Baxter on Science Communication
Send us Fan MailA 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…
S7E36 Episode 36 Season 7: Seahorse Dads, Dogs vs Horses, and Smarter Health with Dr. Shazma Mithani
Send us Fan MailA father that gives birth, a horse that says “no,” and an ER doctor who wants to keep you out of the hospital—this episode brings science and everyday choices into sharp focus. We…
S7E35 Episode 35 Season 7: Coffee, Cats, And The Science Between
Send us Fan MailCoffee may nudge biology, but only within limits. We dig into new research suggesting that three to four cups a day align with longer telomeres for people with severe mental illness,…
S7E34 Episode 34 Season 7: Brain Wash, Golden Genes, and The Chief Bubble Dude to chat BUBBLES!
Send us Fan MailWhen the brain gets knocked, it fights back—at least for a while. We open with new research that uses ALPS MRI to watch the glymphatic “waste rivers” of the brain as they surge after…
S7E33 Episode 33 Season 7: Cancer Clues, Dog Socialization, and Interview with Author Melanie Kaplan on Lab Dogs
Send us Fan MailA vaccine built for a virus might be whispering a powerful message to cancer care. We dig into a new Nature paper suggesting that mRNA COVID shots could enhance the effectiveness of…
S7E32 Episode 32 Season 7: Pumpkins That Clean The Earth and Pets That Heal The Heart
Send us Fan MailEver wonder how a pumpkin could help clean a toxic field—and why your dog might boost your mood as much as a wedding ring? We unpack both, starting with fresh research from Kobe…
S7E31 Episode 31 Season 7: Polar Bears Leftovers, And Dog Judgments
Send us Fan MailA top predator that “wastes” food and ends up feeding an entire ecosystem? That paradox sits at the heart of our latest exploration into polar bear behavior and the hidden scaffolding…
S7E30 Episode 30 Season 7: How A Solar Eclipse Changed Bird Behaviour And What Kids Get Wrong About Dogs
Send us Fan MailThe sky went dark at midday, the temperature dipped, and a continent held its breath. We chased the total solar eclipse to Texas and came back with more than a memory—fresh science on…
Episode 29 Season 7: Baby Brains, Play Wild Dogs, and Vet Chat with Dr. Nancy Kay
Send us Fan MailA newborn with higher pTau217 than an adult with Alzheimer’s—what would that mean for how we detect, define, and treat dementia? We dive into a startling new finding that reframes tau…
S7E28 Episode 28 Season 7: Bone, Printed While You Wait and The Giving Mood
Send us Fan MailImagine fixing a fracture with a steady hand and a smart pen. We open the lab door on a handheld “bone printer” that lays down bio‑ink directly at the injury site, promising faster…
S7E27 Episode 27 Season 7: Huntington's Disease Hope and Smart Dogs
Send us Fan MailAfter 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…
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The Science Pawdcast has published 505 episodes since June 2019, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.
The Science Pawdcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 7m.
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