Send us a text Welcome aboard to an exciting journey as we unearth the astounding shifts in ocean hues, and their far-reaching impacts on marine ecosystems. Witness firsthand how our planet's lifeblood undergoes dramatic transformations, particularly in tropical regions near the equator, as a result of climate change. With revelations from an enlightening study conducted by MIT and the National Oceanography Center, you'll gain a new perspective on the world beneath the waves. Discover the extrao...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Send us a text Ever wondered how much planning goes into preparing for a total solar eclipse? Prepare to be enlightened with our guest Dan Schneiderman, Eclipse Partnership Coordinator at the Rochester Museum and Science Center. In our delightful conversation, Dan takes us on a journey, revealing the fascinating world of total solar eclipses and all the nitty-gritty that goes into preparing for them. He also dabbles in nostalgia, reminiscing his childhood love for Bill Nye and the Magic School B...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Send us a text How do you outsmart a vegetable-stealing squirrel? We kick things off with a head-to-head Kahoot battle and navigate into an interstellar journey with our favorite canine heroes from Texts from Bunsen. We also touch upon an intriguing study about dolphins and their unique communication methods. The journey gets funnier as we share about Adam's adventure at the Calgary Stampede and a surprising fact about cat brains that will leave you awe-struck! We then shift gears to talk about ...
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr
Send us a text Ever wondered why more girls than boys report symptoms of teenage depression? Could societal norms be pressuring boys into silence? We're hashing out this pressing issue and more in our latest episode. We also take a detour into the cat brain and the ongoing debate over feline versus canine intelligence. Our expert guest Dr. Carly York has so much to share! There was a frog tub. That's how Dr. York jumped into the world of animal behavior. From frogs, we will gallop our way to hor...
Jul 06, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Send us a text Get ready for a journey into the astounding world of marine communication, pet fitness, and hobby paleontology. You're in for a treat as we help unravel the secrets of dolphin communication, and how these intelligent creatures use 'baby-talk' with their young ones. Plus, we shed light on the significant role of exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle for you and your pets. In our second segment, we delve into the fascinating life of Harry Brand and his journey into the realm o...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text What if I told you that the mysteries of the universe could be unraveled from your listening device? Brace yourselves for a cosmic ride with our guest, astrobiologist and science writer Caitlin Rasmussen. Her journey from gazing starry skies in rural Maryland to deciphering the universe's enigmas at Florida State University is as captivating as it is inspiring. In this episode, we go beyond our earthly confines, reaching out into the vast cosmos, touching upon intriguing concepts ...
Jun 28, 2023•58 min
Send us a text Ever wondered how animals communicate and what we can learn from them? Join us on this week's Pet Chat as we play a Kahoot game that explores the fascinating animals in our homes and beyond, including the mysterious molecule found on Saturn's moon, Enceladus. Congratulations to our Kahoot winners - Katrina, Millie, Schnauzer, Carousel, and Rosie! Come along with us on a neighborhood adventure with our lovable pets, Bunsen and Beaker, as we discover local wildlife and the beauty of...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Send us a text What do the discovery of phosphorus on Saturn's moon, Enceladus, and the fascinating question of whether dogs can teach other dogs language have in common? They're both topics we're buzzing about in this week's episode! Delight in our discussion about the possibility of life on Enceladus and the thought-provoking research on canine communication, as we share stories of our own beloved pets. Join us as we dive into the water energy nexus with our Ask an Expert guest, Dr. Lauren Log...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Send us a text Get ready for a captivating journey into the world of solitary bees and the incredible ways they survive. Discover the Plitoglossa bee, which lines its nursery chambers deep underground with a secreted plastic-like material, and learn about their unusual runny food that smells like beer. You won't believe how these fascinating creatures go through their life cycle! Joining us is the brilliant Dr. Dan Wilson, a molecular biologist and science communicator who shares valuable insigh...
Jun 17, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Send us a text Imagine a world where photosynthesis could revolutionize renewable energy and agriculture while combating harmful algal blooms - that's what we're exploring with our guest Grant Steiner, a PhD student at Loyola University studying photosynthetic biochemistry. Together, we dive into the captivating world of cyanobacteria and their role in the great oxygenation event that occurred three and a half billion years ago, as well as the challenges climate change presents to these microorg...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text Ever wondered what surprising accessory can make men less threatening in a threatening situation? Tune in to this week's episode of Pet Chat, where we explore this intriguing topic, the hilarious Couch Wars between Beaker and Ginger, and a fascinating fact about the percentage of people who sign cards with their dog's name. Bunsen and Beaker Links: The Ginger Stuffie is on presale so check the link here: www.bunsenbernerbmd.com Join The Paw Pack to Support The Show! https://bunsen...
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Send us a text What happens when we combine the effects of forest fire smoke, the psychology of feeling safe, and even the world of astrophysics? Today's episode takes you on a journey through these seemingly unrelated topics, all while shedding light on how they impact our lives and the environment around us. With wildfires causing havoc across Canada and the United States, we discuss the short-term and long-term effects of smoke exposure and reveal some precautions you can take to protect your...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Send us a text What if you could uncover the secrets of Mars with the help of an expert scientist? This week, we had the privilege of having a fascinating conversation with Dr. Dabarati Daa, a Mars scientist with a doctorate in geology and a postdoc at Los Alamos National Broad Street. We explored Mars' intriguing similarities and differences to Earth, including its roughly 24-hour day and carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. Dr. Das also shared her incredible journey from a struggling math student t...
Jun 07, 2023•57 min
Send us a text In our opening game join us as we explore recent studies on vegan diets for dogs that left us delightfully shocked, and discuss a groundbreaking peanut allergy treatment that's making waves in the medical world. All this, plus a hilarious message from the government of Canada that you simply can't miss! We're not just about the science - we're about the pets too! Get ready to hear about our adventures walking Bunsen and Beaker, and the mysterious case of the disappearing mosquitoe...
Jun 04, 2023•59 min
Send us a text What if we told you that a simple skin patch could help desensitize toddlers with peanut allergies? It's true! Join us as we explore this groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment and discuss the science behind peanut allergies. Plus, ever thought about feeding your dog a vegan diet? We had our doubts, but a recent study on vegan dog food might just change your mind. We're thrilled to have Dr. Yara Haridy as our expert guest in this episode! Dr. Haridy shares her insights on dinosaur...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Send us a text Get ready for a wildly entertaining episode as we chat with wildlife author and animal expert Jason Bittel. We kick off the conversation with a fun game of moose facts, uncovering surprising truths about these majestic creatures like their impressive swimming abilities and their incredible speed at just five days old. You won't believe how much there is to learn about these fascinating animals! Join us as we explore Jason's writing journey, including his work as a science educator...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Send us a text What do sassy put-downs, pregnant beagles, and dolphins in Antarctica have in common? They're all part of this week's entertaining and informative episode of Pet Chat! We kick things off by sharing Ginger's hilariously sassy interactions with dogs, celebrating a graduation milestone, and testing our knowledge with a fun game of Kahoot Now. We then discuss an amazing study from a recent science podcast that reveals the presence of life in a deep, cold, dark lake in Antarctica. As w...
May 28, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text Phew! What a jam packed week! Adam is graduating this week, it's his birthday AND I have to prep for a huge science show for our local children's festival next week! Don't worry, the show this week is really interesting! I do a deep dive into a story about an ancient lake in Antartica! In Pet Science we look at a study had an hypothesis that for people who care more about their their family pets there might more CARE for the animals in the world affected by climate change and othe...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Send us a text This is a recording of our live audio show Scichat which runs Tuesday evening at 9PM Eastern. Scichat brings an amazing expert in a field of science LIVE to discuss their expertise AND take questions! Dr. Emily Taylor is an amazing scientist who studies rattlesnakes. She is an advocate for them and is a fountain of knowledge and funny to boot! You'll love this chat! Dr. Taylor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/snakeymama Rattlesnake cam: https://www.centralcoastsnakeservices.com/pro...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text This Pet Chat is a heavy and moving discussion. It was not our normal happy space as it was a much more emotional discussion about pet death and pet afterlife with some tough conversations. We had two excellent speakers join us: Dr Jenny McKay who is a veterinarian and reverend and Dr. Sebastian Bol, a molecular biologist and cat expert. This show touches on the perspective of many religions and belief systems about Pet Death and Pet Afterlife. It may not be for you, but for those...
May 21, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Send us a text Again, thank you for the thoughts about our province and the wild fires. Our family is safe, yet we know many other families are displaced. On The Science Pawdcast this week we have to talk to about the ground breaking research that found DNA could be pulled directly from the air! WHAT? In Pet Science we look at dog memory and Jason talks about how he doesn't have memories from his young life because of a head injury. Our guest in "Ask an Expert" is Hanna Marie, moving quickly to ...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Send us a text This is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Wisdom, Facebook, Linkedin Audio, and The Paw Pack. On this week's live show we chat about how Kris is ultra-competitive and we got banned from playing Pictionary against my family. There is a great community sharing about peoples dogs and cats and we have a great story about a cross-country drive for a dog rescue! It's a great replay! Bunsen and Beaker Links: The Bunsen and...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Send us a text This is a recording of our live audio show Scichat which runs Tuesday evening at 9PM Eastern. In this live show Jason and Kris break down the coolest science stories from the first quarter of 2023, with some amazing audience participation! Bunsen and Beaker Links: The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find! www.bunsenbernerbmd.com Sign up for ...
May 13, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Send us a text Thank you to everyone worried about our family and the fires in Alberta. Our family is very safe, but many families northwest of us had to evacuate. Luckily there hasn't been loss of life or tons of loss of property, so we will keep our our fingers crossed for our fellow Albertans. In Science News on the Science Pawdcast we look at a study that found a method for how enough nitrates formed to give early life a chance on hellish Earth. In Pet Science we check out a study that found...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Send us a text This is a recording of our live audio show Scichat which runs Tuesday evening at 9PM Eastern. Each week we invite a scientist to share their expertise live AND take questions from the audience. In this recording we have extreme weather expert Dr. Rachel back by popular demand to chat with us and our community about tornadoes and more. Dr. Rachel Humphrey Twitter Bunsen and Beaker Links: The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of des...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Send us a text This is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Wisdom, Facebook, Linkedin Audio, and The Paw Pack. On this week's live show we chat about how Kris had a fun and awkward meeting with Dave Foley of The Kids in The Hall at Comic Con, how Beaker loves swimming, and the community had some really powerful and heart-warming stories. It's a great replay! Bunsen and Beaker Links: The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch w...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Send us a text This week on The Science Pawdcast we look at a very cool science story about a method to extract DNA from ancient artifacts! In Pet Science Jason reports back about going down the rabbit hole of research that looked at the human personality traits in those who suggest they would prefer "aggressive dogs." Our guest in Ask an Expert is Dr. Jonathan Kolby and he chats with us about the wildlife trade and, frogs and different disease putting some of them at risk. Adam rounds out the s...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Send us a text This is a recording from our live show called Pet Chat which runs every Saturday at 8PM Eastern on Twitter, Wisdom, Facebook, and The Paw Pack. On this week's live show we chat about how Bunsen got stuck (and always gets stuck) behind easily escapable situations. We also lament about Ginger is both an escape artist and a mob boss that can really terrorize the dogs. We also have fun and heartfelt community sharing! Bunsen and Beaker Links: The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Send us a text This week's show has a sleep deprived Jason breaking down a wild development from the JWST about Rocky Planets. In Pet Science you'll hate the study we talk about. It finds that pets really didn't help with stress and loneliness. BOO. Whatever science. Our guest in Ask an Expert is Dr. Paul Tesar who simply BLEW us away with his research into specialized brains cells called Glial Cells. It's so cool! Adam's back with our family section! We hope you enjoy the show! Dr. Paul Tesar's...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Send us a text This is a recording of our live audio show Scichat which runs Tuesday evening at 9PM Eastern. Each week we invite a scientist to share their expertise live AND take questions from the audience. In this recording we Laser expert Dr. Bachmann and he does an amazing job of talking about WHAT lasers are, WHAT they can be used for, and the safety around them. Yes we also talk about Star Wars. Dr. Bachmann's Links: Twitter Bunsen and Beaker Links: The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adora...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min
