Chimp Menopause, Ancient Tsunami, Sexism in Science

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Bats aren’t just symbols of darkness and evil, they are incredible creatures that are unique among mammals. Just ask our guest, evolutionary biologist and bat expert, Dr. Dan Riskin. This episode, he talks about why bats are some of the most fascinating animals on the planet and ...  Show more

What Happens When You Donate Your Body to Science

Halloween is almost here! And we are leaning in. This episode, host Dr. Samantha Yammine goes all in on fear, death, and rebirth to celebrate spooky season. First, she looks into a new study that sheds light on how our brains interpret threats that lead to a fear response. Then, ...  Show more

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