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UNFOLD PODCAST EPISODES

 

The Science and Politics of Processed Foods

In this episode, we uncover the science and public perceptions of processed and ultra-processed foods. Are they addictive by design, unsafe, or just misunderstood?

EV Woes

Range anxiety is no longer a big issue for most electric vehicle owners. Finding reliable public charging has become the top concern.

The Proliferation of Probiotics

Are all the products on store shelves that claim to be probiotic or prebiotic really good for you? A 51³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÍø microbiologist separates hype from health.

The Promise of Alternative Proteins

51³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÍø researchers are looking at ways to bring alternative proteins to market. The burgers of the future could come from a lab, a fungus, a plant or a hybrid.

Little Bird, Big City

51³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÍø researchers are studying the black phoebe in order to understand how to protect bird species from urban sprawl.

That Dam Removal Project

51³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÍø researchers are studying whether removing the Klamath dams will help restore decimated salmon populations.

Close Encounters of the Whale Kind

51³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÍø and SETI researchers had a conversation with a humpback whale to learn how it might help us communicate with aliens.

Connecting Health Care to People and Pets

At Knight’s Landing One Health Center, we meet veterinarians, physicians and students working to help some of the most vulnerable and underserved animals and people in a rural county.

Hope For a Spina Bifida Cure, Part 2

Both humans and dogs are susceptible to spina bifida, a spinal birth defect that can lead to paralysis. In Part 2, we examine the first human clinical trial using stem cells and surgery to treat the condition.