Sounds Scientific

Seasons Greetings Podcast Pals, we're back for another catch-up with a side of festive science!On this week's ep:Bonnie, the artistChristmas plansReindeer: not your average deerPolar bears would definitely steal your food in the flat fridge We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Ahoy Podcast Pals, we're back for another catch-up with a side of science!On this week's ep:Epponnee Rae's inaugural haircutAverill wins an award Strange situation test in catsShrek's expressive ears Science at a LA cat cafe We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Howdy Podcast Pals, we're back for another catch-up with a side of science!On this week's ep:Mum lifeAverill's tripSounds Scientific goes to a conferenceLive sushi train for orcasBonus content: we've also created a new drinking game for you: take a shot every time you hear the word "incredible" We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Howdy Podcast Pals, we're back!On this week's ep:Where we've been for the past EIGHT MONTHSBonnie, the mumBonnie, the DrA dash of the science of breastfeeding We are a tiny podcast, so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons*views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Ahoy Podcast Pal'sOn this weeks ep:How we have taken over UCEAverill had a boogieBonnie was silent for 3 daysSpiders are *probably* dreamingWe are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

We're back back back again (but make no promises of staying back). We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Woot woooot it's seahorse and pipe fish time!!!On today's ep:Averill has a *shock horror* dog partyEveryone must clap for Averill's good newsBonnies complaints about statsMale pregnancy and what it means for the patriarchy (speciation)Pipe fish and the sexy lady in red Papers:Seahorse pregnancy:https://www.academia.edu/24628228/Male_pregnancy_and_the_formation_of_seahorse_species_Male_pregnancy_and_the_formationThe ‘Woman in Red' effect: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rspb.2018.1335If you want to see us on social media we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientificTwitter: @soundscientificWe are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons

Greetings podcasters!Another non-science treat for your ears this week. Today we catch up on our own research, how our PhDs are going and then somehow end up talking about Huberman, of course. If you want to see our ever evolving social media pages and/or share your thoughts with us, we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientificTwitter: @soundscientific We are a tiny podcast clicking those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons is highly encouraged *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Welcome back to Episode 2.6!On today's ep:Short weeksA chemistry crash course on bioluminescence Angler fish luresMassive stomachsSexual parasitismEye balls Today we get into a few papers around the wild, whacky creatures that are deep sea fish and question “are they the embodiment of real life thriller movies?” Yes. They are. The answer is yes. Papers:Bioluminescence:https://www.britannica.com/science/bioluminescenceSexual parasitism:https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaz9445Symbiosis:https://elifesciences.org/articles/47606Rod opsins:https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/science.aav4632If you want to see our ever evolving social media pages and/or share your thoughts with us we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientificTwitter: @soundscientificWe are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons

Hello again podcast pals!Breaking up the science with another casual spin off. Today we are talking about guilt. Following a survey in the UK of 2000+ people that summarised the most common things people feel guilty about. We go through said list and discuss if we resonate with each topic or not - a great insight into our brains! As always, please share your thoughts with us:Instagram: @soundsscientificTwitter: @soundscientific We are a tiny podcast clicking those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons is highly encouraged views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institutionWe are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Welcome back to Episode 2.5! Today we get into a few papers around the dogs of the sea. On today's ep:Averill injures herselfBonnie goes to Wellington What are seals' whiskers for? Diving physiology Mum and pups The dark side of sealsPapers:Whiskers:https://www.nature.com/articles/28303Authors: Guido Dehnhardt, Björn Mauck & Horst Bleckmann Diving physiology:https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3000306Authors: J. Chris McKnight, Kimberley A. Bennett, Mathijs Bronkhorst, Debbie J. F. Russell, Steve Balfour, Ryan Milne, Matt Bivins, Simon E. W. Moss, Willy Colier, Ailsa J. Hall, Dave ThompsonMum and pups:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0376635711001197Authors: Kym T. Collins, Paul D. McGreevy, Kathryn E. Wheatley, Robert G.HarcourtAggression:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10164-007-0073-9Authors: Nico De Bruyn, Cheryl A. Tosh, Marthán N. Bester If you want to see our ever evolving social media pages and/or share your thoughts with us we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientificTwitter: @soundscientificWe are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons

Greetings podcastersTodays ep is something new we're trying out... 32 minutes and 47 seconds of pure Bonnie and Averill catch-up, no science. A long awaited debrief was afoot so we decided to do that in the podcast room and (after some heavy editing) share it with you all instead! On this weeks ep:Bonnie goes to PerthAverill goes to race dayOther various ramblingsIf you want to see our ever evolving social media pages and/or share your thoughts with us, we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientificTwitter: @soundscientific We are a tiny podcast clicking those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons is highly encouraged *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Welcome back! Todays ep:Catch ups so long it's basically the whole podSober Bonnie and Averill butchering the pronunciation of several wordsA lil jellyfish ✨background✨ and life cycle Immortal jellyfish?Do jellies sleepGreen fluorescent protein!!Sources for the nerds:Life cyclesRebecca Helm Lab Blog -https://jellybiologist.comImmortalityL. Martell, S. Piraino, C. Gravili & F. Boero (2016) Life cycle, morphology and medusa ontogenesis of Turritopsis dohrnii (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa), Italian Journal of Zoology, 83:3, 390-399SleepNath, R. D., Bedbrook, C. N., Abrams, M. J., Basinger, T., Bois, J. S., Prober, D. A., Sternberg, P. W., Gradinaru, V., & Goentoro, L. (2017). The jellyfish cassiopea exhibits a sleep-like state. Current Biology, 27(19), 2984-2990GFPChalfie, M. (1995), GREEN FLUORESCENT PROTEIN. Photochemistry and Photobiology, 62: 651-656.As always, we welcome any and all thoughts:Instagram: @soundsscientificTwitter: @soundscientific*views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institutionWe are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

It has been one hell of a break, but we are back baby! On today's epDrunk Bonnie and Averill explaining why mantis shrimp are superior due to:Punching better than Mike Tyson Deceit Being transSeeing circular light Today we get into several papers that talk about mantis shrimp and their incredible abilities. Enjoy this rambling, 3 margarita deep talk. PapersPunchinghttps://www.nature.com/articles/428819a Deceit https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003347205803823?dgcid=api_sd_search-api-endpointSex reversal https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0218238 If you want to share your thoughts with us we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientificTwitter: @soundscientific (we're missing an S, blame Jack)*views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Welcome back to Episode 2.2!On today's ep:Bonnie's age deterioration and half marathon training Averill's boring weeks The many reasons dolphins are superior to humans - featuring sex and mirrors, combined? Maybe! (Unfortunately not) Today we get into a few papers around dolphins and their incredible abilities. Can they recognise themselves in a mirror? Do they have sex for pleasure, and what the hell does their clitoris look like? That + more!Papers:Self recognition:https://www.pnas.org/content/98/10/5937Authors: Diana Reiss and Lori MarinoDolphin sex https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Functional+Morphology+of+the+Dolphin+Clitoris&btnG=#d=gs_qabs&u=%23p%3Dv1VWyMrjuNYJAuthors: Dara Orbach and Patricia BrennanAuditory vigilance:https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/209/18/3621/16107/Dolphin-continuous-auditory-vigilance-for-fiveAuthors: Authors: Sam Ridgway, Don Carder, James Finneran, Mandy Keogh, Tricia Kamolnick, Mark Todd, Allen Goldblatt Brofins:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-22668-1 Authors: Stephanie L. King, Richard C. Connor, Michael Krützen and Simon J. AllenIf you want to see our ever evolving social media pages and/or share your thoughts with us we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientificTwitter: @soundscientific (we're missing an S, blame Jack)We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

And just like that DOWN UNDA (the sea) is here! Welcome back to Episode 2.1.On today's ep:- Averill's a big girl now - Living tiny in a big house - The many reasons octopuses are everything and we are nothing Today we get into several papers that demonstrate a strong correlation between epicness and octopuses Many accounts of their intelligence, how do they do that with their skin? And can they get high when they take MDMA? Papers:Skin stuffhttps://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/cephalopod-camouflage-cells-and-organs-of-the-144048968/Authors: Ryan Gilmore and Jacob L Krans MDMA: https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(18)30991-6?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0960982218309916%3Fshowall%3DtrueAuthors: Eric Edsinger and Gül Dölen Harvard news article on tentacle suction sensors https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2020/10/octopus-suction-cups-hold-its-taste-and-touch-sensors/Author: Juan SiliezarIf you want to see our ever evolving social media pages and/or share your thoughts with us we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientificTwitter: @soundscientific (we're missing an S, blame Jack)We're getting Tik Tok soon! Unsure when but soon!We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Welcome back, from a loooong break, to episode 10!On today's ep:⁃Lockdown run down⁃The podcast room's hidden use⁃Evolutionary arms race ⁃Many many thoughts Today we discuss the evolutionary arms race between California ground squirrels and rattle snakes. Who wins? Will the race ever end? Is flagging just erect wagging? Also featuring how scientists make use of a taxidermed robot squirrel. Link to the papers for the nerds: https://www.pnas.org/content/104/36/14372Authors: Aaron S. Rundus, Donald H. Owings, Sanjay S. Joshi, Erin Chinn, and Nicolas GianniniThoughts, comments and suggestions are ALWAYS welcome:Instagram: @soundsscientificTwitter: @soundscientific (we're missing an S, blame Jack)We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Allllrighty it's another Sunday, science/Bonnie and Averill lovers! Welcome back to Episode 9.On today's ep:- Boring weeks- Why the long neck?  - What wins - fighting or feeding?- A small rap Today we get into two papers that discuss why giraffes have long necks. Is it to feed up high on trees or is it to club your make competitor with? We still don't know, but the discussion along the way is fun. Link to the papers for all you needs:Necks for sex:https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/285955Authors: Robert Simmons and Lue Sheepers Necks for eating (leaves not pussy):https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/509940Authors: Elissa Cameron and Johan du ToitIf you want to see our ever evolving social media pages and/or share your thoughts with us we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientificTwitter: @soundscientific (we're missing an S, blame Jack)We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Happy Sunday, science/Bonnie and Averill lovers! Welcome back to Episode 8.On today's ep:- Turmoil to productivity - Cheb's weight loss regimen  - What is an orgasm? - Do rats have them? - A real life brainstorm This episode is where we discovered our natural sound effects... bless your earholes.Today we get into a paper that reviews everything to do with the rat orgasm (like responses).Turns out rat sex dungeons are a thing and toothbrushes have more than one use.  Link to the paper for all those nerds out there: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5087696/ Authors: James G. Pfaus, Tina Scardochio, and Genaro A. Coria-AvilaIf you want to see our ever evolving social media pages and/or share your thoughts with us we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientific.Twitter: @soundscientific (we're missing an S, blame Jack)We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Happy Monday science/Bonnie and Averill lovers! Welcome back to Episode 7. On today's ep:- Averill's Indoor Life- Bonnie's food revelations - Sounds Scientific goes to a conference - And brain dumps it here- More mathToday we discuss all the things we learnt at the Association for Women In Science conference.  *This is our first time talking publicly about important issues and we only have good intentions* If you want to enjoy the memes we share, see our incredible and cringe reels, or any of our amazing tweets we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientificAnd hereTwitter: @soundscientific (we know we're missing an S, blame Jack)We are a tiny podcast and you clicking the like/subscribe/follow buttons makes us feel wanted.*views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Happy Sunday science/Bonnie and Averill lovers! Welcome back to Episode 6.On today's ep:- Ping pong party- Health check in- Sound imitation by an orca - More mathToday we get into a paper about sound imitation in an orca/killer whale and why this is interesting to scientists.  Turns out yes, whales can copy human sounds and it's as creepy as you think. Link to the paper for all those nerds out there:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rspb.2017.2171If you want to enjoy the memes we share, see pictures of us recording things, or send in any suggestions we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientificAnd hereTwitter: @soundscientific (we know we're missing an S, blame Jack)We are a tiny podcast and you clicking the like/subscribe/follow buttons makes us feel wanted.*views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Happy Friday science/Bonnie and Averill lovers! Welcome back to Episode 5. On today's ep:- Existential crises  - Therapy dogs - Bonnie drugs spiders - We're a math podcast now - Averill does cocaine - An enthusiastic sign off Today we get into Bonnie's masters research on jumping spiders because we couldn't properly comprehend the original paper we had planned. Link to the paper for all those nerds out there:https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-59608-001If you want to enjoy the memes we share, see pictures of us recording things, or send in any suggestions we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientificAnd hereTwitter: @soundscientific (we know we're missing an S, blame Jack)We are a tiny podcast and you clicking the like/subscribe/follow buttons makes us feel wanted. We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Happy Tuesday science/Bonnie and Averill lovers! Welcome back to Episode 4.On today's ep:- More on ovaries - A stressed out Bonnie - How Saharan desert ants navigate- Ants on stilts - Ants with their legs cut off- Various rants Today we get into a paper on how ants in the Saharan desert (without the usual landmarks and pheromone trails) navigate.  Turns out scientists are creative, ants *probably* can't count, and science memes will always have a place in our hearts.Link to the paper for all those nerds out there:https://science.sciencemag.org/content/312/5782/1965If you want to enjoy the memes we share, see pictures of us recording things, or send in any suggestions we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientificAnd hereTwitter: @soundscientific (we know we're missing an S, blame Jack)We are a tiny podcast and you clicking the like/subscribe/follow buttons makes us feel wanted.*views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*

Happy Sunday, science/Bonnie and Averill lovers! Welcome back to Episode 3.On today's ep:- Potato cleanse- Ovaries- Eels and groupers hunt better together - Casual sex- Our two cents This episode is where we discovered sound effects.... bless your earholes.Today we get into a communicative and coordinated hunting paper. Turns out fish are friends when it comes to food. Link to the paper for all those nerds out there:https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.0040431If you want to see pictures of us recording things with dogs or share your thoughts with us we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientificAnd now here! Twitter: @soundscientific (we know we're missing an S, blame Jack)We are a tiny podcast and you clicking the like/subscribe/follow buttons makes us feel wanted

Happy Wednesday, science/Bonnie and Averill lovers! Welcome back to Episode 2. On today's ep:- Wine and house hunting- Ovaries- Do dogs get jealous?- Babies on leashes - The nuances of experimental design- Experiment pros and cons Today we get into a dog jealousy paper that has been all over the news cycles and now it can be in your ears. We've all seen our dogs behaving like they're jealous, here we discuss how scientists test this and the things you need to consider when designing experiments. Link to the paper for all those nerds out there: https://journals.sagepub.com/eprint/JWKKFUGXJZECAXEQ4FH8/fullCitation:  1. Bastos APM, Neilands PD, Hassall RS, Lim BC, Taylor AH. Dogs Mentally Represent Jealousy-Inducing Social Interactions. Psychological Science. April 2021. doi:10.1177/0956797620979149  Amalia (head researcher on this paper) does a bunch of epic research on animal cognition and is an absolute legend when it comes to science communication. You can find more of what she's doing through your chosen vice - we highly recommend her YouTube channel:https://twitter.com/amaliabastoshttps://twitter.com/AnimalMindsUoAhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-utvjhHsd0mQNtGEiX0rPQhttps://www.facebook.com/AnimalMindsUoA/https://www.instagram.com/animalmindsuoa/If you want to see pictures of us recording things with dogs or share your thoughts with us we are here:Instagram: @soundsscientificAnd now here! Twitter: @soundscientific (we know we're missing an S, blame Jack)We are a tiny podcast and you clicking the like/subscribe/follow buttons makes us feel wanted

Hi we're Averill and Bonnie and welcome to Sounds Scientific! Bless your earholes with this badly edited first intro episode where we introduce the podcast and tell you a little bit about how we arrived at this point in our lives. Bonus points if you can count how many times Bonnie says 'like'. *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*We are a tiny podcast so do your act of kindness for the day and click those like/subscribe/follow/share buttons *views are our own and not the opinions of our employers or institution*