VeganSci Podcast

In this episode of VeganSci, we chat about how the environmental research community doesn't promote achieving plant-based future despite the significant environmental benefits it would create. We also discuss how National dietary recommendations are incompatible with creating a safe climate and the role that eating animals plays. You can find links to all of the research we discussed in the episode notes at vegansci.com/podcast. You can listen to this episode above or by subscribing to the podcast on Itunes or Stitcher. You can also find episodes of VeganSci on Soundcloud, Omnystudio and Mixcloud. (54mins, 23mb)

In this episode of VeganSci, we chat about communication strategies effects on flesh consumption and discuss the link between animal abuse, bullying and interpersonal violence. You can find links to all of the research we discussed in the episode notes at vegansci.com/podcast.You can listen to this episode above or by subscribing to the podcast on Itunes or Stitcher. You can also find episodes of VeganSci on Soundcloud, Omnystudio, Mixcloud, and Archive.org. (47mins, 19mb)

In this episode of VeganSci, we share a nutritional comparison of plant-based milks and cow’s milk, recent research into vegan bone health and a disturbing story about farmed fish. We speak in-depth about research that calculates whether a fully plant-based agricultural system can meet the nutritional needs of the USA population. The same paper also measures the amount of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions that would be saved by removing all animal agricultural production. You can find links to all of the research we discussed in the episode notes at vegansci.com/podcast. You can listen to this episode above or by subscribing to the podcast on Itunes or Stitcher. You can also find episodes of VeganSci on Soundcloud, Omnystudio, Mixcloud, and Archive.org. (62mins, 25mb)

In this episode of VeganSci, we chat about a new study that measures how speciesist people are, the levels of ethical concern people have for different categories of species, and how the interaction between radical and moderate arms of a justice movement can impact outcomes. We speak with Michael Hauskeller from the UK about about the problematic framing of animals within transhumanism. You can find links to all of the research we discussed in the episode notes at vegansci.com/podcast. You can listen to this episode above or by subscribing to the podcast on Itunes or Stitcher. You can also find episodes of VeganSci on Soundcloud, Omnystudio, Mixcloud, and Archive.org. (64mins, 24mb)

In this episode of VeganSci, we update you with some Science, including: the description of a new category of meat justification which includes ‘Neutralising’ to Normal, Necessary, Natural and Nice, we highlight one example of the often overlooked subtle negative impacts humans have on other animals, share research that suggests social factors may be more important at predicting whether a dog is rejected by their ‘carer’ rather than the common excuse of the dog having bad behaviour. We speak with a researcher from the USA who shares the results of an research review they conducted into The Psychology of Cows. You can find links to all of the research we discussed in the episode notes at vegansci.com/podcast. You can listen to this episode above or by subscribing to the podcast on Itunes or Stitcher. You can also find episodes of VeganSci on Soundcloud, Omnystudio, Mixcloud, and Archive.org. (64mins, 24mb)

In this episode, we update you with some Quick Science, including: a new method for validating whether food products are vegan, the impact that having a diverse number of companion animals as a child has on going vegan as an adult, physicians prescribing plant-based diets and the environmental impacts if Sweden when vegan. And we speak with two researchers from Orlando, FL, USA, about what we can do to improve Virtual Reality experiences to increase empathy for animals. You can find links to all of the research we discussed in the episode notes at vegansci.com/podcast. You can listen to this episode above or by subscribing to the podcast on Itunes or Stitcher. You can also find episodes of VeganSci on Soundcloud, Omnystudio, Mixcloud, and Archive.org. (84mins, 33mb)  

In this episode of VeganSci, we update you with some Quick Science, including: a short description of the unified model of vegetarian identity, the idea of animal nations, and how dogs make us more social. We get stuck in-depth into a paper focused on whether whether our fear of death makes us more willing to support killing non-human animals, and the best way to teach your dog and possibly humans. And finally in the bullshit corner we discuss whether a raw diets really is the best thing since sliced bread (uncooked bread obviously). You can find links to all of the research we discussed in the episode notes at vegansci.com/podcast. You can listen to this episode above or by subscribing to the podcast on Itunes or Stitcher. You can also find episodes of VeganSci on Soundcloud and Omnystudio. (71mins, 68.1mb)

In this episode of VeganSci, we update you with some Quick Science, including: a short description of the unified model of vegetarian identity, the idea of animal nations, and how dogs make us more social. We get stuck in-depth into a paper focused on determining the total land footprint of animal products consumed in the UK, and legal erosions for US freedom of information because of ‘radical’ animal activists. And finally in the bullshit corner we tackle the vegan bullshit that if everyone went vegan it would fix all of the world's problems. You can find links to all of the research we discussed in the episode notes at vegansci.com/podcast. You can listen to this episode above or by subscribing to the podcast on Itunes or Stitcher. You can also find episodes of VeganSci on Soundcloud and Omnystudio. (58mins, 56mb)

In this episode of VeganSci, we update you with some Quick Science, including: how monkeys and dogs can tell when someonse an arseholes and avoids them, that 47% of threatened mammals are already being impacted by climate change and a chat about utilitarian veganism. We get stuck in-depth into a paper focused on the idealogy of eating animal flesh and how people can be group into carnistic defence or carnistic domination, and then a paper that showed a phone message intervention helped reduce people's red flesh consumption. You can find links to all of the research we discussed in the episode notes at vegansci.com/podcast. You can listen to this or any other episode by subscribing to the VeganSci podcast on Itunes or Stitcher. You can also find episodes of VeganSci on Soundcloud and Omnystudio. (48mins, 70mb) *Episode image by Charlesjsharp (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

In this episode of VeganSci, we update you with some Quick Science, including: a close look at the highly publicised chimera pigs paper, a new take on the evolution of human language, the promise of B12 fortified toothpaste, and consumer’s understanding of meat-based proteins impact on the environment. We get stuck in-depth on a paper that evaluates the pollution created through the production of animal-based foods compared to plant-based foods, and a second paper that describes how slaughterhouse workers report higher rates of negative physical and psychological well-being than other job types. And finally in the bullshit corner we tackle that infamous issue of where vegans get their protein! You can find links to all of the research we discussed in the episode notes at vegansci.com/podcast. You can listen to this episode above or by subscribing to the podcast on Itunes or Stitcher. You can also find episodes of VeganSci on Soundcloud and Omnystudio. (52mins, 73mb)

In this episode of VeganSci, we update you with some Quick Science, including: non-human animal authors, a bushwalks impact on biodiversity, storytellings ability to help people change heart in regards to animals, the risks we take for our fur babies, and the networks of violent radical environmental activist groups We get stuck in-depth into a paper focused on Orcas (which is particularly relevant in the wake of Tillikum and Granny), and then how changing people’s diets can greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as the price of food! And finally in the bullshit corner we tackle the idea that Dairy Cows just have to be milked. You can find links to all of the research we discuss on the episode post at vegansci.com. Let us know if we missed anything, got something wrong or if you want clarification on any of the points discussed.

In this episode of VeganSci, we update you with some Quick Science, including: Clever horses who communicate with humans, whether difficult conversations about animal agriculture influences peoples' thoughts about it, how to tell if your rat is happy, and why some scientists are scared of animal rights. We get stuck in-depth into a paper focused on the effect of environmental food labelling on customer choice, with some possible lessons to learn for vegan labelling, and then a review of peoples' perceptions and beliefs regarding plant-based diets (and vegetarianism). And finally in the bullshit corner we tackle the idea that 'a single person going vegan isn't going to make a difference anyway, so why bother?' You can find links to all of the research we discussed below. Let us know if we missed anything. Intro Section (0:00 - 3:20) Killing of Badgers in the UK - http://tinyurl.com/j8qo9uj  Research on Badgers spreading TB - http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v439/n7078/full/nature04454.html Quick Science Paper 1 (3:20 - 6:25) Title:Domestic Horses send signals to humans when they face with an unsolvable task Authors: M. Ringhofer & S. Yamamoto Journal: Animal Cognition Paper 2 (6:25 -9:42) Title: Changes in student perceptions of food animal agriculture following discussion of controversial topics (open access - pdf linked) Authors: Daniel H. Poole, Jeannette A. Moore & Sarah E. Lyons Journal: North American Colleges of Teachers of Agriculture Paper 3 (9:42 - 11:50) Title: Facial indicators of positive emotions in rats (open access) Authors: Kathryn Finlayson, Jessica F. Lampe, Sara Hintze, Hanno Wurbel & Luca Melotti Journal: PLOSone Paper 4 (11:50 - 15:16) Title: What life scientists should know about security threats Authors: Kavita M. Berger Journal: Science In-depth Science Paper 1 (15:16 - 27:34) Title: Effect of environmental food labeling on customers food purchase (open access) Authors: Helena B. Slapø Instiution: Norwegian School of Economics - Masters Thesis Paper 2 (31:25 - 47:33) Title: Understanding the attitudes and perceptions of vegetarian and plant-based diets to shape future health promotion programs Authors: Tricia Corrin & Andrew Pepadopoulas Journal: Appetite Bullshit Corner (27:34 - 31:25) How many animals does a vegan save? It may be more than we eluded too - http://tinyurl.com/jeec3kl. Let us know what you think or what source you think is most reliable. If you can’t access the papers try searching the title in google, sometimes you can find a pdf that way, or you could try look for it on Reseach Gate. If you still can't find it it worth emailing the corresponding author directly and asking nicely for a copy. Most authors will be more than happy to share their research with you. Happy Reading!