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How can artists and scientists collaborate to envision the future? Biologist Dr. Rob Dunn discusses the art-science collaboration projects he's working on that do just this. Brandon and Rob Dunn explore how blending science with art and storytelling can help us better understand the future — from climate change and food to microbiomes and imagination.For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/episodes/13121277For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.netSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BeautyatWorkPodcast#BeautyAtWork #ScienceAndArt #FutureThinking #ClimateChange #SpeculativeFutures #Interdisciplinary #Microbiome #ScienceCommunication #ArtAndScience #RobDunnSupport the show

Modern kitchen freezers are actually cruel to ice cream and other frozen foods. This episode begins by explaining why this is and why there is often ice crystals on top of your ice cream and how to prevent them. Source: Professor Richard Hartel author of the book Ice Cream (https://amzn.to/3jNcVrY). Unlike other animals, we humans have gotten really good at figuring out how to take food and make it taste even better. Why do we do that? And what is it that makes some food taste better than other foods? Is it just our personal preferences or are we all programmed to like the taste of certain foods? What is flavor exactly? All these are questions I discuss with Rob Dunn, an evolutionary biologist and professor at North Carolina State University. He is also the author of the book, Delicious: The Evolution of Flavor and How It Made Us Human (https://amzn.to/3RPAIUM). Medical quackery is when someone touts the benefits of medical cures or treatments with no actual evidence to support it. While you might think you can spot a quack a mile away, it is actually harder than you think. And while some quack theories may be harmless, others can be dangerous. Dr. Joe Schwarcz has spent his career exposing medical quackery and pseudoscience and he joins me to reveal some common forms of it. If you believe Vitamin C can cure your cold or that herbs can effectively treat cancer, you need to hear this conversation. Joe is Director of McGill University's Office for Science and Society, and author of the book, Quack Quack: The Threat of Pseudoscience (https://amzn.to/40JILGO). Yes, it is called a DISHwasher but it can do so much more than wash dishes. Listen as I reveal several other things you can wash in there that you may never have thought of. https://www.womansday.com/home/organizing-cleaning/tips/a5539/10-things-you-can-clean-in-the-dishwasher-115717/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor! Get 50% off at https://FactorMeals.com/factorpodcast DELL: Anniversary savings await you for a limited time only at https://Dell.com/deals SHOPIFY:  Nobody does selling better than Shopify! Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at https://Shopify.com/sysk and upgrade your selling today! HERS: Hers is changing women's healthcare by providing access to GLP-1 weekly injections with the same active ingredient as Ozempic and Wegovy, as well as oral medication kits. Start your free online visit today at https://forhers.com/sysk INDEED: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING right now! CURIOSITY WEEKLY: We love Curiosity Weekly, so listen wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Den amerikanske biolog Rob Dunns originale forskningseksperimenter viser, at der efterhånden finder lige så meget evolution sted i vores kornmarker, vores vægge og vores kropsbehåring, som der gør i den vilde, uberørte natur. Der er en livlig mangfoldighed af bakterier og mikroorganismer på og omkring os – fra bakterierne på vores hud og gæren i surdejen til stankelbenet på badeværelset og svampen på husmuren.   I sin bog ‘Belly Button Biodiversity' beskriver Dunn et eksperiment, hvor han fandt intet mindre end 2.300 arter i menneskelige navler. Og i hans undersøgelser af biodiversiteten i amerikanske hjem fandt han og kollegerne næsten 200.000 arter – alene på første sal.  Men hvis vi skal have blik for vores bofæller, kræver det, at vi vænner os af med trangen til at sterilisere vores nære omgivelser og holde naturen ude af vores hjem.  For evolutionen finder sted, om vi vil det eller ej – og hvis vi smider de gode organismer ud med badevandet, skabes der gunstige forhold for antibiotikaresistente bakterier, skadedyr og parasitter.  Oplev Rob Dunn på årets Bloom, når han giver sit bud på fremtidens naturhistorie og vores sameksistens med mikroberne.

Matters Microbial #66: Digesting the Science of Fermented Foods November 20, 2024 Today, Dr. Ben Wolfe, Associate Professor of Biology at Tufts University, joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss how he and his collaborators study novel food fermentations, helping the public understand more about the gut microbiome, and outreach projects involving microbially-associated food. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Benjamin Wolfe Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode An overview for beginning Micronauts on microbial fermentation. A more advanced overview of microbial fermentation. A book and website that I highly recommend by Sandor Katz on the subject, including many recipes and background information. The bacterially derived volatile chemical geosmin. An article describing the relationship between geosmin and springtails. An article about leaf cutter ants and how they farm fungi!  I hope to do an entire podcast on this topic soon. An article of Dr. Wolfe and colleague's work showing a relationship between fungal antibiotics and cheese microbiome development.  Dr. Rob Dunn's “Belly Button Microbiome” project, a community science effort. An overview of the community science effort to explore sourdough bread microbiology. An overview of cheese microbiology. A description of cheesemaking and cheese caves.  A cheesemaker with which Dr. Wolfe has worked. A link to a remarkable article by Dr. Wolfe's research group that we discussed in this episode:  “Novel Fermentations Integrate Traditional Practic and Rational Design of Fermented-Food Microbiomes.” A video of a presentation by Dr. Wolfe on cheese microbiology. Dr. Wolfe's faculty website at Tufts University. A website by Dr. Wolfe and coworkers promoting microbial literacy via understanding the positive relationship between food and microbes. The website of Dr. Wolfe's research group. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

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Look for updates in Combs, Brianna Taylor, Tyre Nichols, Rob Dunn, Kohberger, Scott Peterson, Mickey Stine, Delphi, Zuberi, raccoon crime and more! Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor. Want to Support our work and get extra perks? https://buymeacoffee.com/truecrimesquad Looking for extra content? https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesquad *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquad Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquad True Crime Squad on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimetps/support

Om cirka 250 millioner år vil klodens landmasser udgøres af et Pangæa Ultima – et superkontinent, der vil gøre det muligt at rejse fra det sydlige Argentina til det nordøstlige Rusland helt uden at booke færge- eller flybilletter. Hvis altså ikke der var en gigantisk ørken med voldsom vulkanaktivitet og en årlig gennemsnitstemperatur på 40 grader i vejen. Pangæa Ultima ser ikke ud til at være et sted for mennesker. Eller særligt mange andre pattedyr, for den sags skyld. Men hvordan forholder vi os til geologiens ufattelige tidsskalaer og til visheden om, at Jorden en dag bliver ubeboelig? Er der håb for, at mennesket kan tilpasse sig – som Fremen-folket på ørkenplaneten Arrakis i sci-fi-romanen 'Dune'? Eller skal vi finde et andet sted at bo? Og hvordan ser mennesket overhovedet ud til den tid? Tag de spekulative fremtidsbriller på og dyk ned i de mange spørgsmål med et stjernepanel bestående af kunstner Katie Paterson, geolog Jan Zalasiewicz og biolog Rob Dunn, som hver især arbejder med Jordens dybe tid. Samtalen modereres af journalist Peter Stanners.

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John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus John chats with a guest. We visit with Rob Dunn - Taste The Flavor Of LifeLearn more about our radio program, podcast & blog at www.JohnAndHeidiShow.com

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley and Kim Sorrelle of The Love Is Podcast interview Rob Dunn. Robert Dunn is a biologist, writer and professor in the Department of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University. He has written several books and his science essays have appeared at magazines such as BBC Wildlife Magazine, Scientific American, Smithsonian Magazine, National Geographic and others.

Every living thing must solve an equation. How much nitrogen to eat, how much sodium, how much phosphorus, etc. The body solves that equation by taste and flavor -- by making living things crave what they need. Our appetites are linked to nutritional requirements. Taste: The Flavor of Life, a new docuseries on Curiosity Stream, explores the world of taste and how deliciousness unites us with the rest of animals in surprising ways.For example -- Organisms need salt for their cells to function properly. If a food has salt, the taste receptor sends a signal to the brain, creating pleasure. The umami taste receptor rewards animals for finding nitrogen, an element that's essential for building proteins and genes. Sweet taste receptors encourage animals to find foods with enough sugar to fuel their daily activity. Taste: The Flavor of Life traces the impact of taste from animals' first steps on land to top Michelin star restaurants!Taste: The Flavor of Life comes from biologist Rob Dunn and is inspired by his book Delicious – The Evolution of Flavor and How It Made Us Human (co-written by Monica Sanchez). A Professor at NC State University, Rob leads the Public Science Lab, a group of scholars from diverse disciplines who work to make new discoveries about daily life. His research has been awarded more than ten million dollars in grants from more than twelve different sources for work in 20 different countries. An avid writer, Rob has published many articles in National Geographic, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal among many others, as well as seven books including The Wild Life of Our Bodies and A Natural History of the Future.

Every living thing must solve an equation. How much nitrogen to eat, how much sodium, how much phosphorus, etc. The body solves that equation by taste and flavor -- by making living things crave what they need. Our appetites are linked to nutritional requirements. Taste: The Flavor of Life, a new docuseries on Curiosity Stream, explores the world of taste and how deliciousness unites us with the rest of animals in surprising ways.For example -- Organisms need salt for their cells to function properly. If a food has salt, the taste receptor sends a signal to the brain, creating pleasure. The umami taste receptor rewards animals for finding nitrogen, an element that's essential for building proteins and genes. Sweet taste receptors encourage animals to find foods with enough sugar to fuel their daily activity. Taste: The Flavor of Life traces the impact of taste from animals' first steps on land to top Michelin star restaurants!Taste: The Flavor of Life comes from biologist Rob Dunn and is inspired by his book Delicious – The Evolution of Flavor and How It Made Us Human (co-written by Monica Sanchez). A Professor at NC State University, Rob leads the Public Science Lab, a group of scholars from diverse disciplines who work to make new discoveries about daily life. His research has been awarded more than ten million dollars in grants from more than twelve different sources for work in 20 different countries. An avid writer, Rob has published many articles in National Geographic, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal among many others, as well as seven books including The Wild Life of Our Bodies and A Natural History of the Future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Every living thing must solve an equation. How much nitrogen to eat, how much sodium, how much phosphorus, etc. The body solves that equation by taste and flavor -- by making living things crave what they need. Our appetites are linked to nutritional requirements. Taste: The Flavor of Life, a new docuseries on Curiosity Stream, explores the world of taste and how deliciousness unites us with the rest of animals in surprising ways.For example -- Organisms need salt for their cells to function properly. If a food has salt, the taste receptor sends a signal to the brain, creating pleasure. The umami taste receptor rewards animals for finding nitrogen, an element that's essential for building proteins and genes. Sweet taste receptors encourage animals to find foods with enough sugar to fuel their daily activity. Taste: The Flavor of Life traces the impact of taste from animals' first steps on land to top Michelin star restaurants!Taste: The Flavor of Life comes from biologist Rob Dunn and is inspired by his book Delicious – The Evolution of Flavor and How It Made Us Human (co-written by Monica Sanchez). A Professor at NC State University, Rob leads the Public Science Lab, a group of scholars from diverse disciplines who work to make new discoveries about daily life. His research has been awarded more than ten million dollars in grants from more than twelve different sources for work in 20 different countries. An avid writer, Rob has published many articles in National Geographic, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal among many others, as well as seven books including The Wild Life of Our Bodies and A Natural History of the Future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Rob Dunn: Director of A Taste of Life on Curiosity Stream joins Dawn LIVE! Every living thing must solve an equation. How much nitrogen to eat, how muchsodium, how much phosphorus, etc. The body solves that equation by taste andflavor -- by making living things crave what they need. Our appetites are linkedto nutritional requirements. Taste: The Flavor of Life, a new docuseries onCuriosity Stream, explores the world of taste and how deliciousness unites uswith the rest of animals in surprising ways. For example -- Organisms need salt for their cells to function properly. If a foodhas salt, the taste receptor sends a signal to the brain, creating pleasure. Theumami taste receptor rewards animals for finding nitrogen, an element that'sessential for building proteins and genes. Sweet taste receptors encourageanimals to find foods with enough sugar to fuel their daily activity. Taste: TheFlavor of Life traces the impact of taste from animals' first steps on land to topMichelin star restaurants! Taste: The Flavor of Life comes from biologist Rob Dunn and is inspired by hisbook Delicious – The Evolution of Flavor and How It Made Us Human (co-writtenby Monica Sanchez). A Professor at NC State University, Rob leads the PublicScience Lab, a group of scholars from diverse disciplines who work to make newdiscoveries about daily life. His research has been awarded more than tenmillion dollars in grants from more than twelve different sources for work in 20different countries. An avid writer, Rob has published many articles in NationalGeographic, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal among many others,as well as seven books including The Wild Life of Our Bodies and A NaturalHistory of the Future. Tune in weekdays 10 AM - 12 PM EST on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

May 3rd - Stewart Dobson, Erik Davis, Rob Dunn

In this episode 89, Dr. Rob Dunn discusses his book A Natural History of the Future, humanity, attempt of mastering nature, laws, challenges, beauty, what makes him feel alive, and much more...===Robert Dunn is a biologist, writer and professor in the Department of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University. He has written several books and his science essays have appeared at magazines such as BBC Wildlife Magazine, Scientific American, Smithsonian Magazine, National Geographic and others.===Books:A Natural History of the Future; https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rob-dunn/a-natural-history-of-the-future/9781541619296/?lens=basic-bookshttps://www.harpercollins.ca/author/cr-170686/rob-dunn/===Social Media:X; https://twitter.com/rrobdunn?lang=enhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Dunn_(biologist)===@WhyKnowledgeMatters #theykm #whyknowledgematters #whyknowledgematters #theykm  #empower #inspire #transform #livlearnlove#whyknowledgematters #theykm #theykm.com #the-ykm.com #whyknowledgematters.com #empower #inspire #transform #livlearnlove#whyknowledgematters.com whyknowledgematters.comtheykm.comthe-ykm.com

Sunday morning was full of praise, prayer, fellowship and to listen to God's Word. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 In the last of our series on human identity, entitled “Who am I?” Rob Dunn spoke on our new identity in Christ. As we come to Christ, we become part of the a new creation, where the old has gone and the new has come. Quoting John Stott, we were reminded that to be “in Christ” is to be organically united to Christ, as a limb in the body or a branch is in a tree. It is this personal relationship with Christ that is the distinctive mark of his authentic followers.” As we come to Christ we are reconciled with God. We can have intimacy with him. We saw that the reality of Eden before the fall, with God walking in the garden with his people, will be marked by the new creation as revealed in Revelation 21:1-5. Every tear wiped away, the old has gone, the new is here – “Look! God's dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them.” We now belong to the New Creation. In Christ, the old is gone, we are made new, and He has given us the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of all that is to come. Head to our dedicated sermon series page to go deeper: www.ccsurbiton.org/sermons

What if the world went on without us? Guess what. It will. A leading# ecologist argues that if humankind is to survive on a fragile planet, we must understand and obey its iron laws Our species has amassed unprecedented knowledge of #nature, which we have tried to use to seize control of life and bend the planet to our will. In A Natural History of the Future, biologist Rob Dunn argues that such efforts are futile. We may see ourselves as life's overlords, but we are instead at its mercy. In the evolution of antibiotic resistance, the power of natural selection to create biodiversity, and even the surprising life of the London Underground, Dunn finds laws of life that no human activity can annul. When we create artificial islands of crops, dump toxic waste, or build communities, we provide new materials for old laws to shape. Life's future flourishing is not in question. *Ours is.* Episode was recorded live on September 14th, 2023. To join future broadcasts check out our Book Club schedule at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@peculiarBC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Facebook (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thepeculiarbookclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and Youtube (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBookClub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)!

In this week's episode, host Margaret Walls talks with Victoria Sanders and Molly Robertson. Sanders is a research analyst at the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance, and Robertson works at Resources for the Future as a research associate. They discuss a recent report that Sanders and Robertson have published alongside coauthors about the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, a 2019 law in New York State that aims to achieve net-zero emissions and specifies that at least 35 percent of the benefits should go toward disadvantaged communities. Sanders and Robertson describe the role of environmental justice communities and advocacy groups in the development and implementation of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, options for implementing the law, and how these implementation options are projected to affect greenhouse gas emissions and air quality in specific communities. References and recommendations: “Prioritizing Justice in New York State Climate Policy: Cleaner Air for Disadvantaged Communities?” by Alan Krupnick, Molly Robertson, Wesley Look, Eddie Bautista, Victoria Sanders, Eunice Ko, Dan Shawhan, Joshua Linn, Miguel Jaller, Narasimha Rao, Miguel Poblete Cazenave, Yang Zhang, Kai Chen, and Pin Wang; https://www.rff.org/publications/reports/environmental-justice-communities-new-york-state-climate-policy-clcpa/ “Broken Ground” podcast; https://brokengroundpodcast.org/ “Never Out of Season: How Having the Food We Want When We Want It Threatens Our Food Supply and Our Future” by Rob Dunn; https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rob-dunn/never-out-of-season/9780316260695

Dr. Rob Dunn is the Senior Vice Provost of University Interdisciplinary Programs and a Reynolds Professor in Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University. As Senior Vice Provost he oversees efforts to spur interdisciplinary scholarship, education, and public engagement at NC State. As a scholar, he studies the ecology and evolution of societies and the species with which they interact. This has included projects on the global ecology of sourdough bread, the evolution of sour taste, and the origin of yogurt microbes, among many others. Dunn has published more than two hundred peer-reviewed articles and more than a hundred magazine and newspaper articles. He has published seven books, including, most recently, A Natural History of the Future and, with Monica Sanchez, Delicious, the Evolution of Flavor and How it Made Us HumanIn this episode, we talk about: 1. How Rob's love for art and biology often intersect and interact with each other2. The distinction between elegance and beauty in ecology3. The value of art-science collaboration4. How can we better communicate important scientific discoveries to the general public?5. Rob's interest in the interplay between speculative fiction and the future of science6. The adaptability of nature7. Is the scientific pursuit beautiful or violent? Or both?8. How can we make the funding for science endeavors more just?9. His new book on the origin of flavor and why pleasure matters10. The biology and psychology behind our cultural preferences for foodTo learn more about his work, visit: https://robdunnlab.com/ Resources Mentioned:Delicious: The Evolution of Flavor and How It Made Us Human by Rob Dunn and Monica Sanchez- https://www.amazon.com/Delicious-Evolution-Flavor-Made-Human/dp/0691199477  Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BeautyatWorkPodcastSupport the show

Jala is joined by Zombi and Marcus to talk about the psychology of sexuality, the myriad ways it manifests (intimate and creative) and how these correlate to identity. This is a follow-up to episode 21 on attraction and identity. Mentioned during the show * Girly by Jacqueline Lesnick (https://activisionblizzard.itch.io/girly) * I F-cked Cthulhu by Germy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc0kr98-bSk&ab_channel=Germy) * F1nn5ter (https://twitch.tv/f1nn5ter) * Kink test (https://www.kinktest.org/test) * Never Home Alone: From Microbes to Millipedes, Camel Crickets, and Honeybees, the Natural History of Where We Live by Rob Dunn (https://a.co/d/0qPdvOW) Articles * Circles of Sexuality (https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/sexualhealth/circlesofsexuality.pdf) * Sexual Response Cycle (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/9119-sexual-response-cycle) * The Psychology of Human Sexuality (https://nobaproject.com/modules/the-psychology-of-human-sexuality#:~:text=Sexuality%20is%20one%20of%20the,body%20to%20be%20pleasure%2Dseeking.) * The Psychology of Sexuality (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evil-deeds/201405/the-psychology-sexuality) * 10 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex (https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/guide/sex-and-health) Tiers are up on Ko-fi! Once we reach $1.5K we will release a new podcast called Put That Cookie Down Now, an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie show covering every Arnie movie chronologically. We REALLY wanna make this show but the extra work, materials etc means we need some help getting there. All subscriptions and one-shot donations apply toward the goal so if you want to hear this content, make it happen at ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia)! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes - @jalachan (https://twitter.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) Zombi - @zombilollipops (https://twitter.com/zombilollipops) Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/zombiloli) Campsite (https://campsite.to/zombiloli) Marcus - @marcus_rasaan (http://twitter.com/marcus_rasaan) Instagram (http://instagram.com/marcus_rasaan) Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/RandomRain) Special Guests: Marcus and Zombi.

The freezer in your kitchen is not especially kind to the ice cream you store in it – or many other foods for that matter. This episode starts with the explanation and the reason there is often ice crystals on top of your ice cream - and how to get rid of them. Source: Professor Richard Hartel author of the book Ice Cream (https://amzn.to/3jNcVrY). Unlike other creatures on the planet, we have figured out how to take food and make it tastier and tastier. Why do we do that? What is it that makes some food taste better than others? Is it all personal preference or are we all programmed to like certain tastes? What is flavor exactly? All these are questions I discuss with Rob Dunn. Rob is an evolutionary biologist and professor at North Carolina State University and author of the book, Delicious: The Evolution of Flavor and How It Made Us Human (https://amzn.to/3RPAIUM). Quackery is when people tout medical cures or theories without real evidence. While you might think you can detect it when you see it, it can actually be hard to spot. While believing in some quack theories can be harmless, it also has the potential of being quite dangerous. Dr. Joe Schwarcz has spent his career shining a light on quackery and pseudoscience and he is here to discuss some common forms of it. If you believe Vitamin C can cure a cold or that herbs can treat cancer, you need to hear what he has to say. Joe is Director of McGill University's Office for Science and Society, and author of the book, Quack Quack: The Threat of Pseudoscience (https://amzn.to/40JILGO). Your dishwasher can do more than wash dishes. Listen as I reveal what else you can wash in there that you may not have ever thought of. https://www.womansday.com/home/organizing-cleaning/tips/a5539/10-things-you-can-clean-in-the-dishwasher-115717/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Listen to the All Ears English Podcast https://www.allearsenglish.com/ where ever you get your podcasts today! Visit https://NJM.com/podcast for a quote to see how much you can save on your auto insurance! Dell Technologies' Presidents Day event is here! The savings start now on select sleek XPS laptops and more powered by 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. Don't forget special pricing on the latest monitors, docks and accessories, plus free shipping on everything and monthly payment options with Dell Preferred Account.  Just call 877-ASK-DELL for these limited-time Presidents Day deals! With With TurboTax, an expert will do your taxes from start to finish, ensuring your taxes are done right (guaranteed), so you can relax! Feels good to be done with your taxes, doesn't it? Come to TurboTax and don't do your taxes. Visit https://TurboTax.com to learn more. Intuit TurboTax.  Did you know you could reduce the number of unwanted calls & emails with Online Privacy Protection from Discover? - And it's FREE! Just activate it in the Discover App. See terms & learn more at https://Discover.com/Online Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Rob Dunn about the natural history of the future of earth. They discuss the two laws of ecological diversity and how increased ecological diversity is helpful for growth. They also talk about the anthropocentric view of the world and different islands for diverse populations. They discuss the inadvertent ark and how corridors play a role here. They also talk about how humans stay concentrated in certain regions with GDP and violence being contributing factors. They also talk about biodiversity, gut microbiome, and the role of climate change for the future of the earth.  Rob Dunn is a biologist and professor of applied ecology at North Carolina State University. His research focuses on the world around people in their local environments and his lab examines species, organs, cells, genes, and various ecosystems of everyday life. He is the author of numerous books including the most recent, A Natural History of The Future. You can find his work at his lab. Twitter: @rrobdunn

Dancing Cockatoos, Silent Sparks and the Future: Writing About Science for the Public Marlene Zuk, PhD, Regents Professor of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, University of Minnesota Website Writing about science for the public is fun, and hard, and requires some skills you may not regularly use as a scientist. Abstract What's good, bad and sometimes weird about writing for the general public? And how can people get started doing it? I will discuss some of the ideas—and misconceptions—about popular science writing. Related links: Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test: How Behavior Evolves and Why It Matters, Marlene Zuk (2022) Why we do what we do: From regenerating sea slugs to self-medicating sheep, biologist Marlene Zuk probes the origins and evolution of behavior in a new book, Review by Rob Dunn, Science, 4 Aug 2022 (*NC State access link) THE UP-GOER FIVE TEXT EDITOR and De-Jargonizer Speaker Bio Dr. Marlene Zuk is a behavioral ecologist interested in the evolution of sexual signals, mate choice, and the role of parasites in host ecology, evolution and behavior. Most of her research is on insects, especially crickets. She is also interested in how people think about animal and human behavior, and has written several books for general audiences about animals and evolution. Dr. Zuk is a professor at the University of Minnesota, and before that was on the faculty at the University of California, Riverside. GES Colloquium is jointly taught by Drs. Jen Baltzegar and Dawn Rodriguez-Ward, who you may contact with any class-specific questions. Colloquium will be held in-person in Poe 202, as well as live-streamed via Zoom. Please subscribe to the GES newsletter and Twitter for updates . Genetic Engineering and Society Center GES Colloquium - Tuesdays 12-1PM (via Zoom) NC State University | http://go.ncsu.edu/ges-colloquium GES Mediasite - See videos, full abstracts, speaker bios, and slides https://go.ncsu.edu/ges-mediasite Twitter - https://twitter.com/GESCenterNCSU GES Center - Integrating scientific knowledge & diverse public values in shaping the futures of biotechnology. Find out more at https://ges-center-lectures-ncsu.pinecast.co

It's not often that you make lifelong friends in middle school let alone find your future business partner. Well that's the story of Granite Coast Brewing. Granite Coast Brewing Company is the dream of best friends Jeff Marquis and Rob Dunn. This brewery focuses on having a variety of different beers to ensure that there is an offering for everyone. Make sure to stay up to date with the team and all the awesome events they have going on.https://www.granitecoastbrewing.comCheers ***Claw Hammer Supply- Claw Hammer Supply has taken brew in a bag (BIAB) to a whole new level with there single vessel, turn-key, all grain, digital brewing system. It's a homebrew setup like you've never seen. Instead of a typical brewing systems that require 2 or even 3 different vessels (pots, pans, kettles, etc…). theirs only uses 1.Use our link https://www.clawhammersupply.com/?aff=12 and get your system today!Looking to start a new hobby? Wanting to get into homebrewing? Just looking to upgrade your current set up? We have you covered with our Beer & Wine Hobby promo code! Beer & Wine Hobby is a Family owned business driven to help folks make amazing beers, wines, cheeses, and charcuterie. Fortunately, for our listeners we are able to offer an exclusive promo code for 10% off your online order. Items can either be ordered online and picked up in store same day for our local listeners or delivered to your home (for free over $35). Use our promo code BREWROOTS for 10% off your next order! Go to www.beer-wine.com to get all your brewing needs! https://www.beer-wine.com***Each month, Shirts On Tap teams up with a local brewery, to collaborate on a sweet custom shirt design, and then send it to their members with coupons, stickers, a brewery bio, and more! Join the excitement with our exclusive link shirtsontap.com/offers/brewroots to get your first box for $5! ***Did you know that some of your favorite breweries use hops from a local family operated Hop Farm right here in Massachusetts. Our friends over at Four Star Farms are there for you wether you are a commercial brewery or a small scale home brewer. Make sure to head over to their website today and get your hands on some of the best and freshest hops locally. https://fourstarfarms.com Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our species has amassed unprecedented knowledge of nature, which we have tried to use to seize control of life and bend the planet to our will. In A Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of Biology Tell Us about the Destiny of the Human Species (Basic Book, 2021), biologist Rob Dunn argues that such efforts are futile. We may see ourselves as life's overlords, but we are instead at its mercy. In the evolution of antibiotic resistance, the power of natural selection to create biodiversity, and even the surprising life of the London Underground, Dunn finds laws of life that no human activity can annul. When we create artificial islands of crops, dump toxic waste, or build communities, we provide new materials for old laws to shape. Life's future flourishing is not in question. Ours is. As ambitious as Edward Wilson's Sociobiology and as timely as Elizabeth Kolbert's The Sixth Extinction, A Natural History of the Future sets a new standard for understanding the diversity and destiny of life itself. Galina Limorenko is a doctoral candidate in Neuroscience with a focus on biochemistry and molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases at EPFL in Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Our species has amassed unprecedented knowledge of nature, which we have tried to use to seize control of life and bend the planet to our will. In A Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of Biology Tell Us about the Destiny of the Human Species (Basic Book, 2021), biologist Rob Dunn argues that such efforts are futile. We may see ourselves as life's overlords, but we are instead at its mercy. In the evolution of antibiotic resistance, the power of natural selection to create biodiversity, and even the surprising life of the London Underground, Dunn finds laws of life that no human activity can annul. When we create artificial islands of crops, dump toxic waste, or build communities, we provide new materials for old laws to shape. Life's future flourishing is not in question. Ours is. As ambitious as Edward Wilson's Sociobiology and as timely as Elizabeth Kolbert's The Sixth Extinction, A Natural History of the Future sets a new standard for understanding the diversity and destiny of life itself. Galina Limorenko is a doctoral candidate in Neuroscience with a focus on biochemistry and molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases at EPFL in Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Our species has amassed unprecedented knowledge of nature, which we have tried to use to seize control of life and bend the planet to our will. In A Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of Biology Tell Us about the Destiny of the Human Species (Basic Book, 2021), biologist Rob Dunn argues that such efforts are futile. We may see ourselves as life's overlords, but we are instead at its mercy. In the evolution of antibiotic resistance, the power of natural selection to create biodiversity, and even the surprising life of the London Underground, Dunn finds laws of life that no human activity can annul. When we create artificial islands of crops, dump toxic waste, or build communities, we provide new materials for old laws to shape. Life's future flourishing is not in question. Ours is. As ambitious as Edward Wilson's Sociobiology and as timely as Elizabeth Kolbert's The Sixth Extinction, A Natural History of the Future sets a new standard for understanding the diversity and destiny of life itself. Galina Limorenko is a doctoral candidate in Neuroscience with a focus on biochemistry and molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases at EPFL in Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

Our species has amassed unprecedented knowledge of nature, which we have tried to use to seize control of life and bend the planet to our will. In A Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of Biology Tell Us about the Destiny of the Human Species (Basic Book, 2021), biologist Rob Dunn argues that such efforts are futile. We may see ourselves as life's overlords, but we are instead at its mercy. In the evolution of antibiotic resistance, the power of natural selection to create biodiversity, and even the surprising life of the London Underground, Dunn finds laws of life that no human activity can annul. When we create artificial islands of crops, dump toxic waste, or build communities, we provide new materials for old laws to shape. Life's future flourishing is not in question. Ours is. As ambitious as Edward Wilson's Sociobiology and as timely as Elizabeth Kolbert's The Sixth Extinction, A Natural History of the Future sets a new standard for understanding the diversity and destiny of life itself. Galina Limorenko is a doctoral candidate in Neuroscience with a focus on biochemistry and molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases at EPFL in Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science

Our species has amassed unprecedented knowledge of nature, which we have tried to use to seize control of life and bend the planet to our will. In A Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of Biology Tell Us about the Destiny of the Human Species (Basic Book, 2021), biologist Rob Dunn argues that such efforts are futile. We may see ourselves as life's overlords, but we are instead at its mercy. In the evolution of antibiotic resistance, the power of natural selection to create biodiversity, and even the surprising life of the London Underground, Dunn finds laws of life that no human activity can annul. When we create artificial islands of crops, dump toxic waste, or build communities, we provide new materials for old laws to shape. Life's future flourishing is not in question. Ours is. As ambitious as Edward Wilson's Sociobiology and as timely as Elizabeth Kolbert's The Sixth Extinction, A Natural History of the Future sets a new standard for understanding the diversity and destiny of life itself. Galina Limorenko is a doctoral candidate in Neuroscience with a focus on biochemistry and molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases at EPFL in Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

Our species has amassed unprecedented knowledge of nature, which we have tried to use to seize control of life and bend the planet to our will. In A Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of Biology Tell Us about the Destiny of the Human Species (Basic Book, 2021), biologist Rob Dunn argues that such efforts are futile. We may see ourselves as life's overlords, but we are instead at its mercy. In the evolution of antibiotic resistance, the power of natural selection to create biodiversity, and even the surprising life of the London Underground, Dunn finds laws of life that no human activity can annul. When we create artificial islands of crops, dump toxic waste, or build communities, we provide new materials for old laws to shape. Life's future flourishing is not in question. Ours is. As ambitious as Edward Wilson's Sociobiology and as timely as Elizabeth Kolbert's The Sixth Extinction, A Natural History of the Future sets a new standard for understanding the diversity and destiny of life itself. Galina Limorenko is a doctoral candidate in Neuroscience with a focus on biochemistry and molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases at EPFL in Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Our species has amassed unprecedented knowledge of nature, which we have tried to use to seize control of life and bend the planet to our will. In A Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of Biology Tell Us about the Destiny of the Human Species (Basic Book, 2021), biologist Rob Dunn argues that such efforts are futile. We may see ourselves as life's overlords, but we are instead at its mercy. In the evolution of antibiotic resistance, the power of natural selection to create biodiversity, and even the surprising life of the London Underground, Dunn finds laws of life that no human activity can annul. When we create artificial islands of crops, dump toxic waste, or build communities, we provide new materials for old laws to shape. Life's future flourishing is not in question. Ours is. As ambitious as Edward Wilson's Sociobiology and as timely as Elizabeth Kolbert's The Sixth Extinction, A Natural History of the Future sets a new standard for understanding the diversity and destiny of life itself. Galina Limorenko is a doctoral candidate in Neuroscience with a focus on biochemistry and molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases at EPFL in Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our species has amassed unprecedented knowledge of nature, which we have tried to use to seize control of life and bend the planet to our will. In A Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of Biology Tell Us about the Destiny of the Human Species (Basic Book, 2021), biologist Rob Dunn argues that such efforts are futile. We may see ourselves as life's overlords, but we are instead at its mercy. In the evolution of antibiotic resistance, the power of natural selection to create biodiversity, and even the surprising life of the London Underground, Dunn finds laws of life that no human activity can annul. When we create artificial islands of crops, dump toxic waste, or build communities, we provide new materials for old laws to shape. Life's future flourishing is not in question. Ours is. As ambitious as Edward Wilson's Sociobiology and as timely as Elizabeth Kolbert's The Sixth Extinction, A Natural History of the Future sets a new standard for understanding the diversity and destiny of life itself. Galina Limorenko is a doctoral candidate in Neuroscience with a focus on biochemistry and molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases at EPFL in Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our species has amassed unprecedented knowledge of nature, which we have tried to use to seize control of life and bend the planet to our will. In A Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of Biology Tell Us about the Destiny of the Human Species (Basic Book, 2021), biologist Rob Dunn argues that such efforts are futile. We may see ourselves as life's overlords, but we are instead at its mercy. In the evolution of antibiotic resistance, the power of natural selection to create biodiversity, and even the surprising life of the London Underground, Dunn finds laws of life that no human activity can annul. When we create artificial islands of crops, dump toxic waste, or build communities, we provide new materials for old laws to shape. Life's future flourishing is not in question. Ours is. As ambitious as Edward Wilson's Sociobiology and as timely as Elizabeth Kolbert's The Sixth Extinction, A Natural History of the Future sets a new standard for understanding the diversity and destiny of life itself. Galina Limorenko is a doctoral candidate in Neuroscience with a focus on biochemistry and molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases at EPFL in Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Next time you take a sip of your favourite microbrew and tear off a chunk of baguette piled with cheese you might wanna toast to fungi.  Fungus really are among us. From high-priced morels to mold to the medicinal promise of magic mushrooms, fungi were here before us and they'll be here long after we're dust.   They could live without us, but could we live without them? Would we want to?  Listen to the story of a college kid who ran up against a shotgun wielding morel hunter in a forest in Northern Canada while on a quest to find the best patch of mushrooms. Find out what pricey mushroom smells like  sweat and semen, and hear a mycologist who thinks we have a lot to learn from listening to the lowly mushroom.  Show notes:Further reading: Check out Rob Dunn's Lab here. View Diane Borsato's work here and stay posted for her upcoming book.Read about the mushroom speaking study hereDon't forget to rate, review and subscribe! Follow us on Instagram, FB, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok. Subscribe to our newsletter here for bonus content.  

Today's episode is with Chef, Fermenter, Food Scientist, Photographer, and New York Times best-selling author David Zilber. David is the former Director of Fermentation for “NOMA” Copenhagen; known as one of the most coveted restaurants on the planet, and co-author of the New York Times best-selling book, “The Noma Guide to Fermentation”. In this episode, he shares how the power of a nudge can unlock a world of unlimited possibilities, and trusting biological processes beyond instant gratification.   We explore David's multicultural upbringing growing up in Toronto, Canada, along with topics that range from connecting fermentation to everyday life, how photography allows him to tether his curiosity for science and fermentation, and ultimately how he's been able to bloom in the midst of chaos. David's story is one filled with invaluable gems and speaks to the power of leaning into curiosity.  Things mentioned https://www.theworlds50best.com/the-list/1-10/Noma.html ("NOMA", Copenhagen restaurant) https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/ (James Webb Space Telescope) https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-is-the-hubble-space-telecope-58.html (Hubble Space Telescope) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagrange_point (Lagrange point) What to read https://bookshop.org/books/the-noma-guide-to-fermentation-including-koji-kombuchas-shoyus-misos-vinegars-garums-lacto-ferments-and-black-fruits-and-vegetables/9781579657185 (The Noma Guide to Fermentation: Including Koji, Kombuchas, Shoyus, Misos, Vinegars, Garums, Lacto-Ferments, and Black Fruits and Vegetables) by David Zilber and René Redzepi https://davidzilber.medium.com/inbetweeners-78b194dbb3f8 (Inbetweeners: On the meaning of (re)mediation in mycelial and human worlds) by David Zilber https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/ferm-excerpt/ (Why Fermentation Is So Important To One Of The World's Best Restaurants) https://bookshop.org/books/essays-in-love/9781531871918 (Essays in Love) by Alain de Botton https://bookshop.org/books/the-dawn-of-everything-a-new-history-of-humanity/9780374157357 (The Dawn of Everything) by David Graeber and David Wengrow https://bookshop.org/books/living-planet-the-web-of-life-on-earth-9780008477868/9780008477820 (The Living Planet) by David Attenborough https://bookshop.org/books/on-the-origin-of-evolution-tracing-darwin-s-dangerous-idea-from-aristotle-to-dna/9781633887053 (On the Origin of Evolution: Tracing 'Darwin's Dangerous Idea' from Aristotle to DNA) by John Gribbin and Mary Gribbin https://bookshop.org/books/a-natural-history-of-the-future-what-the-laws-of-biology-tell-us-about-the-destiny-of-the-human-species/9781541619302 (A Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of Biology Tell Us about the Destiny of the Human Species) by Rob Dunn  https://bookshop.org/books/the-anthropocene-reviewed-essays-on-a-human-centered-planet-9780593412428/9780525556534 (The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet) by John Green https://bookshop.org/books/being-a-human-adventures-in-forty-thousand-years-of-consciousness-9781250855404/9781250783714 (Being a Human: Adventures in Forty Thousand Years of Consciousness) by Charles Foster What to listen to https://open.spotify.com/track/0jNTJSaktLVy8iAi7KY2zB (Too Hot) by Kool & The Gang https://open.spotify.com/track/0nyrltZrQGAJMBZc1bYvuQ (Get Up Offa That Thing) by James Brown https://open.spotify.com/track/2grjqo0Frpf2okIBiifQKs (September) by Earth, Wind & Fire Who to follow Follow David Zilber on https://www.instagram.com/david_zilber/ (IG @david_zilber) You can also find his photography https://www.instagram.com/d_c_j_z/ (here). This conversation was recorded on February 3rd, 2022. Host https://www.instagram.com/dario.studio/ (Dario Calmese)  Producer https://www.instagram.com/carmendharris/ (Carmen D. Harris)   Production Assistant: https://www.instagram.com/holly_woodco/ (Coniqua...

This week on our nationally syndicated radio show, our topic is evolution and the role of delicious flavors. We talk with Dr. Rob Dunn, ecologist and evolutionary biologist, about how the search for food with delicious flavors as well as high nutrient content might have shaped our behavior as we evolved. How Humans Define Delicious […]

Please support this podcast by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, leaving a 5-star review, and sharing with your friends and family!Nature, broadly speaking, is the natural, physical, or material world and the collective phenomena that occur within it. Over the course of human existence, we have accumulated extraordinary knowledge of the natural world. The problem is that rather than utilize that knowledge to further understand and improve our relationship with the natural world, we've taken what we know thus far and used it to try to bend nature to our will.In his new book “A Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of Biology Tell Us about the Destiny of the Human Species”, Dr. Rob Dunn argues that such endeavors will ultimately be fruitless. We are at nature's mercy, not the other way around. Environmental efforts to mitigate climate change are not because we want to save Earth, but to save our species.Today, I'm speaking with Dr. Rob Dunn, a Professor of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University. Rob heads the Public Science Lab at NC State, where he and his colleagues study the ecology, evolution, and biodiversity of humans and food. He is the author of 7 books and countless scientific publications on issues relating to the world around us. Rob's research looks at the seemingly ordinary yet underexplored – things like alcoholic fruit flies, microbes in the home, parasites and nanobacteria, threats to our food supply, the evolution of flavor, and much more!In this episode, we discuss: The Emerging Field of HologenomicsHow Anthropocentrism Affects Our Perception of NatureThe Truth About Our Understanding of Life on EarthThe Impact of Climate Change on HumansHow Global Warming is Changing the BiosphereThe Future of ConservationRob's Books:A Natural History of the World, Delicious, Never Home Alone, The Man Who Touched His Own Heart, The Wild Life of Our Bodies, Never Out of Season, Every Living ThingConnect with Ahmed:Website: https://ahmednayel.com/ Facebook: Ahmed NayelInstagram: @the.ahmed.nayelTwitter: @theahmednayelYouTubeReferences:Available on episode webpageReminder: Listening is great, but don't forget to apply what you learned in your life.Thank you for tuning in!

A leading ecologist argues that if humankind is to survive on a fragile planet, we must understand and obey its iron laws. Over the past century, our species has made unprecedented technological innovations with which we have sought to control nature. From river levees to enormous one-crop fields, we continue to try to reshape nature for our purposes - so much so it seems we may be in danger of destroying it. In A Natural History of the Future, biologist Rob Dunn argues that nothing could be further from the truth: rather than asking whether nature will survive us, better to ask whether we will survive nature. Despite our best - or worst - efforts to control the biological world, life has its own rules, and no amount of human tampering can rewrite them. Elucidating several fundamental laws of ecology, evolution and biogeography, Dunn shows why life cannot be stopped. We sequester our crops on monocultured fields, only to find new life emerging to attack them. We dump toxic waste only to find microbes to colonise it. And even in the London Tube, we have seen a new species of mosquito emerge to take advantage of an apparently inhospitable habitat. Life will not be repressed by our best-laid plans. Instead, Dunn shows us a vision of the biological future and the challenges the next generations could face. A Natural History of the Future sets a new standard for understanding the diversity of life and our future as a species.

Nature, it has been said, invites us to eat by appetite and rewards by flavor. But what exactly are flavors? Why are some so pleasing while others are not? Delicious is a supremely entertaining foray into the heart of such questions. With generous helpings of warmth and wit, Rob Dunn and Monica Sanchez offer bold new perspectives on why food is enjoyable and how the pursuit of delicious flavors has guided the course of human history. They consider the role that flavor may have played in the invention of the first tools, the extinction of giant mammals, the evolution of the world's most delicious and fatty fruits, the creation of beer, and our own sociality. Along the way, you will learn about the taste receptors you didn't even know you had, the best way to ferment a mastodon, the relationship between Paleolithic art and cheese, and much more. Blending irresistible storytelling with the latest science, Delicious: The Evolution of Flavor and How It Made Us Human (Princeton UP, 2021) is a deep history of flavor that will transform the way you think about human evolution and the gustatory pleasures of the foods we eat. Hussein Mohsen is a PhD/MA Candidate in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics/History of Science and Medicine at Yale University. His research interests include machine learning, cancer genomics, and the history of human genetics. For more about his work, visit http://www.husseinmohsen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nature, it has been said, invites us to eat by appetite and rewards by flavor. But what exactly are flavors? Why are some so pleasing while others are not? Delicious is a supremely entertaining foray into the heart of such questions. With generous helpings of warmth and wit, Rob Dunn and Monica Sanchez offer bold new perspectives on why food is enjoyable and how the pursuit of delicious flavors has guided the course of human history. They consider the role that flavor may have played in the invention of the first tools, the extinction of giant mammals, the evolution of the world's most delicious and fatty fruits, the creation of beer, and our own sociality. Along the way, you will learn about the taste receptors you didn't even know you had, the best way to ferment a mastodon, the relationship between Paleolithic art and cheese, and much more. Blending irresistible storytelling with the latest science, Delicious: The Evolution of Flavor and How It Made Us Human (Princeton UP, 2021) is a deep history of flavor that will transform the way you think about human evolution and the gustatory pleasures of the foods we eat. Hussein Mohsen is a PhD/MA Candidate in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics/History of Science and Medicine at Yale University. His research interests include machine learning, cancer genomics, and the history of human genetics. For more about his work, visit http://www.husseinmohsen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traditionally, biologists and ecologists study microbes and hosts separately. And, it's only recently that 'Hologenomics' emerged as a discipline with a holistic perspective. Rob Dunn's work in this field influenced his three best-selling books, Delicious, The Wildlife Of Our Bodies, and Never Home Alone.In this episode, Rob takes us on a scientific taste adventure. In his use of “hologenomics” perspectives, he explains why humans crave flavors that cannot be explained by their nutritional needs, and how they may have been influenced by evolutionary development. Tune in to hear Greg and Rob talk about anthropology, history, and evolutionary biology, including the extinction of megafauna and the influence of plants and animals on the human palate.Episode Quotes:How Hologenomics combines different fields of sciences in its applicationsHistorically people who studied microbes, so things that are invisible without a microscope and people who studied animals, were in different departments. And even if they were studying the same interaction, they would study it from totally different perspectives. And so, if I studied skin microbes, I'd focus on them. And if you studied skin, you would focus on the human. And so, Hologenomics is an approach where you study all of that at the same time. And so, a human and its microbes, a goat and its microbes, a Gobi fish and its microbes. And this is made possible partly because the tools are now the same tools. I can study your genes and your microbes' genes at the same time. And so, it's a field that recognizes the value of whole-ism, but at the same time, reflects changes in how we study things.Thoughts on co-evolutionary process of plants and animalsSo, some species— well, some parts of species like fruits, they have evolved to have chemicals that appeal to the taste and the smell of the specific animals they want to eat them. And then, by the flip side of that is that, many sorts of the leaves of plants, very often, produce chemicals that relate to bad tastes in the animals they don't want to eat them. And so, there's this kind of culinary dance between plants and animals and between lots of organisms. That's super fascinating and hinges on that bite, you know, that we all do that, animals do.Why do you think science hasn't really paid a lot of attention to things like taste?Because we're just still so early in science, but I think the second thing is that often we don't have the right tool yet. I think taste receptors are like that. That, for a long time, it was really hard. Even if you knew what the gene might be for a taste receptor, to then compare that from one species to another, it was expensive. Maybe if you'd looked at sweet taste receptors in humans, you could also look at them in rats, and then your Ph.D. was over. Now, that's cheap and easy. Easy is too strong. It's cheap and feasible. And so that's the other part, is that the technology that you need is sometimes lagging. And I think with tastes, that's been one of the pieces. Now we have genetic technologies that allow us not only this study tastes in humans, But also to compare it.Time Code Guide:00:00:57 What is hologenomics?00:02:13 Hologenomics and ecology as fields that help us understand the world better00:03:47 Rob Dunn's early work as an intern00:07:12 What's so different about the book Delicious and did you take unique approaches to animal behavioral science?00:11:45 Why bacteria in cadavers secrete weird odors00:13:00 How our taste palette's affected by our evolution00:15:00 Stoichiometry, taste palettes and signaling what the body needs00:21:24 Bias on technology and detecting existing conditions only00:23:09 Gap between studying known conditions vs. studying different aspects of biology to add context on these known diseases00:24:25 Will exposing doctors to evolutionary theories or studies create a different framework for looking at the human body?00:26:33 Understanding Covid-19 and why looking at any bacteria, as bad bacteria may not be the best perspective00:31:31 Wildlife of our bodies and fecal transplants00:34:00 Fermented foods and garden of microbes00:35:39 Evolution of fruit trees and the animals that consume them00:37:53 Flavor of plants and animals and how they serve as chemical defense00:39:34 Spices, microbial components, human, and plant evolution00:40:19 Why do humans have to learn how to like certain tastes?00:47:44 How do you fix what's wrong with science and thoughts on rigorous testing00:53:51 Rob Dunn's next bookShow Links:Guest ProfileRob Dunn's Adacemic Profile at NC State UniversityRob Dunn on LinkedInRob Dunn on TwitterHis WorkRob Dunn LabRob Dunn on Google ScholarRob Dunn's Articles on TEDRob Dunn Podcast Episodes on Science FridayA Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of Biology Tell Us about the Destiny of the Human SpeciesDelicious: The Evolution of Flavor and How It Made Us HumanNever Home Alone: From Microbes to Millipedes, Camel Crickets, and Honeybees, the Natural History of Where We LiveThe Man Who Touched His Own Heart: True Tales of Science, Surgery, and MysteryThe Wild Life of Our Bodies: Predators, Parasites, and Partners That Shape Who We Are TodayEvery Living Thing: Man's Obsessive Quest to Catalog Life, from Nanobacteria to New Monkeys

On today's episode, Misty and Jamie sit down with technology and curriculum experts from our partners in Hamilton City Schools and Milford Exempted Village Schools. Joining us today from Milford are: Dr. Rob Dunn, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning & Innovation, Paul Daniels, Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, and Dr. Jill Hollandsworth-Smith, Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction. Our partners from Hamilton are: Tricia Smith, Co-Director of Technology and E-Learning and Dustin Mundey, Co-Director of Technology and Social Media.This conversation covers lessons learned over the past 12-15 months, what we've learned from educators stepping up and demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity. _____Don't forget to subscribe to The Vartek Podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. If you've got feedback or an idea for an episode, send us a note to info@vartek.com. Visit us on social:Twitter - @Vartek /@VartekPodcastLinkedIn - Vartek ServicesYouTube - Vartek Services, Inc.

Nicole and Tori welcome Kathryn, the library's Technical Services Assistant as a guest to talk about creepy-crawlies, honeybees, and more. Squirming and sacrificing bees come along with the territory of bug books, and the ladies talk out their fears of gross spiders and other bugs in the process. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below: The Butterfly House by Katrine Engberg; Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann; Dancing Bees and Other Communicators by Mary Lindeen; 100 Things You Should Know About Insects and Spiders by Steve Parker; You Can Be the Entomologist: Investigating Insects with Dr. Martins by Dino Martins; Bones TV show; The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science by Joyce Sidman; The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King; Charlotte's Web by E.B. White; Never Home Alone: From Microbes to Millipedes, Camel Crickets, and Honeybees, the Natural History of Where We Live by Rob Dunn; Blue Beetle, Vol. 2: Blue Diamond by Tony Bedard, illustrated by Ig Guara; Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man: Ultimate Collection, Book 1 by Michael Brian Bendis, illustrated by Sara Pichelli, Chris Samnee, David Marquez, Justin Ponsor, and Cory Petit; The Little Book of Bees: The Fascinating World of Bees, Hives, Honey, and More by Hilary Kearney, illustrated by Amy Holliday; Bookshop.org; Larue 1680 Teas; Traditional Medicinals Elderflower Spice Tea

Interview with Rob Dunn, CEO, Jeff Moskowitz, VP Israel Branch Managing Director, and Monty Kness, VP of Operations on the latest press release from February 1, 2021. Further color and discussion on the drilling operations, the current section of the well, and the ongoing challenges of the covid-19 pandemic. References the latest Press Release. Website: www.zionoil.com FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT: This podcast contains forward-looking statements. Statements in this communication that are not historical fact, including, but not limited to, statements regarding Zion's operations; Zion's ability to continue as a going concern; operational risks in ongoing exploration efforts; the timing and completion of the processing, interpretation of the results and plans contingent thereon off the 3-D seismic survey; regulatory approvals needed for the rig's operation; the effect, if any, of the coronavirus pandemic on the timing of the operation of the well, and liquidity for shareholders on OTCQX are forward-looking statements as defined in the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that are subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other unpredictable factors, many of which are described in Zion's periodic reports filed with the SEC and are beyond Zion's control. These risks could cause Zion's actual performance to differ materially from the results predicted by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Item 1A in Zion's Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors as may periodically be described in Zion's filings with the SEC. Zion can give no assurance that the expectations reflected in these statements will prove to be correct and assumes no responsibility to update these statements.

Join us as we chat with Dr. Rob Dunn, Professor of Applied Ecology at NC State University and author of five popular science books, including “Every Living Thing” and “The Wild Life of our Bodies.” From bellybutton microbes to fabulous face mites, listen and learn all about the species that are on us, in us and around us. Rob Dunn's bio Rob Dunn is an ecologist and evolutionary biologist who works in the Department of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University and in the Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics at the University of Copenhagen, where he a the professor of human biodiversity. His work considers the biology of daily life, whether that is the species bubbling in sourdough starters, the insects beneath your bed or the mites mating on your head. He has written six books, most recently Never Home Alone, the story of the species that live in our houses and their surprising histories and consequences. His newest book, Delicious (Princeton University Press, spring 2021), written with Monica Sanchez, considers the role of flavor in human evolution and history. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lovenature/message

Interview with Agile Seismic President, Goran Stankovic, and Zion CEO, Robert Dunn. The interview discusses Goran's work with Agile in the past and current climate, further insight into 3-D seismic work and processing, and further understanding of aspects of Agile's work on Zion's Megiddo-Jezreel project in 2019-2020. Hosted by Zion VP of Marketing and Investor Relations, Andrew Summey. Zion Oil & Gas, a public company traded on NASDAQ (ZN), explores for oil and gas onshore in Israel on their 99,000-acre Megiddo-Jezreel license area. Website: www.zionoil.com FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT: This podcast contains forward-looking statements. Statements in this communication that are not historical fact, including statements regarding Zion's planned operations, anticipated attributes of geological strata that may be drilled or tested in the future, import of the rig it purchased into Israel in a timely manner and Zion's ability to successfully raise the funds needed to undertake all of its planned exploration efforts; Zion's ability to continue as a going concern; Zion's ability to have its common stock continue to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market; the timing and completion of the processing, interpretation of the results and plans contingent thereon of the 3 D seismic survey, the timing of the importation onto the well site of the purchased drilling rig, approvals needed for the rig's erection and startup, the effect, if any, of the coronavirus pandemic on the timing of the delivery and start-up of the well, and operational risks in ongoing exploration efforts, are forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that are subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unpredictable factors, many of which are described in Zion's periodic reports filed with the SEC and are beyond Zion's control. These risks could cause Zion's actual performance to differ materially from the results predicted by these forward-looking statements. Zion can give no assurance that the expectations reflected in these statements will prove to be correct and assumes no responsibility to update these statements.