Best Bamboo History Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 74 | The history of soy sauce | 酱油的历史 17:08

2h ago17:08

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All of us know about soy sauce and most of us have tasted it before. We know that it is used for cooking, used as a dipping sauce, and used as a condiment in general to give food a bit of extra flavour. But do any of you know about the origins of soy sauce? Well, tune in to find out! This episode will be… soy good. ********** Please SUBSCRIBE to my…

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Hair Loss Treatment, Aphantasia, Ultrasound Coffee 12:03

2h ago12:03

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Today, you’ll learn about a groundbreaking new treatment for hair loss caused by autoimmune skin disease, a condition that affects the imagination, and the gadget that will put a cold brew coffee in your cup in minutes instead of hours. Hair Loss Treatment “New treatment could reverse hair loss caused by an autoimmune skin disease.” by Anne Trafton…

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Asthma & ADHD, Whale Codas, Hidden Lithium 12:37

42m ago12:37

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Today, you’ll learn about the possible link between asthma, ADHD, and income in children, how whale communication is much more complex than we thought, and the secret lithium hidden away for millions of years under Pennsylvania. Asthma & ADHD “ADHD, asthma, and economic hardship: New research suggests a causal pathway.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024. “Ass…

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Brainstem Dial, Centipedes & Kidneys, AI Ghosts 11:41

21m ago11:41

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Today, you’ll learn about an accidental discovery of a dial in the brainstem that controls the body’s inflammation level, how centipedes might offer a treatment for kidney disease, and the problem with bringing back our deceased loved ones using AI. Brainstem Dial “Found: the dial in the brain that controls the immune system.” by Giorgia Guglielmi.…

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"This Is Not The End": Nina Sossamon-Pogue's Path from Olympic Aspirations to Emmy-Winning Transformation 1:15:28

6h ago1:15:28

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Send us a Text Message. Can resilience be learned, and how do we redefine ourselves after life's most challenging setbacks? Tune in to find out as we sit down with the incredible Nina Sossaman Pogue, whose journey from elite athlete to Emmy Award-winning journalist and high-tech executive offers invaluable lessons on overcoming adversity. From the …

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Sleeping Brain, Bamboo Glass, Leprosy & Squirrels 11:31

2h ago11:31

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Today, you’ll learn about how sleep isn’t the brain detoxifier we thought it was, a new glass made out of bamboo, and the connection between leprosy and red squirrels in medieval England. Sleeping Brain “Sleep does not help brain wash out toxins, study suggests.” by Hannah Devlin. 2024. “The sleep-deprived human brain.” by Adam J. Krause, et al. 20…

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Fiction Readers, Bird Flu Transmission, Beluga Heads 11:12

12m ago11:12

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Today, you’ll learn about how reading fiction could make you smarter, the first ever likely transmission of bird flu from a cow to a human, and how a beluga whale communicates with its squishy head. Fiction Readers “People who read a lot of fiction tend to have better cognitive skills, study finds.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024. “Cognitive effects and co…

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Tobacco Treatment, Clean Touchscreen, Parrot Stepdads 12:14

13m ago12:14

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Today, you’ll learn about a new and stimulating method that could potentially help smokers kick the habit, an innovative copper coating that kills bacteria on touchscreens, and the little birds that sometimes make for great stepdads. Tobacco Treatment “Can brain stimulation help people kick their tobacco addiction?” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024. “Why Won…

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Shark Oil, Eco-Friendly Lubricant, Historic Land Management 12:05

4d ago12:05

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Today, you’ll learn about the demand for a compound called squalene that is decimating deepwater shark populations, an amazing effort to create an eco-friendly lubricant using green chemistry, and the surprising connection between shepherds, women, and wildfires. Shark Oil “Deepwater Sharks Are Threatened by Demand for Liver Oil.” by David Shiffman…

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Ghost Shark, Grief Treatment, Blood Vessel Coordination 11:13

2d ago11:13

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Today, you’ll learn about a newly discovered deep sea ghost shark, the best way to treat prolonged grief disorder, and how the blood vessels in our brain coordinate to improve brain functioning. Ghost Shark “‘Ghost shark’ with enormous head and giant iridescent eyes discovered off Thailand.” by Elise Poore. 2024. “Chimaera.” Shark Trust. 2020. “Chi…

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Ep. 73 | The Vietnamese Joan of Arc: Lady Trieu | Bà Triệu/婆趙 16:49

3d ago16:49

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If you inspire your people to fight for freedom and independence, then it no one cares if you have murdered your sister-in-law. That’s what happened to Lady Trieu, an ancient Vietnamese heroine who fought the Chinese in the 3rd Century CE. We are back with a Vietnamese history special! Tune in to learn some history and to make fun of my bad Vietnam…

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Thresher Shark, Laron Syndrome, Sad Music 12:07

19d ago12:07

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Today, you’ll learn about the incredible dynamics that make the thresher shark so good at threshing, how people with a rare growth disorder might actually have an advantage that leads to longer lifespans, and why people listen to sad music. Thresher Shark Fear the Tails, Not the Jaws, of These ‘Weirdo’ Sharks.” by Kate Golembiewski. 2024. “Vertebra…

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From Scalpel to Storyteller: Dr. David Weill's Journey of Medical Mastery and Life Balance 51:14

5d ago51:14

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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a top lung transplant surgeon steps away from the operating room to embrace a world of writing and consulting? Join us on the Bamboo Lab Podcast as Dr. David Weill, former director of Stanford's Center for Advanced Lung Disease, shares his extraordinary journey from growing up in New Orleans with medical pr…

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Newborn Great White, Long-Term Flu Shot, Consciousness Map 12:00

8d ago12:00

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Today, you’ll learn about the possible holy grail of great white shark sightings, a new flu vaccine that could knock out every strain and last a long time, and a map of human consciousness. Newborn Great White “Great white sighting may reveal ‘holy grail’ of shark science.” by Katie Hunt. 2024. “Novel aerial observations of a possible newborn white…

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Hammerhead Embryos, Free Throw Touch, Kinky Alloy 11:30

9d ago11:30

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Today, you’ll learn about the rare study of a hammerhead shark embryo, how touching your teammate might help them make free throws, and a super alloy that doesn’t break - it kinks. Hammerhead Embryos “Secrets of Hammerhead Sharks Revealed in ‘Very Rare’ Images.” by Robyn White. 2024. “Bonnethead shark.” David A. Ebert, et al. 2021. “Are Hammerhead …

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Giant Shark, Barred Owl Cull, Misophonia Stress 12:28

10d ago12:28

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Today, you’ll learn about a massive prehistoric shark, the controversial plan to kill millions of barred owls, and how a condition called misophonia could be linked to stress and trauma. Giant Shark “Ancient, 30-foot relative of great white shark unearthed in Mexico quarry.” by Melissa Hobson. 2024. “Exceptionally preserved shark fossils from Mexic…

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Robotic Nerve Cuffs, Orangutan Medicine, Ritual Nostalgia 12:04

15d ago12:04

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Today, you’ll learn about tiny robotic nerve cuffs, an orangutan that treated its own wound with medicine, and how nostalgia encourages us to take part in rituals. Robotic Nerve Cuffs “Robotic nerve ‘cuffs’ could help treat a range of neurological conditions.” University of Cambridge. 2024. “Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).” Cleveland Clinic. 2022.…

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Universal Donors, Exercise & Time, Eggshell Plastic 11:02

1M ago11:02

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Today, you’ll learn about a new way to turn certain blood types into universal blood types that could save countless lives, how exercise makes time slow down, and the new plastic made of eggshells that could clean up our water and stop plastic pollution. Universal Donors “Bacterial enzyme strips away blood types to create universal donor blood.” by…

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Ep. 72 | The First Opium War (Part 2) | 第一次鸦片战争(下) 21:50

27d ago21:50

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Last episode, we talked about the events leading up to the First Opium War (1839-1842). This week, we will talk about how the actual conflict unfolded and how the British completely dominated China in the war. What happened? Tune in to find out!. ********** Please SUBSCRIBE to my podcast, FOLLOW my Instagram and VISIT my website! Details all below,…

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Microgravity Effects, Octocoral, Menstrual Sync 11:22

17d ago11:22

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Today, you’ll learn about how microgravity affects sleep and physiological rhythms, the half a billion year old bioluminescent octocoral, and the truth about women’s synchronized menstrual cycles. Microgravity Effects “Simulated microgravity affects sleep and physiological rhythms.” EurekAlert! 2024. “Effect of 60 days of head down tilt bed rest on…

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"One Breath at a Time": Mary Connaughty-Sullivan's Journey Through Grief, Resilience, and Miracles 1:02:50

19d ago1:02:50

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how to find light in the darkest of times? Join us as Mary Connaughty-Sullivan returns to share the poignant and heart-wrenching story of losing her son, Aaron, on Memorial Day, March 31, 2010. Through Mary's moving account, we explore themes of grief, resilience, and hope, offering a powerful reminder…

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Venus Environment, Forest Stewardship, Auto-Brewery Syndrome 11:29

1M ago11:29

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Today, you’ll learn about the life-crushing conditions on Venus that could actually tell us about life elsewhere in the universe, how indigenous cultural fire burning could help us create healthier forests, and the people who brew beer in their stomachs. Venus Environment “To find life in the universe, look to deadly Venus.” EurekAlert! 2024. “Davi…

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Thistle Extract, Artificial Cells, Autism Language 10:59

1M ago10:59

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Today, you’ll learn about the amazing regenerative effects of thistle extract on damaged nerves, the first synthetic, lab-made cells, and new insights into the development of language in people with autism. Thistle Extract “Thistle extract accelerates nerve regeneration by up to 29%.” by Paul McClure. 2024. “Nerves.” Byju’s. N.d. “Cnicin promotes f…

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Clean Water Walking, Metafluid, Underwater Bees 10:42

28d ago10:42

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Today, you’ll learn about a new way to purify water simply by walking, robots controlled by liquid and rubber balls, and an accident that led to a wild discovery about bumblebees. Clean Water Walking “Walking-induced electrostatic charges enable in situ electroporated disinfection in portable water bottles.” by Young-Jun Kim, et al. 2024. “Freshwat…

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"Let Go of The Vine!": Jeff Casey's Blueprint for Success 58:07

1M ago58:07

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for an exclusive conversation with Jeff Casey, the President of CG Financial Services, as he opens up about his professional journey and personal life. From his Michigan beginnings to steering a company that manages over $3.1 billion in assets, Jeff shares the delicate balance between his career milestones and family…

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Dragon History, Gold Atom Layer, Low Pressure Diamonds 11:55

2M ago11:55

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Today, you’ll learn about the history of dragons, a lab-made gold that’s only a single atom thick, and a new low pressure way to make diamonds. Dragon History “Dragons: A brief history of the mythical, fire-breathing beasts.” by Callum McKelvie & Benjamin Radford. 2022. “A Natural History of Dragons.” by Livia Gershon. 2022. “Job 41.” Bible Study T…

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CO2 Into Electricity, Shapeshifting Cancer, Zebrafish 11:23

1M ago11:23

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Today, you’ll learn about a new tech that could turn all that nasty CO2 into electricity, the genes that allow cancer cells to metastasize, and the incredible, healing hearts of zebrafish. CO2 Into Electricity “Electricity generation from carbon dioxide adsorption by spatially nanoconfined ion separation.” by Zhuyuan Wang, et al. 2024. “Novel Nanog…

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Ep. 71 | The First Opium War (Part 1) | 第一次鸦片战争 (上) 19:05

1M ago19:05

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Hi everyone, Bamboo History is back with another banger! Today we will be talking about the causes of the First Opium War (1839 – 1842) which triggered the Qing Dynasty’s long decline and ushered in China’s modern era. Tune in to see how it all unfolded! ********** Please SUBSCRIBE to my podcast, FOLLOW my Instagram and VISIT my website! Details al…

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Left Hand Gene, Heat Wave Trees, Europa 12:34

1M ago12:34

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Today, you’ll learn about the genes that could make you left-handed, how trees are able to cope with heat waves, and what could possibly lie beneath the ice of Jupiter’s moon, Europa. Left Hand Gene “Gene involved in cell shape offers clues on left-handedness.” by Will Dunham. 2024. “Half a century of handedness research: Myths, truths; fictions, f…

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