Best Infected Mushroom Podcasts (2024)

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Sleep problems linked to large rise in stroke risk, Why chocolate feels so good, Avocado toast with smoked salmon

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This week the hosts examine new research that links sleep problems to a large rise in stroke risk, and they discuss why eating chocolate feels so good. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for Avocado toast with smoked salmon.

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Single dose of LSD provides immediate and lasting relief from anxiety, Women need less exercise than men for same cardiovascular benefits, Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

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This week Zorba and Karl look at research showing a single dose of LSD provides immediate and lasting relief from anxiety, and they discuss why women need less exercise than men for same cardiovascular benefits. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts.By Wisconsin Public Radio

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Evidence links ultra-processed food to over 30 damaging health outcomes, Taking 9000 steps daily may counteract the risk of death and cardiovascular disease, Roasted Olives with Orange and Rosemary 53:00

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This week Zorba and Karl look at research linking ultra-processed food to over 30 damaging health outcomes, and they discuss a study that shows taking 9000 to 10000 steps daily may counteract the risk of death and cardiovascular disease in highly sedentary people. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Roasted Olives with Orange and […]…

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Mediterranean and MIND diets linked to fewer Alzheimer’s signs in brain, Frequent socializing linked to longer lifespan of older people, Egg Salad Tartine

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This week Zorba and Karl examine a study that suggests the Mediterranean and MIND diets are linked to fewer Alzheimer’s signs, and they discuss how socializing is linked to a longer lifespan for older people. Plus, they put together a tasty recipe for Egg salad tartine.By Wisconsin Public Radio

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Exercising and strength training can ease depression, 100% fruit juice associated with weight gain, Spinach and Chickpea Stew 53:00

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This week Zorba and Karl look at research showing walking, jogging, yoga, and strength training ease depression, and they discuss a study that shows 100% fruit juice associated with weight gain in children and adults. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Spinach and chickpea stew.

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High drug prices are not justified by industry’s research and development spending, Covid vaccination in pregnancy protects infants, Coconut Noodle Soup

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This week the hosts examine research that shows high drug prices are not justified by industry’s research and development spending, and they discuss research showing COVID-19 vaccinations in pregnancy protects infants. Plus, they speak with guest author Maya Kaimal about her recipe for Coconut Noodle Soup.…

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Plant-based or vegetarian diet linked to lower odds of COVID-19, Acupuncture may curb heightened risk of stroke, Mushroom and Tofu Stir Fry 53:00

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This week Zorba and Karl look at research showing eating a predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19, and they discuss a study that shows acupuncture may curb heightened risk of stroke associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Mushroom and tofu stir-fry.…

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Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults, Most antidepressants ineffective for common pain conditions, Spicy Turkey Meatballs

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This week the hosts examine research that a healthy lifestyle is linked to slower memory decline in older adults, and they discuss a study showing most antidepressants are ineffective for common pain conditions. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Spicy turkey meatballs.

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How much caffeine is too much? Air pollution from fossil fuels accounts for over 5 million extra deaths a year, Tangy Apple Potato Salad 53:00

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This week Zorba and Karl look at research discussing how much caffeine we should be consuming, and they discuss a study that shows air pollution from fossil fuel use accounts for over 5 million extra deaths a year. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for an Tangy apple potato salad.

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Most long COVID effects resolve within a year after mild infection, Deep meditation may alter gut microbes for better health, Broccoli rice casserole

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This week the hosts discuss how most long COVID-19 effects resolve within a year after mild infection, and they examine why deep meditation may alter gut microbes for better health. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for a Broccoli rice casserole.By Wisconsin Public Radio

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Are life-saving medicines hiding in the world's coldest places? | Normand Voyer 11:56

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Could the next wonder drug be somewhere in Canada's snowy north? Take a trip to this beautiful, frigid landscape as chemist Normand Voyer explores the mysterious molecular treasures found in plants thriving in the cold. These scarcely investigated organisms could hold immense medical promise, he says – so long as we work quickly enough to discover …

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What to do when there's a polar bear in your backyard | Alysa McCall 10:33

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As Arctic ice melts, polar bears are being forced on land -- and they're hungry. With the apex predators frequently turning to human junkyards for a snack, northern towns have had to get creative in order to keep both their people and wildlife safe. Biologist and conservationist Alysa McCall shares lessons from the field on how to safely navigate c…

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The fantastically weird world of photosynthetic sea slugs | Michael Middlebrooks 12:41

1y ago12:41

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Meet the fantastically colorful and astonishingly adaptable sea slugs that found a way to photosynthesize (or create energy from sunlight) like plants. Diving deep into these often overlooked creatures, invertebrate zoologist Michael Middlebrooks introduces the solar-powered slugs that lost their shells -- but gained the ability to directly harness…

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Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look | Anil Ananthaswamy 12:28

1y ago12:28

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Our memories and bodies give us clues about who we are, but what happens when this guidance shifts? In this mind-bending talk, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy shares how the experiences of "altered selves" -- resulting from schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, foreign limb syndrome or other conditions -- shed light on the constructed nature of identity. He…

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Can we feed ourselves without devouring the planet? | George Monbiot 15:38

1y ago15:38

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Farming is the worst thing humanity has ever done to the planet, says journalist George Monbiot. What's more: the global food system could be heading toward collapse. Detailing the technological solutions we need to radically reshape food production -- from lab-grown, protein-rich foods to crops that don't require plowing -- Monbiot shares a future…

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How to harness the ancient partnership between forests and fungi | Colin Averill 11:59

1+ y ago11:59

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If we want to better understand the environment and combat climate change, we need to look deep underground, where diverse microscopic fungal networks mingle with tree roots to form symbiotic partnerships, says microbiologist Colin Averill. As we learn more about which of these fungi are most beneficial to forest health, we can reintroduce them int…

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The wheat field that could change the world | Guntur V. Subbarao 10:48

1+ y ago10:48

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Crop physiologist Guntur V. Subbarao and his team have developed an antibiotic-infused strain of wheat that naturally combats harmful, fertilizer-eating bacteria -- a "monster" contributor to climate change. Learn more about how this breakthrough could once again revolutionize agriculture, increasing crop yields and protecting our planet at the sam…

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A virus-resistant organism -- and what it could mean for the future | Jason W. Chin 11:03

1+ y ago11:03

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What if we could use the power of DNA to create a sustainable, circular economy? In a talk about breakthrough science, synthetic biologist Jason W. Chin describes his team's work rewriting the genetic blueprint of cells to create a virus-resistant organism -- the largest synthetic genome ever made and a first step towards reimagining what life can …

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How green hydrogen could end the fossil fuel era | Vaitea Cowan 9:11

1+ y ago9:11

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As climate change accelerates, finding clean alternatives to fossil fuels is more urgent than ever. Social entrepreneur Vaitea Cowan believes green hydrogen is the answer. Watch as she shares her team's work mass producing electrolyzers -- devices that separate water into its molecular components: hydrogen and oxygen -- and shows how they could hel…

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A giant Jurassic sea dragon, unearthed | Dean R. Lomax 14:56

1+ y ago14:56

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Among the dinosaurs, giant sea dragons roamed the ancient ocean. Millions of years later, paleontologist Dean R. Lomax and his team freed the remains of one of these colossal creatures from the Earth. Settle in to learn about the once-in-a-lifetime discovery of the 10-meter-long Rutland ichthyosaur: the largest and most complete ichthyosaur ever un…

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How we're reverse engineering the human brain in the lab | Sergiu P. Pasca 12:32

1+ y ago12:32

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Neuroscientist Sergiu P. Pasca has made it his life's work to understand how the human brain builds itself -- and what makes it susceptible to disease. In a mind-blowing talk laden with breakthrough science, he shows how his team figured out how to grow "organoids" and what they call brain "assembloids" -- self-organizing clumps of neural tissue de…

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The future of fashion -- made from mushrooms | Dan Widmaier 10:47

1+ y ago10:47

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Your closet is likely full of all kinds of materials -- leather, cotton, nylon and polyester, to name a few -- that contribute to fashion's sustainability crisis. Biomaterials investigator Dan Widmaier explains how we could look to nature for sustainable replacements for these much-used materials and introduces a leather alternative made from mushr…

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The search for the invisible matter that shapes the universe | Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 14:52

1+ y ago14:52

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The universe that we know, with its luminous stars and orbiting planets, is largely made up of elements we can't actually see -- like dark energy and dark matter -- and therefore don't fully understand. Theoretical physicist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein takes us inside the search for this cosmos-shaping invisible matter and explains how, with the help …

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The brain science (and benefits) of ASMR | Craig Richard 11:44

2y ago11:44

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A curious, quiet revolution of sound has taken over the internet. Physiologist Craig Richard explains the soothing brain science of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), tracking its rise in popularity and why this fascinating phenomenon is so relaxing to millions of people around the world.By Craig Richard

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Humanity's search for cosmic truth and poetic beauty | Maria Popova 7:15

2y ago7:15

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Linking together the histories of Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Edwin Hubble and Tracy K. Smith, poet and thinker Maria Popova crafts an astonishing story of how humanity came to see the edge of the observable universe. (Followed by an animated excerpt of "My God, It's Full of Stars," by Tracy K. Smith)By Maria Popova

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How mRNA medicine will change the world | Melissa J. Moore 18:00

2y ago18:00

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The secret behind medicine that uses messenger RNA (or mRNA) is that it "teaches" our bodies how to fight diseases on our own, leading to groundbreaking treatments for COVID-19 and, potentially one day, cancer, the flu and other ailments that have haunted humanity for millennia. RNA researcher Melissa J. Moore -- Moderna's chief scientific officer …

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We can make COVID-19 the last pandemic | Bill Gates 14:46

2y ago14:46

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Building a pandemic-free future won't be easy, but Bill Gates believes that we have the tools and strategies to make it possible -- now we just have to fund them. In this forward-looking talk, he proposes a multi-specialty Global Epidemic Response and Mobilization (GERM) team that would detect potential outbreaks and stop them from becoming pandemi…

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5 promising factors propelling climate action | Gabriel Kra 11:26

2y ago11:26

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Given the scale of the challenge, the conversation around climate change is often tinged with doom and gloom. But climate tech investor Gabriel Kra thinks we need to reframe the crisis as a source of tremendous opportunity. He offers five big reasons to be optimistic about climate -- starting with the fact that many of the world's best minds are fo…

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The deep sea's medicinal secrets | Sam Afoullouss 13:10

2y ago13:10

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Under the sea, untold wonders await in the form of untapped medicinal potential. Chemist Sam Afoullouss dives into the science behind natural remedies, explaining why the ocean's great (and still largely unexplored) biodiversity is ideal for deriving and inspiring future treatments -- if we protect its waters and the marine life within them.…

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What seaweed and cow burps have to do with climate change | Ermias Kebreab 9:01

2y ago9:01

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Scientists have long known that cows are a huge source of the greenhouse gas methane, contributing up to four percent of emissions globally. But could there be a way to make cattle less -- ahem -- gassy? Animal scientist Ermias Kebreab talks through an ingenious solution to reduce methane-rich cow burps by feeding cattle something growing below the…

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