LifeScience

LifeScience Podcast

Life Science is a podcast for people who love asking, "I wonder why..." Each episode, we'll tackle a fascinating question about science, history, psychology, nature, pop culture, or everyday life—separating fact from fiction through trusted research and lively conversation. You'll leave every episode having learned something new, seeing the world a little differently, and possibly with a few more questions of your own. If you're endlessly curious and enjoy learning and having the best water cooler conversation starters, Life Science is for you. Join the chat on Facebook, Instagram, or email at email.lifesciencepodcast@gmail.com Stay curious!

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    Let Us Introduce Ourselves—and Jimothy

    Let's keep the conversation going! Facebook @lifesciencepodcast Instagram @lifescience_podcast Bluesky @lifesciencepodcast Email us: email.lifesciencepodcast@gmail.com Episode 1 References Short Spine Syndrome Westworth, D. R., & Sturges, B. K. (2010). Congenital spinal malformations in small animals. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 40(5), 951-981. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2010.05.009 🔗 PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20732600/⁠ Urban Raccoon Ecology Prange, S., Gehrt, S. D., & Wiggers, E. P. (2004). Influences of anthropogenic resources on raccoon (Procyon lotor) movements and spatial distribution. Journal of Mammalogy, 85(3), 483-490. 🔗 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1644/BWG-109 (This DOI takes listeners directly to the paper.) Why Things Go Viral Berger, J., & Milkman, K. L. (2012). What makes online content viral? Journal of Marketing Research, 49(2), 192-205. 🔗 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1509/jmr.10.0353 Why False News Travels Faster Vosoughi, S., Roy, D., & Aral, S. (2018). The spread of true and false news online. Science, 359(6380), 1146-1151. 🔗 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aap9559 Why Humans Think Things Are Cute Glocker, M. L., Langleben, D. D., Ruparel, K., Loughead, J. W., Gur, R. C., & Sachser, N. (2009). Baby schema in infant faces induces cuteness perception and motivation for caretaking in adults. Ethology, 115(3), 257-263. 🔗 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0310.2008.01603.x Jimothy News Story The Washington Post. (2026, July 25). How did Jimothy the raccoon survive? Thanks to his mom, most likely. 🔗 Washington Post article⁠

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Life Science is a podcast for people who love asking, "I wonder why..." Each episode, we'll tackle a fascinating question about science, history, psychology, nature, pop culture, or everyday life—separating fact from fiction through trusted research and lively conversation. You'll leave every episode having learned something new, seeing the world a little differently, and possibly with a few more questions of your own. If you're endlessly curious and enjoy learning and having the best water cooler conversation starters, Life Science is for you. Join the chat on Facebook, Instagram, or email at email.lifesciencepodcast@gmail.com Stay curious!