Biology — research notes and discussionshttps://podcompanions.com/topics/biology/feed.xml2026-10-23T00:00:00ZPodCompanionsurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-this-past-weekend-josh-brolin-690-discussion-moment-1Von compares himself with rats, citing swimming endurance, sensitive whiskers and an inability to vomit; the conversation turns to emotional sensitivity.Von compares himself with rats, citing swimming endurance, sensitive whiskers and an inability to vomit; the conversation turns to emotional sensitivity.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-shark-encountersEdgley recalls diving with sharks, while the speakers discuss shark behaviour and watch encounters involving different species.Edgley recalls diving with sharks, while the speakers discuss shark behaviour and watch encounters involving different species.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-shark-attraction-speculationRogan discusses a fatal shark attack and an unconfirmed explanation involving discarded animal carcasses.Rogan discusses a fatal shark attack and an unconfirmed explanation involving discarded animal carcasses.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-ocean-conservationEdgley describes his swims as a way to promote ocean conservation, while Rogan argues that fishing pressure is being overlooked.Edgley describes his swims as a way to promote ocean conservation, while Rogan argues that fishing pressure is being overlooked.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2568-ross-edgley-discussion-herding-and-animal-healthEdgley recalls reindeer-herding practices in Siberia; Rogan questions neutering and discusses animal illness through personal anecdotes.Edgley recalls reindeer-herding practices in Siberia; Rogan questions neutering and discusses animal illness through personal anecdotes.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/jre/2215-graham-hancock/#t-shattering-reversalResearch note: A trait can return without reversing every step of domesticationA trait can return without reversing every step of domestication2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/this-past-weekend/josh-brolin-690/#t-whalefall-book-and-oceanResearch note: Whalefall: a family story and a deep-sea termWhalefall: a family story and a deep-sea term2026-10-20T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/this-past-weekend/josh-brolin-690/#t-recovery-and-supportResearch note: Recovery has more than one routeRecovery has more than one route2026-10-20T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/this-past-weekend/josh-brolin-690/#t-moment-1Research note: What the rat experiment actually foundWhat the rat experiment actually found2026-10-20T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/jre/2568-ross-edgley/#t-cold-water-hazardsResearch note: Cold shock and hypothermia are different hazardsCold shock and hypothermia are different hazards2026-10-20T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/jre/2563-dan-richards/#t-gli3-variant-resultsResearch note: A GLI3 variant changed mouse skeletons, but not their digitsA GLI3 variant changed mouse skeletons, but not their digits2026-10-20T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00Z