We welcome Dr. Brice Gaudilliere and Gabi Fragiadakis who give us a closer look at their study on the length of recovery after surgery and whether or not a patient's immune system can be a clear indication of how long it takes the patient to make a full r

We may think that Coca-Cola Zero, Diet Pepsi, and Sprite Zero lessen our intake of both sugar and calories, but in actuality that is not the case. Join us as we uncover the truth about artificial sweeteners and how these seemingly healthier sodas may be

As outrageous as it may sound, chimps go to war. Some might be motivated to war over resources, habitats, or purely out of aggression. But what truly spurs their warlike nature? We investigate this on a deeper level and draw connections to how these te

What do plankton and science have in common? We welcome biologist Dr. Meike Wittmann who introduces us to her fascinating work studying the Allee effect, or the rapid decline in a species' population which can lead to even smaller populations or in extre

Is there a solution to dwarfism? We study the causes of particular types of dwarfism such as chondroplasia and the effects of such mutations on the body.

What happens when a whale dies? We dive deep into the sea to uncover the aftermath of a whale's death and how this occurrence positively affects the growth of the deep sea community.

We all know solar flares as bursts of light coming from the sun, but what causes and goes on behind this magical occurrence?

The 2nd law of thermodynamics, entropy, a demon and a buffalo: how are all of these terms related? We further explore an experiment conducted at Aalto University in Finland which used quantum mechanics to study a system tying these ideas together.

We welcome Dr. Kat Arney, a producer for The Naked Genetics podcast, who explores her interest in science communication and education. She sheds insight on her prior experiences in the lab and offers advice to those who want to share their discoveries an

More caffeine anyone? Researchers at the University of Buffalo have sequenced the genome of a coffee plant with hopes of eventually creating "supercoffee" plants. We further investigate the growth of the coffee plant and the effects of caffeine on our b