Episode Mentions
Just the Zoo of Us · Feb 12, 2026
323: Banana Slug
“Adopted banana slug as official NCAA mascot in 1986 following student vote, employs researcher Janet Leonard studying slug biology”
Non-Newtonian fluid dynamics and mucus structureBiomimetic surgical adhesives and medical applicationsSlug reproduction and hermaphroditic mating behaviors
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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Nov 8, 2025
The Skeptics Guide #1061 - Nov 8 2025
“Developed A-heel AI-powered smart bandage for chronic wound healing with machine learning-driven closed-loop drug and electrical delivery”
Coronary Calcium ScanningCardiac Risk AssessmentStatin Therapy Decision-Making
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Science Vs · May 29, 2025
Dire Wolves! They're Back?
“Beth Shapiro previously conducted de-extinction research here before joining Colossal as a leading scientist”
De-extinction technology and genetic engineeringDire wolf resurrection and genetic modificationColossal startup business model and funding
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