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With its trillions of connections, the human brain is more beautiful and complex than anything we could ever build, but it’s far from perfect: our memory is unreliable; we can’t multiply large sums in our heads; advertising manipulates our judgment; we tend to distrust people who are different from us; supernatural beliefs and superstitions are hard to shake; we prefer instant gratification to long-term gain; and what we presume to be rational decisions are often anything but.

Insects are dying off at an apocalyptic rate, or are they? Now there's a way to find out. In this limited series, we go to a remote island rainforest to listen to sound-based research that could reveal the truth about global insect death.

L'humanité détient une arme secrète : son cerveau. Longtemps notre meilleur allié, notre cerveau risque aujourd'hui de causer notre perte. Car il existe un défaut de conception, un véritable bug, au cœur de cet organe extraordinaire : les neurones en charge d'assurer notre survie ne sont jamais rassasiés et réclament toujours plus de nourriture, de sexe et de pouvoir. Comment se fait-il que, ayant conscience de ce danger, nous ne parvenions pas à réagir ? Peut-on résoudre ce bug et redevenir maîtres de notre destin ?

Perfect for fans of horror and science alike, Rise of the Zombie Bugs offers a chilling yet enlightening look at the hidden world of parasites. It's a must-listen for anyone curious about the true terrors lurking in nature's undergrowth and the unnerving beauty of evolution's darker side.

From parasitic puppet-masters to glow-in-the-dark assassins, Bugged Out dives deep into the strange, surprising, and downright unbelievable world of insects. Hosted by Harvard graduate Peter Monroe, this podcast brings you 100 incredible stories—one bug at a time.Each episode uncovers a bizarre insect with jaw-dropping abilities, freaky behavior, or mind-blowing biology. You'll meet zombie-making wasps, beetles that explode on command, and bugs that shape ecosystems—and even human history. Whether you're a curious science nerd, nature lover, or just fascinated by the weirdness of the world...

The Bug Whisperer is a four episode crime podcast produced in Italian based on real life cases of murder mystery. Follow Dr Paola Magni, an Italian forensic entomologist as she dissects crime using insects as her guide. - The Bug Whisperer è un podcast in quattro episodi in italiano, ispirato da altrettanti casi di cronaca nera realmente accaduti. Seguite le storie di Paola Magni, un'entomologa forense che si serve degli insetti per fare luce sui misteri.

Do you love entomology! Come join Mike as he interviews fellow bug enthusiasts and explores the fascinating world of bugs!

Learn about insects that occur in urban backyards and gardens of Texas; whether they be pests, beneficials, or really fascinating! This podcast is presented by Molly Keck and Wizzie Brown via the Department of Entomology with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Bugs by the Yard image produced by Natalie Cervantes. Intro and outro music produced by Owen DesBles.

A podcast about all things insects, arachnids, arthropods, creepies, and crawlies.

In this darkly comical look at the sinister side of our relationship with the natural world, Stewart has tracked down over one hundred of our worst entomological foes - creatures that infest, infect, and generally wreak havoc on human affairs. From the world's most painful hornet, to the flies that transmit deadly diseases, to millipedes that stop traffic, to the Japanese beetles munching on your roses, Wicked Bugs delves into the extraordinary powers of many-legged creatures

A collection of little tales told by Norfolk's Bug Man, Dr Ian Bedford about the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful bugs of Britain, providing information on the amazing world of bugs and their vital roles in sustaining ecosystems and their biodiversity in our countryside and gardens. If you have a topic you would like us to cover in future episodes or if you have any general questions please contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedfordThanks for listening!

Master Beekeeper Frank Mortimer invites listeners on an eye-opening journey into the secret world of bees and the singular world of his fellow beekeepers. With a swarm of offbeat characters and fascinating facts (did that bee just waggle or festoon?), Frank the Bee Man delivers an informative, funny, and galvanizing book about the symbiotic relationship between flower and bee, and bee and the beekeepers who are determined to protect the existence of one of the most beguiling and invaluable creatures on earth.

I’m Umberto Diecinove, I am a documentary photographer and a filmmaker. And – for a while now – I’ve been investigating the potential role of insects in the solution of some of the global challenges we’re currently facing.To do this, I’ve been traveling around the world, taking photographs and talking to world experts, visionary entrepreneurs, activists and people working in the field.Welcome to Get the Bug Podcast, where you can listen to the conversations I recorded during my journey.Farming insects could reduce the agriculture need for land and overfishing in the oceans, but ...

The field of entomology is incredibly vast, with professionals focusing on viruses vectored by the deadliest animal (mosquitoes), academics studying the mechanisms of freeze tolerance, government researchers tackling insects that could pose biosecurity threats, and forensic entomologists arriving at the crime scene. In this series, learn a bit more about who these entomologists are, what inspired them to get into the field, and discuss some of their most recent research.

On each episode of Bugs Need Heroes, an ecologist and an illustrator team-up to create a new insect-inspired super hero. The finished characters are posted to our social media pages and at BugsNeedHeroes.com Email us questions about bugs at BugsNeedHeroes@gmail.com Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman. Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman. Edited by Derek Conrad. Character artwork by Amanda Niday. ”Ladybug Castle” by Rolemusic is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Do you like bugs? Do you maybe not like bugs but want to learn to love them? Then this informational podcast is for you! Every week, bug enthusiast Savana and her partner Matt discuss the intricacies of a new insect or arachnid. Join them for a playful look into the lives of creepy crawlies everywhere.

Just a father and son who are passionate about wildlife, photography and the environment. Grab a coffee and join us as we chat about threatened species and habitats, interesting news stories and the incredible work being done around the world that gives us hope. Oh, and we'll probably have a good natter about our photographic escapades from time to time too.

An interactive children's and family podcast that features science, original music, imagination, creativity, and some good humor sprinkled in!

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of invertebrates and discover how to help these extraordinary animals. The Xerces Society is a nationwide non-profit organization that works to conserve invertebrates and their habitats. For more information go to xerces.org.

Join Clarisse and Zofia, two certified bug enthusiasts, on their exploration of the sudden rise in popularity of insects and other arthropods in popular culture . Along the way, learn answers to some of life's biggest questions, including, but not limited to:Why does Gen Z like Franz Kafka's roach so much? How many beetles does it take to eat a dead kitten? Do stick insects have maternal instincts? And why do so many people like bugs, and just who are these freaks!?