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Hidden Science Stories

Hidden Science Stories

著者： Ryan Pevey and Zach Jobe
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概要

Hidden Science Stories - This is probably important, is a science and comedy podcast where Ryan, a PhD Neuroscientist, and Zach, an Actor Writer and Comedian, get together once a month to talk about a concept in science and how it impacts our everyday life. We focus on the areas of science that most people are unaware of or where public perception runs counter to what the evidence says. Taking an optimistic outlook, we hope to surprise and challenge you with the facts as much as we laugh about the ridiculous, every episode ends on a positive note.

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  • 004 - Cryptozoology vs. Discovery Ecology and eDNA

    004 - Cryptozoology vs. Discovery Ecology and eDNA
    2026/04/18

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    The bigfoot cryptid monster makes for a really fun and enlightening example of how science is not supposed to work, despite what his proponents have to say about him. While cryptid monsters can be fun and whimsical, they and the search for them, a field known as cryptozoology, are also one of the most potent examples of pseudoscience. In this episode Zach and I explore the topic of cryptozoology, why it is a pseudoscience and what legitimate science actually looks like.


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    Created by: Ryan Pevey at evolio.org and Zach Jobe @zhjobe

    Concept: A science and comedy conversation about what philosophical bullshit is and how to detectit.

    Tools: DaVinci Resolve, GIMP

    Intro music by Maksym Malko from Pixabay (pixabay.com/music/upbeat-podcast-interview-music-254186/)

    Podcast streams:

    redcircle.com/shows/04ecc7a3-3383-4ca0-bff3-c55d04100ed5

    podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-science-stories/id1874450380

    open.spotify.com/show/50xaIb6jjmSJv7georpfVt?si=16e6c0e030414593

    music.amazon.com/podcasts/b0415a99-f209-4c66-80c5-d8eb2b490811/hidden-science-stories

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    Citations:

    Bryan C. Sykes, Rhettman A. Mullis, Christophe Hagenmuller, Terry W. Melton, Michel Sartori; Genetic analysis of hair samples attributed to yeti, bigfoot and other anomalous primates. Proc Biol Sci 1 August 2014; 281 (1789): 20140161. doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2014.0161

    Li, X., D. Yang, L. Wang, and J. J. Wiens. 2025. The past and future of known biodiversity: Rates, patterns, and projections of new species over time. Science Advances 11:eadz3071. wienslab.com/Publications_files/Li_et_al._Sci_Adv_2025.pdf

    Smith, J.L.B. (1956), Old Fourlegs: The Story of the Coelacanth, Longmans. openlibrary.org/books/OL6196638M/Old_Fourlegs

    Natural History Museum (London), "Coelacanths: The fish that 'outdid' the Loch Ness Monster" nhm.ac.uk/discover/coelacanths-the-fish-that-outdid-the-loch-ness-monster.html

    Natural History Museum (London) "What is environmental DNA (eDNA)?" nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-is-environmental-dna-edna.html

    Cornell Chronicle, Jan. 2026, "Environmental DNA breakthrough will aid conservation efforts" news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/01/environmental-dna-breakthrough-will-aid-conservation-efforts

    Smithsonian Magazine "The Giant Squid: Dragon of the Deep" smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-giant-squid-dragon-of-the-deep-18784038/

    NPR, 2025, "Using eDNA to track world's biodiversity". npr.org/2025/05/22/g-s1-67081/environmental-dna-edna-air-track-biodiversity

    Hill, Sharon A. Skeptical Inquirer: "Cryptozoology and Pseudoscience". skepticalinquirer.org/newsletter/cryptozoology-and-pseudoscience/


    0:00 Bigfoot

    13:13 A serious science debunking

    15:42 Famous cryptids

    24:27 Legitimate science efforts

    31:00 The coelacanth and lazarus species

    35:43 New species discoveries

    39:48 The Kraken

    45:10 Cyclops

    50:22 Paleomythology of the PNW

    58:04 eDNA

    1:03:59 Point of Optimism
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    1 時間 6 分
  • 003 - Dog Genetics, Domestication and Breeding

    003 - Dog Genetics, Domestication and Breeding
    2026/03/08

    In this episode I explain dog genetics to my friend, comedian Zach Jobe. The story of how dogs became what they are today is a two stage process beginning with the ancient and gradual domestication of dogs from wolves and breeding based of jobs such as herding, hunting or guarding. Then modern dog breeding practices changed the landscape completely and rapidly resulting in some weird genetic quirks that give us the lovable little sweethearts that we know today.

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    Created by: Ryan Pevey at evolio.org and Zach Jobe @zhjobe

    Concept: A science and comedy converstion about dementia and how it impacts people and society, as well as bold predictions of event that may or may not happen this year, based on scientific skepticism.

    Tools: DaVinci Resolve, GIMP

    Intro music by Maksym Malko from Pixabay (pixabay.com/music/upbeat-podcast-interview-music-254186/)

    Podcast streams:

    redcircle.com/shows/04ecc7a3-3383-4ca0-bff3-c55d04100ed5

    podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-science-stories/id1874450380

    open.spotify.com/show/50xaIb6jjmSJv7georpfVt?si=16e6c0e030414593

    music.amazon.com/podcasts/b0415a99-f209-4c66-80c5-d8eb2b490811/hidden-science-stories

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    Citations:

    vonHoldt et al. (2010) , "Genome-wide SNP and haplotype analyses reveal a rich history underlying dog domestication." Nature 464:898–902. DOI: 10.1038/nature08837.

    Bergström et al. (2022) , "Grey wolf genomic history reveals a dual ancestry of dogs." Nature 606:313–320. DOI: 10.1038/s41586-022-04824-9.

    Savolainen et al. (2002) , "Genetic evidence for an East Asian origin of domestic dogs." Science 298:1610–1613.

    Thalmann et al. (2013) , "Complete mitochondrial genomes of ancient canids suggest a European origin of domestic dogs." Science 342:871–874.

    Parker et al. (2004) , "Genetic structure of the purebred domestic dog." Science 304:1160–1164.

    Parker et al. (2017) , "Genomic analyses reveal the influence of geographic origin, migration, and hybridization on modern dog breed development." Cell Reports 19:697–708. DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2017.03.079.



    0:00 An ancient friend

    4:47 A tale in two parts

    14:00 The modern dog breeding era

    21:31 Genetic bottlenecks and founder effects

    27:48 An ideal genetic model

    38:02 Ethics of animal research

    46:23 Dog genetic testing

    55:26 Addendums and errata

    57:36 Donut labs prediction update

    1:03:41 Outro
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    1 時間 7 分
  • 002 – Dementia and 2026 Annual Predictions

    002 – Dementia and 2026 Annual Predictions
    2026/02/15

    In this episode I explain dementia to my friend, comedian Zach Jobe. Starting with a personal story about my grandmother, we explore what dementia actually is, the different types of dementia, and how they present for patients and caregivers. We cover the latest research and why recognizing cognitive decline matters more than ever. Following that we make predictions for 2026, using only our scientific knowledge and critical thinking skills.

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    Created by: Ryan Pevey at evolio.org and Zach Jobe @zhjobe

    Concept: A science and comedy converstion about dementia and how it impacts people and society, as well as bold predictions of event that may or may not happen this year, based on scientific skepticism.

    Tools: DaVinci Resolve, GIMP

    Music by Maksym Malko from Pixabay (pixabay.com/music/upbeat-podcast-interview-music-254186/)

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    0:00 Let me tell you about my grandmother

    3:15 The different types of dementia

    22:23 A surprising connection to dementia

    27:06 Annual predictions 2026

    27:55 Prediction 2: DJT has end-stage dementia

    36:01 Prediction 2: the AI bubble will burst

    38:22 Prediction 3: DONUT labs will be revealed a fraud

    57:27 Moonshot prediction: Betelgeuse will go Supernova

    63:41 Outro
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    1 時間 6 分
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