Season 5 Episode 38: Kingfisher Diving, Babies, and John Kuntz on Sharks Through Space and Time

Ever pondered how kingfishers dive into water at lightning speed, yet emerge unscathed? Prepare to have your curiosity satiated as evolutionary biologists Shannon Hackett and Chad Ellison draw back the curtain on this avian marvel, revealing a genomic analysis that identifies over 90 altered genes. Brace yourself as we unearth the secret behind the tau protein, and its potential implications in preventing human concussions and brain injuries. Imagine an infant's reaction to a dog's sound - cute, right? We thought so too, and so did the researchers behind an endearing study that we will be exploring. In addition, we're thrilled to have shark biologist John Kuntz with us, who will take us on a mind-bending trip through space and time with sharks. So, buckle up and join us on this thrilling ride brimming with nature's wonders and the science that helps us understand it all. Tune in to our Science Podcast and let's dive into this fascinating world together!John's Twitter Link:https://twitter.com/Shark_eye_sciJohn's Website:https://jonathonkuntz.github.io/Bunsen and Beaker Links:30% off the first month at Zencastr - use the code in the show!https://zen.ai/3LXIX2UYb1RLXwtWHHjryXAutdr3HS5EpVHMW80BOKgSave 10% at Bark and Beyond with the coupon code BUNSEN!The 2024 Bunsen and Beaker Calendar is ready to order!The Ginger Stuffie is on presale so check the link here!Join The Paw Pack to Support The Show!https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-communityOur Website!The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTok:Bunsen and Beaker on FacebookSupport the Show.For Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd