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Join NPR science reporter Nell Boyce as she dives into the intriguing world of zoo feeding practices, spotlighting the unique carcass feeding program at Toledo Zoo for carnivores. She reveals how this method aims to mimic natural behaviors and educate the public about food chains. The episode also explores the ethics of feeding methods, contrasting responses from visitors, and the fascinating impact on both animal behavior and brain development in enriched environments. Boyce's insights offer a fresh perspective on our evolving relationship with captive wildlife.

In this fascinating conversation, Robert Krulwich, a veteran science correspondent, explores physics and time's nature. Oliver Sacks shares intriguing cases of patients with altered perceptions of time, revealing how it can feel both slow and fast. Jay Griffiths reflects on how cultural practices shape our understanding of time and its political implications. Together, they delve into everything from Beethoven's music stretched over hours to the transition from task-based timings to the standardized concept we know today.

Birds do it, bees do it...yet science still can't answer the basic question: why do we sleep? Hi Radiolab listeners, we want to hear from you! Take this podcast survey and let us know how you feel about the show. It only takes about 20 minutes and your feedback will help us make our podcast better! There are no wrong answers, we want your honest takes. You can help out by taking the survey here (www.radiolab.org/survey).

With new research demonstrating the startling power of the placebo effect, this hour of Radiolab examines the chemical consequences of belief and imagination. Hi Radiolab listeners, we want to hear from you! Take this podcast survey and let us know how you feel about the show. It only takes about 20 minutes and your feedback will help us make our podcast better! There are no wrong answers, we want your honest takes. You can help out by taking the survey here (www.radiolab.org/survey).

The "mind" and "self" were formerly the domain of philosophers and priests. But in this hour of Radiolab, neurologists lead the charge on profound questions like "How does the brain make me?" Hi Radiolab listeners, we want to hear from you! Take this podcast survey and let us know how you feel about the show. It only takes about 20 minutes and your feedback will help us make our podcast better! There are no wrong answers, we want your honest takes. You can help out by taking the survey here (www.radiolab.org/survey).

Robert Sapolsky, neuroscientist and author known for studying stress and primate behavior, breaks down our stress system. He explains how hormones reroute energy and alter perception. He contrasts life-saving acute responses with chronic stress harms. He explores social bonds, Type A hostility, and surprising animal experiments that reveal what buffers or worsens stress.

Explore the emotional and psychological impacts of travel in this captivating discussion. Discover how visiting new places can reshape personal perspectives and foster connections across cultures. Engaging anecdotes illustrate the transformative experiences that come from exploring the world. Innovative sound design melds information with music, creating a unique auditory journey.

OK. Maybe you're in your desk chair. You're in your office. You're in New York, or Detroit, or Timbuktu. You're on planet Earth. But where are you, really? This hour, Radiolab tries to find out. Hi Radiolab listeners, we want to hear from you! Take this podcast survey and let us know how you feel about the show. It only takes about 20 minutes and your feedback will help us make our podcast better! There are no wrong answers, we want your honest takes. You can help out by taking the survey here (www.radiolab.org/survey).