Something You Should Know

Eat Almost Anything & Still Be Healthy & The Amazing World of Rats- SYSK Choice

July 25, 2026·49 min·6-min readconversationalscience
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This episode of Something You Should Know explores the science behind why mosquitoes prefer certain people, unpacks the psychology and biology of food preferences with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, and dives into the surprising world of rats with journalist Joe Shute, revealing their adaptabili

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Dr. Sarah Ballantyne

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Dr. Sarah BallantyneJoe ShuteJohn B. Calhoun

Books

NutriVoreby Dr. Sarah BallantyneStowawayby Joe Shute

Research & Papers

Project Armageddon

Topics

BiologyEcologyMental HealthNutritionScientific MethodSelf Improvement

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