A short podcast about everyday risks from germs
DALL·E image text: An older male food microbiology professor in a lab coat stares puzzled at a Boxelder bug on his finger. He wears glasses and has a gray beard. A bottle of maple syrup and a microscope are in the background, adding context to the quirky, scientific setting.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from squishing a bug that smells like maple syrup.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
DALL·E - The image depicts a large maple syrup bottle standing on a kitchen countertop with its top off. The bottle takes up a significant portion of the frame, emphasizing its size. A smooth stream of amber-colored maple syrup is pouring into the bottle from a source outside the top of the frame, creating ripples as it fills the bottle. The background shows a cozy kitchen setting with warm, soft lighting, and subtle details like utensils, though the main focus remains on the bottle and the flowing syrup. The atmosphere feels homely and inviting.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of pouring unused maple syrup back into the container.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of moldy maple syrup that has been boiled to make it safe.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️