The Farm Effect; The Stinky Way Life Evolved; Paying Students to Sleep Works

For science news, professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ brings the following stories: Scientists isolate bacteria behind the immune system farm effect showing how they protect against asthma and allergies⁠; Babies get sick less often in families with dogs thanks to bacteria and fungi that they bring home⁠; How an ancient poop explosion could have helped complex life evolve⁠; Ant colonies pulse like a physical system and we're beginning to understand what triggers them⁠; First-of-its-kind study shows just one extra hour of sleep a night raised college students' grades⁠; and Study finds GLP-1 drugs may have a hidden effect on your eyes⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices