Ever wonder how a dolphin sleeps while still swimming? Or how a giraffe sleeps while standing up? Cara Santa Maria, Narrator of Smithsonian Earth's "The Secret World of Animal Sleep" joins Cheddar to explore the wild world of sleeping animals.
Marine mammals only shut down half their brain while sleeping, leaving the other half of their body to stay afloat and be alert for prey. She explains how the higher up on the food chain you are, the more sleep you get. That's why prey species like giraffes can only afford mere minutes of sleep at a time, while lions revel in over 20 hours of luxurious slumber a day.
Arctic ground squirrels survive harsh Canadian winters through skilled hibernation. Entering a state of controlled hypothermia, their body temperatures drop to 27°F – the lowest ever recorded in a mammal.
Will Goodman, managing editor at Rockets are Cool, discusses the upcoming launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, considered by many to be the world's most powerful rocket.
Apple's revenue grew considerably during the most recent quarter but iPhone sales were down. There was good news and bad news in the earnings report for Alphabet, the parent company of Google. And Amazon soared past Wall Street expectations thanks to strong holiday sales. We dive into these earnings reports with Gene Munster, Managing Partner at Loup Ventures. Plus, Cheddar's CEO Jon Steinberg talks to veteran newsman Dan Rather about his new partnership with The Young Turks.
Facebook reveals users are spending less time on the platform. Americans are spending big on their pets this Valentine's Day. Dr. Travis Stork from "The Doctors" stops by to explain how you can eat healthier without breaking the bank. Plus, Family Circle gives advice on how to use tech to promote heart health.
Eating healthy is something most people strive for, but it can be difficult and expensive. Dr. Travis Stork, M.D. of "The Doctors" shares his tips for making healthy eating an easy part of your daily routine.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States, but it's also the most preventable. Family Circle's Lynya Floyd joins Cheddar to mark healthy heart month with some helpful tech hacks.
Hanneke Weitering, staff writer for Space.com, explains what makes the super moon so special. Wednesday's super moon was also an eclipse moon, a blood moon, and a blue moon, the first of its kind in North America since 1866.
Cheddar's CannaBiz explores the business of marijuana. Cheddar Anchors Tim Stenovec and Hope King explore the state of regulation, market opportunity, and businesses capitalizing on this trend.
Amazon is joining forces with Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase to bring their employees better and cheaper healthcare. EasyJet's CEO is giving himself a pay cut to match the salary of his female predecessor. Actor Jeff Hiller joins us to discuss stepping into a critically-acclaimed off-Broadway solo show already in progress. Plus, we talk to Chat Sports about the Cleveland Indians' decision to do away with their controversial logo.
When you wake up Wednesday morning you may catch a rare surprise. The super blue blood moon will be crossing over North America in the early morning hours.
Amazon is joining forces with Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase to bring their employees better and cheaper healthcare. Facebook is changing its News Feed yet again to focus on local news sources. Music legend Linda Perry joins us to discuss her new campaign highlighting independent artists. Plus, we hear from the founder and CEO of Pymetrics, a company that uses artificial intelligence to match people with the right job.
