A Spot of Science

1. E1. Sexy Animals and The Science of Attraction

   Jan 29, 2017 · 16m

   What do pale people and peacocks have in common sexually? And, Why do elephants have toe nails? Gus Sorola challenges Chris Demarais and evolutionary biologist Sally Le Page with some of the quirkiest science questions submitted by viewers.

2. E2. Planet of the Apes Isn't Fiction

   Feb 5, 2017 · 15m

   Can animals teach their offspring a language? And what other amazing things are animals picking up from humans? Gus Sorola challenges Chris Demarais and evolutionary biologist Sally Le Page with some of the quirkiest science questions submitted by viewers.

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   E3. Life According To A Fly

   Feb 12, 2017 · 16m

   Do flies see life in slow motion? and, How do animals tell time? Gus Sorola challenges Chris Demarais and evolutionary biologist Sally Le Page with some of the quirkiest science questions submitted by viewers.

4. E4. Why Your Body Jerks When Falling Asleep

   Feb 19, 2017 · 14m

   Why does your body jerk when you're just about to fall asleep? And the beetle that shoots it's enemies with acid from its butt. How does it not blow its own legs off? Gus Sorola challenges Chris Demarais and evolutionary biologist Sally Le Page with some of the quirkiest science questions submitted by viewers.

5. E5. The Second Brain in Your Body

   Feb 26, 2017 · 13m

   The amazing body functions you can control with your mind. And the organ that acts like your second brain. Gus Sorola challenges Chris Demarais and evolutionary biologist Sally Le Page with some of the quirkiest science questions submitted by viewers.

6. E6. Human Mad Cow Disease

   Mar 5, 2017 · 20m

   The wild effects of eating brains, "Why is terminal velocity a thing?" and more. Gus Sorola challenges Chris Demarais and evolutionary biologist Sally Le Page with some of the quirkiest science questions submitted by viewers.

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