A Spot of Science - Season 1

A Spot of Science - Season 1

Season 1

Network
Episodes12
DatesJan 28, 2017 - Apr 15, 2017

Episodes

Sexy Animals and the Science of Attraction
Season 1Episode 115 min

Sexy Animals and the Science of Attraction

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.

Jan 28, 2017
Planet of the Apes Isn't Fiction
Season 1Episode 215 min

Planet of the Apes Isn't Fiction

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.

Feb 4, 2017
Life According to a Fly
Season 1Episode 315 min

Life According to a Fly

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.

Feb 11, 2017
Why Your Body Jerks When Falling Asleep
Season 1Episode 415 min

Why Your Body Jerks When Falling Asleep

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.

Feb 17, 2017
The Second Brain in Your Body
Season 1Episode 515 min

The Second Brain in Your Body

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.

Feb 24, 2017
Human Mad Cow Disease
Season 1Episode 615 min

Human Mad Cow Disease

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.

Mar 3, 2017
Does Shaving Really Make Your Hair Grow Faster?
Season 1Episode 715 min

Does Shaving Really Make Your Hair Grow Faster?

Why is hair darker after you shave it? Can you train grass? And, How do dogs choose where to poop? Gus Sorola challenges Chris Demarais and evolutionary biologist Sally Le Page with some of the quirkiest science questions submitted by viewers.

Mar 10, 2017
Spicy Food Euphoria and Animal Accents
Season 1Episode 815 min

Spicy Food Euphoria and Animal Accents

People have accents, do animals? And, why do we enjoy the pain of spicy foods? Gus Sorola challenges Chris Demarais and evolutionary biologist Sally Le Page with some of the quirkiest science questions submitted by viewers.

Mar 18, 2017
Outer Space Does Your Body Bad
Season 1Episode 915 min

Outer Space Does Your Body Bad

How do birds sit on live wires and not get electrocuted? And, the damage outer space does to your body. Gus Sorola challenges Chris Demarais and evolutionary biologist Sally Le Page with some of the quirkiest science questions submitted by viewers.

Mar 25, 2017
Scorpion Killers in the Wild
Season 1Episode 1015 min

Scorpion Killers in the Wild

How meerkats teach their young to be scorpion killers. And, can you really catch a cold in the rain? Gus Sorola challenges Chris Demarais and evolutionary biologist Sally Le Page with some of the quirkiest science questions submitted by viewers.

Apr 1, 2017
Crazy Cat Ladies
Season 1Episode 1115 min

Crazy Cat Ladies

Do cats love humans? And, parasites that affect animal behavior. Gus Sorola challenges Chris Demarais and evolutionary biologist Sally Le Page with some of the quirkiest science questions submitted by viewers.

Apr 7, 2017
Reproductive Systems, Who Does It Best? Humans or Animals?
Season 1Episode 1215 min

Reproductive Systems, Who Does It Best? Humans or Animals?

Any advantages to having a period vs what other Animals do? And, are there any animals that can resist tooth decay? Gus Sorola challenges Chris Demarais and evolutionary biologist Sally Le Page with some of the quirkiest science questions submitted by viewers.

Apr 15, 2017

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