A Spot of Science - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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