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Spit-Take! The Science Of Saliva And Those Bitter Bites (encore)
Episode 325
Having trouble breaking through the bitter bites of nature's leafiest greens and cocoa beans? Well before you do that spit-take, you may want to chew on this nature's candy just a little longer! New …
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
Are You Smarter Than A Toilet? (encore)
Episode 324
Are you tired of the same old toilet? Mindy is! And thanks to a team of engineers at Stanford University, a newer, smarter, toilet is on the horizon! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and Dennis at the Bathroom S…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago
What's Slower Than Slow? (encore)
Episode 323
Sloths, snails and salamanders, when it comes to slow animals there's a bunch of different animals to choose from. But there's one animal that stands out above all the rest when it comes to being ver…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
Ah, BATS! (encore)
Episode 322
What in the world does Guy Raz's new micro house have in common with a tree hollow for vampire bats? And how in the world can humans learn about sharing from these blood slurping, flying mammals? And…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
Nice-Off! Cats Vs Dogs (encore)
Episode 321
It's a rivalry that goes back as far as time itself; Cats vs Dogs! For the past 10,000 years dogs have held the title of 'Man's Best Friend', but scientifically speaking, are dogs any more friendlier…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
Laughter In A Can: How Our Brains Interpret Funny Business (encore)
Episode 320
What in the wow is "canned laughter" and how in the world does it work? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the funny business of our brains on canned laughs! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why,…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
Listen To Your Mummy! (encore)
Episode 319
A voice is calling from beyond the grave! Scientists from England have used computer modeling, a couple of CAT scans and a 3D printer to recreate the voice of a 3000 year old mummified priest! Join M…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
The Buzz on Bee Barf! (encore)
Episode 318
Once upon a time, scientists believed that bees chose plants with the sweetest nectar. But new research shows that there's actually more to the story. Join Mindy and Guy Raz for an epic tale of one G…
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago
Underwater Nit-Pickin': Cleaner Shrimp And Why Big Fish Won't Eat Them (Encore)
Episode 317
Mindy is feeling the entrepreneurial spirit as she opens up a "Nit-Pickin'" stand to pluck the lice from her neighbors' heads. When Guy Raz asks her about her business model for this new enterprise, …
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago
A Scientific Songtacular (Encore)
Episode 316
From pop to hip-hop and from disco to techno, humans love music! Monkey's on the other hand ... well that's a completely different question! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they experiment with their new i…
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago