Ig Nobels 2017: Crocodile Slots, Twins & Old Ears

Ig Nobels 2017: Crocodile Slots, Twins & Old Ears

Each year, the Ig Nobel prizes celebrate the most absurd and humorous efforts in legitimate scientific research – and 2017’s winners do not disappoint. Join Robert, Joe and Christian as they discuss all 10 studies in a special three-part Stuff to Blow Your Mind feature. In part 2, you’ll gamble with crocodiles, stare at your twin’s reflection and measure some old man ears.

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Gluttony Revisited

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Into the Mouth of Thanksgiving

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Skeptics and Sasquatches

Skeptics and Sasquatches

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Before Science

Before Science

Before Science: When did the word "scientist" enter our vocabulary? How did science take off as the driving force of modern culture and what of the natural philosophers of old? Listen in to this episo...

19 Marras 201318min

The Dexter of Parasites

The Dexter of Parasites

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The Science of Cute

The Science of Cute

Why do kitten faces and cartoon cuties hold such power over us? Why does the sight of a puppy tug our heart strings? Find out in this Stuff to Blow Your Mind journey into the science of cute. Learn m...

12 Marras 201332min

Autotomy: Nature's Dismemberment Plan

Autotomy: Nature's Dismemberment Plan

Autotomy: Nature's Dismemberment Plan: When threatened, some species of lizards simply jettison their own twitching tails form their bodies. It's grisly but effective. In this episode of Stuff to Blow...

7 Marras 201333min

Into the Hologenome

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Into the Hologenome... How can the bacterial fauna thriving inside our bodies influence evolution? Find out in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

5 Marras 201328min

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