A Spot of Science - Season 1

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Sexy Animals and The Science of Attraction

1 - Sexy Animals and The Science of Attraction

Air Date: January 29, 2017

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

2 - Planet of the Apes Isn't Fiction

Air Date: February 5, 2017

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

3 - Life According To A Fly

Air Date: February 12, 2017

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

4 - Why Your Body Jerks When Falling Asleep

Air Date: February 19, 2017

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

5 - The Second Brain in Your Body

Air Date: February 26, 2017

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

6 - Human Mad Cow Disease

Air Date: March 5, 2017

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?

7 - Does Shaving Really Make Your Hair Grow Faster?

Air Date: March 12, 2017

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

8 - Spicy Food Euphoria and Animal Accents

Air Date: March 19, 2017

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

9 - Outer Space Does Your Body Bad

Air Date: March 26, 2017

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

10 - Scorpion Killers in the Wild

Air Date: April 2, 2017

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

11 - Crazy Cat Ladies

Air Date: April 9, 2017

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?

12 - Reproductive Systems, Who does it best? Humans or Animals?

Air Date: April 16, 2017

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.