A Spot of Science
A Spot of Science
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A Spot of Science

6.0 / 10
2017
1 season
12 episodes
ComedyTalk

Viewers ask their craziest science questions, then it’s up to Gus Sorola and Chris Demarais to match wits with evolutionary biologist Sally Le Page in search of an answer. No science theory is too dumb, but someone on this panel probably is. (It's Chris.)

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  • Ep 1

    1.Sexy Animals and The Science of Attraction

    29-01-201716m

    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 s...

  • Ep 2

    2.Planet of the Apes Isn't Fiction

    05-02-201715m

    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 Sall...

  • Life According To A Fly

    3.Life According To A Fly

    12-02-201716m

    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 qu...

  • Ep 4

    4.Why Your Body Jerks When Falling Asleep

    19-02-201714m

    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 ch...

  • Ep 5

    5.The Second Brain in Your Body

    26-02-201713m

    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...

  • Ep 6

    6.Human Mad Cow Disease

    05-03-201720m

    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 quir...

  • Ep 7

    7.Does Shaving Really Make Your Hair Grow Faster?

    12-03-201712m

    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 wit...

  • Ep 8

    8.Spicy Food Euphoria and Animal Accents

    19-03-201714m

    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 quirki...

  • Ep 9

    9.Outer Space Does Your Body Bad

    26-03-201712m

    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 Pag...

  • Ep 10

    10.Scorpion Killers in the Wild

    02-04-201716m

    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 w...

  • Ep 11

    11.Crazy Cat Ladies

    09-04-201713m

    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 qu...

  • Ep 12

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

    16-04-201717m

    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...

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