← A Spot of Science

Season 1

12 episodes · 2017

  1. 1Sexy Animals and The Science of Attraction

    29 Jan 2017 · 16 min

    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.

  2. 2Planet of the Apes Isn't Fiction

    05 Feb 2017 · 15 min

    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.

  3. 3Life According To A Fly

    12 Feb 2017 · 16 min

    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.

  4. 4Why Your Body Jerks When Falling Asleep

    19 Feb 2017 · 14 min

    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.

  5. 5The Second Brain in Your Body

    26 Feb 2017 · 13 min

    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.

  6. 6Human Mad Cow Disease

    05 Mar 2017 · 20 min

    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.

  7. 7Does Shaving Really Make Your Hair Grow Faster?

    12 Mar 2017 · 12 min

    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.

  8. 8Spicy Food Euphoria and Animal Accents

    19 Mar 2017 · 14 min

    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.

  9. 9Outer Space Does Your Body Bad

    26 Mar 2017 · 12 min

    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.

  10. 10Scorpion Killers in the Wild

    02 Apr 2017 · 16 min

    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.

  11. 11Crazy Cat Ladies

    09 Apr 2017 · 13 min

    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.

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

    16 Apr 2017 · 17 min

    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.