Brain Teasing Fast File - Being Taller

In this episode Benny and Mal think how great it would be if humans were invincible to pain. But pain can help warn us of damage to our bodies so might we end up with more injuries?Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform ... Show More

In this episode Benny and Mal think about all the ways life would be easier if we had super speedy legs – no need for cars! But what if the technology went wrong?Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this episode Benny and Mal think about why knowing more about our DNA might be a good thing. Knowing which health issues we might suffer from would mean we could be prepared. But what if we learned we would face many horrible diseases – do we really want to know what the futur ... Show More

<p>Why are men taller than women? Are taller men more attractive? Do tall people make more money? Join Caroline and Cristen as they tackle some of the recurring questions surrounding height, gender and society.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www. ... Show More

<p>Experts are divided on whether modern lifestyle factors, like social media use and smaller family units, are leading to greater lonliness. Either way: What can we do about it? We explore in this episode of BrainStuff.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="ht ... Show More

<p>Among the questions answered in this episode: Is it better to be taller or shorter? Do animals grow the same way that humans do? What superpowers does your brain have before it’s done growing?</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for ... Show More

Health is a vital sign. It is an important thing we monitor at well visits, which is why routine check-ups are important. But when is growth a concern? Tune in to hear me talk with Dr. Sarah Hart-Unger, a Pediatric Endocrinologist, about height and kids. We discuss:  How perc ... Show More

Trees come in all shapes and sizes. Some are tiny, like the dwarf willow that’s less than an inch tall – half the size of a paperclip!  Others are massive, like the redwoods in California, which can grow hundreds of feet tall. But what factors go into making a tall tree so tall? ... Show More

How tall is the world’s tallest mountain? The answer is surprisingly tricky, which means that Everest’s official height is constantly changing. In fact, depending on the type of measurement scientists use, Everest may not be the tallest mountain in the world. Learn more about you ... Show More

This week, we put your questions to our expert panel of scientists - What's the tallest possible building? Do female animals flirt? And what can we do if an asteroid ends up heading for earth? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists 

<p>Most people feel it is okay to come up short on the little things in life as long as the finish the bigger things. In this episode we talk about the importance of giving a little bit extra and shooting for more than you planned, even on the little things in life. Because if yo ... Show More