A snake. A shark. They got pregnant with no male involved. In fact, scientists are finding more and more species that can reproduce on their own. What’s going on?
Note: We mention that a stingray named Charlotte might be pregnant via parthenogenesis. It has since been announced that she was not pregnant, but ill.
For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtransc ... Show More
Oct 12
What’s cooler than being cool?
The future of quantum computing depends on getting way colder than ice cold — down to some of the coldest temperatures in the universe. The quest to build these super refrigerators takes us to nuclear bomb stockpiles, the moon, and … Party City? Guest: Zack Savitsky, science jour ... Show More
28m 34s
Sep 2023
Embryo Model, Sweat, Whale Vocal Fry. September 8, 2023, Part 1
<h2>Scientists Develop Human Embryo Model Without Sperm Or Eggs</h2><p>This week, research published in the journal <i>Nature</i> detailed a model of a <a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/human-embryo-without-sperm-or-egg/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campai ... Show More
47m 7s
Dec 2024
The Science of Baby Making
Brian Cox and Robin Ince investigate the science of baby making - don’t worry, all theory, no practice! They are joined by Professor Joyce Harper, Dr Ben Steventon and comedian Sara Pascoe to discuss how just two cells can turn into trillions, or in other words, how an embryo can ... Show More
42 m
<p>For years we've barely even talked about the human clitoris let alone the fact that snakes have TWO. </p><p>This program has adult themes.</p><p>Featuring:</p><p>Belinda Smith, ABC Science Online Reporter. </p><p>Lucy Cooke, Author and Film maker.</p><p>Megan Folwell, Universi ... Show More
