Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer is a Christmas classic... but how much do we really know about reindeer?
In the last instalment of "Hollywood lied to us" for 2024, Ann Jones fact-checks the festive fairytale for biological accuracy.
What would it take for a reindeer to fly? What are their noses really like? Would a glowing nose even make a decent fog light ... Show More
Jan 30
Creepy crawlies across continents: why Tanya Latty loves bugs
Every superhero has their origin story, and a superhero of science is no different…From watching slater bugs and catching non-venomous snakes in her garden just outside Toronto in Canada, to harnessing lizards with palm fronds in the Caribbean, Tanya Latty was always going to stu ... Show More
25m 46s
Dec 2024
The Top Dino Discoveries Of 2024 | Can Spiking Eggnog Kill Bacteria From Raw Eggs?
<p>To wrap up 2024, science writer Riley Black shares her favorite paleontology discoveries of the year. And, if treated properly, even old-fashioned eggnog made with cream and raw eggs can be a safe holiday beverage.</p><h2>The Most Exciting Dino Discoveries Of 2024</h2><p>Decem ... Show More
18m 59s
Dec 2024
Christmas Trees Beneath the Sea
In today’s special holiday episode, Rob and Joe once more turn their minds to Christmas trees – but not the ones you’ll find in living rooms and department stores. No, for these Christmas trees, they’ll be considering natural organisms in the watery depths of Earths’ oceans…See o ... Show More
43m 23s
May 2023
Star Trek Science, Listening to Pando. May 12, 2023, Part 2
<p>Star Trek’s Science Advisor Reveals The Real Astrophysics On Screen</p>
<p>Few pop culture properties have lasted quite as long as Star Trek. A dozen Star Trek television shows have aired over the last sixty years—not to mention countless movies, novels, and comic books.</p>
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47m 17s
Jan 2024
The Science of the South Pole
We’re on board the RSS Sir David Attenborough for the vessel’s first big science season in the Antarctic, since it launched in 2020. It’s crewed by scientists involved in Project Biopole, a 5-year mission attempting to better understand carbon cycle at the poles. Nadine Johnston, ... Show More
28m 12s