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
Apr 23
Nature's Most Wanted: Wild, but not free
A lost monkey in an Ikea carpark is an illegally traded pet, so does he have a legal owner?When it comes to animal ownership, courts turn to Roman-era laws to try and figure out if an animal is tame or wild.It may work sometimes, but leaves out the modern idea of the animal's bes ... 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
<p><a href="https://fun-fables.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tap here to listen ad-free</a> (free trial, cancel any time)</p><br><p>Rudolph the red nose reindeer had a very shiny nose and if you ever saw it you would even say it glows... Like a lightbu ... Show More
<p><a href="https://fun-fables.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tap here to listen ad-free</a> (free trial, cancel any time)</p><br><p>Rudolph the red nose reindeer had a very shiny nose and if you ever saw it you would even say it glows... Like a lightbu ... Show More
