A Spot of Science

17min

Comedy

Talk

Viewers ask their craziest science questions, then it’s up to Gus Sorola and Chris Demarais to match wits with evolutionary biologist Sally Le Page in search of an answer. No science theory is too dumb, but someone on this panel probably is. (It's Chris.)

Episodes

Cast

Sexy Animals and The Science of Attraction

1. Sexy Animals and The Science of Attraction

16min

29th Jan 2017

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.

Planet of the Apes Isn't Fiction

2. Planet of the Apes Isn't Fiction

15min

5th Feb 2017

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.

Life According To A Fly

3. Life According To A Fly

16min

12th Feb 2017

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.

Why Your Body Jerks When Falling Asleep

4. Why Your Body Jerks When Falling Asleep

14min

19th Feb 2017

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.

The Second Brain in Your Body

5. The Second Brain in Your Body

13min

26th Feb 2017

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.

Human Mad Cow Disease

6. Human Mad Cow Disease

20min

5th Mar 2017

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.

Does Shaving Really Make Your Hair Grow Faster?

7. Does Shaving Really Make Your Hair Grow Faster?

12min

12th Mar 2017

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.

Spicy Food Euphoria and Animal Accents

8. Spicy Food Euphoria and Animal Accents

14min

19th Mar 2017

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.

Outer Space Does Your Body Bad

9. Outer Space Does Your Body Bad

12min

26th Mar 2017

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.

Scorpion Killers in the Wild

10. Scorpion Killers in the Wild

16min

2nd Apr 2017

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.

Crazy Cat Ladies

11. Crazy Cat Ladies

13min

9th Apr 2017

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.

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

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

17min

16th Apr 2017

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.

First air date

29th Jan 2017

Last air date

16th Apr 2017

Status

Ended

Type

Talk Show

Original language

en

Networks