Enough, with the Science!

Is there anybody out there? It's one of those fundamental questions that has kept astronomers up at night. Well now, thanks to their trojan efforts, we know for sure that something's out there. Join us this week to hear the amazing story of how we found out that there are at least 6,000 planets in our galaxy, and probably millions. What's more, at least one of them's gotta have free beer!

We're back for season 3 with a new BATch of episodes! Yes this week we are unleashing our most groan-worthy puns in a quest to discover the amazing biology of bats. The live far longer than you might expect, hardly ever get sick, and are the only mammals with true powered flight. Join us to learn all about the princes of darkness.

It's time for your two intrepid hosts to get to the bottom of the incredible ecosystem that's, er, near your bottom. In this episode you'll find out all about your 'gut microbiome' and it's amazing diversity. The microbes in the gut outnumber your own cells, and in some ways your body is just a transit system to help them get around in the world.

We bet you never knew that your brain is plastic. But yes, it really is! Plastic in the old sense of the word, meaning that it's endlessly adaptable. Join us this week in our attempts to bend our understanding around the topic of neuroplasticity. It's a subject that we guarantee will fire your neurons.

 

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They have eight legs, nine brains and hundreds of tongues. And yet, somebody somewhere managed to put one inside a jam jar. But not for long! Yes it's time for our fascinating dive into the wonderful world of the octopus, the smarty-pants of the oceans.

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