12 July 2023 – Episode 934 – Follow the Science Threads!

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This Week: Martian Minerals, Bird Nests, Deformation Dangers, Megalodon Menu, Same-Sex Relationships in the Wild, Spider Mites Undressed, Snake Friends, Silent Sound, Sugar Control Sleep, Information Trade, And Many More Science Threads!

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Some Science Threads!

Martian Minerals
What does the discovery of organic molecules mean?

Birds use anti-bird materials to make nests
So take that?

Deformation Dangers
What happens when the ground doesn’t hold things up anymore?

Megalodon Menu
What was Megalodon’s diet really like?

For the millionth time, same-sex interactions are natural
When can we stop talking about this?

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Blair’s Animal Corner

Spider mites undress females to access mating quicker
And by undress, I mean rip their exoskeleton off!

Snake buddies provide moral support!
So remember that next time you see a lonely danger noodle!

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Some Quick Science Threads with Kiki!

Silent Sound
Our brain perceives silence. It’s not nothing.

Sugar Control Sleep
Does sleep help manage blood sugar?

Information Trade
Does sleep help manage blood sugar?

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Take a blast into the past…

What were we discussing at this time last year? This time last year We discussed JWST, Gamer brains, Bee Waggle Dances, The anti-science brain, Sarlacc, Ancient Europeans, Foxes, Lice, Dinosaurs, Webbs, And Much More Science!

This week 10 years ago TWIS we discussed Linear Higgs, 4 Quark Mystery, Blitzars and Blue Planets, Human Language Is Old, Sharks Are Awesome, Cat Poop, Dark Matter Ponderings, Battling The Bugs, Life In Vostok, Moth Sex, Sphinxes, And Much More! Take a blast into the past with TWIS!

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