A Spot of Science (Season 1)

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.)

  • Poster for Sexy Animals and The Science of Attraction

    Sexy Animals and The Science of Attraction 0.0

    Air date: 2017-01-29

    Runtime: 16 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Planet of the Apes Isn't Fiction

    Planet of the Apes Isn't Fiction 0.0

    Air date: 2017-02-05

    Runtime: 15 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Life According To A Fly

    Life According To A Fly 0.0

    Air date: 2017-02-12

    Runtime: 16 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Why Your Body Jerks When Falling Asleep

    Why Your Body Jerks When Falling Asleep 0.0

    Air date: 2017-02-19

    Runtime: 14 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for The Second Brain in Your Body

    The Second Brain in Your Body 0.0

    Air date: 2017-02-26

    Runtime: 13 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Human Mad Cow Disease

    Human Mad Cow Disease 0.0

    Air date: 2017-03-05

    Runtime: 20 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Does Shaving Really Make Your Hair Grow Faster?

    Does Shaving Really Make Your Hair Grow Faster? 0.0

    Air date: 2017-03-12

    Runtime: 12 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Spicy Food Euphoria and Animal Accents

    Spicy Food Euphoria and Animal Accents 0.0

    Air date: 2017-03-19

    Runtime: 14 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Outer Space Does Your Body Bad

    Outer Space Does Your Body Bad 0.0

    Air date: 2017-03-26

    Runtime: 12 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Scorpion Killers in the Wild

    Scorpion Killers in the Wild 0.0

    Air date: 2017-04-02

    Runtime: 16 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Crazy Cat Ladies

    Crazy Cat Ladies 0.0

    Air date: 2017-04-09

    Runtime: 13 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Reproductive Systems, Who does it best? Humans or Animals?

    Reproductive Systems, Who does it best? Humans or Animals? 0.0

    Air date: 2017-04-16

    Runtime: 17 min

    Overview: 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.

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