Episode 132 – Under Pressure
00:00:00 – A new study sheds light on the effects of social hierarchies in monkeys, which may then help us understand why those of lower social status are less healthy than their well-to-do peers. Finally, monkeys helping the poor instead of just messing stuff up. 00:11:39 – Drinks, they’re what monkeys wish they had to [...]
Episode 131 – Sex Kidneys and Other Distinctions
00:00:00 – What’s the point of being smart if you don’t get to argue about the little things? The Paleopals start the show by breaking down some of the pedantic scientific distinctions brought up on io9. 00:27:09 – While there may be no real distinction between left and right, we know for sure that at [...]
Episode 130 – Old Lander On The Moon
00:00:00 – The LRO, everyone’s favorite lunar orbiter, has taken some photos of Space Race era Soviet landers which has finally answered pressing questions such as: did the lander fall over? and, why was this rock so weird? 17:24 – It’s easier to drink on Earth than on the moon, especially carbonated beverages such as [...]
Episode 129 – Amateur Hour
00:00:00 – Amateur astronomers have been pouring over a cloud on Mars. What could it be? No one is quite sure, but no matter what it’s a game-changer for the red planet. 00:16:55 – Mars may be dry but the Paleopals are not. Charlie has an IPA that would be good if not for a [...]
Episode 128 – Mile High Club
00:00:00 – Male fruit flies hit the bottle harder after rejection from females. There’s brain chemistry involved which might actually help humans suffering from depression and PTSD. A study of drunk flies that could help humans? Potentially the perfect win-win science study. 00:16:26 – In the wake of St. Patrick’s Day, what are the Paleopals [...]
