Red Heads: Are We Freaks Of Nature

On today's episode, we get into why we kiss, do other species kiss, the history of kissing and how to be a better kisser! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Peptides are having a moment! We discuss why they are everywhere online, and are they simply an influencer scam or legit science? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Drs Adam Rutherford and Hannah Fry are on hand to solve everyday mysteries sent in by listeners. For the last few weeks they've been collecting cases to investigate using the power of science - from why people shout on their mobile phones to what causes traffic jams. In the first ...  Show more

It’s fairly strange that humans, unlike many other mammals, don’t have hair all over. Our lack of body hair and wide geographic distribution led to the variation of sun-protective melanin in our skin. For the hair that remains, why did some groups develop curls while others did n ...  Show more

It’s fairly strange that humans, unlike many other mammals, don’t have hair all over. Our lack of body hair and wide geographic distribution led to the variation of sun-protective melanin in our skin. For the hair that remains, why did some groups develop curls while others did n ...  Show more

A tick bite can trigger a rare allergy to red meat and animal products, forcing major lifestyle changes. Scientist Lee Haines joins host Rachel Feltman to break down what causes alpha-gal syndrome, why it’s spreading and how to spot the signs. Recommended Reading Red Meat Allergy ...  Show more