How to use the whole galaxy to hear huge gravitational waves

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What is interspecific brood parasitism?

Daniel and Kelly talk about interspecific brood parasites - which are species that sneak their eggs into the nests of other, unsuspecting species. How do they get away with this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Listener Questions #28

Daniel and Kelly answer questions about black holes, duplicate organs and bubble Universes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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