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With all of the black-and-white moralizing in our world today, we decided to bring back an old show from 2011 about the little bit of bad that's in all of us...and the little bit of really, really bad that's in some of us. Cruelty, violence, badness... in this episode we begin wi ...  Show more

In 2017, Wayne Hsiung and a crew of animal rights activists from Direct Action Everywhere broke into a Utah pig farm run by Smithfield Foods, one of the largest pork distributors in the world. They were there to capture video of what they say were thousands of mistreated and abus ...  Show more

While we take a short break this week, we’re bringing back one of our favourite Sleep Tight Science episodes all about Stink Bugs. Plus, we will share some fun facts about them and answer listener questions. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- ✨ Want more stories and fewer in ...  Show more

In this episode we learn how orangutans long arms and hand-like feet create extra leverage for hanging and reaching; why keeping the centre of mass below the branch makes wobbles settle; and how a gentle tug on a bendy sapling brings the next hold closer. We also learn about thei ...  Show more

From the bugs in our backyards to prehistoric reptiles, animal biology and behavior are full of puzzles and conundrums. On this episode, we hear from experts solving the mysteries of the animal kingdom. Guests include paleontologist Dean Lomax, biochemical engineer Saad Bhamla, h ...  Show more

In this episode we learn about the axolotl, a remarkable salamander with not one but two superpowers. First, they can regenerate entire body parts, regrowing legs, tails, and even portions of their heart and brain with almost no scarring. Second, they've mastered the art of stayi ...  Show more