Life's Little Mysteries

Sep 20 2020 3.3k

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The Science Podcast From Live Science The world can be a pretty mysterious place and we at Live Science love to ask and answer questions about mysteries big and small: about ancient civilizations, our planet and our solar system, the plants and animals that live alongside us, our bodies and how they work, and the technologies that we use every day. Join us on this exciting voyage of discovery and downright weirdness as we solve… Life’s Little Mysteries.

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49: Mysterious Bacteria

Sep 20 2020 46 mins

Is bacteria helpful our harmful? Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy explore the mysteries of bacteria. Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode. Mystery: Could humans live without bacteria? There are trillions of bacteria are swarming over your skin and through your body The number of bacterial cells in the body is

48: Mysterious Beer

Aug 22 2020 48 mins

Why do some people hate the taste of beer? Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy track the mysteries of one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world. Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode. Mystery: Why do some people hate the taste of beer? This could all fall to genetics People who are sensitive to bitter ta

47: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - August 14th

Aug 13 2020 33 mins

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the final instalment in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage. This episode was recorded on August 13th and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live. New updates are livestreamed on

46: Mysterious Elephants

Aug 09 2020 50 mins

Is every single Elephant a village wrecking booze hound? Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy track the mysteries of one of the world’s most fascinating land mammals. Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode. Mystery: Is every single Elephant a village wrecking booze hound? INTERVIEW with Joshua Plotnik, assistant pro

45: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - August 7th

Aug 06 2020 33 mins

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the latest in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage. This episode was recorded on August 6th and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live. New updates are livestreamed on Facebook ev

44: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - July 31st

Jul 30 2020 48 mins

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the latest in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage. This episode was recorded on July 30th and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live. New updates are livestreamed on Facebook eve

43: Mysterious Evolution

Jul 26 2020 45 mins

Could evolution ever bring back the Dinosaurs? Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy take a look back at the history of evolution and question how it might affect us in the future. Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode. Mystery:Could Evolution Ever Bring Back the Dinosaurs? In 2015, after a 7 year long experiment, sc

42: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - July 24th

Jul 24 2020 45 mins

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the latest in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage. This episode was recorded on July 23rd and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live. New updates are livestreamed on Facebook eve

41: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - July 17th

Jul 17 2020 43 mins

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the latest in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage. This episode was recorded on July 16th and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live. New updates are livestreamed on Facebook eve

40: Mysterious Archaeology

Jul 12 2020 61 mins

Just how were the Egyptian pyramids built? Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy dig away some of their favourite archaeological mysteries and discoveries that continue to puzzle archaeologists. Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode. Mystery: How Were the Egyptian Pyramids Built? INTERVIEW with Jay Haigler and Steve