211: Eating Underwater

May 17, 2022 • 00:08:09
211: Eating Underwater
Brain Junk
211: Eating Underwater

May 17 2022 | 00:08:09

/

Hosted By

Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

How do whales open their mouths to grab a mouthful of food without drowning?! Because it’s not just krill that goes in, but hundreds of gallons of water. Amy digs into why. The adaptation is remarkable. Check out Science News magazine for a cool diagram! And here’s my other (Amy’s) sources:  EurekAlert Baleen Whales use […]
Previous Episode
Next Episode

Other Episodes

Episode 0

May 16, 2023 • 00:14:41
Episode Cover

263: Mouse Antlers

Who knew that attempts to discover ways for humans to regrow organs or limbs might send a group of scientists in the direction of...

Listen

Episode 0

October 06, 2020 • 00:04:46
Episode Cover

131: POW Poker Decks

During WWII, special super secret decks of playing cards were used to help American prisoners of war escape from Nazi camps. Show Notes: Check...

Listen

Episode 0

March 24, 2020 • 00:08:18
Episode Cover

103.5: QUICKSAND!

If you grew up in the 80s and early 90s, you were certain that someday you'd fall into a pit of quicksand. It was...

Listen