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The Gory Details

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Think science is boring? Think again. In this episode, we explore the strange, hilarious, and sometimes disturbing truths about our world with National Geographic science reporter Erika Engelhaupt, author of Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science.

From what’s really floating in public pool water, to a biologist who stung himself with every insect imaginable, to the shocking secrets of the most murderous mammals on Earth—this book uncovers the bizarre realities most scientists don’t talk about.

Blending humor with hard facts, Erika Engelhaupt takes us behind the curtain of biology, anatomy, space exploration, and even death, revealing science’s weirdest (and most unforgettable) stories.

👉 If you love Mary Roach’s style of science writing, this episode is a must-listen.

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268 episodes

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Manage episode 500714612 series 3324219
Content provided by Podcast Audio House. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Podcast Audio House or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

Think science is boring? Think again. In this episode, we explore the strange, hilarious, and sometimes disturbing truths about our world with National Geographic science reporter Erika Engelhaupt, author of Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science.

From what’s really floating in public pool water, to a biologist who stung himself with every insect imaginable, to the shocking secrets of the most murderous mammals on Earth—this book uncovers the bizarre realities most scientists don’t talk about.

Blending humor with hard facts, Erika Engelhaupt takes us behind the curtain of biology, anatomy, space exploration, and even death, revealing science’s weirdest (and most unforgettable) stories.

👉 If you love Mary Roach’s style of science writing, this episode is a must-listen.

  continue reading

268 episodes

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