Bats Drink Blood But They Also Make Friends
Notes de l’épisode
Bats aren’t just symbols of darkness and evil, they are incredible creatures that are unique among mammals. Just ask our guest, evolutionary biologist and bat expert, Dr. Dan Riskin. This episode, he talks about why bats are some of the most fascinating animals on the planet and how they got their dark reputation.
Before that, host Dr. Samantha Yammine looks into the recently-published map of a fruit fly nervous system and debunks some neurology myths surrounding its usage. Later, she explores how researchers are attempting to make a pill that gives you the benefits of exercise without any of the actual exercise.
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