en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-quirks.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks covers the quirks of the expanding universe to the quarks within a single atom... and everything in between. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2012 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks covers the quirks of the expanding universe to the quarks within a single atom... and everything in between. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120526_77406.mp3 Some whales have a sensory organ in their jaw that helps them know when to open wide for food. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Whale's Sixth Sense-qq1-May 26, 2012 Some whales have a sensory organ in their jaw that helps them know when to open wide for food. 691 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120526_24641.mp3 Brown argus butterflies in England are spreading north and increasing in number thanks to climate change. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Heat Turns Butterfly On-qq2-May 26, 2012 Brown argus butterflies in England are spreading north and increasing in number thanks to climate change. 499 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120526_41624.mp3 Santino, a chimp in a zoo in Sweden has become very clever in his latest outbursts toward visitors. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Apes of Wrath-qq3-May 26, 2012 Santino, a chimp in a zoo in Sweden has become very clever in his latest outbursts toward visitors. 551 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120526_18612.mp3 Squid ink melanin from 160 million years ago proves to be identical to melanin found in squid today. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Squid Ink Writes Its Own History-qq4-May 26, 2012 Squid ink melanin from 160 million years ago proves to be identical to melanin found in squid today. 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120526_94227.mp3 The new book 'Before The Lights Go Out' looks at the transformation to new energy sources in the coming decades. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Before The Lights Go Out-qq5-May 26, 2012 The new book 'Before The Lights Go Out' looks at the transformation to new energy sources in the coming decades. 956 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120519_18330.mp3 The oldest rock art found in Europe depicts female sexual organs. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Beginnings of Art History-qq1-May 19, 2012 The oldest rock art found in Europe depicts female sexual organs. 656 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120519_31151.mp3 Floating plastic debris in the Pacific provides a place for some insects to lay eggs. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Life in the Garbage Patch-qq2-May 19, 2012 Floating plastic debris in the Pacific provides a place for some insects to lay eggs. 531 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120519_68698.mp3 A pliosaur fossil from the Jurassic indicates arthritis, a misaligned jaw and a broken jaw. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Prehistoric Pliosaur Pain-qq3-May 19, 2012 A pliosaur fossil from the Jurassic indicates arthritis, a misaligned jaw and a broken jaw. 526 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120519_39974.mp3 The bowerbird cultivates bright green fruit to attract a female. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Bowerbird's Fruitful Foreplay-qq4-May 19, 2012 The bowerbird cultivates bright green fruit to attract a female. 504 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120519_72729.mp3 Some guppies have developed orange spots to attract a female, but one predator has evolved similar decoy spots of its own. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Exploiting Guppy Love-qq5-May 19, 2012 Some guppies have developed orange spots to attract a female, but one predator has evolved similar decoy spots of its own. 479 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120519_29536.mp3 Octopus DNA is providing clues about ice sheets of Antarctica's past. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Octopus on Ice-qq6-May 19, 2012 Octopus DNA is providing clues about ice sheets of Antarctica's past. 529 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120512_63145.mp3 A fossil tooth found on Crete belonged to the smallest dwarf mammoth, not an elephant as previously thought. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Smallest Giant-qq1-May 12, 2012 A fossil tooth found on Crete belonged to the smallest dwarf mammoth, not an elephant as previously thought. 688 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120512_19005.mp3 Rare Maya paintings and astronomical tables have been uncovered in the ruin of a 9th century scribe's workshop. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Maya Wall Calendar-qq2-May 12, 2012 Rare Maya paintings and astronomical tables have been uncovered in the ruin of a 9th century scribe's workshop. 511 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120512_84034.mp3 Male water striders without antennae are less capable of mating. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Water Strider's Old Genes-qq3-May 12, 2012 Male water striders without antennae are less capable of mating. 549 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120512_48997.mp3 Three different groups of chimps in the same neighbourhood choose different methods for cracking nuts. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Nutcracker Chimps-qq4-May 12, 2012 Three different groups of chimps in the same neighbourhood choose different methods for cracking nuts. 476 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120512_63402.mp3 As red dwarf stars become smaller white dwarf stars, the changing mass causes planets to collide. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT White Dwarf Snacks on Planets-qq5-May 12, 2012 As red dwarf stars become smaller white dwarf stars, the changing mass causes planets to collide. 500 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120512_99521.mp3 When geckos shed their tails, the tails continue to move as a way of distracting predators. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Geckos Get in a Tailspin-qq6-May 12, 2012 When geckos shed their tails, the tails continue to move as a way of distracting predators. 531 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120505_99115.mp3 Dolphins have been helping fishermen catch mullet fish in Brazil for many decades. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Fisherman's Friend-qq1-May 5, 2012 Dolphins have been helping fishermen catch mullet fish in Brazil for many decades. 602 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120505_41632.mp3 A black hole is seen devouring a star in a flash. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Black Hole's Stellar Snack-qq2-May 5, 2012 A black hole is seen devouring a star in a flash. 528 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120505_75249.mp3 A genetic mutation unique to some Melanesians gives them blonde hair. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Evolution Goes Blonde-qq3-May 5, 2012 A genetic mutation unique to some Melanesians gives them blonde hair. 556 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120505_63357.mp3 The burying beetle is able to inter carrion in treetops as it does on the ground. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Beetle Undertakers-qq4-May 5, 2012 The burying beetle is able to inter carrion in treetops as it does on the ground. 506 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120505_92499.mp3 A 240 million year old coelacanth fossil suggests this ancient fish was more diverse than previously thought. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Fossil Fish Surprise-qq5-May 05, 2012 A 240 million year old coelacanth fossil suggests this ancient fish was more diverse than previously thought. 471 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120505_31555.mp3 An artificial link between the brain and limbs proves beneficial to paralyzed monkeys. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Compu-Neurons-qq6-May 05, 2012 An artificial link between the brain and limbs proves beneficial to paralyzed monkeys. 484 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120428_15409.mp3 Orangutan nest building requires a degree of sophistication and intelligence previously unrecognized in these apes. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Orangutan Architecture-qq1-Apr 28, 2012 Orangutan nest building requires a degree of sophistication and intelligence previously unrecognized in these apes. 617 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120428_27976.mp3 The accomplishments of the International Polar Year are summarized. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT International Polar Year Revisited-qq2-Apr 28, 2012 The accomplishments of the International Polar Year are summarized. 614 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120428_73587.mp3 The tiny songbirds, great tits, join together with familiar neighbours only to defend nests. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Great Tits Cooperate-qq3-Apr 28, 2012 The tiny songbirds, great tits, join together with familiar neighbours only to defend nests. 531 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120428_87464.mp3 A survey of worldwide jellyfish numbers provide an indication of ocean health. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Rise of the Jellyfish-qq4-Apr 28, 2012 A survey of worldwide jellyfish numbers provide an indication of ocean health. 491 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120428_33027.mp3 Scientists have turned to robots to help understand evolution. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Robot Evolution-qq5-Apr 28, 2012 Scientists have turned to robots to help understand evolution. 927 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120421_42425.mp3 The new book 'Across Atlantic Ice' proposes that Europeans came to North America along an Atlantic ice shelf well before Clovis. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Across Atlantic Ice-qq1-Apr 21, 2012 The new book 'Across Atlantic Ice' proposes that Europeans came to North America along an Atlantic ice shelf well before Clovis. 1065 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120421_62701.mp3 An archaeologist takes issue with the idea the Europeans came to North America well before Clovis people. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Across Atlantic Ice Pt. 2 - A Theory on Thin Ice-qq2-Apr 21, 2012 An archaeologist takes issue with the idea the Europeans came to North America well before Clovis people. 548 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120421_27702.mp3 A two metre deep layer of Chimney Swift droppings provide a clue to the bird's decline. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT A History in Poop-qq3-Ap3 21, 2012 A two metre deep layer of Chimney Swift droppings provide a clue to the bird's decline. 560 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120421_57383.mp3 Satellite images have suggested there are twice as many Emperor Penguins in Antarctica than previously thought. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Emperor's New Numbers-qq4-Apr 21, 2012 Satellite images have suggested there are twice as many Emperor Penguins in Antarctica than previously thought. 481 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120421_88667.mp3 Caancer, such as breast cancer, can be divided into subtypes as an approach to providing more specific treatment. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT An Encyclopedia of Cancer-qq5-Apr 21, 2012 Caancer, such as breast cancer, can be divided into subtypes as an approach to providing more specific treatment. 513 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120414_77150.mp3 Some coral reefs can tolerate heat stress, but at the cost of diversity. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Hot Coral-qq1-Apr 14, 2012 Some coral reefs can tolerate heat stress, but at the cost of diversity. 635 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120414_64911.mp3 Whitenose syndrome, a fungal infection attacking bats, may have been introduced by humans exploring caves. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Bats Fight European Invader-qq2-Apr 14, 2012 Whitenose syndrome, a fungal infection attacking bats, may have been introduced by humans exploring caves. 572 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120414_22549.mp3 Some members of the tiny insect species called Thrips are able to help other fight invading fungus. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Renaissance Thrips-qq3-Apr 14, 2012 Some members of the tiny insect species called Thrips are able to help other fight invading fungus. 548 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120414_49705.mp3 Nearly 9,000 archaeological sites have been identified in Syria using satellite images. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Satellites See Ancient Sites-qq4-Apr 14, 2012 Nearly 9,000 archaeological sites have been identified in Syria using satellite images. 481 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120414_37672.mp3 The new book 'Connectome' explores how neurons in the brain connect. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Connectome-qq5-Apr 14, 2012 The new book 'Connectome' explores how neurons in the brain connect. 909 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120407_48469.mp3 Evidence of early fire predates use by homo-sapiens by more than 3/4 of a million years. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT First Fire-qq1-Apr 7, 2012 Evidence of early fire predates use by homo-sapiens by more than 3/4 of a million years. 711 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120407_36342.mp3 The diet of British sailor's in the late 18th and early 19th century is revealed in their bones. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Sailor's Diet-qq2-Apr 7, 2012 The diet of British sailor's in the late 18th and early 19th century is revealed in their bones. 580 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120407_17396.mp3 Leatherback turtles fuel their long migration on as many as 700 jellyfish per day. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Jellyfish Breakfast, Lunch and Supper-qq3-Apr 7, 2012 Leatherback turtles fuel their long migration on as many as 700 jellyfish per day. 460 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120407_33875.mp3 A documentary report about the world of Quantum Biology all around us. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Quantum Biology-qq4-Apr 7, 2012 A documentary report about the world of Quantum Biology all around us. 1124 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120407_91610.mp3 Is is possibly science fact that dental work can pick up some radio signals. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Science Fact or Science Fiction: Dental Work and Radio Signals-qq5-Apr 7, 2012 Is is possibly science fact that dental work can pick up some radio signals. 287 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120331_99482.mp3 The movement of specific facial muscles can help reveal if a person is being deceptive or truthful. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Facing The Truth-qq1-Mar 31, 2012 The movement of specific facial muscles can help reveal if a person is being deceptive or truthful. 632 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120331_39848.mp3 Fossil raindrop impressions help scientists make predictions about the Earth's atmosphere 2.7 billion years ago. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Revealing Raindrops-qq2-Mar 31, 2012 Fossil raindrop impressions help scientists make predictions about the Earth's atmosphere 2.7 billion years ago. 631 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120331_38925.mp3 The 'runner's high' may have evolved from early human hunting strategies. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Evolution Doping-qq3-Mar 31, 2012 The 'runner's high' may have evolved from early human hunting strategies. 551 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120331_98069.mp3 The founding population of Madagascar may have been about 30 women from Borneo. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Madagascar's Founding Mothers-qq-4-Mar 31, 2012 The founding population of Madagascar may have been about 30 women from Borneo. 501 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120331_19048.mp3 When binary star systems are trapped by black holes, one is ejected out of the galaxy similar to 'cracking the whip'. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Hyper Planets-qq-5-Mar 31, 2012 When binary star systems are trapped by black holes, one is ejected out of the galaxy similar to 'cracking the whip'. 491 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120331_71972.mp3 It is science fact that robins can hear worms underground. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Science Fact or Science Fiction: Robins and Worms-qq-6-Mar 31, 2012 It is science fact that robins can hear worms underground. 323 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120324_78256.mp3 A new relative on the human family tree has been found in China. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Homo Mysterious-qq1-Mar 24, 2012 A new relative on the human family tree has been found in China. 640 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120324_81566.mp3 A new book by Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, "Space Chronicles" makes the case for more exploration. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Space Chronicles-qq2-Mar 24, 2012 A new book by Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, "Space Chronicles" makes the case for more exploration. 1194 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120324_22973.mp3 Mercury is showing sign of geological life that is not easy to explain. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mercurial Mercury-qq3-Mar 24, 2012 Mercury is showing sign of geological life that is not easy to explain. 484 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120324_29009.mp3 A type of plankton called copepods have the ability to jump out of the water to avoid predators. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's...Plankton???-qq4-Mar 24, 2012 A type of plankton called copepods have the ability to jump out of the water to avoid predators. 517 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120324_43960.mp3 It is Science Fiction that a penny dropped from a tall building would kill a person below. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Science Fact or Science Fiction: Falling Penny-qq5-Mar 24, 2012 It is Science Fiction that a penny dropped from a tall building would kill a person below. 337 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120317_91155.mp3 Two new species of pint-sized horned dinosaurs have been found in Southern Alberta. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Diminutive Dinosaurs-qq1-Mar 17, 2012 Two new species of pint-sized horned dinosaurs have been found in Southern Alberta. 601 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120317_16978.mp3 Astronauts in zero gravity risk damaged eyesight. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Astronaut Eyes-qq2-Mar 17, 2012 Astronauts in zero gravity risk damaged eyesight. 771 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120317_18119.mp3 A promiscuous Queen bee means a healthier microbial colony. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Bees' Bugs-qq3-Mar 17, 2012 A promiscuous Queen bee means a healthier microbial colony. 529 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120317_83503.mp3 Giant and colossal squid have enormous eyes in order to see sperm whales coming for them in the dark water. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Here's Looking At You Squid-qq4-Mar 17, 2012 Giant and colossal squid have enormous eyes in order to see sperm whales coming for them in the dark water. 506 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120317_82329.mp3 A mysterious fungus that is threatening many amphibians may be being spread by the chorus frog. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Typhoid Froggy-qq5-Mar 17, 2012 A mysterious fungus that is threatening many amphibians may be being spread by the chorus frog. 480 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120317_84059.mp3 It is mostly science fiction that when your brain is bigger, you are smarter. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Science Fact or Science Fiction: Bigger Brains-qq6-Mar 17, 2012 It is mostly science fiction that when your brain is bigger, you are smarter. 280 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120310_57625.mp3 Fleas from the Jurassic period were twice as long as modern fleas. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Jurassic Super Fleas-qq1-Mar 10, 2012 Fleas from the Jurassic period were twice as long as modern fleas. 596 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120310_21232.mp3 Dark matter debris from a huge cosmic collision has mysteriously clumped together. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Dark Matter Bulges Where It Shouldn't-qq2-Mar 10, 2012 Dark matter debris from a huge cosmic collision has mysteriously clumped together. 483 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120310_28174.mp3 The rare and endangered sawfish uses its saw-like rostrum with great speed and skill. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT A Skilled Saw-fish-qq3-Mar 10, 2012 The rare and endangered sawfish uses its saw-like rostrum with great speed and skill. 512 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120310_98076.mp3 A chain of chemical reactions due to the loss of Arctic sea ice is negatively effecting the northern food chain. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Frost Flowers Pump Pollution-qq-4-Mar 10, 2012 A chain of chemical reactions due to the loss of Arctic sea ice is negatively effecting the northern food chain. 511 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120310_11218.mp3 As invasive earthworms deplete the forest floor of leaf-litter, ovenbirds nests are exposed to predators. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Early Worm Gets The Bird-qq5-Mar 10, 2012 As invasive earthworms deplete the forest floor of leaf-litter, ovenbirds nests are exposed to predators. 506 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120310_17890.mp3 A decline in the Willow Ptarmigan population is resulting in a subsequent decline in its main predator, the gyrfalcon. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Two Birds, One Stone-qq6-Mar 10, 2012 A decline in the Willow Ptarmigan population is resulting in a subsequent decline in its main predator, the gyrfalcon. 525 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120303_39483.mp3 Fossilized remains of a giant penguin that lived 25 million years ago in New Zealand have been pieced together. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Giant Penguins-qq1-Mar 3, 2012 Fossilized remains of a giant penguin that lived 25 million years ago in New Zealand have been pieced together. 588 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120303_91724.mp3 A new strain of MRSA that humans can get from pigs actually came from humans in the first place. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT MRSA - The Pigs Give Back-qq2-Mar 3, 2012 A new strain of MRSA that humans can get from pigs actually came from humans in the first place. 536 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120303_84125.mp3 The oldest fossilized forest has been found near the Catskill Mountains in New York. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT The Oldest Forest-qq3-Mar 3, 2012 The oldest fossilized forest has been found near the Catskill Mountains in New York. 556 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120303_60993.mp3 The Northern Wheatear migrates am incredible 14,500kms from Alaska to sub Sahara Africa. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Marathon Migration-qq4-Mar 3, 2012 The Northern Wheatear migrates am incredible 14,500kms from Alaska to sub Sahara Africa. 523 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120303_31977.mp3 Dr. Richard Peltier, a Professor of Physics from the U of T is this year's winner of Canada's highest science award. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Herzberg Gold for Climate Modeller-qq5-Mar 3, 2012 Dr. Richard Peltier, a Professor of Physics from the U of T is this year's winner of Canada's highest science award. 786 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120303_67210.mp3 It is science fiction that the North Star or Polaris is the brightest in the Northern Hemisphere, Sirius is brighter. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Science Fact or Science Fiction: North Star-qq6-Mar 3, 2012 It is science fiction that the North Star or Polaris is the brightest in the Northern Hemisphere, Sirius is brighter. 336 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120225_69453.mp3 Robots comprised of DNA material deliver drugs to damaged and diseased cells. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT DNA Drones Deliver Drugs-qq1-Feb 25, 2012 Robots comprised of DNA material deliver drugs to damaged and diseased cells. 696 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120225_54928.mp3 Female gelada monkeys terminate their pregancies when a new male takes over the dominant role. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Complicated Pregnancy-qq2-Feb 25, 2012 Female gelada monkeys terminate their pregancies when a new male takes over the dominant role. 560 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120225_85708.mp3 There is new photographic evidence to support the idea that there is still tectonic activity on the moon. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT The Moon Rises...From The Dead-qq3-Feb 25, 2012 There is new photographic evidence to support the idea that there is still tectonic activity on the moon. 535 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120225_40472.mp3 A documentary report that explores the idea that exercise is a benefit to cognitive ability. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Exercise And The Aging Brain-qq4-Feb 25, 2012 A documentary report that explores the idea that exercise is a benefit to cognitive ability. 1117 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120225_56243.mp3 It is Science Fiction that birds will abandon their young if handled by humans. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Science Fact or Science Fiction: Birds and Humans-qq5-Feb 25, 2012 It is Science Fiction that birds will abandon their young if handled by humans. 271 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120218_94054.mp3 The Exploration of Antarctica's sub-glacial lakes has begun with Lake Vostok http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Under Antarctica's Ice-qq1-Feb. 18, 2012 The Exploration of Antarctica's sub-glacial lakes has begun with Lake Vostok 732 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120218_86956.mp3 Fruit flies cure infections of parasitic wasps with alcohol. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Anti-biotic Booze-qq2-Feb. 18, 2012 Fruit flies cure infections of parasitic wasps with alcohol. 466 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120218_36101.mp3 Very young babies resent and remember being deceived. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT No Kidding around-qq3-Feb 18, 2012 Very young babies resent and remember being deceived. 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120218_87803.mp3 Light "echoes" give insight into a star that's going to go supernova http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Light Echoes-qq4-Feb.18, 2012 Light "echoes" give insight into a star that's going to go supernova 563 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120218_95447.mp3 Cognitive Neuroscientist explores learning music as an adult. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Guitar Zero-qq5-Feb. 18, 2012 Cognitive Neuroscientist explores learning music as an adult. 893 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120211_13724.mp3 Vultures can distort time of death estimates in human by months. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Forensic Vulturology-qq1-Feb 11, 2012 Vultures can distort time of death estimates in human by months. 585 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120211_71733.mp3 The tarsier, a small primate, can communicate in the high ultrasonic range, well above human hearing. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT The Tarsier Hears-qq2-Feb 11, 2012 The tarsier, a small primate, can communicate in the high ultrasonic range, well above human hearing. 548 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120211_73576.mp3 Black hole gobble everything that comes near, then 'burp' out high energy particles. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Black Hole Burps-qq3-Feb 11, 2012 Black hole gobble everything that comes near, then 'burp' out high energy particles. 560 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120211_38941.mp3 Long after they become inactive, hydrothermal vents continue to support microbes in the oceans. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Not-So-Dead Vents-qq4-Feb 11,2012 Long after they become inactive, hydrothermal vents continue to support microbes in the oceans. 562 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120211_41447.mp3 Using fossil records and archaeological evidence, scientists conclude how Neandertals thought, lived, even dreamed. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT How To Think Like A Neandertal-qq5-Feb 11, 2012 Using fossil records and archaeological evidence, scientists conclude how Neandertals thought, lived, even dreamed. 925 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120204_26552.mp3 Invasive Burmese Pythons are having a negative impact in Florida's Everglades National Park. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Snakes In The Glades-qq1-Feb 4, 2012 Invasive Burmese Pythons are having a negative impact in Florida's Everglades National Park. 640 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120204_18614.mp3 Frozen plants on Baffin Island provide clues to the onset of the Little Ice Age. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Launching The Little Ice Age-qq2-Feb 4, 2012 Frozen plants on Baffin Island provide clues to the onset of the Little Ice Age. 542 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120204_54800.mp3 It took mammals 24 million generations to go from mouse-sized to elephant-sized. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Super-sizing Mammals-qq3-Feb 4, 2012 It took mammals 24 million generations to go from mouse-sized to elephant-sized. 548 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120204_64486.mp3 Killer whales are preying on Arctic species with greater frequency because of the loss of sea ice. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Arrival of the Arctic Killers-qq4-Feb 4, 2012 Killer whales are preying on Arctic species with greater frequency because of the loss of sea ice. 432 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120204_13579.mp3 A new levitation technique has kept fruit flies weightless for weeks. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Levitating Flies-qq5-Feb 4, 2012 A new levitation technique has kept fruit flies weightless for weeks. 468 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120204_25877.mp3 Sprinters have the advantage of longer foot bones and a shorter Achilles tendon than non-sprinters. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT The Long And Fast Of It-qq6-Feb 4, 2012 Sprinters have the advantage of longer foot bones and a shorter Achilles tendon than non-sprinters. 529 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120128_41091.mp3 A 190 million year old dinosaur nursery, the world's oldest, has been found in South Africa. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT A Dinosaur Nursery-qq1-Jan 28, 2012 A 190 million year old dinosaur nursery, the world's oldest, has been found in South Africa. 604 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120128_69325.mp3 Astronomers are looking to Canada's High Arctic for possible sites to star gaze. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Arctic Astronomy-qq2-Jan 28, 2012 Astronomers are looking to Canada's High Arctic for possible sites to star gaze. 504 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120128_95841.mp3 The colour of a moth from 47 million years ago has been determined through a fossil. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT A Moth Of A Different Colour-qq3-Jan 28, 2012 The colour of a moth from 47 million years ago has been determined through a fossil. 564 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120128_88017.mp3 Brown fat in humans is burned off in the cold. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Brown Fat-qq4-Jan 28, 2012 Brown fat in humans is burned off in the cold. 511 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120128_93363.mp3 Miller's Grizzled Langur, is a monkey thought to be extinct until it was recently found in Borneo. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Miller's Grizzled Langur, I Presume-qq5-Jan 28, 2012 Miller's Grizzled Langur, is a monkey thought to be extinct until it was recently found in Borneo. 432 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120128_45986.mp3 Meditation has been found to have a positive impact on some brain activity. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Your Brain on Meditation-qq6-Jan-28, 2012 Meditation has been found to have a positive impact on some brain activity. 538 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120121_22792.mp3 The billion year transition from unicellular to multicellular life has been replicated in a laboratory in just 60 days. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Making Life Multicellular-qq1-Jan 21, 2012 The billion year transition from unicellular to multicellular life has been replicated in a laboratory in just 60 days. 735 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120121_92963.mp3 Fossils of a filter feeding animal resembling tulips, were found in the Burgess Shale. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT A Cambrian Tulip Patch-qq2-Jan 21, 2012 Fossils of a filter feeding animal resembling tulips, were found in the Burgess Shale. 485 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120121_94272.mp3 Segments of DNA called telomeres predict lifespan in zebra finches. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Telltale Telomeres-qq3-Jan 21, 2012 Segments of DNA called telomeres predict lifespan in zebra finches. 543 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120121_12647.mp3 Boa constrictors keep tabs on the heartbeat of prey so they know when to stop squeezing. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT When Savvy Snakes Squeeze-qq4-Jan 21, 2012 Boa constrictors keep tabs on the heartbeat of prey so they know when to stop squeezing. 488 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120121_10105.mp3 The new book "A Universe From Nothing" looks at the question 'why is there something rather than nothing?' http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT A Universe From Nothing-qq5-Jan 21, 2012 The new book "A Universe From Nothing" looks at the question 'why is there something rather than nothing?' 973 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120114_35706.mp3 A scientist wants to map all the planets near the 100 stars closest to Earth. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Prospecting For Planets-qq1-Jan 14 2012 A scientist wants to map all the planets near the 100 stars closest to Earth. 962 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120114_60296.mp3 Silkworms are used as surrogates to produce a higher quality hybrid spider silk. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Outsourcing Spider Silk-qq2-Jan 14, 2012 Silkworms are used as surrogates to produce a higher quality hybrid spider silk. 539 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120114_59605.mp3 Despite the fact that little is known about dark matter, a Canadian scientist has been able to map some of it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mapping Dark Matter-qq3-Jan 14, 2012 Despite the fact that little is known about dark matter, a Canadian scientist has been able to map some of it. 504 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120114_69318.mp3 The source of some of the stones at Stonehenge has been pinpointed to a specific outcrop of rock in Wales. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Sourcing Stonehenge-qq4-Jan 14, 2012 The source of some of the stones at Stonehenge has been pinpointed to a specific outcrop of rock in Wales. 437 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120114_26457.mp3 Paying attention to the climate change agents black carbon and methane, not just C02, could prove economically beneficial. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Global Warming's Low Hanging Fruit-qq5-Jan 14, 2012 Paying attention to the climate change agents black carbon and methane, not just C02, could prove economically beneficial. 724 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120107_98019.mp3 A new bood by Canadian Dr. Wade Davis - The Sacred Headwaters - explores the history and future of the Stikene, Skeena and Nass Rivers. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT The Sacred Headwaters-qq5-Jan 7, 2012 A new bood by Canadian Dr. Wade Davis - The Sacred Headwaters - explores the history and future of the Stikene, Skeena and Nass Rivers. 1055 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120107_46352.mp3 We have a cover of fine body hair that helps us feel the presence of ectoparasites such as bed bugs. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Alarm Follicles-qq4-Jan 7, 2012 We have a cover of fine body hair that helps us feel the presence of ectoparasites such as bed bugs. 501 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120107_38618.mp3 Many species of ant have a hidden genetic potential to become supersoldiers. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Supersoldier Ants-qq1-Jan 7, 2012 Many species of ant have a hidden genetic potential to become supersoldiers. 610 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120107_52039.mp3 Natural quasicrystals have been found in a meteorite formed in space 4.5 billion years ago. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Quasicrystals From Space-qq2-Jan 7, 2012 Natural quasicrystals have been found in a meteorite formed in space 4.5 billion years ago. 564 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20120107_90407.mp3 A 33,000 year old wolf-to-dog transitional skull sheds new light on the theory of the domestication of dogs. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT A Dog in Wolf's Clothing-qq3-Jan 7, 2012 A 33,000 year old wolf-to-dog transitional skull sheds new light on the theory of the domestication of dogs. 555 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111231_63941.mp3 An encore presentation of the Quirks and Quarks Question Show from Vancouver in 2003. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Question Show repeat 2003-qq1-Dec 31, 2011 An encore presentation of the Quirks and Quarks Question Show from Vancouver in 2003. 3106 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111224_26234.mp3 What if we get it right? Scientists look at what our world could look like in 2050. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT What if we get it right-qq1-Dec 24, 2011 What if we get it right? Scientists look at what our world could look like in 2050. 3141 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111224_87509.mp3 What if we get it right? Scientists look at what our world could look like in 2050. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT What if we get it right-qq1-Dec 24, 2011 What if we get it right? Scientists look at what our world could look like in 2050. 3141 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111217_26788.mp3 Dr. Ian Stirling from the University of Alberta talks about his book 'Polar Bears: The Natural History of a Threatened Species'. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Polar Bears-qq1-Dec 17, 2011 Dr. Ian Stirling from the University of Alberta talks about his book 'Polar Bears: The Natural History of a Threatened Species'. 1106 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111217_35600.mp3 Dr. Diana Reiss from Hunter College in New York explores dolphin intelligence in her book 'The Dolphin in the Mirror'. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT The Dolphin in the Mirror-qq2-Dec 17, 2011 Dr. Diana Reiss from Hunter College in New York explores dolphin intelligence in her book 'The Dolphin in the Mirror'. 1039 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111217_17150.mp3 Dr. Frank Close from Oxford talks about his book 'The Infinity Puzzle' and the search for the Higgs Boson sub-atomic particle. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT The Infinity Puzzle-qq3-Dec 17, 2011 Dr. Frank Close from Oxford talks about his book 'The Infinity Puzzle' and the search for the Higgs Boson sub-atomic particle. 1022 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111210_80651.mp3 Rats are empathetic, sensitive and altruistic when it comes to other rats. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Not-So-Dirty Rat-qq1-Dec 10, 2011 Rats are empathetic, sensitive and altruistic when it comes to other rats. 607 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111210_22469.mp3 Seventy-seven thousand year old bedding included leaves with insecticidal properties to keep the mosquitoes away. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Oldest Bedding Stopped The Biting-qq2-Dec 10, 2011 Seventy-seven thousand year old bedding included leaves with insecticidal properties to keep the mosquitoes away. 504 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111210_75092.mp3 A new species of crab grows bacteria to eat on its own hairy arms. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Yeti Crab-qq3-Dec-10, 2011 A new species of crab grows bacteria to eat on its own hairy arms. 518 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111210_98397.mp3 Fear of predation has a serious impact on songbirds. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Scared Chickless-qq4-Dec 10, 2011 Fear of predation has a serious impact on songbirds. 501 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111210_17632.mp3 Soy may have originated in three different countries, China, Korea and Japan. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Soy Source-qq5-Dec 10, 2011 Soy may have originated in three different countries, China, Korea and Japan. 522 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111210_31605.mp3 A tiny shrimp like animal spins silk that sets underwater, yet remains flexible, sticky and strong. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Underwater Silk-qq6-Dec 10, 2011 A tiny shrimp like animal spins silk that sets underwater, yet remains flexible, sticky and strong. 482 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111203_68872.mp3 Babies as young as two months are capable of making moral judgements. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Baby Schadenfreude-qq1-Dec 03, 2011 Babies as young as two months are capable of making moral judgements. 651 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111203_85310.mp3 A soft, flexible robot can change its shape for delicate operations in confined spaces. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Robots Going Soft-qq2-Dec 03, 2011 A soft, flexible robot can change its shape for delicate operations in confined spaces. 502 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111203_54913.mp3 Males fig wasps cooperate to tunnel the females out of the fig fruit. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Male Fig Wasps Free The Females-qq3-Dec 03, 2011 Males fig wasps cooperate to tunnel the females out of the fig fruit. 520 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111203_34984.mp3 There are so many species of leaf-nosed bat because its skull shape enabled it to bite harder and exploit more food resources. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT A Bat's Skull Determines Its Diet-qq4-Dec 03, 2011 There are so many species of leaf-nosed bat because its skull shape enabled it to bite harder and exploit more food resources. 498 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111203_61003.mp3 Cosmic rays may be trapped for tens of thousands of years before being fired out into the Galaxy. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Cosmic Ray Gun-qq5-Dec 03, 2011 Cosmic rays may be trapped for tens of thousands of years before being fired out into the Galaxy. 502 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/quirks_20111203_47615.mp3 Paleolothic cave paintings depict images of spotted horses that really did exist during that age. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CSI Paleolithic-qq6-Dec 03, 2011 Paleolothic cave paintings depict images of spotted horses that really did exist during that age. 468