Life's Little Mysteries

Life's Little Mysteries

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.

Episodes

49: Mysterious Bacteria

September 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.
 

  • There are trillions of bacteria are swarming over your skin and through your body
  • The number of bacterial ...
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48: Mysterious Beer

August 23, 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.
 

  •  This could all fall to genetics 
  • People who are s...
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47: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - August 14th

August 14, 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 Facebook every Thursday at 1...
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46: Mysterious Elephants

August 10, 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.
 
 
INTERVIEW with Joshua Plotnik, assist...
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45: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - August 7th

August 7, 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 every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. E...
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44: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - July 31st

July 31, 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 every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET...
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43: Mysterious Evolution

July 27, 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.
 
 
  • In 2015, after a 7 year long ex...
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42: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - July 24th

July 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 every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET...
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41: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - July 17th

July 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 every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET...
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40: Mysterious Archaeology

July 13, 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.


INTERVIEW with ...
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39: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - July 10th

July 10, 2020 • 40 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 9th  and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live. New updates are livestreamed on Facebook every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET....
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38: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - July 3rd

July 3, 2020 • 44 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 2nd  and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live. New updates are livestreamed on Facebook every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET....
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37: Mysterious Mythical Creatures

June 29, 2020 • 47 mins
From unicorns, dragons and mermaids to the Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot; our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy, explore the history and "evidence" of mythical creatures. 

Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode.

The legend of Bigfoot has been around for just 50 years and is described...
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36: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - June 26th

June 26, 2020 • 40 mins
Mindy and Jeanna introduce 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 June 25th and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live. New updates are livestreamed on Facebook every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET.

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35: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - June 19th

June 19, 2020 • 37 mins
Mindy and Jeanna introduce 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 June 18th and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live. New updates are livestreamed on Facebook every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET.

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34: Mysterious Universe

June 15, 2020 • 40 mins
How will the Universe end?  Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy take a step into the mysteries workings of the universe. 

Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode.

Cosmotologists have narrowed the likelihood of this down to three scenarios: Heat Death, The Big Crunch and ...
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33: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - June 12th

June 12, 2020 • 35 mins
Mindy and Jeanna introduce the sixteenth 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 June 11th and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live. New updates are livestreamed on Facebook every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ...
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32: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - June 5th

June 5, 2020 • 40 mins
Mindy and Jeanna introduce the fifteenth 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 June 4th and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live.New updates are livestreamed on Facebook every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET...
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31: Mysterious Sneezes

June 1, 2020 • 42 mins
Is it safe to hold in a sneeze? What happens when you sneeze in Space? Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy take a peek up our noses as they unpick this week's mystery. 

Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode.

Mystery: Is it safe to hold in a sneeze? 
 
  • In ancient times, sneezes were thought of as bad omens...
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30: Coronavirus: A Life's Little Mysteries Special Report - May 29th

May 29, 2020 • 38 mins
Mindy and Jeanna introduce the fourteenth 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 May 28thand features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live.New updates are livestreamed on Facebook every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET...
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