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
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.
Mystery: Could humans live without bacteria?
- There are trillions of bacteria are swarming over your skin and through your body
- The number of bacterial ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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.
Mystery: Bigfoot: Man-Monster or Myth?
The legend of Bigfoot has been around for just 50 years and is described...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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