Your Embarrasing Science Questioned Answered

Scientist Leah Elson joins the show to give fascinating and insightful answers to my dumb questions, including:

  • Why do men have nipples?

  • What's the deal with pubic hair?

  • Why is the sky blue?

  • Is teleportation possible?

  • ..and many more

Elson is an infinitely patient teacher. She has an upcoming book called There Are (No) Stupid Questions in... Science, in which she addresses a wide range of perplexing topics from the ridiculous to the sublime.  

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