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Up To Date | Singing Mice; Six Fingered Hands; Dolphin Cliques

Up To Date | Singing Mice; Six Fingered Hands; Dolphin Cliques

FromInquiring Minds


Up To Date | Singing Mice; Six Fingered Hands; Dolphin Cliques

FromInquiring Minds

ratings:
Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Jun 18, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Neuroscientists found an on-off switch in mice brains that makes them sing; new research on the genetics of people who have six fingers on one hand and whether or not your brain could handle an extra robotic finger; and a look into how dolphins can be biased in who they associate with.
Released:
Jun 18, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Each week Inquiring Minds brings you a new, in-depth exploration of the space where science, politics, and society collide.We’re committed to the idea that making an effort to understand the world around you though science and critical thinking can benefit everyone—and lead to better decisions. We endeavor to find out what’s true, what’s left to discover, and why it all matters with weekly coverage of the latest headlines and probing discussions with leading scientists and thinkers.