46 min listen
The Incredible Egg (encore)
FromGastropod
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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Jun 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
We love eggs scrambled, fried, or poached; we couldn't enjoy a quiche, meringue, or flan without them. But for scientists and archaeologists, these perfect packages are a source of both wonder and curiosity. Why do eggs come in such a spectacular variety of colors, shapes, and sizes? Why are we stuck mostly eating chicken eggs, when our ancestors feasted on emu, ostrich, and guillemot eggs? This episode, we explore the science and history of eggs, from dinosaurs to double-yolkers! (encore episode)
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Released:
Jun 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Episode 1: The Golden Spoon: Chances are, you’ve spent more time thinking about the specs on your smartphone than about the gadgets that you use to put food in your mouth. But the shape and material properties of forks, spoons, and knives turn out to matter—a lot. by Gastropod