Show Notes
In this episode of The Science Edit we dive into the wonderfully revolting world of gross science. Listeners submitted their most disgusting science facts and our sixth form researchers have investigated which ones are actually true.
From worms that travel across your eyes to lizards that defend themselves by firing blood, from frogs cleaning out their own stomachs to the surprising truth about how much snot you produce each day, this episode uncovers the science hiding behind the facts you wish you could un-hear.
If you enjoy strange biology, unbelievable adaptations, and learning why your phone is one of the dirtiest things you own, this is the perfect episode to start with. Science is not always glamorous, but it is always fascinating.
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