Quirks and Quarks (Science-Technology)
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- Host: Bob McDonald
- Join host Bob McDonald each week to find out the latest in science, technology, medicine and the environment. We cover the quirks of the expanding universe to the quarks within a single atom...and everything in between.
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- Genres: Science-Technology, Environment
- Location: Toronto, Canada
- Language: English
- Networks: CBC
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qq-2008-11-15_05 - Dark Banquet
Sat, Nov 15
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Dr. Bill Schutt discusses his new book, Dark Banquet, a guide to nature's blood-sucking creatures.
qq-2008-11-15_03 - Planet Trifecta
Sat, Nov 15
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Dr. Christian Marois has taken the first-ever optical image of a multi-planet solar system.
qq-2008-11-15_03 - Zebra Finch IQ
Sat, Nov 15
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Neeltje Boogert explains the link between complex songs and bird smarts.
qq-2008-11-15_02 - Killer Whale Sonar
Sat, Nov 15
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Dr. John Horne describes how killer whales use sonar to locate their favourite food, chinook salmon.
qq-2008-11-15_01 - Smelling Cancer
Sat, Nov 15
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Dr. George Preti discusses how to detect cancer by artificially "smelling" it.
qq-2008-11-08_06 - Fact or Fiction: Dogs and Chocolate
Sat, Nov 8
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Dr. Alexa Bersenas give us the low-down on whether or not chocolate is poisonous for dogs
qq-2008-11-08_05 - Sea Lion Diving
Sat, Nov 8
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Dr. Andrew Trites has been looking into the Steller sea lions' mysterious decline
qq-2008-11-08_04 - Eagles and Otters
Sat, Nov 8
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Dr. Jim Estes talks about some complex ecological interactions that are being affected by humans
qq-2008-11-08_03 - Diesel Fungus
Sat, Nov 8
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Dr. Gary Strobel talks about a fungus that may provide us with biofuel
qq-2008-11-08_02 - Magnetic Planetesimals
Sat, Nov 8
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Dr. Sabine Stanley discusses the hot-shot mini planets that inhabited the early solar system
qq-2008-11-08_01 - Phoenix's Finale
Sat, Nov 8
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Dr. Leslie Tamppari talks about the Phoenix lander's final days near the Martian North Pole
qq-2008-11-01_05 - One Bug Ecosystem
Sat, Nov 1
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Dr. Gordon Southam has found the first ecosystem comprised of only one species. A very lonely little bacterium.
qq-2008-11-01_04 - Herding Sabre-Toothed Cats
Sat, Nov 1
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As if one sabre-tooth cat wasn't enough! Dr. Blaire Van Valkenburgh thinks they may have hunted in packs.
qq-2008-11-01_03 - The Voice of Ovulation
Sat, Nov 1
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Dr. Martie Haselton has found that women's voices get higher during ovulation.
qq-2008-11-01_02 - Dinosaur Dance Floor
Sat, Nov 1
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Dr. Marjorie Chan describes a popular spot where dinos mixed, mingled and cut up the rug.
qq-2008-11-01_01 - Vertical Farming
Sat, Nov 1
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Dr. Dickson Despommier talks about the farms of the future
Quirks & Quarks - 2008-10-25_05 - Stressed Mama Birds
Sat, Oct 25
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Dr. Oliver Loves explains how maternal stress can be good for baby birds.
Quirks & Quarks - 2008-10-25_04 - These Cones are Hot!
Sat, Oct 25
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Dr. Robb Bennett has discovered that evergreens lure insects with glowing pine cones.
Quirks & Quarks - 2008-10-25_03 - The Obese Brain
Sat, Oct 25
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Cara Bohon explains that some people may become obese because they don't get enough enjoyment from their food.
Quirks & Quarks - 2008-10-25_02 - X-ray Tape
Sat, Oct 25
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Dr. Carlos Camara has discovered the hidden energy in a humble office supply.
Quirks & Quarks - 2008-10-25_01 - In Search of Time
Sat, Oct 25
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Dan Falk discusses his new book, In Search of Time.
Quirks & Quarks - 2008-10-18_06
Sat, Oct 18
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Dr. Walter Joyce talks about an early precursor to turtles - before they were teenage, mutant or, well, even turtles.
Quirks & Quarks - 2008-10-18_05
Sat, Oct 18
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Dr. Chris Stringer discusses the varied diet of Neanderthals
Quirks & Quarks - 2008-10-18_04
Sat, Oct 18
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Brazilian Suicide Ants take one for the home team
Quirks & Quarks - 2008-10-18_03
Sat, Oct 18
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Dr. Chet Moritz's device allows paralyzed monkeys to regain control of their arm
Quirks & Quarks - 2008-10-18_02
Sat, Oct 18
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Dr. Jayne Yack discusses the improbable art (and science)of worm grunting
Quirks & Quarks - 2008-10-18_01
Sat, Oct 18
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Dr. J.J. Kavelaars talks about two star-struck asteroids
Quirks & Quarks - 2008-10-11 - Hubble and Trouble
Sat, Oct 11
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A feature documentary looking back at 15 years of astronomical history: the inception, challenges and scientific contributions of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Quirks & Quarks - 2008-10-11 - Wasp Faces Friend or Foe
Sat, Oct 11
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Dr. Elizabeth Tibbetts has discovered that, like humans, wasps have excellent long-term memories for faces.
Quirks & Quarks - 2008-10-11 - The Ideology of Biology
Sat, Oct 11
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Dr. James Fowler discusses how our genes influence our political choices
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