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Pheromones
Bone Marrow Transplant
Mesopotamia
Chester Zoo
Value Capture
Plastic Pollution
Humans
Anthony Nolan
Polar Bears International
Divination
Sheep Liver Divination
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
South Africa
Apartheid
Pregnancy Testing History
Photosynthesis
Oceans / Marine Environment
Svalbard
Grand Swim
Alveolar Trill

Join IFLScience as we explore the questions nobody thought to ask but everyone wants the answers to. Get the behind-the-scenes conversations from CURIOUS magazine’s We Have Questions interviews, as we hunt down the experts to answer some of science’s stranger questions.

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New to anatomy? Locating your heart is a good start. Thing is, many people when asked will be pointing somewhere in the region of the left side of their body. It’s an easy mistake to make, not least because when we go to the doctor, that’s where they... more

Imagine having a job that’s dependent on sunny weather. As a resident of England, I'd be pretty much done for. There are, however, hard workers on this planet that rustle up energy for the rest of the food chain to enjoy day in, day out. Yes, I'm tal... more

My name is Laura, and I have a confession to make: I cannot roll my Rs. Now, as a native speaker of English, you might not think this would majorly impact my life. But I’ve also been a student of Spanish since the age of 12, and the rolled R sound? W... more

Modern life is exhausting. If you’re not behind on your emails, then there’s the endless calls that could’ve been an email. Reminders that you haven’t reached this quota, or that element X of your job is slipping behind on its KPIs or rankings.

It f... more

Imagine yourself in a restaurant like no other: at the table beside you, two owls are on a date. There’s an anteater dining solo over in the corner, and a family of leeches sitting around a table just behind you. There’s a lot on the menu, but some o... more

IFLScience visited the Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth exhibition at the Natural History Museum, London, recently and we were curious to come across opportunities to take in the scents of asteroid Bennu, Mars, and even Saturn’s moon Titan. We un... more

In 2022, a new world record was set in the waters off Grand Cayman in the western Caribbean Sea. I, a once avid collector of the Guinness World Records annual album, was most excited by the prospect, but ask environmentalist Oly Rush about it, and he... more

People were finding out they were pregnant via frogs until the 1960s.

We all know that many of the tools in human life have been inspired by nature’s creations, but how often do you stop and really think about where these products come from? A new g... more

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C. Thi Nguyen
Philosophy professor, author of The Score
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Ashleigh Marshall
Assistant Manager for Visitor Engagement at Chester Zoo
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Episode: Which Animals Have The Worst Table Manners?
Marina Barcenilla
Perfumer and space science researcher focusing on AromAtom; studies habitability and life on Mars
Episode: What Do Other Worlds Smell Like?
Oly Rush
Environmentalist, founder of Project Planet Earth
Project Planet Earth / The Grand Swim
Episode: How Can Swimming For 37 Hours Help Tackle Ocean Plastic?
Isabel Davis
London Natural History Museum research leader in collections and culture
London Natural History Museum
Episode: How Did Frogs Become A Pregnancy Test For Humans?
Selena Wisnom
Lecturer in the heritage of the Middle East at the University of Leicester
University of Leicester
Episode: Can Sheep Livers Predict The Future?
Louise Archer
Dr. Louise Archer, Polar Bears International, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Toronto Scarborough
Polar Bears International; University of Toronto Scarborough
Episode: Burying Scientists Alive in the Snow

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How Did Frogs Become A Pregnancy Test For Humans?
Q: Why did the frog tests remain in use for a period, and why did they eventually disappear?
The frog tests were relatively accurate and usable, but they took longer and required animal-based logistics; they were superseded by faster, non-animal, more convenient assays and improved chemical tests, coupled with better infrastructure and access to testing.
How Did Frogs Become A Pregnancy Test For Humans?
Q: So what can you tell me about the frog-based pregnancy test and how it worked?
It used a hormone signal, specifically human chorionic gonadotrophin, which would trigger the frog to lay eggs if the person was pregnant; the test's logic was based on detecting that hormonal presence rather than confirming a viable pregnancy, and it was performed via injections of urine into the frog with results observed by the researchers.
Do Humans Have Pheromones?
Q: Where can listeners learn more about your research and activism, and how can they follow up?
There are online resources linked to Tristram Wyatt, including a link tree and talks like his TED Talk; searching his name along with pheromones or Extinction Rebellion will yield further information.
Do Humans Have Pheromones?
Q: Could you take us through a few key examples of how pheromones work across species?
Pheromones affect both behavior (like moth wing fluttering or fish reproductive cues) and physiology (such as hormonal changes in goldfish) with species-specific blends; these signals can coordinate mating, social structure, and development.
Do Humans Have Pheromones?
Q: What are pheromones?
Pheromones are smells that act as chemical signals between members of the same species, influencing physiology and behavior, typically through a species-specific blend of molecules.

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Frequently Asked Questions About IFLScience

What is IFLScience about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features expert-led conversations across a broad science spectrum, from plant biology and neuroscience to ethics of metrics, animal nutrition, space science, and medical topics. Episodes pair accessible storytelling with rigorous explanations, often weaving in historical, cultural, and practical angles to make complex ideas tangible for curious listeners. A standout trait is the mix of academic researchers, museum and zoo professionals, clinicians, and space science creatives who bring interdisciplinary context to contemporary questions, along with a playful, sometimes provocative, approach to exploring how science touches everyday life. Potential listeners who enjoy clear explanations, real-world applications, and behind-the-scene... more

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