Episode
Ants! Part 1!
53:03
Published: Tue Jan 04 2022
Description
Ants are pretty much amazing. So we're gonna spend two episodes talking all about them. Please enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
In this podcast, the host tackles unusual questions that explore the relationship between our brains and our experiences, including the possibility of creating new senses for humans.
00:00 - 02:21 (02:21)
Summary
In this podcast, the host tackles unusual questions that explore the relationship between our brains and our experiences, including the possibility of creating new senses for humans. Unfortunately, their live show in San Francisco has been postponed due to the Omicron variant, but they hope to reschedule soon.
EpisodeAnts! Part 1!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Ants dominate terrestrial ecosystems and are responsible for a surprising amount of activity on earth.
02:21 - 05:29 (03:08)
Summary
Ants dominate terrestrial ecosystems and are responsible for a surprising amount of activity on earth. While they are often taken for granted, their abilities and behaviors are truly remarkable.
EpisodeAnts! Part 1!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Ants make up a significant percentage of the total weight of living things on earth, and some, like the red fire ant, even eat flesh.
05:30 - 10:54 (05:23)
Summary
Ants make up a significant percentage of the total weight of living things on earth, and some, like the red fire ant, even eat flesh. These small but mighty creatures play a crucial role in ecosystems, and the podcast delves into their fascinating behavior and characteristics.
EpisodeAnts! Part 1!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Ants build unsinkable rafts that are around 75% air and waterproof which allow even the ants on the bottom to survive when they hit dry land again.
10:54 - 14:25 (03:31)
Summary
Ants build unsinkable rafts that are around 75% air and waterproof which allow even the ants on the bottom to survive when they hit dry land again.
EpisodeAnts! Part 1!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Ants have an encoded instinct to lay down and interlock with each other to form a bridge when encountering gaps in their path, such as walking on leaves or crossing roads or rivers to reach new territories.
14:25 - 21:33 (07:07)
Summary
Ants have an encoded instinct to lay down and interlock with each other to form a bridge when encountering gaps in their path, such as walking on leaves or crossing roads or rivers to reach new territories. This behavior enables them to traverse difficult terrains and access new food sources.
EpisodeAnts! Part 1!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Learn about odorous ants, which are attracted to sweets and can invade your home to eat food left out on counters.
21:33 - 24:56 (03:22)
Summary
Learn about odorous ants, which are attracted to sweets and can invade your home to eat food left out on counters. They emit a strong odor when killed, and can be a nuisance in your home.
EpisodeAnts! Part 1!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Ants tend to make their nests under concrete, stones and sidewalks, which can lead to painful bites that can feel like stings.
24:56 - 27:26 (02:30)
Summary
Ants tend to make their nests under concrete, stones and sidewalks, which can lead to painful bites that can feel like stings.
EpisodeAnts! Part 1!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The bullet ant has the worst sting in the world while the Latin American trap jaw ant has the fastest bite in the world.
27:26 - 34:57 (07:30)
Summary
The bullet ant has the worst sting in the world while the Latin American trap jaw ant has the fastest bite in the world.
EpisodeAnts! Part 1!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Ants are able to carry weight heavier than their own due to their chitin exoskeleton and practice of trophallaxis which allows them to exchange food within their colony.
34:57 - 43:18 (08:21)
Summary
Ants are able to carry weight heavier than their own due to their chitin exoskeleton and practice of trophallaxis which allows them to exchange food within their colony. Beware though, if given the chance, fire ants have been known to consume larger beings.
EpisodeAnts! Part 1!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast shares a shocking incident where a person's dog ate a part of their roommate's foot because the latter was asleep and passed out, but it's not a well-known incident.
43:18 - 45:30 (02:12)
Summary
The podcast shares a shocking incident where a person's dog ate a part of their roommate's foot because the latter was asleep and passed out, but it's not a well-known incident.
EpisodeAnts! Part 1!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The ants will take care of the aphids by guarding them, herding them or even stroking them to produce more honeydew, which is what the ants are interested in.
45:31 - 50:19 (04:48)
Summary
The ants will take care of the aphids by guarding them, herding them or even stroking them to produce more honeydew, which is what the ants are interested in. The aphids will then provide a food source for the ants in exchange for protection.
EpisodeAnts! Part 1!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
These two podcasts are part of the outspoken podcast network and explore a variety of topics.
50:21 - 52:06 (01:44)
Summary
These two podcasts are part of the outspoken podcast network and explore a variety of topics. Onward with Rosie O'Donnell features interviews with prominent guests while Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman dives into unusual questions about the brain and human experiences.