Time Balls, Bug Culture, Traffic Mimes
Summary
This episode explores unusual topics, including mimes directing traffic in Bogota as a social experiment, the history of the Greenwich Time Lady who sold accurate time in London, and how fruit flies can transmit fear visually, revealing aspects of 'bug culture.' The hosts discuss the effectiveness of non-violent methods in traffic management and the impact of visual cues on insect behavior, offering insights into human and animal societies.Episode description
Balint Kacsoh of SciAnts_Streams joins the show today to talk about how flies have their own sort of culture. Plus, Jess hops behind the mic to discuss mimes mocking traffic offenders, and Rachel divulges the story of London's legendary timekeepers.
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