Bald caps, sparrow raps and lightning claps
Summary
Host Marnie Chesterton and guests explore the science behind Pitbull’s bald cap world record, discussing how human hair loss slows wound healing. The episode also covers the mysteries of ball lightning, aggressive bird song battles, and the drought resilience of giant tropical trees. Finally, it examines the genetics of male pattern baldness and emerging research into regenerating hair follicles.
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