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Patternicity, lemon tree wees and static electricity

Where is wind going? Are ants able to predict rain? And why do sportspeople train at higher altitudes? Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

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  The age of space, explosive planets and black hole portals

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  Disappearing poos, capsaicin receptors and cane toads

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  The speed of darkness, sticky spider webs and drinking snow

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  Hair loss, bone density and body glitter vs. sunscreen

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  Hair of the dog, photographic memories and shingles

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  Frozen vs fresh veggies, soap suds and nangs

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  Frisson, cryogenic freezing and thylacines

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  Pollen peaks, jump scares and alcohol vs mood

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  Butt breathing, plovers and flammable water

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  AI consciousness, sleep paralysis and onion tears

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  Motion sickness, 3I/ATLAS and cross-breeding

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  The science of cringe, meat juice & psychedelic shrimp

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  Fibre, the carnivore diet & drunk hamsters

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  Smelly sneezes, stress seizures & sound proofing

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  Wee-Lemons, Life On Mars & Moon Balloons

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  BONUS: Parmigianas, shopaholics and small talk