The Lab With Brad

The Brothers Barton, talking armchair science from their armchairs. No politics, no guilt trips—it’s science!

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Ep 238: That’s a good dog

Posted October 3, 201900:20:35

That’s a good dog Alright, I agree, some dogs are smarter than others. Some dogs are downright dumb—but we still love them. Still, depending on...

Ep 237: Raccoons, brains, hands, and clever disguise

Posted September 26, 201900:19:43

Raccoons, brains, hands, and clever disguise Raccoons have surprisingly crowded little heads. With as many neurons as a similar sized monkey, these...

Ep 236: Brains on the wing

Posted September 19, 201900:19:22

Brains on the wing If you compare brain size to body size, some animals have much more brain per pound than others. That includes the primates, who...

Ep 235: Elephants, their big brains and handy faces

Posted September 12, 201900:17:09

Elephants, their big brains and handy faces The largest animal on land also has the largest brain. With complex social lives, cooperative problem solving,...

Ep 234: Seals and sea otters

Posted September 5, 201900:17:40

Seals and sea otters Last time we talked about the whales, and how some of them turn out to be rather clever. The whales and dolphins aren’t the only...