Gross Science
Bizarre stories from the slimy, smelly, creepy world of science. GROSS SCIENCE from NOVA is hosted by Anna Rothschild and produced by WGBH for PBS Digital Studios.
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Episodes
What Happens When You Get Rabies?
Rabies may have lead to legends of werewolves, vampires, and zombies.
What Happens When You Get Rabies?
What Does Lead Poisoning Do To Your Brain?
How does lead damage our brains—and what can we do to stop it?
What Does Lead Poisoning Do To Your Brain?
Are Bees the Addicts of the Animal Kingdom?
Bees get more than just nectar from the flowers they visit.
Are Bees the Addicts of the Animal Kingdom?
Meet The Frog That Barfs Up Its Babies
These extinct frogs used to barf up their babies.
Meet The Frog That Barfs Up Its Babies
The Strangest Plant In The World?!
The plant Hydnora africana is a parasite that smells foul...
The Strangest Plant In The World?!
Is Fear Contagious? | Gross Science
Fear may be able to spread from person to person—just like a virus.
Is Fear Contagious? | Gross Science
Everything You Didn't Want To Know About Snot
You swallow a ton of snot every single day. Welcome to the gross world of mucus.
Everything You Didn't Want To Know About Snot
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Extras
What Causes Runner's Diarrhea?
Ever get an uncontrollable urge to poop in the middle of a long run? You're not alone.
What Causes Runner's Diarrhea?
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