231: Kash Abdulmalik on Geckoskin in Space, The Yellowstone Super-Volcano and How Not To Tell If Someone Is Attractive

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Kash Abdulmalik (@KashAbdulmalik) joins us to talk about how the superior gripping power of geckos is helping clean up space junk, what would happen if the Yellowstone Caldera exploded and why judging your attraction someone based on their headshots isn't very accurate. Plus we look into claims that B17 cures cancer. Is it true?

GECKOS IN SPACE

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2139071-gecko-inspired-robot-has-grippers-that-could-clean-up-space-junk/

YELLOWSTONE VOLCANO/EVIDENCE OF VOLCANOS ENDING TRIASSIC

http://www.newsweek.com/yellowstone-supervolcano-earthquake-swarm-update-eruption-risk-629272

https://www.seeker.com/earth/animals/massive-volcanic-eruptions-triggered-the-dinosaur-age

YOU CAN'T TELL HOTNESS FROM PICTURES

http://www.futurity.org/tinder-dates-in-person-1466402-2/

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