This week we're counting down Ms. Mallory's five favorite gross but very fascinating facts about fish. From slimy sleeping bags to fish skin-inspired wrapping to tiny tongue-takers. Get ready for this week's dose of gross. 

Have you ever wondered why Bleu Cheese smells like feet, what the stinkiest chees in the world is, or what cheese is banned in the US? Join Ms. Mallory on this culinary countdown of gross dairy delicacies!  

Today we are getting the gas on flatulence!Fart MythsWhy do they stink?Animal Farts 

Today we answer questions from our listeners about venom!What is Venom? Venomous vs PoisonousWhy does funnel web spider venom hurt humans and not dogs? Venom ImmunityVenom in Medicine

This week we’re going to do something a little different.  Instead of one gross topic, we’re going to have a little eww-a-thon countdown and talk about the gross science behind some of Ms. Mallory's favorite American holiday traditions....

Today we are learning all about slugs, their slime, and how they are inspiring a new type of super glue! 

Today we will explore how maggots are doing some pretty cool things from feeding our pets to solving crimes to even saving lives. 

We are learning the science behind nature's underappreciated cleanup crew, the black vulture and turkey vulture!

From worm bots to worm hair, let's learn about earthworms!

This week, join Ms. Mallory as she slides into the slippery science of snot, boogers, and whale sneezes.   

In this episode, we join Ms. Mallory in investigating the fascinating facts behind a very gross subject. . .poo!From learning about why animals eat dung to how fish poop create our white sandy beaches, there are a lot of eww-tastic fact...

Vampire Bats are not only blood-drinking bats but also the only blood-drinking mammal. In this episode, we dive into where they live, what they eat, and their superpowers!  

In this episode, we're going to talk about the only free-flying mammal- bats! And no, they're not just mice with fangs and wings.  

In this episode, we are sliding into the science behind nature's bandaids. We'll investigate how scabs form, what they're made of, and all the microscopic magic you can't see.Instagram:

While some cockroaches can be gross pests, some are becoming research muses for search-and-rescue robots and possibly solving world hunger. 

Learn the science behind spider silk, spider anatomy and super spider senses!Instagram: @8_Minutes_of_EwwFacebook: