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Why Don't Mosquitoes Burst?
Episode 156

Why Don't Mosquitoes Burst?

What causes the rainbow of colours around an aircraft's shadow, why are moths and mosquitoes attracted to lights, plasma vs LCD TV - what's the difference, how does a mosquito know when it's full of blood, are you ever too old to learn, and...

Ask the Naked Scientists

March 15, 201124m 38s

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Show Notes

What causes the rainbow of colours around an aircraft's shadow, why are moths and mosquitoes attracted to lights, plasma vs LCD TV - what's the difference, how does a mosquito know when it's full of blood, are you ever too old to learn, and how do scientists calculate the calories in foods? Join Dr Chris for this week's bumper crop of questions from TalkRadio 702... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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