The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert The Sound Of Science | Do Sloths Fart?
Aug 10, 2025
Join a hilarious journey through the world of science! Discover whether sloths can fart and delve into quirky research like archaeological mysteries and genetically engineered mosquitoes. Learn about innovative cow toilets aimed at improving farming practices. Plus, get the inside scoop on the dangers of microplastics lurking in glass bottles. All this is wrapped up with a cheeky mention of free blockbuster movies on Pluto TV!
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World's Hardest Roman Jigsaw
- Archaeologists in London are piecing together thousands of shattered fresco blocks from an ancient Roman villa.
- The project is a massive reconstruction challenge likened to the world's most difficult jigsaw puzzle.
Mosquito STD For Malaria Control
- Scientists engineered a lethal sexually transmitted pathogen in mosquitoes to combat malaria.
- The approach shifts vector control toward genetic interventions targeting mosquito reproduction and disease transmission.
Moths Hear Plants' Distress Signals
- Researchers found moths can hear and interpret plants' ultrasonic distress signals.
- This discovery reveals an acoustic communication channel between stressed plants and insects.