Marine biologist Helen Scales and the hosts discuss intelligent octopuses, male emperor penguins balancing eggs, hermit crabs using bottle caps as shells, and the impact of human hair coats. They also touch on architectural designs, environmental issues, and strategies for island ownership.

Meaty rice and synthetic meat, the advancements and doubts in lab-grown meat production. Intriguingly pregnant stingray raises questions. Unusual asteroid entering Earth’s atmosphere sparks curiosity. Personal encounters with nature: adopting goats, swimming with octopus, and more.