Episode 109 - Exoplanets, Itches, and Bovine Polarity

Ask Science Mike

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why do we get random itches? Can cows sense magnetic north? How can we tell if an exoplanet is habitable? Why do you believe in Jesus instead of a less-religion specific deity? You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com. Why do we get random itches? Why Do We Itch? When you have an itch, what is happening under your skin? Why and how do body parts itch? Why does it feel good to scratch an itch? Solved! The Mystery of the Maddening Itch Can cows sense magnetic north? Moo North: Cattle and Deer May Sense Earth's Magnetic Field Magnetoreception How can we tell if an exoplanet is habitable? James Webb Space Telescope and Exoplanets NASA Telescope Reveals Largest Batch of Earth-Size, Habitable-Zone Planets Around Single Star How to Search for Exoplanets Why do you believe in Jesus instead of a less-religion specific deity? Finding God in the Waves Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page. Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper. Preproduction by Andrew Galucki. Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin. The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy. You've got questions, he's got answers. Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway. You've got problems, he won't solve them, But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face. Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.