Is Lava Wet? WHAT IS WET?! | Pod 51

Written By Trace Dominguez

feat. Dr Alex Dainis

Get your moisture sensors ready. In this episode Dr Alex Dainis slides into the scientific journals all about lubrication to understand the slip-factor of classic yellow bananas. Meanwhile, Julian argues with an actual, college educated PhD scientist about the wetness of molten lava. Is Julian actually… correct?!

QUESTIONS

Julian: "Is lava wet" from Marlene

Alex Danis: "What food would be a better substitute for the ol' banana peel slipping gag?" from Gerald

CREDITS

This episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us. Special thanks to friends and family for listening to the edits and help us make this better.

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Trace Dominguez

Science communicator, television presenter, video producer, and podcaster. I use digital media to teach viewers about science, engineering, history, technology, psychology, and our universe. 

https://tracedominguez.com
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