Robotic Roller Derby, Orangutan Skincare Routines, That Good Pet Stink

Annalee Newitz returns to the show to discuss the cutest little food delivery robots you've ever seen. Plus, Rachel talks self-medicating apes, and Amanda explains why we love our pets' stink and our lovers' smelly armpits.

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