SnotBot! The Real Whale Snot Drone & How Scientists Study Whales

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What if collecting whale snot could help save the ocean?

In this wildly funny and science-packed episode, Mindy, Guy Raz, and Dennis discover that SnotBot—a real-life drone used by scientists—isn’t just a video game… it’s real technology used to study whales in the wild!

Join the adventure as we explore:

– How scientists use drones to collect whale snot (blow)

– What whale mucus can reveal about health, DNA, pregnancy, and gut microbes

– Why drones are safer and less disruptive than boats and airplanes

– How ocean research helps protect whales after environmental disasters

Plus: video game chaos, ocean detective missions, and one VERY important question… how do you catch snot mid-air?!

It’s the Who, What, When, Where, How, Wow, and WOW of whale snot at drone technology!

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