1.) the absorption of extreme energy sources (UV light, radiation) 2.) endogenous reactions when oxygen is reduced to water created by systems involved in electron and oxygen transport (redox reactions) 3.) enzymatic metabolism of exogenous chemicals or drugs.
Back to Episode. John Horgan examines how Americans seem to have a completely different attitude toward war than we did thirty years ago. Strangely, everyone seems to know the answer. Robert Sapolsky brings us farther afield - to eastern Africa, where a population of baboons defies his expectations of violent behavior.
The Fighting-type Mankey is easily agitated and ill-tempered, and will not hold back from dealing a serious thrashing. Its nose is similar to a pig's and body to a monkey, hence the species name Pig Monkey. Mankey live in colonies among tree tops. Whole colonies are known to rampage together for no apparent reason.