It's the late show, pot show, with Stephen Colbert.

Folks, if you watch this show, you know I love science.

It's easily my second favorite pastime involving a flask.

And I like to bring you all the latest science news in my science segment.

The Sound of science.

Hello, science, my old friend.

First up, a newly discovered hybrid phase of matter blurs the line between solid and liquid.

It's a phase of matter previously known as your aunt's Christmas casserole.

Why do I serve it with a spoon, but eat it with a fork?

Next up, in fruit news, people are talking about a new breakthrough known as banana water.

Interesting historical note. That's how Barbara Walters used to say her name when she was drunk.

Banana water. No, banana water is being touted as the latest plant-based hydration beverage, which uses an enzymatic process that separates the water from the pulp to release nutrients in which they

describe as viscous but not pulpy.

Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.

Perfect for anyone saying, I love water.

I just wish it was thicker.

More from science,

the American Heart Association has revived

the theory that light drinking may be good for you.

Yes. They've revived that theory. The theory actually needed reviving because it was found passed out behind a dumpster hugging a burrito.

The critics warned that research showing the upside of drinking is financed at times

by groups affiliated with the alcoholic beverage industry. That is nonsense. This latest information

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