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Why Are Some Animals Pets And Others Are Lunch?
Episode 136
This episode may not be suitable for our youngest listeners or for particularly sensitive kids.
We're discussing animal ethics with author H…
5 years, 5 months ago
Why Do Dogs Have Tails?
Episode 135
Why do dogs have whiskers? Why are dogs' eyesight black and white? Why do dogs have so many babies? Why do dogs have tails and we don't? Why…
5 years, 6 months ago
Why Do Cats Sharpen Their Claws?
Episode 134
Why do cats purr? How do cats purr? Why can't we purr? Why do cats "talk" to people, but not other cats? Why do cats sharpen their claws? Ar…
5 years, 6 months ago
Vaccines, Masks and Handwashing: A Coronavirus Update
Episode 133
In this installment, we follow up on our March episode about the novel coronavirus now that we know more about COVID-19 and how it spreads. …
5 years, 7 months ago
How Do You Make Ice Cream?
Episode 132
How is ice cream made? Why does ice cream melt? Why does some ice cream melt faster than others? We’ll answer your questions about this summ…
5 years, 7 months ago
What Happens To The Forest After A Fire?
Episode 131
Why do forest fires happen? What happens to the forest after a fire? Sometimes you send us questions about things you've heard about, and so…
5 years, 8 months ago
Why Do Ladybugs Have Spots? Do Dragonflies Bite?
Episode 130
This week, we're getting out our bug nets and talking about dragonflies and ladybugs! Why do ladybugs have spots? How many different types o…
5 years, 8 months ago
But Why Live: A Musical Celebration
Episode 129
In this special live episode But Why had a musical celebration with Mister Chris, the Junkman and May Erlewine, and we heard your songs. You…
5 years, 8 months ago
But Why Live: A Discussion About Race And Racism
Episode 128
In this special live episode But Why held a discussion about race and racism with the authors of ABCs of Diversity, Y. Joy Harris-Smith and …
5 years, 9 months ago
But Why Live: Trees
Episode 127
In this special live episode learned about trees and tree communication with scientists Alexia Constantinou and Katie McMahen of the Simard …
5 years, 9 months ago