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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…
6 years, 2 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…
6 years, 3 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…
6 years, 3 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 …
6 years, 3 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 …
6 years, 3 months ago
But Why Live: Kid Press Conference with Governor Phil Scott
Episode 126
In this special live episode we held a kid press conference with Vermont Governor Phil Scott. You can listen to But Why Live at vpr.org and …
6 years, 4 months ago
Why Do Spiders Have Eight Legs?
Episode 125
Why don't spiders stick to their own webs? How do spiders walk up walls and on ceilings without falling? Why do spiders have eight legs and …
6 years, 4 months ago
But Why Live: Words and Language
Episode 124
In this special live episode we learn about words and language with linguist John McWhorter, host of the podcast Lexicon Valley. You can lis…
6 years, 4 months ago
But Why Live: Space Exploration
Episode 123
In this special live episode we learn about space and space exploration with Jim Green, NASA's Chief Scientist. You can listen to But Why li…
6 years, 4 months ago
How Does Slime Work?
Episode 122
What is slime and how do you make it? What makes glue sticky? Why does mixing diet coke and Mentos make an explosion? How does glow in the d…
6 years, 4 months ago