Podcast Episodes

What makes cute things cute?

Think of the cutest puppy, kitten or baby you’ve ever seen. Now what sound did you just make? Was it an “Awwwww?” Or did you want to pinch, bite or squeeze it? In this episode, we’ll find out why thi…

Published on 9 years ago

Fire vs. Lasers!

Fire and lasers are both super cool — but which is COOLER? Producer Marc Sanchez has tricks up his sleeve for team fire and Sanden Totten gives his all for team laser.

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Published on 9 years ago

How do whales communicate?

The sounds whales make underwater are super cool, and also very important for them to locate prey, navigate and communicate with each other. We find out how they make those sounds and what scientists…

Published on 9 years, 1 month ago

Could it rain lemonade?

If you filled a lake with lemonade, would it rain lemonade? This delicious head-scratcher does not have a straightforward answer. It’s one-part water cycle, one-part delicious drink and if we’re luck…

Published on 9 years, 2 months ago

How do invisible x-rays help us see?

X-rays, part of the electromagnetic spectrum, help doctors see our bones — but they also help scientists understand the very smallest particles and the most massive black holes.

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Published on 9 years, 2 months ago

Carnivorous plants: How they lure, trap and digest

Most plants get the energy and nutrients they need from water, sunlight, air and soil. But carnivorous plants get key nutrients from a different source: bugs. We’ll find out how they do it and talk a…

Published on 9 years, 3 months ago

How is glass made?

The process that turns sand into glass is very cool – or rather, we should say very hot. Very, very, very hot as it turns out. Humans have been turning minerals from the earth’s crust into glass for …

Published on 9 years, 4 months ago

Mosquitoes: What are they good for?

How and why do mosquitoes suck our blood? Why do their bites itch ALL the time? Why do some people get bitten more than others? And do these pesky and possibly dangerous insects serve any kind of use…

Published on 9 years, 5 months ago

Big universe, big questions

Have you ever wondered about what’s beyond the edge of the universe? Or maybe a better question: is there even an edge of the universe? And what does it mean that the universe is expanding? Nine-year…

Published on 9 years, 6 months ago

Why don't carnivores need to eat their vegetables?

We’re back with new episodes! Carnivores are animals that only eat other animals – so how do they get the vitamins, minerals and fiber that we humans get from eating plants? We take a trip to a salad…

Published on 9 years, 7 months ago