Podcast Episodes

ELI5 Blood Types - do animals have different blood types just like humans?

Season 1 Episode 317

What fascinating adaptations led to the evolution of diverse blood types in humans over millennia? How does our immune system interact with foreign entities to determine blood type responsiveness? Wh…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

ELI5 Fish Oil - if it’s so good for you, why not use it more for cooking?

Season 1 Episode 316

Does fish oil actually help? What makes it help? What are the specific types of Omega-3 that are good for you? If it’s so good for us why not use it more for cooking? Why are there some eggs that hav…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

ELI5 Traffic Lights - why not use pressure sensors?

Season 1 Episode 152

How intelligent are traffic light systems? What sensors are used? Why not use pressure sensors under the pavement? How do traffic systems coordinate across intersections in a city? Do emergency servi…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

ELI5 GPUs - why are they better than CPUs for artificial intelligence?

What distinguishes CPUs from GPUs in architecture, and how does this impact their performance in computing tasks? Why are GPUs considered better at handling tasks like graphics rendering compared to …

Published on 5 months ago

ELI5 Sunrise - why do sunrise and sunset look different?

What makes sunrises and sunsets visually unique experiences despite being technically the same phenomenon? Why do atmospheric conditions lead to warmer reds during sunsets and cooler blues during sun…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

ELI5 Sliced Bread - why is it the greatest thing since…

What makes sliced bread the “greatest thing since” anything? How did the invention of sliced bread in 1928 change consumer habits? Why do traditional French and Italian breads mold faster than commer…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

ELI5 Nautical Miles - why are they different from the regular mile?

Season 1 Episode 309

We explain the fascinating concept of nautical miles, an essential unit for navigating our oceans. What exactly is a nautical mile, and how does it relate to the way we navigate? How does a nautical …

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

ELI5 Nautical Miles - why are they different from the regular mile?

Season 1 Episode 309

We explain the fascinating concept of nautical miles, an essential unit for navigating our oceans. What exactly is a nautical mile, and how does it relate to the way we navigate? How does a nautical …

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

ELI5 AA Batteries - how did AA type batteries become standard and what about the A battery?

Season 1 Episode 311

What makes AA batteries the go-to choice for so many devices when alternatives exist? Why do we have so many different battery sizes like AA, AAA, C, and D? What led to the standardization of battery…

Published on 6 months ago

ELI5 Meditation - Can meditation really change your brain?

Season 1 Episode 310

How does meditation physically alter our brain’s grey matter? Is it true that the amygdala shrinks after mindfulness meditation? How do Tibetan monks increase body temperature through meditation? Wha…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago