Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy do animals swallow rocks?
What would you discover inside the stomach of a sea lion? CrowdScience listener Robyn found out first-hand when she volunteered at her local museum i…
1 year, 1 month ago
How do you measure a mountain?
On the banks of the St Lawrence River in Quebec stands a 100-year-old lighthouse. While initially built to help boats navigate one of Canada’s most d…
1 year, 1 month ago
Where in the world will I weigh least?
Host Anand Jagatia tackles gravity - a fundamental force of the universe yet also an everyday mystery that has baffled several listeners. Can you out…
1 year, 2 months ago
Are there global food allergy hotspots?
Are food allergies higher in the West than the East? UK-based listener Jude wants to know the answer. Her daughter-in-law Min didn’t know anyone with…
1 year, 2 months ago
Are humans naturally monogamous?
CrowdScience listener Alina is in a relationship with a polyamorous partner and is very happy with this arrangement, which got her thinking – why is …
1 year, 2 months ago
Is water wet?
The wetness of water seems blindingly obvious - but dive into the science and things aren’t so clear.
CrowdScience listeners Rachel and Callum were …
1 year, 2 months ago
Whatever happened to tangerines?
It’s citrus season in the northern hemisphere, and fruit trees are bursting with oranges and lemons. But CrowdScience listener Jonathan wants to know…
1 year, 3 months ago
Why isn't the sky green?
Vermillion red, vibrant orange, golden yellows, even violet – we're enchanted by the colours that make up a stunning sunset or sunrise. CrowdScience …
1 year, 3 months ago
Is anything truly random?
CrowdScience listener Dorit has a problem. She wants the tiles in her new bathroom to be arranged randomly but, no matter what she does, it still loo…
1 year, 3 months ago
Why can't I remember my early childhood?
Some of our biggest achievements happen in the first years of our lives. Taking our first steps, picking up a complex language from scratch, and form…
1 year, 3 months ago