Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCaptain Curious: What Are Saturn's Rings Made Of?
Blast off to Saturn with Captain Curious! We sail past a pale yellow world wrapped in glittering rings, test what a helium balloon does in weightless…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
How Fast Do Hummingbird Wings Flap?
Hummingbirds are some of the most fascinating birds on Earth! They can fly backward, hover in place, and flap their wings so fast you can barely see …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
How Much Do Clouds Weigh?
Clouds can be fluffy, flat, or wispy...but did you know some clouds can stretch for hundreds of miles or grow taller than Mount Everest? In today's e…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Do Some People Have Freckles?
Have you ever wondered why some people have freckles and others don't? In today's episode, we explore what freckles really are, why they appear more …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
What Is a Black Hole?
Have you ever wondered what happens when a giant star dies? Or what could possibly be so strong that not even light can escape it? In today's episode…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Do We Shiver When We Are Cold?
Why do our teeth chatter and our bodies shake when we get really cold? And why does it sometimes happen when we're nervous, too? In this episode, we …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
How Do Babies Grow in Mom's Womb?
NOTE TO PARENTS: I keep this discussion very general and don't discuss how babies are concieved. The explanation of the process begins as if the baby…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Captain Curious: How Does Jupiter Protect the Earth?
Blast off with Captain Curious to Jupiter! We fly to the striped giant and discover why it is so enormous, why you cannot land on it, and how its sup…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Are Some Months Longer Than Others?
Today, we uncover why some months have 31 days, others have 30, and why February is the shortest with 28 (and sometimes 29!). We trace the story from…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Can You Make Your Own Water?
Can you actually make your own water? Today, we're diving into what water is made of, how dangerous it is to try making it from scratch, and where bo…
6 months, 3 weeks ago