Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDetective Curious: What Are Onomatopoeias?
Captain Curious becomes DETECTIVE CURIOUS and discovers a strange World of Words where sounds like "moo," "meow," and "zoom" are clues in a big myste…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Do We Yawn?
In today's episode, we stretch wide and take a deep breath to explore the science of yawning. We have guesses, but no one knows for sure! We discuss …
7 months, 4 weeks ago
How Do Microwaves Heat Food So Fast?
In today's episode, we peek inside the microwave to discover how invisible waves can cook dinner in just minutes. We learn how microwaves excite wate…
8 months ago
Why Do Light Bulbs Burn Out?
In today's episode, we flip the switch on light bulbs to see how they shine. From glowing filaments to exciting electrons, we explore the science tha…
8 months ago
Why Do Camels Have Humps?
In today's episode, we travel across the desert to discover why camels have those tall, lumpy humps. We learn how the hump stores fat (no water!), ho…
8 months ago
How Do Dishwashers Clean Dishes?
In today's episode, we open up the mystery of dishwashers to find out how these kitchen machines spray, scrub, and rinse our plates sparkling clean!
…8 months ago
Why Does Your House Get Dusty?
In today's episode, we explore the mystery of dust: what it is, where it comes from, and why it always seems to reappear in our homes. From tiny skin…
8 months ago
Captain Curious: Why Isn't Pluto a Planet Anymore?
In today's space adventure finale, Captain Curious sets course for Pluto to solve a mystery: why isn't Pluto a planet anymore? We explore what makes …
8 months ago
What Is Fire?
Have you ever wondered what fire actually is? Fire is a chemical reaction! In this episode, we explore how fire works, why flames point upward, and w…
8 months ago
Why Do We Dream?
In this episode, we explore what scientists have discovered about the sleeping brain. We discuss how vivid dreams most often happen during REM sleep,…
8 months, 1 week ago