Podcast Episodes

Why Does the Sky Change Colors at Sunrise & Sunset?

In today's episode, we explore why the sky shows beautiful reds, oranges, pinks, and purples during sunrise and sunset, and why it usually looks blue…

7 months, 4 weeks ago

How Do Fire Extinguishers Work?

In today's episode, we explore how fire extinguishers actually stop a fire. We'll learn about the fire triangle and how extinguishers use powder or c…

8 months ago

What If You Never Cut Your Fingernails?

In today's episode, we explore how fingernails grow and learn about all the different parts, from the nail matrix, to the lunula, to the nail plate..…

8 months ago

Why Do Elephants Have Big Trunks?

In today's episode, we explore why elephants have such big, flexible trunks and how this incredible tool helps them smell, eat, drink, communicate, s…

8 months ago

Why Do Dollar Bills Look So Weird?

In today's episode, we explore all the strange details on a dollar bill. We learn what dollar bills are made of, why they are green, and what the ser…

8 months ago

Why Do You Get a Sore Throat?

In today's episode, we explore why your throat gets red and it hurts to swallow when you have a "sore throat!"

Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, int…

8 months ago

Why Do You Have Wax in Your Ears?

In today's episode, we explore how your ears make wax and why this strange substance actually protects your ears!

Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, …

8 months ago

Why Do Dolphins Jump Out of the Water?

In today's episode, we explore why dolphins leap out of the water and what those amazing jumps tell us about how they live, breathe, hunt and communi…

8 months ago

How Do Traffic Lights Know When to Change Colors?

In today's episode, we explore how the lights at intersections know when to change. We learn how timers, sensors, and small computers work together t…

8 months, 1 week ago

How Do Telescopes See So Far Away?

In today's episode, we explore how telescopes gather and bend light so your eyes can see faraway moons, planets, stars, and galaxies in incredible de…

8 months, 1 week ago