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Back to SearchWhat is rubber?
Episode 164
#164
Something some common and useful in our everyday lives, from gloves to toy balls, what even is rubber? What makes it rubber, and what makes it …
2 years, 10 months ago
Bonus: 1,000,000 Downloads! - YouTube Live Replay
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 45
This month we have a special bonus episode. To celebrate reaching 1,000,000 downloads, we hung out with a bu…
2 years, 10 months ago
Why DO mosquitos bite some people more than others? (new research!)
Episode 163
#163
We've talked about mosquitos many times around here, why they bite us, how they find us, how to prevent them from biting us, etc. One thing tha…
2 years, 10 months ago
Do mosquitos bite some people more than others?
Episode 52
#052 Rebroadcast
This week, Melissa and Jam continue the topic of mosquitos (If you missed last week's, listen to it first). It's time to answer the…
2 years, 11 months ago
Bonus: Why is butter yellow? (and other questions)
Episode 242
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 44
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about butter, popcorn, vine…
2 years, 11 months ago
What is the greenhouse effect?
Episode 162
#162
Here's another summer topic, if you live in a somewhat warmer climate area, you've undoubtedly notice that cars can get insanely hot during the…
2 years, 11 months ago
Why does carbonated water have a taste?
Episode 26
#026 Rebroadcast
This week, Melissa and Jam discuss part of an often requested topic: carbonation. Does it have a taste? Like why does carbonated wa…
2 years, 11 months ago
What is popcorn?
Episode 161
#161
Summer's here, blockbusters are coming out, people will be headed to the movies, and nothing goes better with a movie... than popcorn. At least…
3 years ago
Bonus: Can coffee get HOTTER in an insulated mug? (and other questions)
Episode 238
Bonus Episode: Question and Response 43
In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about coffee in thermoses, …
3 years ago
What is whipped cream?
Episode 160
#160
Recently we talked about how butter is made from cream, but how is whipped cream made from cream? What is whipping? How does whip cream get foa…
3 years ago