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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

144 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

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Apr 3, 2026

But Why turns 10!

Black bear hibernation physiologyAnimal hibernation mechanismsWoodchuck hibernation behavior
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May 16, 2025

Who invented emoji?

Emoji history and origins in 1990s JapanUnicode standardization of emoji across platformsVisual communication design and semiotics
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May 30, 2025

Are horseshoe crabs…crabs?

Horseshoe Crab Biology and AnatomyMarine Ecosystem ConservationMigratory Shorebird Populations
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Jun 13, 2025

Why do we need to use sunscreen?

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation and skin damage mechanismsSunburn prevention and treatmentChemical vs. mineral sunscreen formulations
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Jun 27, 2025

Why do some people like spicy food?

Capsaicin and spice toleranceMultisensory taste perceptionFood preservation and pickling
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Jul 11, 2025

Who created math problems?

History of Mathematics and Number SystemsMathematical Problem-Solving StrategiesFibonacci Sequence and Patterns in Nature
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Mar 20, 2026

What's it like to be a Kid Governor?

Youth Civic Engagement ProgramsKid Governor Elections and PlatformsHomelessness Awareness and Solutions
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Jul 25, 2025

Chameleons, jellyfish and ballerinas! Check out But Why Bites

U.S. Presidential Term Limits and Constitutional LawBallet Pointe Shoes and Dancer TrainingSolar Eclipse Science and Safety
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Aug 8, 2025

Who invented the English language?

English Language Etymology and OriginsHistorical Sound Changes and the Great Vowel ShiftSilent Letters and Spelling Irregularities
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Aug 22, 2025

Why are puffins' beaks so colorful?

Atlantic Puffin Biology and BehaviorSeabird Conservation and Population RestorationAnimal Sexual Maturation Signaling
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Aug 29, 2025

How does wildfire smoke travel so far?

Wildfire smoke transport and atmospheric circulationJet stream dynamics and long-distance particle travelClimate change and forest desiccation
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Sep 5, 2025

How are glaciers formed?

Glacier Formation and DynamicsClimate Change and Global WarmingIce Core Analysis and Paleoclimatology
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Sep 19, 2025

When did volcanoes start existing?

Volcanic eruption mechanics and magma pressure buildupTectonic plate boundaries and volcanic system formationGeothermal energy generation and utilization
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Oct 3, 2025

Why do horses sleep standing up?

Icelandic horse breed characteristics and historyHorse anatomy and skeletal structureHorse sleep patterns and predator-avoidance behavior
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Oct 17, 2025

How is candy made?

Hard candy manufacturing and crystallization controlGummy and jelly candy production using starch castingRock candy production and design embedding
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Oct 31, 2025

Why are there so many colors?

Light wavelengths and color perception physicsRetinal cone cells and photoreceptor typesColor blindness and color vision deficiency
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Nov 14, 2025

How big is a Macy's parade balloon?

Parade Float Design and EngineeringGiant Character Balloon FabricationHeat Sealing and Fabric Assembly
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Nov 28, 2025

What’s an oboe? How does a flute work? What’s a viola?

Flute embouchure and mouth positioning techniquesDouble reed construction and maintenance in oboe playingWoodwind instrument fingering systems and pitch control
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Dec 12, 2025

How do oysters make their shells?

Oyster Shell Formation and Mollusk BiologyBillion Oyster Project Restoration InitiativeNew York Harbor Ecosystem Recovery
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Dec 19, 2025

Why do goats sound like humans? A Cozy Critters Collaboration

Animal vocalization and vocal cord biologyComparative anatomy between humans and mammalsAnimal communication systems and signaling
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