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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Podcasts · Kids & Family

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

148 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid's first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org!

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Lizard tail regeneration and autotomyEctothermic temperature regulation in reptilesReptile specimen preservation and museum curationLizard scale structure and functionGecko adhesion and van der Waals forcesLizard eye adaptations and transparent scalesReptile and amphibian classificationLizard dietary specialization and teeth morphologyLizard vocalizations and communicationDesert adaptation in reptiles

Analyzed Episodes

Apr 17, 2026

How do lizards grow their tails back?

Lizard tail regeneration and autotomyEctothermic temperature regulation in reptilesReptile specimen preservation and museum curation

Apr 24, 2026

Are Komodo dragons really dragons?

Chameleon color-changing mechanismsKomodo dragon venom and bacteria in salivaLizard camouflage and coloration

May 1, 2026

Why does green mean go and red mean stop?

Traffic signal technology and control systemsColor psychology in traffic safety designRoad infrastructure and pavement engineering

May 15, 2026

What are eels?

American eel migration and life cycleGlass eel population monitoringCatadromous fish biology

Apr 3, 2026

But Why turns 10!

Black bear hibernation physiologyAnimal hibernation mechanismsWoodchuck hibernation behavior

May 16, 2025

Who invented emoji?

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

May 30, 2025

Are horseshoe crabs…crabs?

Horseshoe Crab Biology and AnatomyMarine Ecosystem ConservationMigratory Shorebird Populations

Jun 13, 2025

Why do we need to use sunscreen?

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

Jun 27, 2025

Why do some people like spicy food?

Capsaicin and spice toleranceMultisensory taste perceptionFood preservation and pickling

Jul 11, 2025

Who created math problems?

History of Mathematics and Number SystemsMathematical Problem-Solving StrategiesFibonacci Sequence and Patterns in Nature

Mar 20, 2026

What's it like to be a Kid Governor?

Youth Civic Engagement ProgramsKid Governor Elections and PlatformsHomelessness Awareness and Solutions

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

Aug 8, 2025

Who invented the English language?

English Language Etymology and OriginsHistorical Sound Changes and the Great Vowel ShiftSilent Letters and Spelling Irregularities

Aug 22, 2025

Why are puffins' beaks so colorful?

Atlantic Puffin Biology and BehaviorSeabird Conservation and Population RestorationAnimal Sexual Maturation Signaling

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

Sep 5, 2025

How are glaciers formed?

Glacier Formation and DynamicsClimate Change and Global WarmingIce Core Analysis and Paleoclimatology

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

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

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

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