Author: Josh
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Can We Travel through Time?
Today, we imagine a world where time machines are real and explore what that would actually mean. We meet famous time travel ideas like the Grandfather Paradox and the Predestination […]
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Why Do We Laugh?
Why do we laugh when we hear a silly joke or when someone tickles us? In this episode, we explore what happens in the brain and body when we laugh, […]
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How Do We Keep Track of All the Animals?
How do scientists sort all the animals on Earth? In today’s episode, we climb from the biggest group to the smallest one and learn how Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, […]
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Why Do Birds Sing?
Why do birds sing? Is it just for fun, or is there a reason behind all those chirps, whistles, and songs you hear in the morning? Today, we explore how […]
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What Would Happen If You Stopped Drinking Water?
Have you ever wondered why your parents always tell you to drink water? Today, we explore why water is the most important drink for your body. You’ll discover how water […]
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Captain Curious: Why Is Uranus Sideways?
Captain Curious heads to Uranus, the seventh planet with a blue-green glow from methane. We explore why Uranus “rolls” on its side, how its extreme seasons work, why it is […]
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How Do Bones Heal After They’re Broken?
Have you or someone you know ever broken a bone? Today, we’re exploring how bones heal themselves after a break. From blood clots to calluses, your body acts like a […]
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Why Do People Have Allergies?
Why do people sneeze so much during allergy season? Today, we explore what allergies are, why the immune system gets confused by pollen, and how things like histamine cause runny […]
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Why Do We Need to Brush Our Teeth?
Have you ever wondered why we actually need to brush our teeth? Did you know that there’s a whole science behind how brushing protects your teeth and gums from bacteria, […]
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When Were Board Games Invented?
We travel back thousands of years to find out what the very first board game was… from ancient Egypt’s Senet to Mesopotamia’s Royal Game of Ur (the oldest game with […]
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