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How Do Calculators Work?
In today’s episode, we break down how calculators really work by following the exact steps they use to solve math problems. We explore base 10 (the way humans normally write […]
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How Do Solar Panels Work?
In today’s episode, we explore how solar panels turn sunlight into electricity. We learn what photons are and how silicon solar cells can set electrons into motion! Curious Kids Every […]
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How Are Monster Trucks Built?
In this episode, we learn… Steel tubing forms the protective driver structure Four-link suspension controls the enormous axles Fiberglass creates a lightweight outer body Curious Kids Every Day is a […]
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What Was the World’s First Video Game?
In this episode, we learn… The Cathode-Ray Tube Amusement Device was invented in the 1940s Screen-based electronic games appeared in the 1950s Spacewar! was the first game to spread outside […]
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What Makes Food Spicy?
In this episode, we learn… Capsaicin activates heat-sensing nerve endings Pepper heat concentrates in pale inner tissue Milk proteins help carry capsaicin away Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, […]
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What Are the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)?
In this episode, we learn… How solar wind energizes Earth’s magnetosphere Why atmospheric gases produce different colors How magnetic fields guide energetic electrons Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, […]
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How Does AI (Artificial Intelligence) Know So Much?
In this episode, we learn… How training data teaches language patterns Why models predict text in small pieces What hallucinations are and why you should always double check! Curious Kids […]
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How Long Would It Take to Walk Around the World?
What if you tried to walk around the entire planet? How long would it take? Get ready to explore some big numbers and surprising facts about the size of the […]
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How Do Our Eyes See?
Have you ever looked closely at your eyes in the mirror? In today’s episode, we explore how your amazing eyes actually work… from capturing light to sending signals to your […]
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How Deep Is the Sand at the Beach?
In this episode, we learn… Beach depth changes from place to place Waves and storms rearrange beach material Water fills spaces beneath the water table Curious Kids Every Day is […]
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