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Have you ever wondered why stars twinkle? Or why the Earth is round rather than, say, square or triangular? Or even why we have earwax?Science Drops! answers these - and many other thorny science questions - in a fun-filled 90 seconds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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United States

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Have you ever wondered why stars twinkle? Or why the Earth is round rather than, say, square or triangular? Or even why we have earwax?Science Drops! answers these - and many other thorny science questions - in a fun-filled 90 seconds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Why do we sneeze?

5/11/2020
What is the purpose of a sneeze? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:43

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How does anaesthetic work?

4/23/2020
We're glad it's available, but how does anaesthetic actually do its job? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:51

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How do we know the Earth is not flat?

4/22/2020
A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:02:03

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Why do bees buzz?

4/21/2020
It's a beautiful sound, but what does it do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:02:18

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Why does rain smell?

4/20/2020
Click yourself smarter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:37

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What are freckles?

4/17/2020
A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:49

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Why don't we remember all our dreams?

4/16/2020
A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:45

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How do bees make honey?

4/15/2020
A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:02:56

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How does soap work?

4/14/2020
Why do we need soap well as water to wash our clothes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:39

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How does hay fever work?

4/9/2020
A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:02:12

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Why can geckos walk upside down?

4/6/2020
A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:33

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Why do migratory birds fly in a V-formation?

4/3/2020
Have you ever wondered why migratory birds fly in a distinctive V-formation? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:42

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The science of hard bread and soft cookies.

4/1/2020
It's an odd thing, isn't it? How bread goes hard when you leave it out overnight, yet cookies go soft? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:39

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How does stainless steel work?

3/31/2020
Have you ever wondered why stainless steel doesn't rust? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:02:14

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Why is the Earth round rather than, say, square or rectangular?

3/30/2020
Have you ever wondered why planets are round rather than any other shape? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:38

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What exactly are dimples?

3/28/2020
Have you ever wondered what those symbols of cuteness actually are? The answer might surprise... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:37

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Why does toast always land butter-side down?

3/27/2020
A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:39

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How does yeast work?

3/26/2020
It helps create lighter-than-air bread. But how does yeast actually work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:35

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Are humans the only animals that laugh?

3/24/2020
Are we really the only animals that laugh? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:44

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How do goldfish memories work?

3/24/2020
Is it true that goldfish remember things for only three minutes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:02:29