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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.
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- Yesterday33 min
Why do turkeys gobble?
Why do turkeys like to jump on fence posts? Why do they gobble? Do they see well? Hear well? What’s up with the weird extra skin under their necks and flopping over their beaks? And why do Americans eat turkey for Thanksgiving? Join us on a walk in the woods with wildlife biologist Toni Mikula as we look for wild turkeys. Will we find any? And as for that Thanksgiving tradition, anthropologist Elan Abrell explains that turkey may not be quite as traditional as we think!Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript
- 2 weeks ago27 min
Where do pumpkins come from?
It’s autumn where But Why is based, in the northeastern United States, and we’re all thinking about pumpkins! We eat them in soups, pies, curry and even coffee! And they’re all over the place as part of whimsical seasonal decor, or carved into jack-o’-lanterns on people’s porches and front steps. But what do you actually know about these North American gourds? Where do pumpkins come from? Why do pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes? Why are pumpkins orange? How do pumpkins get really big? Why do pumpkins have that icky mess inside? Why do pumpkins float? We get the download from Chris Hernandez from the University of New Hampshire. Plus, the history of carving pumpkins with historian and author Regina Hansen.Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript
- 4 weeks ago40 min
Why are there Bigfoot-like creatures all over the world?
Have you heard of legendary creatures like Bigfoot, Yeti or the Loch Ness Monster? Maybe you’re on the lookout for them. Maybe you’re scared of them. Maybe you don’t believe in them at all! These creatures are sometimes called cryptids–hidden animals whose existence has never been proven. We’ve gotten a lot of questions about these mysterious and mostly made-up figures. So in this episode, we talk with cryptid expert (and skeptic) Daniel Loxton, co-author of “Abominable Science: Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and Other Famous Cryptids.” We talk about Bigfoot, Yeti, Nessie, Champ (our local lake monster here in Vermont!), mermaids and more! After listening to this episode, you decide: are cryptids fact, fiction, or something in between?Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript
- Oct 2, 202631 min
Why do we get growing pains?
As kids, you are constantly growing. You may not be able to feel yourself growing day to day, but if you’ve ever had achy legs at the end of a long day and been told, “Those are just growing pains,” it certainly SEEMS like you can feel yourself growing! In this episode we get answers to all kinds of questions about growing. Dr. Zurisadai Gonzalez Castillo, a pediatric neurologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, helps us understand: how tall can people grow? How do bones grow? Why do our nails and hair keep growing–and is it true our noses and ears never stop growing either?Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript
- Sep 18, 202636 min
300th Episode: What’s your favorite?
This is But Why’s 300th episode! It’s safe to say we’ve answered several thousand questions from kids all over the world. We asked our listeners to tell us about their favorite episodes and today we’re hearing from all of you! We also hear a bit from a few of the podcasts you have on repeat! Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript
- Sep 4, 202625 min
Why does my voice sound weird when it’s recorded?
How does our body make our voice? How do voice boxes work? What makes our voices so different? Why are boys' voices often lower than girls' voices? Why does your voice sound different when you are sick? Why does your voice sound weird when you listen to a recording of yourself? Answers to questions about voices with Dr. Anne Hseu, an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat doctor) at Boston Children’s Hospital. Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript
- Aug 21, 202630 min
What are fossils?
What is a fossil? How are they formed? Where are they found? What’s the oldest fossil, and what’s the biggest? When you think of a fossil you might be picturing a full dino skeleton preserved at a museum. But fossils come in many different shapes and sizes. We taped this episode all about fossils in front of a live audience at the South Burlington Public Library in Vermont, with special guest Charlotte Mehrtens, a retired geology professor from the University of Vermont.Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript
- Aug 7, 202647 min
Where do constellations come from?
How are constellations formed? How many stars are there? What are stars made of? Why are there stars in the sky? Why are stars white? Why are some stars red? Why do stars twinkle? Why do we only see the stars at night? Why is the north star always facing north? We answer your questions about the stars and astronomy with Talia Sepersky of the Museum of Science in Boston.Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript
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