But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Do earthworms have eyes?

How do we learn to swim?

What’s it like to compete in the Olympics?

Why do we wear clothes?

Who invented pizza?

Why do oranges have peels?

Do people eat bugs?

Why do cicadas come out every 17 years?

Where does the sky end?

Why are cockroaches so yucky?

How do crocodiles chomp?

Why do ballerinas wear ballet shoes?

This podcast episode explores the history, evolution, accessibility, technical aspects, and personal motivations of ballet. It discusses the origins of ballet in the French courts and its modern-day interpretations, highlighting the role of King Louis XIV and the influence of the Russians. The episode emphasizes the ac...

What is a solar eclipse?

This podcast episode explores the science behind solar eclipses, including their occurrence, rarity, effects on the environment and animal behavior, safety precautions for viewing, importance in studying the sun's atmosphere, impact on Earth, ancient beliefs and myths, and personal experiences of eclipse chasers. It em...

How do invasive species take over?

This podcast episode explores the concept of invasive species and their impact on ecosystems, specifically focusing on the Burmese python in the Everglades National Park and the spotted lanternfly in the eastern United States. Invasive species are non-native plants or animals that can out-compete native species for res...

Can snowstorms have thunder?

Why do we need glasses?

Why do we have two eyes if we only see one image?

What if the world started spinning backward?

What makes you happy?

What's it like to be bilingual?

This podcast journey delves into the fascinating world of multilingualism, exploring the ways language shapes identity, communication, and learning, with personal anecdotes and perspectives from language learners, parents, and children.