Science Drops!

Why do we sneeze?

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

How does anaesthetic work?

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

How do we know the Earth is not flat?

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

Why do bees buzz?

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

Why does rain smell?

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

What are freckles?

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

Why don't we remember all our dreams?

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

How do bees make honey?

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

How does soap work?

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

How does hay fever work?

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

Why can geckos walk upside down?

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

Why do migratory birds fly in a V-formation?

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

The science of hard bread and soft cookies.

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.

How does stainless steel work?

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

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

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

What exactly are dimples?

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.

Why does toast always land butter-side down?

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

How does yeast work?

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

Are humans the only animals that laugh?

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

How do goldfish memories work?

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