What happens when lightning strikes water?
It’s one thing to watch a storm roll in from the safety of your own home, but what if you’re out in the middle of the ocean and things start to head in a stormy direction? Jonathan Smith, a faculty re...
4 Apr 20245min
Why does bread change color and texture in the toaster?
Bread is the best. But you know what makes bread even better? Toasting it. That brown crunchy exterior with the springy chewy center can’t be beat. But how does a toaster transform bread into toast? W...
3 Apr 20245min
Do worms sleep?
Worms! Some of us love them - some of us are terrified of them! But have you ever wondered how they get their rest? Physicist Daniel Gonzales is the expert on all things worms and sleep and he’s here ...
2 Apr 20245min
Which is older, the sun or the moon?
Human beings have told stories and made art about the sun and the moon for as long as we’ve existed! Both of them were in the sky long before humans evolved. But just how old are they? And is the s...
1 Apr 20245min
How can parrots mimic other sounds?
Parrots are one of the few animals in the world that can mimic human speech and other sounds. But how exactly do they do it? We asked bird expert Amanda Bender to help us find the answer. Got a questi...
22 Mar 20245min
Can a moon have a moon?
One of the best things about looking up at the night sky is gazing at our big, beautiful moon. But why do we get to have all the fun? Can a moon have its own moon? Harvard graduate student Chantanelle...
21 Mar 20244min
If ants like sweet things, why don't they attack beehives?
Ants, they’re just like us. They like picnics, hills, and sweet things! But if ants like sweets so much, do you think they ever attack beehives? We asked bee researcher Dr. Alina Nino to help us find ...
20 Mar 20245min
What is tree bark made of?
If you’ve ever hugged a tree (and we hope you have!) you’ll know that the outside of a tree can be bumpy, prickly, and can even scrape your skin. That’s because trees are covered in tree armor – other...
19 Mar 20245min
