How the Space Race Worked

How the Space Race Worked

In the 1950s and 60s, the United States and the Soviet Union battled it out to see who would dominate the race for outer space. The Soviets got out to an early lead, but the U.S. would ultimately win. Learn all about the Space Race in this week's episode.

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How Sea Monsters Work

How Sea Monsters Work

Legends of sea monsters are as old as humanity, and some ancient cultures even credited with creating the universe. Even today when the sea washes something odd ashore we see monsters - we understand ...

30 Dec 201436min

Josh and Chuck's 2014 Christmas Extravaganza!

Josh and Chuck's 2014 Christmas Extravaganza!

It's that time of year again! Time to get cozy and tuck in with Josh and Chuck as they spread glad tidings and warm Christmas cheer. Tune in to hear about Letters to Santa, A Christmas Story, mulled w...

25 Dec 201438min

How the GED Test Works

How the GED Test Works

The GED test was once part of a non-profit organization. That all changed in 2014, when it was privatized, made more expensive and more difficult to pass. But that also brought about a couple of more ...

23 Dec 201432min

How Cinnamon Works

How Cinnamon Works

In another commodities edition of SYSK, Josh and Chuck dive into the world of cinnamon, once the world's most prized and pricey spice. But did you know it was really just dried up tree bark? Learn mo...

18 Dec 201437min

Boomerangs: Magic Sticks of Physics

Boomerangs: Magic Sticks of Physics

The physics behind returning boomerangs literally may be the most difficult concept to understand in the entire body of science. Join Josh and Chuck as they try their absolute best to describe how boo...

16 Dec 201429min

Homeschooling: Not Just For Hippies and Religious People Anymore

Homeschooling: Not Just For Hippies and Religious People Anymore

Back in the 1970s, homeschooling was illegal in the U.S., but after activists of all stripes lobbied lawmakers, schooling kids at home has become a viable option for parents. And as more and more have...

11 Dec 201449min

How The Hum Works

How The Hum Works

There is a mysterious droning sound often described as like a diesel engine idling that is severely impacting the quality of life of 2 percent of people in places around the world. The thing is, no on...

9 Dec 201437min

How X-Rays Work

How X-Rays Work

Like many huge discoveries, X-rays were accidentally stumbled upon. That serendipity led to a medical breakthrough still in use today. Learn about how X-rays are created and why they make such delight...

4 Dec 201438min

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