Mirrors, sequins and glitter: what makes them shine?
Have you ever entered the mirror-verse and heard yourself talking back? Well, that’s what happens in today’s episode. We take a look (pun intended) at how mirrors work and talk to a scientist to find...
4 Feb 202028min
Aliens and UFOs: Making Sense of Myths, pt. 4
In the final episode of our series about myths and legends, we’re launching our imaginations into outer space! Monster expert Emily Zarka tells us about her favorite alien and why aliens fascinate so...
31 Dec 201932min
Mermaids, Kraken and the Loch Ness Monster: Making Sense of Myths, pt. 3
What’s lurking in the depths of the ocean? Or your local loch? We’re diving deep into the world of water-dwelling mythical creatures in part three of our series on myths. We’ll talk with monster exper...
24 Dec 201932min
Lost Cities: Making Sense of Myths, pt. 2
Was Atlantis a real city? If not, why have so many people gone looking for it? In part two of our series on modern myths and legends, we’re searching for lost cities. We’ll trace the origins of El Do...
17 Dec 201932min
Bigfoot, Unicorns and Dragons: Making Sense of Myths, pt. 1
Where do stories of unicorns, mermaids and Bigfoot come from? And do they have any truth to them? In this four-part series, we're tackling listeners' biggest questions about modern myths and legends. ...
10 Dec 201931min
How do pianos work?
Behind every piano’s polished exterior are thousands of parts. From keys to strings, they work together to produce a sound. In this episode, we take a field trip to a piano shop, peek behind the wall...
3 Dec 201927min
Flavor facts: Why food is so delicious
You might think flavor is what happens on your tongue – and it is. But it’s also so much more. Flavor is influenced by all the senses. How food looks, smells and feels can make a difference. Even the...
26 Nov 201937min
What was the first life on earth?
What was the first lifeform like? What was the first fish or mammal? Is it even possible to know? In this episode, we look to the fossil record to help us trace our roots back to the Last Universal Co...
20 Nov 201934min
