Best I Slept Through Science Podcasts (2024)

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(Ep. 173) Canary Island Trip Report with Ryan Palmer 1:20:56

3M ago1:20:56

1:20:56

Ryan went to Spain! Finally!! From churros and chocolate to star gazing to black sand beaches, his school trip was full of excitement and new adventures!

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(Ep. 172) Spring Break Trip Reports with Cheryl & Ryan 1:16:21

5M ago1:16:21

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Cheryl and Ryan both took a trip on Spring Break, and they're here to share about it! Ryan went to Texas to watch the Eclipse, and Cheryl went on a Road Trip to California to visit family.By Ryan & Cheryl

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(Ep. 171) Spring Training Trip Report with Cheryl Webster 1:01:41

8M ago1:01:41

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We're popping in for a week to catch up on our travels over the last three years, and for Cheryl to share about her recent trip to Spring Training in Phoenix!By Ryan & Cheryl

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Lesson 94 - Final Lesson 1:11:50

11M ago1:11:50

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This is our last lesson, so Cheryl is asking Ryan as many questions as she can (listed below)! It's been fun learning together, but all good things must come to an end. It's never too late to learn about the world around you.00:00:00 - Intro00:01:56 - Plan for This Lesson00:06:11 - Why do ears pop on planes?00:06:24 - What are hiccups?00:07:13 - Wh…

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Lesson 93 - What is Astronomy? 50:00

11M ago50:00

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Ryan is super excited to talk all about Astronomy this week! This is our last lesson of the unit and there's a lot to cover. From what satellite's and probes actually do (besides take pictures) to our "cosmic address," there's a lot for Cheryl to understand! After the tour around space, Cheryl takes her final quiz and reflects on the unit as a whol…

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Lesson 92 - What is Meteorology? 33:56

11M ago33:56

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What do meteorologist do beyond just predicting the weather for the news or apps on our phones? And why do we call it "meteor-ology" when it's not about meteors from space? Learn more about what exactly meteorology is and you'll even get to hear Cheryl sing a song about the weather! It's never too late to learn about the world around you.This is pa…

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Lesson 91 - What is Geology? 36:58

11M ago36:58

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Do you remember the Rock Cycle? What are crystals and where do they come from? What exactly do geologists do other than study rocks? From dinosaurs to volcanoes, Cheryl learns a lot about geology and Ryan learns about "rock hounding!" It's never too late to learn about the world around you. This is part of the What is Science unit.Resources from th…

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Lesson 90 - What is Physics? 33:49

12M ago33:49

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Physics may be the most fundamental science, but sometimes it can be intimidating. What's it's purpose? What does it endeavor to understand? And what does it have to do with Yoda and time zones? Learn along with Cheryl to find out. It's never too late to learn about the world around you.This is part of our What is Science unit. Resources from this …

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Lesson 89 - What is Chemistry? 39:26

12M ago39:26

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What is the Periodic Table and why is it shaped the way it is? What's the difference between an atom and an element? And, most importantly, how is Chemistry like makeup? These and more questions all get answered this week as Cheryl learns more about what Chemistry really is. It's never too late to learn about the world around you. This is part of o…

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Lesson 88 - What is Biology? 38:20

12M ago38:20

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Ryan's "first love" science, this week he and Cheryl learn what exactly the study of Biology is. How is it organized, what do biologists actually study, and what's the best mnemonic to remember the levels of taxonomy? It's never too late to learn about the world around you. This is part of our What is Science unit.Resources from this episode:Episod…

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Lesson 87 - What is science? 35:09

1y ago35:09

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We're starting a new unit, which will also be our last unit: What is Science! We're starting with an overview of what science is and what science isn't and how to know the difference. Cheryl shares her perspective, as well as how it's changed during this podcast. It's never too late to learn about the world around you.This is part of our What is Sc…

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Lesson 86 - What are the ice giants? 43:33

1y ago43:33

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We've reached the last two planets in the solar system, Uranus and Neptune. We've seen some pretty interesting things on the planets we've visited, but there's still some unique things to learn about our planets with the last two, including a memorable previous name of one of them. It's never too late to learn about the world around you. This is pa…

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Lesson 85 - How could a moon of Saturn kill me? 38:19

1y ago38:19

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Saturn is best known for its rings, but how much do you really know about them? How big are they? How many are there? What are they made of? Saturn also has the most moons of any planet in the solar system and Cheryl gets to learn about some of the interesting and unique features of a few of them...including Ryan's favorite moon, Mimas. It's never …

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Lesson 84 - How long would I survive the storm on Jupiter? 25:55

1y ago25:55

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The big red spot. Super fast winds. The solar system's largest planet has a lot going for it and can be a dangerous place. Is Jupiter's big red spot more like a tornado or a hurricane? Is there lightning on Jupiter? Come learn more about the largest planet in the solar system with Cheryl! It's never too late to learn about the world around you.This…

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Lesson 83 - Can I breathe a gas planet? 20:59

1y ago20:59

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Cheryl has been confused by this for a while now: how can a planet be made only of gas? Does that mean there's no solid surface at all, or is the atmosphere just really thick? What would it be like to be "on" a gas giant planet? Could you breathe in the planet itself? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this lesson. It's never too late…

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Lesson 82 - Can I ride an asteroid? 35:09

1y ago35:09

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Between Mars and the gas giants are a bunch of small-ish rocks floating in space we call the asteroid belt. But what exactly is the asteroid belt and does it look like it does in Star Wars? More importantly, do we need to worry about an asteroid destroying all life on Earth? It's never too late to learn about the world around you.This is part of Ou…

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Lesson 81 - What would it take for humans to live on Mars? 33:30

1y ago33:30

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Of all the other planets in our solar system, we hear about humans living on Mars the most. Is that because it's the most similar to Earth? What challenges would still exist for humans to be able to live on Mars? It's never too late to learn about the world around you.This is part of Our Deadly Solar System unit.Resources from this episode:NASA Sol…

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Lesson 80 - Could a supernova destroy life on Earth? 33:38

1y ago33:38

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We've been working through the Solar System and have reached our home, the Earth! We already know lots of things that could kill us on Earth, but what about things out in space? Does a star exploding far away from us (a supernova) have the potential to be deadly too? Listen and find out! It's never too late to learn about the world around you.This …

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Lesson 79 - What makes Venus the hottest planet? 27:04

1y ago27:04

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Venus is farther away from the Sun than Mercury, but it's surface is 100 degrees hotter - how is this possible?! Does Venus have an atmosphere and if so, wouldn't have help it be cooler, not hotter? And what extreme condition on Venus' surface could kill you faster than the hot temperatures? It's never too late to learn about the world around you.T…

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Lesson 78 - How could I freeze on Mercury? 28:49

1y ago28:49

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The closest planet to the Sun, Mercury can get very hot, but would you believe you could also freeze to death on the planet? Would you also believe that a day on Mercury could be longer than it's year? How could these things be possible? Mercury is more interesting than you might realize! It's never too late to learn about the world around you. Thi…

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Lesson 77 - How close can I get to the Sun before burning to a crisp? 25:55

1y ago25:55

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We all know the Sun is hot, but how close could we get before getting totally burned? This week we start a unit about the solar system and the ways it can kill us! This is part of Our Deadly Solar System unit. Resources from this episode: How close can we get to the Sun? NASA has a good idea How close could a person get to the Sun and survive? How …

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Summer Break! 0:53

1+ y ago0:53

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Just like school, we're taking a break for summer. Don't worry, we'll be back in September. If you think of good questions during your summer adventures, be sure to email them to us: ISleptThroughScience@gmail.com It's never too late to learn about the world around you! Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter Theme …

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Lesson 76 - If a tree falls in the woods...? 39:34

1+ y ago39:34

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If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? That all depends on what sound actually is! Cheryl has some ideas and learns more about what sound is, how we hear, and how sound is connected to light. How much do you know about sound? It's never too late to learn about the world around you.This is part of the Invi…

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Lesson 75 - How does all my DNA fit in one cell? 34:22

1+ y ago34:22

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We hear a lot about DNA these days, but how much do you actually know about it? How much DNA do we have, where is it in our bodies, and why is it actually important for us? What does DNA actually do? See if what you think matches what Cheryl things and whether or not it's aligned with what's really going on. It's never too late to learn about the w…

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Lesson 74 - Why can't I breathe water? 37:49

1+ y ago37:49

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We're all familiar with the chemical formula for water: H2O. But if water has oxygen in it, and we need oxygen to breathe, why can't we breathe water? Lots of other animals are able to breathe underwater, so why can't we? What's different about lungs and gills that prevent us from getting oxygen from the water? Learn these answers along with Chery!…

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Lesson 73 - Why do sunburns happen? 21:12

1+ y ago21:12

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We know sunlight can cause a sunburn, but why? What is the light actually doing to our skin? Why don't we get a sunburn every time we go outside in the sun? And why does our skin continue to burn, even after we're out of the sunshine? Learn along with Cheryl for this week's lesson. It's never too late to learn about the world around you.This is par…

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Lesson 72 - What makes the wind blow? 29:35

1+ y ago29:35

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While it may seem simple, what actually makes the wind blow? Why don't we have wind every day? Does our spinning planet have anything to do with the wind? Cheryl applies things she's learned about temperature and pressure to try to answer the question. It's never too late to learn about the world around you.This part of our Invisible Things unit.Re…

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Lesson 71 - How does an electric motor work? 38:12

1+ y ago38:12

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Remember having a substitute teacher? This week we have a special guest to teach Cheryl (and Ryan) all about electric motors and what exactly electricity is in the first place. He even shows a demonstration of how to make your own electromagnet! It's never too late to learn about the world around you.This is part of the Invisible Things unit. Resou…

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Lesson 70 - Is soap self-cleaning? 33:01

1+ y ago33:01

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Inspired by a scene from the TV show Friends, Cheryl wants to know if soap is self-cleaning or not. Through talking about the science behind soap, Cheryl realizes she doesn't really know what soap does. Do you know? It's never too late to learn about the world around you.This is part of the Invisible Things unit. Resources from this episode: Freque…

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Lesson 69 - Do I have gravity? 34:18

1+ y ago34:18

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Gravity is something we experience every day, but do you know what it is and how it works? Does gravity pull bigger objects more than smaller object? Who was that scientist that threw stuff off of a tower to see how it all fell? These questions and more in this week's lesson. It's never too late to learn about the world around you.This is in our In…

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(Ep. 170) Greece & Italy Science Trip with Ryan Palmer 1:18:39

1+ y ago1:18:39

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We're back!! For one week. :) This week we're doing a cross over episode with Ryan & Cheryl's new science podcast, I Slept Through Science. Ryan will share about his trip to Greece & Italy, along with the cool science he got to experience while there. From illusions in Athens to volcanoes in Italy, there's lot's to experience! It's never too late t…

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Lesson 68 - Where's the science in Greece & Italy? 1:16:31

1+ y ago1:16:31

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This week we're doing a cross over episode with Ryan & Chery'ls previous travel podcast, Take Me With You. Ryan will share about his trip to Greece & Italy, along with the cool science he got to experience while there. From illusions in Athens to volcanoes in Italy, there's lot's to experience! It's never too late to learn about the world around yo…

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Lesson 67 - Why are we superstitious? 1:01:00

1+ y ago1:01:00

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Unlucky 13, don't step on a crack, black cats, breaking mirrors...while we might claim to not be superstitious, it's amazing how prevalent they are in societies all over the world. Little things we do or say are often rooted in superstitions. What are common superstitions we might believe or even repeat ourselves? Where did our superstitions come f…

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Lesson 66 - How do we know the Earth isn't flat? 37:09

1+ y ago37:09

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We know the Earth isn't flat, but what evidence do we have supporting this? If people think the Earth is flat, how do they explain things like the Sun and Moon and ships getting smaller as they sail away? How long have humans know the Earth isn't flat? And what does it mean to "invoke the conspiracy?" It's never too late to learn about the world ar…

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Lesson 65 - What makes food clean? 36:44

1+ y ago36:44

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Clean eating. Whole 30. Whole food. Natural. Organic. Removing toxins. There are lots of ideas connected to eating healthy. Are any of them true? Are any of them helpful? And what does Ryan get on his soapbox about? Listen this week and find out. It's never too late to learn about the world around you. This is part of the Quackery unit. Resources f…

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Lesson 64 - Is homeopathy the dilution solution? 29:25

1+ y ago29:25

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Homeopathy, naturopathy, and other types of alternative medicine. How are they the same and how are they different? What exactly does homeopathy say about curing ailments? And why does Cheryl call it the dilution solution? Listen to this week's episode to find out! It's never too late to learn about the world around you. This is part of the Quacker…

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Lesson 63 - How essential are the oils? 47:33

1+ y ago47:33

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Essential Oils are incredibly popular for their wonderful scents as well as their healing properties. But what about these oils is essential, anyway? And are they able to do all the things they claim? There are so many people who swear by them; how do we evaluate their experiences from a scientific perspective? And how exactly can you align your DN…

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Lesson 62 - Is ionized water good for me? 41:27

1+ y ago41:27

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Ionized water is marketed as a way to balance the pH of our bodies and alkaline water is supposed to be good for us, but is it? What exactly is pH, anyway? Join us this week to learn about how the placebo effect could contribute to the claims that ionized water can heal all sorts of ailments. It's never too late to learn about the world around you.…

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Lesson 61 - Does the position of the stars determine my personality? 36:44

1+ y ago36:44

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Astrology has been around for thousands of years. Since astrology has to do with the stars, does that make it scientific? What exactly is the Zodiac, and what does that have to do with my personality? Does astrology make any claims that science can test? Join us for our first look into pseudoscience. It's never too late to learn about the world aro…

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Lesson 60 - What is fog? 27:37

1+ y ago27:37

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Our last listener question for a while, we look into what fog is. Is fog just a cloud that's low to the ground? If so, why is it so close to the ground? Can fog rain? Is fog heavier than clouds? So many questions from such a simple question! It's never too late to learn about the world around you. \ Resources from this episode: How fog forms Fog Wh…

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Lesson 59 - Do trees have personal space? 26:58

1+ y ago26:58

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Though it might not seem immediately obvious, sometimes plants appear to want their own personal space. Crown shyness is an interesting phenomenon where the tops of trees stay away from each other. But how to trees know where other trees are and how to they stay away from them? Plants are much more complex than we often give them credit for! It's n…

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Lesson 58 - How do engines work? 34:36

1+ y ago34:36

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Another listener question this week about something that seems simple: engines. Do you know the difference between an engine and a motor? How do car engines actually make cars move? Where does all that energy come from? Find out how much Cheryl does (or doesn't) know about engines in this week's episode. It's never too late to learn about the world…

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Lesson 57 - Why does a faucet drip with rhythm? 30:33

2y ago30:33

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We've all been annoyed by the drip-drip-drip of water from a leaky faucet, but why is there a rhythm to the dripping? What prevents the water from simply leaking out continuously? And can water defy gravity? Listen to this week's lesson to find out. It's never too late to learn about the world around you. This is a listener question. Resources from…

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Lesson 56 - Why do heaters smell bad when turned on? 21:50

2y ago21:50

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If you don't have to run your heater all year, you're probably familiar with the smell that accompanies turning it on again in the fall. But what causes that smell? Is something burning? What does it mean for something to burn, anyway? Does there have to be fire for something to burn? Join Cheryl as she learns answers to these and more questions th…

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Lesson 55 - Why does the liquid in a straw stay up when you cover the top? 25:22

2y ago25:22

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This week's question is about drinking straws. Have you ever put your straw in a drink, held your thumb on the top of the straw, and pulled it out of the drink? What keeps the liquid inside the straw? Why doesn't it fall out? Does this mean the liquid is defying gravity? Join us for this week's lesson to find out. It's never too late to learn about…

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Lesson 54 - What is the vacuum of space? 33:32

2y ago33:32

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If movies are to be believed, when you are in space, opening a door can have disastrous consequences. Can space really suck all the air out of a spaceship? What about all those science teachers who say that "science doesn't suck?" Learn all about this, as well as a new way to find out if Ryan is excited about a topic, in this week's lesson. It's ne…

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Lesson 53 - What is Fire? 34:56

2y ago34:56

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Lesson 53 What seems like a simple question ends up being more difficult that you might think: what exactly is fire? Is it a solid? A gas? Something else? And what causes the actual light we see? This week Cheryl & Ryan tackle a listener question from Katie that turns out to be something lots of people have asked and others have struggled to answer…

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Lesson 52 - Is reading in dim light bad for your eyes? 24:59

2y ago24:59

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We've all heard it: reading in dim light is bad for your eyes. But is it true, or is it a myth? Lisa, one of our listeners, asks us this question and Cheryl and Ryan do their best to get to the bottom of it, including learning a bit more about why pirates wear eye patches! It's never too late to learn about the world around you. This is a listener …

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Lesson 51 - What are hangovers? 27:35

2y ago27:35

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After partying a little too hard for New Year's, sometimes we experience a hangover, but what exactly is a hangover and what causes it? And, most importantly, can it make your brain shrink? Cheryl learns more about dehydration, diuretics, and even hormones to help understand that nauseous, achy, head-splitting feeling the morning after imbibing too…

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Lesson 50 - How does singing carols work? 25:34

2y ago25:34

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Singing Christmas carols is a long tradition, but it got Cheryl thinking: how does singing work? And is the voice box even a real thing? To answer this, Ryan and Cheryl talk about vocal cords and remember back to Lesson 9 about whistling. We even get Cheryl singing a carol for us! It's never too late to learn about the world around you. This is par…

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