Explore Your Curiosity

It’s something so natural that we take it for granted — but when you think about it, it’s a little strange. Why does water come out of our eyes? And why does it happen when we’re happy? Or sad? Or scared? Or exhausted? In this episode we dive into our mysterious emotional tears, find out […]

Guy and Mindy go on a home tour of some of the strangest homes and habitats in the animal kingdom. And the one that stops them in their tracks was built with pee bubbles and butt breathing?! What creature would call such a place a home? Find out, as we dive deep into one of the weirdest nesting habitats in the natural world!

Why do people need to sleep? How do we actually go to sleep? How does sleeping get rid of toxins in the brain? And how come when it's nighttime I don't want to go to sleep but when it's morning I don't want to wake up? Those questions and more, all about sleep. We're highlighting an episode from 2018 with pediatric sleep psychologist Dr. Lisa Meltzer. And stay tuned; our next episode is all about dreams!

Why do dogs look and act so different from each other? Listener Finley has two Chihuahuas named Peanut and Maggie, and she wants to know why they have different head shapes. She thinks it might have something to do with their DNA. It turns out scientists are studying what makes dogs the way they are, with the help of gigantic books of doggie DNA. Geneticist Jessica Hekman takes us on a journey through the history of dog breeding and into the cutting-edge science that’s helping us understand what makes our pups so special. Come explore genetics through dog breeds! Learn more about dog breeds and behavior in our interview with Jessica Hekman, available to our Patreon supporters! To get access with a pledge of just $1/month and up, go to patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Get more information about dog genetics and Darwin’s Ark on the blog post on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com....moreCopy Link

Come in, come in! We’re playing around with the speed of music! In the fourth episode about clocks, we give our metronomes a workout — this episode is designed for kids to experiment with the playback speed function on most podcast players, inviting them to adjust the speed of the our music & conversation from 1x to 2x to 1/2x. We introduce the basics of musical tempo, figure out how to tap along to Parry Gripp’s pleasantly danceable 136 bpm tune Pancake Robot, and wonder why super-slow-moving things always find themselves in a molasses analogy. Thanks to Parry Gripp for contributing Pancake Robot to our family’s dance playlist, to regulator clock expert Johnny Flower for chiming in about the speed of clocks, to Izzy for not being bored very often, and to all you parents and siblings out there willing to let a small human mess with the speed of this podcast. We’re putting out a final call to kids who want to share their thoughts about The Future. To find out more or to be on the show, visit www.earsnacks.org...moreCopy Link

Private wants to know what happens to the food we eat

In this episode of Go With Nugget for Kids, we are heading to the city of Mysore (Mysuru), India. 🇮🇳 We’re meeting 11-year-old Ahan, who takes us on a tour of the royal heritage of his hometown and the incredible Indian wildlife found in southern India. We’ll hear about beautiful palaces, the important tiger conservation, and how a leopard broke into the local zoo! We’ll also learn about the Dussehra festival, monsoon season and delicious Indian food.  Loved this episode? Please subscribe and leave us a review. ❤️🤗 Need travel advice? Join the Nugget Collective. Looking for family travel inspiration?  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Want to leave feedback or request a destination? Email us at podcast@nugget.travel.  Want to be on our show? Submit your idea here. Want to become a Nugget contributor for the Nugget website? Sign up here. We can’t wait to hear from you! xo Hosted and produced by: Ranjana Wingender Armstrong and Veronique Langlois Kinsey Theme Music by: Andrew and Polly from Ear Snacks A big thank you to Ahan for helping us produce this episode and to his dad for sharing his incredible wildlife photos with us. Go With Nugget for Kids is part of Nugget, a global community for parents to share and discover unique travel itineraries for memorable family vacations. The post India for Kids: Learn about Tigers and the Royal Heritage of Mysore appeared first on nugget....moreCopy Link

The Marlowe and the Shakespeare strike a deal. Also, contain your excitement, but we're starting up a monthly newsletter! It'll contain book recommendations, podcast recommendations, puzzles, jokes, news and more! Sign up here.We always love sounds, art and jokes sent to earth@finncaspian.com. And don't forget about Griffin's Sound Club! Send yours! You can also, of course, call our voice mail: 773-683-3166. If you have a second, and can rate or review the show in iTunes, we would be so grateful! It really helps get the word out. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids, and is proud to be part of the Kids Listen collective of makers of quality audio for kids. And please do send us anything you like. We'll use it on the show! You can also shoot us an email or call 773-683-3166....moreCopy Link

Eadweard Muybridge made history with his photos, including one of a running horse. It's more interesting than it sounds. Tycho Brahe lost his nose, but made some wild discoveries about our solar system - before he could even get a telescope. Mick performs his version of Tico Tico, which he calls "Tycho Tycho." All this and more in this funny episode of The Past and The Curious!

Good morning… welcome to KidNuz. I’m Tori. It’s Friday Jan 17, 2020. And we begin with.. The new manager of the Mets getting the boot in record setting time. Carlos Beltran signed on with New York just last November, but he’s already out of job for getting caught up in what is arguably the biggest cheating scandal in baseball history. Mr. Beltran used to play for the Astros – the team that used video equipment to steal signs from opposing catchers – and he’s now the third manager to lose his job in the fallout. Houston fired AJ Hinch after Major League Baseball released its findings, and a day later the Boston Red Sox parted with Alex Cora after he, too, admitted to wrongdoing while with the Astros. For the first time, new techniques have allowed scientists to identify the oldest solid material ever found on Earth. The stardust, that came from a meteorite, is between five and seven billion years old. This meteorite landed in Australia when it fell to Earth 50 years ago. It’s now being kept at the Field Museum in Chicago. The museum’s expert on meteorites says they examined tiny grains in the stardust which are essentially time capsules of the period before our solar system’s sun was born. To separate the ancient grains from the newer ones, the scientists crushed fragments of the meteorite into a powder.. then dissolved it in acid, leaving only the pre-solar particles intact. One expert described it as burning down a haystack to find the needle. Britain’s Prince Harry was seen in public yesterday, for the first time since announcing a big change for his family.. and for what could be his final official appearance as a royal. The Duke of Sussex hosted what is normally a rather ordinary rugby demonstration by school children at Buckingham Palace. He joked with the young players that they mustn’t ruin the grass or else he’d get in trouble. There was speculation that Prince Harry was in big trouble with his grandmother Queen Elizabeth after announcing that he and his wife Meghan Markle would step back from their senior royal duties and live part time in Canada. But after a big family summit at the palace on Monday the Queen issued a statement saying there would be a period of transition, to work out details allowing Harry and Meghan to begin a new life as an independent family. There’s a chance you might someday end up going to college at the same time as your grandparents. That’s because a growing number of senior citizens are returning to university through programs called University Based Retirement Communities. These students, in their 60’s, 70’s , 80’s and beyond not only live near the campus, but they also take classes there, use the school’s library and gym, attend artistic performances and cheer in the stands. All this activity not only stimulates older folks intellectually but also socially, which many say helps keep them feeling young. The arrangements don’t come cheap but for many of the participants, they feel it’s a wonderful way to spend their golden years. Jeopardy’s greatest player of all time, Ken Jennings may be an expert in many categories.. but he was wrong about one thing.. himself. Jennings admitted he didn’t think he’d win the recent big quiz show contest.. in fact he kept turning the TV show down when they asked him to participate. Jennings said it’d been 15 years since he set a 74-game win streak. But Jennings ended up with the tournament of champions trophy this week, winning 3 out of 4 matches. He beat out 2 previous big-time winners, James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter for the 1-million-dollar prize and bragging rights as Jeopardy’s GOAT. That’s it for KidNuz. Now, the KidNuz quiz: 1) How old is the oldest solid material found on Earth? Between five and seven billion years old. 2) Who is the greatest Jeopardy player of all time? Ken Jennings 3) Where will Prince Harry and his wife spend part of their time as an independent family? In Canada. 4) Who’s the latest to lose his job over the Astro’s sign stealing scandal? New Mets manager Carlos Beltran, who used to play with Houston. In one for the road…. riders on the number 7 train in New York City are getting a little bonus for the next week. The voice making the announcements on the subway will be none other than actress.. and New York City native.. Awkwafina whose real name is Nora Lum. Some of the pre-recorded messages contain a few humorous jabs at city life, like.. “You are now entering Manhattan.. hope you brought money!” Comedy Central is paying for the spots as a promotion for the stars upcoming show, called “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens.” Before we go.. our KidNuz birthday shout outs for today go to: Ian in Macungie, Pennsylvania, Adelyn in Grants Pass, Oregon and and Laura in Oakland, CA . This weekend, we celebrate Lily in Gilbert Arizona James in Menlo Park, California and Humza in Irvine, California. Plus we want to give a big wave to Mrs. Hiscock’s 6th grade class at Brookside Intermediate in Philips, NL Canada Have a great weekend and we hope you tune in again for more KidNuz, Monday morning.       The post 01.17.2020 appeared first on KidNuz....moreCopy Link

Short & Curly listeners Harry, Max and Hugo live on farm surrounded by all kinds of animals: pets, livestock, and also pests like feral pigs. Some animals they love, some animals they hate, and some are just another member of the herd. Why do we value some animals differently from others? Come with us as we get a tour of their farm. And a warning, this episode deals with the death of animals.

Young activists share their idea about making butterflies to symbolize the 15,000 children in detention centers in the US. What does it mean to be an activist? Kaia and Lily will tell you in this episode. Find out what inspired them and hear their interview with CultureStrike artist/activist Kat Evasco. Learn how your family can be involved in The Butterfly Effect: Migration is Beautiful movement at www.butterflyeffectmigration.org This episode features the song, “Until You’re Free” from the new Alphabet Rockers’ album, The Love. ...moreCopy Link

"Do House-Elves Clean Your Brain While You Sleep?" That's the title of an exciting new article featured in Frontiers for Young Minds by Ken Paller. Ken is a professor at Northwestern University where he designs experiments that can provide insights into memory and our conscious experiences. On this episode, he visits The Show About Science Studios to talk about his article, cognitive neuroscience, memory, and how sleep affects our brains.

In this episode we talk about why we feel different emotions and why it's important to talk about those feelings. We also meet a doctor who can help us if we are having a hard time understanding different feelings.