But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Who created math problems? Why does one plus one equal 2 and not 11? Why do numbers go on ... more

Ever wondered why some spices burn your throat while others tickle your nose? Or why some ... more

It’s summer and that means slathering yourself with sunblock before you’re allowed to go r... more

How did horseshoe crabs get their names? Are they even crabs? And did they really exist be... more

Emoji are those little images you can send in text messages to friends and family. Nine-ye... more

Why do walrus look the way they do? Why do they have such long tusks? Do they have other t... more

What’s the difference between seals and sea lions? Do seals bark? Are they gray? Do harbor... more

What are atoms made of? Why is everything made of atoms? Why are atoms so small? How many ... more

How are records made? How does a record player make sound? Why are we still listening to a... more

Do you love tacos? Then you’re not alone! Tacos originated in Mexico but they’re popular w... more

No matter how old you are, you’re part of the economy, but it can be tricky to understand ... more

Fleas, lice, tapeworms and ticks - these are all examples of parasites, living organisms t... more

How do trains work? We went to Union Station in Washington, DC to answer a whole wagonload... more

How do people whistle? How does whistling make a sound? Why does your tongue change a whis... more

Are all cats afraid of water? Do wild cats bury their poop? How are the cats that live in ... more

If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpower to be–and what would you ... more

Who decides what robots look like? How do robots work and move? How are they controlled? A... more

Why can’t animals talk to us? Are humans the only animals that can talk? Can different spe... more

Why do we have to poop? Why does fiber make you poop? Why is poop brown? Why does it smell... more

Why do we worry and how can we deal with it? Why do we get anxious? Where does anxiety com... more

Election Day in the United States is November 5 this year and election officials across th... more

What is voting? Why (and how) do people vote? Why can’t kids vote? Why are there red and b... more

A new food-focused kids podcast is here. It’s called ChopChop and it’s part of a non-profi... more