Podcasts by Science Drops!

Why do we sneeze? from 2020-05-11T09:24:25

What is the purpose of a sneeze?

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What are freckles? from 2020-04-17T08:21:34

A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity.

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Why can geckos walk upside down? from 2020-04-06T09:12:25

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Why do migratory birds fly in a V-formation? from 2020-04-03T09:12:35

Have you ever wondered why migratory birds fly in a distinctive V-formation?

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The science of hard bread and soft cookies. from 2020-04-01T09:18:58

It's an odd thing, isn't it? How bread goes hard when you leave it out overnight, yet cookies go soft?

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How does stainless steel work? from 2020-03-31T09:03:35

Have you ever wondered why stainless steel doesn't rust?

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What exactly are dimples? from 2020-03-28T13:40:43

Have you ever wondered what those symbols of cuteness actually are? The answer might surprise...

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How do goldfish memories work? from 2020-03-24T08:53:30

Is it true that goldfish remember things for only three minutes?

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Have you ever wondered why you can't see through wood or why glass is transparent even through it's rigid?

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Why do we have time zones? from 2020-03-22T18:57:11

Have you ever wondered why we have time zones?

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Are humans the only animals that laugh? from 2020-03-11T22:11:28

This one will crack you up... are we the only animals that laugh?

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How do flies eat? from 2020-02-28T01:01

This is a juicy one....

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Pimples: to pop or not to pop.... from 2020-02-25T10:29:15

It's tempting, isn't it? But should we or shouldn't we?

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How do woodpeckers peck without getting brain damage? from 2020-02-18T01:00

The secret behind nature's most gorgeous headbangers.

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How do spiders make webs? from 2020-01-21T17:26:51

They're incredible feats of engineering. But how are they made?

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What would happen if you never brushed your teeth? from 2019-12-20T01:00

A sticky problem...

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How do tonsils work? from 2019-12-17T00:00

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How does snail slime work? from 2019-12-13T09:53:52

Snail superpowers.

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Why do we vomit? from 2019-12-10T12:00

It's awful, but it's a life-saver.

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What would happen if all the insects disappeared? from 2019-12-06T12:00

The tiny titans that keep nature ticking over.

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Morning breath - what is it? from 2019-11-26T00:38:48

Science Drops! is now a proud member of The Warren podcast network, the home of some of the most innovative and remarkable podcasts in Ireland.

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How does saliva work? from 2019-11-22T01:00

Science Drops! is now a proud member of The Warren podcast network, the home of great Irish podcasts.

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The Warren from 2019-11-18T06:00

Welcome to The Warren - the home of great Irish podcast and the brand new home of Science Drops!

On this very special episode, we're going to introduce you to the people behind some of Ir...

What is pus! from 2019-11-05T01:00

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Why do we burp? from 2019-11-01T10:13:28

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Why do feet smell? from 2019-10-31T12:14:27

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Can chocolate kill your dog? from 2019-07-12T01:00

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How does sleeptalking work? from 2019-07-09T01:00

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Does drinking alcohol kill your brain cells? from 2019-06-21T08:15:11

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How do ice cream headaches work? from 2019-06-18T00:30

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Why do fizzy drinks taste different without the fizz? from 2019-06-14T01:00

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How do tides work? from 2019-06-11T01:00

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Is it true we only use a small portion of our brains? from 2019-06-07T07:55:52

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Why do cats lick their fur? from 2019-06-04T00:30

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Why don't planes have to be de-iced in the air? from 2019-05-31T01:00

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Why does alcohol sometimes make you dizzy? from 2019-05-29T14:28:18

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How does concussion work? from 2019-05-24T12:00

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Why do cats love boxes? from 2019-05-24T08:43:15

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Why do we have clothing sizes? from 2019-05-21T12:00

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What is lead poisoning? from 2019-05-17T01:00

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How does tetanus work? from 2019-05-14T01:00

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How does static electricity work? from 2019-05-10T08:28:21

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How does hay fever work? from 2019-04-26T12:00

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What is a supermoon? from 2019-04-19T01:00

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Why do some animals shake to dry off? from 2019-04-16T01:00

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What would happen if you never went outside? from 2019-04-05T01:00

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Why don't human animals have whiskers? from 2019-04-01T01:00

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Why is the ocean blue? from 2019-03-29T15:36:11

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How does sleepwalking work? from 2019-03-22T16:58:24

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How does caffeine work? from 2019-03-19T14:08:14

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Why do cats have whiskers? from 2019-03-15T11:24:22

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Why are sunsets red? from 2019-03-12T09:20:06

Have you ever wondered why sunsets are red instead of, say, green?

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What is colour-blindness? from 2019-03-01T01:00

Do we all see the world in the same way?

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How does night-blindness work? from 2019-02-22T15:59:36

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Why do dogs eat grass? from 2019-02-22T15:54:11

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Tip-of-tongue syndrome from 2019-02-19T01:00

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Why does your stomach rumble? from 2019-02-15T01:00

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Why do we have seasons? from 2019-02-12T01:00

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Why does the return journey seem faster? from 2019-02-08T01:00

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What would happen if the Moon disappeared? from 2019-02-05T01:00

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How do cravings work? from 2019-02-01T01:00

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Tinnitus from 2019-01-29T01:00

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What are eye floaters? from 2018-12-18T01:00

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Why do we have earwax? from 2018-12-14T01:00

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Why can cats see so well in the dark? from 2018-12-11T01:00

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Where does the kilogram come from? from 2018-12-07T01:00

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How old is the Earth? from 2018-12-03T11:46:05

A special 'extended' episode (2 minutes) of Science Drops! that explains how to date a planet... hint: no Tinder involved.

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How does lightning work? from 2018-11-30T01:00

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How do ships float? from 2018-11-26T01:00

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How does quicksand work? from 2018-11-23T01:00

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How do satellites stay up? from 2018-11-19T01:00

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How long can you hold your breath? from 2018-11-12T01:00

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Why were prehistoric animals so big? from 2018-11-09T01:00

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Why are oceans salty? from 2018-11-05T10:33:28

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How does left-handedness work? from 2018-11-02T01:00

Why are most people right-handed? Or better still, how does left-handedness work?

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How do vaccines work? from 2018-10-22T01:00

A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity.

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Why do flamingos stand on one leg? from 2018-10-19T01:00

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Why do some leaves turn colourful in the autumn? from 2018-09-28T01:00

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How do boomerangs work? from 2018-09-24T01:00

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How do you hear your voice? from 2018-09-21T01:00

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Why does chilli burn? from 2018-09-17T01:00

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What is dry ice? from 2018-09-10T01:00

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How does bulletproof glass work? from 2018-09-07T01:00

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How do ducks stand on ice without their feet getting cold? from 2018-08-27T02:22:11

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Why does your nose run when it's cold outside? from 2018-08-13T05:00

Why does your nose run when it's cold outside?

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