Science Drops!

Have you ever wondered why stars twinkle? Or why the Earth is round rather than, say, square or triangular? Or even why we have earwax?Science Drops! answers these - and many other thorny science questions - in a fun-filled 90 seconds!<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

How do noise cancelling headphones work?

It feels like magic, but it's actually all about physics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-06
02:01

What causes underarm pong?

An aromatic answer is needed for this one... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-03
01:46

How do flies eat?

This is a juicy one.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-28
01:37

How does hypnosis work?

A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-29
02:08

Morning breath - what is it?

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. To celebrate, we'll be asking the hosts of some of the other podcasts snuggled up in The Warren to occasionally host a Science Drops! episode. Today it's the turn of Liam Geraghty, founding member of The Warren and host of the wonderful Meet Your Maker - a culture show about the people who make the things we love. So, if you'd like to hear more great Irish podcasts, then hop on over to www.thewarren.ie where the kettle is always on. Bring headphones. And carrots! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-26
02:31

How does saliva work?

Science Drops! is now a proud member of The Warren podcast network, the home of great Irish podcasts. Hop on over to www.thewarren.ie to hear some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland. if you like what you heasr, please spread the word! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-22
01:38

What is pus!

A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-05
01:44

Why do we burp?

A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-01
01:33

Why do feet smell?

A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-31
01:40

Pimples: to pop or not to pop....

It's tempting, isn't it? But should we or shouldn't we? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-25
01:38

How does glue work?

A sticky question... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-21
02:13

How do woodpeckers peck without getting brain damage?

The secret behind nature's most gorgeous headbangers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-18
02:02

Where do shoe sizes come from?

They're confusing and complicated, but how did we get them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-07
01:57

What is bacterial resistance?

They're small, but very clever when it comes to survival... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-04
01:54

What is a supermoon?

It's gorgeous, but it also impacts us here on Earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-31
01:48

Why do we have times zones?

The clock is ticking.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-28
01:45

Why do feet smell?

A pungent query! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-24
01:51

How do spiders make webs?

They're incredible feats of engineering. But how are they made? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-21
01:49

Face friends!

A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-23
02:27

What would happen if you never brushed your teeth?

A sticky problem... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-20
01:29

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