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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!

Colette Kinsella: Red Hare Media, multimedia producer

  • May 11, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Why do we sneeze?

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 1:44


What is the purpose of a sneeze? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does anaesthetic work?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 1:51


We're glad it's available, but how does anaesthetic actually do its job? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do we know the Earth is not flat?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 2:03


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Why do bees buzz?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 1:44


It's a beautiful sound, but what does it do? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why does rain smell?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 1:46


Click yourself smarter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What are freckles?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 1:49


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Why don't we remember all our dreams?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 1:45


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How do bees make honey?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 1:49


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How does soap work?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 1:40


Why do we need soap well as water to wash our clothes? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does hay fever work?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 1:39


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Why can geckos walk upside down?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 1:33


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Why do migratory birds fly in a V-formation?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 1:42


Have you ever wondered why migratory birds fly in a distinctive V-formation? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The science of hard bread and soft cookies.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 1:39


It's an odd thing, isn't it? How bread goes hard when you leave it out overnight, yet cookies go soft? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does stainless steel work?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 1:40


Have you ever wondered why stainless steel doesn't rust? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why is the Earth round rather than, say, square or rectangular?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 1:39


Have you ever wondered why planets are round rather than any other shape? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What exactly are dimples?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 1:38


Have you ever wondered what those symbols of cuteness actually are? The answer might surprise... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why does toast always land butter-side down?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 1:39


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How does yeast work?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 1:35


It helps create lighter-than-air bread. But how does yeast actually work? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are humans the only animals that laugh?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 1:45


Are we really the only animals that laugh? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do goldfish memories work?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 1:57


Is it true that goldfish remember things for only three minutes? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why is glass transparent even though it's rigid?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 1:39


Have you ever wondered why you can't see through wood or why glass is transparent even through it's rigid?Bonus feature: a cameo by an orange-coloured head of state... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do we have time zones?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 1:36


Have you ever wondered why we have time zones? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does yeast work?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 1:33


Yeast! How the heck does it work!We've delved into the Science Drops! archives for this one, but we feel it bears repeating... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are humans the only animals that laugh?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 1:45


This one will crack you up... are we the only animals that laugh? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do noise cancelling headphones work?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 2:00


It feels like magic, but it's actually all about physics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What causes underarm pong?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 1:46


An aromatic answer is needed for this one... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do flies eat?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 1:37


This is a juicy one.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 1:38


It's tempting, isn't it? But should we or shouldn't we? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does glue work?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 2:12


A sticky question... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do woodpeckers peck without getting brain damage?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 2:02


The secret behind nature's most gorgeous headbangers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where do shoe sizes come from?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 1:57


They're confusing and complicated, but how did we get them? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is bacterial resistance?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 1:54


They're small, but very clever when it comes to survival... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is a supermoon?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 1:48


It's gorgeous, but it also impacts us here on Earth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do we have times zones?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 1:45


The clock is ticking.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do feet smell?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 1:51


A pungent query! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do spiders make webs?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 1:49


They're incredible feats of engineering. But how are they made? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Face friends!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 2:27


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What would happen if you never brushed your teeth?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 1:29


A sticky problem... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do tonsils work?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 1:22


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How does snail slime work?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 2:04


Snail superpowers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do we vomit?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 1:58


It's awful, but it's a life-saver. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What would happen if all the insects disappeared?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 1:40


The tiny titans that keep nature ticking over. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does hypnosis work?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 2:08


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Morning breath - what is it?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 2:31


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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does saliva work?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 1:38


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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Warren

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 24:45


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 Ireland's most remarkable and innovative podcasts. If you like what you hear, hop on over to http://thewarren.ie to hear more great storytelling. And if you REALLY like what you hear, tell a friend, share on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter, or give us a rating on iTunes.   Thank you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is pus!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 1:44


A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do we burp?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 1:33


A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do feet smell?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 1:40


A tiny podcast that's big on curiosity! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can chocolate kill your dog?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 1:49


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How does sleeptalking work?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 1:49


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