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!
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Why do we need soap well as water to wash our clothes? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Have you ever wondered why migratory birds fly in a distinctive V-formation? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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.
Have you ever wondered why stainless steel doesn't rust? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Have you ever wondered why planets are round rather than any other shape? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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.
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It helps create lighter-than-air bread. But how does yeast actually work? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Are we really the only animals that laugh? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Is it true that goldfish remember things for only three minutes? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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.
Have you ever wondered why we have time zones? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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.
This one will crack you up... are we the only animals that laugh? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It feels like magic, but it's actually all about physics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
An aromatic answer is needed for this one... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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It's tempting, isn't it? But should we or shouldn't we? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The secret behind nature's most gorgeous headbangers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
They're confusing and complicated, but how did we get them? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
They're small, but very clever when it comes to survival... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's gorgeous, but it also impacts us here on Earth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The clock is ticking.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A pungent query! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
They're incredible feats of engineering. But how are they made? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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A sticky problem... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Snail superpowers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's awful, but it's a life-saver. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The tiny titans that keep nature ticking over. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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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.
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.
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.
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