Science Questions We Probably Know the Answers To: Recent Episodes
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In this episode you will learn how Fortnite relates to physical science. You will learn about gravity and what happens when someone breaks you down in Fortnite. You will also learn about rolling friction, when you drive your lambo. You will learn about elastic energy, when you jump on a launch pad. You will also learn about kinetic energy, when your Fortnite character runs. You will learn about all of this with the special feature of Player 556!
We will be taking a look at light rays and how much a certain amount of light can blind someone.
This episode is about the relationship is between temperature and altitude. We will be exploring why when you go higher, the temperature is lower. We will also be discussing the atmosphere and how it is colder than at sea level. With this information, you can understand how altitude affect temperature
This is why that one wave went 1720 feet high. A waves height is determined by the speed of the wind, the amount of time and the distance that the wind travels. The farther the wave goes the slower it becomes. That is why waves get so high.
We did research on how the size and material of a pan affects how long it takes for a brownie to be fully cooked.
Physics behind kicking football , how to get proper form, and what is the farthest you can kick a football.
Aerodynamics takes place when the pinewood derby car is going down the track. The smoother/leaner the car the less air particles it has to push out the way, which by doing this it allows the car to have greater speeds.
In this podcast you will learn about how Snapchat lenses work and how they are able to detect our faces and put a lens on our face. Snapchat lenses are created from computer technology that collects pixilations to recognize your face and facial features to put fun lenses and more.
We will be going over the best way to throw a paper airplane and we will go over the science behind it. We will also use definitions behind the science. We will be talking about the aerodynamics of a paper airplane. Anyways hope you enjoy our podcast.
Magnets have many purposes and can do many things that change how we do things in the world. With magnets, we can connect certain objects such as iron and cobalt. With magnets, we can pick up lots of things made from iron and cobalt at once instead of having to pick things up with our hands very slowly. This helps us because its a big time saver and we can do alot more things whenever we are keeping up with our work.
In this episode, our AWESOME podcasters are going to describe how flying and stunting in cheerleading works!!
We will ask questions that will get answered by different professors. We will learn how big black holes are and whether or not they can be destroyed. Listen in to know what they are called and what happens when so,etching enters them.
Have you ever wondered how the electric guitar even works, and how it makes the sound come out the amp? In our podcast, we will be going through each and every step in the process of the electric guitar from the vibrations of the strings to being able to hear it on stage. The guitar has inspired so much of who we are today, and I hope that you can finally understand how much influence it has on our very own lives today.
What makes ketchup taste better? When it’s stored in the fridge or in the pantry, it is scientifically proven that ketchup last/taste better when it’s stored in the cold.
It’s time to answers this popular question. Can you actually die if you get hit by a penny falling off the top of the Empire State Building? We explore energy, air resistance, experiments, and even do some math in this episode of Science Questions We Probably Know the Answers To.
Light transmitting happens all the time and you may not even realize it. Light transmits through different kinds of objects: translucent, opaque, and transparent objects. These type of objects are all different to one another when it comes to light transmitting through them because light travels through them so easily. For example, light travels through transparent objects the easiest because of the clear material they are made up of. Listen to our podcast to find out more about light transmission.
Today, we are learning about magnets and why they attract. Magnets are used in our everyday lives and yet a lot of us don’t know how they work. In this podcast you learn everything you need to know about magnets and their uses. I hope this is both informative and entertaining to watch. Thanks for listening!
In today’s episode we will talk about some Spunky a science jobs that you might be interested in. Will discuss jobs like, forensics science technicians, strength and conditioning coach, museum technician, and light designer. These jobs involve light, lenses, temperature, and other science stuff. Let’s begin,!
There’s multiple theories and ideas the blue light glasses don’t work. Really they are protecting your eyes from danger, such as decreasing your memory and causing sleep loss. It can also damage your retina while passing through your cornea. These are a few of the mini. There is other things you can do such as avoiding technology and staying arm length away from your device but, really your eyes should stay protected with blue light glasses or screen covers.
Why does the ocean appear blue, but water in my cup is clear? Well, the actual answer is that the water is always live, you just can’t see the world when there isn’t enough water. The more water there is the more like the water can absorb. So, the more water there is no more of the color blue. When there’s only a little wall,, it isn’t enough to absorb and reflect the color blue so it appears clear.
We will talk about the things that affect the way a curveball acts. Like speed of the pitch the faster it is the more it breaks. The way the air around the ball is how the ball curves. The way the ball is like an airplane wing, because it’s curved downward.
Have you ever wondered how cheer stunting actually works? Well it’s because of physical science. The most important factor in cheerleading is force, energy, and motion. Each different component contributes to making the stunt work. The lack of one, could totally ruin the stunt or not make it possible to let the flyer off the ground or bring her down smoothly and safely. Listen to learn more!
Welcome back to Science Questions We Probably Already Know the Answers To! In this episode we will discuss how glow sticks work. This will include what chemicals are used and how these chemicals are stored. We will also cover how they interact with each other.Finally we will a talk about how glow stick light is produced and what affects the light produced. I hope you enjoys today’s episode.
This podcast goes over the science behind basketball shoes. We will find out the answer to if basketball shoes make you jump higher.
Do your eyes ever turn red in flash pictures? Well on this podcast you can not only learn why your eyes turn red, but you can also learn how to prevent it too. This podcast gives informative information about all parts of the eye. You will gain more knowledge about different things. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the cause of the red eyes!
Do you know why mentos and coke react? Something occurs when they both react to make an explosion.There are two types of reactions a chemical reaction and a physical reaction, and this is a physical reaction.To learn more about this subject please tune into our next podcast.
Have you ever wondered why there are big waves in the ocean but not in lakes? In this episode we answer the question of why do oceans have waves, but other bodies of water do not.
Are you tired of being stuck in traffic? Well fear not. With the hyperloop, you will no longer need to wait in stationary traffic or mope around in your car! Tune in for more information!
In today’s episode of Science Questions We Probably Know The Answers To, we will be exploring color blindness and how it works. As you might know when a person is colorblind it means that their perception of color is altered or they have issues seeing some of the colors others have no problem seeing. Color blindness immediately correlates with the electromagnetic spectrum and how our brain perceives wavelengths. The severity of color blindness can often range from being severe to less severe.
Colors are something that we see everyday. A new question about them is arising: do we all see colors differently? What if we all see the color green, but see it in different ways? We will be exploring this question on today’s podcast episode.
Welcome back to our podcast, science questions you probably know the answer to. We will discuss what what happen if the earth stopped spinning. We will discover what gravity and inertia is and go into detail on the causes and effects. It will be a fun and interesting podcast with all fact and no cap.
On this episode we will learn how massive planes lift off and stay in the air with only those engines.
In this podcast today, we will be taking a deep look into shockwaves and their characteristics. We will identify what is and what makes a shockwave. Also, we will explain some misconceptions about shockwaves and how they are used. By listening to this podcast, you will become an expert on them.
Have you ever wondered how cheetahs are able to run so fast? In this episode of Science Questions We Probably Know The Answers To we will find out how cheetahs are able to reach these speeds and the science behind it. Our episode will highlight the cheetahs speed, motion, and the aerodynamics of its character. Listen to our podcast about the fastest animal on the planet with your hosts Caroline, Mary Beth, and Avery
The speed of light in generally considered to be the universal speed limit. Nothing with mass is supposed to exceed that limit, so what if you did? Today’s host Ayden and Remy answer that question. Get ready for your mind to be blown, with a few wacky shenanigans
Moving through various points of time is known as time travel. We’ve all seen it in movies, but no one has ever done it. No one has attempted it yet because it is highly risky and could result in serious injury. Tune into learn why time travel isn’t being attempted on humans.
Coming soon. Do you want to know why bread goes stale? Well, watch this episode of Science Questions We Probably Know the Andrews To. This week we are discussing the science behind stale bread. Bread goes stale for many reasons. We will discuss how bread becomes stale, and easy ways to fix it.
The sky turns different colors because particles in the sky scatter sunlight which causes different colors to appear. Although blue and violet appear more commonly, green, red, pink, yellow, gray, and white can also appear. The color depends on the time of the day, position of the sun, pollution, and the weather.
In this episode, our experts will explore the science behind touch screens, and how they really work. Our doctors of science will talk about the different types of touch screens, and how they each work. We will also be explaining how styluses and fingers can actually cause something to happen behind the screens. Stay tuned to find out: How do touch screens really work?
In this episode we explore the concept of time travel. Our question today:“Is time travel possible?” We cite experiments and scientist to answer the question everyone has asked.
In this episode we are going to explore the behavior of whipped cream and why it deflates. We will also talk about different types of colloids, temperatures, molecules, and density and how they relate to whipped cream. We will take a look at the different ways to stabilize whipped cream, as well. This episode is perfect for all our listeners who like to experiment in the kitchen.
Have you ever wondered how massive, gravity-sucking blackholes form in space? In this podcast, you can learn everything from how black holes form, to how scientists discover them! We explain the specifics of supernovae and their effects on stars, the difference between several types of black holes, and how explosions in space create these dense areas of force. Although black holes are invisible, this podcast brings light to many mysteries surrounding them.
This podcast is about what happens when a star explodes. A supernova is what scientists call a star explosion. They are the largest explosions ever seen to this day. You will also learn about what happens to a star after the supernova actually takes place. I thank you in advance for listening to our podcast.
Our podcast is about why coke and mentos react. In our podcast we talk about why the reaction happens when the mentos are dropped into the coke. During this project we figured out that the reaction is not a chemical reaction so keep listening to hear what it really is. We also talk about what factors make the reaction bigger or smaller. Enjoy!
Pizza is so good but why, is it the dough? We believe it’s the yeast that makes it so unique. Yeast is one of the oldest fungi that makes the dough rise and taste so good. Be sure to listen to our podcast to find out why yeast makes pizza dough rise.
Our podcast is called Science Questions We Probably Know the Answers to. Our topic is does cold water boil faster than hot water. In our podcast we will give you the facts and science behind our topic. Our podcast will teach you a cool hack on boiling water. If you want to find out more information go and watch our podcast to find out.
What would happen if two identical cars going at the same speed had a head on collision? Newton’s first law says objects in action or staying still can only change motion when an unbalanced force acts upon it which means the cars will keep going and collide. Newton’s 3rd law states that for every force there is an equal and opposite force.
Our podcast is going to discuss how cellular devices pick up radio waves.Cell phone’s convert voices into a signal which turns into radio waves. The radio waves transfer through a satellite to other cell phones. You should listen to find out facts on how cellular devices work
Our podcast is all about dry ice. Listen to our podcast to learn what dry ice is and other interesting facts. Did you know that dry ice is really carbon dioxide in a solid state? Also, you can learn the real reason why dry ice smokes.
When you hold your t-shirt up to your eyes, you can see through it a little bit. Does this make it translucent or opaque? In this episode of Science Questions we Probably Know the Answers To, we will answer this question. We present facts that will give listeners a better understanding of light but also of fabric in general. We also provide a helpful trick that can determine the translucency/opaqueness of your shirt.
This episode of our podcast is all about thermal scopes. In our podcast we discuss the uses of thermal scopes. We also discuss how thermal scopes work. We promise you will not regret listening to our podcast.
Our podcast episode is about how glass breaks without contact. Before researching the topic, we were not sure if it was even possible to break glass without contact. After much research, we found out that it is possible, although difficult. Even though it is indeed possible, we were still puzzled. We had no idea how it worked. Now that we have researched further and fully understand the topic, we are here to explain how glass breaks without contact to the people who are confused. There are many ways to break glass using your voice and we hope you enjoy learning all about how to break glass with your voice.
In today’s episode, Ella, Gillian, Katie, and Abby will be finding out if there is gravity in space and if so where it is present. We also explore what gravity is and how it affects our world.
This episode explains how solar panels work. It also contains the limitations of solar panels. Even the perks of solar panels are in the episode! With exciting facts describing photovoltaic cells, this episode is sure to be fun!
Wanna come on a scientific adventure? Then follow me to come explore the topic of Why some people are better at dunking than other and the physics behind dunking. Wanna hear a mix of good music and great facts, then subscribe to our podcast and tune in for our next podcast.
Our podcast was about how an instant camera develops an image. The development of the picture uses 3 different layers of film. Our podcast goes into detail on all of the chemicals involved in the pictures. The film reacts to the flash of the camera causing the particles to ionize and create the image.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you threw a piece of pure sodium into a body of water? If you know what happens, have you ever wondered why? What happens to the water afterwards? All these questions are answered in this episode of “Science Questions We Probably Know The Answer To!”
This episode, we are going to be talking about light and how it applies to Polaroid film. Light plays a very important part in the creation of a picture in your Polaroid photo. We will take you through an amazing adventure to see the magical process of how a Polaroid works with light. Zoom in on your listening skills, and we will see you in a snap!
Our podcast is about the importance of sunscreen. It includes facts about the ingredients and why you should wear it to protect your skin. It even provides jokes about the sun and when the best days to wear sunscreen. Stay tuned for our podcast to be released!
According to professional meteorologist and scientist thunder is caused by thunderstorms,which is formed when warm air rises and cold air sets.This causes lighting to form which creates thunder which is extremely loud. There are 3 different types of thunder - peals, rumbles, and rolls. It can be as louder than 120 decibels which is the same as a chainsaw. Thunder is so loud it can damage property and your ears. The pitch depends on how close your are to the producer of the sound which is known as the Doppler effect which can change the sound and pitch of thunder.
Our podcast was about why apples turn brown and how to prevent it. We also discussed what the chemical process of this is. During the podcast, we invited in “guests” to answer questions and explain facts about our topic. We end with a summary of our topic, and some pretty corny puns.
Our podcast is about Polarized sunglasses. Also how they block out the UV rays. In this podcast we learned about photoreceptors and different frequencies. We also learned about glare. We hope you learned something from this podcast because we did!
Exploring the topic of breaking glass with your voice has been very fun to do. This topic can teach a wide variety of topics, varying from sound waves to the consistency of glass. We hope you enjoy learning this topic as much as we have! Have fun listening! -Cole, Bailey, Brady, and Emma Claire
Have you ever wondered how glasses actually work? This is a common question that people have! In this podcast we will be exploring that question. We will also explain what types of glasses there are and how an eye chart helps to determine if you have 20/20 vision. So, how do glasses work? Listen to this podcast to find out!!
Our podcast is about force on a baseball.How much force you put into your bat. You can swing the bat faster to have more force. All in all,our podcast is about how far you can hit a baseball.
In this podcast, we explore why leaves change color. Not only do we do this, but we also explain factors that affect them. This podcast is educational, while also being fun to learn about. If you would like to listen more about our podcast, please tune in.
This podcast is about the infamous theory of the white hole. We talk about what they are and what they do in the space-time continuum. In this podcast, we also talk about the possibility of black holes and white holes leading to alternate universes. This could be the answer to travel through space, time, and the entire universe. Tune in to listen and learn about the possibility of this mind blowing topic.