But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

By: Vermont Public
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  • But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid's first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org!
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  • What’s a seal? What’s a sea lion?

    What’s a seal? What’s a sea lion?
    May 2 2025

    What’s the difference between seals and sea lions? Do seals bark? Are they gray? Do harbor seals live in snowy regions? Why do sea lions eat fish? Why do sea lions fight each other? Seals and sea lions are pinnipeds, fin-footed marine mammals, and we’re learning all about them today with a visit to the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California, where marine biologist Adam Ratner answers all your pinniped questions!

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    You can watch the sea lions at San Francisco’s Pier 39 no matter where you live by checking out the live stream at pier39.com/sealions!
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    29 mins
  • Do atoms never touch?

    Do atoms never touch?
    Apr 18 2025

    What are atoms made of? Why is everything made of atoms? Why are atoms so small? How many atoms are there in the world? How did scientists find atoms if we can’t see them? How do atoms get their color? We learn about atoms with Dr. Ben Still, author of “Particle Physics Brick by Brick” and “The Secret Life of the Periodic Table.” His new book, “How the Universe Works,” will be released in September.


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    Further reading:

    Cosmic History - NASA

    The Secret Science of Atoms

    DOE Explains...Nucleosynthesis | Department of Energy

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    29 mins
  • How are records made?

    How are records made?
    Apr 4 2025

    How are records made? How does a record player make sound? Why are we still listening to and buying records when there are so many digital ways to listen to music?! But Why visits Gold Rush Vinyl in Austin, Texas to learn how little plastic beads become brightly colored records that can play back your favorite music or sounds.


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    24 mins

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Learning about how things work and learning new things

Learning new things about every single thing in life and how my body works inside

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