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Episodes from Why Though? with Dr. Matt Agnew
Why Do My Dog's Paws Smell Like Doritos?
Have you ever sniffed your dog's paws and noticed they smell kind of like Doritos? Not because your dog is secretly snacking on chips... because of something much more microscopic.In this episode of Why Though?, Dr Matt Agnew investigates the tiny living world on your dog's paws. What are bacteria and yeast? Why are dog paws such a perfect home for microbes? And what are they actually doing in there that smells exactly like corn chips?What you'll learn:Dog paws smell like Doritos because of tiny living things called bacteria...
Do Fish Get Thirsty?
Fish spend their whole life in water. But do they actually drink it? Turns out the answer depends entirely on which fish you ask.In this episode of Why Though?, Dr Matt Agnew dives into what thirst really is, why saltwater and freshwater fish handle water in completely opposite ways, and why sharks are the cleverest rule-breakers in the ocean. Plus a kid in a shark costume makes an appearance. Obviously.What you'll learn:Thirst is your body's alert system... and your body is about 60% waterSaltwater fish live in super salty water, so...
Why Is Pluto No Longer a Planet?
Pluto used to be the ninth planet in our Solar System. Then in 2006 everything changed. Dr Matt Agnew explains why... and it's a better story than you think.In this episode of Why Though?, we travel back to 1930 when astronomer Clyde Tombaugh spotted a tiny moving dot in the night sky and made one of the biggest discoveries in space history. We find out what happened when scientists discovered Eris... a Pluto-like world that was even heavier than Pluto. And we learn the three-rule checklist that decides what actually counts as a planet....
Why Does Helium Make Our Voice Sound Funny?
Ever heard someone talk after a helium balloon and suddenly sound like a tiny squeaky mouse? There's real science behind it... and it's weirder than you think.In this episode of Why Though?, Dr Matt Agnew investigates the helium voice mystery. Why do balloons float? Why does sound travel faster through helium? And how does all of that flip a normal voice into instant chipmunk mode? Plus we find out about a super-heavy gas that does the exact opposite... making voices go deep and booming. What you'll learn:Helium is less dense than...
Why Does Eating Ice Cream Too Fast Give Me a Headache?
Ever bitten into ice cream too fast and felt a sudden sharp pain in your forehead? That's brain freeze... and there's real science behind it.In this episode of Why Though?, Dr Matt Agnew breaks down exactly what's happening inside your mouth and your brain when ice cream hits too hard and too fast. Why do your blood vessels squeeze and then suddenly open again? And why does your brain sometimes "feel" the pain in your forehead when the cold started on the roof of your mouth?What you'll learn:Brain freeze...
Why Though? is Coming Soon
Hey! I'm Dr Matt Agnew and I've got a brand new podcast coming your way very soon.Why Though? is the show for kids who can't stop asking questions. And I mean the really good ones... why do dog paws smell like Doritos? Why are farts smelly? Do fish actually get thirsty?Every episode we take one big question and turn it into a science adventure. Weird facts, real answers, and stuff that'll make you see the world completely differently.Why Though? The show for little scientists who love asking...
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