Science Drops!

Why do we sneeze?

Mon, 11 May 2020 09:24:25 GMT

What is the purpose of a sneeze?

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How does anaesthetic work?

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 08:52:01 GMT

We're glad it's available, but how does anaesthetic actually do its job?

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How do we know the Earth is not flat?

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:55:10 GMT

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Why do bees buzz?

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:40:26 GMT

It's a beautiful sound, but what does it do?

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Why does rain smell?

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:01:06 GMT

Click yourself smarter.

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What are freckles?

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:21:34 GMT

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Why don't we remember all our dreams?

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:03:12 GMT

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How do bees make honey?

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:31:25 GMT

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How does soap work?

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:33:46 GMT

Why do we need soap well as water to wash our clothes?

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How does hay fever work?

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:44:55 GMT

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Why can geckos walk upside down?

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 09:12:25 GMT

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Why do migratory birds fly in a V-formation?

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 09:12:35 GMT

Have you ever wondered why migratory birds fly in a distinctive V-formation?

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The science of hard bread and soft cookies.

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:18:58 GMT

It's an odd thing, isn't it? How bread goes hard when you leave it out overnight, yet cookies go soft?

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How does stainless steel work?

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:03:35 GMT

Have you ever wondered why stainless steel doesn't rust?

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

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:32:56 GMT

Have you ever wondered why planets are round rather than any other shape?

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What exactly are dimples?

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:40:43 GMT

Have you ever wondered what those symbols of cuteness actually are? The answer might surprise...

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Why does toast always land butter-side down?

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 23:12:57 GMT

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How does yeast work?

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:45:12 GMT

It helps create lighter-than-air bread. But how does yeast actually work?

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Are humans the only animals that laugh?

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:26:27 GMT

Are we really the only animals that laugh?

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How do goldfish memories work?

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:53:30 GMT

Is it true that goldfish remember things for only three minutes?

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Why is glass transparent even though it's rigid?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 09:50:51 GMT

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...

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Why do we have time zones?

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 18:57:11 GMT

Have you ever wondered why we have time zones?

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How does yeast work?

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 01:00:00 GMT

Yeast! How the heck does it work!

We've delved into the Science Drops! archives for this one, but we feel it bears repeating...

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Are humans the only animals that laugh?

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 22:11:28 GMT

This one will crack you up... are we the only animals that laugh?

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How do noise cancelling headphones work?

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 01:00:00 GMT

It feels like magic, but it's actually all about physics.

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What causes underarm pong?

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 01:00:00 GMT

An aromatic answer is needed for this one...

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How do flies eat?

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 01:01:00 GMT

This is a juicy one....

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

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:29:15 GMT

It's tempting, isn't it? But should we or shouldn't we?

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How does glue work?

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 01:00:00 GMT

A sticky question...

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How do woodpeckers peck without getting brain damage?

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 01:00:00 GMT

The secret behind nature's most gorgeous headbangers.

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Where do shoe sizes come from?

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:05:59 GMT

They're confusing and complicated, but how did we get them?

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What is bacterial resistance?

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 01:00:00 GMT

They're small, but very clever when it comes to survival...

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What is a supermoon?

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 01:00:00 GMT

It's gorgeous, but it also impacts us here on Earth.

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Why do we have times zones?

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 01:00:00 GMT

The clock is ticking....

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Why do feet smell?

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:32:37 GMT

A pungent query!

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How do spiders make webs?

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:26:51 GMT

They're incredible feats of engineering. But how are they made?

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Face friends!

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 16:10:55 GMT

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What would happen if you never brushed your teeth?

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 01:00:00 GMT

A sticky problem...

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How do tonsils work?

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

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How does snail slime work?

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:53:52 GMT

Snail superpowers.

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Why do we vomit?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT

It's awful, but it's a life-saver.

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What would happen if all the insects disappeared?

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT

The tiny titans that keep nature ticking over.

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How does hypnosis work?

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT

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Morning breath - what is it?

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:38:48 GMT

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!

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How does saliva work?

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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!

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The Warren

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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What is pus!

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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Why do we burp?

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:13:28 GMT

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Why do feet smell?

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:14:27 GMT

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Can chocolate kill your dog?

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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How does sleeptalking work?

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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Does drinking alcohol kill your brain cells?

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 08:15:11 GMT

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How do ice cream headaches work?

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:30:00 GMT

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Why do fizzy drinks taste different without the fizz?

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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How do tides work?

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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Is it true we only use a small portion of our brains?

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 07:55:52 GMT

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Why do cats lick their fur?

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:30:00 GMT

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Why don't planes have to be de-iced in the air?

Fri, 31 May 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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Why does alcohol sometimes make you dizzy?

Wed, 29 May 2019 14:28:18 GMT

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How does concussion work?

Fri, 24 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT

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Why do cats love boxes?

Fri, 24 May 2019 08:43:15 GMT

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Why do we have clothing sizes?

Tue, 21 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT

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What is lead poisoning?

Fri, 17 May 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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How does tetanus work?

Tue, 14 May 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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How does static electricity work?

Fri, 10 May 2019 08:28:21 GMT

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How does hay fever work?

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT

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What is a supermoon?

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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Why do some animals shake to dry off?

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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What would happen if you never went outside?

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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Why don't human animals have whiskers?

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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Why is the ocean blue?

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:36:11 GMT

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How does sleepwalking work?

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:58:24 GMT

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How does caffeine work?

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:08:14 GMT

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Why do cats have whiskers?

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:24:22 GMT

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Why are sunsets red?

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 09:20:06 GMT

Have you ever wondered why sunsets are red instead of, say, green?

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Why are buttons on men's and women's clothing on different sides?

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 17:53:29 GMT

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What is colour-blindness?

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 01:00:00 GMT

Do we all see the world in the same way?

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How do cravings work?

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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How does night-blindness work?

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:59:36 GMT

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Why do dogs eat grass?

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:54:11 GMT

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Tip-of-tongue syndrome

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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Why does your stomach rumble?

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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Why do we have seasons?

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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Why does the return journey seem faster?

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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What would happen if the Moon disappeared?

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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How do cravings work?

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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Tinnitus

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 01:00:00 GMT

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What are eye floaters?

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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Why do we have earwax?

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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Why can cats see so well in the dark?

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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Where does the kilogram come from?

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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How old is the Earth?

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:46:05 GMT

A special 'extended' episode (2 minutes) of Science Drops! that explains how to date a planet... hint: no Tinder involved.

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How does lightning work?

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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How do ships float?

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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How does quicksand work?

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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How do satellites stay up?

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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How long can you hold your breath?

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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Why were prehistoric animals so big?

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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Why are oceans salty?

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 10:33:28 GMT

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How does left-handedness work?

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 01:00:00 GMT

Why are most people right-handed? Or better still, how does left-handedness work?

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How do hailstones work?

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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How do vaccines work?

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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Why do flamingos stand on one leg?

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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Why do we itch?

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 01:00:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered why we itch on the ouside but not on the inside of our bodies?

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Why do some people taste colours and hear smells?

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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Why do some leaves turn colourful in the autumn?

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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How do boomerangs work?

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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How do you hear your voice?

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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Why does chilli burn?

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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What is dry ice?

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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How does bulletproof glass work?

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 01:00:00 GMT

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How do ducks stand on ice without their feet getting cold?

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 02:22:11 GMT

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Why does your nose run when it's cold outside?

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Why does your nose run when it's cold outside?

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Why does low atmospheric pressure bring bad weather?

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Why does low pressure bring bad weather?

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