Everyday Science Questions Answered

Everyday Science Questions Answered

Alessio Guarino

Episodes 10
Avg. Duration 5m
Activity Dormant
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode May 2025

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

"Everyday Science Questions Answered" is a podcast that demystifies the science behind common, everyday phenomena. From shower curtains to vanishing socks, each episode explores the hidden physics and principles that govern our daily lives, revealing the extraordinary in the ordinary. Based on the book "100 Everyday Science Questions Answered"

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Recent Episodes

S1E10 S01E10 Why do the leaves of tea collect in the center of a cup after stirring?

May 23, 2025 7m

Today, we're tackling a common and curious observation: Why do the leaves of tea collect in the center of a cup after stirring? Have you ever stirred your tea or coffee and noticed how the loose tea…

S1E9 S01E09 Why does a bicycle stay upright when it's moving ?

May 17, 2025 7m

Why does a bicycle stay upright when it's moving, despite being unstable when still?It's a mix of the bicycle's steering geometry (caster effect) and the rider's crucial active balance…

S1E8 S01E8 Why does spilled coffee dry to a ring?

May 10, 2025 6m

Ever notice how spilled coffee often leaves a ring as it dries, rather than an even stain? It's caused by evaporation and capillary flow drawing dissolved particles towards the edge of the liquid…

S1E9 S01E07 Why do wet things look darker?

May 04, 2025 5m

Have you ever noticed how wet things always look darker than when they are dry? It's a common observation, but why does it happen?In this episode, we're exploring the underlying physics of how light…

S1E6 S01E06 - Why isn't it cold in space?

Apr 27, 2025 4m

Have you ever pondered the seemingly contradictory nature of space? It's a vacuum, devoid of air, yet it isn't perpetually freezing cold. This podcast episode dives into the intriguing physics behind…

S1E5 S01-E05- When my tires wear out, where has all the rubber gone?

Apr 20, 2025 3m

Have you ever wondered where the rubber from your worn-out car tires goes? This podcast episode delves into the fascinating, and perhaps surprising, journey of those vanishing treads. We explore the…

S1E4 S01E04 - If the humidity gets to 100%, will I drown?

Apr 13, 2025 4m

Is it possible to drown in 100% humidity? Join us as we delve into the science behind those hot, sticky days when the air feels thick with moisture. We'll explore what 100% relative humidity truly…

S1E3 S01E03 Why do mirrors reverse left and right but not up and down?

Apr 06, 2025 3m

This episode delves into the perplexing phenomenon of why mirrors appear to swap our left and right sides but not our top and bottom. Have you ever noticed that when you raise your right hand, your…

S1E2 S01E2 How does a flame know which way is up?

Mar 31, 2025 3m

This episode explains the common phenomenon of a shower curtain moving inwards during a shower. It identifies the cause as a difference in air pressure created by the moving water and entrained air.…

S1E1 S01E01 Why does a shower curtain seem to have an attraction to you while you're showering?

Mar 27, 2025 4m

Have you ever noticed how the shower curtain seems to billow inwards, almost trying to hug you while you're showering? It's annoying, and it feels like some kind of weird force is pulling it towards…

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Everyday Science Questions Answered has published 10 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Science.

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Everyday Science Questions Answered is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 5m.

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