Have you ever seen someone strike a match? The match rubs against a scratchy strip and a split second later – poof! It makes fire! But how does a match work, anyway?
Join Molly and co-host Maxwell as they get all fired up about matches! They’ll explore the three things a fire needs to ignite and learn how lighting a match is just a super fast chemical reacti ... Show More
Jul 14
Why are brains so squishy?
Our brains are amazing machines, but they are also very delicate. We have to wear helmets when we bike, skate, or do other activities where we might bang our skulls. Why is the brain so sensitive? Turns out, it’s a soft blob a lot like tofu, but that softness lets it do some pret ... Show More
34 m
Dec 2024
FIREMAKING with Ellery Frahm
<p>Grab your fire extinguisher and hang on to your eyebrows, we’re building FIRES today. We’ll hear all about how our ancient ancestors learned to wield a flame, tame it, transport it, and use it to make tools, keep us warm, and maybe even make us smarter. So get ready for sharp ... Show More
27m 8s
Aug 2020
What IS fire? (and what happened in Beirut?)
<p><strong>#056</strong></p>
<p>Seriously. What is fire? This week Melissa and Jam hop out of the frying pan. What are those warm orange wisps? We all sort of know what fire is but also, do we? It's hot, it can be good, it can be bad. But why does it look like that? And what real ... Show More
25m 33s
<p>What Is Fire and How Does It Work? If you have ever wondered why a log burns, join us today to find out!</p>
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<p>Sources:</p>
<p>https://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-safety/fire-extinguisher.htm </p>
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