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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 [email protected]!
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April 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. Download our learning guides: <a href="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/a5/67/2d2e2476423e9f025f5a6149f9b6/do-atoms-never-touch.pdf">PDF</a> | <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qo6W2Raj1ZCMFK9EVxUWotJX5skDGicjI_7Sdv9eeuE/copy">Google Slide</a> | <a href="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/99/fe/15f1501d4774aba15c76b3aa3dae/butwhy-atoms-ep259-transcript.pdf">Transcript</a> Further reading: <a href="https://science.nasa.gov/universe/overview/">Cosmic History - NASA</a> <a href="https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/education/whatischemistry/adventuresinchemistry/secretscience/atoms/secret_science_atoms.pdf">The Secret Science of Atoms</a> <a href="https://www.energy.gov/science/doe-explainsnucleosynthesis">DOE Explains...Nucleosynthesis | Department of Energy</a>
April 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. Download our learning guides: <a href="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/be/48/9b15966c498cad64db432c54a20c/how-are-records-made.pdf">PDF</a> | <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1i14TN_tONgz2gZVVcsvi5IxicgB9niFOzwpsoy77jFw/copy">Google Slide</a> |<a href="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/5f/e8/faba4914493bb76216580a31004c/butwhy-records-ep258-transcript.pdf"> Transcript</a>
March 21, 2025
Do you love tacos? Then you’re not alone! Tacos originated in Mexico but they’re popular worldwide and they are ever evolving. Kids have a lot of questions about this favorite food so we visited Nixta Taqueria in Austin, Texas to learn more! Who made the first tacos? And where? What’s the deal with crispy shells vs. soft tortillas? Why do tacos have sauce? Why does corn come in so many different colors? And are there rules about what makes a taco…a taco? Download our learning guides: <a href="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/9a/1a/ef335cb64561a4d7a0289e1ddd4b/who-invented-tacos.pdf">PDF</a> | <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bbd4YfFq3SiGPAN9eZVW2Nvg7pfqKBtCdnj4e4AMZ7U/copy">Google Slide</a> | <a href="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/4b/d2/d5bc93e949a683a0371f53e53902/butwhy-tacos-ep257-transcript.pdf">Transcript</a>
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