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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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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 questions@butwhykids.org!

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How are video games made? Who invented the concept? Why do games have levels? Who invented them? Why are game consoles so expensive? Why do people like playing these games so much and do they turn your brain to mush? What do you do if you can’t make ... more

What is ADHD? How does ADHD affect the brain? Why do only some people have it? How can we control our brains? An estimated 11 percent of U.S. kids are diagnosed with the neurological condition known as ADHD, so you may have it or have a friend or cla... more

Why is there traffic? How do traffic lights work? How do they know when to turn red and green? Why does green mean go and red mean stop? Why are cars able to go faster than they are allowed to go with the speed limit? Why do we drive on the right sid... more

Can’t get enough of lizards? We’re back with a bonus episode answering more of your lizard questions with Adam Clause of the San Diego Natural History Museum. This week, chameleons, Komodo dragons, iguanas, monitor lizards and tuatara! How do chamele... more

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Mike Knodler
Director of the Transportation Center at the University of Massachusetts; Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Massachusetts
Episode: Why does green mean go and red mean stop?
Adam Clause
Collections Manager of Herpetology at the San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum
Episode: How do lizards grow their tails back?
Mary Holland
Natural history writer and expert on Vermont wildlife
Independent/Natural history author
Episode: But Why turns 10!
Craig Newman
Caretaker/handler associated with the barred owl Chapin
Outreach for Earth Stewardship
Episode: But Why turns 10!
Rosalyn Fortin
Vermont Kid Governor from Highgate; platform: homelessness
Vermont Kid Governor Program
Episode: What's it like to be a Kid Governor?
Galen McNaughton
cabinet member focusing on Improving School Lunches
Vermont Kid Governor Cabinet
Episode: What's it like to be a Kid Governor?
Karine Ashley
cabinet member focusing on mental health
Vermont Kid Governor Cabinet
Episode: What's it like to be a Kid Governor?
Lincoln Ratta
cabinet member focusing on Health Care Accessibility
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Episode: What's it like to be a Kid Governor?
Weston Janforth
cabinet member focusing on Anti-Bullying
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Jane Lindholm
Host of But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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Why does green mean go and red mean stop?
Q: Why does green mean go and red mean stop?
The colors are chosen for visibility and safety, with red signaling stopping due to its high visibility and historical association with danger, and green indicating go to maintain flow; yellow acts as a warning before the signal changes.
How do lizards grow their tails back?
Q: Do lizards sleep or hibernate, and does this differ by species like chameleons?
Lizards regulate their body temperature to match the environment and may enter a winter-like dormancy only in truly seasonal climates; many lizards do sleep daily, and most chameleons do not hibernate, though some may in very warm climates.
How did bird dinosaurs survive the meteor?
Q: Did dinosaurs have feathers?
Yes, some dinosaurs had feathers, as evidenced by fossil discoveries.
How did bird dinosaurs survive the meteor?
Q: How are birds and dinosaurs related?
Birds are actually dinosaurs that did not go extinct, and they share a lot of characteristics with them.
How did bird dinosaurs survive the meteor?
Q: How did some bird dinosaurs survive the meteor?
They survived due to their small size, varied diet, and abilities like flying away from danger.

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