Ask Us Anything by Popular Science
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Popular Science answers your most outlandish, mind-burning questions—from the everyday things you’ve always wondered to the bizarre things you never thought to ask. Join our editors as they explain it all, with new episodes every other Wednesday.
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How come some birds talk like people?
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Why can't we remember being babies?
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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How come only modern humans need braces?
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Did any dinosaurs actually spit venom?
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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What's the most eco-friendly burial option?
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Why do (most) cats hate water?
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Surviving freezing temperatures: How low can humans go?
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Decoding wintery precipitation: What causes snow, sleet and freezing rain?
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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How fast would NYC crumble without people? Featuring 'Survivorman' Les Stroud
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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How do squirrels find their buried nuts in winter?
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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What happens to your bag after you check it in?
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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What is human composting?
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Why do we get goosebumps? Plus: RL Stine!
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Welcome back to Ask Us Anything from Popular Science
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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How do chatbots work?
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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How is Voyager's vintage technology still flying?
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Can you become a morning person?
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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Where’s the best place to sit in a movie theater?
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Are the bees still dying?
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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Why do we like pimple popping?
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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How do planes fly?
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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What’s the best way to reheat pizza?
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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What’s the best way to detox?
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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Can I have a pet fox?
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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How can I be more photogenic?
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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What’s a haboob?
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Is the megalodon shark still alive?
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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Why do we get wisdom teeth?
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Season 3: Premiering 6/21!
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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24. Did food taste better 50 years ago?
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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23. What is a super car?
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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22. What would happen if the sun went out?
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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21. Can stress kill you?
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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20. Why can't we all touch our toes?
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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19. What does space smell like?
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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18. Do we really need homework?
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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17. How much water should I drink a day?
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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16. What did dinosaurs taste like?
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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15. What'd happen if I ate my computer?
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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14. How can you safely send nude photos?
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Sep 09, 2021 |
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13. Can you cure a hangover?
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Season 2: Premiering 9/7!
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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12. Why can't we see more colors?
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May 06, 2021 |
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11. What is an allergy?
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May 04, 2021 |
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10. What's your brain doing when you daydream?
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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9. Are there good viruses?
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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8. Why can't we burn our trash in volcanoes?
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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7. Can you overdose on weed?
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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6. What causes side stitches?
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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5. How much sleep do you actually need?
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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4. What would happen if you fell into a black hole?
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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3. Can you survive on a single food forever?
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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2. Why don't we all grow to be 10 feet tall?
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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1. Can you boost your immune system?
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Trailer: Ask Us Anything by Popular Science
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Mar 03, 2021 |