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	How does an Atomic Bomb Work?   Heard 2970 times Jason wants to know how an Atomic Bomb works. The reaction is totally different than a chemical explosion and far more interesting. In this lesson we discuss the basics of fission and fussion. (No deep dark secrets were revealed during the recording of this lesson)
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	Fireflies - What makes them light up?   Heard 3194 times Joey writes in to ask about Fireflies. What makes them light up? Does the light get hot and does it hurt the firefly? We'll talk about bioluminesence and glowing creatures here.
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	What are Stem Cells? What are they used for?   Heard 1187 times Stem cells have been in the news again with the discovery of a method to create Stem Cells from Skin Cells. Marrisa emails us with several questions about Stem Cells, so lets dig in!
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	Novocaine - How does it work?   Heard 1347 times I broke a tooth the other day and have a trip to the Dentist scheduled. I hope to get a bit of Novocaine to ease the pain, but how does that work?
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	Why is the night sky black?   Heard 1005 times Why is the night sky black - seems like such a simple question, does it? Well, it has been the origin of a paradox for more than a hundred years. Let's explore.
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	Fingers - Why are they all different lengths?   Heard 1083 times Kathy emails us to ask about her hand. Why are the finger on her hand all different lenghts? And why are they different between men amd women? Lets find out right now!
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	Transparent Aluminum - Science Fact or Science Fiction?   Heard 1163 times Jeff writes in today to discuss his interest in science fiction and in particular the existance of Transparent Aluminum. Can we really create such a material?
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	Magnetic Resonance Imaging - MRI - How does it work?   Heard 930 times Casey writes in again to ask a question about MRI imaging and how it works. Does having an MRI hurt? How do they get those images of slices through your body? Find out right here, right now!
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	Why are Plants Green?   Heard 1015 times Sure, everyone knows that plants are green because they contain chlorophyll, but why is the chlorophyll green in the first place? Find out now.
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	Fiber Optics - How does that stuff work?   Heard 958 times Our friend Michael emails us today to ask about Fiber Optic cables. He wants to know what they do and how they work. Glad you asked Michael, I think we can cover that topic at the speed of light!
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	Suntan and Sunburn - How do I get one and prevent the other?   Heard 902 times We have gotten several emails lately regarding suntans and sunburns, mostly from your ladies who want to sit out in the sun, but have been burning quickly. Listen in to learn all about how the skin is affected by the sun.
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	Why Dont my Farts Smell Like Pizza?   Heard 1529 times Eric emails us to ask us a question about his diet and the production of gas in his system. Ok, to put it simply, he asks Why Don't My Farts Smell Like Pizza?
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	Is Human Hibernation Possible?   Heard 1306 times Hannah emails us to tell of a recent episode of CSI she just saw that showed Human Hibernation. She wanted to know if what she saw could happen and how Hibernation works.
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	Cooking at high altitude - Why the difference?   Heard 1266 times Myla wants to know why their are different directions for cooking at high altitudes versus low ones. Well Myla, its not just about the time and temperature, its all about the pressure!
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	Octane in my Gasoline, What is it and is more really better?   Heard 854 times Richard wants to know if that Octane rating on your gasoline is important and what it really means to you. Here's a hint: Gasoline is really just a branding name for the combination of Heptane and Octane.
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	Magnets - How do they work?   Heard 858 times Elisabeth writes in to tell us she understands WHAT magnets do, but she does not understand HOW they do it! This is a common theme in life today, we rely on things we don't really understand. Lets shed some light on this little mystery.
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	How Does a Solar Panel Work?   Heard 968 times Max emails us to say that he has some solar panels on the farm that power a water pump. He wants to know how does a solar panel work?
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	Why do we not see as well at night as some other animals do?   Heard 836 times In todays lesson, Shawnee emails us to ask why humans do not see as well at night as some other animals do. She also wants to know how night vision goggles work, so we get into it all right here.
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	How Do Matches Work?   Heard 1032 times Christopher returned from his Boy Scout campout with a burning question. How Do Matches Work. He had just completed his fireman badge where he had to light a fire with a single match, but didn't know how the match actually started on fire. Well Christopher, its a very interesting question with an even more interesting answer.
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	Batteries, How do they work and why are some rechargable?   Heard 1119 times Michelle needed new batteries for her CD player yesterday and her mother gave her new ones. This time she got rechargable batteries and wondered what the difference was. Well, Michelle, we'll talk a bit about batteries and even tell you how to make your own!
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	Coke and Mentos, How does it Work?   Heard 829 times Candi emails us to ask How the Coke and Mentos experiment works. What causes the eruption? Is it a chemical reaction, or something else? Candi, we're glad you asked.
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	Static Electricity - That's Shocking!   Heard 636 times Sammy writes in to say that when she visited her Grandma last week she kept getting zapped! She wanted to know more about static electricity and how it is generated. Listen in to find out more.
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	Where do Storms come from?   Heard 708 times Amanda from Mason, Ohio wants to know where Storms come from. We'll talk a bit about the weather systems and just what it is that makes our stormy weather.
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	How much energy does my brain use when I'm sleeping?   Heard 696 times Carl wrote us today asking how much energy the brain uses during different functions. Does it use more energy when I'm thinking hard or at rest? Does it still use energy when I sleep, or does it shut down? Good questions Carl, lets investigate!
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	What is "Activated" Charcoal?   Heard 707 times A conversation in the grocery store yesterday brings us this question, "What is Activated Charcoal?". While I was picking up a new filter for my water pitcher a young couple were in front of the display standing in awe at the array of water filters. They asked me if I knew anything about "Activated Charcoal". Yes, I said. I do!
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	What Gives Fireworks Their Color?   Heard 650 times While having lunch the other day a group of young boys at the table were talking about fireworks. Most of the conversation revolved around blowing stuff up and how cool they were, but one interesting question did come from the conversation. How do fireworks get all of those colors?
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	Can You Really Die From Drinking Too Much Water?   Heard 646 times An email from Isadora came in the other day asking if a newspaper article could really be true. Isadora had read that in a College hazing ritual 1 boy died and another was critically ill from drinking water. She asked "Can you really die from drinking too much water? Isn't the body made up of mostly already?". Good questions Isadora.
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	Is Nitrogen Inflation Really Better For My Tires?   Heard 769 times Randy from Syracuse wrote the other day to tell of he was getting new tires for his truck before winter starts. He wanted to know if he should have them inflated with Nitrogen or if air was good enough? Great question Randy.
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	Why is the Sky Blue?   Heard 738 times It sounds like such a simple question, "Why is the sky blue?" but it is one of the most commonly asked questions of children to moms and dads everywhere. When the time comes, will you know the answer?
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	What makes my soda fizzy?   Heard 601 times Eric sent me an email this week telling my that the fizz in soda makes him sneeze. That got him to thinking, "What makes my Soda Fizzy? Why does it get yucky if I leave it out?" Well Eric, I'm glad to help.
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