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Ask Us Anything by Popular Science

Popular Science
Human Composting
Goosebumps
Autonomic Nervous System
Fear Responses
New York City
Precipitation
Cold Weather
Classical Music
Emotional Reactions
Checked Bags
Squirrels
Survivorman
Weather Forecasting
Freezing Rain
Sleet
Snow
San Jose Mineta International Airport
Spatial Memory
R.L. Stine
Washington State

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 starting November 12th. Submit a question for a future episode at popsci.com/ask

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Are you as tired as we are of winter weather? Well, at least it helps to know how it works! PopSci Editors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah Durn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Laura Baisas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ go on a wintry expedition through all our least favorite types of precipitation.

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In a world without people, how fast would NYC fall apart and nature take over? PopSci Editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah Durn⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Editor-in-Chief ⁠⁠⁠⁠Annie Colbert⁠⁠⁠⁠ go through the timeline for re-wilding America's densest city.

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Every fall, squirrels hide thousands of acorns—but how do they find them again in the winter? PopSci Editor ⁠⁠⁠Sarah Durn⁠⁠⁠ and Editor-in-Chief ⁠⁠⁠Annie Colbert⁠ get a little nutty to find the answer.

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Each year, roughly 500 MILLION bags are checked at U.S airports, with only 0.4% getting lost - so how DO airlines move your bags around and keep track of them. PopSci Editors ⁠⁠⁠Sarah Durn⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Laura Baisas go on a journey to explain it all.

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Sarah Dern
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Annie Colbert
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 143 ratings
  • Loving the new hosts!

    Sarah and Annie are awesome, and love that the episodes are short and fun

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chabonic
    United States3 months ago
  • Short Science Snippets

    Cool little podcast to listen to for answers to random questions (some simple, some more complicated). Short and sweet, so you won’t have to dedicate a lot of time to this one.

    Some people seem to have issues with the hosts’ voices, but I don’t mind them. To me, none of that takes away from the interesting tidbits they share.

    I love The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week, and this show is a bit like that, but bite-size.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NikomiBlue
    United States2 years ago
  • Reading answers

    Love the content, but editors need to try to have natural conversations, not read answers aloud. Take the chance, guys. Could be a great show, but put away the scripts.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    PK Shep
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast for a quick commute!

    This podcast is the perfect length for my under 15 minute commute to work. The hosts are always positive and upbeat while teaching me a little tidbit of information. Great topics, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess Boddy
    United States4 years ago
  • Childish

    Really simple questions with dumbed down answers. The main host has a valley girl voice with an upward inflection at the end of every sentence so statements sound like questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Fluffin-A
    United States4 years ago

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How fast would NYC crumble without people? Featuring 'Survivorman' Les Stroud
Q: Les, say you're in New York City, everyone disappeared, what would it take to survive in an abandoned New York City?
Surviving requires knowing where resources are and helping each other, rather than focusing solely on individual survival skills.
What is human composting?
Q: So, Annie, what are your thoughts on human composting now?
I think I'm more into it than I thought. Being part of a garden is really lovely, and it's wonderful to leave something living for your family.

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This show is centered around answering a wide range of intriguing and unusual questions related to science and nature, catering to audiences who have a curiosity for the world around them. Topics can span from the thoughts on what might happen to a major city like New York if its population disappeared to the fascinating skills of squirrels in locating their hidden food during winter. The format is engaging and often light-hearted, blending scientific insight with storytelling, making it accessible and enjoyable for listeners. Unique aspects include the quick episode lengths designed for on-the-go consumption, providing bite-sized knowledge for anyone looking to learn something new without a significant time commitment.

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