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Moment of Um
Moment of Um answers those questions that pop up out of nowhere. You know, the ones that make you squint a little and go ummmmmmm.
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Created by: American Public Media
Started: July 29th, 2024
Status: Active, 62 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
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Episodes
How do fireworks explode?
00:06:48 | November 11th, 2024
Fireworks are loud and exciting! You light a fuse and the firework rockets up into the air, and then BLAM! It explodes into colorful, sparkling bouquets of light. How the heck does a firework do that? We asked chemist David Chavez to help us find the answer.
How do batteries work?
00:06:39 | November 8th, 2024
Batteries power lots of stuff that people use everyday, like cellphones, toys and laptop computers. Some batteries can even be recharged after they run out of juice. But how do batteries store electricity? We asked chemistry professor James McKone to help us find the answer.
How do lightbulbs work?
00:05:11 | November 6th, 2024
Have you ever turned on a light and wondered, “How does that thing light up, anyway?” Us, too! We asked Tim Pula of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to help us find the answer.
How does anesthesia work?
00:04:41 | November 4th, 2024
Sometimes, doctors use something called anesthesia to help them treat patients. Anesthesia can be different substances, but they all prevent our bodies from feeling pain during a medical treatment or surgery. So how does anesthesia stop us from feeling pain? We asked Dr. Kaveh Hoda to help us find the answer.
Why do we need belly buttons?
00:05:10 | November 1st, 2024
We all have a belly button. Right there, in the middle of our belly, there’s a nub. Some go in, some stick out, but what exactly are they for? We asked pediatrician Emma Gerstenzang to help us find the answer.
How does bug spray work?
00:06:11 | October 30th, 2024
Bug spray helps us keep mosquitoes and other insects away. But how does it work? We asked insect expert Meredith Cenzer to help us find the answer.
What are antibiotics and probiotics?
00:05:27 | October 28th, 2024
Antibiotics are a kind of medicine that a doctor might give you to help you fight off an infection. But there are also things called probiotics in food and vitamins. So what’s the difference between probiotics and antibiotics? We asked Dr. Kaveh Hoda to help us find the answer.
How do music boxes work?
00:05:47 | October 25th, 2024
Music boxes are hand-cranked toys that play a tinkly little tune. How do they make their music? We asked music box maker Richard Upchurch to help us find the answer.
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Created by: American Public Media
Started:
July 29th, 2024
Status: Active, 62 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
