David Lyons & George Witt

Safety Goggles

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Because every scientist knows all of science. Right?

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David Lyons & George Witt

Episodes

What is the flash point of common kitchen materials? 09.12.2025 36:30

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Why does wood turn black and then white when it burns? 04.11.2025 16:39

Ashes are wood ghosts! 👻 Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

Why do things get brittle when they get cold? 30.09.2025 13:59

We didn't reference peanut brittle once in the whole conversation. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

How do we send sound through space? 16.09.2025 17:04

Screams can be heard through space... with science! Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

What happens when a car is struck by lightning? 02.09.2025 23:28

SHAZAM! Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

What is freeze drying? 19.08.2025 26:09

Freeze dried fruit is so dusty. Can science fix that please? Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

What makes something a good ice pack? 05.08.2025 29:31

Another way man struggles to do better than nature. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

Why is sunlight said to be the best disinfectant? 08.07.2025 29:41

🎵 So let the sun shine in! Face it with a grin. Smilers never lose, and frowners never win. 🎵 Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

How do you make Dragonfire from Game of Thrones? 23.06.2025 35:55

I promise I'm just curious. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

How do you become a great scientist? 10.06.2025 38:21

Don't settle for good enough. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

What's up with magic materials in comic books? 27.05.2025 22:48

First off: they're magic. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

Why do we salt pasta water? 13.05.2025 22:09

"Salt2Taste" has got to be the name of a punk chef duo somewhere. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

What are smart plastics? 29.04.2025 30:47

What a handsome question. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

Why does polyester shrink in the dryer? 15.04.2025 14:54

Your science explanation will probably not undo the anger of ruining your partner's favorite sweater. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

How does noise canceling work? 01.04.2025 17:19

It's ANTI-NOISE which sounds like some Star Trek magic but it's true. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

How do we measure temperature? 18.03.2025 29:41

It's gettin' hot in here (so hot!) so devise a system to consistently measure and communicate that information. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

How does kevlar work? 04.03.2025 23:03

Games and movies are unrealistic but the science is still amazing. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

Why isn't Pluto a planet? 18.02.2025 16:59

The cost to replace all of the posters in elementary school classrooms was astronomical. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

What are the worst cognitive biases for science? 04.02.2025 51:21

They're all bad biases, Brent. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

What is a catalyst? 21.01.2025 18:50

Ditto for reactants, reagents, and products. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

Are we alone in the universe? 07.01.2025 35:15

It's a great big universe, and we're all kind of puny. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

What would it take for everyone everywhere to have a white Christmas? 24.12.2024 24:21

Bing Crosby never dreamed so big. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

How much energy is released by the fireball spell in D&D? 10.12.2024 15:47

I cast fireball! Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

Why do frozen turkeys explode in boiling oil? 26.11.2024 21:09

When done properly it is delicious though. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

What is the best way to get rid of hard water stains? 12.11.2024 26:17

Water ain't screwing around. Water goes hard. Send us feedback, and questions! ⭐️ Rate and Review Safety Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)