Are we the only intelligent life forms in the universe? Cyrus gives us the current situation on extra-terrestrial aliens and whether they exist. And Xartok gives us his opposing viewpoint..
Are we rich or poor? Katarina and Spero explain that being rich has less to do with money than you might think.
We all want to feel loved. Especially from our parents. Have you ever worried if your mom loves you or your daddy more? Never fear! Anastasia has some advice for you!
Deciding what we want to be when we grow up can be quite a challenge. Katarina talks you through some things you can do now that will help you make a fantastic decision later.
Is and hour a long time? You’ve heard it said that time flies when you’re having fun. But doesn’t it seem like it slows way down when you’re not having fun? Why is that? Cyrus explores the idea of why time seems to pass at a different rate depending on what you’re doing.
Flowers have wonderful scents, don’t they? They make the world smell pretty terrific. Why do flowers smell good, though? Why do they need a scent? Cyrus and Spero take you to the Inspero Headquarters Garden and explain why it’s very important that flowers smell good.
People around the world come in all sorts of different skin colors. Why is that? We are all unique! Cyrus explores how the sun and where we live on the earth affects the color of our skin.
Electricity is very dangerous! So why aren’t birds electrocuted on power lines? What keeps them safe? Katarina lets you in on some pretty cool science and why birds around the world need not fear to land on power lines.
Why do boats float? No matter what size they are, big or small, boats float on top of the water. How do they do it? Cyrus tells an incredible story about the ancient Greek scientist, Archimedes, and explains why boats float on top of water.
What is the deal with cats and dogs? Can’t they get along? “Well sometimes they do,” says Katarina, “but not always”. Learn more about the relationship between cats and dogs and some of the reasons why they fight.
Sometimes when we go to sleep at night, we have wonderful dreams. While at other times, our dreams turn into nightmares that wake us up! Why do we have both dreams and nightmares? Cyrus and Spero talk about what your brain does while you’re sleeping that can make you have both adventurous dreams and scary nightmares!
Are onions mean bullies that like to make us cry? Or is there more to an onion? Those tricky, tricky, onions. Cyrus and Katarina get to the bottom of an onion’s secret powers and why we react to them like crybabies. And let’s not forget about the onion’s feelings too… poor onions.
Why can’t we live forever? What causes us to die? We interrupt a conversation between Cyrus and Spero about “Why People Die?”, and Cyrus gives us the low down.
Snakes shed their skin many times during their lives. Why do they do it? The reason is very important and Anastasia will help you understand why.
Spider webs seem to stick to everything but the spiders who made them! How do they do it? Katarina bravely explains how spiders can quickly move around their own webs without getting stuck.
Our eyes are balls of gooey goodness that allow us to see the world. Why do we blink and what does blinking do for our eyes? Cyrus explains all about blinking and even introduces us to his blankie, er, I mean, um… nevermind about the blankie.
Have you ever put a band-aid on your hair because of an owie? Me Neither! Why is that? Cyrus proves that it doesn’t hurt when he cuts his hair. Then he explores why cutting hair doesn’t make us feel pain. Oh! And one more thing… don’t pet wet cats! Disgusting!
Popcorn makes for a pretty delicious snack! But how does it go from being a little kernel of corn to a fluffy piece of popcorn? Cyrus breaks down the science to help you understand a corn kernel’s amazing transformation into the snack we all love.
How do islands stay on top of water? Are they floating? If they are floating, what keeps them from sinking? Cyrus reveals the true reason why they don’t sink and he uses a cake pop to prove it.
Have your fingers or toes ever wrinkled in water? Isn’t that weird? We catch Cyrus on his way back from the Inspero pool and his fingers are all pruny. Luckily Cyrus has the answer.
Cyrus explains how light, color, and our sky or atmosphere works. Part of the answer even includes prisms. What’s a prism? Watch and find out! And witness the wackiness that often occurs at the Inspero HQ. Look out for the Mystical Rainbow Unicorn! A rare sighting indeed!
What causes sore throats, runny noses, fevers and all that nasty stuff? Poor Katarina finds herself with a cold in sick bay and she explains all about the two main ways we as humans can become sick. Learn about viruses, bacteria, your immune system and white blood cells. And please forgive Katarina if she’s a bit sleepy at times… she is “under the weather” after all.
How high can you count? 100? A million? A bajillion? When would you stop? What is the largest number? Katarina and Annie answer a question from one of our Inspero Scouts, Theo. They show us some of the most awesome and ginormous numbers in the world and still have time for Smores!
Donuts are a very tasty treat, but they have a hole in the middle! Why is that? Are you hungry? It’s Donut Day at Inspero Headquarters and Cyrus can’t be more excited! He’s here to answer the age old question: Why do donuts have holes? I mean, wouldn’t you want the whole donut instead of one with a hole? Cyrus walks you through how donuts are made and the surprisingly good reason why there’s a hole. The answer will delight you and you just might want to go out and get one afterwards!