Tell Me Why
Humans are the only living species with a chin, but why? | Tell Me Why
Modern humans are the only living species with a true, projecting chin; but here's the strange part: scientists still aren't entirely sure why.
August 31, 2026
Tell Me Why: Billions of planets so where are the aliens?
Scientists have discovered more than 6,000 exoplanets, and billions more probably exist in our galaxy. So where are the aliens?
August 23, 2026
Tell me why your phone listens to you
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, we look at the science behind those ads you get on your feed.
August 10, 2026
Why do some people talk more than others? | Tell Me Why
Why do some people talk more than others?
August 2, 2026
Why Murphy's Law feels so real | Tell Me Why
Murphy's Law says anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. But is it really bad luck... or is your brain playing tricks on you? Watch the latest episode of Tell Me Why. What's the most "Murphy's Law" day you've ever had?
July 26, 2026
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Tell me why we're still writing about chess, 1,200 years later
More than 100,000 books have been written about chess, but the rules haven't changed in centuries.From the earliest chess manuscripts in the 9th century to modern tournament analysis, we explore how one game continues to generate new ideas, new strategies, and an almost unimaginable number of possibilities.
July 20, 2026
Tell me why: The story behind the smallest pocket on your jeans
Ever wondered what that tiny pocket on your jeans is actually for? It's not coins, matches, or flash drives. The answer takes us back to 1873, when Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented work pants with a small pocket designed for one very specific item: the pocket watch.
July 12, 2026
Tell Me Why: Self-tickling fails
In this episode of Tell Me Why, we answer a curious question: how can a friend tickle you breathless, but your own hands do nothing?
June 29, 2026
Tell Me Why: We have a budget
Every month, households decide what matters most when money runs short; food first, then bills, then everything else. Governments do the same thing, just at a much larger scale.
June 13, 2026