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

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

Tell me why you prefer sitting against a wall

There's a psychological theory that explains all of it and once you hear it, you'll start noticing it everywhere.

June 7, 2026

Tell me why trucks have these bars

May 17, 2026

Tell me why you're a mosquito magnet

In this episode of Tell Me Why, we break down the science behind mosquito attraction and why the world’s deadliest animal might already have you on its radar.

March 14, 2026