Episode

(BONUS) Why does popcorn pop?

Podcast: Kids Learning Lab - Science, History, and Technology for Kids and Family
Published: Sep 5, 2026
Duration seconds: 119
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In this sixth Kids Learning Lab bonus episode, we’ll learn why popcorn kernels pop into fluffy popcorn when heated. Bonus episodes come every 2 days and have a random fun fact to learn about. Attribution: Sound effect from freesound_community on pixabay.com.