Why are Whales Important?
SolveItForKids podcast
Have you ever wondered why whales are important to the planet? On our special Earth Day edition of the podcast, we talk with Dr. Emme Devonish, an Amelia Island Whale Ambassador, as she discusses how whales contribute so many things to our ecosystem. You can learn a lot about right whales who live on the east coast of the U.S. Every episode of this award-winning podcast for kids (of all ages) takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's day on the job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of fun. This podcast aims to educate as well as...
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How Do Birds Fly?
SolveItForKids podcast
Have you ever watched birds soaring in the sky and wondered... How do they fly like that? Our guest, Alex Troutman, wildlife biologist and science communicator, is here to explain it all. A lifetime birding enthusiast, Alex turned his interest in birds into a job as a scientist. He now shares all of his awesome knowledge with us. Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids and families takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's day job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of fun, this podcast aims to educate as well...
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How Will AI Affect Learning to Code?
SolveItForKids podcast
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on everyone's minds these days. What is it? How can it help me? Is it a good thing to learn to use? Our guest, Peter Kuperman Founder and CEO of HATCH Coding, answers all of those questions and more! Peter gives us a very user-friendly analogy for how to think of coding that's as simple as setting the table. Don't miss this intriguing episode. Every episode of this award-winning podcast for kids (of all ages) takes you behind the scenes of a a scientist, engineer, or expert's life. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of fun, this...
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How Do Dolphins Recognize Humans?
SolveItForKids podcast
Have you ever wondered how dolphins respond to their trainers? Do they actually recognize humans? Learn the answer on today's show from dolphin trainer Griselda Mora as she explains how smart dolphins are and talks about how you can become a dolphin trainer one day! Participate in this episode's challenge: Build something out of recyclables, like an ocean creature. Award-winning podcast for kids, parents, teachers, homeschoolers, and anyone who is curious about science and STEM careers. Highlighting STEM careers, diversity, and women in STEM.
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What's it like to be a Civilian Astronaut?
SolveItForKids podcast
Have you ever wanted to go to space? Meet Chris Sembroski, civilian astronaut member of Inspiration4, a historic orbital mission that took four civilian astronauts to space. Chris shares his amazing experience with us. Hopefully, he'll inspire one of you to head to space, too!
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How Do You Study Exoplanets?
SolveItForKids podcast
What types of planets are way out in space and how do scientists study them? We have the awesome Dakota Tyler, astrophysicist and science communicator at DT Star Kid on our show to talk all about the fascinating field of exoplanets. You won't want to miss this out-of-this-world episode!
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How Much is there Still to Learn About the Ocean?
SolveItForKids podcast
How much do we know about the ocean? And how much is there still to learn? TONS! Aquanaut and scientist Brian Helmuth is on our show today to talk about all of the amazing things he has learned about while studying the ocean for his entire career. Listen and celebrate our 200th episode with a repeat visit from our very first amazing guest!
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What Would it Look Like if We Lived in Space?
SolveItForKids podcast
What do you think it would look like if we lived in space? Would we have houses? Mobile homes? Moon buggies? What kind of food would we eat? Entrepreneur and Axiom astronaut John Shoffner is here to talk to us about what it's like to live in space for a short time. And he challenges us to participate in the International Space Art and Poetry Contest to share your ideas!
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How do Old Wind Turbines Blades Become Art?
SolveItForKids podcast
Have you seen those giant wind turbines across the country? Ever wondered what happens to the blades when they have to be replaced? They can be recycled! Take a listen to our guest, Brian Donahue, with Canvus, a company who manufactures furniture out of old wind turbine blades. You may have some of these awesome structures in your community right now. What an awesome combination of STEM, ART, and recycling.
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Where Could We Find Life in the Solar System?
SolveItForKids podcast
We now know that the universe is vast and filled with billions of stars. But where could we find life? It's such a big place to search, so why not start with our own solar system. What are we doing to search for life here? Natasha Carr, a PhD candidate studying physics and space science at the University of Leicester, has a lot of thoughts about this. She is sharing them with us today. Don't miss this excellent out-of-this-world episode!
info_outlineEngineer & Author Janice Lao is on Solve It For Kids to tell us how 2 plus 2 can equal cleaner skies. As an engineer her job was to use math to find ways of cutting pollution caused by airplanes.