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Found in Space: A Science Podcast for Kids and Teens is a semiweekly show for young space enthusiasts, future astronauts, junior scientists, and their families. Episodes are short, 10 to 15-minute explorations of a space topic or listener question. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Send your own space questions to [email protected]
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Are there green stars? In this episode, we explore a question that sounds simpleβ€”but has a surprising answer. Learn how star colors are linked to temperature, why we see some stars as red, blue, or yellow, and why green stars don’t appear green to usβ€”even when they do emit green light! We also talk about visible light, wavelengths, how our eyes int…
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What might happen if you left the universe? In this episode, we explore the mysteries of cosmology, from the limits of the observable universe to the mind-bending idea of multiverses. We break down concepts like space, time, dark energy, and Max Tegmark’s levels of parallel universesβ€”while reminding ourselves that some of these are still just ideas…
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Is there water on the Sun? It might sound impossible, but the answer is yesβ€”in a way! In this episode, we dive into the science of the Sun to find out how water vapor can exist in its cooler regions called sunspots. Along the way, we explore the states of matter, learn what plasma is, and discover how scientists use a tool called spectroscopyβ€”kind …
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Make your own pinhole camera: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/project/how-to-make-a-pinhole-camera Have your folks send your questions to [email protected] πŸš€ Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families!…
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Parents, in this episode we do mention WWII and the Cold War because we discuss the history of rocket development. This is done in an age appropriate and gentle manner, but if your listener is sensitive to the idea of conflict or war you may want to give it a quick listen first to make sure it is a good fit. As always we end on an inspirational and…
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Have your folks send your questions to [email protected] πŸš€ Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families! Show Notes: 1. Introduction: Define terraforming and its goal of making Mars more Earth-like. Acknowledge Alice's intriguing question as the episode's…
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Have your folks send your questions to [email protected] πŸš€ Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families! 1. Introduction to the Mystery: Welcome to "Found In Space," where Ted poses an intriguing question about the formation of space. Acknowledgment of th…
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Have your folks send your questions to [email protected] πŸš€ Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families! 1. Introduction to Solar Eclipses: Warm welcome to "Found In Space," addressing the upcoming solar eclipses. Explanation of the rarity and geographic …
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Have your folks send your questions to [email protected] πŸš€ Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families! 1. Introduction: Greeting listeners to "Found In Space," a science podcast. Posing the question about "strange matter" in astrophysics. 2. Fundamental…
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Have your folks send your questions to [email protected] πŸš€ Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families! 1. What a Meteorite?: Introduction to meteorites as rocks from space. Explanation of the word "meteorite" and its connection to meteors. 2. The Termin…
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Have your folks send your questions to [email protected] πŸš€ Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families! 1. Space Sciences: An Umbrella Term: Explanation that "space sciences" is an umbrella term encompassing various fields related to space. Comparison wi…
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Have your folks send your questions to [email protected] πŸš€ Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families! 1. Introduction to Plate Tectonics: Plate tectonics explained as the movement of large sections of a planet's crust. Mention of listener's question ab…
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Have your folks send your questions to [email protected] πŸš€ Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families! Introduction to Rogue Planets: The episode begins with the intriguing question of whether planets must orbit stars. A discussion unfolds, revealing th…
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Have your folks send your questions to [email protected] πŸš€ Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families! Introduction to Earth's Tilt: Listener's intriguing question about why Earth is tilted on its axis leads to a fascinating exploration of our planet's …
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Have your folks send your questions to [email protected] πŸš€ Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families! Introduction: Podcast: Found In Space - Kids & Teens Science Episode Title: Voyager Missions: Journey to the Stars Host: Arwen Hubbard Release Date: S…
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Have your folks send your questions to [email protected] πŸš€ Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families! Introduction: Release Date: September 4, 2023 Episode Summary: In this episode, Arwen answers two intriguing questions about the chemical composition …
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Have your folks send your questions to [email protected] πŸš€ Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families! Show Notes Introduction: Podcast: Found In Space - Science Podcast for Kids and Teens Episode Title: Counting Stars, Planets, and Galaxies Host: Arwen…
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