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Spectacular ScienceWhy Do We Forget?You probably forget things a lot! Car keys, lunch, or even your homework. But forgetting is more than that! Sometimes you can forget entire memories or experiences from a long time ago. Why does that happen? In this episode, Akshay takes you into the science of memories, how they’re formed, and why we forget them. … Continue reading "Episode 161: Why Do We Forget?"2024-01-2408 minSpectacular ScienceDo Plants Get Stressed?Do plants get stressed like humans? Although plants might not have a hundred homework assignments, they still might get stressed by other things around them! In this episode, I will answer the burning question: do plants get stressed and do some more digging on how this happens! Plus, Akshay has a special guest on the … Continue reading "Episode 151: Do Plants Get Stressed?"2023-11-1407 minSpectacular ScienceWhere Does Maple Syrup Come From?From trees to your pancakes! Where does maple syrup come from and why is it so sweet? In this episode, Akshay takes you into the delicious science of maple syrup, where it comes from, and why it is so deliciously sweet! Here is an article! It is called “What are the Layers of a Tree’s … Continue reading "Episode 146: Where Does Maple Syrup Come From?"2023-10-1005 minSpectacular ScienceBiomes – Part 2 – Land Biomes!Welcome to part 2 out of 3 in this series about biomes on Earth! In the previous episode, I covered the science behind what a biome is. In this episode, you will learn more about the different land biomes on Earth and what makes them unique! In part 3, Akshay will dive into the science … Continue reading "Episode 138: Biomes – Part 2 – Land Biomes!"2023-08-1510 minSpectacular ScienceBiomes – Part 1 – What Are Biomes?Welcome to this 3 part series about biomes! Biomes are different areas of Earth that have different temperatures and are home to unique types of life! In this series, Akshay will be covering the science behind biomes and the different types of biomes on Earth! In part 1, Akshay will be introducing you to biomes … Continue reading "Episode 137: Biomes – Part 1 – What Are Biomes?"2023-08-0807 minSpectacular SciencePhysical and Chemical Changes!Physical and chemical changes are all around you! But, what are these changes, and what are some real-world examples of them? What’s the difference between physical and chemical changes? In this episode, Akshay talks about the science behind physical and chemical changes and why it is so important for our world. Here is an article! … Continue reading "Episode 136: Physical and Chemical Changes!"2023-08-0108 minSpectacular ScienceEpisode 136: Physical and Chemical Changes!
Physical and chemical changes are all around you! But, what are these changes, and what are some real-world examples of them? What’s the difference between physical and chemical changes? In this episode, Akshay talks about the science behind physical and chemical changes and why it is so important for our world.
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Here is an activity! It is called “Find Physical and Chemical C...2023-08-0108 minSpectacular ScienceYour Body’s Clock! Circadian Rhythm with Dr. Erin GibsonDo you know what controls your sleep cycle, hunger, and even changes in body temperature? Circadian rhythm does! Circadian rhythm is your body’s internal clock and controls when certain things happen in your body. How does circadian rhythm work and why is it important? In this episode, Akshay wonders about circadian rhythm after waking up … Continue reading "Episode 135: Your Body’s Clock! Circadian Rhythm with Dr. Erin Gibson"2023-06-0619 minSpectacular ScienceEpisode 134: What Is LiDAR And How Does It Work? – With Mr. Jack Wood
LiDAR is a type of technology that uses light to scan areas and to build a computer model of real-world places. LiDAR is now being used for many things, such as self-driving cars and even on smartphones. What really is LiDAR and how does it work? What does the future of LiDAR look like? In this episode, Akshay gets curious about this very bright (pun intended) technology, so he speaks with Mr. Jack Wood, from the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Mr. Wood is a research scientist at the Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory at the Georgia Tech Research Institute.2023-05-3016 minSpectacular ScienceWhere Does The Salt In The Ocean Come From?When you go to the beach and jump into the water, all you get is a mouthful of salt water! It tastes like the same salt you have on the kitchen table. Why is the ocean salty? Where does that salt come from? In this episode, Akshay gets curious about why the ocean is salty … Continue reading "Episode 133: Where Does The Salt In The Ocean Come From?"2023-05-1709 minSpectacular ScienceAll About Artificial Selection! With Dr. Ian DworkinHave you ever wondered how there are so many breeds of dogs in the world. Or, have you wondered why there are so many varieties of fruits and vegetables. It’s all thanks to artificial selection and selective breeding! Akshay visits the animal shelter in search of a new pet, and sees all of these hundreds … Continue reading "Episode 132: All About Artificial Selection! With Dr. Ian Dworkin"2023-05-1018 minSpectacular ScienceWhat’s The Deal With Microplastics? Why They Are Harmful To EarthWhat’s the big deal with microplastics? What is microplastic and why is it harmful to the environment, especially animals? In this episode, Akshay tries to relax on the beach, but can’t because of all the plastic on the beach! He gets curious about microplastics and learns more about them. In this episode, we will learn … Continue reading "Episode 131: What’s The Deal With Microplastics? Why They Are Harmful To Earth"2023-05-0209 minSpectacular ScienceFor Crying Out Loud! Why Onions Make Us CryYou’re in the kitchen chopping onions, then suddenly, you start crying! No, it’s not because you are hurt but is because of the onion. Why do onions make us cry? In this episode, Akshay is making his signature Soup of Imagination in his kitchen. He starts chopping onions for his soup and starts crying! In … Continue reading "Episode 129: For Crying Out Loud! Why Onions Make Us Cry"2023-04-1911 minSpectacular ScienceShark Talk! All About Sharks With Ms. Melissa Cristina MárquezSharks! They’re one of the most mysterious, misunderstood, and amazing creatures on Earth! Have you ever wondered about sharks and what it is like when diving with them? Akshay wants to learn more about sharks, so he talks to Ms. Melissa Cristina Márquez, a shark researcher and explorer. Akshay builds a new imaginary submarine and … Continue reading "Episode 128: Shark Talk! All About Sharks With Ms. Melissa Cristina Márquez"2023-03-2911 minSpectacular ScienceWhere’d You Go? All About Chameleons!Now you see me, now you don’t! Chameleons are able to camouflage into their surroundings. But, how do they do this and is how they change dependent upon their surroundings? In this episode, Akshay goes out exploring in the woods and finds chameleons everywhere, even though he can’t see some of them! Learn about chameleons … Continue reading "Episode 127: Where’d You Go? All About Chameleons!"2023-03-2111 minSpectacular ScienceSurvival of the Fittest! Evolution with Dr. William RatcliffHave you ever wondered how humans originated from apes or why birds look different based on their environments? Evolution and natural selection are the answers to those questions! What is evolution and natural selection? How does it work? Akshay wonders about this on his trip to the zoo, so he talks to Dr. William Ratcliff, … Continue reading "Episode 126: Survival of the Fittest! Evolution with Dr. William Ratcliff"2023-03-1433 minSpectacular ScienceGlow Up! How Do Creatures Make Light?Many creatures such as fireflies, mushrooms, fish, worms, and microscopic sea animals make light. They have this amazing superpower that lights up their surroundings. How do they make light? Akshay wonders the same thing while watching fireflies in his backyard! In this episode, we are going to take a deep dive into the science of … Continue reading "Episode 125: Glow Up! How Do Creatures Make Light?"2023-03-0110 minSpectacular ScienceThe Largest Animal On Earth! Amazing Blue WhalesWhat is the largest animal on Earth? It is the blue whale! The blue whale is as long as three school buses and weighs over 200 tons! This giant animal is also the loudest animal on Earth. Let’s go discover more fun facts about the blue whale! Join Akshay as he dives deep down into … Continue reading "Episode 124: The Largest Animal On Earth! Amazing Blue Whales"2023-02-0810 minSpectacular SciencePollinators vs. Climate Change! With Dr. Samuel MyersPollinators are all around us! They help us humans get food and crops and also help the ecosystem stay in balance. But, we have a problem! Climate change! Climate change is impacting pollinators and the ecosystem as well. Akshay is curious about this and meets Dr. Samuel Myers at a bee farm! Dr. Myers is … Continue reading "Episode 123: Pollinators vs. Climate Change! With Dr. Samuel Myers"2023-02-0112 minSpectacular ScienceThe Toughest Animal On Earth! Microscopic TardigradesWhat is the toughest animal on Earth? You may think that it is the cheetah or the blue whale, but your have to think small! Very small, even microscopic. The tardigrade is a microorganism that can survive in extreme environments, even space! How can they do this? In this episode, Akshay takes you on a … Continue reading "Episode 122: The Toughest Animal On Earth! Microscopic Tardigrades"2023-01-2409 minSpectacular ScienceAll About Mysterious Black Holes!Black holes are one of the most mysterious things in the universe. We know that they exist, but we don’t know what is inside of them. But, even what are black holes and how are they formed? In this episode, Akshay goes stargazing with his brand new telescope and wonders about black holes. Akshay takes … Continue reading "Episode 121: All About Mysterious Black Holes!"2023-01-1710 minSpectacular ScienceAll About Teeth! With Dr. Ami DesaiTeeth! Your amazing pearly whites! We use them everyday to eat and to smile. But what are teeth made of and why is brushing and flossing them important? Akshay goes to the dentist for his check up and talks to Dr. Ami Desai, a dentist at Family Dentistry and Orthodontics. In this episode, you will … Continue reading "Episode 119: All About Teeth! With Dr. Ami Desai"2023-01-0309 minSpectacular ScienceConcrete! How It’s Made and Why It’s ImportantConcrete is all around you! The sidewalks, roads, houses, and even skyscrapers! It plays a huge role in your everyday life. But, how is concrete made and how is it used? In this episode, Akshay takes you into a deep dive into the science of concrete! Sign up for the free Spectacular Science Membership where … Continue reading "Episode 118: Concrete! How It’s Made and Why It’s Important"2022-12-2810 minSpectacular ScienceHummingbirds! Small Birds With Flight SuperpowersHummingbirds are small birds, but they are the masters of flight. These tiny birds have adapted special ways for them to fly fast and in different directions quickly. In this episode, Akshay explores the science of hummingbirds and how they have specially adapted wings that help them fly fast and even backwards! Sign up for … Continue reading "Episode 117: Hummingbirds! Small Birds With Flight Superpowers"2022-12-1409 minSpectacular ScienceSpeakers! How They WorkIf you listen to this podcast or music, you probably use a speaker! Speakers come in all shapes and sizes, from being in giant movie theaters to fitting inside of your phone. But, how do speakers work to produce sound from electrical signals? In this episode, Akshay explores the science behind simple speakers and explains … Continue reading "Episode 116: Speakers! How They Work"2022-12-0710 minSpectacular ScienceAuroras! The Greatest Light Show on EarthAuroras! They are known as the “greatest light show on Earth”. These natural colored light shows happen near the North and South pole. But, how do these spectacular events happen and what is the science behind that? In this episode, Akshay takes you on a deep dive into the science of auroras. Sign up for … Continue reading "Episode 114: Auroras! The Greatest Light Show on Earth"2022-11-2309 minSpectacular ScienceCoral! The Basis For Marine LifeWhen you first see coral, you might think that it is just a pile of rocks. But, that’s not true! Coral is made out of hundreds of living things! What is coral, how is it formed, and why is it important? In this episode, Akshay takes you on a deep dive into the ocean to … Continue reading "Episode 112: Coral! The Basis For Marine Life"2022-11-0910 minSpectacular ScienceHow Does The Earth Support Life?Earth! It’s full of active life and animals. But, what makes it so that Earth supports life? Why can’t Mercury or other planets support life? In this episode, Akshay takes a deep dive into the science of life and what makes Earth a good place for life. You will also learn about what scientists are … Continue reading "Episode 111: How Does The Earth Support Life?"2022-11-0111 minSpectacular ScienceWhere'd You Get Those Genes? All About DNAWhy are your eyes blue? Why do you have black hair? Why do you look similar to your parents? It’s all thanks to genes and DNA! DNA is the instruction manual that makes you, you! In this episode, Akshay takes you on a deep dive into the science of DNA, genes, the types of genes, … Continue reading "Episode 110: Where’d You Get Those Genes? All About DNA"2022-10-2610 minSpectacular ScienceThe Digestive System!Have you ever wondered how our bodies digest the food that we eat? Well, in the episode of Spectacular Science, Akshay takes a deep dive into the science of our digestive systems. We will learn about what the digestive system is, how it works, and the organs that are involved in the digestive system. Listen … Continue reading "Episode 108: The Digestive System!"2022-10-1210 minSpectacular ScienceHow Do We Make Energy Out Of What We Eat?Have you ever wondered how our body makes energy out of what we eat? This plays a huge role in our lives! Without energy, we would not be able to live!! In this episode, Akshay explores the science of cellular respiration, the process in which our body turns what we eat into useful energy that … Continue reading "Episode 107: How Do We Make Energy Out Of What We Eat?"2022-10-0509 minSpectacular ScienceThe Science of Machine Learning With Mr. Dale LaneThere are many smart machines around us such as smart speakers, self-driving cars, and even smart thermostats! But, how do these machines learn how to perform their tasks and how are they able to respond to different situations? This is all thanks to machine learning! In this episode, Akshay gets curious about machine learning while … Continue reading "Episode 105: The Science of Machine Learning With Mr. Dale Lane"2022-09-2111 minSpectacular ScienceHow Do Cells Grow and Divide?Humans, animals, plants, and even bacteria all grow! But, how do they grow? It is all because of the cells inside of them dividing and making more of themselves! How do these cells grow and what process do they go through to create new cells? In this episode, Akshay takes you in a deep dive … Continue reading "Episode 104: How Do Cells Grow and Divide?"2022-09-1411 minSpectacular ScienceWhat Causes Allergies?Some people, including Akshay, are allergic to certain things. These can be pollen, milk, nuts, and even dust! Allergies can cause the body to react to these things and make them sick. But, what causes people to be allergic to some things and what goes in in their bodies when they have an allergic reaction? … Continue reading "Episode 103: What Causes Allergies?"2022-09-0711 minSpectacular ScienceThe Science of Sleep! With Dr. Leah IrishWhen you fall asleep, it just feels like you lay down and then get up in the morning 10 hours later! But, there is actually so much that goes on inside of your body when you sleep!! Akshay wonders about sleep and why we need it, so he talks to Dr. Leah Irish from North … Continue reading "Episode 102: The Science of Sleep! With Dr. Leah Irish"2022-08-3028 minSpectacular ScienceDiving at Super-Speed! Peregrine FalconsWelcome to season 5 of Spectacular Science! Peregrine falcons are very special birds. These birds dive for their prey at up to 250 miles per hour! But, how do these amazing birds dive from the air so fast? What’s the science behind the super fast flying skills? In this episode, Akshay explores the science behind … Continue reading "Episode 101: Diving at Super-Speed! Peregrine Falcons"2022-08-2310 minSpectacular ScienceThe 100th Episode of Spectacular Science! – Music and the BrainThis is the 100th episode of Spectacular Science! This is a very big milestone for this podcast. In this episode, Akshay is celebrating the 100th episode of Spectacular Science with a musical spectacular! In this episode, Akshay talks to Dr. Alan Harvey from the University of Western Australia about how the brain processes music. Akshay … Continue reading "The 100th Episode of Spectacular Science! – Music and the Brain"2022-07-0523 minSpectacular ScienceOwls! Superstars of the NightOwls are amazing creatures and have some superpowers. But, what are those superpowers? In this episode, Akshay is taking a dive into the science of owls when he meets an owl! From turning their heads almost all the way around to hearing things from far away, owls are definitely the superstars of the night! Subscribe … Continue reading "Episode 99: Owls! Superstars of the Night"2022-06-2210 minSpectacular ScienceA Need For Speed! How Cheetahs Run So FastWhen you think of speedy animals, what is the first animal that comes to mind? The cheetah! Cheetahs are known for running very fast. But, how do cheetahs run so fast? They have developed many adaptations that help them run so fast! In this episode, Akshay explores the science behind how cheetahs run so fast! … Continue reading "Episode 98: A Need For Speed! How Cheetahs Run So Fast"2022-06-1410 minSpectacular ScienceWhat Makes a Bubble Pop?Bubbles! Why do they pop? And why do they have shadows even though they are transparent? In this episode, Akshay gets curious about the science of bubbles when he was blowing bubbles! Join Akshay on an adventure from the small soap molecules to giant-sized bubbles in this episode. Please follow/subscribe wherever you’re listening right now! … Continue reading "Episode 97: What Makes a Bubble Pop?"2022-06-0710 minSpectacular ScienceAsteroids! Giant Pieces of Rock Floating In SpaceHave you ever heard of asteroids? Asteroids are giant pieces of rock floating in space. But, did you know that there are different types of asteroids? In this episode, Akshay explores the science behind asteroids and the asteroid belt! Spectacular Science is on YouTube! Please subscribe to the Spectacular Science YouTube channel by using this … Continue reading "Episode 96: Asteroids! Giant Pieces of Rock Floating In Space"2022-06-0110 minSpectacular ScienceHeat Transfer! How Heat Moves Through ThingsWe all see and experience heat every day, from the Sun shining down on us, to touching a hot mug, to even cooking food!! But, heat is actually being transferred or moved through many things every day. What is heat transfer and what are the types of heat transfer? In this episode, Akshay uncovers the … Continue reading "Episode 95: Heat Transfer! How Heat Moves Through Things"2022-05-2510 minSpectacular ScienceThe Secret Senses of Plants!Can plants feel pain? No, they don’t feel pain. But, they have some amazing secret senses! Akshay wonders about these plant senses and explores the science behind the secret superpowers of plants! Plants are able to defend each other and themselves, recognize bugs that attack them, and even figure out which direction to grow!! Please … Continue reading "Episode 94: The Secret Senses of Plants!"2022-05-1813 min
Spectacular ScienceSolar and Lunar Eclipses!Solar and lunar eclipses are amazing space events to see. They both involve the Moon, Sun, and the Earth. But, how are they created and how are solar and lunar eclipses different from one another? That is what Akshay is exploring in today’s episode of Spectacular Science! Please follow/subscribe to Spectacular Science! Learn how to … Continue reading "Episode 93: Solar and Lunar Eclipses!"2022-05-1112 minSpectacular ScienceThe Human Brain! With Dr. Laura CarruthThe brain! It fits inside of our head, and plays a huge role in how our bodies function and stay alive! The brain controls many things like thoughts, hunger, and so much more! But, what exactly is the brain and how does it work? Akshay gets really curious about this too! That is why Akshay … Continue reading "Episode 92: The Human Brain! With Dr. Laura Carruth"2022-05-0322 minSpectacular ScienceGravity!Right now, as you are reading this, are you floating out into space? No! It is because of the gravity that is keeping you glued to the Earth’s surface! But, what exactly is gravity and what does it do? In this episode, Akshay explores the science behind gravity! Gravity plays a huge role on how … Continue reading "Episode 91: Gravity!"2022-04-2710 minSpectacular ScienceBeyond the Planets! The Kuiper Belt and Oort CloudWe all know our Solar System and it is our home. But, have you ever thought about the objects beyond Neptune? That is what we are learning about today! Akshay gets curious about the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud which are outside of the planetary region! We will learn what these objects beyond the … Continue reading "Episode 90: Beyond the Planets! The Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud"2022-04-2011 minSpectacular ScienceHow Do We Taste Things?When we eat food, we all know what it tastes like. It might be sweet, savory, sour, salty, or even bitter! But, have you ever wondered what goes on in your mouth and your brain when you taste things? Akshay wonders the same thing when we is playing around with foods and different tastes in … Continue reading "Episode 89: How Do We Taste Things?"2022-04-1309 minSpectacular ScienceMountains! What They Are and How They FormTime to climb a mountain! But, before we do that, we have to think about how mountains form! Akshay wonders about mountains a lot and sets out to discover how mountains form and many more things about these giant mounds of rock. Akshay also answers an amazing question he came up with: why is it … Continue reading "Episode 88: Mountains! What They Are and How They Form"2022-04-0511 minSpectacular ScienceChilling Out With Snow!Snow! It marks that winter has arrived! Snow coats the ground like a white blanket and kids (including me) love to play in it! When you look at snow, it all looks the same, but they are not. In fact, there are lots of different shapes of snowflakes! In this episode, Akshay wonders about snow … Continue reading "Episode 87: Chilling Out With Snow!"2022-03-3010 minSpectacular ScienceHow Did The Universe Form? – With Dr. Paul M. SutterHave you ever looked up in the night sky and wondered how everything got there? I’m talking about the origins of our universe! The one thing that formed this universe!! Akshay wonders about that when he goes stargazing, so he visits Dr. Paul M. Sutter, an astrophysicist and author of Your Place in the Universe … Continue reading "Episode 86: How Did The Universe Form? – With Dr. Paul M. Sutter"2022-03-2211 minSpectacular Science142-Year-Old Seed Experiment! - With Dr. David LowryHave you wondered how long seeds last underground before they can’t sprout anymore? Akshay wonders the same thing! So, Akshay talks to Dr. David Lowry from Michigan State University about the amazing Beal Seed Experiment. Join Akshay and Dr. Lowry on an adventure to discover what the Beal Seed Experiment is and go on a … Continue reading "Episode 85: 142-Year-Old Seed Experiment! – With Dr. David Lowry"2022-03-1513 minSpectacular ScienceWeather!Look out the window. Is it sunny, cloudy, or rainy? Well, that is all weather! In this episode, Akshay gets caught in a storm and wonders what weather is and how weather works! In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into the science of weather and the patterns in the atmosphere. Please follow/subscribe … Continue reading "Episode 84: Weather!"2022-03-0810 minSpectacular ScienceOcean Waves and Tides!The oceans are full of roaring waves and moving tides!! You may have surfed of waves and watched the tide go in and out. But, have you ever wondered about the science behind these ocean movements? Akshay wonders that as well on his trip to the beach. Grab your swim gear because we are taking … Continue reading "Episode 83: Ocean Waves and Tides!"2022-03-0109 minSpectacular ScienceThe Science of Slime!Slime is something that you can make at home or buy at the story! It is gooey and has some strange properties. Have you ever wondered about what slime really is and how it gets these weird properties? Akshay wonders the same thing after making his own slime!! Get ready because we are diving straight … Continue reading "Episode 82: The Science of Slime!"2022-02-2209 minSpectacular ScienceSkin! Our Body’s ProtectionSkin protects our bodies from the outside world. But, there is so much more inside of your skin! In this episode, Akshay explores the different layers of skin and how they play a role in protecting our bodies. This episode is all about the anatomy of skin! Please follow/subscribe to Spectacular Science! Learn how to … Continue reading "Episode 81: Skin! Our Body’s Protection"2022-02-1511 minSpectacular ScienceComets!It’s time to look up in the night sky! In this episode, Akshay explores the science behind comets! Comets are giant “dirty snowballs” that orbit around stars. We will learn about what comets are, what the parts of comets are, and comet mysteries in this episode! Don’t forget to grab your telescope and stargazing gear!! … Continue reading "Episode 80: Comets!"2022-02-0909 minSpectacular ScienceAtoms and Molecules!If you were to zoom in on anything around you, you would see tiny building blocks called atoms and molecules! Atoms and molecules make up everything in this universe from wood, to people, to air! In this episode, Akshay explores the science behind these tiny building blocks of the universe. Please follow/subscribe to Spectacular Science! … Continue reading "Episode 79: Atoms and Molecules!"2022-02-0109 minSpectacular ScienceGecko-Inspired Robot! - With Dane BrouwerAkshay is curious about how geckos can walk on glass! Then, he discovers that some scientists have actually built a robot that is inspired by gecko feet! In this episode, Akshay talks to Mr. Dane Brouwer, from Stanford University, about farmHand, a gecko robot hand! Join Akshay and Mr. Brouwer as they talk about the … Continue reading "Episode 78: Gecko-Inspired Robot! – With Dane Brouwer"2022-01-2510 minSpectacular ScienceHow Do Flamingos Stand On One Leg? - With Dr. Young-Hui ChangHave you ever wondered how flamingos can stand or even sleep on one leg? Akshay wonders this same exact thing when he tries to balance on one leg! Akshay visits Dr. Young-Hui Chang, a professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology who studies movement in animals. Join Akshay and Dr. … Continue reading "Episode 77: How Do Flamingos Stand On One Leg? – With Dr. Young-Hui Chang"2022-01-1815 minSpectacular ScienceWelcome to Season 4 – Light!We are starting off Season 4 of Spectacular Science with a really bright episode! This episode is all about light! Light makes our world bright and helps animals and plants survive! In this episode, Akshay explores the science of the visible light around us. Please follow/subscribe to Spectacular Science! Learn how to follow this podcast … Continue reading "Episode 76: Welcome to Season 4 – Light!"2022-01-1110 minSpectacular ScienceSeason 3 Finale! – How Do Lightbulbs Work?This is our Season 3 Finale and our last episode of 2021! In this episode, Akshay is exploring the science behind something that we use everyday but don’t really notice, lightbulbs! Lightbulbs light up our world! Akshay is exploring three types of lightbulbs today: incandescent lights, fluorescent lights, and LED lights. This episode is going … Continue reading "Episode 75: Season 3 Finale! – How Do Lightbulbs Work?"2021-12-2110 minSpectacular ScienceHow Are Fossils Formed?Ever wondered how those giant fossils of dinosaurs are formed? That is what Akshay is exploring today! Get ready because this episode takes you back in time and under the soil. The process in which fossils are formed is a really complex and interesting process!! Join us next episode for the Season 3 Finale!! We … Continue reading "Episode 74: How Are Fossils Formed?"2021-12-1510 minSpectacular ScienceHow Do We Make Memories?Everyone has memories! They have memories of their childhood, vacations, and even someone’s name! But, how do we actually create, store, and recall those memories? That is what Akshay is exploring today! Akshay is looking at his baby photo album and wonders about how memories are created and how we remember or even forget them! … Continue reading "Episode 73: How Do We Make Memories?"2021-12-0813 minSpectacular ScienceHow Continents Move!If you look at the map of the world, you see seven continents. But, millions of years ago, you would actually see a giant supercontinent called Pangaea!! How do the continents move? Akshay is curious about that too! Join Akshay on an adventure to find our how continents move! We now have an exclusive membership … Continue reading "Episode 72: How Continents Move!"2021-12-0111 minSpectacular ScienceSoap! How It WorksWe use soap a lot, especially during this pandemic. Washing our hands with soap and water helps keep us safe from pesky viruses and bacteria, but also gets rid of dirt. But, how does soap work in the first place? That is what Akshay is exploring today! Join Akshay on an adventure to discover how … Continue reading "Episode 71: Soap! How It Works"2021-11-2310 minSpectacular ScienceThe Science of Smell with Dr. Rachel Herz!Have you ever wondered how we smell? Akshay wonders about the same thing while he smells things around the kitchen! That is why Akshay visits Dr. Rachel Herz, a neuroscientist and an expert on the psychology of smell. Join Akshay and Dr. Herz on an adventure to find out how we actually smell! Dr. Herz … Continue reading "Episode 70: The Science of Smell with Dr. Rachel Herz!"2021-11-1721 minSpectacular ScienceHair!Hair, hair, hair! All around us! We have hair and animals have hair. But, what is hair made out of and how does it keep growing? Akshay is getting a haircut and wonders the same thing! Hold onto your hair because you are going to go on a wild adventure, finding out what hair is … Continue reading "Episode 69: Hair!"2021-11-0911 minSpectacular ScienceWind!Wind can range from a gentle breeze to intense storms like hurricanes! Wind can be very powerful. But, how does wind form in the first place? That is what we’re uncovering in this episode. Join Akshay on a windy adventure as he explores what wind is and the formation of wind. Hold onto your hats, … Continue reading "Episode 67: Wind!"2021-10-2710 minSpectacular ScienceTeeny-Tiny Planets! All About Dwarf PlanetsWe all know that we have 8 planets in our Solar System. But, did you know that we have so many other dwarf planets in the Solar System?? In this episode of Spectacular Science, Akshay discovers the science of dwarf planets! Get in your rocket ship and zip up your space suits, because we are … Continue reading "Episode 66: Teeny-Tiny Planets! All About Dwarf Planets"2021-10-2009 minSpectacular ScienceAll About Inventions!All the things we have today like cars, computers, towels, soap, and concrete had to be invented! Inventions make our life easier and faster! Akshay really wants to invent something, so he talks to Dr. Shyamala Rajagopalan about inventions and how they are created! It makes my day to receive your show suggestions, questions, and … Continue reading "Episode 65: All About Inventions!"2021-10-1317 minSpectacular ScienceNatural Resources!Trees? Sunlight? Air? Iron? Coal? They are all natural resources! Natural resources are used all around us from our computers, to cars, and even electricity production! Natural resources make up most of the materials we use today for energy and construction. In this episode, Akshay discovers what natural resources are and they different types! It … Continue reading "Episode 64: Natural Resources!"2021-10-0610 minSpectacular ScienceFossil Fuels!If you look at energy resources around us, they are mostly coal, oil, and natural gas. They are used in cars, from factories, to stoves! But, how are these fuels made? On this episode, Akshay learns how fossil fuels, like oil and natural gas get created! We will also learn about the big fossil fuel … Continue reading "Episode 63: Fossil Fuels!"2021-09-2909 minSpectacular ScienceHow Do We Breathe?You always breathe every day! But, have you ever stopped to notice how we breathe? We take breathing for granted, but on this episode, Akshay explores the science of the respiratory system, which helps us breathe! Don’t hold your breath, but this episode is all about breathing! Please contact us by going to www.spectacularsci.com/contact. We … Continue reading "Episode 62: How Do We Breathe?"2021-09-2111 minSpectacular SciencePollution!Akshay notices that outside of his lab, there is a lot of litter, trash that is on the ground. When Akshay goes outside to pick up the trash, he meets Mr. Santosh Chandru, an environmental engineer. On this episode, we are learning all about pollution from Mr. Chandru! You will even learn the part you … Continue reading "Episode 61: Pollution!"2021-09-1428 minSpectacular ScienceThe Tumble Science Podcast For Kids With Lindsay Patterson!On this episode, Akshay meets Lindsay Patterson, creator, producer, and host of the Tumble science podcast, in the “podcast neighborhood”. Lindsay and Marshall host the awesome Tumble podcast! Akshay runs into Lindsay and gets to know what the Tumble science podcast is! To listen to episodes and to learn more about this awesome show, head … Continue reading "Episode 60: The Tumble Science Podcast For Kids With Lindsay Patterson!"2021-09-0813 minSpectacular ScienceRocks!You may think that rocks are just boring old lumps of material. But, on this episode, you will learn that the rock you are holding in your hand has encountered millions of years of transformation in the Rock Cycle! Akshay explores the science of rocks! Listen to our previous episode about minerals for a quick … Continue reading "Episode 59: Rocks!"2021-09-0111 minSpectacular ScienceMinerals!You may think that minerals are just shiny things, but they are actually much more! On this episode, Akshay explores the properties and characteristics of minerals! This episode is a shiny gem with tons of facts! Next week, we will explore the science of rocks! You will find out how rocks and minerals are connected … Continue reading "Episode 58: Minerals!"2021-08-2511 minSpectacular ScienceCells! Building Blocks of LifeOn planet Earth, life is thriving. But, what are the building blocks of life? On this episode of Spectacular Science, Akshay discovers what cells, the building blocks of life, are! Bring your microscopes because we are discovering the science behind tiny cells. Please contact us by going to www.spectacularsci.com/contact. Here is an article! It is … Continue reading "Episode 57: Cells! Building Blocks of Life"2021-08-1811 minSpectacular ScienceVoices! How We Make SoundsHave you wondered how you speak to other people? It may seem effortless to talk, but there are thousands of cells and a few select parts of your body that help you talk. On this episode, Akshay discovers how the human vocal tract works and how we make sounds! Here is an article! It is … Continue reading "Episode 56: Voices! How We Make Sounds"2021-08-1110 minSpectacular ScienceThe Brains On Science Podcast with Marc Sanchez!On this episode, Akshay meets Mr. Marc Sanchez, producer of the Brains On science podcast, in the “podcast neighborhood”. Akshay talks with Mr. Sanchez discover what the Brains On science podcast for kids is really about and how it came to be. If you want to learn more about Brains On or Mr. Sanchez, head … Continue reading "Episode 55: The Brains On Science Podcast with Marc Sanchez!"2021-08-0319 minSpectacular ScienceThe Challenges During the PandemicDuring this pandemic, we have all faced challenges like schools opening and uncertainty about the future. Akshay wants to go on a Summer vacation trip, but is a little nervous about the pandemic. On this episode, we will learn how to cope with those feelings with clinical psychologist Dr. Saori Maruyama, Ph.D. Check out this … Continue reading "Episode 54: The Challenges During the Pandemic"2021-07-2726 minSpectacular ScienceThe Origins of the Solar System!The Sun and the planets is also known as the Solar System. How did this magnificent Solar System form? On this episode, Akshay explores the science and origins of this Solar System. This episode has a lot of cool facts and a lot of fun! Please contact this podcast by going to www.spectacularsci.com/contact. Here is … Continue reading "Episode 53: The Origins of the Solar System!"2021-07-2011 minSpectacular ScienceMagnetism!Magnets attract some objects and repel others. But, what really are magnets? On this episode, we will take a look at the science behind magnets! Magnets and electricity have much more in common than you may think! Find out by listening to this episode! Please contact this podcast by going to www.spectacularsci.com/contact. Here is an … Continue reading "Episode 43: Magnetism!"2021-05-1208 minSpectacular ScienceGo On a Trip With...Oxygen!?Breathe in….. and breathe out. Don’t you just love breathing Oxygen! But, where does Oxygen really come from? What if you’re in the middle of the desert? Or on a boat in the ocean? On this episode, we are travelling with Oxygen and learning how teeny tiny bacteria and plants helped create the Oxygen that … Continue reading "Episode 42: Go On a Trip With…Oxygen!?"2021-05-0508 minSpectacular ScienceThe Weird and Wacky World of Water!We all know what water is. The clear liquid that comes out of faucets and in oceans! Have you ever wondered about the properties of water? On this episode, we are putting on our wetsuits and diving into the science behind water! Contact this podcast by going to www.spectacularsci.com/contact. Check out this article! It is … Continue reading "Episode 41: The Weird and Wacky World of Water!"2021-04-2810 minSpectacular ScienceHow Do We Hear Sounds?Sound is all around us! But, how do people hear sound? On this episode, we will answer that question and many other sound science questions! Grab your earplugs, because this episode is going to be filled with sound! Send us comments, questions, or show suggestions by going to www.spectacularsci.com/contact! Here is an article! It is … Continue reading "Episode 40: How Do We Hear Sounds?"2021-04-2107 minSpectacular ScienceSoil! Can you dig it?Have you ever walked outside and thought about the soil that is under your feet? Well, on this episode, we are taking a deep dive into soil science. What really is soil and what it is made out of? All these questions and more to be answered on this episode! Please send us questions or … Continue reading "Episode 39: Soil! Can you dig it?"2021-04-1406 minSpectacular ScienceTornadoes - Massive Swirling Clouds!On this episode we are getting into a massive column of clouds! That’s right, we’re learning about tornadoes. These swirling clouds hold many secrets and mysteries. We are going to take a deep dive into the science of tornadoes, especially because Spring weather involves lots of tornadoes. By learning about tornadoes, we can be sure … Continue reading "Episode 38: Tornadoes – Massive Swirling Clouds!"2021-04-0609 minSpectacular ScienceElectricity!!Have you ever wondered how the lights turns on in your house, or how I am able to record my podcast with electric microphones? It’s all electricity. These flowing electrons help power lights a and so much more. We will learn about this everyday thing and how it happens naturally on this episode of Spectacular … Continue reading "Episode 37: Electricity!!"2021-03-3108 minSpectacular ScienceBirds - Masters of FlightHave you ever looked up in the sky and wondered how birds fly? On this episode, we are soaring in the sky and figuring out how birds fly! We will learn about adaptations that birds have! Let’s fly with science!! Here is an article! It is called Bird Flight! (https://spectacularsci.com/bird-flight/) Here is a fun activity! … Continue reading "Episode 36: Birds – Masters of Flight"2021-03-2306 minSpectacular ScienceMoons of Planets! All About These Natural SatellitesDo you love the view of the Moon in the night sky? What if there were 78 moons in the sky!?! Some planets have more than one moon! On this episode, we are blasting off into space and learning more about moons of planets! Here is an article! It is called Moons of Planets! (https://spectacularsci.com/moons-of-planets/) … Continue reading "Episode 35: Moons of Planets! All About These Natural Satellites"2021-03-1706 minSpectacular SciencePollen and Pollination!This episode ties in well with the time period people are entering in the Northern Hemisphere! That’s right: it’s the season called Spring! In Spring, there is a lot of pollen floating around because of flowers blooming. We are going to learn about this “magical flower powder” on this episode! Here is an article! It … Continue reading "Episode 34: Pollen and Pollination!"2021-03-1006 minSpectacular ScienceWeathering and Erosion! Destructive Processes That Shape Our Earth!On this episode, we will talk about Weathering and Erosion! These forces make out Earth that we see today. Without these forces, our Earth would not have life or anything else! We will learn about these different types of forces on this episode. Here is an article! It is called Erosion!(https://spectacularsci.com/erosion/) Here is an activity! … Continue reading "Episode 33: Weathering and Erosion! Destructive Processes That Shape Our Earth!"2021-03-0205 minSpectacular ScienceStars - Twinkling Balls of Gas!On this episode of Spectacular Science, we are launching ourselves into outer space to talk about Stars! These giant balls of gas have hidden secrets! We are going to learn about those hidden secrets and much more!! Please contact our podcast by going to spectacularsci.com/contact! We love hearing from you! Here is an article! It … Continue reading "Episode 32: Stars – Twinkling Balls of Gas"2021-02-2307 minSpectacular ScienceMicroorganisms Series - Part 5 of 5!: ProtozoaThis episode of Spectacular Science is Part 5 of a 5 part series about the types of Microorganisms (microscopic animals). The types of Microorganisms are… viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa. We will talk about each of these Microorganisms in an episode. Today, we are focusing on Protozoa! This is the last episode of this … Continue reading "Episode 31: Microorganisms Series – Part 5 of 5!: Protozoa"2021-02-1607 minSpectacular ScienceMicroorganisms Series - Part 4: Algae!!This episode of Spectacular Science is Part 4 of a 5 part series about the types of Microorganisms (microscopic animals). The types of Microorganisms are… viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa. We will talk about each of these Microorganisms in an episode. Today, we are focusing on Algae or Protists! Please contact us by going … Continue reading "Episode 30: Microorganisms Series – Part 4: Algae!!"2021-02-0909 minSpectacular ScienceMicroorganisms Series – Part 3: Fungi!This episode of Spectacular Science is Part 3 of a 5 part series about the types of Microorganisms (microscopic animals). The types of Microorganisms are… viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa. We will talk about each of these Microorganisms in an episode. Today, we are focusing on Fungi! Please contact us by going to www.spectacularsci.com/contact and leave … Continue reading "Episode 29: Microorganisms Series – Part 3: Fungi!"2021-02-0209 minSpectacular ScienceMicroorganisms Series - Part 2: Bacteria!!This episode of Spectacular Science is Part 2 of a 5 part series about the types of Microorganisms (microscopic animals). The types of Microorganisms are… viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa. We will talk about each of these Microorganisms in an episode. Today, we are focusing on Bacteria! Please contact us by going to www.spectacularsci.com/contact … Continue reading "Episode 28: Microorganisms Series – Part 2: Bacteria!!"2021-01-2608 minSpectacular ScienceWelcome to Spectacular Science!Welcome to Spectacular Science, a science podcast for curious kids and families! Join our enthusiastic host and curious kid, Akshay Jayaraman, as he embarks on fascinating explorations into the world of science. In each episode, Akshay delves into interesting topics that make science come alive, captivating young minds and sparking a sense of wonder. From … Continue reading "Welcome to Spectacular Science – Podcast Trailer"2020-06-0100 min