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Staring Into The LightEpisode 15 - TurbochargedHey Everyone! here goes our next episode and this one addresses an interesting question from a grade 7 student. Aarya asks 'Is replacing a V12 engine with a turbocharged V8 engine in an automobile a good choice?'Listen in to find out more! We hope you enjoy this podcast.2022-02-0905 min
Staring Into The LightEpisode 14- Sourdough breadIn this episode we dive into the history and science of this tasty food that the whole world has been obsessing over since the dawn of the pandemic.2021-08-2909 min
Staring Into The LightEpisode 13- We are what we eatUjaan of grade 7 asked us last year about cannibalism. Here is the episode. This is our first for this year.2021-06-1009 min
Staring Into The LightEpisode 12 - Febricity & ChillsIn this episode, we answer a question raised by Aashni Mangal of Grade 7. She asks, how does an AC change the temperature of a room?2021-03-2109 min
Staring Into The LightEpisode 11 - Is there anybody out there?In this episode, we answer a question asked by our fifth grader Siddhant, is there other life out there?2021-02-2010 min
Staring Into The LightEpisode 10 - Can't touch thisHello, welcome to episode ten of your favourite podcast from the Makerspace at Inventure! In this episode, we’re attempting to answer a question that Yash from Grade 7 asked. I wonder why and how touch-me-not plants close their leaflets whenever they are touched.2021-01-2210 min
Staring Into The LightEpisode 9 - Matter Of Matter IIWe revisit the question we addressed in episode 4, 'matter of matter' and look at different states of matter and how humans have tamed them to get what they want. From storage, to locomotion to desserts, we look at how the human understanding of matter and its properties has got to us this far down the path of civilization.2020-12-1610 min
Staring Into The LightEpisode 8 - Body MathIn this episode, we look at our body objectively in an attempt to answer a question from a sixth grader, Is there math in our body?2020-11-2009 minStaring Into The LightEpisode 7 - Not CoolHello! Welcome to episode 7 of our podcast staring into the light. In this episode, we’re going to talk about the second part of Ishanth's question, who is a 6 grader - ‘when people think of bullying, how does it work?’Listen in as we share expert understanding and personal insights. Hope you enjoy it.Do add you feedback, suggestions or questions in the comment section.2020-10-1608 minStaring Into The LightEpisode 6 - Self-relianceIn this episode, we take a detour from answering students questions and we explore the concept of self reliance as a celebration of Gandhi's birthday.2020-10-0210 minStaring Into The LightEpisode 5 - Our Human MindHello tinytots, welcome to the fifth episode of our podcast staring into the light in which we attempt to answer one half of the question asked by Ishanth Turaga of Grade 6. He wonders: What is the mindset of some people when they have to make decisions, like, how does our brain work so fast? Enjoy listening and share your feedback in the comments section. You are welcome to show us some love :)2020-09-1808 minStaring Into The LightEpisode 4 - Matter Of MatterJoin us on our 4th episode of staring into the light, where we answer Akul, our 10th grader's question about matter, its states and its story. Make sure to like the track and comment below if you have any new ideas for an episode. It 'matters' to us.2020-09-0406 minStaring Into The LightEpisode 3 - Let's Talk About TalkingSachit of Grade 7 asked: “I wonder if crickets sing or maybe even have ways of communication using chirps”. While attempting to answer this question, we explore communication with and without sound across the living world.youtu.be/Tuxc9URHYFc (the fusion video)youtu.be/Un2yBgIAxYs (Suzanne Simard’s TED talk)2020-08-0710 minStaring Into The LightEpisode 2 - Do As I DoHave you ever wondered why are human babies born defenceless? or why do human children mimic older adults? Well, two curious grade 7 students Rhea Singh and Rhianna Nambiar have asked these questions and we make an attempt to explore the reasons behind them. Listen in to learn more about peculiar baby behaviour across the animal world.2020-07-3119 minStaring Into The LightEpisode 1 - The Scientific MethodThis is our very first podcast and we discuss the amazing stories of Robert Hooke, Antony Van Leeuwenhoek and Louis Pasteur to help us better understand the scientific method. So, tune in and please leave us your feedback in the comment section. You could also ask us more questions that you wonder about and we will add it to our next podcast. Enjoy listening.2020-07-0315 min