Welcome back, Smartypants! 👋
This time, we’re diving into a glowing, mysterious underwater adventure as Emma heads out on a nighttime scuba dive to meet one of the ocean’s strangest creatures — jellyfish!

In this episode, Emma teams up with Mark to answer Lev’s big question: How do jellyfish sting?
Floating through the dark ocean, surrounded by softly glowing jellies, you’ll discover how these ancient animals move, sense the world, and protect themselves — all explained in a fun, friendly way that makes science feel like magic ✨🪼

🌠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• What jellyfish are really made of (no bones, no brain — really!)• How jellyfish move by pulsing water instead of swimming• What nematocysts are and how jellyfish stings actually work• Why some jellyfish glow in the dark using bioluminescence• How jellyfish have survived in Earth’s oceans for over 500 million years

🎧 Perfect For:Kids ages 6+ who love ocean animals and asking big “how does that work?” questions, parents and teachers looking for smart, calming, adventure-filled listeningBedtime, bath time, car rides, or homeschool science momentsAnyone curious about the weird, wonderful world under the sea 🌊🪼

🎒 Why Kids Love Hey Smartypants:Each episode turns a real kid’s question into an exciting, fact-filled journey through science and nature — with playful conversations, imagination, and just the right amount of silliness to keep learning fun.

🎬 CreditsThis podcast was created by Leora and Nevo Cohen, two curious kids who love asking big questions and discovering big answers — with a little help from their dad, who records, edits, and keeps everything floating smoothly behind the scenes 😉
🎵 Theme music:
Bring the Fun by Andrey Rossi

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🧠 Stay curious, Smartypants!#HeySmartypants #EducationalPodcast #STEMForKids #OceanScience #Jellyfish #SciencePodcastForKids 🪼🌊