Spectacular Science

When 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 …

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Welcome 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 how peregrine falcons dive so fast and how they are the fastest flying animal in the world!

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Here is an article! It is called “Diving Peregrine Falcon”. (https://spectacularsci.com/diving-peregrine-falcons/)

Here is a fun activity! It is called “Peregrine Falcon Suit Drawing!”. (https://spectacularsci.com/peregrine-falcon-suit/)

This 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 also talks to Charan Ramachandran, a musician, about how he makes music. Charan has created many of the songs you hear on this podcast such as the theme song! Charan's music is amazing!

This is the end of season 4 of this podcast! We will be back with new episodes for season 5 on August 23rd, 2022.

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Owls 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!

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Here is an article! It is called “Owls”. (https://spectacularsci.com/owls/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Owl Superpower List”. (https://spectacularsci.com/owl-superpower-list/)

When 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!

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Here is an article! It is called “Cheetah Speed”. (https://spectacularsci.com/cheetah-speed/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Speedy Adaptations Chart”. (https://spectacularsci.com/speedy-adaptations-chart/)

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.

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Here is an article! It is called “Why Do Soap Bubbles Pop So Easily?” (https://spectacularsci.com/2021/06/why-do-soap-bubbles-pop-so-easily/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Bubble Trouble! Compare Bubbles!” (https://spectacularsci.com/bubble-trouble-compare-bubbles/)

Have 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!

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Here is an article! It is called “The 3 Types of Asteroids”. (https://spectacularsci.com/the-3-types-of-asteroids/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Draw Pictures of the Asteroid Belt!”. (https://spectacularsci.com/draw-pictures-of-the-asteroid-belt/)

We 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 science of heat transfer – how heat moves through objects!

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Here is an article! It is called “Heat Transfer”. (https://spectacularsci.com/heat-transfer/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Heat Transfer Examples Worksheet”. (https://spectacularsci.com/heat-transfer-examples-worksheet/)

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!!

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Here is an article! It is called “Relaxing Odor of Freshly-Mown Grass? Think Again!” (https://spectacularsci.com/why-does-grass-have-a-smell-when-it-is-mown/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Plants’ Secret Sense: Growing Up!” (https://spectacularsci.com/plant-secret-sense-growing-upwards-sunlight/)

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!

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Here is an article! It is called “Solar and Lunar Eclipses”. (https://spectacularsci.com/solar-and-lunar-eclipses/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Solar and Lunar Eclipse Model!”. (https://spectacularsci.com/solar-and-lunar-eclipse-model/)