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 …

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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 …

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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! Subscribe …

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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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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! …

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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! Spectacular Science is on YouTube! Please subscribe to the Spectacular Science YouTube channel by using this …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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The 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 …

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