Spectacular Science

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 is talking to Dr. Laura Carruth from Georgia State University about the brain!

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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 much you weigh! Ever wondered how much you weigh on other planets? I’ve built a weight calculator that helps you calculate your weight on other planets! Go to https://projects.spectacularsci.com/calculate-your-weight-on-planets to check it out!

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

Here is an activity! It is called “Baseball vs. Basketball! A Gravity Demonstration”. (https://spectacularsci.com/baseball-vs-basketball-a-gravity-demonstration/)

We 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 planets are and what role they play in our Solar System!

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Here is an article! It is called “Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud”. (https://spectacularsci.com/kuiper-belt-and-oort-cloud/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Edible Solar System Model”. (https://spectacularsci.com/edible-solar-system-model/)

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 the kitchen! In this episode, we will learn about how we taste things, the different types of tastes, and a lot of other tasty information!!

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Here is an article! It is called “The Sense of Taste”. (https://spectacularsci.com/the-sense-of-taste/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Taste Test”. (https://spectacularsci.com/taste-test/)

Time 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 cold on top of a mountain if we are closer to the Sun?

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Here is an article! It is called “The Formation of Mountains”. (https://spectacularsci.com/the-formation-of-mountains/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Mountain Formation Fill-In-The-Blanks”. (https://spectacularsci.com/mountain-formation-fill-in-the-blanks/)

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 and finds out how snow is formed and why every snowflake is unique.

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

Here is an activity! It is called “Snow Word Search”. (https://spectacularsci.com/snow-word-search/)

Have 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 and How to Die In Space. He also hosts a podcast called Ask a Spaceman. Join Akshay and Dr. Sutter and discover the origins of the universe!! Visit Dr. Sutter’s website pmsutter.com!

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Have 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 seed treasure hunt!!

Learn more about the Beal Seed Experiment here!

Look at pictures of the seed bottles here! (https://spectacularsci.com/beal-seed-experiment-bottle-pictures/)

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.

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Here is an article! It is called “High and Low Pressure Systems”. (https://spectacularsci.com/high-and-low-pressure-systems/)

Here is an activity! It is called “High and Low Pressure Systems Fill In The Blanks!”. (https://spectacularsci.com/high-and-low-pressure-systems-fill-in-the-blanks/)

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 a deep dive into the science of ocean waves and tides!!

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Here is an article! It is called “The Formation of Waves” (https://spectacularsci.com/the-formation-of-waves/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Waves and Tides Unscramble Words!” (https://spectacularsci.com/waves-and-tides-unscramble-words/)