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Welcome to Spectacular Science, a science podcast for curious people! Join our enthusiastic host Akshay Jayaraman as he embarks on fascinating explorations into the world of science. From the mysterie... more
FAQs about Spectacular Science:How many episodes does Spectacular Science have?The podcast currently has 212 episodes available.
September 14, 2020DNA! The Stuff That Makes You, You!On this episode of Spectacular Science, we are talking about DNA, the instruction manual for humans. We learn about what DNA is and how it is used by cells on this episode.To learn more, read this article about DNA. (https://spectacularsci.com/dna/)Here is an activity that goes with this episode. It is called DNA Word Search. (https://spectacularsci.com/dna-word-search-2/)...more4minPlay
September 07, 2020The Immune System!On this episode of Spectacular Science, we are talking about The Immune System. I am talking to Dr. Ramachandiran from Metaclipse Therapeutics about the Immune System. We will learn about our body’s inner defense system on this episode of Spectacular Science.To learn more, read this article about White Blood Cells. (https://spectacularsci.com/white-blood-cells/)Here is an activity that goes with this episode. It is called Immune System Word Search. (https://spectacularsci.com/immune-system-word-search/)...more13minPlay
August 31, 2020Sleep!On this episode of Spectacular Science, we are talking about Sleep. Did you know there are stages of sleep? There are! We will learn all about them and more on this episode.Here is an activity that goes with the episode. It is called Sleep Cycle Match. (https://spectacularsci.com/sleep-cycle-match/)To learn more, read this article about REM Sleep. (https://spectacularsci.com/rem-sleep/)...more5minPlay
August 24, 2020Vaccines!On this episode of Spectacular Science, we are talking about vaccines! This lifesaving medicine that prevents us from catching viruses. We will talk to Dr. Vasanthi Govindu from Emory University. We learn about the science behind vaccines on this episode.To learn more read this article about The Father of Vaccinology. (https://spectacularsci.com/the-father-of-vaccinology/)Here is an activity that goes with the episode. It is called Vaccine Unscramble Words. (https://spectacularsci.com/vaccine-unscramble-words/)...more17minPlay
August 17, 2020MicrophonesOn this episode of Spectacular Science, we learn about the microphone. This amazing invention opened up a new era of sound. What is sound and what do microphones do and other questions are answered on this episode of Spectacular Science.To learn more, read this article about The First Microphone. (https://spectacularsci.com/the-first-microphone/)Here is an activity that goes with the episode. It is called Sound Dictionary. (https://spectacularsci.com/sound-dictionary/)...more5minPlay
August 10, 2020Thunderstorms!On this episode of Spectacular Science, we did some research on the mysterious thunderstorms. We learn how this set of events work. Learn what thunderstorms are and what thunder and lightning are in this episode.To learn more, read this article about The Water Cycle. (https://spectacularsci.com/335-2/)Here is an activity that goes with the episode. It is called Thunderstorm Word Detective. (https://spectacularsci.com/thunderstorm-word-detective/)...more4minPlay
August 03, 2020SPECIAL EDITION!!!! COVID-19On this episode of Spectacular Science we talk to Dr. Srivenkatesh Ganeshan MD about COVID-19 which is why most of us are staying home. We learn about this very mysterious virus. If you have any questions for Dr. Srivenkatesh, go to spectacularsci.com/contact and we will pass on your question to Dr. Sri!If you want to learn more, read this article about Viruses. (https://spectacularsci.com/viruses/)Here is an activity that goes with this episode. It is called COVID-19 Model Made Out of Play-Doh! (https://spectacularsci.com/covid-19-model-made-out-of-play-doh/)...more17minPlay
July 27, 2020Yeast!On this episode of Spectacular Science, we talk to Akshara, a student of the Georgia Institute of Technology, about the amazing yeast. We learn what yeast is and what it can be used for in this episode. It will be used for more than you think!To learn more, read this article about Yeast. (https://spectacularsci.com/yeast/)Also, here is a activity to go with the episode. It is called Yeast Word Search. (https://spectacularsci.com/yeast-word-search/)...more10minPlay
July 20, 2020The Nervous System!On this episode of Spectacular Science, we talk to Siddharth Poyapakkam about the nervous system. We learn about this very important system in our body that keeps us alive. To learn more, read this article about Nerves. (https://spectacularsci.com/nerves/)Also, here is an activity to go along with the episode. It is called Nervous System Unscramble Words. (https://spectacularsci.com/unscramble-words/)...more6minPlay
July 13, 2020Computers! Everyday Machines!On this episode of Spectacular Science, we talk to Mr. AJ to learn about computers. We learn about these machines we use in our everyday lives. Learn who invented them and what they can be used for in this episode.Learn more by reading this article about computers. (https://spectacularsci.com/computers/)Also, here is an activity that goes along with this episode. It is called Computer Part Memory Game. (https://spectacularsci.com/computer-part-memory-game/)...more9minPlay
FAQs about Spectacular Science:How many episodes does Spectacular Science have?The podcast currently has 212 episodes available.