The Next Generation

The Next Generation

By Blake & Will, 8th GradeNewsTech News
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The Next Generation episodes

  • The Future of Travel: Supersonic Jets! 🛩

    In today's episode, Blake and Will talk about supersonic jets.  From Concorde to sonic booms to ambitious startups, they cover it all.  Stay tuned until the end for a great round of trivia!

    Links:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p0fRlCHYyg

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQSeTNctYig&t=301s

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO4_VHM69oI

    50 min
  • NASA Artemis 1 Launch Preview! 🚀

    In today's episode, Blake and Will break down the upcoming Artemis 1 NASA launch with the all-new SLS mega-rocket.  They talk about liquid hydrogen leaks, launch pads, and orbital maneuvers.  Stay tuned until the end for a great trivia game!

    44 min
  • James Webb Space Telescope's First Images! 🌌✨

    Blake and Will break down JWST's first color images in today's episode. 

    First Image

    All of the original images (note that new photos will be released in the following days)

    Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the first photos (Definitely watch if you want to learn a little more, NDT is great!)

    Hubble vs Webb direct image comparison!

    Pillars of creation visible vs. infrared

    Since we recorded just after the images were released, many good articles and videos about them were published after we did.  As I said before, Neil deGrasse Tyson's interview was extremely factual and simple (it was uploaded after us) so check that out if you need more info.  


    21 min
  • NBA and NHL Playoffs! 🏀🏒

    In today's episode, Blake and Will discuss the NBA and NHL playoffs.  Note: In trivia, Will said that Kobe was selected 11th overall when he was actually selected 13th overall.  

    25 min

About The Next Generation

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Welcome to the Next Generation Podcast. Here, we will discuss current events in the tech and science industry, the environment and climate change, sports, and more, all from the perspective of 8th graders.