There is nothing stranger in the universe than the black hole. Light, matter, and even time stop when approaching this strange cosmic structure. Black holes have inspired countless science fiction books and films but these dense objects are not fiction. In fact the reality of black holes is much stranger than any science fiction. Hang out with us this episode to find out what has been captivating the world’s leading scientist for centuries. Let’s talk about black holes.

Guide to finding active meteor showers: https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

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Carl Sagan once famously said, “We’re made of star stuff,” but what does that really mean? One this episode of the podcast we will talk about what stars are really made of and the different type of stars you might be able to see in the night sky.

Guide to finding active meteor showers: https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

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I love watching the sky just to see a falling star. But what exactly is a falling star? What is a meteor shower? What’s the difference anyway? We answer these questions and others on this episode of the podcast.

Guide to finding active meteor showers: https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon, we have a moon-landing extravaganza for you!

• Ava’s recommendation of the pulsing moon - http://www.astronomy.com/magazine/stephen-omeara/2016/11/the-pulsing-moon

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How to order Cara’s books: http://carabartek.com/serafina-loves-science/order-now/

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***This episode is dedicated to my friend Joyce on her 50thwedding anniversary!!!***

Thanks for listening!

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Did you know the moon affect the oceans, animals, and even your brain? On today’s episode we explore the connection between the moon and the Earth!

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Check out these super cool resources about the moon and how it affects our planet and our lives:

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/kits/tides/tides01_intro.html

https://moon.sleepfoundation.org/articles/what-circadian-rhythm

https://moon.nationalgeographic.com/science/2004/07/moon-facts/

Sources:

• https://moon.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(13)00754-9?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0960982213007549%3Fshowall%3Dtrue

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How many times have you seen the man on the moon? Do you know what causes that scary face? On today’s episode we are talking all things moon! We are discussing the phases of the moon, the “seas” of the moon, and even how the moon was formed.

Get ready to learn a thing or two about that pie in the sky!

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Check out these amazing maps of the moon!

https://www.google.com/moon/

https://www.visit-the-moon.com/lunar-atlas- for a full listing of the “seas” aka maria

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One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to watch the sky. From the stars, to the moon, to the meteor showers, nature projects its best entertainment right above our heads. From now until the Perseid’s Meteor shower peak happing in mid-August, the podcast will be dedicated to all things summer sky!

On today’s episode, we are covering the basics of how to watch the sky.

1. Ask your parent or guardian’s permission!

1. Watch out for light pollution and high fences

1. You need a comfy chair, blanket, and probably some bug spray

1. Telescope? Compass? Just your eyes

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*Happy 8th Birthday Caroline!!!! I love you!!!!*

What’s more summer than the smell of sunscreen, the taste of watermelons – and the itchy, scratchy, creepy-crawly feeling of a June bug landing in your hair? June bugs are the antiheroes of the summer season. They hold a place in our hearts right below an escaped diaper in the pool and mosquitos. But what do you really know about these summer pests? On this episode, CC explores the science of June bugs!

For more information about June Bugs:

https://study.com/academy/lesson/june-bug-facts-life-cycle.html

https://biologywise.com/interesting-facts-about-june-bugs

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Did you know by 2050 the population of Earth is predicted to be between 9.5 and 10 billion people strong? That’s a lot of hungry people. We have to ensure everyone has access to safe and healthy food. The only problem is every year we have less water, less farming acres, more complex diseases, and some really nasty bugs.

On Episode 4 of the podcast I will be joined by Matthew Bartek, PhD – a plant breeder and geneticist. Matt specializes in a crop called sorghum. We will be discussing all thing agriculture, plant genetics, and sorghum!

To find out more about plant breeding and genetics:

https://www.ducksters.com/science/biology/mendel_and_inheritance.php

https://www.mensaforkids.org/teach/lesson-plans/peas-in-a-pod-genetics/

To find out more about sorghum:

https://www.simplysorghum.com

https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com

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Have you ever smelled really stinky breath? Have you ever had really stinky breath? In this episode we are exploring the causes of terrible breath including medical, social, and dietary factors that cause bad breath. PEEE EEEEEW!

PS – Happy belated Father’s Day to all the super cool dads out there!!!!

Daddy, I love you

You feed me and need me

Poem by Nicholas Gordon – check out his amazing work here! https://www.poemsforfree.com/me.html

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