How Do You Get Energy from the Wind?
If you've seen the big giant wind turbines across the country, you might wonder, just how exactly do we get energy from the wind? It's a pretty fascinating answer! Listen to this awesome interview wit...
14 Mars 202332min
How Do You Make a Spacecraft Safe?
When you send a spacecraft into space, engineers need to ensure that the humans onboard will get to their destination and back in a timely manner, but also in a way that keeps them safe on the entire ...
7 Mars 202337min
What Does a Primatologist Do?
Have you ever wondered You won't want to miss the exciting chat with Dr. Mireya Mayor, Director of Exploration and Science Communication for FIU, and a National Geographic Explorer. Dr. Mayor loves ...
28 Feb 202334min
How Do Astronauts Live in Space?
One of the biggest questions facing anyone who wants to be in space is-- how do humans live there? It's not easy. There are so many things in the microgravity environment that are difficult to overcom...
20 Feb 202334min
How Do Humans (and Robots) Feel?
Humans have five senses, of which one is touch. But did you ever wonder if it's possible to use materials to understand just how our brains process information when we touch something? Dr. Darren Lipo...
14 Feb 202336min
How Do You Get Materials from the Earth?
Have you ever wondered where the materials come from to build houses? roads? your cell phone? Most of it is mined from the Earth. Take a listen to this fascinating episode with engineer Alexis Lua, wh...
7 Feb 202336min
How Did Computers Evolve?
Ever wonder about the history of the computer? We have NY Times Bestselling Author/Illustrator Rachel Ignotofsky on our show to discuss all of the ins and outs of computer history. Take a listen to al...
31 Jan 202332min
How Can We Help the World's Oceans?
Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface, and are home to some of the tiniest creatures on the planet (single-celled organisms), to some of the largest (the blue whale). How can we keep this ...
24 Jan 202332min
