We hear amazing questions in the exhibit halls of the Museum of Science, Boston. Do woodpeckers get headaches? How many colors are in the rainbow? Who gets to drive the Mars rovers? Pulsar features short interviews with our education staff along with scientists, engineers, and experts from around the world in order to find the answers.
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Digital Learning Today: Where Productivity Meets Innovation in the Classroom.
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Educators, are you ready to turn your classroom into a dynamic hub of innovative learning? Is your school district Craving a classroom where technology amplifies standards-based learning, not replaces it? Digital Learning Today, hosted by Digital Learning Coach Jeff Bradbury, is your passport to pedagogical innovation. Each week, we will dive deep into the world of instructional technology and digital learning to empower you and your teachers to create a culture of digital learning and innov ...
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Museum of Science, Boston: Bringing STEM Education to Students Worldwide!
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Christine Cunningham, Senior Vice President of STEM Learning at the Museum of Science, Boston to discuss how educators and parents worldwide can use their new YES STEM Curriculum in their classrooms! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Ple…
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Empowering Students with Hearing Loss: The Importance of Self-Advocacy
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In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Nell Rosenberg, the National Director for Teleservices at the Clark Schools for Hearing and Speech. They discuss how to support students with hearing difficulties and the services provided by Clark Schools. Nell explains that Clark has been serving children who are deaf and hard…
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Personalizing Learning for All Staff and Students – A Conversation with Eric Sheninger and Niki Slaugh
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In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh, authors of the book 'Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners.' They discuss the importance of personalized learning and how to implement it in schools. They emphasize the need to identify each student as an individual and provide experiences that are engaging and c…
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Empowering Neurodiverse Learners: SMART Technologies’ Innovative Edtech Solutions
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Show Notes In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Katie Novak on the podcast LIVE from ISTE 2024! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! About SMART Technologies SMART Technologies is a pioneering force in the de…
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Jed Stefanowicz: Developing the 4 Domains of Digital Literacy for K12 Classrooms
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In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Jed Stefanowicz about his book 'Beyond the Bulletin Board: Crafting a Culture for Content Creation'. They discuss their experiences at the ISTE conference and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. They highlight the importance of utility and use cases when considering AI tools for the …
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MetaMetrics Launches a new Lexile and Quantile Hub at ISTELIVE 2024!
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Sue Ann Towle, Vice President, Product Management, MetaMetrics on the podcast LIVE from ISTE 2024 to discuss the new Lexile & Quantile Hub. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you t…
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To Read our Extended Coverage of zSpace, please check out our full ISTELive blog post! ZSpace is an augmented and virtual reality laptop device that brings immersive learning to students without requiring a head-mounted display. It can be used for a wide range of subjects, from animal structure and function to automotive assembly. ZSpace is used in…
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Who Imagines/Builds/Tests the Museum's Exhibits?
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Mike Horvath, the Director of Exhibits at the Museum of Science, details the process of imagining and creating an exhibit and how it can lead to wearing a wookiee costume on the mound at Fenway Park.By The Museum of Science, Boston
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Introducing Renaissance Next and Renaissance Analytics – LIVE from ISTE 2024!
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As educators, we are constantly seeking ways to enhance our teaching methods and better understand our students. This week at the ISTELive Conference, I had the opportunity to meet Eric Swanson, Senior VP of Product Management, Practice and Instruction, and Storey Sitwala, Senior Director of Product Management at Renaissance, to learn about a brand…
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Tailoring AI Prompts to the Audience How to Understand the Limitations of AI in Education
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Ryan Read on the show to discuss Prompt Engineering and how we can support our teachers and students in the classroom while discussing Artificial Intelligence. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us kn…
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Creating a Culture of “Risk Taking” In your Classroom – A Conversation with Jason McKenna
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Jason McKenna, Vice President of Global Educational Strategy from Vex on the program to discuss how your school district can bring a complete robotics curriculum into your K12 classrooms today! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit …
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Understanding the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching Digital Literacy
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Cathy Collins, a Library Media Specialist and ISTE+ASCD Board Member on the show to discuss the ISTELive 2024 conference and how school districts can leverage Artificial Intelligence to teach Digital Literacy. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear fro…
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ISTE2024: Check out these great sessions on Challenge Design, Creative Thinking, and Social & Emotional Learning Today!
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Laura Thomas on the program to discuss the 2024 ISTELive conference! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! ISTE 2024 Sessions to Check Out! ONSITE ATTENDEE CONTENTChallenge…
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Where does Artificial Intelligence fit into Curriculum Writing and Lesson Planning?
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Ernie Delgado on the program to discuss the upcoming Innovative Educator Conference happening in Southern California on July 29-31. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In…
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Project Based Learning – Creating a Dynamic and Interactive 5th Grade Classroom
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Rayna Freedman on the program to discuss how she has revolutionized learning in her 5th grade classroom through Project Based Learning. In this episode we learn her strategies for creating student podcasts, blogs, and keeping parents engaged throughout the school year. If you …
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5 Great Sessions for Elementary Teachers to Attend at ISTE 2024!
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Melisa Hayes on to the podcast to talk about ISTE 2024 and how you can make the most out of the big conference this year! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Epis…
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Using Artificial Intelligence for Organization, Accessibility and Inclusion in the Classroom
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Kim Zajac on the podcast to discuss how Artificial Intelligence can be used to support teacher workload and supporting inclusion and accessibility in the classroom. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us k…
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CYBER SECURITY: What does your School District Need to Know?
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Chris Cleveland from Pixm Security on the podcast to learn how school districts can not only keep themselves safe from potential hackers but provide valuable professional development to their staff to avoid cyber attacks. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to …
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Edthena: Using Artificial Intelligence for Self-Reflection and Professional Growth
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Adam Geller from Edthena on the podcast to discuss how Artificial Intelligence can be used for self-evaluation by staff members in the classroom. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help…
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The 2024 National Educational Technology Plan
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Susan Bearden and Dr. Beth Holland on the program to discuss the 2024 National EdTech Plan and how you can use it to develop your schools digital learning strategic plan! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and le…
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Canopy.Education: Helping Teachers and Students become Google Workspace Certified
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Andrew Caffrey, CEO at Canopy Education on the program to discuss how your students can become Google Certified this year! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Epi…
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VEX Robotics: Develop a Complete K12 Curriculum using the VEX Continuum
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Jason McKenna, Vice President of Global Educational Strategy from Vex on the program to discuss how your school district can bring a complete robotics curriculum into your K12 classrooms today! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit …
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Project Based Learning: How to set your classroom up for student success!
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes educator Dan Thomas on the show to discuss how he is leveraging Project Based Learning activities in his classroom. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … …
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What Should I Do with My Extra Eclipse Glasses?
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We chat about all of the options that you have for keeping, donating, or recycling eclipse glasses after April's total solar eclipse.By The Museum of Science, Boston
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When Is the Next Eclipse? 2024-2026 Edition
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With the Great American Eclipse of 2024 in the rear view mirror, we look ahead to the next three years of solar and lunar eclipses visible from Boston and around the globe.By The Museum of Science, Boston
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How to Build a Quality Podcasting Studio in your Home Studio or Classroom
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Senior Vice President of Learning Products, Mark Pollock onto the podcast to discuss podcasting, education, and how you can create a recording studio in your home studio. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and le…
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How Do You Tag a Great White Shark? What Does The Tag Tell Us?
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Dr. Greg Skomal, a shark expert with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, discusses the incredible data that shark tags can give us as well as the process of finding and tagging great white sharks off of Cape Cod.By The Museum of Science, Boston
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Footsteps 2 Brilliance: Helping Every Student Enjoy a Love of Reading
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Ilene Rosenthan and Kathy Maximov from Footsteps2Brilliance on the program to discuss how they have been successfully engaging parents and accelerating literacy for more than a decade. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Conta…
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Teacher Burnout: Understanding how to manage your daily stress level.
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Lee Eyerman and John Hunt from 3andb.com on the podcast to discuss the current state of teacher stress and burnout. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Follow Our Podcast…
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Our triceratops fossil, Cliff, did not live in New England. So what kind of dinosaurs did? We ask two local experts, Mark Agostini and Dr. Mark McMenamin, to tell us what fossils have been recovered from our own backyard.By The Museum of Science, Boston
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Rellie: Using Artificial Intelligence to Unlock Each Child’s Learning Potential
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Kevin Prokopetz, CEO of Rellie on the podcast to discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence to unlock every child’s learning potential. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today…
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Linewize: Helping School Districts and Classrooms Safely Monitor Digital Learning Environments
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Harrison Parker from Linewize on the podcast to discuss how educators and parents can help keep students safe on their devices while at home or in the classroom. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know…
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What Happens when Teachers go back to College?
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Monica Carson, Chief Growth Officer at American College of Education on the podcast. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … What are the advantages of teac…
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Artificial Intelligence: How to Start The Learning Process in your School District … Safely
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr Jayne Lammers, Director of Learning Design at Edmentum on the podcast to discuss how your school district can begin using Artificial Intelligence to support staff, students, and the community. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visi…
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How to Build an eSports Program in your School District
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Christine Stellar Foss from Lenovo on the podcast to discuss the evolution of eSports in the classroom. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Follow Our Podcast And Subscri…
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Prof Jim: Supporting Student Achievement in the Classroom using Artificial Intelligence
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Maria Walley and Shachi Narula from ProfJim onto the podcast to disucc the state of Artificial Intelligence in K12 technology applications and how it can be used to support student learning and achievement. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. …
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California Online Public Schools: A Blueprint for How to Successfully Educate Staff, Students, and your Community
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes California Online Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Richard Savage onto the podcast to discuss how he and his team have created a 20-year fully online educational program that supports more than 2,500 students. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from …
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Supporting English Language Learners using Air Language
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes educator and entrepreneur Kyle Larson on the program to discuss Air Language, a platform he created to support English Language Learners. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you tod…
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College Contact: Supporting Students & Families through the College Admissions Process
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Sophie Smith and Leah Guesman from College Contact on the podcast to learn about the current state of the college admissions process. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! …
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What Is It Like to Experience a Total Solar Eclipse?
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With a total solar eclipse coming up on April 8th, 2024, we ask planetarium educator Talia what it feels like to actually witness the moon totally blocking the sun.By The Museum of Science, Boston
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How Can We Support Student Innovation Through Authentic and Meaningful Feedback?
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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Carolyn Sloan, Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu, and Dory Weiss on the program to discuss ways that we can provide students with meaningful authentic feedback. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can he…
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How Can You Move the Needle of Innovation in Your School District? (Featuring Matthew Joseph)
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In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes podcaster, author, and Digital Learning Leader Matthew Joseph on the podcast to discuss why it’s important not only to have a clear district vision for technology integration but a clear plan for how Instructional Coaches will play a pivotal part in executing that plan. If you are a new list…
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FETC 2024 – A Conversation with Jennifer Womble
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Welcome to "Digital Learning Today," a brand-new podcast for educators and educational leaders interested in building a culture of standards-based and future-ready digital learning classrooms in their school districts. Each week we will look at how we can best equip and support our teachers with the skills, knowledge, and professional development n…
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We celebrate the 30th anniversary of a daring Space Shuttle mission that fixed the Hubble Space Telescope by chatting about the experience with astronaut Jeff Hoffman.By The Museum of Science, Boston
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What Kind of Space Research Happens Here in Massachusetts?
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Dr. Supriya Chakrabarti, the Director of UMass Lowell's Center for Space Science and Technology, explains some of the exciting space research and engineering that is happening right here in our backyard.By The Museum of Science, Boston
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We ask marine mammal odontologist Dr. Martin Nweeia about one of the most amazing teeth anywhere in the animal kingdom and get the full story of the narwhal and its ten-foot tusk.By The Museum of Science, Boston
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What Is It Like to Look Down at the Earth from Space?
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One of the more hopeful results of human spaceflight has been the Overview Effect, when astronauts feel the awe in looking down at our home planet while orbiting above. NASA Astronaut Bob Hines details his experience earthgazing from the International Space Station in 2022.By The Museum of Science, Boston
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Maybe the most frequent questions we have gotten this century at the museum is what people can do personally to mitigate the effects of climate change. Frank Lowenstein from Rare's Climate Culture Boston gives a short list of big-impact actions.By The Museum of Science, Boston
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There are an astonishing number of ant species living on our planet. One of the world's foremost experts on ants, Dr. Susanne Foitzik, explains how their society is different from ours in many ways.By The Museum of Science, Boston
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Are Sci-Fi Authors Scientists or Writers?
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There are so many amazing writers of science fiction. When they were young, did they dream of bring famous authors, or amazing scientists? Author Katie Slivensky shares her journey through the worlds of science and fiction.By The Museum of Science, Boston
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