Best AstroBiological Podcasts (2024)

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ASTROBIOLOGY ADVENTURES: Discovering the Unknown🛸 31:15

5d ago31:15

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It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about a UK zoo trying to save 97 species from ex…

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This scientist’s memoir charts her journey from acting to astrobiology 17:31

24d ago17:31

17:31

One of the biggest, most intriguing questions in the world is quite simple: Are we alone in this universe? Astronomer and astrobiologist Dr. Aomawa Shields looks for signs of life in outer space by analyzing the climate and habitability of small exoplanets far beyond our solar system. Shields’ path to science was a winding one. Through childhood an…

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Xin Jin: Building a 'telescope' for the brain 27:40

1d ago27:40

27:40

Galileo’s telescope revolutionized our modern understanding of the universe. Assistant neuroscience professor Xin Jin, PhD, wants to do just that—except for the brain. By building new tools that enable her and other neuroscientists to peer into the inner workings of the mind, Jin is uncovering the cells, genes and other complex drivers behind neuro…

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Flower Power* 54:00

3d ago54:00

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Before everything could come up roses, there had to be a primordial flower – the mother, and father, of all flowers. Now scientists are on the hunt for it. The eFlower project aims to explain the sudden appearance of flowering plants in the fossil record, what Darwin called an “abominable mystery.” Meanwhile, ancient flowers encased in amber or pre…

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The bird call that music producers love to use in pop songs 8:58

9d ago8:58

8:58

For decades now, one music star has managed to show up on tracks spanning multiple genres and appear alongside many famous artists—while also remaining bafflingly under-recognized. Any guesses? Of course, we’re talking about none other than the common loon—a waterbird with striking red eyes and black-and-white checkerboard plumage. This bird’s call…

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Episode 20: A Day in the Life of a Space Pirate! 🏴‍☠️💰 50:47

9d ago50:47

50:47

Send us a Text Message. Ahoy, space cadets! 🌌 Get ready to set sail on the cosmic seas with Episode 20 of Intergalactic Insider! 🚀 In this thrilling installment, our host Felix Andromeda sits down with a mysterious guest - a real-life space pirate! 🏴‍☠️👤 Ever wondered what it's like to live the life of an intergalactic outlaw? 🤔 From daring heists …

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Animals Being Jerks* 54:00

10d ago54:00

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They’re cute and cuddly. But they can also be obnoxious. Science writer Mary Roach has numerous tales about how our animal friends don’t always bow to their human overlords and behave the way we’d want. The resulting encounters, such as when gulls disrupt the Vatican’s Easter mass, make for amusing stories. But others, such as wolves threatening fa…

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AN UNDERWATER UNIVERSE: The Secrets of Marine Biology🐋 29:24

12d ago29:24

29:24

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about the world's smallest foxes which can now b…

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Aliens Among Us 15:50

18d ago15:50

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In this episode of UFO? UAP? WTF?, host Jason McClellan examines a staple of UFO lore—the claim that an advanced non-human intelligence is interacting with humans. This claim is in the news again because of recent statements made by aerospace executive and senior military officer Karl Nell. Jason discusses the basis of bold claims like this and the…

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Post Social Media* 56:12

17d ago56:12

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Before you check your social media feeds today. And post. And post again. And get into an argument on Twitter, lose track of time and wonder where the morning went, consider that social media was never a natural way to socialize. A cultural anthropologist weighs in on the evolutionary reasons humans can’t thrive on social media. And we hear about t…

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OUR COSMIC CLIMATE: The Role of Weather Satellites🛰️ 28:19

20d ago28:19

28:19

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about the London Zoo's 200th Anniversary History…

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Episode 19: Elections, Wormholes, Hackers, & Tragedy! 42:37

23d ago42:37

42:37

Send us a Text Message. 🚀 Blast off into the unknown with the Intergalactic Insider! 🌌 In this epic episode, join our intrepid host Felix Andromeda as he navigates the cosmic currents of the galaxy's hottest stories. 🔥 From the high-stakes drama of the upcoming Intergalactic Elections to the mind-bending breakthroughs in wormhole physics, we've got…

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Skeptic Check: Feeling Risky* 54:00

25d ago54:00

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It’s not just facts that inform our decisions. They’re also guided by how those facts feel. From deciding whether to buckle our seat belts to addressing climate change, how we regard risk is subjective. In this extended conversation with an expert on the psychology of risk, find out about our exaggerated fears, as well as risks we don’t take seriou…

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INTERSTELLAR INSIGHTS: A Deep Dive Into The World Of Planetary Science🚀 30:14

27d ago30:14

30:14

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about Neanderthals and why they're so important!…

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Beyond the Standard Model 1:01:28

1M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Ever heard of a beauty quark? How about a glueball? Physics is full of weird particles that leave many of us scratching our heads. But these tiny particles make up everything in the quantum world and in us and are the basis of the fundamental scientific theory called The Standard Model. But it doesn’t explain everything. It can’t account for dark m…

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SHAPING EARTH: Exploring the Secrets of Geomorphology🌎 29:39

1M ago29:39

29:39

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about some scientists in Wales experimenting mak…

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Hugh Rosen: A physician-scientist’s guide to developing medicines 30:30

1M ago30:30

30:30

More than 90% of drugs fail to make it from the lab bench to approval. How, then, has a physician-scientist like Hugh Rosen found so much success in developing medicines? Rosen, who’s the chair of molecular and cellular biology at Scripps Research, co-invented the drugs ozanimod (approved for multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis) and navacapra…

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Three Universe of Art listeners tell us about their science-inspired art 12:19

1M ago12:19

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One year ago, we launched Universe Of Art. And to our surprise, a lot of listeners have written in since the start of the podcast, telling us about the science-inspired art they’ve made in their spare time. And today, we're featuring three of those listeners and their art. Our first artist is Todd Gilens, a visual artist and designer who collaborat…

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Episode 18: Interstellar Couples, Cosmic Food Fights, & More! 43:06

1M ago43:06

43:06

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Intergalactic Insider, your weekly dose of cosmic craziness! 🌠 In this mind-blowing episode, we're diving into the juiciest topics from across the galaxy. 🪐 First up, we're exploring the challenges faced by interstellar couples on long-term space voyages and the shocking coping mechanisms they've turned to, fr…

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The Play's the Thing 1:02:15

1M ago1:02:15

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Has children’s play become too safe? Research suggests that efforts to prioritize safety harms children’s mental and physical development during play and contribute to anxiety. One solution: introduce risk into play. We visit an adventure playground where kids play unsupervised with anything from scraps of metal to hammers and nails. Plus, what are…

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PIGS TO THE RESCUE: The Fascinating World of Pig Kidney Transplants🐷🫀 27:40

1M ago27:40

27:40

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about Pig Kidney Transplants! Dan starts with th…

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Episode 17: Galactic Debate - Immortality or Overpopulation? 32:36

1M ago32:36

32:36

Send us a Text Message. 🚀 Should we live forever or is death essential? 🤔 Our expert guests battle it out in a cosmic debate on immortality technology and the potential for galactic overpopulation! 🌎🤯 🗣️ Hear arguments from both sides, plus YOUR comments from #IGIimmortality! 🎧 Tune in for mind-blowing insights, witty banter, and a weather report t…

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Nuts and Bolts 56:16

2M ago56:16

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How frequently do you think about fasteners like screws and bolts? Probably not very often. But some of them a storied history, dating back to Egypt in the 3rd century BC. They aren’t just ancient history. They help hold up our bridges and homes today. Join us as we dissect a handful of engineering inventions that keep our world spinning and intact…

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#13 David Spergel - NASA UAP Taskforce, Dark Matter, Hubble Tension, Leadership 1:11:54

2M ago1:11:54

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Dave Spergel, Professor of Astrophysics, Chair of the NASA UAP Taskforce and President of the Simons Foundation. Dr Spergel has been a prominent leader in the field of cosmology, both intellectually and strategically. To support this podcast and our research lab, head to www.coolworldslab.com/support NASA …

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MIRACULOUS MOLECULES: The Building Blocks of Everything⚛️ 30:16

2M ago30:16

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It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about why some hedgehogs in Gloucestershire have…

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Using motion capture tech to make TV shows for deaf children 17:11

2M ago17:11

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You can read a transcript for this episode here. Think back to your favorite childhood TV show—was it “Blue’s Clues”? “Little Bear”? “Winnie the Pooh”? Animated TV shows are important for kids because they can teach them to read, draw, spell, and talk. Plus, the ways these shows tell stories and create colorful, fictitious worlds can broaden childr…

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The Prevalence of UFO Burnout 21:28

2M ago21:28

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In this episode of UFO? UAP? WTF?, host Jason McClellan addresses the growing frustration and burnout among UFO researchers. He notes that many are stepping back from the subject due to these feelings. The episode covers the Canadian military's reported diminishing UFO interests. Additionally, Jason examines the proposed Kona Blue project by the U.…

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Episode 16: Bizarre Bazaars & Beyond! 40:43

2M ago40:43

40:43

Send us a Text Message. Join Felix Andromeda on a wild ride through the cosmos as we explore the weirdest corners of the galaxy! 🤪 Discover the strangest items on the intergalactic black market, 💰 travel through the history of space exploration, 🔭 unravel the enigma of dimensions, 🌀 and meet the most bizarre crews in the universe! 👽 Plus, get a cos…

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Phreaky Physics* 54:00

2M ago54:00

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It was a radical idea a century ago, when Einstein said space and time can be bent, and gravity was really geometry. We hear how his theories inspire young minds even today. At small scales, different rules apply: quantum mechanics and the Standard Model for particles. New experiments suggest that muons – cousins of the electron – may be telling us…

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PLATE OF THE WILD: Unravelling the Diets of Earth's Creatures🥬🥩 31:02

2M ago31:02

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It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about why grey squirrels on the run is so danger…

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Episode 15: Space Junk Showdown! Immortality Serum? Zero-G CHAOS! 33:48

2M ago33:48

33:48

Send us a Text Message. Buckle up, space travelers! This week's Intergalactic Insider is a wild ride through the cosmos 🌌 We're diving into: 💥 Orbital Trash Battleground: Is our space junk problem about to explode? ❤️ Reunion Across the Stars: A heartwarming story that'll bring a tear to your space eye. 🧪 Immortality Serum: Could we cheat death? Th…

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Bridging Worlds with Hilvert Timmer: Making Magic, Embracing Senseful Chaos, Exploring Permaculture, Chachi Warmi, and Fusion of Medicines from the North & South 1:19:55

2M ago1:19:55

1:19:55

Hailing from the Netherlands and now a permanent resident in Bolivia, Hilvert Timmer wears many hats – He is an economist-anthropologist, a passionate researcher of indigenous traditions, a permaculturist, and a consciousness consultant. Hilvert co-founded Quinta Conciencia, a retreat centre dedicated to spreading knowledge and practices that promo…

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De-Permafrosting* 54:00

2M ago54:00

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Above the Arctic Circle, much of the land is underlaid by permafrost. But climate change is causing it to thaw. This is not good news for the planet. As the carbon rich ground warms, microbes start to feast… releasing greenhouse gases that will warm the Earth even more. Another possible downside was envisioned by a science-fiction author. Could anc…

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LUNAR CLOCKWORK: Could the Moon have its own timezone?🌙 29:22

2M ago29:22

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It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about why NASA want the Moon to have its own tim…

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Donna Blackmond: Solving the origins of life and other mysteries in chemistry 37:34

2M ago37:34

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Donna Blackmond never thought her career would lead to solving how life first formed on the prebiotic Earth. But as she points out in this episode of Science Changing Life, does any scientist start out knowing where their research will take them? Blackmond, who is a professor and the John C. Martin Endowed Chair in Chemistry at Scripps Research, sh…

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Episode 14: Credits Crash Chaos + Brain Upload Tech? + Alien Comic CHAOS! 41:08

2M ago41:08

41:08

Send us a Text Message. Get ready for a wild ride through the galaxy! On this episode of Intergalactic Insider, we're covering: 📉 The Credits Crash fallout – can the galactic economy recover? 🧠 Mindblowing tech: Uploading knowledge to your brain – sci-fi or the future? 👽 Zorgon the Alien Comedian – hilarious cosmic genius or just plain weird? YOU d…

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#12 Lisa Kaltenegger - Alien Earths, Astrobiology Controversies, Frequency of Life 1:32:04

2M ago1:32:04

1:32:04

In this week's episode, David is joined by Lisa Kaltenegger, Professor at Cornell and Director of the Carl Sagan Institute. Lisa's new book, "Alien Earths", has just hit the shelves so we talk about what made her write this book, her view on the abundance of life in the cosmos, and her take on a couple of recent controversies in the field of astrob…

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This documentary explores the loneliness of a Mars mission 12:23

2M ago12:23

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NASA is preparing to send humans to Mars. Although the launch date has been pushed back over the years, the agency says it wants to get there in the 2030s. And it has a lot on its to-do list. NASA needs to build new rockets, new habitable living spaces, new spacesuits, and new radiation shielding, just to name a few items. But what if the one of th…

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For the Birds* 54:00

2M ago54:00

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Birds have it going on. Many of these winged dinosaurs delight us with their song and brilliant plumage. Migratory birds travel thousands of miles in a display of endurance that would make an Olympic athlete gasp. We inquire about these daunting migrations and how birds can fly for days without rest. And what can we do to save disappearing species?…

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VIKINGS UNCOVERED: Exploring their British roots🪓 32:43

2M ago32:43

32:43

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about an Viking artefacts discovered in Ipswich,…

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Episode 13: A Day in the Life of a Time-Traveling Tour Guide! 29:11

2M ago29:11

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Send us a Text Message. 🎉🔥 Buckle up, intergalactic adventurers! 💫🛸 Join your trusty temporal tour guide, Felix Andromeda, as he takes you on an unforgettable journey through time and space with Ziggy the Time-Traveling Tour Guide! ⏰🌌 👽🤖️ Tag along with a motley crew of intrepid interstellar tourists from across the cosmos as they witness some of t…

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Fungi Fear* 54:00

2M ago54:00

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The zombie eco-thriller “The Last of Us” has alerted us to the threats posed by fungi. But the show is not entirely science fiction. Our vulnerability to pathogenic fungi is more real than many people imagine. Find out what human activity drives global fungal threats, including their menace to food crops and many other species. Our high body temper…

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THE ENERGY REVOLUTION: The Science Museum's Latest Adventure⚡ 26:23

3M ago26:23

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It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, find out about one of the world's rarest animals & learn all about how proto stars evolve! Dan starts with the latest sc…

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Breaking down the physics behind ‘3 Body Problem’ 10:57

3M ago10:57

10:57

Last month, Netflix released its adaptation of the Hugo Award-winning sci-fi book The 3 Body Problem by Cixin Liu. It follows the journey of several scientists, from the Chinese Cultural Revolution to the present day, as they seek to understand why their fellow researchers are dying and why their scientific results no longer make sense. Along the w…

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Coffee of the Future 54:00

3M ago54:00

54:00

Drinking a cup of coffee is how billions of people wake up every morning. But climate change is threatening this popular beverage. Over 60% of the world’s coffee species are at risk of extinction. Scientists are searching for solutions, including hunting for wild, forgotten coffee species that are more resilient to our shifting climate. Find out ho…

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#11 Paul Sutter - Rescuing Science, Restoring Trust In an Age of Doubt 1:28:01

3M ago1:28:01

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Dr Paul Sutter, Professor at Stony Brook and a Visiting Professor at Barnard College. Paul is a theoretical cosmologist, who has had a long and productive career in research, but is better known to most for his science communication work. Having one numerous awards, written popular science books and starri…

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BRITAIN'S POMPEII: The truth behind Must Farm🚜🏛️ 28:34

3M ago28:34

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It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about an Iranian glass bead from 3,000 years ago…

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Episode 12: Eerie Alien Tech, Intergalactic Cuisine & Vanishing Scientists! 47:08

3M ago47:08

47:08

Send us a Text Message. 🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 Join our fearless host, Felix Andromeda, as he dives deep into the most mind-bending intergalactic news stories of the week on "Intergalactic Insider"! 🎙️ 👽🧠 Get the inside scoop on the controversial "Mind-Meld Communicator," which allows humans to telepathically communicate with aliens – but is it saf…

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