SolveItForKids Science podcast

Jan 14 2025 200 ep. 31 mins 4

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Solve It! for Kids - The science podcast for curious & creative kids and their families. Peek into the world of real-life scientists, engineers, and experts as they solve problems in their every day jobs. Kids and families are then invited to take on a challenge and solve a problem themselves! Join Jennifer Swanson and Jeff Gonyea as they ask questions, solve problems, and offer challenges that take curiosity and creativity to a whole new level. Don’t forget to participate in our weekly challenges!

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How Do Sea Creatures Inspire Technology?

Jan 14 2025 34 mins

Have you ever thought about how sea creatures might inspire technology? What would that even look like? Well, it's biomimicry, which is innovation inspired by nature. Dr. Karen Osborn of the Smithsonian Institution is here to talk to us all about how ocean creatures are giving engineers and scientists ideas for creating technology that can help humans. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodc

The BEST of Exploring of the Moon

Jan 06 2025 31 mins

The Solve It! for Kids Science Podcast is on Holiday Break. We have compiled a few clips from favorite shows highlighting experts who Explore the Moon for you to enjoy. They come from the following: Episode 227 How Do You Create a Robot Babysitter for a Space Station with Dr. Julia Badger Episode 215 How Will We Talk to Astronauts on the Moon? with Sirina Nabhan Episode 221 What'

The BEST of Working With Animals

Dec 30 2024 29 mins

The Solve It! for Kids Science Podcast is on Holiday Break. We have compiled a few clips from favorite shows highlighting experts who Work with Animals for you to enjoy. They come from the following: Episode 226 How Do Animals Cooperate with Each Other? with Dr. Lauren Robinson Episode 222 What Do you Do when a Tiger Has a Toothache? with Dr. Carrie Logdsen McCullough Episode 151

The BEST of Flying Creatures

Dec 23 2024 32 mins

The Solve It! for Kids Science Podcast is on Holiday Break. We have compiled a few clips from favorite shows highlighting flying creatures for you to enjoy. They come from the following: Episode 106 How Do We Know the Dinosaurs Could Fly? with Dr. Jingmai O'Connor Episode 205 How do Birds Fly? with Alex Troutman Episode 223 How Do you Rehabilitate a Bald Eagle? with Marge Gibson I

What is the Bowmouth Guitarfish?

Dec 16 2024 32 mins

Have you ever seen a bowmouth guitarfish? Even though you might think they are sharks, these uniquely shaped ocean creatures actually belong to the ray family. They are critically endangered, and yet important members of the ocean habitat. Jen Hazeres, a senior aquatic biologist at the Newport Aquarium is here to talk to us about this amazing animal! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodca

How Does NASA Keep its Missions Safe?

Dec 02 2024 29 mins

NASA sends so many spacecraft to both near and deep space, how do they ensure that each mission is safe during its operation? We have Lauren Clayton, NASA Chief Safety and Mission Assurance Officer at Glenn Research Center to discuss how NASA does all of this. Lauren also shares NASA's Power to Explore Student Challenge and how its FREE to participate for all student aged-children.

What is the Immune System Secret Weapon to Fight Disease?

Nov 18 2024 29 mins

Have you ever wondered how our body fights off infection and disease? It's a pretty cool process. Our guest, Dr. Namita Gandi, is an immunologist and she is going to explain the secret weapon that your immune system posseses to keep you healthy. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of thi

How Do Tiger Sharks Help the Ocean Ecosystem?

Nov 04 2024 28 mins

Tiger sharks are beautiful and amazing creatures, but did you know that they can also help the ocean ecosystem? Wells Howe, Director of the Beneath the Waves Group, explains how. Take a deep dive into the ocean and learn all about the awesome animals that keep our ocean clean and allow it to thrive as an ecosystem. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #st

How Do You Create a Robot Babysitter for a Space Station?

Oct 21 2024 31 mins

You may have had a babysitter in your life, but did you know that a space station is going to have one? That's right! NASA is creating Gateway, a space station that will orbit the Moon, and it's going to have a robotic babysitter to keep an eye on it while humans are not onboard. NASA JPL engineer Dr. Julia Badger, who is actually working to create this robot is our guest today. Do

How Do Animals Cooperate with Each Other?

Oct 14 2024 31 mins

Have you ever wondered how animals work together? And does this make them happier and healthier? Dr. Lauren Robinson, psychologist and animal welfare scientist, joins us to today to talk about all of this and explain how animals cooperate with each other. Listen to this fun and fascinating episode that talks about many different animals. Dr. Lauren has worked with a lot of them! #s