Jul 16

The Night Washington Crossed the Delaware

On a cold winter night in 1776, George Washington led a brave group of soldiers across the icy Delaware River. The soldiers were tired and cold, but they knew this journey was important for their fight for freedom. Washington's plan was to surprise the enemy troops on the other s ... Show More

6m 33s

Jul 13

Mary Anning: The Brave Fossil Hunter

Mary Anning was a brave and curious girl who lived in the early 1800s in England. She loved to explore the rocky beaches near her home and search for fossils. Mary discovered amazing dinosaur bones, helping scientists learn about creatures that lived long ago. Even though she did ... Show More

8m 55s

Jul 9

Nancy Wake: The Fearless Spy

Meet Nancy Wake, a brave and clever woman who became a true hero during World War II. Born in New Zealand, she moved to France and helped fight against the enemy. Nancy was known for her courage and quick thinking, which saved many lives. She worked as a secret agent, gathering i ... Show More

8m 25s

Jul 2020

How Big Does a Meteoroid Have to Be to Make It to the Ground?

Meteors can put on a spectacular show, but many of the pieces of debris that cause them are the size of pebbles -- or dust. Learn more about meteorites in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listen ... Show More

4m 53s

Sep 2025

#95 Under the stars (Med)

Learn how to talk about the night sky and stargazing.

11m 24s

Jan 2023

☄️ Outer space and stars (S08E21) + Transcript

Do you enjoy looking at the stars? Have you ever learned about outer space and stars? Are you interested in films about outer space and stars? Can you see many stars at night where you live? Would you ever like to go into space? What would you do if you had a chance to go there? ... Show More

26m 12s

Sep 2018

546. Death by Meteor

546. Death by Meteor This episode is called Death By Meteor and it’s all about asteroids, space, science, maths, astrophysics and the end of the world! Transcript available. Episode page <a href= "https://wp.me/p4IuUx-8qA">https://wp.me/p4IuUx-8qA</a> ital ... Show More

55m 36s

Mar 2022

How are we related to stars?

Forget those fancy awards shows. This episode of Brains On is exploding with the stars. Find out how each of us is related to these beautifully bright beacons. Plus, we’ll consider what happens when gravity weighs down on a star over millions, and even billions, of years. We’ll a ... Show More

28m 33s

Feb 2020

Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! An Outer Space SUPERNOVA

One of the brightest stars in the sky, Betelgeuse, has been getting dimmer and dimmer. Could this be a sign that the young star is about to explode? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they travel light years into the future to see for themselves! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, ... Show More

26m 43s

Apr 2019

What Are The Weirdest Stars?

What are neutron stars, pulsars and magnetars? Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy inform ... Show More

45m 50s

Mar 2023

Astronomy for Young Folks, by Isabel Martin Lewis, Part 7

Let's return to more sleepy science and ponder life on the moon, the makeup of meteorites, and the long, strange lives of comets as they wander through our universe. Spacey!</span ... Show More

50m 10s

Meteors and Meteorites