May 13

How did soccer start?

Soccer is the most popular sport on the planet. But how did it get its start? And why do some people call it “soccer”, while others call it “football?” Hear the answers to these questions as Joy and co-host Brooke learn about the history of the sport, plus the story of the first ... Show More

27m 7s

May 6

Bird poop facials and toilet masks: Skin care of the past

There are so many trends in skin care, from fun-shaped pimple patches to Korean sheet masks. They might seem like the latest fad, but did you know some of these beauty treatments have been around for hundreds of years? Join Joy and co-host Roop as they look back through skin care ... Show More

26m 52s

Apr 29

Why did it take so long for the U.S. to pick its national anthem?

It’s super common for a country to have a national anthem. That’s an official song that is sung at special events and is supposed to bring people together. The United States of America’s anthem is called The Star Spangled Banner. But it took a long time, and a lot of contests, to ... Show More

30m 38s

Jan 2019

Can we solve global warming? Lessons from how we protected the ozone layer | Sean Davis

The Montreal Protocol proved that the world could come together and take action on climate change. Thirty years after the world's most successful environmental treaty was signed, atmospheric scientist Sean Davis examines the world we avoided when we banned chlorofluorocarbons -- ... Show More

9m 52s

Aug 2020

How the world filled a hole - and saved itself

Something which is now almost unimaginable happened between 1974 and 1989. The world spotted a massive problem; the fix required action by consumers, businesses and governments; and they came together to pull it off. This is the story of the discovery of what man-made emissions w ... Show More

25m 26s

Apr 2022

How chemistry helps us spot climate change (Chemistry and Climate Change)

K-Mistry takes Kareena on a journey to discover how monitoring the air helps chemists work out how to solve the problems of climate change.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m 51s

Apr 2018

Operation Earth: How To Be Cool To A Planet That's Hot

We've all heard of Climate Change, but what is it, and why is it bad news for planet Earth? Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they go back in time in an effort to protect our future! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of Climate Change Heroes! See Priv ... Show More

30m 48s

Apr 2022

Air (Chemistry and Climate Change)

Kareena finds out about the harm air pollution can cause and how it impacts our climate, and how chemists are helping tackle the challenge.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m 12s

Apr 2022

Oceans (Chemistry and Climate Change)

K-Mistry’s helping Kareena how our oceans absorb CO2 and why they’re at risk from global warming – and how we can put things right.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m 40s

Apr 2022

What can we do? (Chemistry and Climate Change)

K-Mistry’s been showing Kareena the chemistry of climate change and how chemists can help make a difference. Now Kareena finds out how she can make a difference too.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m 9s

Sep 2021

Cosmic Queries in the O-zone: Saving the World with Susan Solomon & Stephen Andersen

<p>How did we save the ozone layer? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice break down the campaign to save the ozone layer with atmospheric chemist Susan Solomon and sustabaility expert Stephen Andersen. What can we apply to the climate crisis?</p> <p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons ... Show More

54m 46s

Operation ozone: how the world patched u...