Have you ever accidentally let go of a helium balloon and watched it float up … up … and away? It drifts way up in the sky until it’s just a tiny speck! But what would happen if a balloon made it all the way to outer space? We asked astrophysicist Amanda Farah to help us find the answer.
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Nov 2021
What happens if you drop a feather in space?
In space, will a feather stay still? Fall down? Float away? Turns out, the answer depends on where you are! But one thing affects your feather no matter what: gravity! So Galileo is joining us all the way from the 1500s to fill us in on his theory about gravity. Then, we’re headi ... Show More
33m 20s
Aug 2024
Curious About Hot Air Balloons
<p>In episode 268, we get curious about hot air balloons for Santiago and Sebastian from Mckinney, Texas. We learn about the history of hot air balloons, how they work, and some of the craziest hot air balloon rides ever. Noah joins us to share five unbelievable facts you need ... Show More
15m 51s