Aug 21

The Science of Your Favorite Foods [ENCORE]

This is a rebroadcast of a favorite episode of Tumble from season 6. What’s your favorite food? Why does it taste so good? It turns out, what we think is tasty isn’t just a matter of opinion. It’s science! Ecologist and science writer Rob Dunn takes us on a journey back in time, ... Show More

20m 40s

Aug 7

How Do Stem Cells Decide What to Become? ... and Other Questions [MAILBAG]

In this special summer mailbag episode, Marshall and Lindsay help answer three kid questions: How do stem cells decide what to become? How do chameleons change color? and... What is Morse code? This special episode features answers from Jessica Whited, Michel Milinkovich, and Mic ... Show More

23m 47s

Jul 24

The Secret to Cheetah's Super Speed [Encore]

How do cheetahs get their super speed? We talk to a cheetah scientist to find out why a spotted cat is the fastest animal on Earth. Cheetahs are literally built for speed! Anne Hilborn spent months scoping out cheetahs on the hunt in the grasslands of the Serengeti. We’ll discove ... Show More

18m 24s

Apr 2024

The REACH Guide to the Total Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024 we will experience a Total Solar Eclipse. What exactly is an eclipse? Who will get to see it? How can you safely view? What if you aren't in the path of totality? You've got questions, we've got answers with the amazing Dr. Marin M. Anderson, Research Scientist, ... Show More

10m 35s

Apr 2024

Eclipse Across North America 2024

On April 8, the total solar eclipse across the United States will be the last for 20 years. A NASA flight controller discusses all you need to know about the eclipse, how to best witness it, and the safety precautions that come with it. HWHAP Episode 330.

28m 1s

Aug 2017

Everything you need to know before the solar eclipse

On Monday, August 21, a total solar eclipse will be visible on a path that crosses the U.S., from Oregon on the west coast to South Carolina on the east coast. In this episode, we cover all your eclipse essentials: What causes an eclipse? What happens during an eclipse? How do yo ... Show More

27m 56s

Aug 2017

The Total Solar Eclipse (When the Moon Photobombs the Sun)

What in the world is a Total Solar Eclipse? Why in the world is it so rare? When and Where in the world can we watch it happen? And how in the world can we view it without hurting our eyeballs? That's a lot of questions! And we've got answers. Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas for th ... Show More

23m 32s

Apr 2024

Ep. 715: Total Eclipse of the Science: Experiments During the Eclipse

Astronomy Cast Ep. 715: Total Eclipse of the Science: Experiments During the Eclipse by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live April 1, 2024. NO JOKES! How to watch a solar eclipse and do some science! The next great eclipse is upon us, with viewers across North America witne ... Show More

32m 18s

Mar 2024

568.5- Double Trouble – Solar Eclipse & Comet, a Malefic Pair (Free)

The solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 will stand as a marker of change, guaranteed by the Skyclock, and leveraged by those interested in total control of the world. Along with the eclipse it is possible that a comet will be visible during totality, along with a number of planets, bu ... Show More

1h 7m

Apr 2024

The Eclipse Chaser

<p>Today, millions of Americans will have the opportunity to see a rare total solar eclipse.</p><p>Fred Espenak, a retired astrophysicist known as Mr. Eclipse, was so blown away by an eclipse he saw as a teenager that he dedicated his life to traveling the world and seeing as man ... Show More

29m 31s

Mar 2024

Ecliptic Visions—with Rebecca Boyle, Gabriel Biderman, Atlas Obscura & B&H

Where will you be on April 8, 2024? If you don't already know, you'd better figure it out fast, particularly if you've got an interest in observing—and ideally photographing—the awe-inspiring phenomenon of a total solar eclipse. To get you up to speed on essential eclipse details ... Show More

1h 13m

A Kid's Guide to the Total Eclipse