Tai is fascinated by what’s in the dark spaces between the stars. Considering there are trillions of stars in the universe (and counting!), it seems a bit odd that the universe isn’t just a blinding ball of light. So then, why is space so dark?
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Apr 2024
Can our generation make Earth Day cool again? (Bonus from What On Earth)
The climate is changing. So are we. On What On Earth, you’ll explore a world of solutions with host Laura Lynch and our team of journalists. In 1970, 20 million people showed up to fight for the environment on the first Earth Day. More than five decades later, is it time for this ... Show More
29m 12s
Sep 2020
Stars: Twinkling, glowing, giant balls of gas
Those tiny pinpoints of light glittering in the night sky are actually incredibly distant, giant, churning balls of gas. They produce huge quantities of light and heat. In this episode, Mars interviews the biggest star in his eyes: the sun! We also ask astronomer Moiya McTier to ... Show More
36 m
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 2023
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are...what are the stars up in the sky made of? We can get a closer look using our imaginations! Come along with Caitie on an imagination adventure through outer space exploring stars, constellations, and the sun. For more fun re ... Show More
17m 16s
