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The tortoise that saved the rabbit!
Did you know a single Mojave Desert tortoise burrow can become a shelter for rattlesnakes, owls, kangaroo rats, and many other desert animals?
This w…
2 months, 1 week ago
Get ready for Wild Critters USA!
Discover the wild side of America with Orbit’s brand-new Wild Critters USA series!
Join us as wildlife experts from the National Park Service, U.S. F…
2 months, 1 week ago
How does AC lower the temperature?
❄️ Do air conditioners actually make cold air? How was air conditioning invented? And what does an HVAC technician do all day?
In this episode, HVAC i…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
What's in the eye of a hurricane?
Ever wonder how hurricanes form, why they spin, or why some storms get names? Join Rob, Hank, and cohost Milam as we explore the wild science of hurr…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Magma, volcanoes, and fossils! The incredible rock cycle
Ever wondered if rocks can melt like cheese, explode out of volcanoes, or travel to the bottom of the ocean? Today, we follow the incredible adventur…
3 months ago
Whoosh! How fast are flash floods?
Ever wonder what exactly is a flash flood? Are all floods flash floods? We have a fascinating episode featuring Nichole Cronce, a hydrologist from th…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
How ultrasound 'sees' inside the body
This week, we dive beneath the surface - exploring the human heart not through sight, but through sound.
Joined by Victoria Rivera, a cardiac sonograp…
4 months ago
Why is it hard to make good choices?
If you *choose* to listen to this episode, you’ll learn all about the science of making decisions! 🧠✨ We’re joined by Dr. Marco Palma from the Texas …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Bees: The great pollinators!
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Ever watched bees buzzing around and thought, what are they actually up to? 🐝🌼 In this super exciting episod…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
How do satellites stay in orbit?
This week, we orbiters learn about orbiting! 🚀 This episode dives into the science and technology of machines in outer space, zooming around the Eart…
5 months ago