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Found in Space: A Science Podcast for Kids and Teens

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Found in Space: A Science Podcast for Kids and Teens is a semiweekly show for young space enthusiasts, future astronauts, junior scientists, and their families. Episodes are short, 10 to 15-minute explorations of a space topic or listener question. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Send your own space questions to FoundinSpacePodcast@Gmail.com
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Episodes

Are There Green Stars?

Are there green stars? In this episode, we explore a question that sounds simple—but has a surprising answer. Learn how star colors are linked to temperature, why we see some stars as red, blue, or yellow, and why green stars don’t appear green to us—even when they do emit green light! We also talk about visible light, wavelengths, how our eyes interpret color, and what the Sun’s color really is. By the end, you’ll understand what a G-type star is, how stars are classified, and why the night sky...

May 12, 202513 minEp. 122

What Would Happen if You Left the Universe?

What might happen if you left the universe? In this episode, we explore the mysteries of cosmology, from the limits of the observable universe to the mind-bending idea of multiverses. We break down concepts like space, time, dark energy, and Max Tegmark’s levels of parallel universes—while reminding ourselves that some of these are still just ideas waiting for ways to be tested. Have your folks send your questions to FoundinSpacePodcast@gmail.com 🚀 Please consider leaving a rating and review. I...

May 09, 202514 minEp. 121

Is There Water on the Sun?

Is there water on the Sun? It might sound impossible, but the answer is yes—in a way! In this episode, we dive into the science of the Sun to find out how water vapor can exist in its cooler regions called sunspots. Along the way, we explore the states of matter, learn what plasma is, and discover how scientists use a tool called spectroscopy—kind of like reading a rainbow barcode—to detect different elements, even on the surface of a star. We also talk about how spacecraft like the Parker Solar...

May 06, 20258 minEp. 120

Why Do Stars Let Off Light?

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May 04, 202511 minEp. 119

Can There Be Negative Gravity?

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Mar 14, 20258 minEp. 118

What Are Rings? And Why Is Uranus Tipped Over?

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Mar 10, 202513 minEp. 117

What Is Space Made Of?

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Mar 08, 20258 minEp. 116

What Are the Jets That Come Out of Black Holes?

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Mar 08, 202514 minEp. 115

What Are Planets Made Of?

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Jan 21, 20259 minEp. 114

Are There Invisible Planets?

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Jan 17, 202510 minEp. 113

What Nebula Did Our Sun Form From?

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Jan 03, 20259 minEp. 112

How Was Olympus Mons Made?

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Sep 16, 202411 minEp. 111

What if the Sun Had a Twin?

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Sep 10, 202410 minEp. 110

Does the Sun Rotate and Does the Galaxy Orbit Something Even Bigger?

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Aug 27, 202410 minEp. 109

Could We Walk Through Jupiter?

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Aug 18, 202412 minEp. 108

Are There Planets Smaller Than Earth?

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Aug 13, 202411 minEp. 107

What Would Happen If The Moon Disappeared?

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Jul 15, 202411 minEp. 104

What Would Happen if Our Sun Turned into a Black Hole?

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May 29, 20247 minEp. 102

Solar Eclipse

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Apr 05, 202413 minEp. 101

Can It Rain on Other Planets?

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Mar 25, 202410 minEp. 100

How Did Olympus Mons on Mars Form?

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Mar 11, 202413 minEp. 99

How Was Earth Formed?

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Mar 01, 202415 minEp. 98

Are There Any Stars Bigger Than UY Scuti?

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Feb 26, 202413 minEp. 97

Happy Pluto Day!

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Feb 18, 202412 minEp. 95

Can We Build an Elevator to Space?

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Jan 15, 20249 minEp. 94

Are There Other Black Holes in Our Galaxy?

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Jan 08, 202413 minEp. 93

Can Stars Merge?

Welcome to 2024! Have your folks send your questions to FoundinSpacePodcast@gmail.com 🚀 Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families!

Jan 01, 202415 minEp. 92
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