Catch up on all the big brain fun! Explore stories about space, nature, science, and more.
In Episode 12, kids learn how a Dragon cargo spaceship brings space science back to Earth and can help the space station stay in a safe orbit. We also compare a spiral galaxy in two kinds of light with Hubble and Webb, and then visit a giant art fair set inside an airport hangar in Los Angeles.
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Perseverance the rover learned a smarter way to figure out where it is on Mars by matching photos to maps from orbiting spacecraft. Scientists also met a brand-new deep-sea neighbor, the bumpy snailfish, found with a robot submarine far below the surface. Plus, a Florida show house packed with design ideas helps support kids’ programs through ticket money.
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We explore how scientists use simulations to study Jupiter’s giant moons and the “life ingredient” chemistry that may have been present early on. Then we visit Belgium, where beekeepers carefully plan queen bee “wedding flights” to help protect a rare dark honeybee that pollinates plants. Finally, we try a chocolate mousse kitchen experiment that uses silken tofu, blending, and chilling to learn about texture and heart-smart swaps.
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This episode explores a Mars rover’s “shadow selfie” in a crater and how rock layers can give scientists clues. Then we meet a rare northern quoll caught on a motion-sensing trail camera in Australia. Finally, we turn cooking into science by learning how sweet potatoes store starch and can taste sweeter when heat changes some starch into sugars.
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Team USA reached a new Winter Olympics gold record in a mixed team aerials event by combining teammates’ scores. In New York City, the Museum of the Moving Image held Access Mornings to make a calmer, sensory-friendly time for families. And a rocket called Alpha is planning a test mission to show it can be reliable and help carry satellites to space.
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In this episode, we learn how a Falcon 9 rocket can deliver satellites and then land its booster on a drone ship so it can be reused. We also visit Floreana Island in the Galápagos, where young giant tortoises are returning after almost 200 years with help from a breeding program. Then we head to NYC’s Chinatown to see a new arts space opening during Lunar New Year, featuring red-envelope-inspired paper planes.
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In this episode, learn how nature projects can help fish travel past river barriers and help birds find safe habitats. Then celebrate spring with a free Nowruz family festival featuring storytelling, hands-on art, and a meaningful haft-seen table. Finally, explore how the UAE’s Hope Probe will keep orbiting Mars through 2028 to study the atmosphere and learn Mars weather patterns over time.
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In this episode, kids explore a super-dim galaxy candidate spotted with Hubble, learn how humanoid robots use sensors and balance to perform kung fu-style moves, and discover why scientists carefully study tiny critters in a deep underwater cave in Texas. It’s all about using clues, practice, and gentle exploration to learn more about our universe, our technology, and our planet.
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NASA practiced a big Artemis II countdown to get ready for a safe trip around the Moon. Then we learned how to do safe night skywatching to spot bright Jupiter, the Moon nearby planets, and Orion’s belt stars. Finally, we visited a protected forest in Madagascar where scientists described a new treefrog species using careful clues and DNA.
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In this episode, kids explore a space mystery where astronomers spotted bow-shaped shock waves around a white dwarf. They also learn why an annular solar eclipse makes the Sun look like a bright ring and how to watch safely. Finally, they discover how a big festival in Mandi, India, begins with a procession full of music, decorations, and community traditions.
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In Episode 1, kids learn how the NBA All-Star Game tested a new three-team mini-tournament, how students built and drove robots at a state championship, and how astronauts on the space station will test AI-guided ultrasound to stay healthy during a long mission. Each story shows how trying, practicing, and teamwork help people improve.
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