Why does most of the universe seem to be made of something we can’t even see? And if dark matter is invisible, how do scientists know it’s there—or find it? In this episode, you’ll meet physicist Alvaro Chavarria, who’s searching for answers deep inside a laboratory hidden under a mountain in the French Alps. Join us as we go underground to explore one of the biggest mysteries in science—and discover why everything we think we know about the universe might still be up for de

How did the Earth begin, and how do scientists know? In this episode, we'll meet Bill Bottke and learn how mysterious, ancient asteroids might hold the secrets to how the solar system began. We'll also hear an incredible story about the very beginnings of our planet--so buckle up for an amazing adventure! 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🌎 What Kids Will Learn How scientists think Earth formed How scientists use space rocks like asteroids and meteorites to uncover clues about Earth'

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🚀 Ever wondered what it feels like to be in space? 👩🏼‍🚀 Join us and guest reporter Jason Strother for a trip to zero-gravity with scientist Sheri Wells-Jensen, and a “dream team” of astronauts with disabilities on Astro Access ! Discover the incredible feeling of weightlessness and how scientists are working to make space more accessible for everyone 🌌 Learn more about Sheri and how she would communicate with aliens in our bonus interview extra on Patreon ! 🎧 Listen to

Where and how do scientists protect Earth from asteroids ☄️? Tune into our latest episode with Edgard Rivera-Valentin to learn about planetary defense and the moving story behind Arecibo Observatory 🔭 Learn more about Arecibo in our bonus interview extra on Patreon ! 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🔎About The Featured Expert Dr. Edgard Rivera-Valentín is a planetary radar scientist at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab. They use radar technology to research planetary defense stra