Podcasts by Everyday Science
Everyday Science is a joint production of Poudre School District Channel 10 and the Little Shop of Physics.
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Tenth Anniversary Show: Pressure Preview from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.787407
It's been ten years since Everyday Science first captivated imaginations and gave us fun ways to think about and explore science. Now it's time to revisit the Pressure show to look at pressure in a...
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The Little Shop of Physics from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.779736
The Little Shop of Physics travels with hands-on science experiments which we've shared with over 250,000 students. We don't just show students science -- we help them DO science! Our goal is to te...
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Pressure II Segment 5: What Does Pressure Do? from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.758029
Now that we have discussed what pressure is, let's find out what pressure does. First, Brian has a pair of translucent plates. He can remove all of the air from in between the plates. Now there is ...
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Pressure II Segment 9: Atmospheric Pressure from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.751294
Air pressure at greater elevations is low, and here on the ground it’s high. (So at sea level, air pressure is higher than it is at Mount Everest.) We can’t feel the high air pressure here because ...
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Pressure II Segment 10: Pressure Power! from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.748680
So now that we've seen how pressure works, how much BIGGER can we go? How about a big, empty oil drum?
Recall that the air pressure outside the drum and inside are currently matched. But w...
Time Segment 1: Not on TV Part 1 from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.741373
It's a good thing you're watching the podcast! Why? Because you get to see special footage that *isn't* on the TV show! We call it "Not on TV." Tell your friends!
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Weather 10: Mars and Closing from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.588101
What's the weather like on Mars? How is it like and unlike Earth? And what will the closing snack be this time?Listen
Scale 1: Intro and Surface Tension from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.585528
How does the size of something change how it behaves? Size matters, after all! We start with some simple experiments about scale. Is it possible to turn a cup of water upside down without it spilli...
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Electricity 6: Making a battery from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.370542
Are there any everyday household items that can make a battery? Yes there are! Want to learn what and how? Watch this podcast and find out!Listen
Electricity 7: Magnets and Electricity from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.368051
What can you do with a coil of wire and a magnet? Hint: It has something to do with electricity!
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Electricity 8: Generators from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.365962
Most often electricity is produced by a magnet rotating in a coil of wire, but something has to make that magnet rotate. There are many different ways to do this, we look at some of these in this p...
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Electricity 9: Static Sensing from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.363646
When enough electrical charge is built up, you can get a spark! Shocking!
Electricity 10: Van de Graaff generator from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.361540
"Would you like to be shocked?" "Yes, please." Liam tries his hand at the Van de Graaff generator and learns a little about how it works. It's a hair raising good time!Listen
Electricity 11: Lightning Rod from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.359236
We introduced Benjamin Franklin in an earlier podcast and now we look at one of his inventions, the lightning rod. How does a lightning rod work? We answer that question and more on this episode of...
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Electricity 12: Plasma Ball from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.357164
Brian talks about lightning and lightning rods!
Electricity 13: People Are Electric! How About Our Food? from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.354769
Brian shows that nerves in people are electric. What kinds of foods are electric conductors?
Discover a New Dimension 1: Show Open and Sodium Lamp from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.351932
This is our first Podcast from the Everyday Science show called Discover a New Dimension. Brian introduces some students from Preston Middle School and illuminates fruit with light from sodium lamp...
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Discover a New Dimension 2: The Spectrum of Light from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.349136
In this podcast we look at everyday objects using the entire rainbow — the spectrum of light! Then we see what’s missing when we shine light through different colored cups!Listen
Discover a New Dimension 3: Polarization from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.346361
Light, like any wave, can be polarized. That is to say that the wave can wiggle in certain directions. See what happens when you filter out light that is wiggling in a certain direction!Listen
Discover a New Dimension 4: Polarizers, Art and Calculators from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.344004
Brian and the students use tape to make stained glass windows that can only been seen with polarizers! Also, a surgically altered calculator which switches colors depends on the angle!Listen
Discover a New Dimension 5: Ultraviolet Florescence and 3D Movies from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.341876
Check out the world of ultraviolet florescence. Plus drinking glowing Martian Soda with mustaches! Also, get out your 3D glasses (or see the video on how to get a pair!)Listen
Discover a New Dimension 6: Green Screen from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.339547
Students can disappear and seem to catch on fire using a green screen. Check out how this works!
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Discover a New Dimension 7: A New Dimension of Paper from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.337439
If you pull paper one way it's easy to tear but it you pull it another it's not. Brian and the students see if they can hang from a newspaper.Listen
Discover a New Dimension 8: How Strong Is Paper? from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.335
You might not think of paper as being exceptionally strong, but the again you might be surprised. In this segment you will see paper pulled as hard as we can and also paper supporting a 40 pound ci...
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Discover a New Dimension 9: Perception and Illusions from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.331964
When you see objects next to each other, your brain makes certain assumptions. It's possible to trick your brain into seeing things in different ways! Magicians use some of these tricks which are r...
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Discover a New Dimension 10: The Size of the Moon and Behind the Scenes from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.311912
Do you think the moon looks bigger when it's close to the horizon that when it's straight overhead? Well, it's just an illusion...and we can prove it! And we will take a look at EveryDay Science! b...
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Mixtures 1: Show Open and Forces from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.309355
This is our first podcast from a new EveryDay Science Show. The show is titled Mixtures and we will start off by looking at cornstarch and water. Sometimes it behaves like a liquid and sometimes it...
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Mixtures 2: Oil and Water from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.306498
First we play around with cornstarch and water a little bit more. Then we see what happens when you try to mix oil and water!Listen
Mixtures 3: Magic Sand from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.303808
Magic Sand is specially treated sand that does not get wet! Another way of thinking of it is that it does not mix with water. At all. We play around with magic sand and then find a way to get it we...
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Mixtures 4: Paper Boats from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.301702
We've already seen that oil and water don't mix. In this episode, we see how we can use this to propel little paper "boats" on the surface of water.Listen
Mixtures 5: Hot Cocoa from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.299270
Cocoa does not like to mix with cold water. Brian and the team use emulsifiers, heating and good old fashioned stirring to get the cocoa to mix in for a delicious beverage!Listen
Mixtures 6: Empedocles and Unmixing from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.297231
Empedocles was an ancient Greek Philosopher and the first Western thinker to propose that everything in the world was a mixture of basic substances. He believed the four elements were Earth, Air, F...
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Mixtures 7: Unmixing Plastics and Sand from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.294713
Last time we saw that it is possible to unmix a mixture, or separate it into it's constituent parts. This week we will learn how to unmix different types of plastic so they can be recycled. And we'...
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Mixtures 8: Unmixing Milk from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.292165
You may have never thought about this, but milk is a mixture of different substances including proteins, sugars, and water. Learn how to "unmix" milk to make curds and whey!Listen
Mixtures 9: Mixtures in Nature and Unmixing with Salt from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.289944
Rivers can be a great example of mixtures, when the water carries rocks, sand and clay and deposits them in different places. Join geologist (and EverDay Science Producer!) Herb Saperston as he exp...
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The Making of Weather and Science Day from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.287436
The Colorado Rockies, 9News and Colorado State University are teaming up to launch the Fifth Annual Weather and Science Day at Coors Field on April 23, 2014.
Here’s a video of the Little S...
Mixtures 10: Mixing Carbon Dioxide and Water from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.284447
In this last segment of the mixtures episode, Brian shows how fun and delicious it is to mix Carbon Dioxide and water!
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Show Me Some Science: Constructive and Destructive Interference from 2021-11-10T12:43:50.281249
We are super excited to release our first podcast in our new series, Show Me Some Science! These short podcasts are designed to be used in the classroom or incorporated into your lessons.
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Electricity 5: Historical Scientist Benjamin Franklin from 2013-08-09T15:00
Is lightning a form of electricity? Our historical scientist Benjamin Franklin found out in a very shocking way!Listen
Electricity 4: Conductivity of Water from 2013-08-02T15:00
You are a conductor and so is water! Check out this podcast to learn more about why you are a conductor and about the conductivity of water.Listen
Electricity 3: Insulators and Conductors from 2013-07-26T15:00
Do you know how insulators and conductors are different? Do you know which one you are? Test your knowledge!
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Electricity 2: Positive and Negative Charges from 2013-07-19T15:00
It's time to get sparky! In this podcast, we look at negative and positive charges and how they repel and attract.
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Electricity 1: Show open and Static Electricity from 2013-07-12T15:00
This is our first podcast from a new EveryDay Science Show. Electricity is our topic and we start out by introducing static electricity.Listen
Boiling and Freezing 11: Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream from 2013-07-05T15:00
We end our series on phase changes with a frosty treat! We use liquid nitrogen to make ice cream and have a very special guest help us out!Listen
Boiling and Freezing 10: Superconductor from 2013-06-28T15:00
We use liquid nitrogen to create a superconductor, which has some amazing magnetic properties. This podcast is a must see!Listen
Boiling and Freezing 9: Bubbles floating on CO2 from 2013-06-21T15:00
Last time, we showed you how a bubble can float on gas. We have some special bubbles this time around and the result is pretty awesome! Don't miss out!Listen
Boiling and Freezing 8: Historical Scientist James Watt and floating bubbles from 2013-06-14T15:00
Meet our historical scientist, James Watt, an english inventor who used phase change to create a device that turns energy into useful work. Then, we take a look at how bubbles can float on gas!
Boiling and Freezing 7: Cooking with Phase Change from 2013-06-07T15:00
In this segment, we learn how to cook with energy transfer from a phase transition. It's a melty chocolaty good time!
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Boiling and Freezing 6: Taking heat out from 2013-05-31T15:00
If something is frozen, does it feel hot or cold? This may seem like a silly question, but we freeze something that may change your answer!Listen
Boiling and Freezing 5: Heat in and Heat out from 2013-05-24T15:00
We have looked at different phase changes, and now we are going to look at the energy that is involved, when we make those changes. When a liquid changes into a gas, do you put heat in or take heat...
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Boiling and Freezing 4: Condensation from 2013-05-17T15:00
In this podcast, we learn how to make a fancy dessert using phase change. Also, we take a look at how condensation works on a warm, sunny day.Listen
Boiling and Freezing 3: Liquid Oxygen from 2013-05-10T15:00
Liquid nitrogen is very cold but boils at room temperature. If liquid nitrogen is boiling, what happens when it condenses? The result is surprising and spectacular! Don't miss out!Listen
Boiling and Freezing 2: Distillation from 2013-05-03T15:00
Can salt water be easily purified? Check out this podcast to find out!
Boiling and Freezing 1: Show open and melting spoons from 2013-04-26T15:00
To begin this series of podcasts about boiling and freezing, we melt spoons...don't think it's possible...watch and learn!Listen
Little Shop of Physics Weather and Science Day from 2013-04-19T15:00
The Little Shop of Physics is teaming up with the Rockies 9News for Weather and Science day Wednesday, April 24th. We will have all kinds of cool experiments for the kids. We have been hard at work...
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Little Shop of Physics open house time lapse! from 2013-04-12T15:00
We have a special treat for this week's podcast! A time lapse video of the Little Shop of Physics open house 2013. Not only can you watch the actual open house,but also get a behind the scenes look...
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Conservation 11: Show Close from 2013-04-05T15:00
This podcast finishes out our Everyday Science episode on conservation and we end with an unconventional way of making hot cocoa.Listen
Conservation 10: Work and Energy from 2013-03-29T15:00
When you drop a bowling ball, it has potential energy that changes into kinetic energy as the ball falls. What happens when the bowling ball lands? The answer may surprise you!Listen
Conservation 9: Thermal Energy from 2013-03-22T15:00
Thermal energy is something we use in our everyday lives and you might not even notice it! In this podcast, we use a thermal camera to learn more about how thermal energy is conserved.Listen
Conservation 8: Jan Baptista van Helmont and heat engines from 2013-03-15T15:00
Do you really know where the mass of a tree comes from? In this podcast, our historical scientist, Jan Baptista van Helmont answers that question. We also take a look at heat engines, which are pre...
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Conservation 7: Conservation of Mass from 2013-03-08T15:00
Mass is conserved, it doesn't go away. In this podcast, we have a very exciting experiment that looks at how conservation of mass works. You don't want to miss this one!Listen
Conservation 6: Conservation of Angular Momentum from 2013-03-01T15:00
When something is moving, it has momentum, when something is spinning it has angular momentum. In this podcast, we look at conservation of angular momentum and how it works!Listen
Conservation 5: Conservation of Momentum from 2013-02-22T15:00
Did you enjoy the last experiment with the water rocket car? Get ready for more! This time we use the rocket car to look at conservation of momentum, but with a twist!Listen
Conservation 4: Stored Energy from 2013-02-15T15:00
What happens when you pump air into a rocket car full of water? How do hybrid cars work? Watch and learn!!!
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Conservation 3: Transferring Energy from 2013-02-08T15:00
Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be changed from one form to another. In this podcast, we use toy cars to show how energy can be stored and transferred.Listen
Conservation 2: Bowling ball experiment from 2013-02-01T15:00
Our bowling ball experiment is a test of courage! Check it out and learn more about different types of energy.
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Conservation 1: Show open and an introduction to conservation of energy from 2013-01-25T15:00
Today we start a new series of podcasts with an introduction to conservation of energy. There is one word that can describe this new series...AWESOME!!Listen
Spin 11: Making Pizza from 2013-01-18T15:00
In our last podcast, in this series about spin, we invited Nick Tindell from Celestino's to show us how spin is used when making pizza!Listen
Spin 10: Spin and Weather from 2013-01-11T15:00
If the earth didn't spin, we would have really boring weather! Find out how the spin of the earth is responsible for the weather and how the axis of the spin is responsible for the seasons.
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Spin 9: Spin of the earth from 2013-01-04T15:00
In this podcast we look at a physical model of the earth, a spinning disk of water that mirrors the spin of the planet, to see how weather patterns develop.Listen
Spin 8: A tornado that bites its tail from 2012-12-28T15:00
Have you ever seen a tornado bite its tail? Probably not, but in this podcast we create something that looks very similar to just that!Listen
Spin 7: Spiral Wishing Well from 2012-12-21T15:00
Check out our homemade spiral wishing well, and like everything we make in the Little Shop of Physics, it's made from everyday objects. Make a wish!Listen
Spin 6: Hoberman Sphere from 2012-12-14T15:00
In this podcast we continue to look at conservation of angular momentum and how it works with Hoberman spheres.Listen
Spin 5: Conservation of Angular Momentum from 2012-12-07T15:00
Ever wondered how ice skaters can spin so fast? Check out this podcast to find out!--Bonus--Learn a science party trick!
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Spin 4: Bicycle wheels and historical scientist Léon Foucault from 2012-11-30T15:00
Meet the inventor of the gyroscope and learn why spin is so important when riding your bike.
Spin 3: Precession or the "wobble" of spinning objects from 2012-11-23T15:00
In this podcast we take a look at spinning coins and the "wobble" or precession of the spin.
Spin 2: Spinning tops and a gyroscope from 2012-11-16T15:00
Most people know that a top spins, but what about a gyroscope? Check out more about gyroscopes and how they work!
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Spin 1: Show open and an introduction to spin from 2012-11-09T15:00
Why do you think spin is important in our world? The 6th grade students at Lesher Middle School shared their ideas and then joined us in the studio to discover more about spin and how it works in o...
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Waves 11: Radio waves and cell phones from 2012-10-26T15:00
We know that metal can deflect microwaves—but what about radio waves? Find out the answer, and why your cell phone heats up when you talk on it, on this week's EveryDay Science podcast!Listen
Waves 10: More Microwaves from 2012-10-19T15:00
Science can explain some of the household appliances we use EveryDay! Today we learn about how your microwave works and why that turntable inside is so important.Listen
Waves 9: Alexander Graham Bell and Microwaves from 2012-10-12T15:00
"Watson, come here I want to see you." Do you know who said these famous words and what is so special about them? Check out one of our favorite historical scientist segments and find out! Also, we ...
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Waves 8: Using waves to record information from 2012-10-05T15:00
We use sound waves, light waves,a trumpet and a laser to show you how to record information using waves. Don't miss out!
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Waves 7: Transmitting Waves from 2012-09-28T15:00
Have you ever tried to yell through a straw? It doesn't work very well, check out some better ways to transmit sound waves.Listen
Waves 6: Amplifying Waves from 2012-09-21T15:00
Knowing how to amplify sound waves can help you cheer on your favorite sports team or rock out to your favorite song. Take a look at some different ways to amplify sound and how this is used in a g...
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Waves 5: Capturing sound waves from 2012-09-14T15:00
Can you pop popcorn with the sun? Can you turn on a light with your voice? Little Shop of Physics and EveryDay Science answer those questions and more!Listen
Waves 4: Energy and Waves from 2012-09-07T15:00
Waves carry energy and that energy can be captured. Check out our latest podcast to see exactly what happens when you capture light energy and focus it on a balloon!.Listen
Waves 3: Light Waves from 2012-08-31T15:00
Waves carry energy from one place to another. Check out the cool stuff can be done with that energy!.Listen
[Science It Up!] Cut it! from 2012-08-24T15:00
Nisse and Doug from our Little Shop of Physics/Science it up! team are moving on to new adventures. This last podcast features some of the clips that didn't make the cut. We hope you have enjoyed w...
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Waves 2: Sound waves from 2012-08-17T15:00
Sound waves move through the air. Can sound waves move through anything else? Check out how sound waves move and see a musical way to "see" them.Listen
Waves 1: Show open and the motion of a wave from 2012-08-10T15:00
Waves are part of every show that we do and now they have their own EveryDay Science episode! This starts a new series of EveryDay Science podcasts dedicated to all types of waves.Listen
Cycles 14: Show Close from 2012-08-03T15:00
The Cycles show ends with a quick lesson about how microwave frequencies work and of course we have a snack!
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[Science It Up!] Center it! from 2012-07-27T15:00
You can move your center of mass, something most olympic athletes already know. What to find out more? Check out our newest Science it Up!Listen
Cycles 13: Lunar Cycles and Water from 2012-07-20T15:00
Ever wondered what the far side of the moon looks like and why we never see it? Ever wondered how microwaves heat up your food? Learn more about the cycles of the moon and how microwaves work!
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Cycles 12: Metronomes from 2012-07-13T15:00
How can you use metronome to demonstrate coupled resonance? We use this musician's tool to show you how!
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Cycles 11: Vibrations from 2012-07-06T15:00
All things vibrate and all things vibrate at different frequencies. In this segment we "see" good vibrations!
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[Science It Up!] Magnetize it! from 2012-06-29T15:00
Magnets are really cool! The SIU crew and a few friends look at all the crazy cool things magnets can do!
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Cycles 10: Radio Frequencies from 2012-06-22T15:00
This time, we're thinking about radios in terms of cycles.
Cycles 9: Plato and Matching Cycles from 2012-06-15T15:00
Two scientists -- Plato and Jocelyn Bell -- worked in two very different eras to try to explain elements of the universe in terms of cycles. Then, by playing with cycles, we are able to create the ...
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Cycles 8: Ultrasound from 2012-06-08T15:00
How about cycles beyond the range of human senses? We've got an ultrasound device that we can use to get an idea of heartbeat and with which we can detect the use of vocal chords! You didn't think ...
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Convert It! [Science It Up!] from 2012-06-01T15:00
Energy. It's a part of our daily lives. It's what makes this whole planet (universe, even!) so interesting. And if you're teaching science, you're probably talking about it. In this podcast, we add...
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Coriolis [Tips for Teachers] from 2012-05-25T15:00
This can be a challenging concept to get across to students. Frankly speaking, it’s one that we hear plenty of argument and disagreement about. To help your students get their minds primed for lear...
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Cycles 7: Sound from 2012-05-18T15:00
In this segment, we've got fun demos dealing with sound. Here's an option for something dynamic!
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Cycles 6: Electricity from 2012-05-11T15:00
What's something else that we use every single day that depends upon cycles? Electricity!
Wave It! [Science It Up!] from 2012-05-04T15:00
I'm just going to let you all know that this one is pretty flippin' sweet. I thought I should give you fair warning. You can thank me later, or just show this to everyone you know.
What to...
Water Vapor II [Tips for Teachers] from 2012-04-27T15:00
More -- that's right, MORE -- water vapor fun!
Cycles 5: Nature and Engines from 2012-04-20T15:00
The cycles we think of most easily are cycles in nature -- day and night, a year, rain, etc. But some cycles are a bit more subtle. An example that most of us use every day can be found in engines....
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Cycles 4: Different Types from 2012-04-13T15:00
Some fun ways for digging into the variety of cycles out there!
Bubble It! [Science It Up!] from 2012-04-06T15:00
Bubbles and science? In the same podcast? Oh, you know we did! We've got bubbles, star- and square-shaped bubble blowers, helium, liquid nitrogen, and (of course) we just had to set some bubbles on...
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Water Vapor [Tips for Teachers] from 2012-03-30T15:00
Don't just tell your students about how liquid water can end up as vapor... make a game out of it!
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Cycles 3: Frequency from 2012-03-23T15:00
Another important concept for getting into cycles is frequency -- it's the number of cycles per second. We've got our furry hamster pal to help us demonstrate a fun and easy way to measure cycles!<...
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Cycles 2: What is a Cycle? from 2012-03-16T15:00
We begin our exploration of cycles by creating a simple (and big!) pendulum in the studio. Cycles are familiar to us already -- we see them in patterns that repeat.Listen
Float It! Sink It! [Science It Up!] from 2012-03-09T15:00
Oh yeah, this is a good one! We’ve all kinds of fun ways to explore buoyancy. What makes something buoyant, anyway? What factors are involved? Here are some great ways to start thinking about those...
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Aquarium Cloud [Tips for Teachers] from 2012-03-02T15:00
More ways to look at phases of water with Cherie and Kenn!
Cycles 1: Preview and Opening from 2012-02-24T15:00
Here's a preview of the next episode of Everyday Science: Cycles!
Scale 12: Tipping in Nature and Show Closing from 2012-02-17T15:00
Tipping points occur in nature, too, and we've got some cool footage to prove it. Then, it's our custom to close the show with a snack. This time: cookies! Scale is important to baking, as we will ...
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Energize It! [Science It Up!] from 2012-02-10T15:00
What do you need if you want to make something happen? Energy! And we've got all kinds of ways to demonstrate this concept in a very literal and easy-to-see way. (Not to mention fun!) Students can ...
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Laser in a Bottle [Tips for Teachers] from 2012-02-03T15:00
What's cooler than lasers? Why, lasers combined with a Little Shop demo, that's what!! (And Cherie and Kenn, too!) We've got our Cloud in a Bottle -- which you can build with instructions from last...
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Scale 11: Avalanches from 2012-01-27T15:00
A dynamic example of scale and tipping point in nature is the avalanche! We've got a mini-avalanche machine to demonstrate what happens. Notice the pattern: the particles build, and build, and then...
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Scale 10: Tipping Point from 2012-01-20T15:00
When you change scale, you affect stability. We’ve seen this demonstrated with the clay animals — now here’s another fun way to see this concept in action!Listen
Bounce It! [Science It Up!] from 2012-01-13T15:00
What's the physics behind bouncing? Why do some things bounce better than others? What does all of this have to do with energy? If you're having any of these conversations, we've got a video full o...
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Cloud in a Bottle [Tips for Teachers] from 2012-01-06T15:00
A great activity for any class that talks about clouds, light, weather, or phases of water is our "Cloud in a Bottle." Kenn and Cherie show you how we do it and talk about what your students can le...
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Scale 9: Changing the Scale from 2011-12-30T15:00
When you change the scale of something, you can change its behavior! Here is a great way to demonstrate this concept using a board and a simple tool: a plane.Listen
Scale 8: Robert Hooke from 2011-12-23T15:00
Robert Hooke amazed his contemporary scientific community with what he found while using a microscope. He looked at the world on a different scale, and you could say that he even looked at a differ...
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Transfer It! [Science It Up!] from 2011-12-16T15:00
With Science It Up!, we're always trying to pack as much science fun into just a couple of minutes as we feasibly can! This month it's no exception -- we're looking at the transfer of energy. We've...
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Introducing Energy [Tips for Teachers] from 2011-12-09T15:00
Energy is one of the most important topics for any physical science class to cover -- and we've got you covered with several activities, methods, and formative assessments for introducing students ...
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Scale 7: Heat Packs from 2011-12-02T15:00
The science of weather can be challenging because large changes can occur with a simple change on the molecular level. Case in point? These heat packs... they are in a liquid state, but have been s...
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Scale 6: Salt Crystals from 2011-11-25T15:00
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! In case that turkey and gravy wasn't salty enough, we've got you covered. Here's the scale of salt -- what do you notice when the size changes?Listen
Fawkes It! [Science It Up!] from 2011-11-18T15:00
Fire requires heat, oxygen and fuel -- here are a few ways to show this. As we did the preparation and filming for this video on and around 5 Nov, and as we're looking at the science of fire, we de...
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Carbon Dioxide [Tips for Teachers] from 2011-11-11T15:00
Thanks to our armed forces on Veteran's Day! Little Shop's Cherie Bornhorst teams up with CSU Atmospheric Sciences professor Scott Denning to talk about -- and demonstrate -- great ways to teach st...
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Scale 5: Cloud in a Bottle from 2011-11-04T15:00
Tiny things too small for us to see can cause huge things that we have to view from far away! What are we talking about? Clouds, of course! A single dust particle can start the process that forms g...
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Scale 4: Color Changing Liquid from 2011-10-28T15:00
Can something happen on a very small scale that changes things on a much larger scale? (Well, since we asked the question, you probably think the answer is YES.) We won’t give the answer away here,...
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Launch It! [Science It Up!] from 2011-10-21T15:00
How can you show projectile motion in action? We've got all kinds of things flying through the air and a high-speed camera, too. After the credits, there is a special surprise just for you!
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Buoyancy [Tips for Teachers] from 2011-10-14T15:00
Here are some great activities for demonstrating buoyancy! Balloons, soda cans, dry ice, and bubbles help show students the principles of floating.Listen
Scale 3: Falling Fruit and Buoyancy from 2011-10-07T15:00
So, size matters... except when it doesn't!! A great way to demonstrate this contradiction (or either concept, separately) is to make fruit explode. We like to do this by dropping it from a conside...
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Scale 2: Clay Creatures from 2011-09-30T15:00
Here's another fun, interesting and hands-on way to explore how scale affects our world! If you double the size of something, you are effectively increasing its mass to eight times greater! We show...
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Warm It! [Science It Up!] from 2011-09-23T15:00
We've got a great video about carbon dioxide and how it acts as a greenhouse gas to absorb and emit thermal radiation! Or, to put it in other words, we've got a video with hair dryers, big long equ...
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Sunsets [Tips for Teachers] from 2011-09-16T15:00
How can a mist reveal a laser? Why can't we breathe on the moon? Why is the sky dark even during the moon's daytime? And why does our sky here on earth change colors? It all has to do with atmosphe...
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Equal and Oppuz It! [Science It Up!] from 2011-08-26T15:00
Newton's 3rd law -- to every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction -- can sometimes be puzzling. For instance... when you jump, what is pushing you up? When you push anything, does ...
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Thermal Radiation [Tips for Teachers] from 2011-08-19T15:00
It's important to understand different means of energy transfer. So, we have some fun activities for getting into thermal radiation with your students! They address Standard 1 Physical Science and ...
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Weather 9: Lightning from 2011-08-12T15:00
Lightning is one of the most exciting weather phenomena on our planet. But what makes it happen? We can demonstrate where the charge comes from with some tubes and particles of different sizes: in ...
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Weather 8: Upward Winds from 2011-08-05T15:00
Did you know that sometimes rain "falls" up?! It's true! Depending upon the size of the droplet, wind blows water droplets up. This has an impact on what kind of precipitation we get when the water...
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Chill It! [Science It Up!] from 2011-07-29T15:00
What's this? It looks like a 10 litre dewar of liquid nitrogen... Wow, that's about minus 200 Celsius! Hey, let's do some phase change experiments and see what happens to things that get REALLY col...
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Be the Circuit [Tips for Teachers] from 2011-07-22T15:00
Kinesthetic activities are a great way to get more students involved. We like to find ways to make students part of the model, rather than just showing them one. Here, we have a few ways to get stu...
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Weather 7: Rainbows and Tornados from 2011-07-15T15:00
With some commonly available items, it's easy to make rainbows and tornados! While we show you how to do it, we'll talk about the science behind these amazing phenomena.Listen
Weather 6: Sunset Colors from 2011-07-08T15:00
What are the colors that make up white light? And how can we tell?
Charge It! [Science It Up!] from 2011-07-01T15:00
What can you do with electrical charge? To find out, we've got socks, balloons, cheap plastic tape, foil pans, tinsel, some Van de Graaff generators... and most importantly, our own bodies!
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Infrared Activities [Tips for Teachers] from 2011-06-24T15:00
There's more than one way to measure temperature! Infrared thermometers measure radiation -- here are some fun and active ways to use them with your students!Listen
Weather 5: Rainbow Colors from 2011-06-17T15:00
We've got more light scattering, and we have some ways to make and talk about rainbows!
Weather 4: Jefferson and Clouds from 2011-06-10T15:00
Fun fact: Thomas Jefferson's contributions to American history extend beyond what we traditionally credit him with doing. Did you know that he kept detailed weather observations for half of a centu...
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Change It! [Science It Up!] from 2011-06-03T15:00
What's a phase change? What's it look like? What's happening? How can freezing something give us heat? These questions and more are explored in a series of exciting demos in this week's episode of ...
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Rain Drops [Tips for Teachers] from 2011-05-27T15:00
Why do rain drops fall the way that they do? Sometimes they land gently on the ground... and sometimes they splat! This has to do with the size of the raindrop, gravity, and air resistance, as we d...
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Weather 3: Measuring Wind from 2011-05-20T15:00
Wind is a major factor in weather. How can you construct a device to measure wind speed using easily found objects?
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Weather 2: Humidity from 2011-05-13T15:00
What does humidity have to do with the weather, or more specifically, with the temperature? We've got a thermal camera, a humidifier and some thermometers to see if we can find out!Listen
Twist It! [Science It Up!] from 2011-05-06T15:00
The Coriolis effect is something we hear a lot about. But what's a good way to show how it's working? We've got a few demos to show you just that in this latest episode of Science It Up!, called "t...
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Clouds [Tips for Teachers] from 2011-04-29T15:00
Why are clouds white? This podcast explores physical science as well as earth systems science.
Weather 1: Intro and Temperature from 2011-04-22T15:00
Where does weather come from? That's quite a question, so let's get started with tackling it. We'll begin by thinking about temperature. We've got some thermometers in the studio: one at the ceilin...
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Weather Preview from 2011-04-15T15:00
The next episode of Everyday Science is almost here! We're talking about weather -- where does it come from? Why does it happen? What is it? Here's a preview of what's coming your way!Listen
Bend It! Bag It! [Science It Up!] from 2011-04-08T15:00
Did you wake up hoping to find a dynamic, engaging and fun podcast about science? Either way you're in luck, because it's time for another episode of Science It Up! In "bend it! bag it!" w...
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A Brand New Series! from 2011-04-01T15:00
At the Little Shop of Physics, we're always coming up with new things! And this week is no different -- we're rolling out a brand new podcast series! This one is called "Tips for Teachers," and it'...
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Climate #11: Trends and Closing from 2011-03-25T15:00
Remember the chaos pendulum from last time? Though we might not be able to predict where the pendulum goes, we can see a trend emerging when we look at the plot. This is a good way to think about w...
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Spin It! [Science It Up!] from 2011-03-18T15:00
Who's ready for some fun with angular momentum?! It's a Friday, and that means it's time for another podcast -- this week, it's a new episode of Science It Up! We show you several different ways to...
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Climate #10: Chaos from 2011-03-11T15:00
Chaos is when something becomes more and more unpredictable over time. This is true for weather, which we can predict maybe a few days in advance but not much longer than that. This means that weat...
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Climate #9: Positive and Negative Feedback from 2011-03-04T15:00
Here's another way to think about feedback: we've taken plastic drinking cups and connected them in two different ways, and we have a ramp. The one cup shape corrects itself -- negative feedback. B...
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Move It! [Science It Up!] from 2011-02-25T15:00
Here we are with another fun episode of Science It Up! How can you use air pressure to move things? Well, we've got some great examples to try at home and to watch!Listen
Climate #8: Feedback from 2011-02-18T15:00
How does feedback play into climate? Well, first, let's talk about what feedback is. We can demonstrate it by using a hanging globe and some projectiles!Listen
Climate #7: Moving Air from 2011-02-11T15:00
So, what happens to the warm air and cold air when the earth spins? We can demonstrate this with a "cold" source (ice), a heat source (heat lamp), a turntable, a round pan of water and some food co...
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Drop It! Pop It! [Science It Up!] from 2011-02-04T15:00
Science It Up! is back! The newest episode is all about comparing density of common gases using household items (and some not so common items, too). Enjoy!Listen
Climate #6: Rotation of the Earth from 2011-01-28T15:00
As we saw in the last segment, the earth's poles are cold and the equator is warm. So, if heat moves from warm spots to cold spots, why doesn't the earth's heat just move from the equator out to th...
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Climate #5: Radiant Energy from 2011-01-21T15:00
The sun radiates energy toward the earth, and the earth radiates much of that energy back. But some of it is blocked by carbon dioxide (CO2). The Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius theorized changi...
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Condense It! [Science It Up!] from 2011-01-14T15:00
The next episode of Science It Up! is here for your enjoyment! Condense It! is all about clouds. How do you make a cloud? Water vapor, cooling (and particles) all can create a cloud. We show you a ...
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Climate #4: Water Vapor from 2011-01-07T15:00
The physical principles of heat energy exchange determine climate. That is, if we understand how heat is transferred, we can start to understand climate. Water vapor plays a significant part in thi...
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Climate #3: Blocking Thermal Radiation from 2010-12-31T15:00
How does the atmosphere affect thermal radiation? Well, for one thing, it can block it, trapping heat below. But when we have a cold, cloudless night sky, what happens to the thermal radiation? The...
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Crush It! [Science It Up!] from 2010-12-24T15:00
It’s another episode of Science It Up! Atmospheric pressure is very strong! But how can we see just how strong it is? Let’s crush all kinds of things, just with air pressure! Marshmallows, soda can...
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Climate #2: Thermal Radiation from 2010-12-17T15:00
How can you show how thermal radiation affects climate? We have liquid crystal, a hot light bulb, some things that will or won't block thermal radiation, and a surface to simulate the earth. With a...
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Climate #1: Intro and Solar Heat from 2010-12-10T15:00
Climate is here! We kick off the show by working with some basic ideas about climate. One thing we should talk about is solar heat. We can use light bulbs, a sheet of liquid crystal, and a thermal ...
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Science it Up! Premiere Episode from 2010-12-03T15:00
It's a new kind of podcast from your friends at the Little Shop of Physics! Fast-paced and full of fun, Science it Up! is all about the action in the physics experiments. So we'll show you how to ...
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Climate Preview from 2010-11-26T15:00
Coming soon: the new Climate episode! But if you just can't wait, we've got a sneak peek at what you'll see. The Climate episode focuses on the forces that affect our climate, which is the patterns...
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Energy and the Environment, Segment 14: Money Matters and Closing from 2010-11-19T15:00
In addition to being a plus for the environment, saving energy saves money. We use an electricity meter to see which devices in our homes are using the most energy. Prediction time: which are the c...
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Energy and the Environment, Segment 13: Energy and Aluminum Cans from 2010-11-12T15:00
As we've seen, energy is hidden in things. There's energy in batteries and fuel, but there's also energy in everyday items, such as aluminum cans -- so when you throw a can away, you're throwing aw...
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Energy and the Environment, Segment 12: Hidden Energy from 2010-11-05T15:00
Now it's time for Rachel's question. You might remember that she asked about converting lightning into energy for transportation. Well, first, let's think about energy.
It exists in all ki...
Energy and the Environment, Segment 11: Batteries and Energy from 2010-10-29T15:00
Jamie asks how batteries store energy -- let's find out by making a simple working model of one. We'll need a copper-coated penny, a zinc-coated nail, some wire and a battery-powered clock.
Energy and the Environment, Segment 10: Efficiency and Cars from 2010-10-22T15:00
So, why is a hybrid car more efficient than a traditional gasoline car? Efficiency is all about making the same things happen while using less energy — and a hybrid car does exactly that, by using ...
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Energy and the Environment, Segment 9: More Energy and Cars from 2010-10-15T15:00
How can we make cars more efficient? Well, sometimes the easiest way to answer a question is to flip the question upside down: so, how can we make them less efficient? The answer that Shannon and K...
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Energy and the Environment, Segment 8: Energy and Cars from 2010-10-08T15:00
Friction is one factor of energy-consumption in cars. Since our cars aren’t hovercrafts, they have friction with the ground as they roll. To keep them moving, and overcome the friction, we have to ...
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Energy and the Environment, Segment 7: Energy Saving Buildings and Tips For Home from 2010-10-01T15:00
Thinking about efficiency during building construction saves energy for years to come! Bacon Elementary School in Ft. Collins, CO is a good example -- a visit to Bacon shows how intelligent constru...
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Energy and the Environment, Segment 6: Thermal Energy Loss from 2010-09-24T15:00
Last time we talked about heat loss and made a model for it. Now we have an infrared camera and can actually see it happening! Wearing more layers is like closing up the holes in a house -- it help...
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Energy and the Environment, Segment 5: Heating Your Home from 2010-09-17T15:00
Here's a practical analogy to the home heating process that you can adapt for your classroom or kitchen. A container serves as the home, a pitcher as the furnace, water as the heat, and a hole as t...
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Energy and the Environment, Segment 4: Historical Scientist -- Thomas Edison from 2010-09-10T15:00
Erin wants to know why we still use incandescent light bulbs, now that we have a more efficient alternative. Great question! And the answer is that they haven't always been inefficient.
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Energy and the Environment, Segment 3: LEDs vs Incandescents from 2010-09-03T15:00
Continuing from our last segment, we demonstrate how things look in normally visible light versus how they look in the infrared. It's a great way to start thinking about energy efficiency!
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Energy and the Environment, Segment 2: Two Ways to Make Light from 2010-08-27T15:00
Let's start with our questions from Evan and Erin: how do we make an energy efficient bulb like an LED? The answer is that there are two ways to make light: by heating an object, or by exciting ato...
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Energy and the Environment, Segment 1: Show Intro from 2010-08-20T15:00
What is energy? How is it used? How can we think of it in terms of resources? In the Energy and the Environment episode, we're going to tackle these and other questions inspired by students at Baco...
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Time Segment 15: Show Close from 2010-08-13T15:00
As we close the show, it's time for the customary snack. For a snack about time, let's talk about mixed nuts!
Usually, once something gets mixed up it's hard to "unmix" it. But this is exa...
Time Segment 14: Arrow of Time in Nature from 2010-08-06T15:00
There's an "arrow of time" in nature. You already can see it. There is an order of how things move, and we don't see these things moving backwards. (Snowmen melting, for instance.) We have some fun...
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Time Segment 13: Memory Metal from 2010-07-30T15:00
Time for another look at the direction of time -- this time, we're looking at memory metal, which seems to go backwards in time! Of course, it doesn't really: it simply is able to return to its ori...
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Time Segment 12: Order and Disorder from 2010-07-23T15:00
As time goes forward things usually get more mixed up. We're going to be a bit sneaky here and make something unmixed while time goes forward. (It's sneaky because in reality, the dye is not truly ...
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Time Segment 11: Forwards or Backwards? from 2010-07-16T15:00
Time only moves in one direction, right? So, can you tell what direction things are going in these video clips? It's not easy!!Listen
Time Segment 10: 3D Pulfrich Effect from 2010-07-09T15:00
The Pulfrich effect is a really cool optical illusion! It can be easily demonstrated with a pair of sunglasses with one lens missing. When a pendulum swings back and forth, it swings in a straight ...
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Time Segment 9: Not on TV, Part 3 from 2010-07-02T15:00
Here are more clips that we saved just for the podcast! It's all slow motion and it's all really cool!Listen
Time Segment 8: Reaction Time from 2010-06-25T15:00
How are vision and reaction time related? It's harder to react to something when you can't see it! Nikki & Ryan demonstrate reaction speed in two different tests: one in which their vision is norma...
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Time Segment 7: Slow Motion Replay! from 2010-06-18T15:00
Time to check out the slow motion replays that we prepared in the last segment! We've got bouncing waves and exploding balloons in slow-mo! What happens in the instant that a balloon bursts? We see...
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Time Segment 6: Time Scales - Clip Filming from 2010-06-11T15:00
Is it too fast to see? Some things happen too quickly for us to see what's going on. If we use a special camera, we can use video techniques to see what's happening. So, we're preparing the video f...
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Time Segment 5: Not on TV, Part 2 from 2010-06-04T15:00
Here's more footage that we kept for the podcast! Can you tell what's moving forwards or backwards in time?
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Time Segment 4: Galileo and Cycles of Nature from 2010-05-28T15:00
The Italian scientist Galileo observed a swinging chandelier, and realized that there was a certain cycle to it: no matter the size of the swing, it took the same amount of time. He used this reali...
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Time Segment 3: A Definition of Time from 2010-05-21T15:00
Time -- how do you measure it? What happens when things speed up, or slow down? In this segment, we build something that we can use as a clock -- a pendulum.Listen
Time Segment 2: Show Introduction from 2010-05-14T15:00
Have you ever wondered about time? What is it? How does it work? How does it affect other things? This episode of the EveryDay Science show is all about time. We make fast things look slow, and slo...
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Pressure II Segment 12: Pressure Snacks from 2010-04-30T15:00
We close the episode with two treats that rely on pressure: popcorn and juice boxes.
What do you use to drink from a juice box? A straw! And you use a straw by creating pressure difference...
Pressure II Segment 11: Toricelli from 2010-04-23T15:00
In the 1600s, Evangelista Toricelli developed a barometer -- a device used to measure air pressure. Toricelli put mercury inside a bent glass tube (shaped something like an "L" or a candy cane). Th...
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Time Preview from 2010-04-16T15:00
Don't worry, we're not done with the Pressure show yet! But you should know that the recently filmed Time show will be premiering soon! Here's a little something to get excited about while you wait...
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Pressure II Segment 8: Buoyant Force from 2010-03-26T15:00
What makes a balloon float? Well, there are three important forces acting on that balloon: gravity, pressure, and buoyancy. At Rice Elementary School in Wellington, Colorado, Brian demonstrates how...
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Pressure II Segment 7: Pressure and Elevation from 2010-03-19T15:00
In the Channel 10 studio, GPS units are used for another cool pressure experiment. GPS units can display the current elevation. How? It's pressure!
Since air pressure is different at diffe...
Pressure II Segment 6: Pressure as a Force from 2010-03-12T15:00
LEAF BLOWER ELEVATOR -- How can the air inside a tire support a tractor, or a school bus, or a semi trailer?! It's because of pressure differences between the inside of the tire and the outside. Wa...
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Pressure II Segment 4: Atomic Scale from 2010-02-26T15:00
At Rice Elementary in Colorado, students demonstrate how pressure works at the atomic level. Wearing bumper suits, they represent microscopic bits of matter that push against each other and their b...
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Pressure II Segment 3: Pressure Differences from 2010-02-19T15:00
What do you get when you mix balloons, liquid nitrogen, and eager young scientists (equipped with proper safety gear, of course)? It sounds like another exciting EveryDay Science experiment! As we ...
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Pressure II Segment 2: Where Does Pressure Come From? from 2010-02-12T15:00
Grace and Ellis help Brian demonstrate the source of pressure. They start with a canister containing pellets -- it has a speaker at its base. When the power for the speaker is turned on, it bounces...
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Pressure II Segment 1: Show Opener from 2010-02-05T15:00
The newest episode of EveryDay Science is showing up in podcasts now! Pressure II - it's a reimagining of the concept we explored in our first episode ever (titled, well... Pressure). Differences i...
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The Nature of Science Segment 12: Black Holes from 2010-02-05T14:59
Often the most interesting scientific questions are the ones which are hardest to test. The challenge is to, like Albert Einstein, be very creative in the ways that we try to answer them. One such ...
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The Nature of Science Segment 11: Einstein from 2010-01-29T15:00
What if you need to do experiments that go beyond the use of a lab? Some of the best scientists in history used only their imaginations for some problems! Among them stands the most famous Western ...
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The Nature of Science Segment 10: Clean Energy from 2010-01-22T15:00
What's the best way to harness clean energy for cars? Well, solar power is the ultimate form of clean energy: once the light is gone, no waste remains. Let's do some experiments with solar-powered ...
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The Nature of Science Segment 9: Solar Energy from 2010-01-15T15:00
It's time to explore with some more questions. Can you magnify solar energy? What's the best way to harness clean energy? Brian, Alex and Charles perform experiments with solar panels to tackle the...
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The Nature of Science Segment 8: What Makes Science, Science? from 2010-01-08T15:00
We've seen science in action: we ask questions and we perform experiments to answer them. But there's more to it: it's a process with guidelines. Let's see what scientists at Colorado State Univers...
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The Nature of Science Segment 7: Refrigerators from 2010-01-01T15:00
How does a refrigerator work? Brian and company are ready with another experiment to figure it out! They demonstrate how water can be used to remove heat, which is part and parcel of the refrigerat...
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The Nature of Science Segment 6: Fans from 2009-12-25T15:00
Why does a fan cool you down? What does evaporation have to do with it? With these ideas in mind, Brian, Chris and Dana demonstrate the scientific method by asking questions, setting hypotheses, an...
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The Nature of Science Segment 5: What is Science? from 2009-12-18T15:00
What is science? We go to several scientists at Colorado State University to learn what they do and what they have to say about science.Listen
The Nature of Science Segment 4: Hot and Cold Spots from 2009-12-11T15:00
Microwaves bounce back and forth as, well, waves. Depending on the size of the wave, some spots are hot and some are cold. This is why most microwave ovens have turntables -- the heat is more evenl...
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The Nature of Science Segment 3: More Microwave Experiments from 2009-11-27T15:00
Sierra, Mary and Brian continue working with microwaves. This time they have constructed a working model of a microwave. They have connected a CD player to a microwave emitter and speakers to a mic...
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The Nature of Science Segment 2: Microwaves from 2009-11-20T15:00
Science is something that you do. So rather than talk about science, we're going to take questions from young scientists and take action! How do microwaves work? Why does metal spark inside a micro...
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The Nature of Science Segment 1: The Process from 2009-11-13T15:00
What is science? It's a process. It's something you do. We're going to use the process to answer some questions from students at Lesher Junior High School.Listen
Wind Segment 8: Good Eats from 2009-10-30T15:00
It's time to wrap up. If we could leave with one important idea, what would it be? How about, "What makes the wind blow? Pressure!" Finishing up with a tasty treat, Brian, Cierra and Samantha give ...
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Wind Segment 7: Historical Scientist: Francis Beaufort from 2009-10-23T15:00
Did you know that our system of wind speed measurement has roots in seafaring history? Understanding wind speed was critical for sailors. Historical scientist Francis Beaufort was a mariner who dev...
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Wind Segment 6: Extreme Winds from 2009-10-16T15:00
In this segment we explore extreme winds. Brian, Samantha and Cierra use dry ice and a fan to make a homemade tornado, demonstrating angular momentum's role in the creation of extreme winds.
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Wind Segment 5: Global Circulation from 2009-10-13T14:21:31
Taka Ito, a researcher and oceanographer at CSU, demonstrates global circulation of wind and how the spin of the earth affects the wind. Using a spinning water tank with warm and cold water, he rep...
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Wind Segment 4: Global Winds from 2009-10-13T14:20:31
Brian, Cierra and Samantha have been looking at winds on a small scale. Now, it's time to look at winds on a very large scale - that of the earth. Building off of their explorations into convection...
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Wind Segment 3: Speed, Direction and Height from 2009-10-13T14:19:31
In the Channel 10 studio, Brian, Samantha and Cierra experiment with the speed, direction and height of wind. Using their hand-made anemometers and wind indicators, they see what happens to wind sp...
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Wind Segment 2: Convection Cells from 2009-10-13T14:18:31
Brian, Cierra and Samantha continue exploring wind in the Channel 10 studio. Now they are working on convection. What happens when air is heated or cooled? Where does it go? How does it move? See w...
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Wind Segment 1: Pressure from 2009-10-08T13:52:31
Starting in the Channel 10 studio, Brian, along with Poudre students Samantha and Cierra, asks the most basic question about wind: what makes it blow? They begin by talking about how pressure plays...
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Wind Preview from 2009-10-07T13:42:31
Why does the wind blow? That’s one of the seemingly basic questions that we cover on this episode of the Everyday Science show, a joint production of the Little Shop of Physics and Poudre School Di...
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