Are there insects in Antarctica?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

American Public Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.4 • 13.5K Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Looking for an escape? Join Molly and co-host Julian as they explore Antarctica! They’ll learn about Antarctica’s massive ice sheets and active volcanoes — plus they’ll meet the largest land animal on the continent! (Hint: it’s black, shiny, and can perch on a pencil eraser!)

Then they’ll chat with scientist Dr. Jennifer Mercer about what it’s like to live and work in one the coldest places on the planet and explore what Antarctica was like 90 million years ago. (Hint: It was a lot like a beach resort!) And stick around for a mystery sound that’s so cool it’ll give you goosebumps!

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0:00.0	Today's episode is sponsored by Green Light. Did you know that 27 states don't require a personal
0:06.4	finance course for students even though teens score an average of 64% on the National
0:12.2	Financial Literacy Test? Let's make a difference. 64% on the national financial literacy test?
0:14.0	Let's make a difference.
0:16.0	Our friends at Million, Basilian, and Green Light are hitting the road visiting schools
0:20.2	to teach important lessons on financial literacy.
0:23.0	It's all the fun of the podcast, but now live and interactive.
0:27.0	Million Bazillion Live is in partnership with Green Light, the Money App for Kids and Teens.
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0:35.0	slash million.
0:36.5	That's Green Light.com slash million.
0:39.7	You're listening to Brainson,
0:41.6	where we're serious about being curious.
0:44.0	Brains on is supported in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
0:51.0	Hey Molly, hey Julian.
0:53.0	Hi Bob.
0:55.0	Beautiful day today, isn't it?
0:58.0	Wow Bob, you're in a great mood.
0:59.0	Were you watching paint dry again?
1:01.0	Or waiting for a pot of water to boil?
1:03.8	Two of my favorite things.
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