Sunset flimflam! Auroras! Eclipse tips! Let’s get to know the center of our solar system, the Sun, as the April 8th eclipse approaches. What is it made of? How big is it? Will it explode soon? Why can’t I stare at it? And why is it wearing sunglasses? Dr. Michael Kirk and almost-Dr. India Jackson are brilliant and charming Heliologists who have both worked with NASA’s heliophysics departments. Get to know them and also the giant hot plasma ball we revolve around. You’ll never (not look at it) the same.
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Watch NASA’s Total Solar Eclipse Live Broadcast on April 8, 2024
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Managing Director: Susan Hale
Scheduling producer: Noel Dilworth
Transcripts by Aveline Malek
Website by Kelly R. Dwyer
Theme song by Nick Thorburn
Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR) Part 1 Encore with Mike Natter
Minisode: Dadward Takes a Break
Neurotechnology (AI + BRAIN TECH) with Nita Farahany
Sciuridology (SQUIRRELS) with Karen Munroe
Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) Encore with Crystal Dilworth
Smologies #25: LIGHTNING with Chris Giesige
Curiology (EMOJI) Part 2 with Various Emoji Experts
Curiology (EMOJI) Part 1 with Various Emoji Experts
Field Trip: Birds of Prey and Raptor Facts
Smologies #24: SHIPWRECKS with Chanelle Zaphiropoulos
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Smologies #22: REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS with David Steen
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