Orbit: Science for kids on the move!

How tiny corals build underwater cities!

Did you know a coral reef, one of the largest structures ever built by a living creature, is made by an animal smaller than a grain of rice!? And that corals aren't

A monarch butterfly's 3,000-mile journey!

Ever heard of the SUPER GENERATION of the monarch butterfly!? This little insect goes on one of the most incredible journeys in the whole animal kingdom!   To learn more

The turtle that dances for worms!

Ever wonder how a turtle can trick worms into coming out of the ground just by dancing?! Or how scientists can tell a turtle's age just by looking at its shell?! We

How do baby bald eagles learn to fly?

Ever wonder how a fluffy baby bald eagle grows into the majestic bald eagles that soar through the sky!? Or why bald eagles build giant nests that can weigh as a pickup t

Ice Age clues frozen in mammoth poo!

Did you know a giant, dried-out pile of mammoth poop can survive for over 20,000 years!? And still hold the seeds, pollen, and even parasite eggs trapped inside it! Scien

Why does welding create sparks? ⚡

Did you know the welding arc can get even hotter than the surface of the Sun? 🔥  This week, we meet Rudy Rodriguez, a welding instructor at Weimar High School in Weimar,

How do tiny mussels clean our rivers?

Who cleans a river? It turns out some of the hardest workers are animals you may have never heard of: freshwater mussels.  Join Tyler Hern from the U.S. Fish and Wildlif

Why are alligator moms so awesome?

Did you know that American alligator moms build nests, guard their eggs, carry their babies to the water, and come running when their little ones call for help? They migh

Why do bison body-slam trees?

Did you know that American bison help prevent grasslands from turning into forests by body-slamming young trees? And that they once lived in herds so enormous they stretc

The tortoise that saved the rabbit!

Did you know a single Mojave Desert tortoise burrow can become a shelter for rattlesnakes, owls, kangaroo rats, and many other desert animals?  This week, we explore the

Get ready for Wild Critters USA!

Discover the wild side of America with Orbit’s brand-new Wild Critters USA series!  Join us as wildlife experts from the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Se

How does AC lower the temperature?

❄️ Do air conditioners actually make cold air? How was air conditioning invented? And what does an HVAC technician do all day? In this episode, HVAC instructor John Vern

What's in the eye of a hurricane?

Ever wonder how hurricanes form, why they spin, or why some storms get names? Join Rob, Hank, and cohost Milam as we explore the wild science of hurricanes with meteorolo

Magma, volcanoes, and fossils! The incredible rock cycle

Ever wondered if rocks can melt like cheese, explode out of volcanoes, or travel to the bottom of the ocean? Today, we follow the incredible adventure of Walter the Rock

Whoosh! How fast are flash floods?

Ever wonder what exactly is a flash flood? Are all floods flash floods? We have a fascinating episode featuring Nichole Cronce, a hydrologist from the National Weather Se

How ultrasound 'sees' inside the body

This week, we dive beneath the surface - exploring the human heart not through sight, but through sound. Joined by Victoria Rivera, a cardiac sonographer at Texas Childr

Why is it hard to make good choices?

If you *choose* to listen to this episode, you’ll learn all about the science of making decisions! 🧠✨ We’re joined by Dr. Marco Palma from the Texas A&M Human Behavior La

Bees: The great pollinators!

🐝 Earth Day activities for families: LINK Ever watched bees buzzing around and thought, what are they actually up to? 🐝🌼 In this super exciting episode, we dive into the

How do satellites stay in orbit?

This week, we orbiters learn about orbiting! 🚀 This episode dives into the science and technology of machines in outer space, zooming around the Earth! Alongside Joelle R

How zoos care for animals!

This week we're visiting the incredible San Antonio Zoo in San Antonio, Texas 🦁 to understand the inner workings of zoos! We're joined by Andreau Papadakis to l