Spectacular Science Akshay Jayaraman

You’ve probably heard that diamonds are the strongest material naturally found on Earth. What makes diamonds so strong? In this episode, I will take you into the science of diamonds, how they form, and how all that plays a role in why diamonds are considered the strongest natural material in the world!

Here is an article! It is called “Diamonds vs. Graphite”. (https://spectacularsci.com/2023/09/diamonds-vs-graphite/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Diamond Molecular Structure Model”. (https://spectacularsci.com/diamond-molecular-structure-model/)

I have started uploading video podcasts on YouTube! Head over to https://youtube.com/@SpectacularScience to learn more!

Also, try out the new Spectacular Science Fun Fact Generator, where you will discover new and interesting science facts in the click of a button! Head over to https://facts.spectacularsci.com to check it out!

We’re all made of stardust! It seems mind-blowing or even unreal, but everything on Earth is made out of materials that were originally in stars. In this episode, I will uncover how we’re actually made of stars and some amazing facts about our early universe.

Here is an article! It is called “What is a Supernova”. (https://spectacularsci.com/2022/03/what-is-a-supernova/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Supernova Demo”. (https://spectacularsci.com/supernova-demo/)

I have started uploading video podcasts on YouTube! Head over to https://youtube.com/@SpectacularScience to learn more!

Also, try out the new Spectacular Science Fun Fact Generator, where you will discover new and interesting science facts in the click of a button! Head over to https://facts.spectacularsci.com to check it out!

What if all coral reefs on Earth suddenly disappeared? How would the Earth react? What problems would that create? In this episode, I talk to Dr. Emma Camp, a marine biologist at University of Technology Sydney, about this mind-boggling question and to tell us more about the harsh future of coral reefs.

Dr. Camp is an award-winning researcher and has won several awards including Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureates and Time Magazine Next Generation Leader List. Dr. Camp has also been featured in the Heroes of the Ocean documentary.

I have started uploading video podcasts on YouTube! Head over to https://youtube.com/@SpectacularScience to learn more!

Also, try out the new Spectacular Science Fun Fact Generator, where you will discover new and interesting science facts in the click of a button! Head over to https://facts.spectacularsci.com to check it out!

You’ve probably heard the saying “wish on a shooting star”. What exactly are shooting stars? Hint! They might not be actual stars. In this episode, I will talk more about shooting stars and what they really are.

Here is an article! It is called “What Causes Meteor Showers”. (https://spectacularsci.com/2022/06/what-causes-meteor-showers/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Shooting Stars in a Jar”. (https://spectacularsci.com/shooting-stars-in-a-jar/)

I have started uploading video podcasts on YouTube! Head over to https://youtube.com/@SpectacularScience to learn more!

Also, try out the new Spectacular Science Fun Fact Generator, where you will discover new and interesting science facts in the click of a button! Head over to https://facts.spectacularsci.com to check it out!

Why is there a specific hurricane season, especially in North America? Why don’t hurricanes come at all times of the year? I will explore the science and wonders of hurricanes and answer some of these mind-boggling questions in this episode.

Here is an article! It is called “How Do Hurricanes Form?” (https://spectacularsci.com/2021/09/hurricanes/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Hot and Cold Water Density”. It demonstrates why hurricanes prefer warmer, less dense water. (https://spectacularsci.com/hot-cold-density-experiment/)

I have started uploading video podcasts on YouTube! Head over to https://youtube.com/@SpectacularScience to learn more!

Also, try out the new Spectacular Science Fun Fact Generator, where you will discover new and interesting science facts in the click of a button! Head over to https://facts.spectacularsci.com to check it out!

Welcome to part 3 out of 3 in this series about biomes on Earth! In the previous episode, I covered the science behind land biomes. In this episode, you will learn more about the different aquatic biomes on Earth and what makes them unique!

Here is an article! It is called “What Is A Biome”. (https://spectacularsci.com/what-is-a-biome/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Biomes Poster Activity”. (https://spectacularsci.com/biomes-poster/)

I have started uploading video podcasts on YouTube! Head over to https://youtube.com/@SpectacularScience to learn more!

Also, try out the new Spectacular Science Fun Fact Generator, where you will discover new and interesting science facts in the click of a button! Head over to https://facts.spectacularsci.com to check it out!