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Orbit: Science for kids on the move!

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The podcast that brings families together around curiosity 🌠 Perfect for kids ages 3–11 🌟 We invite scientists from museums, universities, and zoos to answer fun - fascinating - sometimes hilarious questions from children around the world. Families learn together by following kids’ curiosity! 🤔 Send us your questions: www.cumbrekids.org/questions 💛 Our promise to parents: www.cumbrekids.org/our-values Listen to Cumbre Kids in Spanish! 🌠 Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos 🦎 Camaleón: Animales para niños curiosos

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May 27, 2026

Magma, volcanoes, and fossils! The incredible rock cycle

<p>Ever wondered if rocks can melt like cheese, explode out of volcanoes, or travel to the bottom of the ocean? </p><p>Join Rob, Hank, and special cohost Kenji as we follow the incredible adventure of Walter the Rock through the rock cycle with geoscientist Dr. Lina Pérez-Angel from Brown University and the Geological Society of America. </p><p>Together, we discover how rocks form, melt into magma, cool into igneous rocks, break into sediments, and transform deep underground over millions of years.</p><p>➡️ This episode is possible thanks to the Geological Society of America</p><p>➡️ Learn more about Dr. Lina’s science communication work with GeoChat: ⁠<a href="https://www.instagram.com/geolchat/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LINK</a></p><p><strong>Orbit Family Conversation Starters!</strong></p><ol><li>If you could watch one part of the rock cycle in real life, which would you choose?</li><li>Why do you think rocks can look and feel so different from each other?</li><li>What’s the coolest rock or crystal you’ve ever found?</li></ol><p><strong>Continue learning as a family!</strong></p><ul><li>Visit a park, beach, or trail and compare different rocks you find together.</li><li>Start a small family rock collection and sort rocks by color, texture, or shape.</li><li>Look around your home for granite or marble and talk about how those rocks formed.</li><li>Learn more about volcanoes and the rock cycle with books or videos from your library.</li></ul><p>❓ Submit questions for upcoming episodes: <a href="https://⁠www.cumbrekids.org/questions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LINK</a></p><p>💖 Support this podcast by joining our Curios Club: ⁠<a href="https://www.cumbrekids.org/curious-club" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LINK</a></p><p>👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A message for parents about our values: <a href="⁠⁠⁠https://www.cumbrekids.org/our-values" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LINK</a></p><p>🎧 Orbit is produced by Cumbre Kids: ⁠<a href="https://www.cumbrekids.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.cumbrekids.org</a></p>

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May 13, 2026

How fast are flash floods?

<p>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 Service. Join Rob, Hank and Sam as we learn not only about the science of floods, but how to stay safe when the storms get strong or the river starts running high! </p><ul><li>Episode Extra for middle school: <a href="https://youtu.be/qwVXwFCF3sg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LINK</a></li></ul><p><strong>Three questions for families to discuss: </strong></p><ol><li>How will we know if a flood might happen? </li><li>Where is a safe place we can go if there is flooding? </li><li>What should we bring with us to stay safe if we need to leave quickly?</li></ol><p><strong>NOAA&#39;s Jetsteam resources for families: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Hydrologic Cycle </strong>- Great for younger audiences and includes several activities to demonstrate the concepts. (<a href="https://www.noaa.gov/jetstream/atmosphere/hydro" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LINK</a>) </li><li><strong>Flash Floods </strong>- more info about flash floods from NOAA (<a href="https://www.noaa.gov/jetstream/thunderstorms/flood" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LINK</a>)</li><li><strong>River Forecast Centers </strong>- A more comprehensive understanding of river forecasting (<a href="https://www.noaa.gov/jetstream/rfcs" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LINK</a>)</li></ul><p>💬 Submit your kids&#39; questions! <a href="https://www.cumbrekids.org/questions" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠www.cumbrekids.org/questions⁠⁠</a></p><p>💛 Support this podcast by joining The Curious Club: <a href="https://www.cumbrekids.org/curious-club" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠LINK⁠⁠</a></p><p>🎧 More podcasts by Cumbre Kids: <a href="https://linktr.ee/cumbrekidspods" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠Learn more⁠⁠</a></p><p>👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A message for parents about our values: <a href="https://bit.ly/3LqBmJv" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠LINK</a></p><p>---</p><p>This work was funded by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)-Gulf Research Program, Grant # SCON-10001601 (PI: Ayça K. Fackler, Co-PI: Lourdes Cardozo-Gaibisso). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASEM.</p>

Episode thumbnail for How ultrasound 'sees' inside the body (Cardiac sonographer)

April 28, 2026

How ultrasound 'sees' inside the body (Cardiac sonographer)

<p>This week, we dive beneath the surface - exploring the human heart not through sight, but through sound.</p><p>Joined by Victoria Rivera, a cardiac sonographer at Texas Children’s Hospital, we uncover the fascinating world of sonography and echolocation. Discover how sound waves reveal the inner workings of the heart, and get an inside look at one of the most incredible careers in modern medicine.</p><p>➡️ Level-Up Texas: <a href="https://youthengagement.tamu.edu/level-up-texas/index.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠More Info⁠</a></p><p>➡️ Texas Children's Hospital: <a href="https://www.texaschildrens.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.texaschildrens.org</a></p><p>💬 Submit your kids' questions! <a href="https://www.cumbrekids.org/questions" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠www.cumbrekids.org/questions⁠</a></p><p>💛 Support this podcast by joining The Curious Club: <a href="https://www.cumbrekids.org/curious-club" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠LINK⁠</a></p><p>🎙️ This episode is available in Spanish<strong> </strong>on our sister podcast, <a href="https://linktr.ee/craneociencia" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos⁠</a></p><p>🎧 More podcasts by Cumbre Kids: <a href="https://linktr.ee/cumbrekidspods" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Learn more⁠</a></p><p>👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A message for parents about our values: <a href="https://bit.ly/3LqBmJv" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠LINK</a></p>

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What is Orbit: Science for kids on the move!?

The podcast that brings families together around curiosity 🌠 Perfect for kids ages 3–11 🌟

We invite scientists from museums, universities, and zoos to answer fun - fascinating - sometimes hilarious questions from children around the world.

Families learn together by following kids’ curiosity!

🤔 Send us your questions: www.cumbrekids.org/questions 💛 Our promise to parents: www.cumbrekids.org/our-values

Listen to Cumbre Kids in Spanish! 🌠 Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos 🦎 Camaleón: Animales para niños curiosos

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