Dialogue For Kids

Chemistry

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:30:00 MST

Chemistry is the science of change. Chemists study different substances and find out more about them. What happens when you combine chemicals? What things have chemists created? Chemists Daniel Stelck (University of Idaho) and Henry Charlier (Boise State University) answer your questions.

Bird Migration

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:30:00 MST

Following the seasons of the year, birds migrate from one part of the world to another. Why do they do it? How do they find their way? Guest scientists Vicky Runnoe of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Jay Carlisle of the Idaho Bird Observatory help make sense of this remarkable behavior.

Geology

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:30:00 MST

Geology is the study of planets and the forces that shape them. Some forces act quickly. Others take thousands of years to create a landscape. Geologists Scott Hughes, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Idaho State University and Matt Kohn, Associate Professor of Geology at Boise State University join host Joan Cartan-Hansen to talk all things rock.

Birds of Prey

Tue, 19 May 2009 16:30:00 MST

Birds of Prey are raptors. That means they are great hunters. What makes a bird of prey so skilled at capturing prey? How are these birds different from other kinds of birds? And how do they fly so fast? Scientists Greg Kaltenecker, the Idaho Bird Observatory Director, and Trish Nixon, a raptor specialist for the Peregrine Fund, help us learn about these magnificent birds.

Be Outside!

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:30:00 MST

When was the last time you spent time outdoors? A University of Maryland study reports a 50 percent drop in the number of 9 to 12 year-olds who spent time in outdoor activities. Scientists call this nature deficit disorder. Humans need to spend time with nature. It just makes you feel better! Why? Where can you go? What can you do outside?

Bears

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:30:00 MST

There are eight kinds of bears in the world and they play an important role in maintaining the health of the lands they inhabit. Greg Losinski and Evin Oneale, conservation educators with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, help explain how.

Weather

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:30:00 MST

Sunny, snowing, raining or blowing, the weather affects everything we do. Scientists study the weather to try to predict what will happen and to save lives. How do they do it? Meteorologists Robyn Heffernan and Scott Dorval provide some answers to this and other questions from kids around the state of Idaho.

Five Senses

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:30:00 MST

Sight, Hearing, Touch, Smell, Taste - these are your five senses. You learn about the world and how to stay alive thanks to your five senses. How do your five senses all work? What do they have in common? What happens when something goes wrong? Boise-area doctors Dr. David Bettis, Dr. David Agler, and Dr. Charles Davis help us explore the world of our senses.

Planets

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:30:00 MST

Our solar system is home to eight planets, one dwarf planet, the Sun and lots of other objects. With special probes, scientists are learning a lot about the planets and space. Jason Barnes, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Idaho and Dr. George Bennett, a retired NASA scientist, join host Joan Cartan-Hansen to help guide our explorations.

Robots

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:30:00 MST

Idaho National Laboratory Robotics Engineers Matthew Anderson and Mark McKay talk with host Joan Cartan-Hansen about the world of robots and robotic science.