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Hosted by SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University · kids · EN
"What Do Scientists Do?" is a STEM podcast for all ages! In each episode, a guest expert teaches us all about a new science, technology, engineering, or math topic. How do we study things that are too small to see with our eyes? How do we keep track of ocean creatures that swim all around the world? Our guests answer these questions and more! This podcast is made by SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University, a network member of Actua.
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Signup to Generate a Pitch"What Do Scientists Do?" is a STEM podcast for all ages! In each episode, a guest expert teaches us all about a new science, technology, engineering, or math topic. How do we study things that are too small to see with our eyes? How do we keep track of ocean creatures that swim all around the world?
Recent episodes include "Mental Health Matters! Recharging our mental batteries with Clayton Murphy" (17 September 2025, 18 minutes), "Modeling the Future of the Ocean: World Ocean Day Special with Amy Irvine" (8 June 2025, 14 minutes), and "Science is for the Birds! with Dr. Chris Course" (12 March 2025, 15 minutes).
What Do Scientists Do? publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 46 episodes.
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What Do Scientists Do? is a kids podcast with 46 episodes published.
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<p>Mental health is one part of our health as a whole, but can be much trickier to look after. You might be able to put a band-aid on a scraped knee, but what can you do when you feel anxious or overwhelmed? 😰 How can...

<p>Welcome to our special World Oceans Day episode! </p><p>In this episode, we dive into marine ecology with Amy Irvine (she/her) and learn about how we can use computer models and predictions to figure out where ocean...

<p>Behavioural ecologist Dr. Chris Course (he/him) joins us on the podcast this month to talk about using technology to track animals, how climate change impacts chickadee's memories, and how life together is better! 🐦...

<p>Welcome back to season four of What Do Scientists Do? 🔬</p><p>Shark scientist Baylie Fadool (she/her) chats with us about swimming with hammerheads, sun tanning sharks, and if megalodon is still out there swimming...

<p>Tune in to the latest episode of "What Do Scientists Do?" for a conversation about conservation.</p><p>In this episode, join Mab as they interview Lindsee Clark, an ocean conservationist! We chat about ocean...

<p>🐜 Tune in to the latest episode of "What Do Scientists Do?" for a conversation abuzz with everyone's favourite creepy crawlies: ants! 🐜</p><p>In this hilarious and (compound) eye-opening episode, we're joined by...

<p>Join us as we dive into the world of ocean sounds with Emmanuelle Cook (she/her), a PhD student as Dalhousie's Department of Oceanography! In this episode, we make a splash exploring what the waters in the Arctic...

<p>In this episode of "What Do Scientists Do?," Jess hangs out with Dr. Craig McCormick (he/him), a virologist and professor at Dalhousie University's Department of Microbiology & Immunology. We dive into the wild world...

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<p>🎙️ Tune in to our latest minisode about the world of Biostatistics! 🌿📊</p><p>Mira and Mab break down the science behind the world of biostatistics and how we use this mashup of biology and math to make cereal...

<p>Biostatistician is a long job title, what do they even do? 🧑⚕️ How can we use statistics in healthcare? 📊 Can math be creative? How can Chat GPT and AI help? 💻 And how much computer programming does a...

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<p>What do you mean the ocean is getting more acidic?!? 🤯 In this minisode, Mira and Mab explain the process of ocean acidification in under 10 minutes, explaining what acids are 🧪, how the pH scale works ⚖️, and the...

<p>🌊 What is ocean acidification? ☁️ How does carbon dioxide get into ocean water? 🎨How can we be creative in STEM? 🌸 And why was the Halifax Harbour dyed pink?</p><p>Today we learn all about the process of ocean...

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<p>What even is climate change? 🤔 In this minisode, Mira and Mab explain climate change in under 10 minutes, explaining how climate change happens, why it happens, and what we can do about it! 🌎 To learn more about...

<p>Welcome back to season three of What Do Scientists Do? A podcast for children and youth where we talk to wicked smart guests and learn about what kind of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math they do!</p><p>💫...

<p>It's our second-last episode of the season! 🧠 How does our body movement change based on what we perceive, without us even noticing? How do our brains create our thoughts, our feelings, our consciousness? And how do...

<p>What are virtual machines, and why are they useful? How do we build telescopes that can see stars when they twinkle? Today we learn from software engineer Bas de Bruijne (he/him), who tells us all about what it’s...

<p>Today we learn from Arushi (she/her, Grade 8) & Artash (he/him, Grade 11), two siblings making waves in the science world! How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect noise levels in the ocean? How can we detect unknown...

<p>How can understanding the human mind help us protect sea turtles? How can everyday people help scientists with their research? María Dabrowski (she/her/ella) tells us all about her work in sea turtle...

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<p>How can you make an escape room using a Raspberry Pi? What are computer programming languages, and which one was used to build Minecraft? Today we learn from Mira Macneill (she/her), SuperNOVA Program Coordinator and...

<p>How do scientists research the deepest parts of the ocean? What is it like to live on a ship? Today we learn from Sofya Pesternikova (she/they), a multimedia technician on board the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V...
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