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Orbit: Science for kids on the move!

Cumbre Kids
Giant Pacific Octopus
Ocean Conservation
Titanoboa
Atoms
Dental Hygiene
Marine Biology
Mammals
Science Education
Molecules
Cavities
Baby Teeth
Sedimentary Rocks
Paleontology
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Teeth
Sleep
Dreams
Chemicals
Tooth Fairy
Sugar Bugs

Publishing "Wild Critters," a series with PBS Nature and the National Parks! 🦬 Orbit brings families together around curiosity 🌟 Great for kids ages 4-11 🌟 We invite scientists from museums, universities, and more to answer fun - fascinating - sometimes hilarious questions from children around the world! 🤔 Send us your questions: www.cumbrekids.org/questions 💛 Our promise to parents: www.cumb... more

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Latest Episodes

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 Wildlife Service as we discover how these amazing animals help keep rivers healthy, how... more

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 might just be contenders for Wild Critter Mom of the Year!

This week, we travel to ... more

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 stretched all the way to the horizon?

This week, we travel to the grasslands of Monta... more

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 Mojave Desert with wildlife biologist Brianna Fogel from the U.S. Fish and Wild... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Andy Boyce
Research ecologist at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Episode: The giant, fluffy guardians of American grasslands
Brianna Fogel
Fish and Wildlife Biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Episode: The tortoise that saved the rabbit!
John Vernon
A Heating and Air Conditioning Instructor with Skillpoint Alliance in Midland, Texas
Skillpoint Alliance
Episode: How does AC lower the temperature?
Steve Lavoie
Meteorologist at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Columbia, South Carolina
National Weather Service
Episode: What's in the eye of a hurricane?
Dr. Lina Pérez-Angel
Geoscientist from Colombia, Brown University
Brown University; Geological Society of America
Episode: Magma, volcanoes, and fossils! The incredible rock cycle
Nichole Cronce
Hydrologist, National Weather Service
National Weather Service, Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, Pennsylvania
Episode: Whoosh! How fast are flash floods?
Victoria Rivera
registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer with Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital
Episode: How ultrasound 'sees' inside the body
Laura Gonzalez Mozo
Entomologist at the American Museum of Natural History, expert guest on bees and pollination
American Museum of Natural History
Episode: Bees: The great pollinators!
Joelle Romeu
Aerospace engineer and expert in space systems
Boeing
Episode: How do satellites stay in orbit?

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Robert Carpenter
Host of Orbit: Science for kids on the move!, guides interviews and segments

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • We love to learn with Orbit!

    We love all cumbre kids’ podcast. In a one parent one language household, it’s nice to have Craneo for me and Orbit for my spouse to share with the kiddos.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LinaDMckellar
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great for Kids

    Kids learn a lot with you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nugat.2
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast

    Amazing work from Cumbre!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sega.91
    Canada10 months ago
  • The perfect mix

    Love love love this podcast. So educational and so fun. The perfect blend for kids (and adults)!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mscurrm
    Australia10 months ago
  • Is the best program for kids

    Great content and great people

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nashi3_18
    Mexico10 months ago

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Guests bring strong expertise and clear explanations
Questions from kids feel authentic and engaging
Great energy and accessible science for families

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The tortoise that saved the rabbit!
Q: What is a desert?
A desert is a very dry place that receives very little rainfall, with some deserts being extremely hot and others cold; the key factor is the low rainfall, not just heat.
The giant, fluffy guardians of American grasslands
Q: What is the predator of the American Bison?
Wolves and grizzly bears are the primary predators of bison, though they are large and powerful animals.
The giant, fluffy guardians of American grasslands
Q: What makes bison different from other animals like buffaloes?
Bison and buffalo can mean the same thing in common usage, but in North America bison are the native species with distinctive ecological roles.
The giant, fluffy guardians of American grasslands
Q: What is American Bison?
American Bison is a grazing mammal native to North America with two subspecies, Plains Bison and Wood Bison, living in grasslands and prairies.
Whoosh! How fast are flash floods?
Q: What is a flood?
A flood is when water overflows onto land that is normally dry; a flash flood is a flood that happens very quickly, in minutes to hours.

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What is Orbit: Science for kids on the move! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Families around curiosity are guided through kid-friendly science conversations with researchers and museum/zoo staff. Episodes cover rocks and geoscience, floods and hydrology, ultrasound and medical imaging, behavioral economics for kids, pollinators, satellites, zoo animal care, drones in rangelands, dental health, atomic science, and marine life. The show blends interactive questions, hands-on activities, and real-world applications to make science approachable for ages 3–11, often featuring hands-on demonstrations, classroom-style interviews, and clear paths to careers in STEM. A standout trait is bringing expert guests from prominent institutions into accessible, family-focused storytelling, with strong emphasis on curiosity, safety, ... more

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4. Steve Lavoie
5. Dr. Lina Pérez-Angel
6. Nichole Cronce
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8. Laura Gonzalez Mozo

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