In this week's episode, we dive into careers in science, starting with epidemiologists and vaccine creators. Pfizer's promising COVID-19 vaccine comes with transportation challenges - it needs to be kept cold while being delivered far distances.
Margaret digs into the work of archeologists in this week's Spot on Science. It's been an awesome year for them - mummies, huge cat carvings and more have been unearthed across the globe!
Plus, what to do with all those political signs now that election season is over? Recycle them, of course! We get creative ideas on reusing the signs and meet a 17-year-old who's campaigning paid off.
Finally, we hear about the veterans in your life and two teens who took their vet lessons to heart by starting a donation drive for overseas soldiers.
archeologist (noun) a scientist who studies human history, through the excavation of ancient sites and analysis of artifacts
autism (noun) a developmental disorder that can make things like communication, and social interaction difficult
empirical (adjective) able to be proved through observation
entomologist (noun) a scientist who studies insects
logistics (noun) the process of storing and transporting goods from the creator to the final destination
necropolis (noun) a burial area belonging to an ancient city
We learn about lots of different careers in science, now we want to know: What kind of scientist would you like to be?
You can use the inbox form to submit your answers. Rick will share some of your best letters next week.
For this week’s poll, we want to know: Which S pot on Science discovery would you like to learn more about? "
Egyptian sarcophagi," "Nazca lines," or "Mayan water filtration system." Click here to vote!
