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Science Trek: The Podcast

Jun 1, 2026

It takes a special process to create a fossil. When an animal or plant dies, it is usually completely destroyed — either by another animal eating it or by decaying on the ground or in the water. But sometimes the animal is buried before it is destroyed. And when that happens and conditions are just right, the remains...


May 1, 2026

Want to learn more about galaxies?  Join hosts Evie and Garrett as they learn about galaxies from Dr. Jason Barnes, physics professor at the University of Idaho, and Dr. Amber Straughn, a NASA astrophysicist. 

Kids have lots of questions about science. Hosts Evie and Garrett are here to help. On episodes of the Science...


Apr 12, 2026

How do fossils form? What do paleontologists do? Join hosts Evie and Garrett as they learn about fossils from Matthew Kohn, distinguished professor, and  Daniel Luna, associate professor, both with Boise State University.

Kids have lots of questions about science. Hosts Evie and Garrett are here to help. On episodes of...


Dec 1, 2025

What makes a bird a bird of prey? Join hosts Evie and Garrett as they learn about birds of prey from Bill Heinrich, former Interpretive Center Director for the World Center for Birds of Prey, and Greg Kaltenecker executive director for Boise State University's Intermountain Bird Observatory. 

Kids have lots of questions...