Science's Not Boring

What is a magnet?

July 6 · 12 min · Season 1 · Episode 22 · 9.1 MB
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Have you ever wondered how a magnet can magically pull a paperclip across a table without even touching it? It is like a real-life invisible superpower! Join Mira and Finn on an electrifying episode of Science is Not Boring as they uncover the invisible forces that shape our universe. Discover the amazing secrets behind every magnet's North and South poles, and learn how an ancient Greek philosopher first discovered magnetic rocks called lodestones over two thousand years ago!

Did you know the entire planet Earth is actually one giant, floating magnet? We will journey deep underground to the Earth's molten metal core to see how it creates a massive invisible shield that protects us from the Sun's dangerous solar winds! Plus, you will learn how super-powered electromagnets make giant Maglev trains float in the air at 268 miles per hour! We will even explore how baby sea turtles use built-in biological compasses to navigate across the massive ocean. Get ready for mind-blowing facts, a fun trivia quiz, and a magnetic adventure that will totally pull you in!