ABC KIDS News Time Wandering whales and home-grown flowers
Oct 6, 2023
In this podcast, they discuss World Space Week and the importance of STEM education. They also talk about a farmer keeping flowers local with an app called Grown Not Flown. The migration patterns of Southern Right Whales from Australia to Antarctica are explored, along with a program called Sisters in Trade that empowers First Nations women in construction. The podcast also mentions the discovery of prehistoric koala teeth in the Northern Territory.
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Space Science Beyond Rockets
- Space Science includes satellites that help predict the weather and make phone calls.
- Space exploration is becoming possible for everyday people, not just big governments.
Nikki's Flower App Success
- Nikki Davy built an app called Grown Not Flown to connect flower buyers with local farmers.
- The app grew from a small project in Australia to being used by over a thousand farmers in 30 countries.
Whale Migration Tracking
- Scientists used satellite tags to track Southern Right Whales' migration from Australia to Antarctica.
- Different whales follow varied paths, and this tracking is key to understanding their behavior during migration.