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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 29 MIN

How ultrasound 'sees' inside the body

from Orbit: Science for kids on the move! · host Cumbre Kids

This week, we dive beneath the surface - exploring the human heart not through sight, but through sound.Joined by Victoria Rivera, a cardiac sonographer at Texas Children’s Hospital, we uncover the fascinating world of sonography and echolocation. Discover how sound waves reveal the inner workings of the heart, and get an inside look at one of the most incredible careers in modern medicine.➡️ Level-Up Texas: ⁠More Info⁠➡️ Texas Children's Hospital: https://www.texaschildrens.org💬 Submit your kids' questions! ⁠www.cumbrekids.org/questions⁠💛 Support this podcast by joining The Curious Club: ⁠LINK⁠🎙️ This episode is available in Spanish on our sister podcast, ⁠Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos⁠🎧 More podcasts by Cumbre Kids: ⁠Learn more⁠👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A message for parents about our values: ⁠LINK

This week, we dive beneath the surface - exploring the human heart not through sight, but through sound.Joined by Victoria Rivera, a cardiac sonographer at Texas Children’s Hospital, we uncover the fascinating world of sonography and echolocation. Discover how sound waves reveal the inner workings of the heart, and get an inside look at one of the most incredible careers in modern medicine.➡️ Level-Up Texas: ⁠More Info⁠➡️ Texas Children's Hospital: https://www.texaschildrens.org💬 Submit your kids' questions! ⁠www.cumbrekids.org/questions⁠💛 Support this podcast by joining The Curious Club: ⁠LINK⁠🎙️ This episode is available in Spanish on our sister podcast, ⁠Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos⁠🎧 More podcasts by Cumbre Kids: ⁠Learn more⁠👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A message for parents about our values: ⁠LINK

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