ABC Australia
Imagine This
Imagine This is a science podcast for the young and curious. Have you ever wondered how bees make honey? Or how do fish breathe underwater? Or, very importantly, where your poo goes when you flush it down the toilet? Imagine This is a series of puzzling science questions from inquisitive young minds. Our host, Dr Niraj Lal, chats to kids and Australia's leading academics, taking you on imaginative adventures to learn about the world around us and find the answers together. This podcast is suited to kids aged 4 and up, though all members of the family are sure to learn something!
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Episodes
Why do animals have spots, stripes, and scales? 07.12.2021 14:03
Animals come in all shapes and sizes, and colours and patterns! But have you ever wondered why?
How are lightning and thunder made? 07.12.2021 12:49
Storms can be wet and windy, but how do they make bright lightning and loud thunder?
What is a cool fire? 07.12.2021 13:18
Fire is really hot, and it can be dangerous, so what is a cool fire?
How is paper made from trees? 07.12.2021 11:57
Have you ever wondered how little bits of paper comes from big, tall trees? How do they get it so thin and flat?
Where do our voices come from? 07.12.2021 12:59
How do you talk? And why do we all sound different?
BONUS: Welcome to The Imaginarium! 10.11.2021 9:02
Join Dr Nij in The Imaginarium, the place where all your Imagine This questions arrive.
How do bees make honey? 06.04.2021 11:06
Sweet, sticky honey is so yummy! But have you ever wondered how bees make it? And how do busy honeybees talk to each other?
How are germs made and what are they made of? 06.04.2021 12:17
Germs are everywhere! Some are good for us, but some can make us sick. Have you ever wondered how they do it? The answer lies in how they are made…
How do fish breathe underwater? 06.04.2021 12:32
Up here on land, we breathe air into our lungs but how do fish breathe underwater? Is there air in the sea? Do fish have lungs like us?
Why does my mouth like sugar but my body doesn't? 06.04.2021 10:57
We know sugar tastes great, but is it any good for us? It tastes delicious, so why can’t we have sugar all the time?
Why are jokes funny? 06.04.2021 12:00
Knock, knock… Who’s there? Science communicator and full-time funny person, Bernie Hobbs! And she’s here to help us examine our funny bones.
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