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Alex and Sam discover how to help butterflies, cheer for sports stars, meet young planet protectors, and talk about a truly giant basket-shaped building.

Alex and Sam explore how Diwali, Hanukkah, and other winter holidays use lamps, lanterns, and fireworks to fight back against the darkest season of the year.

Today on Wisp: butterflies need your help, discover what it takes to work at Wimbledon as a kid, meet a hero for planet Earth, and join a mission way above the clouds to help a space telescope.

Alex and Sam explore why so many people put up lights, spark fireworks, and decorate with glowing candles during winter festivals — and how these sparkly traditions connect us all.

Today, Wisp covers butterfly science, a royal surprise, animal adventures, junior planet-saving heroes, and some amazing science wonders — all with something for every curious mind.

Alex and Sam dig into why so many winter festivals — like Diwali and Hanukkah — celebrate with lights, and what humans are really doing when we push back the darkness together.

From a newly discovered tiny octopus to the Big Butterfly Count, theatrical adventures, and a dino-mite summer at the Eden Project, today’s episode is packed with surprising science, wildlife, and fun events for curious young minds.

Alex and Sam investigate why humans celebrate with light during the darkest times, exploring traditions from lanterns in India to bonfires in Sweden, and the science of what light does to our brains.

Alex and Sam share a tiny new octopus species, giant butterflies, World Cup excitement, and planet-saving ideas from kid explorers in today’s Wisp news show.

Alex and Sam explore the science and stories behind why so many cultures light up the dark in winter—from ancient stargazers to shadow puppets and glowing animal lanterns across the world.

Alex and Sam explore butterflies you can count, a newly discovered blue octopus, World Cup excitement, an eleven-year-old planet hero, and a trip through ancient civilisations in today's episode.

Alex and Sam explore why humans invented festivals of light in the darkest months, comparing Diwali, Hanukkah, Yule, and even New Year celebrations across cultures—and uncover the science and stories behind this glowing tradition.

Today’s episode explores butterflies you can count near your doorstep, a new hand-sized blue octopus species, a young planet protector, and a peek into ancient civilisations — plus a theatre bonanza in London.

Alex and Sam explore why humans are drawn to light in dark times, from Diwali’s lamps to ancient fire rituals, and how our brains react to bright celebrations.

Today's episode explores a brand new blue octopus, a chance for families to spot butterflies for science, theatre adventures for kids, and one planet-saving junior explorer.

Alex and Sam discover why festivals of light all over the world often happen in the darkest part of the year, and how our brains, bodies, and traditions turn darkness into sparkle.

Alex and Sam explore how sparkling lights, glowing colors, and bright decorations chase away winter gloom in festivals from India to Scandinavia—and why humans everywhere need a little brightness when days are shortest.

Alex and Sam explore why so many cultures, from India to Scandinavia, celebrate light during the darker times of year — and dig into what science says about humans’ deep need for brightness, hope, and connection.

Alex and Sam unravel why people invented light festivals like Diwali, Hanukkah, and Christmas—by exploring ancient dark winters, scientific discoveries about light, and why glowing things make our brains feel hopeful.

Alex and Sam explore why so many winter festivals focus on light and hope, from Diwali rangoli to Christmas lights and even ancient bonfires.

Alex and Sam explore why people light up the darkest nights all over the world, digging into the science, history, and feelings behind light festivals like Diwali, Hanukkah, and beyond.

Alex and Sam follow the path of light-themed festivals across the globe, asking why so many cultures use sparks, lanterns, and candles to tell big stories in the dark months.

Alex and Sam discover why people from India to Sweden use lamps, lanterns, and bonfires at winter festivals, and what it really means when we light up the dark.

Alex and Sam explore why humans use light for warmth, hope, and bringing people together during long winter nights, from Diwali's diyas to lantern festivals around the world.

Alex and Sam explore why so many winter festivals — from Diwali to Hanukkah to Christmas — fill the long nights with dazzling lights, plus the science of how our eyes see better in the glow.