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Imagine This

ABC Australia

69 episodes

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.

More about the show

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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  1. Introducing... Dino Dome!

    · 2:48

    While you wait for more Imagine This, sink your teeth into roarsome new podcast Dino Dome! It's a Mesozoic mashup of science facts and dino-mite action hosted by Tim Richards and Amanda Shalala. New episodes out every…

  2. How do caterpillars turn into butterflies?

    · 14 min

    A caterpillar hatches from an egg on a leaf and starts to munch munch munch. It grows bigger and bigger and then something amazing happens… but it’s not what you think! Join Professor Myron Zalucki, Nij and the kids as…

  3. Why do farts come out of your bum?

    · 13 min

    Today we're talking about something that all of us do. They can be loud or soft, sometimes smelly and almost always funny. We're talking about fluffs, toots, air biscuits - yes, farts! - and why they come out of our…

  4. How does the sun light up the world?

    · 12 min

    The Sun is hot and bright, it helps plants grow and keeps us warm. But did you know, the Sun is also a star? How come there are so many tiny, twinkling stars at night and just one sun lighting up the world in the day…

  5. How did people come up with words?

    · 14 min

    There are lots of words in lots of languages in the world. There's a word for almost everything we can imagine! But how did words start? And why do languages all sound so different? Let's take a ride in a time (and…

  6. How is water made clean to drink?

    · 12 min

    Water falls as rain from the sky, or runs through rivers, creeks and lakes. So how does it get into our taps, toilets and garden hoses? Let's imagine ourselves as falling raindrops with Dr Anna Rigosi, so we can follow…

  7. Introducing... Little Yarns!

    · 1:00

    While you wait for new Imagine This, take a listen to Little Yarns! Hosted by Gamilaroi girl, Rudi Bremer, Little Yarns is a podcast that takes your ears on Country to share some of Australia's First languages and have…

  8. BONUS: Weather in the Imaginarium

    · 10 min

    Dr Nij is back in The Imaginarium, working his way through all your weather questions!

  9. Why do animals have spots, stripes, and scales?

    · 14 min

    Animals come in all shapes and sizes, and colours and patterns! But have you ever wondered why?

  10. How are lightning and thunder made?

    · 13 min

    Storms can be wet and windy, but how do they make bright lightning and loud thunder?

  11. What is a cool fire?

    · 13 min

    Fire is really hot, and it can be dangerous, so what is a cool fire?

  12. How is paper made from trees?

    · 12 min

    Have you ever wondered how little bits of paper comes from big, tall trees? How do they get it so thin and flat?

  13. Where do our voices come from?

    · 13 min

    How do you talk? And why do we all sound different?

  14. BONUS: Welcome to The Imaginarium!

    · 9:02

    Join Dr Nij in The Imaginarium, the place where all your Imagine This questions arrive.

  15. How do bees make honey?

    · 11 min

    Sweet, sticky honey is so yummy! But have you ever wondered how bees make it? And how do busy honeybees talk to each other?

  16. How are germs made and what are they made of?

    · 12 min

    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…

  17. How do fish breathe underwater?

    · 13 min

    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?

  18. Why does my mouth like sugar but my body doesn't?

    · 11 min

    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?

  19. Why are jokes funny?

    · 12 min

    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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