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Science for Kids / Science's Not Boring: The Kids Science Podcast

Kidopoly

133 episodes

A groundbreaking podcast for curious kids aged 4-12 that proves science is anything but dull.

More about the show

Join our fictional AI hosts Mira, a brilliant 9-year-old, and her younger brother Finn, age 7, as they explore the incredible world of science. From exploding volcanoes and black holes to deadly venom and the tiny machines inside your own body, each episode uncovers the most astonishing, surprising, and sometimes mind-bending wonders of science - explained in a way that actually makes sense to kids. Whether you're discovering how rockets blast into space, why dinosaurs ruled the Earth, what really happens inside a thunderstorm, how your brain pulls off impossible tricks, or why the ocean's deepest creatures glow in the dark - Science Is Not Boring transforms big scientific ideas into unforgettable stories that ignite curiosity and wonder. Because science isn't a pile of facts to memorize. It's the story of how everything works - and how we figure it out. A note on why we use AI. For us, AI allows us to deliver learning at a scale and quality that previously would have been too expensive. If we make the odd technical error, or the sound goes a bit funny, bear with us, we're trying our best. We hope you enjoy the show!

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  1. What is an earthworm?

    · 13 min · S1 E651

    Did you know there is a squishy creature living right under your feet that has ten tiny hearts, zero bones, and absolutely no eyes? Welcome to the wild, wiggly world of the amazing earthworm! Join Mira and Finn on…

  2. What is a big cat?

    · 9:57 · S1 E653

    Did you know that not every large feline is actually a "big cat"? Get ready to roar into the wild world of zoology to discover what makes a big cat a true big cat! Join Mira and Finn as we track down the magnificent…

  3. What is uranium?

    · 14 min · S1 E654

    Have you ever wondered what the heaviest natural element on Earth is? Get ready to dive inside the incredible, invisible world of atoms in this mind-blowing episode all about uranium! Join Mira and Finn as they uncover…

  4. How do tadpoles turn into frogs?

    · 13 min · S1 E655

    Did you know a single mother frog can lay up to 20,000 squishy eggs at once? That's enough to fill a massive sports arena! Join Mira and Finn on an incredible underwater adventure to discover one of nature's most…

  5. What is a marsupial?

    · 11 min · S1 E677

    Have you ever wondered what makes animals in Australia so weird and wonderful? Get ready to explore the incredible world of marsupials! Over 50 million years ago, the continent of Australia broke off like a giant…

  6. What was the first photograph?

    · 13 min · S1 E670

    Have you ever tried sitting completely still without blinking, itching, or sneezing for eight whole hours? That’s exactly what you had to do to be in the very first photograph! Join Mira and Finn on a time-traveling…

  7. What is the colossal squid?

    · 12 min · S1 E646

    Are you ready to dive into the darkest, most freezing parts of the ocean? Join Mira and Finn on Science's Not Boring as they search for a real-life deep-sea monster: the colossal squid! Imagine a giant creature as long…

  8. What is the rock cycle?

    · 13 min · S1 E645

    Did you know that the ground beneath your feet is actually a giant, endless recycling machine? Join Mira and Finn on an epic geological adventure to discover the secrets of the rock cycle! You might think rocks just…

  9. How was Earth formed?

    · 12 min · S1 E634

    Have you ever wondered where our home planet came from? Buckle up, space explorers, because we are traveling back four and a half billion years to witness the fiery, explosive birth of planet Earth! Before there were…

  10. How did the first plant grow?

    · 12 min · S1 E629

    Have you ever imagined what Earth looked like 500 million years ago? Picture this: absolutely zero green! No trees, no grass, no flowers—just endless, bare, jagged rock. If you wanted to find a plant, you had to dive…

  11. What is a seashell?

    · 13 min · S1 E643

    Have you ever picked up a beautiful, swirly seashell on the beach and wondered where it came from? It wasn't just a rock shaped by the ocean waves—it was built by a squishy sea creature! Join Mira and Finn as they dive…

  12. What is a tear?

    · 11 min · S1 E627

    Did you know your body makes enough tears every year to fill half a bathtub? It’s true! In this episode, Mira and Finn dive into the wild, slightly slimy, and totally amazing science of tears! You might think crying is…

  13. What is an octopus?

    · 11 min · S1 E624

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have three beating hearts, bright blue blood, and a brain that spreads into your arms? Meet the octopus, one of the wildest and smartest creatures in the entire ocean! In…

  14. What is crude oil?

    · 12 min · S1 E621

    Did you know that the cars we drive, the plastic toys we play with, and even your daily toothbrush are all connected to ancient, dead sea creatures?! Join Mira and Finn as they dig deep underground to uncover the…

  15. What is an eye saccade?

    · 10 min · S1 E619

    Have you ever noticed what your eyes do when you read a book? You might think they slide smoothly across the page like an ice skater, but prepare to have your mind blown! Your eyes are actually bouncing, hopping, and…

  16. What is the Amazon Rainforest?

    · 11 min · S1 E614

    Are you ready for a wild adventure? Pack your bags because we are traveling deep into the Amazon Rainforest in South America! Did you know this massive jungle is so big it stretches across nine different countries and…

  17. What is a supernova?

    · 11 min · S1 E613

    Have you ever wondered what happens when a giant star reaches the end of its life? Boom! It explodes in one of the most powerful and spectacular events in the entire universe—a supernova! Join Mira and Finn on…

  18. Who was Dmitri Mendeleev?

    · 15 min · S1 E612

    Have you ever wondered what the entire universe is made of? Believe it or not, everything from the farthest exploding stars to the bugs in your backyard is made of just 118 invisible building blocks called elements!…

  19. What is a Portuguese man o' war?

    · 12 min · S1 E611

    Did you know the longest animal in the world is not the blue whale? Get ready to explore the deep sea as we uncover a real-life sea monster that totally breaks the rules of biology! Have you ever seen a blue balloon…

  20. What is a Blood Moon?

    · 13 min · S1 E610

    Have you ever looked up at the night sky and seen a glowing, dark red moon? It looks like a giant floating campfire ember, but what exactly is a Blood Moon? Join Mira and Finn as they blast off 238,855 miles into space…

  21. What is a jellyfish?

    · 12 min · S1 E609

    Have you ever wondered what exactly a jellyfish is made of? Get ready for a mind-blowing deep dive into the ocean! In this episode of Science is Not Boring, Mira and Finn uncover the amazing secrets of the brainless…

  22. What is a brain?

    · 11 min · S1 E608

    Have you ever wondered what is going on inside your head? Imagine a massive, buzzing city with over a hundred trillion roads, where cars zip by at 268 miles per hour! That is exactly what your amazing brain is like! It…

  23. What is hair made of?

    · 11 min · S1 E607

    Did you know your hair is so incredibly strong that it could hold the weight of two fully-grown African elephants?! That is over twelve tons of elephant! In this mind-blowing episode of Science's Not Boring, Mira and…

  24. What is the fastest animal on Earth?

    · 11 min · S1 E606

    Are you ready for the ultimate speed race in the animal kingdom? Buckle up and keep your hands inside the vehicle, because things are about to get really, really fast! When you think of the fastest animal on Earth, you…

  25. What are wasps?

    · 13 min · S1 E537

    Have you ever wondered why wasps crash your summer picnics? It turns out, these buzzy bugs are actually secret superheroes of the insect world! In this episode, Mira and Finn uncover the mind-blowing truth about wasps…

  26. What is a black hole?

    · 12 min · S1 E536

    Have you ever wondered what a black hole actually is? Is it really a giant cosmic vacuum cleaner sucking up planets? Join Mira and Finn as they blast off into the deepest mysteries of space to find out! Discover how…

  27. What is DNA?

    · 11 min · S1 E480

    Have you ever wondered why your hair is curly, or why your eyes are a certain color? The secret is hidden inside you right now! Join Mira and Finn on Science is Not Boring as they shrink down to explore the incredible,…

  28. What is a bagpipe?

    · 13 min · S1 E479

    Have you ever wondered how blowing into a simple tube can make loud, beautiful music? Join Mira and Finn as they uncover the wild science behind wind instruments! You'll discover how blowing air across an empty bottle…

  29. How does the voice work?

    · 11 min · S1 E478

    Have you ever wondered what happens inside your body when you sing, shout, or whisper? Your voice is actually a built-in, highly complex musical instrument, and there is some amazing science behind it! Join Mira and…

  30. What are stars?

    · 11 min · S1 E477

    Look up at the twinkling night sky! Did you know you actually have dead stars inside your body right now? Eww... but also totally awesome! Join Mira and Finn on an explosive space adventure to discover the wild life…

  31. What is a scab?

    · 13 min · S1 E476

    Have you ever fallen off your bike and scraped your knee? Ouch! It might look messy on the outside, but underneath, your body is launching a highly advanced microscopic rescue mission! Join Mira and Finn on an amazing…

  32. What is fire?

    · 11 min · S1 E475

    Have you ever stared at a campfire and wondered what those glowing, dancing flames actually are? Join Mira and Finn as they uncover the blazing secrets of fire! You'll learn the secret "Fire Triangle" recipe that makes…

  33. What is extinction?

    · 11 min · S1 E474

    Have you ever wondered where all the woolly mammoths and dodo birds went? Once upon a time, our planet thundered with incredible creatures that are now completely gone. But what does it actually mean when an animal…

  34. What is an opposable thumb?

    · 12 min · S1 E473

    Did you know you are basically a biological puppet master?! It’s true! Wiggle your fingers right now. You might be shocked to learn that there are absolutely zero muscles in your fingers! Instead, they are controlled…

  35. What is space made of?

    · 12 min · S1 E472

    Look up at the night sky. It looks like a giant, empty, pitch-black room, right? But what if I told you space isn't actually empty at all?! Join Mira and Finn on a mind-blowing journey into the deepest, darkest parts…

  36. How do animals defend themselves?

    · 11 min · S1 E471

    In the wild, nobody wants to become someone else's dinner! But how do small creatures stay safe from hungry predators? Join Mira and Finn on a wild adventure to uncover the most mind-blowing and explosive animal…

  37. What are feelings?

    · 13 min · S1 E470

    Have you ever wondered why you feel happy, sad, angry, or even scared? Feelings aren't just magic—they are a super cool mix of chemistry and electricity zooming around inside your body! Join Mira and Finn on a wild…

  38. How does the internet work?

    · 11 min · S1 E469

    Have you ever wondered what happens when you send a message, watch a video, or play a game online? Do the signals just float through the air like magic? Join Mira and Finn on a mind-blowing journey to discover the…

  39. What is a whale?

    · 11 min · S1 E468

    Did you know the biggest animal to ever live on planet Earth isn't a mighty dinosaur? It is alive today and swimming in our oceans! Join Mira and Finn as they dive deep into the fascinating world of whales and…

  40. What is body temperature?

    · 14 min · S1 E467

    Have you ever wondered why you shiver in the freezing winter snow and drip with sweat in the blazing summer sun? Your body is actually performing an incredible, invisible magic trick! Inside your brain, there is a…

  41. What is an animal architect?

    · 12 min · S1 E466

    Did you know some of the greatest builders on Earth don't use blueprints, hard hats, or power tools? They just use pure instinct! Join Mira and Finn on a wild adventure to discover the world's most amazing animal…

  42. What is the speed of sound?

    · 15 min · S1 E465

    Have you ever wondered why you see the bright flash of a firework before you hear the massive BOOM? Or why thunder always arrives after the lightning? Join Mira and Finn on Science is Not Boring as they uncover the…

  43. What is lightning?

    · 15 min · S1 E464

    Have you ever wondered what makes that giant, glowing spark in the sky during a thunderstorm? Or why a huge boom of thunder always follows it? Join Mira and Finn on an electrifying adventure to uncover the shocking…

  44. What is the digestive system?

    · 13 min · S1 E463

    Did you know your mouth makes enough spit in your lifetime to fill a whole backyard swimming pool?! Eww! Get ready for a messy, mind-blowing adventure as Mira and Finn shrink down to take a roller coaster ride inside…

  45. What is Mars?

    · 13 min · S1 E462

    Buckle up, space explorers! Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered about that glowing red dot? Join Mira and Finn on an epic rocket ride to Mars to find out if humans could ever make it our second home!…

  46. What is sound?

    · 12 min · S1 E461

    Have you ever wondered how your favorite song gets from a speaker all the way into your brain? It all starts with invisible sound waves flying through the air at a whopping 767 miles per hour! Join Mira and Finn on an…

  47. How did Mount Everest form?

    · 13 min · S1 E460

    Did you know the highest point on Earth used to be at the bottom of the ocean? It’s true! Join Mira and Finn on a wild science adventure to uncover the unbelievable secrets of Mount Everest! Imagine standing over five…

  48. What is the science of flight?

    · 13 min · S1 E459

    Have you ever dreamed of stepping off a chair, flapping your arms, and zooming straight up into the clouds?! Why can't humans just fly like birds? Join Mira and Finn on a sky-high adventure to uncover the mind-blowing…

  49. What are atoms made of?

    · 12 min · S1 E458

    Are you ready to have your mind totally blown?! Look at your hands, the walls, and the screen you are reading this on. Everything around you is made of tiny, invisible building blocks called atoms! But what is an atom…

  50. What is the inner ear?

    · 12 min · S1 E457

    Have you ever spun around super fast on a tire swing, stopped, and felt like the whole room was still twirling? Join Mira and Finn as they shrink down and travel deep into the weird, wet world inside your skull to find…

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