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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?
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How do ears work? (opens the original)
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Tom and Mackenzie want to know, how do our ears work? And Harry asks, how are sounds made and how does it get to our ears? Nij and the kids are rocking out at band practice and it’s getting pretty noisy! How are we making all this sound? And how is it getting inside our ears? Lucky Dr Viji Easwar has joined the band to help us ride the soundwaves and find out how hearing actually works! Surf’s up! For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more
How is metal made? (opens the original)
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Cash, Ben, Jonathan and Harriet all want to know, how is metal made? And Henry asks, why does metal feel colder than other stuff? Hear ye, hear ye! Knight Nij is about to make his debut at the medieval fair until disaster strikes… His steel sword broke in half! He can’t fight dragons like this… We’re off to visit blacksmith and metallurgist Dr Matthew Humbert to see if he can help fix Nij’s sword and teach us how metal is made… Things are about to get hotter than a dragon’s mouth! For more great
How does food turn into poo? (opens the original)
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Bridie wants to know, how does food turns into poo? Sam asks, how is poo made? Nathan and Lachlan want to know why do we poo? And Ollie is wondering, why do tummies grumble? Nij and the kids are at an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet! We’re having waffles and hot chips… Fruit salad and sushi bowls! Until a giant crashes the queue… Fi fi fo fum the buffet is closed... Now get in my tum! With the help of research dietitian Dr Georgina Williams, we’re getting swallowed by a giant to follow the digestive jour
Science Week: Why are worms good for the garden? (opens the original)
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To celebrate Science Week we're unearthing a special episode of Gardening Australia Junior! The theme of this year's Science Week is 'Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all'. They're not just talking about planting seeds in the ground. It’s about planting seeds of curiosity too! Every great scientific discovery starts with wondering about the world around us... Why is the sky blue? Why do apples fall from trees? What’s hiding underneath our feet? Join Costa, Nij and the Gardening Australi
FAN FAVE: How does the sun light up the world? (opens the original)
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We're having so much fun listening back through your all-time favourite Imagine This episodes! This one sure was illuminating! 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 time? Let's blast off into outer space with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith for a closer look at our closest star. If you have a request or want to ask a new qu
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