Imagine This

Twinkle twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…. No, really – what are stars made of and how did they get all the way up there in the sky? Let’s find out more with astrophysicist, Dr Kirsten Banks! Get ready to blast off in 5, 4, 3, 2 1!

If you don’t drink water, urine trouble! It’s a wee-lly important thing to stay healthy. So how do our bodies turn this clear water into yellow pee? Nij and the kids meet Dr Sradha Kotwal to follow the journey through our bodies from water to wee!

We see glass every day, we see right through it! It’s in our windows and our fridges, our cars and our devices… But how do you make all this hard, clear stuff? Pack your bags, we’re off to Ancient Egypt to find the answers!

Some days we can feel happy and other times we can feel sad or frustrated, or downright angry! Where do all these different feelings come from and why do we feel them? Nij and the kids meet Dr Pete Koval at the F.E.E.L. lab to learn more…

Step right up for the Tiny Tour of Toxins! Nij and the kids trek through the Aussie bush and go on an underwater adventure with venom expert Dr Timothy Jackson to explore the world of venomous animals... 

Dr. Shaghik Atakaramians, a telecommunications expert, joins the conversation to demystify phone reception. He explains how mobile devices transmit signals for calls and messages, emphasizing the role of cell towers and radio waves. The discussion takes a fascinating turn as they explore how voice transforms into electrical signals and the challenges rural areas face with connectivity. They also reflect on the humorous side of losing reception, suggesting fun offline activities to embrace moments without technology.

What happens in our bodies as we age? A lively discussion covers the role of stem cells in development. Growth is compared to a recipe where DNA is the key ingredient. It highlights how we grow taller through new cell production, especially during adolescence. Personal anecdotes bring humor to the changes we experience as we age, including declines in physical abilities and transformations in appearance. The cyclical nature of aging and cellular renewal offers a poignant reflection on life.

More than half our planet is covered in seawater. There are about six teaspoons of salt in every litre. So, where did it all come from? Nij and the kids meet Dr Katharina Fabricius to follow the journey of salty seawater and their first stop is… the clouds?

Join Dr. Heather Handley, a volcanologist and geologist, as she guides young listeners on a rock-filled adventure. From the origins of rocks in a playful exploration of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic types, she reveals how magma cools into rock. Exciting tales of erosion illustrate how rocks transform into smooth pebbles and sand. Discover the incredible rock cycle, showcasing nature's artistry over millions of years. Get ready for a fun journey from mountains to the ocean floor!

Professor Kate Buchanan, an expert in chicken biology, discusses how chickens make eggs and if the chicken or the egg came first. The podcast explores the evolution and domestication of chickens, the intricacies of egg formation, and the egg-laying process of chickens.