Imagine This
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.
This podcast is suited to kids aged 4 and up, though all members of the family are sure to learn something!
Latest episodes
Nov 10, 2021 • 9min
BONUS: Welcome to The Imaginarium!
Join Dr Nij in The Imaginarium, the place where all your Imagine This questions arrive.
Apr 6, 2021 • 11min
How do bees make honey?
Sweet, sticky honey is so yummy! But have you ever wondered how bees make it? And how do busy honeybees talk to each other?
Apr 6, 2021 • 12min
How are germs made and what are they made of?
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…
Apr 6, 2021 • 13min
How do fish breathe underwater?
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?
Apr 6, 2021 • 11min
Why does my mouth like sugar but my body doesn't?
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?
Apr 6, 2021 • 12min
Why are jokes funny?
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.
