Imagine This
ABC Kids listen
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!
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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May 4, 2022 • 1min
Introducing... Little Yarns!
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 a little yarn! New episodes are out every Monday.
Apr 5, 2022 • 10min
BONUS: Weather in the Imaginarium
Dr Nij is back in The Imaginarium, working his way through all your weather questions!
Dec 7, 2021 • 14min
Why do animals have spots, stripes, and scales?
Explore the secrets of animals' spots, stripes, and scales with Dr. Anne Jones as she discusses camouflage, thermal regulation, and the evolutionary reasons behind these patterns. From giraffes' spots serving as heat windows to zebras using stripes as insect repellents, learn how animals adapt and survive in their environments through unique features.
Dec 7, 2021 • 13min
How are lightning and thunder made?
Storms can be wet and windy, but how do they make bright lightning and loud thunder?
Dec 7, 2021 • 13min
What is a cool fire?
Fire is really hot, and it can be dangerous, so what is a cool fire?
Dec 7, 2021 • 12min
How is paper made from trees?
Have you ever wondered how little bits of paper comes from big, tall trees? How do they get it so thin and flat?
Dec 7, 2021 • 13min
Where do our voices come from?
How do you talk? And why do we all sound different?
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…
