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Imagine This

Imagine a world where it’s all right to ask questions and have your voice heard. In each episode of Imagine This, we delve into a puzzling question from an inquisitive mind, examining the science behind it in a fun and engaging way. This podcast is suited to kids aged 4 and up, though all members of the family are sure to learn something! Our host, Brianna Peterson, chats to kids and Australia’s leading academics, taking you on an adventure to learn about the world around you.

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Episode One: Why are jokes funny?

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Created by: ABC KIDS listen and The Conversation

Australia

Started: April 6th, 2021

Status: Idle, 41 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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What is phone reception and why do my parents lose it?
^{14:28 | August 20th, 2024}

We use phones a lot – to call our friends, message our grandparents, play games, follow maps… But what happens when our phones stop working? When the page doesn’t load or the call drops out? Nij and the kids meet Dr Shaghik Atakaramians to learn about this mysterious ‘reception’ and why it sometimes gets ‘lost’.

Why do we get older?
^{15:49 | August 13th, 2024}

Every year we get older… we have birthday parties and eat cake but what is happening in our bodies? Why do we get taller and grow more teeth? And why do we eventually stop growing? Nij and the kids meet Dr Lindsay Wu to follow the microscopic lives of our cells and how we grow as we get older

Why is the sea salty?
^{13:19 | August 6th, 2024}

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?

What are rocks made of?
^{14:07 | July 30th, 2024}

Rocks are all around us… they’re in the garden, on the road, in the bush and all our waterways… But how did they all get there? And what are they made of? Nij and the kids meet Dr Heather Handley in her subterranean submarine ‘Velma’ to venture into a volcano for answers….

How do chickens make eggs?
^{13:55 | July 23rd, 2024}

If you need an egg to make a chicken, then where did the first egg come from? Nij and the kids meet Professor Kate Buchanan to learn about how chickens make eggs… and which came first!

Why do we have to brush our teeth?
^{13:19 | December 19th, 2023}

Every morning and every night we have to get the toothpaste and our toothbrushes and clean our teeth… But why? Let’s visit dentist Dr Mihiri Silva for a check up and learn why it’s so important to look after our teeth.

How is fabric made?
^{13:09 | December 19th, 2023}

Fabric is everywhere. It’s on the bus seat and the welcome mat… It’s the curtains and the carpet… it’s our snugly blankets and beloved teddies… and all our clothes! But what is it all made from? And how? Join textiles expert Emma Peters as we follow the journey of cotton from field to fabric.

How do snails get their shells?
^{12:53 | December 19th, 2023}

Let’s follow the slimy, shiny trail down the garden path all the way to… the Snail Whisperers! Drs John and Lorelle Stanisic will show us the secret lives of snails and how they get their famous spiral shells.

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Created by: ABC KIDS listen and The Conversation
Started: April 6th, 2021
Status: Idle, 41 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

Australia

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Imagine This

There are 41 episodes

Episode One: Why are jokes funny?

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Episodes

What is phone reception and why do my parents lose it? 14:28 | August 20th, 2024

Why do we get older? 15:49 | August 13th, 2024

Why is the sea salty? 13:19 | August 6th, 2024

What are rocks made of? 14:07 | July 30th, 2024

How do chickens make eggs? 13:55 | July 23rd, 2024

Why do we have to brush our teeth? 13:19 | December 19th, 2023

How is fabric made? 13:09 | December 19th, 2023

How do snails get their shells? 12:53 | December 19th, 2023