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    The Nature of Things

    An exciting, innovative and fun-filled series that encourages children to indulge their natural curiosity about science, the natural world, their environment, and more. To ask about the nature of things...

    Parent info: The Nature of Things is recommended for ages 6-10 and 11 plus. It's an Episodic show that can be listened to in any order. Made in Ireland, it's about Climate and Nature for kids. Launched in 2022, it has 1 season.

    There are 16 episodes

    Episodes
    The most recent appears first.

    • Ep 15 - How do dolphins sleep without drowning?
      Ep 15 - How do dolphins sleep without drowning?

      10 minSeason 1Episode 1530 June 2022

      It's a tricky situation that dolphins use their brains to solve! Featuring children from Ballyboy National School in Co. Offaly, Collie Ennis, co-host of The Critter Shed podcast and Marine biologist Stefano Mariani.

    • Ep 14 -  Why do we have seasons?
      Ep 14 - Why do we have seasons?

      10 minSeason 1Episode 1423 June 2022

      A straight question with a wonky answer! Featuring children from Ballyboy National School in Co. Offaly and Biologist Kiri Spanowicz.

    • Ep 13 - Why don't plastics dry off in the dishwasher?
      Ep 13 - Why don't plastics dry off in the dishwasher?

      9 minSeason 1Episode 1316 June 2022

      A soggy question with a heavyweight answer. Featuring children from Ballyboy National School in Co. Offaly, Biologist Marie Förg and Professor Padraig Dunne at UCD School of Physics.

    • Ep 12 - Why do we have earwax?
      Ep 12 - Why do we have earwax?

      9 minSeason 1Episode 129 June 2022

      We could also ask, what does earwax have in common with snot and why do we have them? Featuring children from Ballyboy National School in Co. Offaly and Biologist Kiri Spanowicz

    • Ep 11 – Why does your hair stand up?
      Ep 11 – Why does your hair stand up?

      9 minSeason 1Episode 111 June 2022

      A look into the building blocks of the universe. Atoms! Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway and Biologist. Kiri Spanowicz

    • Ep 10 - Why does a compost heap get smaller?
      Ep 10 - Why does a compost heap get smaller?

      10 minSeason 1Episode 1026 May 2022

      Why microorganisms are superheroes, and why you shouldn't rake up leaves. Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway and Biologist Marie Förg.

    • Ep 9 - Why do we pant when we run?
      Ep 9 - Why do we pant when we run?

      9 minSeason 1Episode 919 May 2022

      How does oxygen help us run faster, and how do we make muscles? Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway. And Biologist Kiri Spanowicz.

    • Ep 8 - Why do some birds migrate?
      Ep 8 - Why do some birds migrate?

      10 minSeason 1Episode 812 May 2022

      How do birds sleep and find their way while flying long distances, and which bird has the longest migration? Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway and Biologist Marie Förg.

    • Ep 7 - Why are some animals born in the spring?
      Ep 7 - Why are some animals born in the spring?

      11 minSeason 1Episode 75 May 2022

      Is it because it’s warmer? Because they can find more food before nightfall? Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway and answers from Biologist Marie Förg.

    • Ep 6 - Why do some animals hibernate?
      Ep 6 - Why do some animals hibernate?

      10 minSeason 1Episode 628 April 2022

      Why do some animals sleep through the winter while others don't? Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway, Biologist Marie Förg and Collie Ennis, co-host of The Critter Shed podcast.

    • Ep 5 - Why is the sky blue?
      Ep 5 - Why is the sky blue?

      10 minSeason 1Episode 514 April 2022

      What does bowling have in common with a beautiful blue sky? Click 'play' to find out! Featuring Biologist Kiri Spanowicz and children from Ballyboy National School in Co. Offaly.

    • Ep 4 - Why do milk teeth fall out?
      Ep 4 - Why do milk teeth fall out?

      11 minSeason 1Episode 414 April 2022

      Bite into the fascinating world of baby teeth, shark teeth, and even... mosquito teeth!

    • Ep 3 – Do Fish Drink?
      Ep 3 – Do Fish Drink?

      10 minSeason 1Episode 37 April 2022

      It seems like a straightforward question, but the answer is quite complex... Featuring children from Ballyboy National School in Co. Offaly, Biologist Marie Förg and Marine biologist Stefano Mariani.

    • Ep 2 - Why do leaves turn brown in the autumn and then fall from the tree?
      Ep 2 - Why do leaves turn brown in the autumn and then fall from the tree?

      10 minSeason 1Episode 231 March 2022

      We find out and we also learn how some trees develop super powers that allow them to live in harsh places.

    • Ep 1 - Why do carrots grow underground while broccoli doesn't?
      Ep 1 - Why do carrots grow underground while broccoli doesn't?

      11 minSeason 1Episode 124 March 2022

      Have you ever wondered why we eat the roots of some plants and the flowers of others? In this episode the children of St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway find out from Biologist Marie Förg why we eat the roots of the carrot plant and the flowers of broccol…

    • So many questions
      So many questions

      48 sec22 March 2022

      Introducing “The Nature of Things”, an exciting, and fun-filled RTÉjr Radio series that encourages children to indulge their natural curiosity about science and ask questions about the nature of things.

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