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Curious kids never stop asking questions — and “is” is one of their favourites. These are the episodes that lean right into that curiosity, each one opening with a big “Is”. Brilliant for inquisitive minds who want to understand how the world really works.
What exactly are Atoms? Is everything made of Atoms? What are Atoms of made of?…
Ever look closely at a raspberry and notice it could use a shave? Those tiny hairs are actually super important. And thankfully totally edible. Join Molly and co-host Zoe-Samarah as they learn all about this fantastic little fruit, and why some raspberry flavo…
AI can feel like a mind that knows you, agrees with you, and never gets tired, which is exactly why we need to talk about how it shows up in real life. I’m joined by Dr. Tiffany Petricini , who studies AI and relationships, and Dr. Sarah Zipf, who researches t…
Your daily kids news podcast.…
This week Edy Hurst returns to talk about throwing porridge at things and answer a question about stinky hippos.…
Kit Sullivan returns to talk BEANS! And also answer a question from Coffee Cat about lava lamps.…
What are Silkworms? How do Silkworms make Silk? How much spit does it take to make Silk?…
This week, Bex is joined by Eve, Kay, Vanessa and Elena where they kick off 2026 with a big debate about whether or not you should be able to buy Dinosaur fossils, reports on the recent snowstorms and hear all about a viral cat…
A video looks real, the voice sounds familiar, but something feels off. That gut check matters, and we turn it into a simple habit kids can use every day: pause, check, ask. We break down deepfakes in plain language, show how AI learns to mimic faces and voice…
What's in Hot Chocolate? Where did Hot Chocolate come from? Why do people put marshmallows in Hot Chocolate/Cocoa?…
We all have thoughts about other people that we’d never say aloud. But do our private thoughts say something about the kind of people we are? Or is it only our actions that count?…
Duncan Oakley joins Tiernan this week to talk about people who can't see cucumbers and how ham got its name.…
Where did Froyo come from? How is Gelato different than Ice Cream? Which one tastes the best?…
What makes Flamingos so unusual? Why do Flamingos stand on one leg? What gives Flamingos their distinctive pink coloring?…
How did the myth of the Jackalope start? Where do Jackalope's supposedly live? What animals is the Jackalope a mash-up of?…
Ever wondered how to explain AI news to the curious young minds in your life? This episode of AI for Kids Scoop breaks down the latest artificial intelligence developments from early to mid-June in language kids and adults can understand together.…
Is Infinity a number? What is the biggest number? Can the largest number actually be written out?…
If you could transform into anything, what would you become? And could shapeshifting ever be possible? That's what we're asking in this archive episode of Mysteries of Science
What makes Stars twinkle? How do stars burn so bright? What causes stars to explode?…
Are coin tosses really 50/50? Is there a way to win at coin tosses? How did coin tossing first start?…
Aphra Behn was a famous English playwright, poet and novellist from the 17th century. And she was also a spy! We know that, by why don't we know anything about her early life? Or what her real name actually is? Athena and Tiernan explore if Aphra Behn's past i…
How do you go about learning languages? What part of your brain deals with Language? Why are some people better at Learning Languages than others?…
Director of directing directions Joe Wells joins Tiernan this week to help answer a question about moles.…
Listeners send us LOTS of questions. Like hundreds a month! We read every single one — and we love all of them! Every now and then, we get a special kind of question that starts with “Is it true that…?” These questions are special because they’re skeptical. Th…
On Earth, water gets evaporated by the sun from the planet’s surface, and then drops back down from the clouds when it rains. That’s a great source of water, but..is that water safe to drink? We asked environmental researcher Dr Jonathan Sexton to help us fin…
Ep. 79 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Is your friend a fake friend?…
What makes the star Betelgeuse so special? What Constellation is Betelguese part of? How big is Betelgeuse compared to the Sun?
There's drama. There's competition. And there's usually a few tears as well. Reality TV takes everyday people and throws them into weird and exciting and sometimes stressful situations. But is it really real? And is it fair? And should we watch these shows at …
Did you know rats are very smart and curious creatures? They laugh when they are tickled, they can take care of each other, and they are actually quite clean. Millions of them are also used in painful scientific experiments to test new drugs and medical theori…
Our world is full of sound, but what happens when we leave Earth’s atmosphere? Is it true that there’s no sound in space, or are there ways to listen to the universe? We asked NASA scientist Dr. Kimberly Arcand to help us find the answer.…
Ep. 71 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Dealing with a Hot-and-Cold Friend…
What makes Dolphins' brains different than ours? How fast can Dolphins swim? How smart and friendly are Dolphins really?…
Whale sharks are big. They’re the biggest fish in the whole ocean! Have you ever wondered how they got so big? We asked shark expert Amani Webber-Schultz to help us find out.…
As Bust or Trust has a happy 1st birthday, Athena and Tiernan look into whether time travel is real. Have people really made machines to travel back and forth through history, or can we all only time travel in a forward direction, one second at a time? No time…
Queuing up for HOURS to go on a 30-second water slide is so annoying! But what if you could pay money to go straight to the front of the queue? Going on a water slide can be so much fun, but not when you're standing in a massive queue in wet swimmers waiting f…
Hypnosis. You’ve seen it in movies, cartoons, and maybe even on stage! But is it real? And if so, what is it?…
How much do Elephants eat? How do Elephants use their trunks? How are Elephants good for the Environment?…
The Titanic cruise ship hit an iceberg in 1912 and sank to the bottom of the ocean. Lots of people died because there weren't enough life rafts for everyone. Women and children were offered seats on the lifeboats first because of their age and gender. But is t…
What do curling irons, campfires, and cups of hot cocoa have in common? They’re all hot! But nothing is as hot as the sun – at least not in our solar system! But what about the rest of the universe? Is the sun the hottest thing? We asked astronomer Mark Po…
In May 2023, King Charles III was crowned as the new monarch for the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Part of his role, every year, the monarch is invited to open the new parliamentary session - and, this November, King Charles III is opening Parliament f…
In movies and TV shows spaceships can often travel faster than the speed of light. It’s an idea often called a hyperdrive or warp speed, and it would let you explore the whole universe! So is hyperdrive possible in real life? We asked NASA aerospace engineer E…
Is Planet X a planet, or something else? Why do Astronomers think there's a mysterious Planet beyond Pluto? Why haven't we found Planet X yet?…
Humans have wondered for years if there is life on other planets, especially on our neighbour Mars. There have been lots of books, movies and even radio shows about Martians and little green people. Could it actually be possible that there's life on Mars? Get …
The team behind Mysteries of Science present a very special episode, recorded live at Cheltenham Science Festival, all about magic and whether or not it's real!…
Vaping has been promoted as a way for people addicted to smoking cigarettes to kick the habit. But vaping's long-term health impacts are still unknown. We look at what is in some vapes, and how they are promoted.…
What is a dwarf planet? How was Pluto first discovered? How big is Pluto compared to Earth?…
How was the Garbage Patch formed? What is the Garbage Patch made of? How can it be cleaned up?…
What exactly are Mushrooms? Why are some safe to eat while others are poisonous? Where can you find the craziest Mushrooms in the world?…
How did the Greek Gods influence today's superheroes? Who was the mightiest of all Greek Gods? What powers did the Greek Gods have?…
How big IS infinity? In this very special episode of Who Smarted? the Trusty Narrator meets Thanos, learns about how big infinity is, builds an Infinity Cube, and discovers a number so big there isn't enough room for it in the universe.…
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How did Friday the 13th come to be considered unlucky? Why is 13 thought to be an unlucky number? Are superstitions real?…
How does a snowboard work? Who invented snowboarding? What is the craziest snowboard trick?…
Imagine an exact copy of you, someone with the same hair, eyes and DNA. That’s a clone. Scientists have been able to make clones of some animals. In this episode, we’ll hear the story of Dolly the sheep, the most famous clone ever! We’ll also talk about why pe…
How did flipping a coin start? Is flipping a coin really a 50/50 chance? Do all coins flip the same?…
What exactly is Ramen? Where did it come from? How many different flavors of Ramen are there?…
What is your sweat made of? Where does sweat come from? How does sweat actually help you?…
You might have heard of something called AI – which stands for Artificial intelligence.…
What’s considered lucky might be different depending on where you live and who you are. But what is luck exactly and does luck actually exist? Or is it just something we’ve made up?…
Why do you yawn? What other creatures yawn? Do friends really make you yawn more than strangers?…
Have you ever found yourself being rude to a smart speaker because it doesn’t understand you? As robots get better and smarter and more human-like, how should we treat them? Does it matter if we act badly towards something that isn’t even human?…
If you've seen the movie The Lion King, you'll know that envy and jealousy play a big part in the story. Scar's envy of his brother King Mufasa takes him down a very dark and murderous path. But is envy always a bag thing? Is it wrong to really, really want so…
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For many of us, what we know about time travel comes from stories, whether those be books, films or TV shows where characters go from the present to the past to the future and then back again. But is it possible to time travel outside the world of fiction?…
Have you ever wondered how military pilots land helicopters on a planes that are floating on the ocean? Listen to retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot, Elizabeth Booker explain just how difficult it can be. Don't miss this rocking and rolling episode!
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Your Next Step In Becoming A Spy..…
Forget weather apps -- by looking and listening outside, how can you tell if it's going to rain? Perfect for staring out of car windows or finding a cozy space to draw, Andrew & Polly ask their friends from New Zealand to Arkansas all about the weather where t…
Why are all bananas exactly alike? Who created the banana? Are Bananas actually berries?…
What is in Poison Ivy that humans are allergic to? How do you treat Poison Ivy? Are dogs & cats allergic to Poison Ivy?…
Hey Gen C Changemakers. This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet.…
'Is it socially acceptable for a dog to fart?' Asks Lua. Javier Jarquin leaps to the rescue with his superb animal whispering and gnome renovation skills. Meanwhile, Tiernan is trying to work out just what to call all of you listeners.…
Hey Gen C Changemakers. This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet.…
Black holes are small regions of space where a great amount of matter is packed in and their gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light can escape.…
What is the surface of Saturn like? What are Saturn's rings made of? Could one of Saturn's moons support... life??? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…
Can people actually read minds? Can we move objects with our brains like in the movies? We're exploring the history of shady psychics, sketchy seances, and secret superpower studies. Plus, hear from a scientist who is helping people regain the ability to pick …
Anne Frank was a young Jewish girl who was killed by the Nazi's a long time ago. Before she died she wrote a diary which ended up become a book. It has now been read by millions of people and is often given to school kids to read in English class. But should w…
In today's episode: Is the Taj Mahal missing? 🔎 Find out what's happening with pollution in India and how did we come up with the word smog? 🏭 Correspondent LizaBanks Campagna breaks it down and tells us everything we need to know about the science behind po…
What are comets made of? How old is the ice on a comet? Did Halley ever see Halley's comet? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…
Sci-Fi Drive-in movie night has Guy Raz and Mindy dreaming about life on other planets. And it just so happens that a team of researchers may (or may not) have discovered evidence of life on...VENUS? Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and Reggie as they head out to their fa…
Imagine if you were being watched every second of the day to make sure you behaved well. And then you got rewarded or punished depending on how you acted? In this episode, we take a long hard look at Santa Claus, because news flash, we are told he's watching y…
In today’s episode: 🌌 Go deep into space with Jacob and Olivia Rozencwaig from the Curious Kid Podcast. 🪐 Hear why Pluto was taken off the planet list and why scientists think there might be a different 9th planet in our solar system. 🔭 Have a telescope? He…
How were Transformers invented? What role did Marvel play in their origin story? Were the earliest versions made of tuna fish cans? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…
Where does blood come from? What do your veins and arteries do? How do nutrients and oxygen reach every part of your body? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…
How is ice cream made? Why doesn't it freeze solid like ice? Should you refreeze melted ice cream? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…
Who discovered cheese? How is cheese made? What is American Cheese made of? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com
Fungus deserves a party because it’s everywhere and super important to life on this planet. The kingdom of fungus includes mushrooms and molds, but also yeasts, like the kinds that help make bread. So today, we’re embracing the ick, we’re snuggling up to the s…
How many bees live in a hive? How do bees make honey? What are the roles of the queen, drones and worker bees? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com…
Will we ever get to rewind time, or fast forward through it? Sanden stops by to tell us all about how time works. He also has a couple ideas about how we might make time travel a reality! But one tricky thing about time travel is that it’s full of paradoxes — …
These are anxious times, and Tai just wants to know… what’s going to happen? He can’t look into a crystal ball, but there are actually people who spend their lives predicting the future. With their help, he looks towards the great unknown.…
How similar are big and little cats? How did little cats become so popular? Why can't small cats roar? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a…
What is a tongue for? What are those bumps on your tongue? How does taste work? For free home activities sign up at www.WhoSmarted.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …
Is Bigfoot Real or imagined? When did tales of a mysterious ape/human creature first begin? How does the legend of Bigfoot play into myths of strange hairy creatures all over the world? What are Cryptozoologists? More at www.WhoSmarted.com See omnystudio.com/l…
Have you ever been in a situation where someone did something wrong, but didn't own up? And then the teacher punished the whole class until the real culprit confessed! Is it fair for a whole group to be punished for something one person did? Molly, Carl and Ma…
Sci-Fi Drive-in movie night has Guy Raz and Mindy dreaming about life on other planets. And it just so happens that a team of researchers may (or may not) have discovered evidence of life on...VENUS? Join Mindy, Guy Raz, and Reggie as they visit their favorite…
The bushranger Ned Kelly led a gang of criminals more than 100 years ago. He was first arrested when he was just 14 and then he went on to rob and kill people. But before his last infamous shootout, Ned Kelly wrote a letter to the world saying that none of it …
Molly, Carl and Matt become lost at sea, they've run out of food and they lack basic survival skills. So, would it be okay for them to eat each other if they get really really really hungry? Maybe don't listen to this episode while you're eating!
On this week's science adventure, Nanogirl visits a superbugs lab in Auckland to discover whether all bacteria is bad.…
The Titanic cruise ship hit an iceberg in 1912 and sank to the bottom of the ocean. Lots of people died because there weren't enough life rafts for everyone. Women and children were offered seats on the lifeboats first because of their age and gender. But is t…
Molly Daniels thinks she has what it takes to be a superstar pop singer. The only trouble is, she's out of tune and can't hit the notes properly! Eek. But wait, there's a program many musicians use which "fixes" their voice. Is it wrong to use technology to ma…
Is it OK to do something that you were told not to do and then never tell anybody? We tackle that question from 10-year-old Finn from Seattle. Also in this episode: why do people make really bad choices and want other people's lives to be harder?…
That's not fair! How often have you heard that said at school? When the bell rings, Molly and Carl head back to the classroom but it's not long before one of them is in trouble with the teacher. A disruptive student (hint, it's Carl) can take up a lot of the t…
Walked into any traffic lights lately as you stare manically at a screen? Maybe you’re one of the millions of people playing Pokemon Go, the augmented reality game which sends its players out into the streets to catch weird little imaginary creatures. Is it an…
He is wise and old and learned and kind, but the Principal of Hogwarts is not perfect. He deceives, he holds back really important information about issues of life and death, and is willing to sacrifice Harry Potter for the good of the many, leading him (as P…
Kind lies. White lies. Little lies. We take a trip to the fun park to look at all sorts of lies we tell for all sorts of reasons. Like what if your parent asks you to pretend to be younger than you are to get a cheaper entry fee? What’s the right thing to do? …
Is there anybody out there? Like, WAAAAY out there? In this episode we hear from astronomer Laura Danly about the search for life on other planets. We’ll also learn what that search has in common with a fairy tale.…
Back in 2011, an Australian teenager was filmed being punched again and again in the school playground by a bully. What made the video go viral was what happened next. The bullying victim lifted up the bully and threw him to the ground, hard. Was that a kind o…
Not all stealing is about taking someone's physical property. If a comedian comes up with a joke, you see it on YouTube and then start telling all your friends, is that stealing?…
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