Imagine This

By ABC Australia, ABCKids & Family

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Imagine This episodes

October 16, 2018 Why do we need food?
Why do we have to eat vegetables and fruits? How come we can’t just have ice-cream and lollies for every meal? Every time we eat, our food goes on an amazing journey through our body. Dr Amanda Devine from Edith Cowan University chats with us about what happens when we eat and why we need food to survive.
9 min
October 09, 2018 How do echidnas breathe underground?
Have you ever seen a spikey echidna? They love to dig into the ground with their strong claws, but Isabella wants to know how they can breathe when their little faces are under the ground. So we chat with Echidna expert Dr Christine Cooper from Curtin University to uncover the secrets of these spikey little creatures.
10 min
October 02, 2018 Where do our recycled items go?
When you put your recycling in the bin where do you think it goes? Into the rubbish truck? But then what happens to it? We find out what happens with the help of rubbish expert Dr Trevor Thornton from Deakin University.
8 min
September 25, 2018 Why does rain only come from grey clouds?
Have you ever noticed that rain comes from grey clouds and not white clouds? Fiona has been looking up into the sky and wants to know why the rain only comes from grey clouds. Join Bri and Robyn Duell from the Bureau of Meteorology, as they do some serious cloud watching.
9 min
September 18, 2018 Why is the Earth Round?
It might not look like it from where you stand, but the Earth is actually shaped like a giant ball. So how do we stand on it and not fall off? Dr Jacinta Den Besten from the University of Melbourne helps us learn all about gravity.
9 min
September 10, 2018 Why are mosquito bites itchy?
If you’ve ever been bitten by a mosquito, you might know how hard it is not to itch it! In this episode, our question comes from James who is traveling around Australia with his family. They get bitten by mozzies all the time and he wants to know why these bites are so itchy. Dr Emily Flies from the University of Tasmania joins us to investigate those irritating little bites.
9 min
September 04, 2018 Why do we get the hiccups?
Have you ever had hiccups? In this episode, we go on an adventure to find out where the hiccups come from and why they happen. Join Bri and Dr Emma Beckett from the University of Newcastle as they go on a hiccup hunt.
9 min
August 13, 2018 Season 2 preview: Our littlest bones
Do you know where the littlest bones in your body are? Join Dr Emma Duncan and Bri as they find out about our body with a fun science fact.
2 min
July 11, 2018 Another word for Twinkle
We have some exciting news for you! There are new episodes of Imagine This on their way. Stay tuned for a second season and some special bonus treats coming soon.
1 min
July 04, 2018 Imagine This Special Announcement
We have some exciting news for you! There are new episodes of Imagine This on their way. Stay tuned for a second season and some special bonus treats coming soon.
3 min

About Imagine This

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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.