Imagine This

By ABC Australia, ABCKids & Family

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Imagine This episodes

May 07, 2019 Why do leaves fall off trees?
Have you ever noticed that some trees change in the Autumn? Their leaves can turn from green to red and yellow, and fall to the ground. In this episode Emma wants to know why trees lose their leaves, so tree scientist Matilda Brown helps us to solve the mystery of the falling leaves.
9 min
April 30, 2019 How do we smell?
Did you know that smell is one of the first senses we develop? We can smell before we’re even born. Smells are so powerful they can bring back memories and even make us hungry! In this episode, Dr Rodrigo Suarez helps us sniff out some good and bad smells to find out where they're coming from.
9 min
April 23, 2019 Why do volcanoes erupt?
Volcanoes are one of the most powerful forces on Earth. This week we go right up close with volcanologist Heather Handley and peek inside a volcano to see how they work. Turns out here’s a lot going on underground!
10 min
April 16, 2019 Why do birds sing?
When birds sing, what do you think they’re saying? In this episode we head to the park with Simon Griffith to listen to the birds. Put your listening ears on and get ready to hear some amazing singers.
9 min
April 09, 2019 Where do dreams come from?
In this episode Winifred wants to know where our dreams come from, so psychologist Dr Shane Rogers and host Bri go on an adventure inside the mind to explore the incredible world of dreams.
8 min
March 11, 2019 The new season of Imagine This is coming!
Good news Imagine This fans, your favourite science based podcast will be returning in April.
In the meantime, here's a tantalising teaser revealing some of the topics, Bri and her team of experts will unpack in Season 3.
For bonus Imagine This content from Season 2 watch Bri and her friends answer some tricky questions about hiccups, clouds, mosquitos and more in 6 animated videos.
9 min
November 07, 2018 Is there life in other galaxies?
Here on Imagine This, we get lots of questions about SPACE, and in this episode, our good friend Professor Jonti Horner, from the University of Southern Queensland, is back to help us answer a big mystery... is there life in other galaxies? We go looking for Alien life in other parts of the Universe to see, who or what, is out there.
10 min
November 06, 2018 Is there life in other galaxies?
Here on Imagine This, we get lots of questions about SPACE. In this episode, our good friend Professor Jonti Horner, from the University of Southern Queensland, is back to help us answer a big mystery... is there life in other galaxies? We go looking for Alien life in other parts of the Universe to see who or what, is out there.
10 min
October 31, 2018 Why do we have bones?
Underneath your skin and muscle, you might be able to feel your bones. But why are they there? Join us as we find out more about the human skeleton and what it does. Dr Emma Duncan from the University of Queensland explains what’s going on under our skin.
10 min
October 23, 2018 What are spiderwebs made from?
Did you know that spiders have a secret superpower? They can spin their own homes in the form of strong and sticky spider webs. But how do they do it? Dr Andrew Walker from the University of Queensland, is our expert on creepy crawlies, and he swings in to tell us why spiderwebs are so strong.
10 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.