Little Ears Big Ideas

After a tiny paper cut sparks a very dramatic “emergency,” Lily and Max take a closer look at the amazing stuff flowing through our bodies. Discover the four main parts of blood: plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets , and learn how they work together to carry oxygen, fight germs, deliver nutrients, and patch up cuts.

In this episode, Lily and Max follow the journey from tiny wood fibres and watery pulp to giant drying machines, soft layers and neatly folded tissues in a box.

In this episode, Lily and Max discover that chameleons do not use magic, paint, or tiny artists. Instead, their skin has special colour cells and tiny crystal-like structures that reflect light in different ways. They learn that chameleons change colour to communicate, stay warm or cool, and sometimes help with hiding.

In this episode, Lily and Max explore the difference between imaginary creatures and real animals, discover how dragons are portrayed in cultures around the world, and investigate what a body would actually need to produce fire. Along the way, they meet some amazing real animals with dragon-like abilities and learn how fossils help scientists understand what dinosaurs could and could not do. It is a fiery adventure where science meets mythology and imagination!

In this episode of Little Ears, Big Ideas, Lily and Max explore what happens after medicine enters the body. They discover how different medicines can reduce pain, lower fever, fight certain bacteria, calm inflammation and help the body do its healing work.

How does the internet send a Pokémon video from a computer far away all the way to your tablet? In this episode, Lily and Max follow the journey through Wi-Fi, routers, servers, cables, packets and even underwater fibre-optic lines. It is a fast, funny adventure through the invisible network connecting our world.

In this sweet and curious episode of Little Ears, Big Ideas, we find out why our brains get so excited about sugary foods. From taste buds and energy signals to “just one more bite” feelings, Lily and Max explore why sweet things can feel so hard to resist and how we can enjoy treats while still looking after our bodies and teeth.

Why did the Big Bang happen and was it really a giant explosion? In this mind-stretching episode, Lily and Max explore one of science’s biggest mysteries in a kid-friendly way. They discover how the universe began expanding, why scientists think space was once extremely hot and dense, what clues are left behind from the early universe, and why some questions are still being investigated today. It is a cosmic adventure full of galaxies, mystery boxes, star confetti, and very big “why?” questions.

In this episode of Little Ears, Big Ideas, Lily and Max explore how soap cleans hands. They discover why water alone is not always enough, how tiny soap molecules grab greasy dirt, and why rubbing, rinsing, and bubbles help wash germs away. It is a bubbly, squeaky, science-filled handwashing adventure for curious kids.

In this funny Big Ears Edition, Lily and Max investigate why kids can stand in winter wearing shorts and a T-shirt while insisting they are “not cold.” From busy bodies and brave legs to jacket battles and emergency hoodies, this episode helps grownups understand what might really be going on, while giving kids a giggle too.