The Fact Detectives

In this episode, Anika and Dexter catch up with Kirsten Banks who fills us in on the inescapable facts about black holes! 

Press play to hear all the mysterious facts like: What is a blackhole? What would happen if you fell into one? And, could a black hole eat the earth....? 

Guest: Kirsten Banks - Wiradjuri astrophysicist and science communicator
Hosts: Anika and Dexter 


Producer: Cinnamon Nippard 
Sound Design: Darcy Milne
Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson 

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In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat to Mel Slarp who tells us all about plants!

Press play to hear all the plant-astic facts about plants like: How is a weed different to a plant? What’s a seed and how is it created? And can plants grow in space?   

 
Guest: Mel Slarp - Lead, Education & Engagement 
Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan 
Botanic Gardens Greater Sydney 
Hosts: Anika and Dexter 
Producer: Cinnamon Nippard 
Sound Design: Darcy Milne 
Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat to Mel Slarp who tells us all about plants!

Press play to hear all the plant-astic facts about plants like: How is a weed different to a plant? What’s a seed and how is it created? And can plants grow in space?   

Enjoy a brand new fact-filled episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected]

 

Guest: Mel Slarp - Lead, Education & Engagement 

Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan 
Botanic Gardens Greater Sydney 

Hosts: Anika and Dexter 

Producer: Cinnamon Nippard 

Sound Design: Darcy Milne 

Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Anika and Dexter talk to Grey Fisher who tells us just how amazing kangaroos are! 

Press play to hear all the cool facts about kangaroos, including: Can kangaroos really swim? What do kangaroos sound like? And, how far and fast can they hop?   

Guest: Grey Fisher - senior zookeeper at Taronga Zoo 
Hosts: Anika and Dexter 
Producer: Cinnamon Nippard 
Sound Design: Darcy Milne 
Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, Anika and Dexter talk to Grey Fisher who tells us just how amazing kangaroos are! 

Press play to hear all the cool facts about kangaroos, including: Can kangaroos really swim? What do kangaroos sound like? And, how far and fast can they hop?   

Enjoy a brand new fact-filled episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected]

Guest: Grey Fisher - senior zookeeper at Taronga Zoo 

Hosts: Anika and Dexter 

Producer: Cinnamon Nippard 

Sound Design: Darcy Milne 

Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat to Renee Cawthorne who tells us all about Australian Bushfoods! 

Push play to listen to all the terrific facts about Aussie bushfoods like: How do First Nations people know which plants are safe to eat? Which native plants are the yummiest? And which plants can be used for medicine?  

Guest: Renee Cawthorne who is a proud Wiradjuri woman and Manager of First Nations Education and Engagement at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. 

Hosts: Anika and Dexter 
Producer: Cinnamon Nippard 
Sound Design: Darcy Milne 
Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat to Renee Cawthorne who tells us all about Australian Bushfoods! 

Push play to listen to all the terrific facts about Aussie bushfoods like: How do First Nations people know which plants are safe to eat? Which native plants are the yummiest? And which plants can be used for medicine?  

Enjoy a brand new fact-filled episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected]

Guest: Renee Cawthorne who is a proud Wiradjuri woman and Manager of First Nations Education and Engagement at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. 

Hosts: Anika and Dexter 

Producer: Cinnamon Nippard 

Sound Design: Darcy Milne 

Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat to Kirsten Banks who fills us in on the wonderful world of Aboriginal Astronomy! Australia's First Peoples have been studying the night sky for tens of thousands of years.

Press play to find out all the cool facts about Aboriginal astronomy, including: What can the night sky teach us about the land, plants and animals? What do Aboriginal peoples see when they look at the stars? Do constellations always have stars in them?

Guest: Kirsten Banks - Wiradjuri astrophysicist and science communicator 
Hosts: Anika and Dexter 
Producer: Cinnamon Nippard 
Sound Design: Darcy Milne 
Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat to Kirsten Banks who fills us in on the wonderful world of Aboriginal Astronomy! Australia's First Peoples have been studying the night sky for tens of thousands of years.

Press play to find out all the cool facts about Aboriginal astronomy, including: What can the night sky teach us about the land, plants and animals? What do Aboriginal peoples see when they look at the stars? Do constellations always have stars in them?

Enjoy a brand new fact-filled episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to [email protected]

Guest: Kirsten Banks - Wiradjuri astrophysicist and science communicator 

Hosts: Anika and Dexter 

Producer: Cinnamon Nippard 

Sound Design: Darcy Milne 

Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Anika and Dexter chat to Grey Fisher whoooooo tells us just how awesome owls are!

Press play to hear all the cool facts about owls, including: Why do owls only come out at night? Can owls really see in the dark? And, can owls really turn their heads all the way around?  

Guest: Grey Fisher - senior zookeeper at Taronga Zoo 
Hosts: Anika and Dexter 
Producer: Cinnamon Nippard 
Sound Design: Darcey Milne 
Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.