Today on Wisp: butterflies need your help, discover what it takes to work at Wimbledon as a kid, meet a hero for planet Earth, and join a mission way above the clouds to help a space telescope.

Alex and Sam explore why so many people put up lights, spark fireworks, and decorate with glowing candles during winter festivals — and how these sparkly traditions connect us all.

Alex and Sam dig into why so many winter festivals — like Diwali and Hanukkah — celebrate with lights, and what humans are really doing when we push back the darkness together.

Today, Wisp covers butterfly science, a royal surprise, animal adventures, junior planet-saving heroes, and some amazing science wonders — all with something for every curious mind.

From a newly discovered tiny octopus to the Big Butterfly Count, theatrical adventures, and a dino-mite summer at the Eden Project, today’s episode is packed with surprising science, wildlife, and fun events for curious young minds.

Alex and Sam investigate why humans celebrate with light during the darkest times, exploring traditions from lanterns in India to bonfires in Sweden, and the science of what light does to our brains.

Alex and Sam share a tiny new octopus species, giant butterflies, World Cup excitement, and planet-saving ideas from kid explorers in today’s Wisp news show.

Alex and Sam explore the science and stories behind why so many cultures light up the dark in winter—from ancient stargazers to shadow puppets and glowing animal lanterns across the world.

Alex and Sam explore why humans invented festivals of light in the darkest months, comparing Diwali, Hanukkah, Yule, and even New Year celebrations across cultures—and uncover the science and stories behind this glowing tradition.

Alex and Sam explore butterflies you can count, a newly discovered blue octopus, World Cup excitement, an eleven-year-old planet hero, and a trip through ancient civilisations in today's episode.