Podcasts by Imagine This

BONUS: Weather in the Imaginarium from 2022-04-06T04:00

Dr Nij is back in The Imaginarium, working his way through all your weather questions!

Why do animals have spots, stripes, and scales? from 2021-12-08T01:05

Animals come in all shapes and sizes, and colours and patterns! But have you ever wondered why?

How are lightning and thunder made? from 2021-12-08T01:04

Storms can be wet and windy, but how do they make bright lightning and loud thunder?

What is a cool fire? from 2021-12-08T01:03

Fire is really hot, and it can be dangerous, so what is a cool fire?

How is paper made from trees? from 2021-12-08T01:02

Have you ever wondered how little bits of paper comes from big, tall trees? How do they get it so thin and flat?

Where do our voices come from? from 2021-12-08T01:01

How do you talk? And why do we all sound different?

BONUS: Welcome to The Imaginarium! from 2021-11-10T14:35:31

Join Dr Nij in The Imaginarium, the place where all your Imagine This questions arrive.

How do bees make honey? from 2021-04-07T01:05

Sweet, sticky honey is so yummy! But have you ever wondered how bees make it? And how do busy honeybees talk to each other?

How are germs made and what are they made of? from 2021-04-07T01:04

Germs are everywhere! Some are good for us, but some can make us sick. Have you ever wondered how they do it? The answer lies in how they are made…

How do fish breathe underwater? from 2021-04-07T01:03

Up here on land, we breathe air into our lungs but how do fish breathe underwater? Is there air in the sea? Do fish have lungs like us?

Why does my mouth like sugar but my body doesn't? from 2021-04-07T01:02

We know sugar tastes great, but is it any good for us? It tastes delicious, so why can’t we have sugar all the time?

Why are jokes funny? from 2021-04-07T01:01

Knock, knock… Who’s there? Science communicator and full-time funny person, Bernie Hobbs! And she’s here to help us examine our funny bones.

Bri has a question... from 2021-03-17T01:00

Imagine This is back and this time, Bri has a big question to ask...

Introducing - Noisy by Nature from 2020-04-21T05:48:06

While you wait for brand new episodes of Imagine This, we have a wonderful podcast for you to listen to. It's called Noisy by Nature, and it takes your ears outside to listen to all the weird and w...

What is coronavirus? from 2020-04-15T16:36:24

Today on Imagine This, we're being visited by our friend Ruby from News Time. Together we're going to ask a big question that's on a lot of people's minds: What is coronavirus and what can we all d...

Why do shooting stars fall out of the sky? from 2019-06-19T06:00

Do you ever look up at the stars for long enough to see a shooting star fall from the sky? What makes them fall, and are they really stars that come down to Earth or are they something else? In thi...

Why did the dinosaurs die? from 2019-06-12T06:00

Long, long ago, the world was ruled by the dinosaurs. Today, we see them by looking at their bones in a museum, or reading about them in books. So what happened to these ancient creatures? In this ...

Why do we lose our baby teeth? from 2019-06-05T06:00

When we’re babies, our teeth come through so we can start chomping on solid foods. Then something strange happens and we start to get wobbly teeth. In this episode Jack wants to know why our baby t...

Why are there waves? from 2019-05-29T06:00

Pack your bucket and spade, we’re taking a trip to the beach! Evie has noticed that there are lots of waves at the beach, and she wants to know what makes all those waves happen. Join our host Bri ...

How was the Earth made? from 2019-05-22T06:00

Everything we see today, all the animals and trees and houses, are all part of our planet Earth. But where do you think the Earth came from? In this episode, physicist Dr Niraj Lal tells us a story...

How does our heart beat? from 2019-05-15T06:00

We all have a heart beating in our chest. Sometimes our hearts beat fast, and sometimes they beat slow, but how do they work? In this episode, Louis wants to know what makes our hearts beat. Join o...

Why do leaves fall off trees? from 2019-05-08T06:00

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 leave...

How do we smell? from 2019-05-01T06:00

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 ...

Why do volcanoes erupt? from 2019-04-24T06:30

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 goin...

Why do birds sing? from 2019-04-17T07:00

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 sing...

Where do dreams come from? from 2019-04-10T07:00

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.

The new season of Imagine This is coming! from 2019-03-11T14:12:21

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 exper...

Is there life in other galaxies? from 2018-11-07T09:00

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 myst...

Why do we have bones? from 2018-10-31T14:43:04

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 Univer...

What are spiderwebs made from? from 2018-10-24T09:00

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 Queens...

Why do we need food? from 2018-10-17T09:00

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 Dev...

How do echidnas breathe underground? from 2018-10-10T09:00

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 c...

Where do our recycled items go? from 2018-10-03T09:00

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 f...

Why does rain only come from grey clouds? from 2018-09-26T09:00

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 Du...

Why is the Earth Round? from 2018-09-19T09:00

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...

Why are mosquito bites itchy? from 2018-09-11T09:00

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 bi...

Why do we get the hiccups? from 2018-09-05T09:00

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 ...

Do animals sleep like people? from 2018-05-30T06:00

If you sleep in a cozy bed, with a soft blanket and your favourite toy, how do you think other animals sleep? Do they have beds like us? This week 5-year-old Lucinda wants to find out more about th...

Does space go on forever? from 2018-05-23T06:00

Space is so big that it's big enough to contain the Earth, all the other planets, the Sun and all the stars we see at night. Conrad has always wondered if space goes on forever.

How does a tiny seed grow into a huge tree? from 2018-05-16T06:00

All the trees and plants we see have come from tiny, weeny seeds. So how does something so tiny grow into something so big?

Why can I sometimes see the moon in daytime? from 2018-05-09T06:49:14

Sometimes we see it, sometimes we don't. That elusive moon of ours is always moving through the sky. Sometimes we can even see it in the daytime.

Why does a snake go “ssss” with its tongue poking out? from 2018-05-02T06:00

We know that a cow goes "moo" and a dog goes "woof" but why does a snake go "sssss" and why does it poke its tongue out?

Where does money come from? from 2018-04-25T06:00

Why do tears come out of our eyes when we cry? from 2018-04-18T06:00

Grace wants to know where tears come from and why they drip out of our eyes?

Why do stars twinkle? from 2018-04-09T05:30

When you look up into the night sky, do you see the stars twinkle back at you? Three-year-old Max really wants to know why the stars twinkle, so our Imagine This host Bri has teamed up with astroph...

Why don’t cats wear shoes? from 2018-04-09T05:30

Where does poo go when I flush it down the toilet? from 2018-04-09T05:00

Welcome to Imagine This, a podcast with big ideas for little ones from 2018-04-03T09:00

Imagine a world where it’s alright to ask questions and have your voice heard. Each episode we delve into a puzzling question from an inquisitive mind, examining the science behind it in a fun and ...