How deep is the ocean?
Zaki and Micha want to know, how deep is the ocean? Fraser asks, why doesn’t the sun light up the bottom of the ocean? And Hudson and Reuben...
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ABC Imagine This: Big ideas for little ones
Imagine a world where it’s all right to ask questions and have your voice heard. In each episode of Imagine This, we delve into a puzzling question from an inquisitive mind, examining the sc...
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How does paint get its colour?
Ben and Ingrid want to know, how is paint made? Grace asks, what is paint made of? And Yuki is wondering, how do colours get into paint? We...
How do ears work?
Tom and Mackenzie want to know, how do our ears work? And Harry asks, how are sounds made and how does it get to our ears? Nij and the kids...
How is metal made?
Cash, Ben, Jonathan and Harriet all want to know, how is metal made? And Henry asks, why does metal feel colder than other stuff? Hear ye, h...
How does food turn into poo?
Bridie wants to know, how does food turns into poo? Sam asks, how is poo made? Nathan and Lachlan want to know why do we poo? And Ollie is w...
Science Week: Why are worms good for the garden?
To celebrate Science Week we're unearthing a special episode of Gardening Australia Junior! The theme of this year's Science Week is 'Seeds...
FAN FAVE: How does the sun light up the world?
We're having so much fun listening back through your all-time favourite Imagine This episodes! This one sure was illuminating! The Sun is ho...
ABC Kids listen is moving!
ABC Kids listen radio and podcasts are about to have a brand-new home! We’re packing up and moving over to the ABC listen app. There you’ll...
FAN FAVE: How are seeds made?
We're digging through the archives and picking all your old faves. This one was no garden-variety adventure... If plants come from seeds but...
FAN FAVE: How are rainbows made?
We're looking back at some of your all-time favourite Imagine This episodes. Nij is the guest scientist and the kids take the lead in this c...
FAN FAVE: How do fish breathe underwater?
The Imaginarium has been inundated with requests for some of your favourite episodes! Let's dive in... Up here on land, we breathe air into...
FAN FAVE: Why do farts come out of your bum?
We've been spring cleaning the Imaginarium and have come across some old favourites! This golden oldie's a gas... literally! Today we're tal...
How is soil made?
Evie wants to know, "How is soil made?" Soil is everywhere but where does it come from? And why does it get treated like dirt? Nij and the k...
What makes food spicy?
Jamie wants to know, "What makes food spicy?" and Jacob asks, "Where does spice come from, how is it made and why does milk help?" Let's fol...
How do engines make cars move?
Frankie and Timothy would like to know, "How do cars work?" Levi wants to know "How do different types of cars get power?" Arija is curious...
How do babies grow inside a tummy?
Today's question was sent in by a LOT of you! Lizzie, Reuben, Archie, Mack and Ruth would like to know 'How do babies grow in a mummy's tumm...
Why do we yawn?
We often think of yawning as something that happens when we're tired but the answer is much more mysterious. Nij and the kids meet Dr Kathle...
Why do we need sunscreen and how does it work?
We all know it’s important to use sunscreen in the hot Australian sun, but what exactly is sunscreen? And how does it work? Nij and the kids...
What is snot and why do we have it?
It's time to get nosy as we answer: What is snot? What are boogers? How is snot made and why do we have it? Nij and the kids join Associate...
Why is there dew on everything in the morning?
The grass is wet, but there’s been no rain, and the skies are clear... What explains the dampness covering everything on a cool morning? It'...