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Imagine This is a science podcast for the young and curious. Have you ever wondered how bees make honey? Or how do fish breathe underwater? Or, very importantly, where your poo goes when you flush it down the toilet? Imagine This is a series of puzzling science questions from inquisitive young minds. Our host, Dr Niraj Lal, chats to kids and Australia's leading academics, taking you on imaginative adventures to learn about the world around us and find the answers together. This podcast is suited to kids aged 4 and up, though all members of the family are sure to learn something!

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Why do we need sunscreen and how does it work?

2025/12/09

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 are joined by dermatologist Professor Pablo Fernández-Peñas for a slippery, summery and sparkling journey.

What is snot and why do we have it?

2025/12/02

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 Professor Kim Murphy on a slimy slip and slide through some giant nostrils.

Why is there dew on everything in the morning?

2025/11/25

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's called dew! Meteorologist and ABC weather presenter Nate Byrne joins Nij and the kids to explain what exactly dew is, and where it comes from.

How do magnets work?

2025/11/18

Nij is out of fridge magnets and discovers they can't be replaced by just any piece of metal. What gives magnets their power to pull and push, and how do they stick to things? Nij and the kids get the answer from physicist Dr Cathy Foley, who explains how magnets work and why they're so special.

What are nits and why do they make us itch?

2025/11/11

Nij has nits! But what are nits, and why do they make us itch? Medical entomologist Cameron Webb and the kids comb through Nij's head for a close-up look.

Imagine This x Gardening Australia Junior: Why are worms good for the garden?

2025/11/06

Imagine This host Dr Nij joins Costa and the Gardening Australia Junior crew to find out why worms are so good for the garden.

BONUS: Black Holes in the Imaginarium

2025/08/12

To celebrate Science Week, we're heading back to space with Dr Kirsten Banks to learn about something very powerful and mysterious.... Black holes! We recommend listening to How are stars made? first before listening to this bonus episode.

How are stars made?

2025/06/03

Twinkle twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…. No, really – what are stars made of and how did they get all the way up there in the sky? Let’s find out more with astrophysicist, Dr Kirsten Banks! Get ready to blast off in 5, 4, 3, 2 1!

How does water turn into wee?

2025/05/27

If you don’t drink water, urine trouble! It’s a wee-lly important thing to stay healthy. So how do our bodies turn this clear water into yellow pee? Nij and the kids meet Dr Sradha Kotwal to follow the journey through our bodies from water to wee!

How is glass made?

2025/05/20

We see glass every day, we see right through it! It’s in our windows and our fridges, our cars and our devices… But how do you make all this hard, clear stuff? Pack your bags, we’re off to Ancient Egypt to find the answers!

Do we control our feelings or do they control us?

2025/05/13

Some days we can feel happy and other times we can feel sad or frustrated, or downright angry! Where do all these different feelings come from and why do we feel them? Nij and the kids meet Dr Pete Koval at the F.E.E.L. lab to learn more…

How do snakes and spiders make venom?

2025/05/06

Step right up for the Tiny Tour of Toxins! Nij and the kids trek through the Aussie bush and go on an underwater adventure with venom expert Dr Timothy Jackson to explore the world of venomous animals...

What is phone reception and why do my parents lose it?

2024/08/20

We use phones a lot – to call our friends, message our grandparents, play games, follow maps… But what happens when our phones stop working? When the page doesn’t load or the call drops out? Nij and the kids meet Dr Shaghik Atakaramians to learn about this mysterious ‘reception’ and why it sometimes gets ‘lost’.

Why do we get older?

2024/08/13

Every year we get older… we have birthday parties and eat cake but what is happening in our bodies? Why do we get taller and grow more teeth? And why do we eventually stop growing? Nij and the kids meet Dr Lindsay Wu to follow the microscopic lives of our cells and how we grow as we get older

Why is the sea salty?

2024/08/06

More than half our planet is covered in seawater. There are about six teaspoons of salt in every litre. So, where did it all come from? Nij and the kids meet Dr Katharina Fabricius to follow the journey of salty seawater and their first stop is… the clouds?

Read Imagine This podcast reviews

4.2 out of 5

159 reviews

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onojojo 2025/05/18

Woah!

This podcast is real cool! I’m learning new things! Thx ! P.S I have a question for the podcast, are space worm holes real?

Neb8047 2025/12/18

Bruh

This is a bad podcast like who even likes this 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

ruth#67#trust god 2024/02/12

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I listen to this every day after school and it is so good 😊

#yourbiggestfan😊 2024/01/11

This is great

This show is so cute! I did learn some new things but I love the imagination! このショーはとてもかわいいです!私はいくつかの新しいことを学びましたが、想像力が大好きです! Deze show is zo schatti...

Girly pops Amy 2023/12/29

Good 😌

This is the best podcast ever!!!

yolafre 2022/03/21

Ur awsome

Hi imagine this I’m 10mand I luv this :D

CountessCath 2023/03/10

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I WANT BRIANNA BACK

jeffyfarty 2021/11/14

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I love this podcast I’m 10 years old I’ve listened to every episode 😵‍💫🤑😏🤓🙃😁

lilyYEEET 2021/08/14

Hiiiii I’m almost 13 lol why does that matter

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