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Join Phil and Julie on their adventures as they dive in to children’s questions on this charming little podcast about life, the universe and everything in it. Whether it’s about planets, farts, emotions or even pirates, you’ll be amazed, astonished and intrigued as Julie and Phil don’t just answer your questions, they’ll set up experiments, speak to experts and take you down a rabbit hole to discover new things. Who knows, even the kids might like it! Made in conjunction with Science Foundation Ireland.

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S4 Episode 5 – Woah Nelly! What’s your birthday?

2025/12/05

How do you tell a horses age? Phil and Julie discover how vets read teeth, hooks and wear patterns, and explore record-breaking long-lived animals in this fun, fact-packed episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S4 Episode 4 – What a spectacle! How do glasses help us see?

2025/11/28

How do glasses and contact lenses help us see? With help from real optometrists, Phil and Julie explore eye shapes, “pancake” lenses, and why natural light keeps vision healthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S4 Episode 3 - How so sleepy, Mr Hedgehog?

2025/11/19

How do hedgehogs survive months of hibernation? Collie Ennis tells Phil & Julie how heart rate, body temperature, and stored fat keep these tiny mammals alive all winter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S4 Episode 2 – How come heavy trees can stay standing?

2025/11/14

How do massive trees stay upright? Nick from Redwood Trees talks about roots, pith wood, and flexible fibres let them sway in wind without falling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S4 Episode 1 – How do engines work?

2025/11/12

Phil & Julie explain how car engines turn fuel into movement, from tiny explosions to electric motors, with fun, science, and plenty of laughs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S4 Episode 1 – How do engines work?

2025/11/12

Phil & Julie explain how car engines turn fuel into movement, from tiny explosions to electric motors, with fun, science, and plenty of laughs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3 Episode 10 - Telescopes in space

2023/02/09

Julie & Phil journey into space with Astronaut Bruce Melnick to find out how the biggest telescopes get up there, and why they’re up there in the first place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3 Episode 9 - What is blood and what is it good for?

2023/02/02

Dive into your blood with Julie and Phil and paediatrician Dr. Cilian Ó Maoldomhnaigh to find out how important it really is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3 Episode 8 - What happens if you fall into a Black Hole?

2023/01/26

Alan Foster joins Phil and Julie from Antarctica once more to explain what might happen if you fell into the gravitational pull of a dying star. Who likes spaghetti?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3 Episode 7 – Why are insects so important?

2023/01/19

Julie and Phil join forces once more with Critter Shed bug expert Collie Ennis to find out why these tiny creatures are of such huge importance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3 Episode 6 – What happens if the sun explodes?

2023/01/12

10 year old Bobby asks a catastrophic question but Phil and Julie ask scientist Alan Foster for a detailed and somewhat reassuring answer. Because he’s just spent 9 months in Antarctica, 6 months of that without any sun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3 Episode 5 - How does a snail grow its shell?

2022/12/15

Julie and Phil join forces with Critter expert Collie Ennis to find out how snails grow their shells.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3 Episode 4 - What are memories?

2022/12/08

Julie and Phil speak with memory expert Ciara Greene to find out where and how memories are made in the brain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3 Episode 3 - How many organs can you live without?

2022/12/01

Julie and Phil dive into the human body with Tissue Handling Technician Hannah McGivern to find out how many organs you can live without.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3 Episode 2 - What time is it on the International Space Station?

2022/11/24

Julie and Phil welcome retired NASA astronaut Bruce Melnick back to the show to talk about the time in space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.