Mysteries of Science

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The team behind The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine investigate unexplained phenomenon with the help of expert guests.

8 NOV

How to sail like Moana

To celebrate the release of Moana 2, coming soon to cinemas, Dan and Stevie go on a journey to Polynesia to find out how thousands of islands thousands of miles apart were settled without the use of typical instruments using a technique known as wayfinding... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 min
11 OCT

Animal consciousness

Stevie and Michael sit down and chat with some top experts to find out how animals experience the world. From dolphins to octopuses to pets and more, we ask the question: are animals smarter than us? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 min
19 SEPT

Oumuamua

Hosts Dan and Michael delve into the enigma of Oumuamua, a mysterious object that passed through our solar system in 2017. Initially thought to be a comet or asteroid, Oumuamua's unusual characteristics led to speculation about its origins, including the possibility of it being an alien spacecraft... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 min
5 SEPT

Your Mysteries: Moonbows, werewolves, and dinosaur extinction

Michael and Stevie get answers to your burning questions in another episode of Mysteries of Science including a phenomena all about rainbows at night as well as what caused the extinction of the dinos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 min
22 AUG

Magic potions

Inspired by the Harry Potter series, hosts Stevie and Michael explore magic potions! They uncover the real-life inspiration behind Professor Snape, revealing that a real potions master named Henry Lloyd Snape existed in the late 19th century... We also meet illustrator Johnny Duddle and ask you for your own ideas for magical potions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 min
12 AUG

Future of food: Would you eat insects?

Are insects in our diets the new sustainable food source? We're sharing parts of our talk from Cheltenham Science Festival plus chatting to exports like dairy farmer, Rich. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 min
19 JUL

Your Mysteries

Dan and Stevie break down some of the biggest mysteries around – as asked by you! Professor Brian Cox and a host of other special guests answer your questions on everything from the temperature of space to jellyfish stings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 min
5 JUL

Altruism

Dan and Michael explore the concept of altruism. From vampire bats who share food to prevent each other from starving, to giving money to charity: why are people kind? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 min

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What is Mysteries of Science?

Mysteries of Science is the brand new podcast from The Week Junior's monthly Science+Nature magazine. The very first episode, which is all about the Loch Ness Monster, comes out on April 1st. Tap subscribe or follow wherever you're listening to this to be among the very first to hear the episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23/03/2021

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The team behind The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine investigate unexplained phenomenon with the help of expert guests.

Creator

Fun Kids
Years Active

2021 - 2024
Episodes

82
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Mysteries of Science
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