The Nature of Things
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep 15 - How do dolphins sleep without drowning?
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a tricky situation that dolphins use their brains to solve! Featuring children from Ballyboy National School in Co. Offaly, Collie Ennis, co-host...
Ep 14 - Why do we have seasons?
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A straight question with a wonky answer! Featuring children from Ballyboy National School in Co. Offaly and Biologist Kiri Spanowicz.See omnystudio.co...
Ep 13 - Why don't plastics dry off in the dishwasher?
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A soggy question with a heavyweight answer. Featuring children from Ballyboy National School in Co. Offaly, Biologist Marie Förg and Professor Padrai...
Ep 12 - Why do we have earwax?
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We could also ask, what does earwax have in common with snot and why do we have them? Featuring children from Ballyboy National School in Co. Offaly a...
Ep 11 – Why does your hair stand up?
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A look into the building blocks of the universe. Atoms! Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway and Biologist. Kiri SpanowiczS...
Ep 10 - Why does a compost heap get smaller?
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why microorganisms are superheroes, and why you shouldn't rake up leaves. Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway and Biologis...
Ep 9 - Why do we pant when we run?
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does oxygen help us run faster, and how do we make muscles? Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway. And Biologist Kiri Sp...
Ep 8 - Why do some birds migrate?
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do birds sleep and find their way while flying long distances, and which bird has the longest migration? Featuring children from St. Nicholas Paro...
Ep 7 - Why are some animals born in the spring?
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it because it’s warmer? Because they can find more food before nightfall? Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway and ans...
Ep 6 - Why do some animals hibernate?
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some animals sleep through the winter while others don't? Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway, Biologist Marie För...
Ep 5 - Why is the sky blue?
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does bowling have in common with a beautiful blue sky? Click 'play' to find out! Featuring Biologist Kiri Spanowicz and children from Ballyboy Na...
Ep 4 - Why do milk teeth fall out?
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bite into the fascinating world of baby teeth, shark teeth, and even... mosquito teeth!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 3 – Do Fish Drink?
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like a straightforward question, but the answer is quite complex... Featuring children from Ballyboy National School in Co. Offaly, Biologist...
Ep 2 - Why do leaves turn brown in the autumn and then fall from the tree?
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We find out and we also learn how some trees develop super powers that allow them to live in harsh places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Ep 1 - Why do carrots grow underground while broccoli doesn't?
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why we eat the roots of some plants and the flowers of others? In this episode the children of St. Nicholas Parochial School in...
So many questions
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing “The Nature of Things”, an exciting, and fun-filled RTÉjr Radio series that encourages children to indulge their natural curiosity ab...