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Big Questions From Small Minds

Big Questions From Small Minds

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Big Questions from Small Minds is a fun, weekly science podcast for curious kids and their grown-ups, where kids ask big-brained science professors curly questions about how the world works. The answers are broken down to be fun, engaging and often silly! Hosted by Tom Norton and Phil Wolf, who are two dads with little minds, so they’re perfect for the job. With loads of curiosity and laughs, the show makes big ideas accessible for little minds. For more information, visit smallminds.auBig Questions from Small Minds Science
Episodes
  • Do nanobots tell jokes? Nanotechnology
    Jan 29 2025

    In this episode, we explore the tiny universe of nanotechnology with distinguished Professor Dayao Jin from the University of Technology in Sydney.


    From experiments with happy mice to building a brain bridge that can communicate with your pets, nanotechnology is in everything. Even toothpaste! Plus we'll show you how to build nanobots, which might ruin your kitchen.


    • Listen now!


      #science #comedy #nanotech

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    16 mins
  • The Floor is Lava: Volcanoes
    Jan 20 2025

    In this episode, we explore Earth's hottest science with volcanology expert Dr Teresa Ubide from the University of Queensland.

    From dormant to erupting, there's no doubt the science of volcanoes is hot. So get your ears ready, the secrets of Earth's fiery giants and why they're essential to our planet's climate are about to be revealed.

    Plus volcano fart jokes.

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    17 mins
  • FUTURE SPACESUITS
    Jan 13 2025

    From vomit to vacuum, we uncover the weird truth about astronaut life with Professor James Waldie from RMIT University. He’s not just an expert in the field; he also runs a company called Human Aerospace, which builds spacesuits!

    Did you know that spacesuits are essentially private spaceships?

    Professor James has loads of hilarious anecdotes about astronaut life (all very different than what you’d think).

    He’s designing new suits that have revolutionised how astronauts interact with their environment and will be used on future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.


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    24 mins
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