The Nature of Things

RTÉ Radio 1

An exciting, innovative and fun-filled series that encourages children to indulge their natural curiosity about science, the natural world, their environment, and more. To ask about the nature of things...

16 Episodes

Ep 15 - How do dolphins sleep without drowning?
6/30/2022
10:04
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 of The Critter Shed podcast and Marine biologist Stefano Mariani.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 14 - Why do we have seasons?
6/23/2022
10:04
A straight question with a wonky answer! Featuring children from Ballyboy National School in Co. Offaly and Biologist Kiri Spanowicz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep 13 - Why don't plastics dry off in the dishwasher?
6/16/2022
9:55
A soggy question with a heavyweight answer. Featuring children from Ballyboy National School in Co. Offaly, Biologist Marie Förg and Professor Padraig Dunne at UCD School of Physics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 12 - Why do we have earwax?
6/9/2022
9:22
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 and Biologist Kiri SpanowiczSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 11 – Why does your hair stand up?
6/1/2022
9:42
A look into the building blocks of the universe. Atoms! Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway and Biologist. Kiri SpanowiczSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 10 - Why does a compost heap get smaller?
5/26/2022
10:41
Why microorganisms are superheroes, and why you shouldn't rake up leaves. Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway and Biologist Marie Förg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 9 - Why do we pant when we run?
5/19/2022
9:43
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 Spanowicz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 8 - Why do some birds migrate?
5/12/2022
10:34
How do birds sleep and find their way while flying long distances, and which bird has the longest migration? Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway and Biologist Marie Förg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 7 - Why are some animals born in the spring?
5/5/2022
11:54
Is it because it’s warmer? Because they can find more food before nightfall? Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway and answers from Biologist Marie Förg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 6 - Why do some animals hibernate?
4/28/2022
10:56
Why do some animals sleep through the winter while others don't? Featuring children from St. Nicholas Parochial School in Galway, Biologist Marie Förg and Collie Ennis, co-host of The Critter Shed podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Nature of Things

RTÉ Radio 1

16 Episodes

Ep 15 - How do dolphins sleep without drowning?

Ep 14 - Why do we have seasons?

Ep 13 - Why don't plastics dry off in the dishwasher?

Ep 12 - Why do we have earwax?

Ep 11 – Why does your hair stand up?

Ep 10 - Why does a compost heap get smaller?

Ep 9 - Why do we pant when we run?

Ep 8 - Why do some birds migrate?

Ep 7 - Why are some animals born in the spring?

Ep 6 - Why do some animals hibernate?