The Nature of Things podcast artwork
Science

The Nature of Things

by RTÉ Radio 1

Chart positions today · Australia

Not on the Australia charts we track today.

If you like The Nature of Things, try…

Latest episodes

  • Ep 15 - How do dolphins sleep without drowning?

    June 30, 2022 · 10 min

    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…

  • Ep 14 - Why do we have seasons?

    June 23, 2022 · 10 min

    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.

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

    June 16, 2022 · 10 min

    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?

    June 9, 2022 · 9 min

    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?

    June 1, 2022 · 10 min

    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.

Show 7 more episodesShow fewer episodes
  • Ep 10 - Why does a compost heap get smaller?

    May 26, 2022 · 11 min

    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?

    May 19, 2022 · 10 min

    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?

    May 12, 2022 · 11 min

    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…

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

    May 5, 2022 · 12 min

    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?

    April 28, 2022 · 11 min

    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…

  • Ep 5 - Why is the sky blue?

    April 14, 2022 · 10 min

    What does bowling have in common with a beautiful blue sky? Click 'play' to find out! Featuring Biologist Kiri Spanowicz and children from Ballyboy National School in Co. Offaly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Ep 4 - Why do milk teeth fall out?

    April 14, 2022 · 11 min

    Bite into the fascinating world of baby teeth, shark teeth, and even... mosquito teeth!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full episode archive on Apple Podcasts →

About the show

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...