Big Questions From Small Minds
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Do nanobots tell jokes? Nanotechnology
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…
S2E4 The Floor is Lava: Volcanoes
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…
S2E3 FUTURE SPACESUITS
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…
S2E2 Astrophysics: Keeping Reality Weird
In this episode, we dive deep into the universe's most profound mysteries with the brilliant Professor Josh Bland-Hawthorne. Some of the big questions we tackle are: What came before the Big Bang?…
S2E1 The Science of Taste: What the Yuck!
WARNING: The Science of Taste is not tasty. Big Questions from Small Minds is a science podcast that asks professors questions that seem too massive, complicated or even stupid. This episode is…
S1E9 Human Evolution: Bring It On!
What are the origins of life? How are humans and other primates related? And.... what caused the disappearance of Neanderthals? Was it lonely hearts? Would you swipe right on Gronk the…
Forensics: Fighting Crime
Are you planning the perfect bank robbery? Or wondering if it's possible to get away with murder? Well, you're crazy. You'll never get away with it. In our most fun episode yet, we dive deep into…
S1E7 Immunology: Going Viral
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Or does it depend on how hard you throw the apple? Seriously, Immunology has guided us through troubling times, like the COVID pandemic. But what…
Psychology: Help, I Feel Like An Imposter
Ever felt like an imposter? How does your brain know it’s forgotten something? And what the hell! Is it true that there's really a little monster inside us? Answering these questions and more is…
Paleontology: Real Life Jurassic Park
Professor Michael Archer might just be Australia’s biggest fan of Jurassic Park because part of his incredible work is trying to resurrect extinct animals. “Dinosaurs didn’t go extinct. I think most…
Space Junk: What a mess!
Will NASA get in trouble if they don’t clean up? Do satellites fall on people? Where does astronaut poop go? These are some of our kids’ questions. Answering them is Anne Bettens, an expert in Space…
Neuroscience: It’s all in your head!
What happens inside your brain when you die? In accidents, why do things go into slo-mo? And what the heck is deja vu? Professor Muireann Irish from Sydney University is answering the kids. She's a…
Astronomy: Hunting For Aliens
Are aliens real? Do they have one eye? What do they eat? Astronomer, Dr Danny Price from Curtin University is answering the kids’ questions. He’s also the chief scientist in Australia’s division of…
Artificial Intelligence: Machines Behaving Badly
Will AI destroy the world? Will it revolutionise space travel? Can robots have emotions? The kids ask Professor Toby Walsh the big questions. Toby is a genius with a background in theoretical…
Big Questions From Small Minds - Trailer - Hilarious New Science Podcast - Coming Soon
Big Questions from Small Minds is a fun science podcast for curious people. Kids ask big-brained science professors curly questions about the world. The answers are broken down to be engaging and…
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Big Questions From Small Minds has published 15 episodes since August 2023, covering topics in Science.
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