#146 How do solar panels make electricity? With Yasmin Ali. Why do people smile back when we smile on them? Why does the moon follow us?

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   14 Mar 2025 · 15 min

   #151 How Did Ancient Egyptians Blow Their Noses? w/ Justin Pollard. How do hedgehogs make their homes? How do caterpillar eggs stick to leaves?

   Welcome to Episode #151 of Everything Under the Sun! This week, we’re joined by the wonderful Justin Pollard, historian and author, to help us uncover a curious question from the past—how did the ancient Egyptians blow their noses? Then, we’ll burrow into the world of wildlife to discover how hedgehogs build their cozy homes. And finally, we’ll take a closer look at tiny caterpillar eggs—how do they stick so securely to leaves? Get ready for another fascinating episode packed with history, nature, and amazing facts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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   6 Mar 2025 · 17 min

   #150 How do we know about the Kraken? w/ Katherine Rundell. How do sea creature not get water in their eyes? How many metres deep is the ocean?

   Welcome to Episode #150 of Everything Under the Sun! To mark the special occasion of 150 episodes, we've have a special giveaway! Make sure to listen closely for details. This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Katherine Rundell—award-winning author and adventurer—to help us uncover the legend of the Kraken! How do we know about this mysterious sea monster, and could there be any truth behind the tales? Then, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of marine life to answer: how do sea creatures keep water out of their eyes? And finally, we’ll explore the depths…

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   28 Feb 2025 · 15 min

   #149 How do underwater volcanoes erupt w/ Robin George Andrews. Why does lava not melt volcano's rocks? Why are dolphins so clever?

   Welcome to Episode #149 of Everything Under the Sun! This week, we’re joined by the incredible Robin George Andrews, an experimental volcanologist, to help us uncover the mysteries of underwater volcanoes—how do they erupt beneath the waves? Then, we’ll dive even deeper into the world of volcanoes to answer a fiery question: why doesn’t lava melt a volcano’s own rocks? And finally, we’ll explore the intelligence of one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures—why are dolphins so clever? Get ready for another thrilling episode packed with…

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   20 Feb 2025 · 14 min

   #148 What sound do sharks make? w/ James Maclaine. Who Were The First Ninjas? Who's The Strongest, Samurais or Ninjas?

   This week, we’re joined by the amazing James Maclaine, from The Natural History Museum, to help us answer a Jaws-dropping question! First, we’ll dive deep into the ocean to find out—what sound do sharks make? Then, we’ll travel back in time to uncover the origins of the very first ninjas. And finally, we’ll settle an epic battle of strength—who's tougher, samurais or ninjas? Get ready for another exciting episode filled with fascinating facts and discoveries! Instagram: @itseverythingunderthesun Tiktok: @itseverythingunderthesun X/Twitter: @eutsworld See…

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   7 Oct 2024 · 13 min

   #147 When were the first pirates? w/ Iszi Lawrence. What was the first book written? What is water made out of ?

   Welcome to Episode #147 of Everything Under the Sun! This week, we have special guest Iszi Lawrence, a brilliant children’s author and comedian, here to help us answer some fantastic questions! First up, we’ll explore the adventurous world of pirates and find out when they lived. Then, we’ll dive into the science of water and learn what it's made of. Finally, we’ll uncover the history of the written word and discover what the very first book ever written was! If you want more Everything Under The Sun, you can pre-order the new Everything Under The Sun: Quiz Book now! Available on Amazon here…

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   12 Sep 2024 · 12 min

   #145 Why do some countries have wars? With Lord Alf Dubs. Why are baby animals so cute? How did chicken pox get it's name?

   Welcome to Episode #145 of Everything Under the Sun! This week, we're answering some intriguing questions! First, we'll explore why some countries have wars, with insights from our special guest, Lord Alf Dubs—a politician and former refugee with a powerful perspective on conflict and peace. We'll also learn what makes baby animals so irresistibly adorable, and why that cuteness is important for their survival. Plus, get ready to discover the curious history behind chickenpox and why it got its unusual name. Happy listening, everyone! If you want more Everything Under The Sun, you can…

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   E144 · 5 Sep 2024 · 15 min

   #144: Bee stings, colours, and maths with Chris Haughton

   Welcome to Episode #144 of Everything Under the Sun! This week Molly answers a fabulous question from Mollie about bees and their stingers, and another brilliant question from David about why we see light as colour. Bestselling and beloved children's author Chris Haughton answers a wonderful question from Brooklynne about when we started doing maths. We'll learn about which bees do and don't have stingers, why bees are so important to plants, what's in our eyeballs that help us see colours, and Chris Haughton tells us how an ancient civilisation invented much more than just maths! Chris' new…

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   E143 · 30 May 2024 · 13 min

   How many kilos can a whale eat? With Tom Mustill. How do mermaids grow their tails? What lives in the Mariana Trench?

   Hello again everyone! Welcome to Episode 19 of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has moved to Bali, Indonesia, and the paperback book of Everything Under The Sun is OUT NOW!! This week we're finding out about EVERYTHING UNDER THE SEA!!!!! First off: how many kilos can a whale eat? Whale expert Tom Mustill answers this one! He makes nature documentaries and he's even written a book called How to Speak Whale. Next up: how do mermaids grow their tails? It's a question we all want to get to the bottom of. And lastly: what lives…

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   S7 · E18 · 10 May 2024 · 13 min

   Why do people yawn? With Dr Sarah Holper. Why do lions have manes? Which ocean animals are already extinct?

   Welcome to Episode 18 of Season 7 everyone! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has moved to Bali, Indonesia, and the paperback book of Everything Under The Sun is OUT NOW!! We've got some very exciting questions coming up for you this week! First off: why do people yawn? It's a question people have been asking for centuries! And it turns out, no one is really sure... we've asked Dr Sarah Holper for help, as she's an expert on the human body- she’s even written a book called What’s Wrong with You: An Insider’s Guide to Your Insides. You…

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    S7 · E17 · 2 May 2024 · 13 min

    Can animals laugh? Why do sperm whales sleep vertically? With Felix Marx from Te Papa Museum. Why do people say that cats have nine lives?

    Welcome to Episode 17 of Season 7 everyone! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has moved to Bali, Indonesia, and the paperback book of Everything Under The Sun is OUT NOW!! This week we have a very special episode featuring questions I’ve been collecting here in Bali! It’s been fantastic hearing so many curious thoughts and clever ideas, so thank you to everyone who’s shared them with me. First off, we’ve got a brilliant question from Grade 1 at Green School: can animals laugh? We learn all about our furry friends who like to chuckle.…