Science podcast
Co-hosted by Helen Frost and young Dr C, the Talking of Science podcast puts a kid's annoying questions to good use, by making the latest research clear, meaningful and surprisingly fun.
Latest episodes
Paintings crack; we can't visit the famous Lascaux cave paintings; and people put WHAT into artwork? In this episode Dr C asks a characteristically profound question: "Why does everything get destroyed?" To help us an…
They say no one is busier than a kid at bedtime - and how better to stall at bedtime than the age-old technique of asking a big question? In this episode, Dr C and Helen are exploring Slumberland with sleep and health…
If germs are everywhere, why aren't we sick all the time? And where do the really nasty bugs come from in the first place? In this episode, Dr C asks a question that feels simple but turns out to have a surprisingly c…
Why listen
Why can I see the moon during the day? What language do animals think in? If I grazed my knee every day, would I eventually run out of blood? There are so many times we find ourselves chatting about science without knowing all the answers. It's not always easy, but it is often eye-opening. Listen in to the show to hear how the experts handle a child's curiosity.