Big Questions From Small Minds

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Big Questions from Small Minds is a fun, weekly science podcast for curious kids and their grown-ups, where kids ask big-brained science professors curly questions about how the world works. The answers are broken down to be fun, engaging and often silly! Hosted by Tom Norton and Phil Wolf, who are two dads with little minds, so they’re perfect for the job. With loads of curiosity and laughs, the show makes big ideas accessible for little minds. For more information, visit smallminds.au

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Oct 10 2023 20 mins

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 Caveman? Professor Tanya M Smith from Griffith University is an expert in Human Biological Evolution. She's held positions at Harvard University, the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, and

Forensics: Fighting Crime

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Psychology: Help, I Feel Like An Imposter

Sep 19 2023 26 mins

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Paleontology: Real Life Jurassic Park

Sep 12 2023 26 mins

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Space Junk: What a mess!

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Aug 29 2023 29 mins

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Astronomy: Hunting For Aliens

Aug 22 2023 27 mins

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 Breakthrough Listen - a project searching for alien life. Finding intelligent alien life would be one of humanity’s most profound discoveries. The possibility fills us with wonde

Artificial Intelligence: Machines Behaving Badly

Aug 15 2023 29 mins

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Big Questions From Small Minds - Trailer - Hilarious New Science Podcast - Coming Soon

Aug 01 2023 2 mins

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 often silly! Launches - Wednesday, August 16 Ep 1 - Artificial Intelligence with Professor Toby Walsh For more info - smallminds.au