Everything Under The Sun
352 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsChildren are full of curiosity and questions about the world.
Each Friday, join Molly Oldfield, write of the weekly kids quiz in the Guardian each Saturday, the original QI elf and author and host of Everything Under The Sun (both the book and podcast) as she answers questions sent in by children around the world with the help of experts including Neil Gaiman, Heston Blumenthal, Grayson Perry, Lauren Child, Richard Branson and Sophie Dahl to the fish curators at the Natural History Museum.
If you're a kid - big or small - with questions you want answered or if you want to learn interesting facts about life on earth, this is the award winning podcast for you.
Do check out Everything Under The Sun - a curious question for every day of the year, published by Ladybird books now!
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How many kilos can a whale eat? With Tom Mustill. How do mermaids grow their tails? What lives in the Mariana Trench?
May 30, 2024 09:03 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBHello 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. ...
Why do people yawn? With Dr Sarah Holper. Why do lions have manes? Which ocean animals are already extinct?
May 10, 2024 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBWelcome 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 hu...
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?
May 02, 2024 22:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBWelcome 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 que...
How did the Milky Way form? With Jim Al-Khalili. Why is there no gravity on space? Why is Earth called Earth?
April 26, 2024 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBWelcome to Episode 16 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 three fascinating questions about our weird and wonderful universe! So get your space helmets on... we're taking a trip through the Solar System! How did the milky way form? Jim Al-Khalili answers this one. He is a theoretical physicist ...
Why do people's voices sound different? With Professor Guri Sandhu. How do echoes work? How did the Grand Canyon open up?
April 05, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBWelcome back to Everything under the Sun everyone! We've missed you! We've been taking a little break but now we are BACK and ready for another fantastic episode. This week we're learning all about SOUNDS! And we've got some very interesting questions indeed, from Sam, Florrie and Bruno. Why do people's voices sound different? Professor Guri Sandhu answers this one, as he is a doctor who takes care of the human voice. How do echoes work? Have you ever shouted into a big em...
What happens to garbage that is not recycled? Why does pollution cause climate change? Which part of the world is most affected by global warming?
February 23, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWelcome to Episode 14 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 special episode about global warming and protecting our beautiful planet. We've got some super important questions coming up: What happens to garbage that is not recycled? James Piper, Rubbish Expert and author of The Rubbish Book: A Compl...
What happens to garbage that is not recycled? With James Piper. Why does pollution cause climate change? Which part of the world is most affected by global warming?
February 23, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWelcome to Episode 14 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 special episode about global warming and protecting our beautiful planet. We've got some super important questions coming up: What happens to garbage that is not recycled? James Piper, Rubbish Expert and author of The Rubbish Book: A C...
Why do our hearts beat when we're afraid? How are spiders born? Why do some children look like their parents?
February 09, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBWelcome to Episode 13 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're going to be having lots of fun answering kids' questions from all over the world. This week we have some super exciting questions coming up: Why do our hearts beat when we're afraid? Teddy Keen, adventurer and author of The Lost Book of Advent...
How are robots made? Why is the immortal jellyfish immortal? Can babies talk to other babies?
February 02, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBWelcome to Episode 12 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're going to be having lots of fun answering kids' questions from all over the world. This week we have some super exciting questions coming up: How are robots made? Raia Hadsell from Deep Mind is answering this one for us! She tells us all about ...
Where were the first schools? With Jonathan Taylor. How did some homo sapiens survive the Ice Age? Why do men have beards?
January 26, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBWe're back for our first episode of 2024, Episode 11 of Season 7! Happy New Year everyone! This week our fantastic questions are: Where were the first schools? We've got Jonathan Taylor in to answer that one. He's a curator at the British Museum, and an expert on human life many thousands of years ago... we can't wait to hear what he's got to say about the very first schools. How did some homo sapiens survive the cold of the Ice Age? We'll find out all about how early human beings man...
How is magic made? With Sophie Dahl. Why do bats hang upside down? How does kinetic sand work?
December 22, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBThis week our wonderful guest is author Sophie Dahl answering a question about magic! Magic is everywhere around us... we know something magical will happen to you today. We'll also find out why bats hang upside-down with the children of Si Kecil bookshop in Ubud, Bali and how kinetic sand works! Happy listening everyone, and MERRY CHRISTMAS! Make sure you buy all your friends a copy of the PAPERBACK edition of Everything Under The Sun - a year of curious questions - out now! Amaz...
Why do people get wrinkles? With Ross Barr. How does sunscreen work? How are stars made?
December 15, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBWe're back for the ninth episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids' questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Why do people get lines on their face when they get old? Answering this one we have Ross Barr. He's a specialist in women's health, a...
What noises did dinosaurs make? With Jack Horner. Who built the Eiffel Tower? Why do nails grow?
December 01, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBWe're back for the eighth episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids' questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: How do we know what noises dinosaurs made? Answering this one we have Jack Horner, a well-known palaeontologist—that's a scientist w...
Why is lava so hot? With Robin Andrews. What are fireworks made of? Why do pandas eat bamboo?
November 24, 2023 14:55 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBWe're back for the seventh episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids' questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Why is lava so hot? Answering this one we have Robin Andrews, a science journalist and an expert in all things volcanoes. Wha...
Why does an elephant's tummy rumble? With Jonathan Balcombe. Why do we get pins and needles? How do mirrors reflect?
November 17, 2023 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBWe're back for the sixth episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids' questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Why does an elephant's tummy rumble? Answering this one we have Jonathan Balcombe—a scientist and animal-lover based in Canada, and a...
Why are bugs so little? With Erica McAlister. What are electrons made of? What is the richest place in the world?
September 29, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBWe're back for the fifth episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Why are bugs so little? Answering this one we have Erica McAlister from the Natural History Museum in London! Thank you so much Erica. What is an e...
Would it be possible to transfer your body onto a computer? With Lath Carlson. How do aeroplanes fly? How many eggs does an octopus lay?
September 22, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBWe're back for the fourth episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Would it be possible to transfer your body onto a computer? Answering this one we have Lath Carlson from the Museum of the Future! Thank you so much...
Why is garlic good for your heart? With Tara Lee. How do skunks get their smell out? Do seagulls and snakes sneeze?
September 15, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MBWe're back for the third episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Why is garlic good for your heart? Answering this one we have nutritionist Tara Lee! Thank you so much Tara. How do skunks get their smell out? We l...
How was ballet invented? With Dame Darcey Bussell. Why do penguins waddle? What are bones made from?
September 08, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBWe're back for the second episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun coming out soon and moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Who invented ballet? We have ballerina and former Strictly Come Dancing judge Dame Darcey Bussell answering this one, thank you Darcey! Why do ...
Who invented chess? With Fun Master Mike from Chesskids. Why are piggy banks shaped like pigs? Why are penguins black and white?
August 31, 2023 23:01 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBWe're back! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun coming out soon and moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Who Invented Chess? We have Fun Master Mike everyone's favourite coach on chesskid.com answering this one, thank you Mike! Why are piggy banks shaped like pigs? We find out ab...
How can you store so many things in your mind? With Louise Gooding. Why is the bit in your eye around your pupil coloured? Why are tears salty?
May 19, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Christopher's question "How can we store so many things in our mind? Will we ever run out of space" With the help of very special guest expert Louise Gooding! We also discuss Meadow's question "Why is the bit in your eye around your pupil coloured?". Finally, we find out the answer to Ziggy's question, "Why are tears salt...
Why does our hair go static when we're jumping on the trampoline? With Fran Scott. How does electricity get into the clouds and make thunder? Why do sun and rain make rainbows?
May 12, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Enzo's question "Why does our hair go static when we're jumping on the trampoline?" With the help of very special guest expert Fran Scott! We also discuss Mira's question "How does electricity get into the clouds and make thunder". Finally, we find out the answer to Mishka's question, "Why does sun and rain make rainbows?...
Can people mind read? With Derren Brown. Have you ever lost a best friend? How many humans are in the world?
May 05, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Maya's question "Can people mind read?" With the help of very special guest expert Derren Brown! We also discuss Fabiolla's question "have you ever lost a best friend? If so how did you feel?". Finally, we find out the answer to Keir's question, "How many humans are in the world?" Enjoy the show! Do check out Molly's ...
How do astronauts get on the space station (and what happens if they're really tall)? With Nicole Stott. How high up are clouds? Why do clouds move?
April 28, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Jessica's question "How do astronauts get on the space station (and what happens if they're really tall)?" With the help of astronaut Nicole Stott! We also answer Rufus's question "how high up are the clouds?". Finally, we find out the answer to Angus's question, "Why do clouds move?" Enjoy the show! Do check out Molly'...
Why do we think it's funny when people trip and fall down? With Tweedy the Clown. Why can't horses throw up? Why are clownfish stripy?
April 21, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Christopher's question "Why do we think it's funny when people trip and fall down (if they don't hurt themselves)?" With the help of Tweedy the Clown from Gifford's Circus! We also answer Emmeline's question "Why can't horses throw up?". Finally, we find out the answer to Alex's question, "Why are clownfish stripy?" Enjo...
What is the healthiest food in the world? With Tim Spector. How was the first yoghurt made? What does the 'C' stand for in Vitamin C?
March 10, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Mathilda's question "What is the healthiest food in the world?" With the help of nutritional expert and best-selling author, Tim Spector! We also answer Akshat's question "How was the first yoghurt made?". Finally, we find out the answer to Anuradha's question, "What does the 'C' stand for in Vitamin C?" Enjoy the show! ...
Who created superheroes? With Paul Levitz. Why does the British passport have a unicorn on it? Why do bulls have horns?
March 03, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Maya's question "Who created superheroes?" With the help of Paul Levitz, comic book writer and superhero expert! We also answer Bella's question "Why does the British passport have a unicorn on it?". Finally, we find out the answer to Leila's question, "Why do bulls have horns?" Enjoy the show! Do check out Molly's book...
COMO Point Yamu, Phuket x Everything Under The Sun
December 31, 2022 06:18 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBThis week Molly is in Thailand, collecting questions in COMO Point Yamu, Phuket, Thailand! She has lots of questions to answer in this episode recorded at the children's club, Play by COMO including: Where do monkeys go when it rains? Why can't humans fly like birds? How invented boats? Where do we water plants? Why are animals so shy? Molly has collected lots and lots of questions for the Everywhere Under The Sun book she is writing and if you'd like to ask one for the new book you ...
Como Thailand x Everything Under The Sun
December 31, 2022 06:18 - 9 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week Molly is in Thailand, collecting questions in Como, Phuket! She has lots of questions to answer in this episode recorded at the kid's club, Como Play including: Where do monkeys go when it rains? Why can't humans fly like birds? How invented boats? Where do we water plants? Why are animals so shy? Molly has collected lots and lots of questions for the Everywhere Under The Sun book she is writing and if you'd like to ask one for the new book you can! Just checking out www.mo...
Who was the first person to see Santa? How old is Santa? How did Father Christmas meet the elves? With Neil Gaiman. Why do red berries grow on holly?
December 24, 2022 06:30 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBOn the Christmas special of this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to four questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we have Tara's question who was the first person to see Santa? Then we have Alessia asking How old is Santa? and finally we find out How Father Christmas met the first elves? asked by Oliver. All of these questions are answered by Neil Gaiman. Neil is an incredible author and brilliant person who knows lots...
How do you make perfume? With Mandy Aftel. How is the Earth made? Where does snow come from?
December 15, 2022 10:41 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Connie's question how do we make perfume? With the help of Mandy Aftel, perfumer and author. Find out more about on her website https://www.aftelier.com/ We also think about how the Earth was made, answering Kate from Manorfield School's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Beatrice's question, where does snow co...
How were our bones made? With Dame Professor Sue Black. How long do humans live for? Why do we laugh when we get tickled?
December 08, 2022 10:13 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we have Layla's question how were our bones made? Answered by Dame Professor Sue Black, world leading forensic anthropologist. We also discover how long humans live for, answering Emily's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Marin's question, why do we laugh when we get tickled? Enjoy the show! Do check out Molly's book f...
Why do dogs pant? With Crufts. Why do dogs have fur? How far up a redwood tree can a cat climb?
December 01, 2022 10:08 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Rosanna's question "Why do dogs pant?" With the help of Nick Sutton, dog health expert at Crufts! We also discover why dogs have fur, answering Aurora's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Hannah's question, "How far up a redwood tree can a cat climb?" Enjoy the show! Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 o...
How do worms make soil healthy? With Sarah Langford. Do wormholes actually exist? How can tardigrades survive in space?
November 24, 2022 10:52 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Zoey's question how do worms make soil healthy? With the help of Sarah Langford, farmer and author. We also think about whether wormholes exist or not, answering Clara's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Max's question, how can tardigrades, also known as water bears, survive in space? Enjoy the show! Do check...
Why is the symbol for pride a rainbow? With Gareth Peter. Why are some sunsets not the same colours? Why do diamonds shine?
November 17, 2022 10:53 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Finley's question why is the symbol for pride month a bit of a rainbow? With the help of Gareth Peter, author of 'My Daddies'! We also discover why sunsets are not always the same colours, answering Zoe's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Charlotte's question, why diamonds shine? Enjoy the show! Do check out ...
Why are insects good for the planet? With Gavin Broad. Why do bees have yellow and black stripes? Why is baby poo yellow?
November 11, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we have Enzo's question why are insects good for the planet? Answered by Gavin Broad, curator of the insect collection at the Natural History Museum in London We also discover why bees have yellow and black stripes, answering Xavier's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Astrid's question, why is baby poo yellow? Enjoy the...
How can we understand hieroglyphics? With Ilona Regulski. Who wrote the first dictionary? Why do pens dry out?
November 03, 2022 11:04 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Bea's question how can we understand hieroglyphics? With the help of Ilona Regulski, Egyptologist and curator of Egyptian Written Culture at the British Museum! We also discover who wrote the first dictionary, answering Mateo's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Ted's question, why do pens dry out? Enjoy the sh...
What colour blood do jellyfish have? What are jellyfish made of? With Juli Berwald. Why are black cats and the number 13 unlucky? Can spiders be born with less than 8 legs?
October 27, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this Halloween themed episode, we answer questions about jellyfish with Juli Berwald, jellyfish and coral expert and lover! She has a new book out called Life on the Rocks which is all about the urgent fight to save coral! After that, we find out why black cats and the number 13 are unlucky... spooky. Finally, we answer whether spiders can be born with fewer than 8 legs. Find out more about Juli at juliberwald.com Enjoy the show and happy Halloween! Do check out Molly's book filled w...
How many emotions are there? With Julia Samuel. Do snails go upside down? Why do camels have lumps on their backs?
October 20, 2022 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answer to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Beniga's question how many emotions do we have? With the help of Julia Samuel, psychotherapist, author, podcaster and emotions expert! We also think about if snails can go upside down? asked by Toby, and then we find out the answer to Jess's question about why camels have lumps on their backs? Enjoy the show! Do check ...
Why do we have mosquitos? What do clouds taste like? What noise do turtles make?
October 14, 2022 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBOn this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answer to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle why do we have mosquitos? With the help of Bart, the mosquito expert at Soneva hotel in The Maldives! We also find out what clouds taste like? And work out the answer to, what noise do turtles make? With thanks to Rosie who works for the Oliver Ridley turtle conservation organisation! Enjoy the show! Do check out Mol...
Soneva Jani, How many universes did the Big Bang create? Why do spinner dolphins spin? How do fish breathe underwater? Why do turtles hide in their shells?
August 10, 2022 20:24 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBOn this award winning show we answer questions live with children in the Den (kids club) at Soneva Jani, a beautiful resort in the Maldives. Our questions are: How many universes did the big bang create? Why do spinner dolphins spin? Why do turtles hide in their shells? How do fish breathe underwater? All great questions from kids on a tropical island under bright nighttime stars! They're answered with help from Tess, Dee and Rosie the Soneva experts! Tess is a marine biologist on th...
Soneva Fushi, The Maldives Under The Sun! With astrophysicist Sarafina Nance & Soneva marine life & Coral experts Rio and Morgane
July 29, 2022 12:20 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThis week the award winning show hosted by Molly Oldfield, author of four books including Everything Under The Sun - a curious question for every day of the year is at Soneva Fushi in The Maldives! It's a live recording filled with all the children on the island as well as resident experts! Hi I'm Molly! Thanks for listening to the podcast! I had so much fun recording it with the children and experts on Soneva Fushi in the Maldives! Thank you to Malsa and Shizna the barefoot booksellers on ...
Why do fungi grow? With Merlin Sheldrake. How do bicycles move? Why do kangaroos have pouches?
June 24, 2022 07:26 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThis week Molly Oldfield is joined by Merlin Sheldrake author of Entangled Life to find out about fungi, why they grow, how many blue whales worth of spores they create and where you'll find the biggest organism on earth, which is a fungi. Plus how tiny kangaroos are the size of a baked bean and need to live in their mothers pouches for months after they're born. Plus a lovely piece of writing by Maria Popova of The Marginalian answering a question about bicycles. For more info about t...
Who gave numbers their names, and how did they choose them? With Marcus du Sautoy. Do all of our fingers have the same fingerprints? Why do airplane flaps go up when landing, but not when taking off?
June 17, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBWelcome back to another episode Everything Under The Sun! This week we have the fantastic mathematician and author Marcus du Sautoy, answering the question ‘Who came up with the names of numbers, and how did they choose them?’ We also work out the answer to Sam's question 'Why do plane's flaps go up when landing, but not when taking off?' as well as Delilah's question 'Do all of our fingers have the same fingerprints?' Lots of fun questions to delve into this week and we look fo...
Who was the first monarch? With Dominic Sandbrook. How are books made? What are the smallest and biggest islands in the world?
June 10, 2022 05:16 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBWelcome back to another episode Everything Under The Sun! This week we have the brilliant historian and author Dominic Sandbrook, answering Penny’s question ‘Who was the first monarch of England?’ We also work out the answer to River's question how are books made? And discuss a pressing question from Jemima which is what are the world's smallest and biggest islands? Lots of fun questions to delve into this week and we look forward to exploring them with you. Have a lovely wee...
Does the Queen Carry Money? With Dame Joanna Lumley. Why do we have bank holidays? What is the hottest country in the world?
June 02, 2022 05:03 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIts the 100th episode of Everything Under The Sun! Which means we've answered over 300 children's questions on the show! This week Dame Joanna Lumley is our guest answering a question about The Queen for the Jubilee! Plus we discuss a question about bank holidays, did you know the man who invented them liked to study ants and taught his pet poodle to read? We also find out about the hottest country in the world! Have a lovely weekend! Do check out the BOOK www.mollyoldfield.com/every...
99. Cats Under The Sun! With Adam Kay
May 27, 2022 06:07 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBOn this award-winning show Molly Oldfield, the original QI elf, Guardian kids' quiz compiler and writer (of four books including Everything Under The Sun - a curious question for every day of the year) answers questions sent in by children around the world. This week, we’re kicking off the 99th episode of Everything Under the Sun with a wonderful episode featuring author and doctor Adam Kay all about cats. Adam takes on 'why are some people allergic to cats?' And Molly answers three ...
Cats Under The Sun! With Adam Kay
May 27, 2022 06:07 - 14 minutes - 33.1 MBOn this award-winning show Molly Oldfield, the original QI elf, Guardian kids' quiz compiler and writer (of four books including Everything Under The Sun - a curious question for every day of the year) answers questions sent in by children around the world. This week, we’re kicking off the 99th episode of Everything Under the Sun with a wonderful episode featuring author and doctor Adam Kay all about cats. Adam takes on 'why are some people allergic to cats?' And Molly answers three ...
98. Why do some words rhyme? With Giles Andreae. Why do we have lips? Why do fish have scales?
May 20, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBOn this award-winning show Molly Oldfield, the original QI elf, Guardian kids' quiz compiler and writer (of four books), answers questions sent in by children around the world. This week, we’re continuing our new season of Everything Under the Sun with a wonderful episode featuring author Giles Andreae. Giles answers a question sent in by Gabriel about why words rhyme, offering us lots of knowledge about why words sound how they do, and what exactly makes different sounds rhyme! And...
97. How are sea shells formed? With Helen Scales. What is the rarest animal in the world? How long can frogs survive underwater?
May 13, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBOn this award-winning show Molly Oldfield, the original QI elf, Guardian kids' quiz compiler and writer (of four books), answers questions sent in by children around the world. This week, we’re continuing our new season of Everything Under the Sun with a wonderful episode featuring author and marine biologist Helen Scales. Helen answers a question sent in by Rian about how shells are formed, explaining which animals create which shells, and how! And Molly answers two more curious qu...