Everything Under The Sun

Molly Oldfield

Children 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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178 episodes
Updated March 20

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Apr 29, 2022 · 16 min
95. Why do we make mistakes? With Philippa Perry. How do birds form a murmuration and why do they do it? Who invented milkshakes?
On 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 kicking off a new season of Everything Under the Sun with a wonderful episode featuring author and psychotherapist Philippa Perry. Philippa answers a question sent in by Noemie about why we make mistakes and gives lots of helpful insights into the importance of failure and how we can learn from our mistakes! And Molly answers two more curious questions from our listeners: ‘how do birds form a murmuration and why do they do it?’ from Violet and ‘who invented milkshakes?’ from Eliza! Tune in for lots of sunshine and fun and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! We hope you enjoy and thank you so much for supporting Everything Under the Sun! Everything Under the Sun is also a book! Check it out here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod @mollyoldfieldwrites Twitter: @MollyOldfield Facebook: Everything Under the Sun Philippa Perry's agents info page is here - https://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/client/philippa-perry and she is in twitter here: @Philippa_Perry Thank you! Have a lovely week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 24, 2021 · 19 min
94. Why does Santa bring us toys? With Neil Gaiman. When was the first sighting of people putting candy canes on Christmas trees? Why do we kiss under the mistletoe?
On 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 on Everything Under the Sun, it's our Christmas Eve special! Our wonderful guest Neil Gaiman, author of Coraline, Stardust and Good Omens, answers a Christmassy question from Arlo, 'why does Santa bring us toys?' We also answer two more Christmassy questions, 'when was the first sighting of people putting candy canes on christmas trees?' from Tara and 'why do we kiss under the mistletoe?' from Dominic and we announce the winner of last week's Tom Fletcher competition! Tune in for lots of Christmassy fun and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! We hope you enjoy and thank you so much for supporting Everything Under the Sun! Everything Under the Sun is also a book! Check it out here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod @mollyoldfieldwrites Twitter: @MollyOldfield Facebook: Everything Under the Sun Thank you! Have a lovely week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 17, 2021 · 16 min
93. Which country does Santa deliver his presents to first, last and middle? With Tom Fletcher. Why is it winter in Australia when it’s summer in England? Why do we get goosebumps when we’re cold?
On 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 on Everything Under the Sun, our extra special guest Tom Fletcher, musician, author and Strictly star, helps us answer Henry’s cracking Christmassy question ‘which country does Santa deliver his presents to first, last and middle?’. We announce the winner from last week’s Lauren Child competition and offer the chance to win a copy of Tom Fletcher’s fantastic new book ‘The Christmasaurus and the Naughty List’! We also answer two more wintry questions, ‘why is it winter in australia when it’s summer in england?’ from Zac and ‘why do we get goosebumps when we’re cold?’ from Cormac. Tune in for lots of Christmassy fun and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Enjoy! Everything Under the Sun is also a book! Check it out here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod @mollyoldfieldwrites Twitter: @MollyOldfield Facebook: Everything Under the Sun Thank you! Have a lovely week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2021 · 17 min
92. Why do elves have pointy ears? With Lauren Child. How do sharks hear? Are stars meant to go on top of the Christmas tree or angels?
On 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 Lauren Child, author of Charlie and Lola, Clarice Bean and Ruby Redfort answers the extra Christmassy question 'why do elves have pointy ears?'. We pick the winner from last week's competition and we offer the chance to win a copy of Lauren Child's book Think Like An Elf and an elf-tastic tea towel! Continuing with the ear-themed questions, we also answer Nella's question 'how do sharks hear?' and we tackle another Christmas question from Martha, 'are stars meant to go on top of the Christmas tree or angels?' Tune in for lots of Christmassy fun and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Enjoy! Everything Under the Sun is also a book! Check it out here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod @mollyoldfieldwrites Twitter: @MollyOldfield Facebook: Everything Under the Sun Thank you! Have a lovely week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 2, 2021 · 18 min
91. What was the first poem? Why do we have curse words? Why is Pluto no longer a planet?
On 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 poetry expert William Sieghart tackles the question 'who wrote the first poem?' and there's a chance to win a copy of William's amazing book, Everyone sang! We also answer Ellie's question about why Pluto is no longer a planet and we explore - thanks to a question from Denis - why we have curse words. Tune in and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Enjoy! Everything Under the Sun is also a book! Check it out here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod @mollyoldfieldwrites Twitter: @MollyOldfield Facebook: Everything Under the Sun Thank you! Have a lovely week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 26, 2021 · 19 min
90. Why are there always problems in stories? With Michael Morpurgo. How do owls see in ultraviolet light? Who decides the names for groups of animals?
On 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 award-winning author Michael Morpurgo tackles the question 'why are there always problems in stories?' and there's a chance to win a copy of two of Michael's amazing books, Owl Or Pussycat? or The Puffin Keeper! We also answer Rory's question about whether owls can see in ultraviolet light and we explore the origins of all sorts of collective nouns as we take on Isabel's question about naming groups of animals. Tune in and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Enjoy! Everything Under the Sun is also a book! Check it out here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod @mollyoldfieldwrites Twitter: @MollyOldfield Facebook: Everything Under the Sun Thank you! Have a lovely week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 25, 2021 · 20 min
89. Can you make paper out of poo? With Maddie Moate. How do plants grow? How do whales poo?
On this award winning show we answer three questions sent in by children around the world. Can you make paper out of poo? Asks Arlo, 4. CBeebies presenter Maddie Moate has the answer. How do plants grow? Matilda, 10 would like to know! Join us to find out what plants need to grow. How do whales poo? asks Bluebell. Find out why whales help the ocean with their poo and what it is like! Check out the Everything Under The Sun book at www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun Socials @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod Thank you for subscribing and listening! Do share the link with your friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12, 2021 · 23 min
88. Why are tortoises so slow? With Sophie Dahl. Why do we get brain freeze when we eat ice-cream? Where do lions sleep?
On 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 have wonderful author Sophie Dahl answering 'why are tortoises so slow?' based on her experience with her pet tortoise, Torty! We also work out why you might get a headache if you eat a lot of ice-cream quickly. As well as when lions and other animals from koalas to the world's smallest birds sleep! You'll get a chance to win a signed copy of Sophie Dahl's new book, The Worst Sleepover in the World. Tune in and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Enjoy! Everything Under the Sun is also a book! Check it out here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun! Socials: @mollyoldfieldwrites @everythingunderthesunpod Thank you! Have a lovely week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2021 · 20 min
87. What is racism & why is it bad? Ft special guest expert Laura Henry-Allain MBE, how does a Mummy chicken save her chicks if a fox tries to eat them?
On this award winning show we answer three questions from Tabitha, Emma and Christopher with help from special guest expert Laura Henry-Allain MBE Laura is a writer, parenting expert, Early years advisor, inspirational speaker, creator of the CBeebies show JoJo and Gran Gran and has written a new book called Your Skin, My Skin. You can win a copy of her book on this week’s episode by entering our competition! Check out the pod for more info. Laura explains what racism is, how it is basically bullying, why it is bad and why our differences are things we ought to enjoy and celebrate. Next up we have a question from Emma, 4. It is how does the big Mummy chicken try to save her little chicks if a fox tries to eat them? This question was asked by a little one at Cheltenham Literary Festival – it was the question that won a vote with 200 children at the festival. We find out how chickens try to fight off foxes plus how you and other animals defend chicks from foxes. Lastly we have a question from Christopher, age 5.5 who wants to know why do your hands go wrinkly when we have a bath or a shower? Isn’t it weird your hands go wrinkly in the bath? We find out about sebum that usually protects your hands but gets washed off in the bath. Social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod & @mollyoldfieldwrites Twitter: @mollyoldfield Facebook: Molly Oldfield Website: www.everythingunderthesun.co.uk and www.mollyoldfield.com Find out how to submit an answer on our website – www.everythingunderthesun.co.uk Molly is the author of Everything Under The Sun – a curious question for every day of the year, a beautiful book published by Ladybird filled with YOUR questions. Check it out here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/315/315443/everything-under-the-sun/9780241433461.html https://www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 Molly Oldfield studied History at Oxford before becoming a QI elf, writing and researching questions for the BBC quiz show for twelve years. She has written four books. They are The Secret Museum, a book about all the things that are in museums that rarely, if ever, go on display; Wonders of the World’s Museums filled with things you can see, and Natural Wonders of the World about all kinds of creatures and places on our beautiful planet we call home and Everything Under The Sun. Check out www.mollyoldfield.com for more info! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2021 · 19 min
86. How are books published? With Ladybird book! Find out how Everything Under The Sun book was made!
In this week's show we answer three questions from Louise, Amy and Wilf. The team at Ladybird books explain how Everything Under The Sun - a curious question for every day of the year (the beautiful book of this podcast) was made. Find out how ladybirds get their spots and whether or not its on their birthday? We find out what fingernails on a blackboard have to do with babies crying. Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod and @mollyoldfieldwrites Twitter: @mollyoldfield Facebook: Molly Oldfield Website: www.everythingunderthesun.co.uk Find out how to submit an answer on our website. Everything Under The Sun is out NOW in all good bookshops or you can buy one here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 Molly Oldfield studied History at Oxford before becoming a QI elf, writing and researching questions for the BBC quiz show for twelve years. She has written three books. They are The Secret Museum, a book about all the things that are in museums that rarely, if ever, go on display; Wonders of the World’s Museums filled with things you can see, and Natural Wonders of the World about all kinds of creatures and places on our beautiful planet we call home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 7, 2021 · 14 min
85. Why do bad things exist? With guest Laura Dockrill. If a cheetah and a falcon raced who would win? What are teeth made of & why does the tooth fairy want them?
On this award winning show, that goes along with the Everything Under The Sun BOOK we answer three questions a week, one with the help of an expert, two are answered by Molly Oldfield, the original QI elf and author of four books! Our first question is why do bad things exist answered by author Laura Dockrill. Next up find out what would happen if a cheetah and falcon raced, as well as what parts of a falcon inspired the design of jet engines. What does the tooth fairy do with our teeth? We have a think and discover what teeth are made of. Plus you can win a copy of Everything Under The Sun the book! For info about how to send in a question check out www.everythingunderthesun.co.uk and for Molly's books www.mollyoldfield.com. Instagram @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod Laura Dockrill is @lauradockrill on instagram and twitter. Thanks for listening! Do send in your questions to the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 1, 2021 · 16 min
84. Are footballers happy? Why do tears come when we are sad? Why do we love in tennis? Ft special guest expert Tony Adams.
In this week's show we answer four questions from Ted, Finn, Laurie and Louie with help from special guest expert Tony Adams. Tony Adams was England coach, played for decades for Arsenal, was the last person to score a goal at the old Wembley and has a statue of himself outside the Emirates stadium! Tony tells us how many football clubs there are in the world and how he felt when he played football. Next up we talk about the three kinds of tears and why sad tears help us to feel better in two different ways. We find out the origins of the use of the word LOVE in tennis to mean zero – it’s a good one! Social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod @mollyoldfieldwrites Twitter: @mollyoldfield Facebook: Molly Oldfield Writer Website: www.everythingunderthesun.co.uk Find out how to submit an answer on our website www.everythingunderthesun.co.uk Molly Oldfield studied History at Oxford before becoming a QI elf, writing and researching questions for the BBC quiz show for twelve years. She has written three books. They are The Secret Museum, a book about all the things that are in museums that rarely, if ever, go on display; Wonders of the World’s Museums filled with things you can see, and Natural Wonders of the World about all kinds of creatures and places on our beautiful planet we call home. Everything Under the Sun – A Year of Curious Questions is out now in all good bookshops and online, published by Ladybird Books. https://www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun Tony Adams on twitter @tonyadams With thanks to Tyler Simmons Dale, Ash Gardner, Audio Networks and Billy Colours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 23, 2021 · 15 min
83. How do Electric Cars Drive? Featuring The Royal Institution, How long does it take to build a motorway? Why do we get carsick?
In this week's show we answer three questions from Ryan, Willa and Orla with help from special guest expert Rachel Dorris at the Royal Institution in London. We find out all about electric cars, how many are made each day, why they could be great and how we need to thank Michael Faraday who invented the electric motor at the Royal Institution for their existence! Hear how you can win family tickets to a show at The Royal Institution in London! Next we discuss how long it takes to build motorways and the kinds of things that go into building one. Plus, which county in the UK has no motorways? Do you ever get carsick? Find out why and what you can do to feel less sick! Social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod and @mollyoldfieldwrites Twitter: @mollyoldfield Facebook: @everythingunderthesunbyMollyOldfield Website: www.everythingunderthesun.co.uk Find out how to submit an answer on our website. For more about the RI look here - https://www.rigb.org Molly Oldfield studied History at Oxford before becoming a QI elf, writing and researching questions for the BBC quiz show for twelve years. She has written three books. They are The Secret Museum, a book about all the things that are in museums that rarely, if ever, go on display; Wonders of the World’s Museums filled with things you can see, and Natural Wonders of the World about all kinds of creatures and places on our beautiful planet we call home. Her fourth book Everything Under the Sun – A Year of Curious Questions is filled with 366 questions sent into Everything Under The Sun, it has been beautifully illustrated by 12 artists and is published by Ladybird at Penguin Random House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 17, 2021 · 22 min
82. How do people become refugees? With Clarissa Ward, CNN.
In this week's show we answer three questions from Matilda, Ben and Octavia with help from special guest expert Clarissa Ward. Clarissa is an award winning journalist who reports from conflict zones including recently in Afghanistan during the Taliban's takeover of Kabul - she was on the ground covering events for CNN. So she is perfect person to answer this excellent question about how people become refugees, from Matilda who has recently been donating clothes to refugees from Afghanistan. We talk about the invention of clothes, when it happened, how we know from studying lice, what early clothes might have looked like! Lastly a fun question about Daddy Long Legs which are remarkably interesting creatures! Perhaps we ought to also call the lady ones Mummy Long Legs to be fair? Social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod and @mollyoldfieldwrites Twitter: @mollyoldfield Facebook: @everythingunderthesunbyMollyOldfield Website: www.everythingunderthesun.co.uk and www.mollyoldfield.com Find out how to submit an answer on our website. Molly Oldfield studied History at Oxford before becoming a QI elf, writing and researching questions for the BBC quiz show for twelve years. She has written four books. They are The Secret Museum, a book about all the things that are in museums that rarely, if ever, go on display; Wonders of the World’s Museums filled with things you can see, and Natural Wonders of the World about all kinds of creatures and places on our beautiful planet we call home. AND Everything Under the Sun – A Curious question for every day of the year out now published by Ladybird at Penguin Random House. EUTS BOOK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 Follow Clarissa on instagram: @clarissawardcnn and twitter @clarissaward pol πø˚ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 9, 2021 · 18 min
81. Apollo Under The Sun! With Stephen Fry.
Welcome back! Today we have questions from Jack, Penelope and Charlotte with help from our wonderful guest expert Stephen Fry. Stephen Fry is the voice of Harry Potter and Paddington and is a renowned brain box and brilliant actor, creator and genius! Stephen takes on a question about Apollo and why the Greeks and Romans had different names for all the gods, except Apollo! He kindly reminds listeners that even grown ups don't know EVERYTHING! Next up Penelope would love to know where the first library in the world was? We discuss the ancient library made of clay tablets in Ninevah, in the part of the world we now called Iraq. We found out how it is now at the British Museum and how it gave us the idea of libraries. Apollo was also the god of the sun, so we have a lovely question from Charlotte about why the sun bleaches our hair a lighter colour! PLUS you can win a copy of Everything Under The Sun - a year of curious questions! Out now! Social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod + @mollyoldfieldwrites Twitter: @mollyoldfield Facebook: Molly Oldfield writer Website: www.everythingunderthesun.co.uk and www.mollyoldfield.com Find out how to submit an answer on our website. Molly Oldfield studied History at Oxford before becoming a QI elf, writing and researching questions for the BBC quiz show for twelve years. She has written four books. They are The Secret Museum, a book about all the things that are in museums that rarely, if ever, go on display; Wonders of the World’s Museums filled with things you can see, and Natural Wonders of the World about all kinds of creatures and places on our beautiful planet we call home. Everything Under the Sun – A Year of Curious Questions published by Ladybird at Penguin Random House is out NOW! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 With thanks to Stephen Fry, Tyler Simmons Dale, Ash Gardner, Billy Colours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2021 · 19 min
80. Do unicorns exist? Why do rhinos have horns? How do narwhals use their horns? With special guest Ofra Magidor, professor of philosophy at Oxford University
In this week's show we answer questions from Maggie, Charlotte, Bertie and Quinn with help from special guest expert Ofra Magidor who is a professor of philosophy at Oxford University Ofra Magidor is a philosophy expert and teaches at Oxford, he has all sorts of interesting questions and thoughts about unicorns and whether they're real. Next up we find out which species of rhino have two horns and which have only one, what they use them for and why their horns have got them into such trouble. Thirdly we discuss the unicorns of the sea, narwhals and the different ideas that exist about the reasons why they have horns and how the horns are actually a really long tooth! Check out Mel Kids here and try a subscription using the code SUN: https://melscience.com/GB-en/kids/sets/ If you're wondering 'Why a Subscription?', well guess what - we asked an expert and this is what they said: 'Subscriptions encourage spaced repetition which is critical for learning. A 1-time science box if fun, but it won't change a child's mindset or behaviour. For that we need to develop a habit of doing science on a regular basis. This is the real benefit of a MEL Science subscription, a regular hands-on kit, well explained, with interesting extra investigations and visualisations around it to develop scientific thinking. Over 9-12 months, kid's brains develop the confidence to inspect their world scientifically. How to think like a scientist and apply the scientific method is the core skill we are trying to develop.' Social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Twitter: @everythinguts Facebook: @everythingunderthesunbyMollyOldfield Website: www.everythingunderthesun.co.uk Find out how to submit an answer on our website. Molly Oldfield studied History at Oxford before becoming a QI elf, writing and researching questions for the BBC quiz show for twelve years. She has written three books. They are The Secret Museum, a book about all the things that are in museums that rarely, if ever, go on display; Wonders of the World’s Museums filled with things you can see, and Natural Wonders of the World about all kinds of creatures and places on our beautiful planet we call home. This podcast will also be published as Everything Under the Sun – A Year of Curious Questions in September 2021 by Ladybird at Penguin Random House. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 Ofra Magidor: http://www.magidor.com With thanks to Tyler Simmons Dale, Ash Gardner, The National Trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 9, 2021 · 23 min
79. Why does wind blow? Why do the clocks go forwards and backwards? Why do bees make honey? Ft special guest expert Kate Martin from The National Trust.
In this week's show we answer questions from Arlo, Grace, Georgie, Scarlett, Grace and Poppy with help from special guest expert Kate Martin who looks after beautiful places for The National Trust. Kate looks after National Trust land and nature in Formby in Liverpool including red squirrels, natterjack toads and miles of sandy beaches and sand dunes. It gets pretty windy where she works so she knows the answer to your questions about wind! She tells us all about why and how wind blows and how it works a bit like when you sit on a lilo and the air under your bottom moves to another part of the lilo. Next up we find out why the clocks in England go forwards in Spring and back in Winter, we discover who came up with the idea and how it was introduced into England. Thirdly we discuss bees and why they make honey to feed themselves in the winter as well as how they make this incredible stuff! Check out Mel Kids here and try a subscription using the code SUN: https://melscience.com/GB-en/kids/sets/ If you're wondering 'Why a Subscription?', well guess what - we asked an expert and this is what they said: 'Subscriptions encourage spaced repetition which is critical for learning. A 1-time science box if fun, but it won't change a child's mindset or behaviour. For that we need to develop a habit of doing science on a regular basis. This is the real benefit of a MEL Science subscription, a regular hands-on kit, well explained, with interesting extra investigations and visualisations around it to develop scientific thinking. Over 9-12 months, kid's brains develop the confidence to inspect their world scientifically. How to think like a scientist and apply the scientific method is the core skill we are trying to develop.' Social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Twitter: @everythinguts Facebook: @everythingunderthesunbyMollyOldfield Website: www.everythingunderthesun.co.uk Find out how to submit an answer on our website. Molly Oldfield studied History at Oxford before becoming a QI elf, writing and researching questions for the BBC quiz show for twelve years. She has written three books. They are The Secret Museum, a book about all the things that are in museums that rarely, if ever, go on display; Wonders of the World’s Museums filled with things you can see, and Natural Wonders of the World about all kinds of creatures and places on our beautiful planet we call home. This podcast will also be published as Everything Under the Sun – A Year of Curious Questions in September 2021 by Ladybird at Penguin Random House. Kate Martin on twitter: @NTFormby https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk With thanks to Tyler Simmons Dale, Ash Gardner, The National Trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 2, 2021 · 20 min
78. Why do bunnies hop? How do hens make eggs? How is a chick born? Why are some eggs speckled? With guest expert Peter Gallivan from the Royal Institution.
In this week's show we answer four questions from Gus, Coco, Heidi and Darcy. Peter Gallivan is in charge of things for families and children at the Royal Institution in London and writes a monthly feature for The Week, Junior Science & Nature magazine. Join us to find out how bunnies hop, all about how the different parts of an egg are made, how a chick hatches with a special tooth and how calcium affects the speckles on an egg. Check out Mel Kids here and try a subscription using the code SUN: https://melscience.com/GB-en/kids/sets/ If you're wondering 'Why a Subscription?', well guess what - we asked an expert and this is what they said: 'Subscriptions encourage spaced repetition which is critical for learning. A 1-time science box if fun, but it won't change a child's mindset or behaviour. For that we need to develop a habit of doing science on a regular basis. This is the real benefit of a MEL Science subscription, a regular hands-on kit, well explained, with interesting extra investigations and visualisations around it to develop scientific thinking. Over 9-12 months, kid's brains develop the confidence to inspect their world scientifically. How to think like a scientist and apply the scientific method is the core skill we are trying to develop.' Social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Twitter: @everythinguts Facebook: @everythingunderthesunbyMollyOldfield Website: www.everythingunderthesun.co.uk Find out how to submit an answer on our website. Molly Oldfield studied History at Oxford before becoming a QI elf, writing and researching questions for the BBC quiz show for twelve years. She has written three books. They are The Secret Museum, a book about all the things that are in museums that rarely, if ever, go on display; Wonders of the World’s Museums filled with things you can see, and Natural Wonders of the World about all kinds of creatures and places on our beautiful planet we call home. This podcast will also be published as Everything Under the Sun – A Year of Curious Questions in September 2021 by Ladybird at Penguin Random House. https://www.amazo n.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 @petergallivan With thanks to Tyler Simmons Dale, Audio Networks and Ash Gardner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 26, 2021 · 20 min
77. Why do nightingales sing the most beautiful song? Ft special guest expert Sam Lee. Why are peacocks so loud? How do tadpoles swim and what is the biggest tadpole in the world?
In this week's show we answer three questions from Bee, Rose and Alex with help from special guest expert Sam Lee. Sam is a folk singer and writer – author of the book The Nightingale, Notes on a Songbird – who leads adventures into the woods to play music with nightingales as they sing. Sam tells us about how nightingales sing at night, unlike most other birds and tells us about their beautiful song. Then we have a competition for you to win a copy of Sam's book for a grown up in your life! We find out why peacocks make such loud calls, because of where they come from scrubby woodland in India. We also chat about frogs, tadpoles, how they swim and the biggest ones in the world! Check out Mel Kids here and try a subscription using the code SUN: https://melscience.com/GB-en/kids/sets/ If you're wondering 'Why a Subscription?', well guess what - we asked an expert and this is what they said: 'Subscriptions encourage spaced repetition which is critical for learning. A 1-time science box if fun, but it won't change a child's mindset or behaviour. For that we need to develop a habit of doing science on a regular basis. This is the real benefit of a MEL Science subscription, a regular hands-on kit, well explained, with interesting extra investigations and visualisations around it to develop scientific thinking. Over 9-12 months, kid's brains develop the confidence to inspect their world scientifically. How to think like a scientist and apply the scientific method is the core skill we are trying to develop.' Social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Twitter: @everythinguts Facebook: @everythingunderthesunbyMollyOldfield Website: www.everythingunderthesun.co.uk Find out how to submit an answer on our website. Molly Oldfield studied History at Oxford before becoming a QI elf, writing and researching questions for the BBC quiz show for twelve years. She has written three books. They are The Secret Museum, a book about all the things that are in museums that rarely, if ever, go on display; Wonders of the World’s Museums filled with things you can see, and Natural Wonders of the World about all kinds of creatures and places on our beautiful planet we call home. This podcast will also be published as Everything Under the Sun – A Year of Curious Questions in September 2021 by Ladybird at Penguin Random House. Find out more about Sam Lee here - www.samleesong.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2021 · 12 min
76. Why do we wear red noses on Red Nose Day? With guest experts Emma Freud & Richard Curtis. Why is your elbow called a funny bone when it’s not funny? Why does bogie come out of your nose when you cry?
In this week's show we answer three questions from Laurie, Joud and Sonny with help from special guest experts Emma Freud and Richard Curtis. Emma Freud and Richard Curtis founded Red Nose Day and Comic Relief 35 years ago with comedian Lenny Henry. They tell us why we wear red noses and what Red Nose Day is all about. Our second question is about funny bones, we find out that it’s actually a nerve and there’s a great reason why it’s called a funny bone when it isn’t a bone and isn’t very funny! Thirdly we discover why snot comes out when you cry, how many sinuses you and why snot is a very useful thing for your body. Social media: Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Twitter: @everythinguts Facebook: @everythingunderthesunbyMollyOldfield Website: www.everythingunderthesun.co.uk Find out how to submit an answer on our website. Molly Oldfield studied History at Oxford before becoming a QI elf, writing and researching questions for the BBC quiz show for twelve years. She has written three books. They are The Secret Museum, a book about all the things that are in museums that rarely, if ever, go on display; Wonders of the World’s Museums filled with things you can see, and Natural Wonders of the World about all kinds of creatures and places on our beautiful planet we call home. This podcast will also be published as Everything Under the Sun – A Year of Curious Questions in September 2021 by Ladybird at Penguin Random House. - https://www.waterstones.com/book/everything-under-the-sun/molly-oldfield/9780241433461 Red Nose Day - https://www.comicrelief.com/rednoseday/ With thanks to Tyler Simmons Dale, Ash Gardner, Audio Networks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.