The Fact Detectives

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Fire Mar 03, 2022

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Tune in to learn some hot facts about fire! Like how does fire work? How do you stop a fire? And can eucalyptus trees really explode?

In this episode, Anika and Dexter catch up with Grant Williamson who studies wildfires and climate change at the university of Tasmania.

Press play to kindle your curiosity so you can learn all the fantastic facts about fire.

Guest: Grant Williamson who studies wildfires and climate change at the university of Tasmania
Hosts: Anika and Dexter
Production and sound design: Cinnamon Nippard
Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson

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Viruses Feb 17, 2022

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Are you sick of not knowing all the answers? Well the Fact Detectives are back with their 'catchiest' topic yet - viruses. What's the difference between viruses and germs? How do they spread? And what DO they have in common with zombies!?

In this episode, Anika and Dexter catch up with immunologist Catriona Nguyen-Robertson from Scienceworks. Join them as they find out all the nitty gritty facts about viruses!

This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks.

To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au.

Guest: Immunologist Catriona Nguyen-Robertson from Scienceworks

Hosts: Anika and Dexter

Production and sound design: Cinnamon Nippard

Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson

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Seahorses Feb 03, 2022

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Are seahorses really horses? Why do seahorses have curly tails? Do dad seahorses really have babies instead of the mums?

In this episode, Anika and Dexter catch up with marine biologist Mitch Brennen. Push play to swim into all the amazing facts about seahorses.

Guest: Mitch Brennan who is a marine biologist at the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and University of Technology, Sydney

Hosts: Anika and Dexter

Production and sound design: Cinnamon Nippard

Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson

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Volcanoes Jan 19, 2022

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What is a volcano? Are there any volcanoes in Australia? Could lava take over the whole world?

In this episode, Anika and Dexter catch up with Oskar Lindenmayer who is a geologist at Melbourne Museum. Join them as they bubble into all the boiling hot facts about volcanoes!

This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Melbourne Museum.

To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au.

Guest: Oskar Lindenmayer who is a geologist at Museums Victoria.

Hosts: Anika and Dexter

Production and sound design: Cinnamon Nippard

Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson

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Koalas Jan 06, 2022

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Are koalas bears? Why do they have such fluffy ears? What’s the pouch for? And why do koalas sleep all the time?

In this episode, Anika and Dexter catch up with zoologist Chris Humfrey. Press play to climb into all the amazing facts about one of Australia’s most iconic animals.

Guest: Zoologist Chris Humfrey
Hosts: Anika and Dexter
Production and sound design: Cinnamon Nippard
Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson

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The Sun Dec 23, 2021

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What is the sun made of? Why do we get sunburnt? And why do we have a day and a night?

In this episode, Anika and Dexter catch up with Tanya Hill who is an astronomer at the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks. Join them as they zoom into all the scorching facts about the sun!

This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au.

Guest: Dr Tanya Hill who is an astronomer at the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks

Hosts: Anika and Dexter

Production and sound design: Cinnamon Nippard

Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson

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Reindeer Dec 09, 2021

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Can reindeer really fly? Do their noses go red like Rudolph’s? And were Santa’s reindeer boys or girls?

Anika and Dexter catch up with Lindsay Murray who is an animal psychologist at the University of Chester in the UK.

Press play to leap into all the amazing facts about reindeer! And if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to factdetectives@kinderling.com.au

Guest: Lindsay Murray is an animal psychologist at the University of Chester in the UK
Hosts: Anika and Dexter
Production and sound design: Cinnamon Nippard
Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson

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Seastars Nov 25, 2021

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Are seastars the same as star fish? Where are their eyes? And can they really grow their arms back?

In this episode, Anika and Dexter catch up with Melanie MacKenzie who is a marine biologist at Museums Victoria. Join them as they dive into all the amazing facts about seastars!

This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Melbourne Museum.

Guest: Melanie MacKenzie is a marine biologist at Museums Victoria.

Hosts: Anika and Dexter

Production and sound design: Cinnamon Nippard

Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson

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Whales Nov 11, 2021

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In this episode, Anika and Dexter catch up with Vanessa Pirotta who is a wildlife scientist and science communicator.

Press play to dive into all the amazing facts about whales, including: can whales sing? How do they breathe? Do they have teeth? And why are some whales so bumpy?

Guest: Vanessa Pirotta who is a wildlife scientist and science communicator.

Hosts: Anika and Dexter

Production and sound design: Cinnamon Nippard

Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson

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Black Holes Aug 10, 2021

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In this episode, Anika and Dexter catch up with Kirsten Banks who fills us in on the inescapable facts about black holes!

Press play to hear all the mysterious facts like: What is a blackhole? What would happen if you fell into one? And, could a black hole eat the earth....?

Guest: Kirsten Banks - Wiradjuri astrophysicist and science communicator
Hosts: Anika and Dexter  

Producer: Cinnamon Nippard
Sound Design: Darcy Milne
Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson

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