Science's Not Boring

About Science's Not Boring

A groundbreaking podcast for curious kids aged 4-12 that proves science is anything but dull. Join our fictional AI hosts Mira, a brilliant 9-year-old, and her younger brother Finn, age 7, as they explore the incredible world of science. From exploding volcanoes and black holes to deadly venom and the tiny machines inside your own body, each episode uncovers the most astonishing, surprising, and sometimes mind-bending wonders of science - explained in a way that actually makes sense to kids. Whether you're discovering how rockets blast into space, why dinosaurs ruled the Earth, what really happens inside a thunderstorm, how your brain pulls off impossible tricks, or why the ocean's deepest creatures glow in the dark - Science Is Not Boring transforms big scientific ideas into unforgettable stories that ignite curiosity and wonder. Because science isn't a pile of facts to memorize. It's the story of how everything works - and how we figure it out. A note on why we use AI. For us, AI allows us to deliver learning at a scale and quality that previously would have been too expensive. If we make the odd technical error, or the sound goes a bit funny, bear with us, we're trying our best. We hope you enjoy the show!

Publisher

Kidopoly

Category

education · kids & family · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jun 2026

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

55 of 116 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   What is a supernova?

   Mira and Finn explore the explosive cosmic event of a supernova, revealing how giant stars end their lives in a brilliant, universe-altering spectacle.

2. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Who was Dmitri Mendeleev?

   Host Mira and Host Finn explore the life and groundbreaking work of chemist Dmitri Mendeleev, who organized the elements, in this interview.

3. 

   9 Oct 2026

   What is a Portuguese man o' war?

   Host Emily Calandrelli explores the fascinating biology of the Portuguese man o' war, revealing how this "sea monster" is actually a colony of tiny, coordinated animals.

Inside a recent episode

How does the voice work?

Published 29 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] One thousand times? In a single second? That's faster than a hummingbird's wings. Exactly! It's one of the fastest moving parts in the human body. Let's dive into the anatomy and find out how your body is basically a built-in, highly complex musical instrument. Okay, so where is this musical instrument? Is it in my mouth? Actually, it starts a bit lower. Right in the middle of your neck, there's a tube called your larynx or your voice box. Is that where the Adam's apple is? You got it! Inside that little box are your vocal cords, but they aren't really strings like on a guitar. They're more like two tiny, squishy flaps of muscle and tissue that stretch horizontally across your windpipe. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

90 ratings

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