Science Queeries

28 Jan 2026

Waddle We Know About Penguins?

Animals, Biology, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Penguins may live at the bottom of the world, but they’ve risen to the very top of our hearts.

For Penguin Awareness Day, Dr Cat and archeologist Dr Wenjing Yu are sliding onto the Antarctic ice to celebrate these iconic birds. Having voyaged to Antartica as part of Homeward Bound, a leadership program for women and non-binary people in STEM, they encountered thousands of penguins in the wild. They chat about the penguins they met, what makes penguins such extreme overachievers, and why life in the cold demands clever adaptations.

From first impressions to deep dives into penguin behaviour, survival, and sheer charisma, this episode proves that you don’t need to fly to be cool. Sometimes the best science comes with a tuxedo and a clumsy belly slide.

Originally aired 20th January, 2026.

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5 Mar 2026

Toad-ally Thirsty: Going Out with a Bang

Animals, Biology, Reproduction, Science & Medicine

When frogs face a life-threatening disease, you'd expect them to hunker down and focus on survival. But nature sometimes has ...

24 Feb 2026

Good Moon Rising: The Science of Lunar New Year

Astronomy, History, Science & Medicine, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Chúc mừng năm mới! 恭喜发财! 새해 복 많이 받으세요! Happy New Year! Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of people ...

15 Feb 2026

Sea-ing Change in Sydney Harbour

Biology, Environment, Natural Sciences, Science & Medicine, Sustainability

Sydney Harbour is one of the most iconic waterways in the world — but beneath the postcard views lies a ...