I Wonder Podcast

Ever wondered how those colossal metal birds we call airplanes manage to defy gravity and glide effortlessly through the skies? Get ready to unlock the secrets of flight as we unravel the science and engineering marvels that keep these giants airborne.
Join us on an exploration inspired by young Samantha’s curiosity, where we talk about the four fundamental forces: gravity, lift, thrust, and drag. Then we cover how the unique design of airplane wings, combined with powerful engines, creates the perfect synergy to overcome these forces, allowing planes to soar with ease.

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Unlock the secret language of horses as we embark on a fascinating exploration inspired by Erika''s intriguing question about equine communication.
Horses might not speak with words, but their movements are full of meaning and insight. Discover how the position of a horse's ears can indicate curiosity or annoyance, and how their eyes and tails reveal their emotions and intentions. And from the powerful neighs that call out to distant friends to the tender knickers find out how each sound serves a purpose.
This episode promises a profound understanding of how horses connect with each other and us.

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Could a massive blob of water floating in space reveal the secrets of the universe? Join us as we uncover the mind-boggling discovery of a 12 billion-year-old water vapour cloud and what it means for the potential of life beyond Earth.
Photo Credit: Nasa
"This image, an artist's concept, illustrates a quasar, or feeding black hole, similar to APM 08279+5255, where astronomers discovered huge amounts of water vapor. Gas and dust likely form a torus around the central black hole, with clouds of charged gas above and below. X-rays emerge from the very central region, while thermal infrared radiation is emitted by dust throughout most of the torus. While this figure shows the quasar's torus approximately edge-on, the torus around APM 08279+5255 is likely positioned face-on from our point of view."

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Today’s question comes from Arianna, who’s 14 years old. Arianna asked, “Can we really use our minds to manifest what we want?” Wow, this is a deep question—and it’s something that people have been asking for centuries! So, let’s dig into it. Can our thoughts actually shape our reality?

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What secrets do those mysterious white trails left by airplanes hold?

Join us as we unravel the science behind contrails, those striking icy patterns in the sky that are more than just visual spectacles.

Discover how the interaction between aircraft exhaust and the frigid air at cruising altitudes creates these fascinating formations, akin to seeing your breath on a cold day.

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Is there something you’ve been wondering about that you think would make a great episode of I Wonder? We’d love to hear from you! Submit your question through our website, and you might just hear it featured on an upcoming episode!
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