I Wonder Podcast

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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This question comes from David, who’s 10 years old. David asked, “I wonder if snakes can really predict earthquakes?” What an interesting thought! We’ve all heard stories about animals acting strangely before an earthquake hits, but is there any truth to this? Are snakes secret earthquake detectors? Let’s slither into this mystery and find out!

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What if the universe could experience another Big Bang? Join us on "I Wonder" as we tackle this intriguing possibility with Oliver's thought-provoking question about the future of our cosmos. We unravel the mysteries of the original Big Bang, focusing on how evidence like cosmic background radiation and the movement of galaxies validate this theory. As we explore cosmic phenomena, we ponder the likelihood of a second Big Bang through concepts like the Big Crunch, the Big Bounce, and the idea that other universes might host their own cosmic creations beyond our perception.

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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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It’s tempting to think that the bigger the brain, the smarter the person—but the answer isn’t that simple. Let’s dive into the science of brains, intelligence, and whether size really matters.

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