Nanogirl's Great Science Adventures

A science podcast for kids that visits schools around motu to answer their burning questions and show them the wonders of discovery.

Hosted by Dr Michelle Dickinson

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What would happen if you got sucked into a black hole?

Season 2 / Episode 1
Nanogirl goes on an adventure to find out what would happen if a person got sucked into a black hole.
Nanogirl (left) with students from Cobham Intermediate and Professor David Wiltshire from the University of Canterbury (right)

What's the smartest animal?

Season 2 / Episode 2
Join Nanogirl as she takes a trip to Auckland Zoo to find out what the smartest animal is.
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Can we make plastic that's better for the environment?

Season 2 / Episode 3
Nanogirl finds out if we can make plastic that's not so bad for the environment.
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Can fish talk?

Season 2 / Episode 4
Nanogirl goes in search of a conversation with some fish.
Both juvenile and adult snapper gather in the marine reserve around Goat Island near Leigh in New Zealand.

Where does electricity come from?

Season 2 / Episode 5
Hold onto your hats - Nanogirl discovers where some of our electricity comes from and it's blowing a gale.
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How do planes fly?

Season 2 / Episode 6
Nanogirl crash lands at Whenuapai Airforce Base with Juanita and some friends from Papakura Intermediate, to find out how planes fly. Handy information for keeping her Jetvolt in the air...
A C-130 Hercules has disappeared en route to Antarctica, the Chilean air force said in a statement.

Why do bees buzz?

Season 2 / Episode 7
Nanogirl finds out why bees buzz.
The queen bee surrounded by bees.

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