In his essay “The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics”, the physicist Eugine Wigner said that “the enormous usefulness of mathematics in the natural sciences is something bordering on the mysterious”. This statement was inspired by...

Historically, the union between Shiva and Parvati was a glorious one: a sacred combination which brought fertility and connection to all living things. Yet a rift had grown between these two forces. Setting out to prove the importance of...

One year ago, Abha Dawesar was living in blacked-out Manhattan post-Sandy, scrounging for power to connect. As a novelist, she was struck by this metaphor: Have our lives now become fixated on the drive to digitally connect, while we...

This week we answer skeptics like Descartes with empiricism. Hank explains John Locke’s primary and secondary qualities and why George Berkeley doesn’t think that distinction works -- leaving us with literally nothing but our minds,...

We've learned about rationalism and empiricism as the two important movements in early modern philosophy, and the most important one that followed was idealism, which was an attempt to adapt and synthesize these previous two schools....

In this episode we examine the topic: Manichaeism: The Silk Road Religion

Neuroscience has enabled us to explain how the brain affects the body. Yet there is no theory to explain how the matter of the brain creates thought and experience. Is consciousness inexplicable because it is not part of the material...

Neuroscience has enabled us to explain how the brain affects the body. Yet there is no theory to explain how the matter of the brain creates thought and experience. Is consciousness inexplicable because it is not part of the material...

One day, Maya and Stanley the stick insect bump into the Ugly Duckling. What will happen to the Ugly Duckling when she grows up? Discover how animals grow, change and give birth to little ones in this classic story.

Meet Holly the honey bee, a very busy bee with an important job to do! Sent by Quinnie the Queen Bee, Holly and her new friend Stanley, explore Scarecrow Plough whilst keeping an eye out for tasty nectar. Watch as they discover how...

During the day, Luna loves playing outside in the warm sun. Why can’t it always be daytime and playtime? Why does it become dark and cold when the sun sets? One night, Luna makes a new friend, Mr. Bat. Join Luna as she learns about the...

Lorry the lorikeet is looking for a new home, but he needs some help. Why do different animals live in different places? Is it because they need different things to thrive? Join Maya and Stanley the stick insect as they help design...

Watch Stanley the stick insect as he is sent back in time! Join him and his new friend, Kara the Kangaroo, as they explore how the Dharawal People used plants and animals for each part of their lives. Learn how we can use Australian...

In this episode we examine the topic: Mandaeism: The Last Gnostic Religion?

Oh no! There’s trouble in Whoopsie Land! Maya and Uncle Greg are off to help Mayor Tumble in the chocolate factory. Chocolate has melted all over the floor and fairy floss is floating in the air! Can Maya and Uncle Greg save the day?

When Maya goes on holidays, Stanley the stick insect volunteers to looks after her veggie patch. Can he keep all the plants and animals healthy and happy? Join Stanley as he learns how to care for the garden!

Join Maya as she makes lots of new friends like Stanley the stick insect and Katie the caterpillar. Have fun playing hide and seek together and learn to make amazing discoveries by looking carefully at the world around us.

Meet Zip, an alien from the planet Sunray. One day, Zip travels all the way to Earth and bumps into Luna! Maybe she can answer some big questions for him. Why does the sun rise and set every day? Why do the seasons change? Join Zip and...

Nala and Ellie the elephant are playing together in the sun. Suddenly, Ellie realises how much she misses her butterfly friend Bettina, who lives in another country. How can Ellie’s friends help her to deliver a message to Bettina? Find...

Meet Maya the Plant Detective. Help her find clues to solve a very puzzling mystery: why are her plants sad? Discover that plants, animals and people all need things like water, food and air to stay alive and happy.

It’s time for the Great Toy Race! Which toy will move the fastest? Discover how we can move different toys by pushing and pulling. Will friction slow things down? Watch now to find out. On your marks, get set, GO!

How do we make our food, clothes and homes? Many of these things are made from parts of plants and animals. Join Maya and discover how we make everyday items!

Yum, pasta! Did you know that pasta comes in different shapes and sizes? How can we change the shape of pasta dough? How can we stretch or break it? Learn all about push and pull forces and become the best Pasta Artist ever!

Welcome to Whoopsie Land, where people drive marshmallow cars, wear paper clothing and live in chocolate buildings! What a funny place! However, Whoopsie Land is in trouble. Join Greg as he helps Mayor Tumble solve some big problems.