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Who was Ernest Rutherford?

Have you ever wondered what you are really made of? Get ready for a mind-bending scientific adventure into the invisible universe! In this exciting episode of Science is

What is a tsunami?

Have you ever wondered what creates the most powerful waves on Earth? Get ready for a splash, because today we are diving deep into the amazing science of tsunamis! Did y

What is melanin?

Have you ever wondered why your best friend has brown eyes, your cousin has bright red hair, or your grandpa's hair is turning completely grey? It all comes down to

What was the Tyrannosaurus Rex?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stand next to a real-life Tyrannosaurus Rex? In this roaring episode of Science is Not Boring, Mira and Finn travel back 6

Why did feathers evolve?

Have you ever wondered why birds have feathers, or how parrots get their dazzling, bright colours? Get ready for a mind-blowing time-travel adventure that goes all the wa

What is a microwave?

Have you ever wondered how that magic box in your kitchen heats up your food so fast? It doesn't use fire or hot air! Instead, microwaves use a super cool machine ca

What is a stealth plane?

Have you ever wondered how to hide a giant, 65-foot airplane in the sky? Find out on this incredible episode of Science is Not Boring! Join Mira and Finn as they explore

What is a plant defense?

Have you ever wondered why chopping onions makes you cry, or why hot peppers make your mouth feel like it's on fire? It turns out, plants are secretly genius chemica

Why did camels grow thick fur?

Have you ever wondered why animals like camels and monkeys wear thick, fuzzy winter coats in the hottest places on Earth? It sounds completely bananas, right?! If you wor

What was the first battery?

Did you know the battery inside your favorite toy actually started with... a dead frog?! In this shockingly fun episode of Science is Not Boring, Mira and Finn travel bac

What are extremophiles?

Have you ever wondered if real aliens exist out in space? To find out, astrobiologists aren't just looking at the stars—they are exploring the most extreme, impossib

What is a fruit?

Did you know that almost everything you think you know about fruits and vegetables might be wrong?! It is true! Join Mira and Finn on a wild trip to the produce aisle as

What is an earthworm?

Did you know there is a squishy creature living right under your feet that has ten tiny hearts, zero bones, and absolutely no eyes? Welcome to the wild, wiggly world of t

What is a big cat?

Did you know that not every large feline is actually a "big cat"? Get ready to roar into the wild world of zoology to discover what makes a big cat a true big cat! Join M

What is uranium?

Have you ever wondered what the heaviest natural element on Earth is? Get ready to dive inside the incredible, invisible world of atoms in this mind-blowing episode all a

How do tadpoles turn into frogs?

Did you know a single mother frog can lay up to 20,000 squishy eggs at once? That's enough to fill a massive sports arena! Join Mira and Finn on an incredible underw

What is a marsupial?

Have you ever wondered what makes animals in Australia so weird and wonderful? Get ready to explore the incredible world of marsupials! Over 50 million years ago, the con

What was the first photograph?

Have you ever tried sitting completely still without blinking, itching, or sneezing for eight whole hours? That’s exactly what you had to do to be in the very first photo

What is the colossal squid?

Are you ready to dive into the darkest, most freezing parts of the ocean? Join Mira and Finn on Science's Not Boring as they search for a real-life deep-sea monster:

What is the rock cycle?

Did you know that the ground beneath your feet is actually a giant, endless recycling machine? Join Mira and Finn on an epic geological adventure to discover the secrets