Andrea Boyd grew up loving the science fiction series Star Trek. And when she wasn't at school, conducting science experiments or staring at the TV, she was staring at the sky.
But when the world's best engineers built the International Space Station, Andrea realised science fact was better than science fiction. She worked hard to become their only Aussie fl ... Show More
Jul 2023
INTRODUCING - Fierce Girls Season 9
We asked for your Fierce Girls stories, and wow, you delivered! You'll hear inspiring stories by Fierce listeners just like you about a polar explorer, a jockey, a marathon runner, and a robotics pioneer just to name a few! You'll hear five of the best stories spun by listeners o ... Show More
1m 14s
Oct 2023
Chloe Hayden - the girl who put autism in the spotlight
Chloe had always felt like a bit of an alien. She just didn't really get most other kids, and they didn't get her either. When she learned she was autistic, she started writing about the world through her eyes, and she found lots of fans who had similar brains. But when she took ... Show More
11m 54s
Jan 2015
Amazing Grace Princess of Space — Every Creature
In the black depths of space, where star ships travel faster than the law, there is a new and wild frontier. Colonists settle strange planets, pirates smuggle exotic goods, and bold heroes eke out livings with the sweat of their brows and the triggers of their blasters. In this b ... Show More
17m 28s
Sep 2023
Floating, Music and Tortillas
Join Elliot and his friends on a space adventure in this episode of Stories for Kids! Elliot wants to become an astronaut and be just like his hero, Ellen Ochoa the first Hispanic woman to journey into space. In this episode, you can learn about important skills such as teamwork ... Show More
8m 16s
Dec 2023
How Do You Build a Space Station?
Twenty-five years ago, last week (December 6, 2008), the International Space Station was created. Bob Cabana, astronaut and Associate Administrator of NASA, was on that special mission. He is with us today to talk about what it felt like to be a part of that historic event, his a ... Show More
40m 13s