How do snakes and spiders make venom?

We all know it’s important to use sunscreen in the hot Australian sun, but what exactly is sunscreen? And how does it work? Nij and the kids are joined by dermatologist Professor Pablo Fernández-Peñas for a slippery, summery and sparkling journey. 

It's time to get nosy as we answer: What is snot? What are boogers? How is snot made and why do we have it? Nij and the kids join Associate Professor Kim Murphy on a slimy slip and slide through some giant nostrils. 

<p>The grass is wet, but there’s been no rain, and the skies are clear... What explains the dampness covering everything on a cool morning? It's called dew! </p><p>Meteorologist and ABC weather presenter Nate Byrne joins Nij and the kids to explain what exactly dew is, and where ... Show More

<p>Un homme de la Gold Coast qui s'est filmé en train d'emmener son serpent de compagnie faire du surf a été condamné à une amende par les autorités de la faune australienne.</p><br><p>Traduction :</p><p>A Gold Coast man who filmed himself taking his pet snake for a surf has been ... Show More

Uh-oh! Princess Papillon is in BIG trouble—a giant spider monster is causing chaos! 🕷️😱 But don't worry, Pirate Kiki and the Super Pirates are on their way to save the day! 🏴‍☠️💨 Will they use their super gadgets to outsmart the nasty spider? 🛠️🤔 Or will Butterfly Island be ... Show More

In case you ever get bitten or stung by a spider, snake, or scorpion it would be good to know what to do.  How dangerous is it?  What precautions can you take?  What should you do if you’re bitten or stung?  In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: Simple ways to tell if a snake... 

The Fellas headed to Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo! They spoke to some of the key figures within the zoo and spoke about some of the amazing work the Irwin family have developed. Huge thank you to Spotify for making this tour to Australia possible! 165TH FLOOR CLOTHING COMING OCTOB ... Show More

People think alligators and crocodiles are really scary - and lots of people don’t understand the difference between them. But wildlife biologist Venetia Briggs-Gonzalez says they are very cool and helps us get to the bottom of their distinctive qualities!Got a Moment of Um quest ... Show More

Lie back as we float past the mangroves and through the wetlands of the great Florida Everglades. Perhaps we'll see some of the hundreds of animal species that live here. Keep an eye out for alligators, chorus frogs, and panthers!  

This week, mind reading children, scientists find a new gene in the lung cancer cocktail, and satnav or map-nav - what's greener? Plus we become biological weapons inspectors and explore nature's arsenal of venoms, poisons and toxins, including a scorpion's sting that can highlig ... Show More

<p>Fangs. Rattles. Misconceptions. Crawl out from under your rock for the angelic rattle of one of the world’s most maligned, misunderstood, gorgeous, mysterious, efficient creatures. Herpetology professor, rattlesnake scientist and thus, Crotalologist Dr. Emily Taylor discusses ... Show More

In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco are learning all about our eight-legged friends, spiders! To find out more, they are speaking with Taylor Cook, the wildlife care supervisor for the entomology department at the San Diego Zoo. Some people might find arachnids a little scary, ... Show More