Wow in the World
The #1 science podcast for kids and their grown-ups. Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share stories about the latest news in science, technology, and innovation. Stories that give kids hope, agency and make us all say "WOW"!
New episodes come out every Monday for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+, Wondery+ Kids on Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 1032
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Tinkerclass (Week 1 Day 5): Reflect & Share
It's day 5 of TINKERCLASS--the reflect and share phase. Today we share your reflections from this week's project inspired from the episode, Hugomatic 3000!
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Fri 11 Sep 2020
Tinkerclass (Week 1 Day 4): Improve & Retest
It's day 4 of TINKERCLASS--the improve and retest phase. See if you can improve your invention from yesterday, test it again, and then share your results with us! This week's project features the Wow…
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Thu 10 Sep 2020
Tinkerclass (Week 1 Day 3): Create & Test
It's day 3 of TINKERCLASS--the create and test phase. Look around your home for to build out your plan from yesterday. This week's project features the Wow in the World episode, Hugomatic 3000!
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Wed 09 Sep 2020
Tinkerclass (Week 1 Day 2): Explore & Plan
It's day 2 of TINKERCLASS--the explore and plan phase. Look around your home for a problem you'd like to solve. This week's project features the Wow in the World episode, Hugomatic 3000!
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Tue 08 Sep 2020
Tinkerclass (Week 1 Day 1): Hugomatic 3000 And The Future of Soft Robotics
Sometimes, the cold, metallic touch of a robot doesn't quite cut it; whether that be when studying small, delicate jellyfish in the wild ... or building the world's most advanced huggable robot! Afte…
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Mon 07 Sep 2020
A Sunbrella For The Planet (encore)
Summer days are getting hotter and hotter! For us humans, it's as easy as drinking a cool glass of water, lathering ourselves in sunscreen and putting up a parasol! But what about the planet? How do …
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Mon 31 Aug 2020
Hey Baby Island, How'd You Get Here? - When Underwater Volcanoes Grow UP! (encore)
If you could take one item to a desert island what would it be? A pacifier? A rattle? How about a diaper? Well that might be just what you need if you're visiting an itty bitty baby island! Join Mind…
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Mon 24 Aug 2020
Scaredy Sharks & The Science of Fear (encore)
Heights? Darkness? Orcas? Turns out, everyone's afraid of something! Even the Great White Shark, the most fearsome predator in the seven seas! But afraid of what? And why? And how can this fear impac…
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Mon 17 Aug 2020
Getting Nosey About the Science of Smell (encore)
Scientists have long known that different people experience different smells, well...differently! But Why? And How? Join Mindy and Guy Raz in their new backyard Ol'Factory of bottled up odors, as the…
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Mon 10 Aug 2020
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Peanut Butter Diamonds (encore)
In the season finale of Two Whats?! and A Wow! Mindy and Guy Raz are trying to turn peanut butter into... diamonds?! We've got answers AND challenges for you on today's sparkly round of Two Whats?! A…
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Fri 07 Aug 2020
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - What's That Smell? (encore)
Why are Mindy and Guy Raz investigating Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion? And what does this have to do with smells?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's smelly round of Two Whats?! And A W…
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Thu 06 Aug 2020
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Sweat Like A Pig (encore)
Why is Guy Raz confused about Mindy's latest opinion piece for Reggie's newsletter? And what does this have to do with pigs?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's oinking round of Two W…
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Wed 05 Aug 2020
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Butt Bubble Breathing (encore)
Why does Mindy want Guy Raz to model his scuba gear after aquatic beetles? And what does this have to do with the science of breathing?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's breath-taki…
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Tue 04 Aug 2020
Here Comes The Sun-Powered Energy! (encore)
It's Cyber Funday on Wow in the World, and Mindy is taking full advantage of all the good deals! Sales on everything thing she's ever wanted and everything she never even knew she wanted! But is her …
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Mon 03 Aug 2020
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Cry-Thru (encore)
Why is Mindy selling puppy dog calendars from her window? And what does this have to do with the science of tears?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's tearful round of Two Whats?! And…
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Fri 31 Jul 2020
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Kangaroo, How Do You Do? (encore)
Why is Guy Raz worried that Mindy's ice cream will melt in her jeans?! And what does this have to do with kangaroos?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's hopping round of Two Whats?! A…
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Thu 30 Jul 2020
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Wildest Dreams (encore)
Why was Mindy a maple syrup donut last night?! And what does this have to do with the science of dreams?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's dreamy round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We'…
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Wed 29 Jul 2020
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Metallic-wha?! (encore)
Why does Guy Raz think Mindy is starting a heavy metal band? And what does this have to do with the science behind metals?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's shiny round of Two Whats…
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Tue 28 Jul 2020
Pull A Face! The Science Of Four-Legged Facial Mimicry (encore)
Hook your fingers in your cheeks, push your nose up with your thumb and strap yourselves in as Mindy and Guy head to the Interspecies Face Pulling World Championships to see the best funny face maker…
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Mon 27 Jul 2020
Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Blink and You'll Miss It! (encore)
Why is Guy Raz wearing a new pair of glasses Mindy made? And what does this have to do with the science of blinking?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's eye-opening round of Two Whats…
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Fri 24 Jul 2020
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