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Incredible Questions Of Science by Science Fuse

Incredible Questions Of Science by Science Fuse

By Science Fuse

Come let's dive into the fascinating world of science. Together let's explore some of the most mind-boggling questions of the universe featuring incredible stuff from blackholes, viruses, tiny honey bees from your garden to inspirational female scientists from around the world! These are Pakistan's first science stories curated in both Urdu and English. This is a project by Science Fuse, a social enterprise which works to change how science is communicated to & perceived by children & young people in Pakistan.
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Claudia Alexander - The space scientist who went to explore the solar system

Incredible Questions Of Science by Science FuseNov 03, 2020

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Claudia Alexander - The space scientist who went to explore the solar system

Claudia Alexander - The space scientist who went to explore the solar system

Claudia Alexander was a passionate space scientist. She played a vital role in the Galileo missions, through which NASA explored the farthest corners of our solar system. She also encouraged women from diverse social and economic backgrounds to pursue science. In her free time, she likes to go horseback riding and writes science fiction books. She believes that anyone can be a scientist and make great discoveries that improve the way we live.

Nov 03, 202011:16
Marie Tharp - The Geologist who made a map of the ocean!

Marie Tharp - The Geologist who made a map of the ocean!

Marie Tharp was an American geologist who translated research data from the oceans into detailed maps drawn by hand. She also discovered evidence which proves that the earth once had a single continent and then gradually, it broke into the seven continents we know today.  After working on the land for fifteen years, Tharp finally went to research in the sea, in places like Africa, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia.

Nov 03, 202023:26
Tu Youyou - The biologist who brought eastern fusion to western medicine!

Tu Youyou - The biologist who brought eastern fusion to western medicine!

Tu Youyou is the first woman from China to win a Nobel prize. When she was 15 years old, she was diagnosed with tuberculosis. When she regained her health, she was determined to pursue a career in medicine. She took the wisdom of  traditional remedies from her culture and combined it with the knowledge of  Western medicine. After years of dedicated work and difficult circumstances, she won a Nobel prize in medicine for her discoveries that led to a new cure for malaria in 2015.

Nov 03, 202009:46
Why do we yawn?

Why do we yawn?

Why do we yawn?

Nov 03, 202010:34
What do plants eat?

What do plants eat?

Any living thing needs food and nourishment to grow big and strong. But are there some living beings who can get their food from thin air? Not only do they make their food from chemicals in the air, but they also provide many benefits to human beings! Find out the answer to this incredible question with our science communicator, Arooj Khalid. 

Sep 25, 202011:17
poday kia khaatay hain?

poday kia khaatay hain?

Kisi bhi jandaar ko barhnay aur takatwar bannay k liye khanay peenay aur nash-o-numa ki zaroorat hoti hai. Lakin kya hamaray ass pass kuch jandar esay bhi hain, jo apni zarooryat sirf hawa se poori kar letay hain? Aj apne science communicator k sath is sawal ka jawab talash karain aur janniye un jandaron k baray me jo hawa aur pani se kuch chemicals le kar apna khana khud tayyar kar letay hain aur sath hi sath insanon ko bhi beshumar faiday faraham kartay hain.

Sep 25, 202009:18
Jocelyn Burnell aur Khalla say aanay waala ajeeb-o-ghareeb signal

Jocelyn Burnell aur Khalla say aanay waala ajeeb-o-ghareeb signal

Jocelyn Bell ko bachpan say he sitaaron say mohabbat thee! Iss  mohabbat ki badolat he tou wo astrophysicist- yaani falkiaat ki sainsdaan bani theen! Magar ek din apni lab main akailay bethee Jocelyn ko apnay telescope k result main ek ajeeb o ghareeb signal nazar aya! Maano, door khalla main baithee koi cheez unhain paighaam bhej rahee ho! Kya ye signal kisee khalaai makhlooq ka tha? Ya kya iss k peechay koi uss say bhe ziaada hairat-angaiz cheez thee? Jaannay k liye suniye humara ye dilchasp podcast! (huhuhuhuhu)

Sep 10, 202008:45
Jocelyn Burnell: The scientist who received a strange signal from space

Jocelyn Burnell: The scientist who received a strange signal from space

Jocelyn bell always loved the stars! That's why she chose to become an astrophysicist! But one night, when Jocelyn was alone in her lab, analysing the ginormous amount of data produced by her telescope, she noticed something peculiar. It seemed like a message from outer space! What was this strange message? Were little green aliens trying to communicate with her? Or was this message coming from some place even stranger? Listen on to find out! (muahahahahh)

Sep 10, 202010:47
What use are crocodile tears?

What use are crocodile tears?

This week we went into our garden and looked for a very special friend to tell us a story! Who is our friend you ask? Sorry, thats a secret but you can find by listening to this week's podcast and learn more about the fascinating friendships in the animal kingdom. Find out how animals help each other survive in the most unimaginable and strange ways. But behold, some tiny little creatures may only look small but they are very greedy and dangerous!

Sep 04, 202008:13
Aakhir magarmach ke ansu kis kaam kay?

Aakhir magarmach ke ansu kis kaam kay?

Iss haftay hum apnay garden main gaye ek bohat khaas dost ki kahaani sunnay k liye. Magar Bhai ye khaas dost aakhir hai kaun? 

Hmmmm. Ye tou ek raaz hai. 

Wesay. Jaantay hain alag alag jaanwar bhe aapas main Dosti kartay hain. Inn ajeeb-o-ghareeb dostion k baaray main jaannay k liye suniyay humaara iss haftay ka podcast. Jiss main aap jaanain gay k kaisay inn jaanwaron ki dosti innhain faida pohanchaati hai. Aur haan! Hum kuch chotay chotay jaanwaron say bhe millain gay! Jo dekhnay main tou shayad kuch khaas na lagain magar asal main barray laalchi aur khatarnaak hain!

Sep 04, 202005:23
25 crore saal puraani balla kiss nai dhoondi?

25 crore saal puraani balla kiss nai dhoondi?

Kya aap jaantay hain, aaj say kai saal pehlay iss zameen per buildings say bhe barray khaufnaak jaanwar rehtay thay! Inn ajeeb-o-ghareeb jaanwaron ka naam tha dinosaurs! Aap nay inn k baaray main suna tou zaroor ho ga! Magar ek baat batain.....hamain inn dinosaurs k baaray main itna kuch kaisay pata? 

Chaliye! Humaray saath uneesween sadi kay England main, ek aisee khatoon ki kahaani sunnain jiss nai kuch aisay dinosaurs daryaaft kiye k uss zamaanay k sainsdaan bhe hakkay bakkay reh gaye. Iss khatoon ka naam tha Mary Anning

Aug 27, 202013:53
Who found the 250 million year old monster?

Who found the 250 million year old monster?

Did you know that millions of years ago, some scary looking creatures, as big as a 10 story building, roamed this earth! You've probably heard of them. They're called dinosaurs! 

But how do we know so much about these pre-historic beings?

Come with us! To 19th Century England to meet the brilliant woman whose fascinating dinosaur discoveries flabbergasted even the most brilliant scientists of that time! Her name was Mary Anning.

Aug 27, 202009:47
Are there Superheroes around us?

Are there Superheroes around us?

Do you believe in superpowers? Have you ever seen superheroes? In this episode, our Science Communicator, Imama Owaisi will tell you about incredible living beings with mind blowing superpowers. Surprisingly, they're neither humans nor animals. So, what are they? Let's find out together!

Aug 20, 202009:56
Kia aap ne kabhi asli superheroes dekhe hain?

Kia aap ne kabhi asli superheroes dekhe hain?

Kia superpowers asal mein hoten hain? Kia aap nay kabhi asli superheroes dekhey hain? Aye hamaray Science Communicator, Waqas Nasir ke sath janiye un jandaaron k barey mein, jin k pas bari khas superpowers hain. Janab yeh jaandar na to insaan hain aur na he janwar! Phir bhala yeh kia hain?

Aug 20, 202009:10
Can we see without our eyes?

Can we see without our eyes?

Is it possible to use your voice in a way that it becomes your sight? Our brilliant Science Communicator, Moeez Ahmed Khan will tell you about animals who can do just that. Find out how these animals use sound to locate objects, even food for themselves!

Aug 12, 202009:06
Kia hum aankhoun kay baghair dekh saktay hain?

Kia hum aankhoun kay baghair dekh saktay hain?

Kia ankhon kay bghair dekhna mumkin hai? Kia hum awaz ki madad se dekh saktey hain? Miss Imama apko btayen ge un jaanwaron k barey mein jo apni awaz ki madad se dekhtay hain!!!

Aug 12, 202009:01
Who was the woman that was smarter than a computer?

Who was the woman that was smarter than a computer?

This week, your science communicator, Miss Adan will tell you the story of an incredible woman, Katherine Johnson, who was an expert in the language of rockets! Join her to find out how this woman, who was smarter than a computer braved many hardships in her life to follow her passion. But first, we have a question for you. How does a rocket know which direction it will take and how high it will go? Listen to this week's Science Story to find the answers!

Jul 30, 202015:19
Computer say bhe zyada hoshyaar aurat kaun thee?

Computer say bhe zyada hoshyaar aurat kaun thee?

Kya rocket ko khalaa mein bhejne kay liye sirf fuel ki hi zarurat hoti hai? Akhir aik rocket ko kaisay pata ke us nay kis rastay per jana hai? Is haftay chaliye hamaray saath aik shandaar safar per jahan hum aap ko milwain gay aik aisi aurat say jo rockets ki zubaan main maahir thi! Inka naam tha Katherine Johnson. Lekin is computer se bhi zyada hoshyaar khatoon ko zindagi main kayi mushkilaat ka saamna karna para. Tou chalain suntay hain inki kahani, apki science communicator Miss Imama ki zubaani!

Jul 30, 202018:08
Who took a picture of our DNA? Rosalind Franklin!

Who took a picture of our DNA? Rosalind Franklin!

Do you want to know where the code of life is hidden in our body? Are you interested in finding out who actually helped discover this code? Join our science communicator Isbah Ameer to know about the life of the woman who unwrapped the mysteries of DNA for us all!

Jul 22, 202010:07
DNA ki tasveer kis ne kheenchi? Rosalind Franklin nay.

DNA ki tasveer kis ne kheenchi? Rosalind Franklin nay.

Kya aap jaanna chahain gay kay zindagi ka code kiss cheez main chuppa hua hai. Aur aakhir yeh code kis nay daryaft kya? Aain apnee favourite science communicator or microbiologist, Ms Imama kay saath chalain is anokhay safar per jahaan hum inn sab sawaalon kay jawaab haasil kerain gay.

Jul 22, 202009:26
Did we always look like this?

Did we always look like this?

Did our ancestors have the same lifestyle as us? Did they even look like us? Do we have common ancestors? To know the answers to these questions let's travel through time with our science communicator Hamza Tariq and together let's unravel the mystery of mankind!

Jul 17, 202014:38
Insaan ki kahaani kia hai?

Insaan ki kahaani kia hai?

Qadeem insaan ki zindagi kaisee thee? Kya iss ki bhi shakl-o-soorat humaari jaisee thee? Aur kya sub insaan ek he qaum ka hissa hain? Inn sab sawaalon kay jawaab haasil kernay kay liye baithain, humaray sainsdaan aur science communicator Imama ki time machine main. Aur jaaniye insaanon kay maazi k saaray raaz!

Jul 17, 202014:27
Is octopus the alien of our seas?

Is octopus the alien of our seas?

Have you ever come across a strange animal that seemed like it was from another planet? Let's go on an exciting journey with our Science Communicator, Waqas Nasir, right to the depths of the ocean to find out which animal it is!

Jul 09, 202013:27
Kia Octopus hamaray samundar ka alien hay?

Kia Octopus hamaray samundar ka alien hay?

Kabhi aap ne aik bht hi ajeeb o gharib janwar dekha hai, jisko dekh kay aisa lagay keh wo aik dusri dunya se aya hua hai? Aye hamaray Science Communicator Moeez kay sath janiye aisay hi aik janwar kay barey mein, jo samundar ki gehraiyon mein rehta hai!!!

Jul 09, 202012:40
Sisters of the Sun

Sisters of the Sun

Join our Science Communicators, Hamza and Imama as they travel to Harvard University and take a trip down memory lane to 1901 when a group of women called Harvard computers uncover the secrets of our universe. 

Jul 02, 202013:26
Sitaaron ki saheliyaan

Sitaaron ki saheliyaan

Computer ki ijaad say pehlay computers ka kaam kaun karta tha bhala? Kia aaj se 100 saal pehle sitaron kay barey mein jan,na asaan tha? to chalain hamari science communicator Arooj kay sath aik aisay safar per jis mein hum janein gay un aurton kay barey mein jinhon nay sitaron say jurri kaye pahelion kay jawab talash kiye.

Jul 02, 202015:40
Jane of the Jungle

Jane of the Jungle

Have you ever been to the jungle? One scientist decided to spend her whole life living in the trees, learning about her animal friends. Join our science communicator Imama to find out why and how this scientist ended up in a jungle and what she discovered!

Jun 25, 202016:21
Jane Goodall ka jungle ka safar

Jane Goodall ka jungle ka safar

Kya aap ne kabhi kisi jungle ka safar kiya hai? Nahin? Tou chalain apni Science Communicator Miss Arooj ke saath jo aap ko batain gi aik aisi sciencedaan ki kahani jinhun ne aik door daraz jungle main rehnay ka faisla kiya! Janiye in sciendaan ki anokhi zindagi ke baray main or kuch khaas jaanwaron ke baray main bhi jinsay inki pakki pakki dosti hogayi!

Jun 25, 202017:28
Where Does Electricity Come From?

Where Does Electricity Come From?

Where Does Electricity Come From? This week, join our science communicator and scientist Moeez as he explores the life of Michael Faraday. From his humble beginnings, through the electrical journey of his scientific career, to his discoveries in action around us today. Travel back in time through this podcast, and learn about the origins of electricity.

Jun 18, 202016:04
Bijli Kahan Say Aati Hay?

Bijli Kahan Say Aati Hay?

Bijli Kahan Say Aati Hay? Apni science communicator Miss Imama ke saath, is haftay janiye aik azeem sciencedaan, Michael Fraday ki zindagi ke baray main. Puranay London ki tang galiyon main paida honay wala ye hoshyaar larka akhir kis tarah, bijli ke saath karnamay karnay laga? Or akhir is mashoor o maroof sciencedaan ne hamari roz marah ki zindagi kis tarah badal di? Tou intezaar kis baat ka? Aaen, hum mil kar in sab sawaalon ke jawaab talaash kartay hain or jantay hain ke akhir bijli kahan se paida hui?

Jun 18, 202015:34
How do stars die?

How do stars die?

Can the light in a star ever go out? And what happens when a star dies? To answer these questions, come along with Captain Moeez and his crew-mate Imama on their space ship! Our explosion-filled trip shall take you to the stars and back!

Jun 12, 202016:54
Kia sitaray bujh saktay hain?

Kia sitaray bujh saktay hain?

Kia sitaaron ki roshni bhi kabhi khatam ho sakti hai? Aur agar aisa ho tou sitaaray ka kia anjaam hota hai? In sab sawaalon k jawaab haasil karnay kay liye chalain khalla k safar par, jahan Captain Moeez or un ki saathi Imama aap ko apni spaceship main betha k sitaaron k itna kareeb le jain gay jitna aap pehlay kabhi nahin gay!

Jun 11, 202014:22
Curious About Marie Curie?

Curious About Marie Curie?

Join our very own science communicator; Arooj, as she talks to you about, Marie Curie an awe-inspiring female scientist, who committed her entire life to studying dangerous radioactive waves and became the only scientist ever to win the Nobel Prize twice! The biggest science prize ever! Go! Girl Power!

Jun 04, 202014:31
Marie Curie Kon Theen?

Marie Curie Kon Theen?

Iss haftay hamari microbiologist aur science communicator Imama, aap ko batain gi Madam Mary Curie kay baaray main, aik aisee hairat angaiz khatoon jinhon nay apni poori zindagi un khatarnaak shuawon, yaani waves, ko study kiya jo humaree dunya kay ird gird hain. Aur tou aur iss kaam kay liye unhain do Nobel Prize bhe milay. Ye science ki dunya ka sab say barra prize hay janab! Dekha doston! Unhon ay saabit kar dia keh larkiyan bhi science main aakhir kisi say kam nahin!

Jun 04, 202016:19
How did the Colour purple change the world?

How did the Colour purple change the world?

Our science communicator, Arooj wonders where her favourite colour came from, and, in the process, teaches us about the young scientist who made a discovery that changed the world….. by accident!!  

Isn’t it cool how you can stumble upon a big scientific discovery by just playing around with a few chemicals in a lab?  

May 28, 202009:04
Jamni rang nai dunya kaisay badlee?

Jamni rang nai dunya kaisay badlee?

Dostonnn kya aap ko pata hai k ab tak jitneeeee bhe scientific discoveries huin hain unn may say ziada tar tou tukkay say hui hain!

Aisa hai kay science ki duniya main kabhi kabar kamaal discoveries ghalti se hojati hain. Or kabhi kabhi tou apka tajassus yaani curiosity, apko maala maal kar deta hai bhaii. Dosto ye kahani hai aik aisay tukkay ke baray may, jisnay raaton raat aik nawjawan sciencedaan ko ameer kardiya. Or uski discovery ki waja se duniya main aik bilkul nayi industry bhi shuru hui!

Hamaray sciencedaan William Henry Perkin ko bachpan se hi mazay mazay ke experiments yani tajurbay karnay ka shoq tha.

May 28, 202008:05
Why Did Someone Steal Einstein's Brain?

Why Did Someone Steal Einstein's Brain?

Why Did Someone Steal Einstein's Brain? Einstein Ka Dimagh kyon chori hua? What was so special about Einstein's brain and why did someone try and steal it? Join our Science Communicator, Moeez Ahmed Khan to find out the thrilling story behind Einstein's brain. He also tells us a little about how our brains function.

May 23, 202012:34
Einstein Ka Dimagh kyon chori hua?

Einstein Ka Dimagh kyon chori hua?

Why Did Someone Steal Einstein's Brain? Einstein Ka Dimagh kyon chori hua? What was so special about Einstein's brain and why did someone try and steal it? Join our Science Communicator, Moeez Ahmed Khan to find out the thrilling story behind Einstein's brain. He also tells us a little about how our brains function.

May 15, 202013:21
Who was the first woman to go into space?

Who was the first woman to go into space?

Join our fabuolous Science Communicator, Hamza Tariq on a journey to the cosmos as he unfolds the story of the first woman who went to space. Hear this week's episode to find out who this woman was, how she lived as a child and what were her dreams like. Find out what it takes to become an astronaut, and how sometimes our dreams and aspirations can take us to the stars.

May 03, 202010:02
What Would Happen if Honey Bees disappeared?

What Would Happen if Honey Bees disappeared?

Your host and awesome Science Communicator, Hamza finds honey bees really annoying. But he soon discovers that bees aren't just amazingly hardworking but in fact we all wouldn't be able to survive without these tiny creatures. Join him to learn all the amazing things honey bees do for our planet and learn why we should let the bees be.

Apr 14, 202008:56
Khala yani Space may janay wali pehli khatoon kon theen?

Khala yani Space may janay wali pehli khatoon kon theen?

Iss haftay hamari pyari microbiologist aur science communicator, Miss Imama aap ko lay jayain gi sitaron aur sayaron ke safar per. Iss episode may ham janain gay aik aisi khatoon ke may baray may jo bachpan say hi baray ajeeb o ghareeb khwab dekhti theen. Aur ager aap ko space may janay ka shoq hay to ayen zara dekhtay hain khala may janay ke liye kia kia pappar bailnay partay hain. Milke sunain space may janay wali pehli khatoon ki dilshasp kahani.

Apr 12, 202010:32
Are Viruses Alive?

Are Viruses Alive?

Science Communicator, Hamza Tariq thinks viruses might be aliens. Just like the other scientists in the world, he is totally amazed by these monster like creatures. Join him to find out if viruses are living or not. He'll also tell you about the qualities that all living things must have. 

Apr 10, 202007:12
Kia Viruses Zinda hain?

Kia Viruses Zinda hain?

Science Communicator Imama Owaisi ko lagta hay ke shayed viruses aliens hain. Dunya ke baki sciencedanon ki tarah woh bhi iss ajeeb o ghareeb makhlooq say hairan perayshaan hain. Aye Miss Imama ke saath milke sochtay hain ke kia viruses jandar hain bhi ya nahin. Miss Imama hamain yeh bhi batayain gi ke akhir zinda honay ka matlab kia hota hay aur jandaroon may aisi kia khaas khoobiyan hain. 

Apr 05, 202007:06
Ager Shahed Ki Makhiyan na hoten to kia hota?

Ager Shahed Ki Makhiyan na hoten to kia hota?

Aapki host aur hamari Science Communicator, Imama ko shahed ki makhiyan barra tang karten hain. Mager ager aaj unhon nay jana ke yeh makhiyan na sirf barri mehanti hain balkeh ager yeh na hoten to ham sab bhi na hotay. Aye Miss Imama ke saath milke jantay hain ke yeh shahed ki makhiyan kyon hamari dunya ke liye itni eham hain.

Apr 05, 202009:33