Quantum Physics for Kids

Tanvi Gopalan, an 11-year-old member of American Mensa who goes by "Subatomic Tanvi," teaches quantum physics in short, accessible episodes aimed at young listeners. And honestly, adults might get something out of this too. There's something refreshing about hearing quantum concepts explained by someone who learned them recently enough to remember what was confusing and what clicked. Episodes run 4 to 8 minutes and cover the foundational concepts: entanglement, superposition, the uncertainty principle, quantum tunneling, Schrodinger's equation, black body radiation, and even the 2025 Physics Nobel Prize. The explanations are simple but not wrong, which is harder to pull off than it sounds. A recent episode on why Bohr's model contradicts the laws of physics was surprisingly sharp for a show aimed at kids. With 33 episodes and a 4.5-star rating, the show has built a small but enthusiastic following. It's obviously not the place to go for advanced technical discussions, but that's not the point. If you have a curious kid who keeps asking about atoms and particles, or if you want a quick refresher on a concept before listening to a heavier podcast, these bite-sized episodes do the job well. The fact that it's hosted by a young person with genuine enthusiasm for the subject adds a warmth that most educational content lacks.