In this first episode, we meet a boy called Moog, a dog called Rockford, and a strange, sticky creature called the Cocklebur Ick. The Cocklebur Ick is on a journey. But where is she going and what extraordinary adventures are in store there? But this is a kids story podcast with a twist because, after you've enjoyed the story (12 mins), creators Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple explain more about the stories and science behind what you've just heard. In this episode, we talk about the mysteries of the Natural History Museum, about biomimicry and how nature is helping scientists to discover amazing new inventions.  If you'd like to see what Sir. Richard Owen, founder of the Natural History Museum in London, looked like HE'S HERE! About 'Lost on Infinity' In our podcast we feature our award-winning story, 'Lost on Infinity', which is available as a kid's audiobook on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music. The Times described it as “Amazing”, “Magical”, The Observer, and “Ingenious”, The Guardian. To find out more about us and our stories visit: www.RockfordsRockOpera.com The Rockford's Rock Opera songs featured in this episode are: 1. Rock the World. 2. The Tale of the Cocklebur Ick. You can hear full versions of both of these on Apple Music, Spotify, and on our website too. If you've any questions about our story or any of the science and secrets we talk about, please email us at: [email protected] (if you’d like us to include your questions in an upcoming episode of the podcast, please do ask your parents to give their permission in the email). Thanks for listening! For ALL AGES.