A Spark of Science

Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue? Join us as we explore the journey sunlight takes through our atmosphere to create our beautiful blue sky. First broadcast on 20/11/2020

Day to day we use Celsius to measure temperature, when boiling a kettle or freezing ice. But did you know that the name of a Glasgow river is used to measure temperature that's even colder than ice? First broadcast on 13/11/2020

Vertical farming is the newest advancement in agriculture. Join us as we discuss how these efficient farms will grow the food of the future. First broadcast on 06/11/2020

Join us in this episode of A Spark of Science as we look at the importance of the Moon, and what would happen to Earth if the Moon was suddenly to disappear... First broadcast on 30/10/2020

Peat is an excellent way to store carbon dioxide but did you know this is also an excellent way to stop a body decomposing! Learn about this mummification technique in this spooky episode of A Spark of Science. First broadcast on 23/10/2020

The creatures and plants in our oceans are at risk. The carbon dioxide in our atmosphere is causing the oceans to become more acidic. Let's explore the effects of ocean acidification on these aquatic ecosystems. First broadcast on 16/10/2020

In this episode of A Spark of Science, we will be looking to the night sky and learning how to identify planets from stars using a common nursery rhyme. First broadcast on 09/10/2020

What are satellites, how are they kept in place and what do they do? Investigate natural and human made satellites in this out of this world episode of A Spark of Science. First broadcast on 02/10/2020

Viscosity is a liquid's ability to flow. But what does this mean? Let's investigate the different viscosities of common liquids in this episode of A Spark of Science. First broadcast on 25/09/20

Different animals have different ways to perceive colour. The rods and cones in our eyes allow us to see all the colours of the rainbow. But did you know that cats, dogs and birds have their own way of seeing the colour of our world. First broadcast on 18/09/2020

Singing bowls are filled with water and create a high pitched noise through vibration. But what do these have in common with alligators' mating habits? Let's explore. First broadcast on 11/09/2020

Your useless junk drawer, filled with old wires, phones and batteries, could be a potential gold mine! Learn how urban mining can be used to harness the valuable resources stored in these forgotten electronics. First broadcast on 04/09/2020

Of the 118 chemical elements in the periodic table, only one is named after a place in the UK. Strontium was discovered in 1790 and named after a small Scottish village. Listen to the story in this episode of A Spark of Science. First broadcast on 28/08/2020

Wind energy is a major player in the energy mix of the UK and many other countries. Learn more about this renewable energy source and how it uses the wind to generate electricity. First broadcast on 22/08/2020

Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system, so big infact, that Earth could fit inside it over 1,300 times! What other amazing facts does this galactic marvel have to offer? First broadcast on 14/08/2020

Meet Carla, one of the science communicators here at Glasgow Science Centre. Learn about her journey into science and how she discovered her passion as a science communicator. First broadcast on 07/08/2020

Is our appendix actually useless? Is our blood sometimes blue? Do we only use 10% of our brain? Let's explore these common medical questions and see if they are fact or fiction. First broadcast on 31/07/2020

Corrosion is the natural process where materials like copper, zinc and iron react with their environment. Find out how acidic drinks can reverse this process and try it for yourself! First broadcast on 24/07/2020

Did you know that hippos can run faster than humans, or that rats can giggle? Learn all this and more in our very first episode of A Spark of Science. First broadcast on 17/07/2020