Radio Sci-Lens
Radio Sci-Lens
Tune in to Radio Sci-Lens for your weekly science fix! We open up the wacky world of science for everyone to enjoy. Discussing the latest and most exciting scientific news stories and exploring broader topics, we bring strange and surprising science into focus. If you want to quench your curiosity then Radio Sci-Lens is the show for you!4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder, the University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) radio station. Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens. Art by Phuong Ngo (Instagram @puongies_).
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Oct 18, 2024
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Episodes
Dinosaurs - 3 September 2021 03.09.2021 47:24
Are tiny T-rex arms good for anything? What was Australia like when dinosaurs were roaming around? Have we got fossils in our own backyard? Kate, Kaih and Catriona talk dinosaurs on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com) Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens
Electricity - 27 August 2021 27.08.2021 46:20
Is nuclear fusion the future of power generation? How do spiders harness electricity to fly? What new solar power technology is being developed? Kaih, Dom and Catriona talk electricity on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com) Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens
Oceans - 20 August 2021 20.08.2021 44:29
How do the oceans affect weather? Why is our coastline constantly changing? What can be done about coral bleaching? Kaih, Catriona and Karla talk oceans on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com) Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens
Conservation - 13 August 2021 13.08.2021 48:19
How can we use dogs for conservation? Is the Weedy Sea Dragon actually threatened? What new tech is helping monitor the environment? Catriona, Dom and Kaih talk conservation on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com) Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens
Genetics - 6 August 2021 06.08.2021 43:47
How much neanderthal DNA do you have? What is epigenetics? Chicken teeth?! Eilish, Karla and Kaih talk genetics on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com) Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens
Stem Cells - 4 June 2021 04.06.2021 47:04
What are stem cells? Can we use stem cells for treating disease? How can we use stem cells for regenerating muscle tissue? Kate, Kevin and Kaih talk stem cells on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
The Anthropocene - 28 May 2021 28.05.2021 46:59
What is the Anthropocene? Is plastic waste going to be humanity’s legacy? How is overfishing going to influence the environment? Kaih, Eilish and Kate talk about the Anthropocene on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Neuroscience - 21 May 2021 21.05.2021 48:16
How can we image the connections in a brain? Can we image live cells? How does MRI work? Kate, Elysa, Kaih and Eilish talk neuroscience on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Light - 14 May 2021 14.05.2021 42:49
We celebrate the international day of light by looking at all the ways light brightens up our lives and talk about how vision works. Kaih and Kate talk about light on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Entropy - 7 May 2021 07.05.2021 47:08
What is entropy and what does it have to do with time? How does entropy apply to information theory? Kate and Kaih talk entropy on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Nanotechnology - 30 April 2021 30.04.2021 47:25
What is nanotechnology? How can nanotechnology do cool things with light? DNA origami?! Karen, Kate, Kaih and Eilish talk nanotechnology on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Forensic Science - 23 April 2021 23.04.2021 45:15
How can you tell how long a body has been dead for? Can we detect lies? Why is bias important to consider in forensics? Kate, Eilish and Kaih talk forensic science on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Debunked Science - 2 April 02.04.2021 46:10
Why did we believe the Earth was the centre of the universe? Does the shape of your head have anything to do with your personality? Kaih, Kate and Eilish talk debunked science on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Human Science - 26 March 2021 26.03.2021 48:05
Why do humans produce emotional tears? How does the human immune system work? What allows some people to drink milk as adults? Kate, Catriona and Kaih talk human science on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Sensing - 19 March 2021 19.03.2021 46:31
How can we see things that are invisible? What is quantum sensing? Can we make your brain light up to sense your thoughts? Kaih, Erin and Kate talk sensing on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Space - 12 March 2021 12.03.2021 47:34
What happens to astronaut brains in space? How are tiny satellites helping us understand the universe? Have you checked the space weather forecast recently? Kate, Benji and Kaih talk space on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Artificial Intelligence - 5 March 2021 05.03.2021 40:24
How does artificial intelligence work? Can AI be used to find new drugs? Kaih, Kate and Eilish talk artificial intelligence on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Science Debates - 6 November 2020 06.11.2020 48:22
What is the coolest body part? Which Ig Nobel prize is the weirdest? What is the most hardcore animal? Eilish, Kaih and Kate debate these big issues on the final episode of Radio Sci-Lens for 2020. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Spooky Science - 30 October 2020 30.10.2020 46:53
Are Will-o'-the-wisps actually real? Is there a scientific explanation for witchcraft? Do people turn into vampires when they die? Kaih, Eilish and Kade talk spooky science on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Sexy Science - 23 October 2020 23.10.2020 46:34
What are some of the weird things about kangaroo reproduction? Why do some people have side-effects from orgasms? How do we understand DNA? Eilish, Kate and Kaih talk sexy science on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Sustainability - 16 October 2020 16.10.2020 48:20
How do we store renewable energy? Do carbon offset programs actually work? Can we extract carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere? Kate, Eilish and Kaih talk sustainability on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Strange Human Body - 9 October 2020 09.10.2020 43:52
Why do we get hiccups? Do have a dessert stomach? What causes optical illusions? Kate, Eilish and Kaih talk about the strange human body on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Evolution - 2 October 2020 02.10.2020 49:50
How have humans evolved differently for different circumstances? When did flying animals first evolve flight? What species are the only ones in their branch of the evolutionary tree? Kate, Kaih and Eilish talk evolution on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Accidental Science - 25 September 2020 25.09.2020 47:26
How was the origin of the universe discovered accidentally? What can you discover if you lick your fingers after working in the lab? Why are X-rays called X-rays? Eilish, Kate and Kaih talk about accidental science on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Gender Minority Scientists - 18 September 2020 18.09.2020 46:31
How many women have won Nobel Prizes in physics? Was Darwin wrong about homosexuality? What are binary stars? Kaih, Eilish and Kate talk about gender minority scientists on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
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