Episodes
Tuesday Feb 27, 2018
Episode 263 -The science of marginal gains at the Winter Olympics
Tuesday Feb 27, 2018
Tuesday Feb 27, 2018
Did the science of marginal gains help athletes win gold at the Olympics? Now that the Olympics are over, we dig into the science behind the events, and how the athletes edged out their competition using scientific innovations.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
How can we make wounds close and heal by sticking together better? Is there some kind of super strong glues that can help stick even when wet? What can we learn from spiders to help heal a broken heart? All these bio materials and more in this week's episode.
Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
Episode 261 - Stopping unwanted Life on Mars
Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
How do we protect find and protect life across the universe from ourselves? What are the risks and dangers of sending bacteria out into the universe, and how can we prevent unwanted contamination.
Tuesday Feb 06, 2018
Episode 260 - A glimpse of our future from the tropical rain forests and jungles
Tuesday Feb 06, 2018
Tuesday Feb 06, 2018
Life in a tropical jungle or rain forest provide a window into the future, particularly for Climate Scientists. We look into the impact of a warming climate on biodiversity plus keeping the delicate balance between agricultural land and dangerous deforestation.