Let's Science
We live in a universe of scientific wonders and breakthroughs that can change our lives. We want to share these wonders with you. So, Let's Science!
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 93
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Earthquake!
SCI013: The ground shook in Melbourne, Australia, recently with the largest recorded earthquake ever. Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino talk about their experiences during the tremor and then Caroline expl…
00:20:45 |
Sat 30 Oct 2021
Percy Gets Some Rocks
SCI012: The Mars Perseverance Rover perseveres in its rock core sampling mission to finally collect its first sample. But Caroline tells Lindsay and Lino that they shouldn’t hold their breath waiting…
00:16:38 |
Sat 16 Oct 2021
Daddy Shortlegs
SCI011: The Daddy Longlegs may be the most common household spider and no matter how you feel about spiders in general, they are in fact helpful at clearing out other bugs and pests. Caroline, Lindsa…
00:16:37 |
Sat 02 Oct 2021
A Real-Life Dragon?
SCI010: There’s another new Australian dinosaur, but this one could have been a real-life dragon. Lindsay and Lino discuss the newly discovered pterosaur that was basically a terrifying flying shark.…
00:16:05 |
Sat 18 Sep 2021
The Spiny Leaf Insect
SCI009: It’s lockdown again and Caroline has gone bug crazy. Lindsay and Lino discuss with Caroline her new obsession with interesting mail-order insects, including the fascinating Australian walking…
00:13:20 |
Sat 04 Sep 2021
What Makes An Astronaut?
SCI008: What is the definition of astronaut? Who gets to call themselves by that name? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino discuss whether simply going into space is enough to earn the title of astronaut and…
00:16:57 |
Sat 21 Aug 2021
Asteroid for Aboriginal Elder
SCI007: For the first time, an asteroid has been named for Aboriginal elder Uncle Ghillar Michael Anderson because of his efforts at connecting modern astronomy with ancient understandings of the sky…
00:24:38 |
Sat 07 Aug 2021
Cooper the Dinosaur
SCI006: There’s a new largest dinosaur in Australia called Cooper. Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant tell us about this new species, how it came to be found and what it takes to determine if found bon…
00:22:43 |
Sat 24 Jul 2021
Tardigrades in Space!
SCI005: Tardigrades, also known as water bears, and bob-tailed squid are headed to the International Space Station. Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant discuss these fascinating creatures, their adaptat…
00:22:04 |
Sat 10 Jul 2021
New COVID Defenses Developing
SCI004: Australian scientists are on the forefront of developing new treatments for those suffering from COVID-19, and Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino discuss how they could reduce the severity of the di…
00:28:39 |
Sat 26 Jun 2021
Cats in Fake Boxes
SCI003: Cats love sitting in boxes. But can they be fooled into sitting in fake boxes? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino discuss a real study into this question and the science of illusory squares and anim…
00:22:31 |
Sat 12 Jun 2021
Warp Drive, Engage!
SCI002: Could humanity one day travel the stars using a spaceship that warps space around it? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino explore the science of warp drives and what current theories propose might be…
00:21:10 |
Sat 29 May 2021
Extraterrestrial Dust
SCI001: Would you believe that 5,200 tons of extraterrestrial dust fall on Earth every year? Caroline and Lindsay discuss where all that stellar dust is coming from and where it all goes. Plus an upd…
00:13:08 |
Fri 14 May 2021
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