Science Academy Podcasts
Students from the Otago University's Science Academy (OUASSA) present their scientific ideas and passions in this series of podcasts.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 22
- Years Active
- 2025
Can you sea the change? by Toroa Charteris
Explore the lived reality of climate change in small-town New Zealand, the devastation of Westport following repeated flooding events. As climate change impacts continue to accelerate, this podcast h…
00:30:09 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
The Stress Trap: Learning Hits Pause by Emma Morgan
Feeling the pressure of upcoming exams? Teachers reminding you that "Your future depends on it!" But does all this stress really help you learn? In this episode, we dive into how stress impacts your …
00:21:49 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
The Science of Bodybuilding by Jordin Tolentino
Building muscle – how does it happen, what is it, and how can you achieve it? Hear about the misinformation present online, and how to spot this. We have interviewed multiple people who go to the gym…
00:22:12 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
The Future Fuels by Jarred Monteith
Have you ever thought about what the near future might hold? Well, look no further as we briefly discuss topics such as small nuclear reactors, fusion, and hydrogen engines. So come along for the rid…
00:17:24 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
The Breathing Room by Leona Harley
Let’s discuss the issues of breeders breeding brachycephalic dogs. We’ll cover health effects, vet visits, and how to help your furry friend who might be struggling. Hear interviews from a vet with o…
00:31:13 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
The Joy of Music by Lucas McCormick
Let’s talk about the joy of music from playing an instrument and the people you’ll meet through your lifetime of playing. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
00:17:26 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Mind Over Muscle - The Mental Edge by Alexander Sever
We explore the mental edge in sports and real life. Find out how focus, resilience, and mindset often outplay physical strength in achieving peak performance. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM D…
00:09:40 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Stars and other stellar objects by Willem Veldhuizen
Hear about the formation and death of stars, resulting in supernovas, black holes, neutron stars, and other theoretical anomalies such as gravastars and white holes. This show was broadcast on OAR 10…
00:25:07 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes: Same Disease or Completely Different by Nicole Schoneveld
We’ll discuss the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, with real-life examples from Michelle and Janet, two individuals with two different types of the disease. This show was broadcast on …
00:17:44 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Menopause - A Listener's Guide by Aliette Parsons
While menopause is something that every woman is bound to go through, it's not something that is openly talked about or something that everyone has knowledge of. Hear interviews from a nurse practiti…
00:38:07 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
From conversation to clicks - AI use in translation by Nico Hargreaves
With programs like Google Translate and DeepL gaining popularity, AI use in translation is more relevant than ever. But how does it actually work, and can the same concepts be applied to non-human co…
00:04:59 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Science Academy Podcasts - January Practice - What Do You Know About Antibiotics?
From simple plants, to life changing drugs, antibiotics have evolved incredibly since their discovery. But how did they come to be, and do we really know what we are putting into our bodies? With bac…
00:04:37 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
Science Academy Podcasts - January Practice - Cracked by Caffeine
Caffeine; really a performance booster? In this episode Alexander Sever, Leona Harley, and Emma Morgan, are discussing the side effects of caffeine consumption in the sports industry. It's not all gl…
00:05:20 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
Science Academy Podcasts - January Practice - The Engineering of Fruits
How fruit evolved through human intervention. Hosted by Jarred Monteith, Lucas McCormick, Stephne Maea and Willem Veldhuizen. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
00:02:56 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
Science Academy Podcasts - January Practice - Humans and their impacts on rivers
In this episode, Toroa Charteris, Nicole Schoneveld and Caitlin Ealam discuss the effects that humans have on our rivers, including pollution, harvesting and agriculture. Join in and listen along as …
00:03:37 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
Science Academy Podcasts - The Endless Possibilities: Genetic Modification - Laura Cundy
Learn about what genetic modification is, the history of how it began, the benefits it could bring our society, and the laws that surround this in New Zealand, as well as what our NZ scientists have …
00:27:02 |
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Science Academy Podcasts - Crafting Tomorrow's Buildings: Mechanics of Architecture - Levi Phipps
G'day, my name is Levi Phipps and for my OUSSA podcast along with the help of Kelly and Miss Hannah-Ryan, we discuss about how Mechanical Engineering enhances Architecture in the Modern landscapes ar…
00:13:23 |
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Science Academy Podcasts - DreamScape - Cara Kuzman
The Scientific World of Sleep and Dreams. We've slept for half of our entire lives and yet we still don't really know why or what is happening when we are comatose in our beds. So, delve into the bra…
00:14:45 |
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Science Academy Podcasts - Biased Or Not?: Unconscious Bias - Maddy Hilliam
As part of the Otago Science Academy, join Maddison Hilliam in learning what an unconscious bias is, with examples, explanations of where they come from, and ways to reduce these biases. This show wa…
00:19:32 |
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Science Academy Podcasts - Music Influences Our Minds (more than you think) - Zaahir Mohammed
This podcast talks about how music influences our minds and the layers of the brain that are relevant to sound and music with its interesting niches. This podcast uses Michael Spitzer's research and …
00:05:12 |
Mon 22 Jul 2024
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