Radio Sci-Lens
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_).
Rocks - 31 March 2023
Where do diamonds come from and how do they get out? How was Uluru formed? Which mineral is used to make sand paper, and some windows (hint: it’s not sand)? Hayden, Catriona and Kaih talk rocks on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Mar 31, 2023
48 min
Bacteria - 24 March 2023
Which bacterium is considered a bioweapon, but isn’t actually that deadly? Can bacteria sense magnetic fields? Is E. Coli good for anything? Miku, Kaih and Catriona talk bacteria on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Mar 24, 2023
47 min
Blood - 17 March 2023
Where does our blood come from? Why do people have different blood types? How can blood be used to solve crimes? Kade, Catriona and Kaih talk about blood on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Mar 17, 2023
47 min
Reproduction - 10 March 2023
How many other mammals have menstrual cycles? Is it a bad idea to breed with your close relatives? Which female animals don’t need no man? Jarrod, Kaih and Catriona talk about reproduction on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Mar 10, 2023
47 min
Sleep - 3 March 2023
How do you lucid dream? What’s the record for longest time without sleep? Can humans hibernate? Catriona, Kaih and Karla talk about sleep on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Mar 3, 2023
46 min
Music - 18 November 2022
How do musical instruments work? What are some cool things musicians are doing inspired by science? Does listening to Mozart make babies smart? Kade, Catriona, Kaih and Karla talk about music to celebrate the final episode of Radio Sci-Lens for 2022! Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Nov 18, 2022
42 min
DNA - 7 October 2022
How do we rapidly sequence DNA in the field? What did it take to understand the structure of DNA? Can you make DNA play noughts and crosses? Ellen, Karla and Kaih talk DNA on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Oct 7, 2022
45 min
Babies - 16 September 2022
How can we treat pregnancy complications using existing drugs? Are babies any good at learning physics? Why do babies put everything in their mouths? Bianca, Kaih and Kate talk about babies on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Sep 16, 2022
46 min
Insects - 9 September 2022
Why are some people more attractive to mosquitos? How can you help scientists identify new species of insects? What is the most painful insect sting? Kate, Catriona and Kaih talk about insects on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Sep 9, 2022
47 min
Aussie Animals - 2 September 2022
What does it take to raise a baby echidna? Which animal is an excellent liar and got its name from a case of bad taxidermy? How have we brought the eastern barred bandicoot back from the brink of extinction? Jane, Kaih, Catriona and Kate talk about Aussie animals on Radio Sci-Lens. Bringing science into focus 4pm Fridays on Radio Fodder (radiofodder.com). Follow us on Twitter @radioscilens.
Sep 2, 2022
45 min
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