Let's Science
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWe 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!
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Episodes
The Science of Christmas Food
December 25, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 8.27 MBWhy do we feel so sleepy after eating that holiday meal of turkey? Caroline tells Lindsay and Lino that it's not as simple as tryptophan making you sleepy. Plus why that uniquely Australian and New Zealander dish of pavlova can be so fluffy, why peppermint candy canes make your mouth feel cold, and why flambé doesn't burn the pudding. The post The Science of Christmas Food appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Space Rock From The Moon
December 11, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 9.63 MBThat's no moon! Caroline tells Lindsay and Lino that astronomers have discovered a quasi-moon companion of Earth that may in fact be a piece of the Moon that broke off from it eons ago. Plus NASA's mission to defend our planet from killer space rocks. The post The Space Rock From The Moon appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Science of The Egg Drop
November 27, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 8.2 MBWhat can dropping an egg teach us about the forces acting on it? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino are joined by Caroline's son Frankie to discuss his egg drop experiment as well as inertia, velocity, and gravity. The post The Science of The Egg Drop appeared first on StarQuest Media.
China’s Moon Rocks
November 13, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 9.31 MBChina's lunar rover has returned a payload of rocks from the Moon and Caroline tells Lindsay and Lino that the rocks are much younger than those retrieved by Apollo and reveal more about volcanic activity there, providing new answers about the history of the solar system. The post China’s Moon Rocks appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Earthquake!
October 30, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 9.94 MBThe 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 explains the what causes earthquakes and how the different layers in the ground beneath us contribute to them. The post Earthquake! appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Percy Gets Some Rocks
October 16, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 8.08 MBThe 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 for it to be studied. Plus T. Rex face bites showed that love hurt in the Cretaceous period. The post Percy Gets Some Rocks appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Daddy Shortlegs
October 02, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 8.07 MBThe 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, Lindsay, and Lino discuss their fascinating facts and how some scientists have created some Daddy Shortlegs in a DNA experiment. What could go wrong? The post Daddy Shortlegs appeared first on StarQuest Media.
A Real-Life Dragon?
September 18, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 7.82 MBThere'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. Plus the new Netflix documentary on SpaceX's first all-civilian spaceflight. The post A Real-Life Dragon? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Spiny Leaf Insect
September 04, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 6.59 MBIt'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 stick, also called the Spiny Leaf Insect. The post The Spiny Leaf Insect appeared first on StarQuest Media.
What Makes An Astronaut?
August 21, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 8.23 MBWhat 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 whether the title and definition make a difference as we head into an era in which space travel will open up to everyone. The post What Makes An Astronaut? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Asteroid for Aboriginal Elder
August 07, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 11.8 MBFor 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. Plus Caroline and Lindsay discuss the billionaire space race. The post Asteroid for Aboriginal Elder appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Cooper the Dinosaur
July 24, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 10.9 MBThere'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 bones are a new kind of animal. Plus a little bit about our neighbor Venus. The post Cooper the Dinosaur appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Tardigrades in Space!
July 10, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBTardigrades, 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 adaptations to harsh environments like space, and how they can help humans on Earth. The post Tardigrades in Space! appeared first on StarQuest Media.
New COVID Defenses Developing
June 26, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 13.5 MBAustralian 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 disease. Plus the Super Blood Moon eclipse and a Japanese lunar ball rover. The post New COVID Defenses Developing appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Cats in Fake Boxes
June 12, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 10.8 MBCats 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 animal behavior involved. Plus SpaceX Starship news. The post Cats in Fake Boxes appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Warp Drive, Engage!
May 29, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 10.2 MBCould 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 possible. The post Warp Drive, Engage! appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Extraterrestrial Dust
May 14, 2021 17:00 - 13 minutes - 6.51 MBWould 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 update on the Mars Ingenuity helicopter's first flight test. The post Extraterrestrial Dust appeared first on StarQuest Media.