IaSF 19-07-12: Lazy, Climate & Dolphin Maths
This week? We're so lazy it's killing us. Also, go figure: extreme weather events leads to an increase in belief in climate change. And dolphins might...
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A weekly snippet of science to expand your brain, brought to you by Chris Stewart and Tilly Boleyn, from Tilly's Thursday Overdrive show on radio 2SER 107.7FM in Sydney, Australia.
IaSF 12-07-12: Magnetic fish noses!
Chris & Tilly, back with fresh pantaloons! No Higgs boson news this week. Instead? Australian boys to get Gardasil. Also: magnetic fish noses, and wat...
IaSF 4-7-12: We found the Higgs Boson!
This week: we found it! By "we", of course, we mean "they": physicists galore at CERN announce the discovery of a new fundamental particle that looks ...
IaSF 21-6-12: Toads & Brains
Taking the fight to the notorious cane toad, by nabbing the tadpoles before they even leave the pond. Also, Brain scans can show you how hard your min...
IaSF 7-6-12: the SKA and C14
Astronomical nerdery this week: the Big Decision has been made about the location of the Square Kilometre Array — yay! And, something slammed into the...
IaSF 31-5-12: Tragic tree tales
If you've ever done anything stupid, take heart: at least you didn't inadvertently chop down the oldest organism on the planet.
IaSF 3-5-12: Magnetic birds & UV sight
Chris and Tilly natter about birds and their magnetic navigation skills. Then a quick lesson on light — UV light to be exact. Did you know that some p...
IaSF 19-4-12: See-thru solar & bird HUDs
See-through solar cells are the bee's knees and birds with Heads-Up Displays are the dog's bollocks.
IaSF 5-4-12: Colds & Bottoms
Snuffles, sneezles and why there's no cure for the common cold, and why it's really time to stop sitting on your bum all day.
IaSF 29-3-12: Higgs & Football
What's the link between the Superbowl and the search for the Higgs Boson? Come on in, let's find out ...