Science Spectrum
Welcome to the Science Spectrum, a series that showcases the latest in science innovation and research from the University of Western Sydney. This series tackles some of the big issues of our time – climate change, cancer research, mental health and biodiversity... and we even search for extra terrestrials!
Our host is Tilly Boleyn, a science broadcaster who has done more than a little science herself.
Episode 1
In Episode 1 of Science Spectrum we'll explore the wonders of turtles, stalk some apex predators, meet some teen scientists, and reveal how to cure Australia's biggest killer disease.
In Episode 1 of Science Spectrum we'll explore the wonders of turtles, stalk some apex predators, meet some teen scientists, and reveal how to cure Australia's biggest killer disease.
Episode 2
In this episode we delve into the underwater world of coral, search for ET and we step into the future with the help of cotton.
In this episode we delve into the underwater world of coral, search for ET and we step into the future with the help of cotton.
Episode 3
In Episode 3 we'll shine a spotlight on dental health in pregnant women, ponder an Australian icon and get a bit queasy in tall buildings - and we'll get to meet some baby turtles.
In Episode 3 we'll shine a spotlight on dental health in pregnant women, ponder an Australian icon and get a bit queasy in tall buildings - and we'll get to meet some baby turtles.
Episode 4
In this episode we'll see how scientists are using video games to teach kids about history, we'll look into artificial tears, and for the love of science Tilly lets people pole things into her eyes.
In this episode we'll see how scientists are using video games to teach kids about history, we'll look into artificial tears, and for the love of science Tilly lets people pole things into her eyes.
Episode 5
In Episode 5 we meet Tilly's favourite python, look at cities of the future and discover how climate change could affect your health. We also eavesdrop on the nerves of a 3rd year medical student.
In Episode 5 we meet Tilly's favourite python, look at cities of the future and discover how climate change could affect your health. We also eavesdrop on the nerves of a 3rd year medical student.
Episode 6
This episode on Science Spectrum we peer into neighbouring galaxies, fall in love with water and meet some design students thinking outside the box.
This episode on Science Spectrum we peer into neighbouring galaxies, fall in love with water and meet some design students thinking outside the box.
Episode 7
In Episode 7 we meet an almost-human, slightly sarcastic robot, explore the mental health crisis in Australia and Tilly gets taken over by snakes. There's a world of science evolving at UWS.
In Episode 7 we meet an almost-human, slightly sarcastic robot, explore the mental health crisis in Australia and Tilly gets taken over by snakes. There's a world of science evolving at UWS.
Episode 8
We'll be looking reasons why houses burn so quickly in bushfires and give you some simple tips to protect your home, Tilly gets close to some very powerful magnets and once again, we take a step into the future... this time by getting into giant test tubes at the University of Western Sydney.
We'll be looking reasons why houses burn so quickly in bushfires and give you some simple tips to protect your home, Tilly gets close to some very powerful magnets and once again, we take a step into the future... this time by getting into giant test tubes at the University of Western Sydney.
