Scibernia podcast episode 24: Highlights from 2011
Our last episode of the year is a compilation of some interview highlights from 2011. Thanks to everyone who tuned in this year, and massive appreciation to those who supported and cheered us on....
View ArticleScibernia podcast episode 25: BT Young Scientist special
Our first show of 2012 is a very special edition dedicated to the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Scibernia went along to the annual school science competition at the RDS and got the...
View ArticleScibernia podcast episode 26: Pools, Pluto and pulsars
In the latest episode of Scibernia, we visit a 3D virtual lab, explore some rockpools in Galway and hear from one of the world’s leading astrophysicists. Hit the ‘Play’ or ‘Download’ button below now,...
View ArticleScibernia podcast episode 27: City of Science, mission to Mars & high-tech...
In this episode of Scibernia, hear about some of the many events taking place as Dublin becomes City of Science, think about life on Mars, and learn how high-tech engineering is influencing Gaelic...
View ArticleScibernia podcast episode 28: insect-eating, invisibility-cloaking &...
Episode 28 of Scibernia is now live, featuring various members of the Scibernia team eating beetle larvae, jumping on adult bouncy castles and finding out if they can become invisible. To listen, Press...
View ArticleScibernia podcast episode 29: The science of Sesame Street, LEGO and Audi
This episode is a special show dedicated to the Atlantic STEM Conference 2012, held in Tullamore, Co Offaly, last week. We sent Sylvia Leatham and Gerard Cunningham along to hear some new ideas about...
View ArticleGM spuds: the science behind the controversy
Genetically modified foods have been in the news recently, with protests from both the Green Party and groups representing organic farmers criticising a recent decision by Teagasc, the Irish...
View ArticleScibernia podcast episode 30: Beer, sun storms and scare stories
In the latest episode of Scibernia we learn about the science of brewing, solar storms and how science scare stories develop. To listen, press the ‘Play’ or ‘Download’ button below now, or subscribe...
View ArticleScibernia podcast episode 31: celebrating science teachers and atom-splitters
In the latest episode of Scibernia, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Irish physicist Ernest Walton’s “splitting of the atom” and find out why dark clouds could be gathering over science in Irish...
View ArticleScibernia podcast episode 32: Bat detectives and squirrel hunters
In this episode of Scibernia, we get up close and personal with creatures great but small – the squirrel, the bat and the pine marten. Plus, our Culture Corner returns with a review of ‘A Universe From...
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