S21 Episode 1
How Food Works: Part 1
Paul discovers that Australia's most popular fruit, the Cavendish banana, faces the threat of extinction.
57 mins · Tue, 14 Apr 2020
S21 Episode 2
How Food Works: Part 2
Paul investigates the science behind cryogenic freezing and how it's used to make sure frozen fish tastes as good as fresh; Clare visits a gelato factory and finds out why humans desire junk food.
55 mins · Tue, 21 Apr 2020
S21 Episode 3
Teeth Clinic
The team set up a pop-up dental clinic in Western Sydney to understand what the most common dental complaints are for Aussies.
56 mins · Tue, 28 Apr 2020
S21 Episode 4
Asteroid Hunters
Astrophysicist Professor Tamara Davies discovers that asteroids, an ever present threat to our survival, could be responsible for kickstarting life on Earth.
56 mins · Tue, 5 May 2020
S21 Episode 5
Building Greener Cities
Physicist Dr Niraj Lal examines engineering solutions that might make cities greener, cleaner, and more efficient places to live.
54 mins · Tue, 12 May 2020
S21 Episode 6
Kill or Cure? The Story of Venom
Australia is home to a large number of venomous animals - some so lethal they can kill a human in minutes. But within the deadly cocktail of their venom, lies a potential pharmacy of drugs that could save your life.
30 mins · Tue, 9 Mar 2021