Science Academy Podcasts

A deeper look into what's really happening when you wash and moisturise your skin.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

"Tekki!" - the word shouted to warn of an incoming enemy plane. Today we explore the physics behind how the first atomic weapons used in war were made, as well as look deeper into the devastating and tragic events of August 6 and August 9, 1945. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Have you ever wondered what black holes could be? Come and dive into a chaotic journey of what could possibly be the end of the world. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Have you ever wondered why earthquakes and tsunamis happen? How they are measured? And what they do to humans, animals and their environments? Tune in to this short podcast and you will come away with a better understanding of this mysterious world. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Fungi aren't considered by many something that would have use in today's society, however in this podcast we are going to be looking at how it's being used now and the ways it can be used in the future. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Do you trust your ears? Are you sure about that? Join Nathaniel in his podcast and you will be questioning the quality of your ears. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

During the January 2022 camp, students from around Aotearoa came together to immerse themselves in the world of science. This year a group of nine students create their first podcast covering: The world's weirdest science jobs, Why it is so cold in Dunedin and the use of Social Media and Technology while studying in Lockdown. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Quite often when people think of radiation, they think explosions and it being harmful but radiation is often used in medicine for things that can save your life. I will be talking about these things in my podcast. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

It is written in history that the greatest explorers of the world were founded on conquest and fuelled by bravery, with stories like the Vikings sailing off to discover new lands. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Today I will be defining the undefinable, explaining the inexplicable and clarifying the unclear that is the adolescent mind. Tune in as I explain the adolescent mind through science. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

In this episode of the Science Academy Podcast, we will go beyond the atom to learn how they were discovered and what they are made of. Think like a proton and always be positive! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

I was recently thinking about the size of the earth and how big it is compared to us, and how it is so small compared to the sun, and how the sun is so small compared to the universe. In this podcast I will take you on a journey to give you a sense of scale, so that you can understand where you fit in. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

A majority of the world's population use fossil fuels such as petroleum, coal and natural gases to generate energy. This podcast aims to describe the chemical processes of converting fuel to energy and we will explore the environmental impact. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

In this episode of the Science Academy Podcast, we will be exploring the ways that animals and plants respond to changes in their environments. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

The first group project from University of Otago’s 2021 Science Academy science communication group. Keep an eye out for their individual projects later this year. Shayla, Aeryn and Daniel talk about Dinosaurs. Jordan, Alena and Mary discuss Science in Action in their own lives. Marc and Makaleta talk about Sleep and Why it is so important to us. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz