Lost in Science

Chris Lassig, Stuart Burns, Claire Farrugia and Linden Ashcroft.
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Entertaining news and discussion about research that has impact on society and providing a wide range of science and technology news. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.

  1. 3日前

    Pickle juice & Venus flytraps

    This week, Stu investigates whether there’s any science behind the use of pickle juice for muscle cramps, as observed in use in the World Cup; while Chris reveals some recent research by physicists on how Venus flytraps are able to snap shut so quickly.

  2. 6月24日

    Lost in Science 1.0

    Another step back in time to an earlier iteration of the show where former hosts present a range of stories on biodiversity and strange animal discoveries.

  3. 6月17日

    Science of Quicksand & Attractive Mozzie Repellent

    This week on Lost in Science, Chris gets stuck into the science of quicksand, exploring how this famous movie menace is actually a fascinating non-Newtonian fluid. Meanwhile, Claire investigates surprising new research into DEET, the world's most popular insect repellent, revealing that mosquitoes may be able to learn to associate it with a tasty meal, and even become attracted to it.

  4. 6月10日

    Step Back in Time

    In honour of our home stations 3CR's 50th anniversary we are delving deep into the archives for a show full of former presenter's stories

  5. 6月3日

    The making of a museum with Ben Francischelli

    Linden chats to Ben Francischelli about the birth and life of Prehistoric Bayside, a museum in Melbourne's southeast dedicated to marine fossils found in the area. In this extended chat, Ben explores how his career has led to building his own museum collection, what that involves, and the incredible fossils you can find in Melbourne's blue backyard.

  6. 5月27日

    Type1Screen with Dr. John Wentworth

    Stu catches up with Dr. John Wentworth from the Royal Melbourne Hospital to talk about Type1Screen, a nationwide project aiming to identify people at risk of developing Type 1 diabetes in order to develop treatments to prevent progression of the illness. See https://type1screen.org/ for more details

  7. 5月20日

    Time, Species and David Attenborough

    This week on Lost in Science, Stu explores new research into how animals perceive time differently — and how that perception is tied to the pace of their lives. Why does a fly seem to react in slow motion compared to us, and what does that reveal about survival, metabolism and evolution?Also on the show, we celebrate the 100th birthday of David Attenborough by taking a tour through some of the remarkable creatures that scientists have named in his honour — from geckos and spiders to ancient fossils and deep-sea wonders.

  8. 5月13日

    Pointy things and leaches

    Chris follows the trail of research trying to answer the question of why sharp things in nature like teeth and stingers all have a similar shape, and whether it’s due to evolution or physics; and Linden latches onto leaches, how they’re still used in medicine but are also inspiring robots and weather prediction.

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Entertaining news and discussion about research that has impact on society and providing a wide range of science and technology news. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.

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  • 創作者
    Chris Lassig, Stuart Burns, Claire Farrugia and Linden Ashcroft.
  • 活躍年份
    2009年 - 2026年
  • 單集
    582
  • 分級
    兒童適宜
  • 節目網站
    Lost in Science

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