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The Science of Sense

RTÉ

The Science of Sense

This new series explores the science behind the food we need for our bodies to thrive. For kids aged 8-12. Part of the award winning RTÉjr podcast family.

Parent info: The Science of Sense is recommended for ages 6-10 and 11 plus. It's an Episodic show that can be listened to in any order. Made in Ireland, it's about Science and Education for kids. Launched in 2022, it has 3 seasons.

There are 18 episodes

Episodes
The most recent appears first.

  • S3 Ep 6 Fats

    17 min Season 3 Episode 6 12 November 2024

    In this episode Science of Sense junior scientist David Akasheh meets Food Scientist Dr Azza Silotry Naik, to find out which fats we should be eating and the ones we should avoid. And Science of Sense explorers Marco Acosta and Frank Toolan meet with Harry Co…

  • S3 Ep 5 Carbohydrates

    12 min Season 3 Episode 5 12 November 2024

    In this episode Science of Sense junior scientist Robert Akasheh meets Food Scientist Dr Azza Silotry Naik to discover scientific facts about carbohydrates. Science of Sense explorers Marco Acosta and Jack Ho meet with head baker & owner of Bread 41, , Eoin C…

  • S3 Ep 4 Micro-biomes

    13 min Season 3 Episode 4 12 November 2024

    In this episode Science of Sense junior scientists Mae Carroll and Isla Ryan meet with Food Scientist Dr Orla Cahill to learn all about our gut health and MMicrobiomes. Plus Explorers Rebecca Dunne and Marco Acosta meet with Pauline Dunne from Killowen Farm, …

  • S3 Ep 3 Sugar

    15 min Season 3 Episode 3 12 November 2024

    In this episode Science of Sense junior scientists Amy Murphy and Chloe Fleming meet with food scientist Dr Graham O’Neill to discover the science behind sugar. Science of Sense explorers Marco Acosta and Rebekah Dunne meet with Brian O’Toole of Wild Acres Nat…

  • S3 Ep2 Vitamins and Minerals

    13 min Season 3 Episode 2 12 November 2024

    junior scientists Mae Carroll and Isla Ryan meet with Dr Orla Cahill to find out about the Vitamins and Minerals our bodies need to thrive. Our Science of Sense Explorers Marco Acosta and Jack Ho explore TU Dublin community garden with Dr. Rachel Freeman to d…

  • S3 Ep1 Protein

    15 min Season 3 Episode 1 12 November 2024

    In this episode Science of Sense junior scientists Amy Murphy and Chloe Fleming meet with Food Scientist Dr Graham O'Neill to find out why we need protein in our diets. Science of Sense explorers Marco Acosta and Jack Ho meet with Meabh Mooney to learn all abo…

  • S2 Ep 6 - Ocean

    16 min Season 2 Episode 6 14 November 2023

    In this episode professor Bumbledumm is joined in the laboratory of curiosity and fascination by junior scientist Marco Acosta and Jack Ho to explore of our ocean. Join a seashore safari with Mona McCrea from Marine Institute's Explorers Education Programme an…

  • S2 Ep 5 - Air

    15 min Season 2 Episode 5 14 November 2023

    In this episode professor Bumbledumm is joined in the laboratory of curiosity and fascination by junior scientists Matthew Ryder Klein and Danish Somai to explore the science of our air. They meet Professor Francesco Pilla and Dr. Ítalo de Sena from UCD and e…

  • S2 Ep 4 - Inland Waterways

    15 min Season 2 Episode 4 14 November 2023

    In this episode Professor Bumbledumm is joined in the laboratory of curiosity and fascination by junior scientist Matthew Ryder Klein and Danish Somai to explore Inland waterways. They meet Denis Connelly on an eco showboat and discover Michael O’Connor’s her…

  • S2 Ep 3 - Soil

    15 min Season 2 Episode 3 14 November 2023

    Professor Bumbledumm is joined in the laboratory of curiosity and fascination by Junior Scientists Robyn McGarry and Rebekah Dunne. They will explore the amazing science of our soil, meeting with Nuala Madigan of the Irish Peatland Conservation Council at the …

  • S2 Ep 2 - Forests

    17 min Season 2 Episode 2 14 November 2023

    In this episode professor Bumbledumm is joined in the laboratory of curiosity and fascination by junior scientists Marco Acosta and Jack Ho to explore the amazing science of Forests. We meet with Catherine Cleary and Amy Van Den Broek who run Pocket Forests t…

  • S2 Ep 1 - Biodiversity

    18 min Season 2 Episode 1 14 November 2023

    Professor Bumbledumm is joined in the laboratory of curiosity and fascination by Junior scientists Robyn McGarry and Rebekah Dunne to explore biodiversity. They meet with Jesmond Harding at Butterfly Conservation Ireland to discover the wonder of biodiversity …

  • Ep 6 - Consciousness: Do we have more than 5 senses?

    15 min Season 1 Episode 6 11 August 2022

    This week, presenters Luc Nanena and Milo Acosta investigate our sense of consciousness with Professor of Neuroscience at University of Sussex, Anil Seth and Professor of Philosophy at University of Glasgow, Fiona MacPherson.

  • Ep 5 - Sight: How have our eyes evolved?

    15 min Season 1 Episode 5 4 August 2022

    In this episode presenters Hazel Bermingham and Marco Acosta investigate our sense of sight with Professor Aoife McLysaght, Professor of Genetics at Trinity College Dublin.

  • Ep 4 – Hearing: Why do humans love music?

    15 min Season 1 Episode 4 28 July 2022

    Today, Professor Bumbledumm with junior scientists Milo Acosta and Luc Nanena, investigate our sense of hearing with Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.

  • Ep 3 - Taste: How do taste buds work?

    15 min Season 1 Episode 3 21 July 2022

    In this episode Professor Bumbledumm along with presenters Robyn McGarry and Rebekah Dunne investigate our sense of taste with Anna Wedderburn, Public Engagement Officer for the Conway Institute in University College Dublin.

  • Ep 2 – Smell: Why do smells evoke memories?

    15 min Season 1 Episode 2 14 July 2022

    In this episode Professor Bumbledumm with junior scientists Hazel Bermingham and Marco Acosta meet science educator Grace D’Arcy from Smart Docklands in Dublin to investigate our sense of Smell.

  • Ep 1 - Touch: Is Touch our most important sense?

    16 min Season 1 Episode 1 11 July 2022

    In this episode Professor Bumbledumm with junior scientists Robyn McGarry and Rebekah Dunne investigate our sense of touch with Irish Philosopher Professor Richard Kearney from Boston College.

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