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Join us for this two-minute podcast where we explore a different scientific concept each week. Did you know that a Scottish mountain helped measure the weight of the Earth, or that octopuses are am... more
FAQs about A Spark of Science:How many episodes does A Spark of Science have?The podcast currently has 269 episodes available.
May 29, 2023149: Scottish Climate Solutions - WaterCan you imagine a Scotland where you can't swim or sail with ease? Where water isn't a safe habitat for wildlife? Find out how Scotland is working to protect our water sources....more3minPlay
May 22, 2023148: What is Artificial IntelligenceHave you ever wanted to listen to a podcast written by an AI? Well on today's episode you can! Hear what an AI has to say...about itself!...more3minPlay
May 15, 2023147: Our changing cityGlasgow Science Centre has installed floating wetlands in the old dockyard basin behind the science centre. But what was here before and how do people in Govan feel about their changing city? ...more3minPlay
May 08, 2023146: The science of appliances - the microwaveThis week we're looking at the micro machine that's been making waves since 1945. Invented by accident, the microwave oven has gone from an expensive giant of an appliance to an everyday essential. But how does this everyday tech actually work?...more2minPlay
May 01, 2023145: Scottish climate solutions - mountainsHow is climate change affecting our snowy mountains and what can we do about it? Find out how we can protect our natural landscape as global temperatures rise....more3minPlay
April 24, 2023144: Volcanoes in spaceWhere do you think you'd find the largest volcano in our solar system? Why is it still growing? Find out more about Olympus Mons and other volcanoes in space, from icy eruptors to fiery destructors....more3minPlay
April 17, 2023143: What is biodiversity?Biodiversity, food chains and ecosystems - how are they linked and why are they so important to life on earth? ...more2minPlay
April 17, 2023142: Ignite - Dr Cecilia MedupinDr Cecilia Medupin, senior lecturer in earth and environmental sciences at the University of Manchester, shares her ideas about the importance of positivity, passion and purpose when embarking on a life in science. First broadcast on 31/03/23...more2minPlay
April 03, 2023141: Talking treesTrees can't talk in the same way we can. In fact, without the help of another organism, they wouldn’t be able to understand each other very well. So, who helps them pass on information? And why would they need to? First Broadcast on 24/03/2023...more2minPlay
April 03, 2023140: Ignite - Emmanuel ZuzaEmmanuel Zuza is a final year climate science PhD student at the Open University. Discover Emmanuel's journey into science as he talks all things academia, macadamia and dinosaurs!First Broadcast on 17/03/2023...more2minPlay
FAQs about A Spark of Science:How many episodes does A Spark of Science have?The podcast currently has 269 episodes available.