A final discussion on covid and global warming - what’s the solution? As always we are not experts, we are discussing science to expose our ignorance and learn from it. Happy holidays.

Today we talk materials, earthquakes and buildings. We’re not experts, obviously, but it’s a starting point. I wonder if the technology and science behind wind proof bridges is used for earthquake proof buildings?

From termite mounds to earthquake proof buildings. We chat around the houses about temperature control, the greenhouse effect, and earthquake proof buildings.

Should STEM be STEAM? The use of art in science is significant and perhaps we should release or engage our artistic side more as scientists.

Mainly aeroplanes and swimming pools was all we had time for this morning!

Does science fiction influence scientific development or is it merely predictive. Did Star Trek really stimulate the production of touch screen computers? We talk, highlighting our full ignorance, about science fiction and our current reality.

What scientific developments have started with nature? Biomimetics have played an important part in our lives from understanding blood pressure in high G to Velcro straps. Listen in, and as always, we’re not experts, just interested.

Today we chat around things that have been developed by NASA and are now in everyday use. Mr Forsyth joins us with his expertise and comments.

Starting with Newton’s observation that solid object fall to the ground, how many other scientific discoveries are ‘lucky’? A disclaimer here in that this is a discussion and we may not be 100% accurate, please DO NOT taste or lick any chemicals.

Exams start so good luck to all pupils with upcoming exams. We talk about words in science with different meanings in different subjects in and everyday usage.