Science Academy Podcasts

By Josiah Lyford

Barbershop singing is surprisingly scientific. Learn about the harmony, melody and overtones that work together to make a beautiful sound.

By Jack Clerke

Did you know we have known about atoms for over 2500 years? Did you know that a kiwi scientist who went to school 15 minutes from where I lived proved atoms have a nucleus? Join me as I explore the evolution of the model of the atom to what we know today, tying in some Aotearoa history and a reflection on the ever changing nature of our scientific understanding along the way. Atoms really do...matter.

By Corbin Duerre

The age old debate of what is the more important, power or torque? The discussion today is about what they are, how they are calculated, how to increase them and if you should be considering them at all when choosing your next car.

by Channtae Lichtwark

In this podcast I explore the relationship between Art and Science. How the two are more alike than you think...

By Caroline Kyle

Do you ever wonder why you matter? I would like to shed light on how our mass 'that takes up space' does not mean we are just space takers, but just like matter we all have volume.

The first group project from University of Otago’s 2020 Science Academy science communication group. Keep an eye out for their individual projects later this year.

by Jessica Marshall

Billions of stars, hundreds of planets, a black hole or two, but how do we know this? What feats of engineering were needed to bring us this knowledge and what will be needed to further understand the world around us?

by Tamel Robertson

My podcast is based on the life of a midwife and their duties in their role. I will be interviewing midwife Margaret Gardner to gather information for the listeners as well as myself as I plan on beginning my study to become a midwife next year, in 2020.

by Gemma Marnane

If you are willing to deny convention, it becomes more worthy of attention. For all the knowledge, all the fear we forget to speak of, the meaning which is hidden. Take this, imagine, the world in words. It forms languages and societies, stipulates mutations, natural selection and forms gene pools and populations. It’s the world. We are all just a little lost in translation.

by Maddison Ridder with Cameron Bergin.

Have you ever felt like you have no control, like your whole life is set out for you? Have you ever thought that maybe you’re living in a simulation? Well, it’s more possible than you’d think. This podcast is going to investigate the reasons why we could be part of a simulation.