The Science Inside

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The Science Inside is a weekly show that goes inside the science of major news events.

We take a news story each week - from a missing plane to the World Cup - and dissect the science angles involved... more

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The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.

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August 26, 2015 #023 - Drugs
Following Bobbi Kristina Brown's death and suspected drug overdose, we look at addiction this time on #TheScienceInside.
Adel Grobbelaar from Wedge Gordonâ€™s Rehabilitation Centre explains why nyaope addiction is on the rise.
We find out how to treat someoneâ€™s pain with codeine without getting them addicted from Dr David Bayever and Dr Marie Claire van Hout.
Dr Anwar Jeewa at the Minds Alive treatment centre explains how he is using a new kind of medication called Ibogaine to help addicts.
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The Science Inside on Vowfm 88.1 â€“ Mondays 6-7pm â€“ Stream on vowfm.co.za.
The Science Inside team is Elna SchÃ¼tz, DJ Keyez and Lutfiyah Suliman, with help from Ndweni.
For more content, visit journalism.co.za and702.co.za/features/81/the-science-inside
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August 19, 2015 #022 - Lions
Cecil the Lion's death caused an uproar internationally, so this time on #TheScienceInside we're all about wildlife.
We hear why people care about Cecil so much from Dr Lochran Traill. Dr Vivienne Williams explains the shocking practice of lion bones being sold as tiger bones. We hear some shocking truths about roadkills with Wendy Collinson, and how not all of them are accidental.
Lastly we speak to Dr Andrew Venter about how lions are being bread to be killed, and the documentary Blood Lions.
Remember you can download all of the clips to listen whenever you want!
Keep in touch with us on Facebook: facebook.com/thescienceinsidepodcast
The Science Inside on Vowfm 88.1 - Mondays 6-7pm - Stream on vowfm.co.za.
The Science Inside team is Elna SchÃ¼tz, DJ Keyez and Lutfiyah Suliman, with help from Ndweni.
For more content, visit journalism.co.za and http://702.co.za/features/81/the-science-inside
Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/za/podcast/the-sâ€¦side/id904715495
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August 14, 2015 #0004 - TAX
TAX Show rerun
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August 04, 2015 #021 - FIRE
We're looking at ‪#‎TheScienceInside‬ fires and firefighting.
We hear from a burn victim and the doctors that help her.
Fire engineer Andrew Greig shares with us why our cities don't go up in flames and organisational psychologist Milda Pindak explains the stresses of being a firefighter.
Thanks go also to Ikegang, Dr Nikki Allorto and Dr Gloria Tshukudu for their interviews.
Stream Mondays 6-7pm at www.vowfm.co.za or tune into 88.1FM in Joburg.
The Science Inside is produced and presented by Elna SchÃ¼tz
Technical producer: DJ Keyez
Researcher & co-presenter: Lutfiyah Suliman
Visit journalism.co.za/blog/topics/categories/science/ for more content.
Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/za/podcast/the-sâ€¦side/id904715495
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July 28, 2015 #020 - Sharks
Following the recent incident of Australian surfer Mick Fanning in Jeffreyâ€™s Bay punching a shark and surviving, todayâ€™s show is all about sharks.
We find out how Shark Spotters are keeping Cape Town's beaches safe.
The KZN Sharks Board explains shark nets and why animals are dying in them.
And we hear from a diver who isn't afraid of sharks and a scientist who studies their characters.
Stream Mondays 6-7pm at www.vowfm.co.za or tune into 88.1FM in Joburg.
The Science Inside is produced and presented by Paul McNally.
Producer: Elna SchÃ¼tz
Technical producer: DJ Keyez
Researcher & co-presenter: Lutfiyah Suliman
Visit journalism.co.za/blog/topics/categories/science/ for more content.
Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/za/podcast/the-sâ€¦side/id904715495
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July 21, 2015 #019 - MTN STRIKES & CEO RESIGNING
We look at mobile technology follows the strike and CEO change at MTN.
Find out how you get airtime in prison, the South African contribution to cellphone battery technology and the psychology behind why you want to quit your job.
Stream Mondays 6-7pm at www.vowfm.co.za or tune into 88.1FM in Joburg.
The Science Inside is produced and presented by Paul McNally.
Producer: Elna SchÃ¼tz
Technical producer: DJ Keyez
Researcher & co-presenter: Lutfiyah Suliman
Visit journalism.co.za/blog/topics/categories/science/ for more content.
Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/za/podcast/the-sâ€¦side/id904715495
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July 15, 2015 #018 - Off The Grid
We're going off the grid with this episode about load shedding.
We hear how load shedding caused fire for one woman and speak to electrical engineer Paul Tuson about the dangers. We visit Netshield's Inus Dreckmeyr's off the grid house and we also learn of a small black box that could save your business during power outages.
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The Science Inside is produced and presented by Paul McNally.
Producer: Elna SchÃ¼tz
Technical producer: DJ Keyez
Researcher & co-presenter: Lutfiyah Suliman
Visit journalism.co.za/blog/topics/categories/science/ for more content.
Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/za/podcast/the-sâ€¦side/id904715495
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July 15, 2015 #017 - Transport Riots in SA
Following the Putco bus riots, we're looking into public transport.
Transport engineer Gerrit Wessels explains why buses always seem to whiz through intersections and Louise Naude from WWF tells us what your car is doing to climate change.
The Science Inside is produced and presented by Paul McNally.
Producer: Elna Schütz
Technical producer: DJ Keyez
Researcher & co-presenter: Lutfiyah Suliman
Visit journalism.co.za for more content.
Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/za/podcast/the-s…side/id904715495
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July 01, 2015 #016 - Marikana
The tragedy at Marikana haunts many South Africans and on this episode we're looking at mass trauma and mining.
We hear of what a ballistics expert does at this kind of crime scene and find out about the psychology around Marikana. We explore the mechanization of mines and whether the machines are taking over. We also get into the health of the mine dumps around Johannesburg.
The Science Inside is produced and presented by Paul McNally.
Producer: Elna Schütz
Technical producer: DJ Keyez
Researcher & co-presenter: Lutfiyah Suliman
Visit journalism.co.za for more content.
Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/za/podcast/the-s…side/id904715495
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Audio jingle by pravda23.com
Visit our Facebook page at: facebook.com/thescienceinsidepodcast
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June 23, 2015 #015 - Caitlyn Jenner
With the buzz around Caitlyn Jenner, this episode is all about transgender identity.
Anastacia Tomson shares her experience as a transgender woman. Psychologist Jonathan Bosworth explains what pronouns to use and how transgender identity works. We find out all about hormones with Dr David Segal and get the inside scoop on gender reassignment surgery with Dr Gerhard Lindeque.
The Science Inside is produced and presented by Paul McNally.
Producer: Elna Schütz
Technical producer: DJ Keyez
Researcher & co-presenter: Lutfiyah Suliman
Visit journalism.co.za, 702 & Cape Talk websites for more content.
Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/za/podcast/the-s…side/id904715495
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Audio jingle by pravda23.com
Visit our Facebook page at: facebook.com/thescienceinsidepodcast
Photograph by Annie Leibovitz. via Vanity Fair
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FAQs about The Science Inside:

How many episodes does The Science Inside have?

The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.