The Science of Sense

The Science of Sense

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The Science of Sense episodes

  • S3 Ep1 Protein
    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 about tofu, a sustainable source of Protein.

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    16 min
  • S3 Ep2 Vitamins and Minerals
    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 discover all the amazing fruit and vegetables we can grow in Ireland.

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    14 min
  • S3 Ep 3 Sugar
    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 Nature Reserve to hear all about honey and the honey bee.

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    16 min
  • S3 Ep 4 Micro-biomes
    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, to discover how yogurt is made.

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    14 min
  • S3 Ep 5 Carbohydrates
    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 Cluskey, to hear all about healthy bread.

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    13 min
  • S3 Ep 6 Fats
    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 Colley from Harry’s Nut Butter.

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    18 min
  • S2 Ep 6 - Ocean
    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 and discover the wonders of our ocean.

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    17 min
  • S2 Ep 5 - Air
    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 even play some Minecraft with them.

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    16 min
  • S2 Ep 4 - Inland Waterways
    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 hero of science - the water bug!

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    16 min
  • S2 Ep 3 - Soil
    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 Bog of Allen Nature Centre.

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    16 min

About The Science of Sense

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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.