Episodes
🌏 Where did we come from? Join Cosmos Science Journalist, Evrim Yazgin, as we go back to where it all began and find out how life on our planet first started billions of years ago.  👨‍🔬 Evrim Yazgin is a Cosmos journalist with a Masters in Physics from the University of Melbourne. His love of science fiction has spurred an interest in all things flux capacitor to quantum-time-antimatter-inverters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/29/23
Published 06/29/23
🧓 In this episode, we're unravelling the science on longevity: Why do some people live longer than others, could we really live forever and what does sex have to do with it? 🧬 New episodes of Huh? Science Explained drop every Monday and Friday. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don’t miss an episode. 🔬 Follow us on TikTok @aussiesciencepodcasts.  👨‍🔬 Ellen Phiddian is a science journalist at Cosmos. She has a BSc (Honours) in chemistry and science communication, and an MSc in...
Published 06/19/23
🧬 New episodes of Huh? Science Explained drop every Monday and Friday. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don’t miss an episode. 🔬 Follow us on TikTok @aussiesciencepodcasts.  👨‍🔬 Evrim Yazgin is a Cosmos journalist with a Masters in Physics from the University of Melbourne. His love of science fiction has spurred an interest in all things flux capacitor to quantum-time-antimatter-inverters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/08/23
Tick tock. For anyone over the age of 25, the association with those words is not the generation-defining app, but clocks. Clocks help us (try to) get up on time and ensure that our pasta is perfectly al dente. But how do clocks actually keep time? And how do we decide how we divide time up? 🧬 New episodes of Huh? Science Explained drop every Monday and Friday. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don’t miss an episode. 🔬 Follow us on TikTok @aussiesciencepodcasts.  👨‍🔬 Evrim...
Published 06/04/23
Have you ever wondered why dogs shouldn’t eat chocolate? Or why your dog’s paws smell like corn chips? Why do they sleep with their eyes open? Do dogs actually understand us when we talk to them, or do we just wish they do? And does your choice in dog breed affect how long your pup will live, and how they’ll behave? We’re back with another episode on the science of dogs, part 2: electric boogaloo. 🧬 New episodes of Huh? Science Explained drop every Monday and Friday. Subscribe on the LiSTNR...
Published 06/01/23
🍞 From bread to vaccines to thrush and everything in between, turns out the humble yeast is the not only the key to fluffy bread and delicious beer, but also genetic engineering, lifesaving medications and longevity research! 🧬 New episodes of Huh? Science Explained drop every Monday and Friday. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don’t miss an episode. 🔬 Follow us on TikTok @aussiesciencepodcasts.  🧑‍🔬 Jacinta Bowler is a science journalist at Cosmos. They have an undergraduate...
Published 05/26/23
📡 Did you know wifi can be used to literally see through walls? And US Vice-President, Kamala Harris, doesn't use bluetooth headphones because of the security risk they pose? In this episode we find the why of wifi and pillage the details on its Nordic cousin, bluetooth. 🧬 New episodes of Huh? Science Explained drop every Monday and Friday. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don’t miss an episode. 🔬 Follow us on TikTok @aussiesciencepodcasts.  👩‍🔬 Petra Stock has a degree in...
Published 05/22/23
🕳 Ever wanted the ground to just swallow you up? No, didn't think so. In this episode, we dive deep into the science and mysteries of sinkholes. 🧬 New episodes of Huh? Science Explained drop every Monday and Friday. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don’t miss an episode. 🔬 Follow us on TikTok @aussiesciencepodcasts.  👩‍🔬 Ellen Phiddian is a science journalist at Cosmos. She has a BSc (Honours) in chemistry and science communication, and an MSc in science communication, both...
Published 05/18/23
🐍 From their strange way of slithering about, deadly venomous fangs, complete absence from Ireland, and the discovery of the elusive snake clitoris – let’s squeeze every bit of the science of snakes. 🧬 New episodes of Huh? Science Explained drop every Monday and Friday. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don’t miss an episode. 🔬 Follow us on TikTok @aussiesciencepodcasts.  👩‍🔬 Imma Perfetto is a journalist at Cosmos Magazine and has a Bachelor of science and honours in Science...
Published 05/12/23
🌌 Today we’ll be talking about the biggest things you’ll never see – black holes.  🧬 New episodes of Huh? Science Explained drop every Monday and Friday. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don’t miss an episode. 🔬 Follow us on TikTok @aussiesciencepodcasts.  👨‍🔬 Evrim Yazgin is a Cosmos journalist with a Masters in Physics from the University of Melbourne. His love of science fiction has spurred an interest in all things flux capacitor to quantum-time-antimatter-inverters. See...
Published 05/07/23
🎈Helium is the only truly non-renewable resource, and it's essential for things like MRI machines and nuclear reactors, so should we be worried that we're going to run out at some point? And, we turn air into food, so why can’t we get carbon to leave the atmosphere – or helium to stay? In this episode, we dive into the gassy soup that surrounds Earth. 🧬 New episodes of Huh? Science Explained drop every Monday and Friday. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don’t miss an episode. 🔬...
Published 05/04/23
🤖 Are you ready to Roomba? Since its launch, more than 40 million autonomous vacuums have made their way into people’s homes, and often – as the research reveals – into people’s hearts. 🧬 New episodes of Huh? Science Explained drop every Monday and Friday. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don’t miss an episode. 🔬 Follow us on TikTok @aussiesciencepodcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/30/23
🦒 Cosmos science journalist, Evrim Yazgin, is here to settle the question on every toddler’s lips: what’s the biggest animal? The answer will definitely surprise you!   🧬 New episodes of Huh? Science Explained drop every Monday and Friday. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don’t miss an episode. 🔬 Follow us on TikTok @aussiesciencepodcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/27/23
🧟 The zombie fungus from the Last of Us is real, but it's not even the only example of zombification in nature! All kind of both weird and terrifying parasites exist in spiders, wasps and even your pet cat! 🧬 New episodes of Huh? Science Explained drop every Monday and Friday. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don’t miss an episode. 🔬 Follow us on TikTok @aussiesciencepodcasts.  👩‍🔬 Imma Perfetto is a journalist at Cosmos Magazine and has a Bachelor of science and honours in...
Published 04/24/23
☀️ On April 20, Australia will experience its first total solar eclipse in years! But, what even is an eclipse, why is this one so special, and how can you see it safely? 🧬 New episodes of Huh? Science Explained drop every Monday and Friday. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don’t miss an episode. 🔬 Follow us on TikTok @aussiesciencepodcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/19/23
We've all heard of solar and wind as power alternatives, but what about the weirder ones like sand, trains and even wee? Cosmos Science Journalist, Petra Stock, is here to explore the many and much weirder powers we could be tapping into! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/17/23
Have you heard of microdosing? Sure it might be the hip new thing amongst wellness mums and Silicon Valley tech bros, but what’s the science? Also why has Australia made MDMA and psilocybin a medicine?  Jacinta Bowler, a science journalist at Cosmos, is here to guide you through your trip – the trip to find out the science of microdosing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/13/23
The great study debate: is it better to cram or space it out? Cosmos Science Journalist, Mathew Agius, unpacks the best ways to study.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/09/23
As you may know, La Nina is over! It might not all be good news though, with news that it's hotter, drier cousin El Nino may be hitting Australia soon. But what does that all mean? And how do meteorologists predict weather so far in the future? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/06/23
Discover the science of pheromones and unravel the mystery behind their effectiveness. Cosmos Science Journalist, Imma Perfetto, sheds light on what pheromones are, how they work, and whether they truly exist in humans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/02/23
On April 1, Cosmos Science Journalist, Evrim Yazgin, brings you a world exclusive on evidence which may prove the existence of Bigfoot, otherwise known as Sasquatch. Proceed with caution.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/31/23
Milk isn’t just low fat, no fat, skim, or extra dollop anymore. There’s a whole new world of plant milks (or plant beverages if you’re in Europe). But is soy changing your hormones? Why does oat milk use a saliva enzyme? And is actually better for you or the planet than good ol’ cow’s milk? Jacinta Bowler, a science journalist at Cosmos, is the ‘mylk’ maverick, finding out all the science behind about plant-based milks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/26/23
Protein powders: do we really need them? Join Cosmos science journalist Matthew Agius as he sifts through the hype and answers whether protein supplements are really worth it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/23/23
Pill testing: in one form or another, people have been checking their illicit drugs for more than 50 years. But in Australia, it’s still pretty unusual. The first and only fixed-site pill testing clinic started operating in Canberra in July 2022. Queensland has just announced it plans to become the second place in the country to roll out pill testing at both fixed and mobile locations. But does it actually work, or is it just an expensive festival side show? See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Published 03/19/23