The Science of Sense

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.

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.

11-12
15:19

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.

11-12
13:48

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.

11-12
15:16

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.

11-12
13:19

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.

11-12
12:54

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.

11-12
17:34

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.

11-14
16:48

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.

11-14
15:31

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!

11-14
15:46

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.

11-14
15:41

S2 Ep 2 - Forests

In this episode professor Bumbledumm is joined in the laboratory of curiosity and fascination by junior scientists Marco Acosta and Jack Ho to explore the amazing science of Forests. We meet with Catherine Cleary and Amy Van Den Broek who run Pocket Forests to discover what makes forests special.

11-14
17:34

S2 Ep 1 - Biodiversity

Professor Bumbledumm is joined in the laboratory of curiosity and fascination by Junior scientists Robyn McGarry and Rebekah Dunne to explore biodiversity. They meet with Jesmond Harding at Butterfly Conservation Ireland to discover the wonder of biodiversity through butterflies.

11-14
18:36

Ep 6 - Consciousness: Do we have more than 5 senses?

This week, presenters Luc Nanena and Milo Acosta investigate our sense of consciousness with Professor of Neuroscience at University of Sussex, Anil Seth and Professor of Philosophy at University of Glasgow, Fiona MacPherson.

08-11
15:53

Ep 5 - Sight: How have our eyes evolved?

In this episode presenters Hazel Bermingham and Marco Acosta investigate our sense of sight with Professor Aoife McLysaght, Professor of Genetics at Trinity College Dublin.

08-04
15:40

Ep 4 – Hearing: Why do humans love music?

Today, Professor Bumbledumm with junior scientists Milo Acosta and Luc Nanena, investigate our sense of hearing with Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.

07-28
15:54

Ep 3 - Taste: How do taste buds work?

In this episode Professor Bumbledumm along with presenters Robyn McGarry and Rebekah Dunne investigate our sense of taste with Anna Wedderburn, Public Engagement Officer for the Conway Institute in University College Dublin.

07-21
15:42

Ep 2 – Smell: Why do smells evoke memories?

In this episode Professor Bumbledumm with junior scientists Hazel Bermingham and Marco Acosta meet science educator Grace D’Arcy from Smart Docklands in Dublin to investigate our sense of Smell.

07-14
15:35

Ep 1 - Touch: Is Touch our most important sense?

In this episode Professor Bumbledumm with junior scientists Robyn McGarry and Rebekah Dunne investigate our sense of touch with Irish Philosopher Professor Richard Kearney from Boston College.

07-11
16:00

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