Let's Science

SQPN, Inc.

Let’s Science! is a podcast that explores the wonders of science with curiosity, clarity, and joy. Each episode breaks down scientific discoveries, natural phenomena, and everyday science topics in an accessible and engaging way — from space and biology to technology and the world around us. Hosted by an enthusiastic panel from Australia, the show celebrates science as a path to understanding creation and our place within it. If you enjoy learning how things work and asking big questions about the universe, Let’s Science! makes discovery fun and approachable.

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Jun 22, 2024 · 20 min
Australia’s Prehistoric Giga-Goose
Researchers have discovered a new prehistoric giant goose-like bird in South Australia, and Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant discuss the unique creature, its environment, and the other mega-fauna it would have co-existed with. Plus more on observing ants and SpaceX's Starship launch! The post Australia’s Prehistoric Giga-Goose appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Jun 8, 2024
Stepping into Danger: The Scientist Who Danced with Deadly Snakes to Save Lives
What would you be willing to do for science? Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss a researcher who stepped on deadly snakes 40,000 times to better predict snake bites on behalf of the 5 million people bitten by snakes annually. The post Stepping into Danger: The Scientist Who Danced with Deadly Snakes to Save Lives appeared first on StarQuest Media.
May 25, 2024 · 16 min
Amazing Magnetic Ants!
Consider the lowly ant. Caroline Knight tells Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle about the desert ant and how they use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate. A recent study found their surprisingly adaptable brains changed due to altered magnetic fields. What does this mean for other animals? The post Amazing Magnetic Ants! appeared first on StarQuest Media.
May 11, 2024 · 20 min
Beam Solar Power from Space
Japan plans to launch a satellite to test space-based solar power in 2025. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the technical aspects, scalability, and environmental concerns, balancing enthusiasm for its potential with realism about challenges and costs. The post Beam Solar Power from Space appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Apr 27, 2024 · 15 min
Living on Moon Time
A coalition of countries are creating a standardized Lunar time zone, and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss why this is important to the future of space travel; how mass and gravity affect timekeeping; and the challenges to keeping time beyond Earth. The post Living on Moon Time appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Apr 6, 2024 · 19 min
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
With a large part of the US getting a chance to see a total solar eclipse this week, Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle discuss eclipse science and viewing tips for those lucky enough to be in the path. The post 2024 Total Solar Eclipse appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Mar 30, 2024 · 16 min
Surprising Egyptian Baboons
Baboons in ancient Egypt held special significance, even providing the form of one of their gods. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle discuss how recent DNA finds trace their origins to the land of Punt and reveal insights into ancient trade routes and more. The post Surprising Egyptian Baboons appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Mar 2, 2024 · 14 min
The Shrinking Moon
The Moon is indeed shrinking. Caroline Knight explains to Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle how the Moon is contracting and cooling over time, causing moonquakes, shrinking about 150 feet every few hundred million years, and potentially affecting future Artemis lunar missions. The post The Shrinking Moon appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Feb 17, 2024 · 16 min
Pikman and Plants
Plant-animal hybrids may only exist in the Pikmin game, but Caroline Knight tells Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle that there are also real-life photosynthetic animals that convert sunlight to energy, and discusses how all that works. The post Pikman and Plants appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Feb 3, 2024 · 17 min
Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade
The little penguins of Phillip Island, Australia, are a unique avian population. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss their unique characteristics and life cycle and the role of ecotourism in habitat protection as a testament to effect conservation efforts. The post Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Dec 23, 2023 · 16 min
Australian Christmas Trees
Explore the science of Christmas trees with Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle, including traditional trees from Europe and North America, but also some native Australian trees that would make great living Christmas trees. The post Australian Christmas Trees appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Dec 9, 2023 · 14 min
Starfish Are Just Heads
Dive into the world of bizarre starfish facts! Caroline Knight tells Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle about their unique biology, complex genetics, distinctive radial symmetry, and that their whole body is a head. Reflect with us on our enduring curiosity about nature and the critical need to preserve the rich tapestry of life on Earth. The post Starfish Are Just Heads appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Dec 7, 2023 · 2 min
A special message from StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli
StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for listeners as we approach the Christmas season. We need to hear from you this Advent and Christmas at sqpn.com/give The post A special message from StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Nov 25, 2023 · 16 min
Tracking Woolly Mammoth
Isotopes in an Alaskan woolly mammoth's tusk have helped scientists track the probable journey of this extinct creature. Caroline Knight shares the fascinating life of Kick the Mammoth with Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle. The post Tracking Woolly Mammoth appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Nov 11, 2023 · 21 min
Asteroid Samples
Space probes have begun returning samples of asteroids to Earth so Caroline Knight shares with Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle the exciting news about the asteroids Bennu and Ryugu from US and Japanese space agencies. The post Asteroid Samples appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Oct 28, 2023 · 20 min
The Vesuvius Challenge
The Vesuvius Challenge is a scientific competition to unravel the text on burned papyri from the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the first milestone in which AI was used to read a word on a scroll which can never be unrolled and what comes next. The post The Vesuvius Challenge appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Oct 14, 2023 · 17 min
A Volcano Killed the Dinosaurs?
A new study challenges the conventional theory that an asteroid killed the dinosaurs. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the idea that massive volcanic eruptions were responsible, the scientific evidence for the theory, and more. The post A Volcano Killed the Dinosaurs? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Sep 30, 2023 · 13 min
Origami Robots
Imagine a tiny robot that can fly through the air, powered by light, and able to change its shape. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the latest experimental robots that move through the air by snapping into new shapes, allowing for sophisticated mass dispersal of sensors. The post Origami Robots appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Sep 14, 2023 · 2 min
A message from Dom Bettinelli of Starquest
We need your help to continue to produce our great Catholic shows that explore the intersection of faith and modern culture and look at the world from a uniquely Catholic perspective. The post A message from Dom Bettinelli of Starquest appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Sep 2, 2023 · 26 min
Swooping Magpies
Dive into a wild ride as Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle unravel the mystery of magpie swooping in springtime—attacking, singing, and all. Don't miss the laughs and insights, and discover how to befriend these feathered friends! The post Swooping Magpies appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Let's Science

Support the show

Australia’s Prehistoric Giga-Goose

Stepping into Danger: The Scientist Who Danced with Deadly Snakes to Save Lives

Amazing Magnetic Ants!

Beam Solar Power from Space

Living on Moon Time

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Surprising Egyptian Baboons

The Shrinking Moon

Pikman and Plants

Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade

Australian Christmas Trees

Starfish Are Just Heads

A special message from StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli

Tracking Woolly Mammoth

Asteroid Samples

The Vesuvius Challenge

A Volcano Killed the Dinosaurs?

Origami Robots

A message from Dom Bettinelli of Starquest

Swooping Magpies