Let's Science

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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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Aug 19, 2023 · 18 min
Exotic Exoplanets
Explore the wonders of exoplanets with Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle as they discuss fascinating exoplanets like the egg-shaped WASP-12b, the blue-hued HD 189733B, and the temperature-swings of HD 80606B. Uncover the mysteries beyond our solar system. The post Exotic Exoplanets appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Aug 5, 2023 · 20 min
The Science of Heatwaves
The world is experiencing scorching heat waves, with Europe facing record-breaking temperatures. Caroline Knight tells Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle that rising global temperatures and El Nino are contributing to the intensity of these heat waves; Wildfires causing damage in Spain and Canada. Climate change is altering seasons, and urgent action is required to mitigate further damage. The post The Science of Heatwaves appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Jul 22, 2023 · 12 min
Shooting Stars on the Sun
The Sun's surface is a fascinating place and Caroline tells Lindsay and Lino about new discoveries of 'shooting stars' in the Sun's corona in spectacular plasma displays known as coronal rain. The post Shooting Stars on the Sun appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Jul 8, 2023 · 28 min
100 Years of Science Quiz
Do you know your scientific history? Caroline quizzes Lindsay and Lino to see if they know the order in which the top discoveries and theories of the past 100 years occurred. Can you do better than they did? Try it out and you might also learn a thing or two. The post 100 Years of Science Quiz appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Jun 24, 2023 · 12 min
Electric Mushrooms
Mushrooms are amazing. Lindsay and Lino discuss research that suggests mushrooms communicate using underground electrical signals after rainfall in a mycorrhizal network. Of course, the show wouldn't be complete with some puns in "spore" taste. The post Electric Mushrooms appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Jun 10, 2023 · 15 min
Drop Bears and Other Ancient Australian Creatures
The Drop Bear is a mythical creature often used to tease tourists to Australia, but as Caroline and Lindsay discuss there really was an ancient creature that very much fit its description, as well as other even stranger prehistoric creatures on the continent. The post Drop Bears and Other Ancient Australian Creatures appeared first on StarQuest Media.
May 27, 2023 · 11 min
The Core of the Moon
The Moon isn't made of cheese as young Lindsay once thought, and Caroline explains that scientists have finally confirmed it is a solid ball of iron by measuring acoustic waves from moonquakes The post The Core of the Moon appeared first on StarQuest Media.
May 6, 2023 · 20 min
Lightning Crystals
Fulgurites are naturally occurring crystals formed by lightning striking and melting sand or soil. Caroline Knight tells Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle about these fascinating formations and new discoveries of never-before-seen minerals found in them. Plus, the latest on SpaceX's Starship Heavy. The post Lightning Crystals appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Apr 22, 2023 · 20 min
Water Beads on the Moon
New discoveries may have revealed lots of water on the Moon. Caroline tells Lindsay and Lino about the Chinese discovery of glass beads on the lunar surface that contain water. Plus, a bonus discussion about screaming plants! The post Water Beads on the Moon appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Apr 8, 2023 · 16 min
Electric Air
What if we could power our electronic devices from the air around us? It's not just science fiction. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss new research that shows the possibilities of harvesting hydrogen in the air using a unique enzyme that produces an electric current. The post Electric Air appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Mar 25, 2023 · 19 min
Australia’s Women of Science
Celebrating International Women's Day, Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant discuss some of Australia's greatest scientists who happen to be women, Cathy Foley, Anne Kelso, Elizabeth Blackburn, Michele Simmons, and Fiona Ward. The post Australia’s Women of Science appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Mar 11, 2023 · 26 min
Interview with ChatGPT
What is ChatGPT? Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle interview the chat AI to ask it about itself, get its take on human fears of IA, and ask for its advice on how to have a good and fruitful Lent. The post Interview with ChatGPT appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Feb 25, 2023 · 13 min
Missing Radioactive Capsules!
This week, Caroline Knight tells Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle about an extremely dangerous radioactive capsule "fell of the back of a truck" in Western Australia and the steps that were taken to recover the tiny pellet. The post Missing Radioactive Capsules! appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Feb 11, 2023 · 12 min
Melting Robots
It's not yet the T1000 from Terminator, but Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss a new proof-of-concept for a robot that can transform from solid to liquid and back and even escape from a barred container. The post Melting Robots appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Jan 28, 2023 · 11 min
The Secret of Roman Concrete
Why is it Roman buildings made from concrete still stand today? Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss recent research that shows Roman concrete had a secret: It was self-healing! The post The Secret of Roman Concrete appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Dec 17, 2022 · 18 min
The Science of Santa
How does Santa reach every child in the world on Christmas night? What would it take to make those reindeer fly at those speeds? Why doesn't Santa age? Caroline Knight discusses these Santa-themed science questions and more with Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle. The post The Science of Santa appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Dec 3, 2022 · 20 min
Cute Cockroaches?
Can a cockroach ever be cute? Caroline Knight tries to convince Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle that the recently rediscovered cockroaches of Lord Howe Island fit the description. Plus more on other fun, unusual insects and the latest update on space news. The post Cute Cockroaches? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Dec 1, 2022 · 1 min
Blessed Advent, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from StarQuest
Dom Bettinelli, CEO of StarQuest, has a special Advent and Christmas greetings for all listeners and an important message about the mission of StarQuest. The post Blessed Advent, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from StarQuest appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Oct 22, 2022 · 14 min
Harvesting Moon Air
There's enough oxygen in the Moon's soil to keep 8 billion breathing for 100,000 years. Lindsay Sant and Gerard Trapnell discuss how scientists know this and plans they have for harvesting Moon air for future human habitation. The post Harvesting Moon Air appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Sep 24, 2022 · 18 min
Bring on the Space Robots
Let's talk about some robots in space. Lindsay and Lino discuss the coolest and cutest little floating robot assistants on the International Space Station called astrobees and then talk about MOXIE, an oxygen-generating robot on Mars. The post Bring on the Space Robots appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Let's Science

Support the show

Exotic Exoplanets

The Science of Heatwaves

Shooting Stars on the Sun

100 Years of Science Quiz

Electric Mushrooms

Drop Bears and Other Ancient Australian Creatures

The Core of the Moon

Lightning Crystals

Water Beads on the Moon

Electric Air

Australia’s Women of Science

Interview with ChatGPT

Missing Radioactive Capsules!

Melting Robots

The Secret of Roman Concrete

The Science of Santa

Cute Cockroaches?

Blessed Advent, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from StarQuest

Harvesting Moon Air

Bring on the Space Robots