The Mr Science Show
Blog URL http://www.mrscienceshow.com
Located Dulwich Hill, New South Wales Australia
Tags science, mathematics, podcast, astronomy, popular science, math, humour
Your prescription of popular science. We blog out of Sydney Australia and podcast across the world! We like to take a look at the science around us and a have a little fun whilst doing it.
Latest Blog Posts
- Ep 118: Astrobiology and the search for extraterrestrial life on Nov 20, 2009 in Science Communication Astronomy and Space
Astrobiology is a fascinating and complex field of science. It is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe, and is a relatively new field of science incorporating astronomy, biology, geology, palaeontology,...
- Swimming with Whales - video from Tonga on Nov 18, 2009 in Travelling Scientist Animals
A few months back, I spoke to Scott Portelli about his experiences diving with whales in Tonga - see Ep 109: Tongan blowholes and whales. Scott has recently returned from Tonga, and took from breathtaking footage of the whales. Enjoy the video below.
- Ep 117: The Science of Superheroes - Mystique (X-men) on Oct 31, 2009 in Podcast Paranormal Movies Biology Genetics Human Face
Ever wondered whether it is scientifically possible to become a superhero? In a new series of podcasts, Dr Christopher Pettigrew (aka Dr Boob*) and I are going to tackle this question. Chris is a post-doctoral researcher at the Department of Biochem...
- Ep 116: Terence Tao and Prime Numbers on Oct 19, 2009 in Podcast Maths and Stats
Terence Tao is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics, UCLA and one of Australia's most acclaimed mathematicians. Indeed, he is arguably the world's greatest living mathematician. In 2006, he was awarded a Fields Medal, which is the top prize a...
- Blog Action Day 2009 - Climate Change on Oct 16, 2009 in Beer Drinking Scientists Climate Change
October 15 is Blog Action Day 2009 and this year's topic is Climate Change. The idea is to raise awareness of the topic, so I thought I'd get in on the act - it is still October 15 in some parts of the world... Climate Change is arguably our most pr...
- Name your 2009 Science Highlights, and win! on Oct 7, 2009 in Year in Science Polls
Somehow we are already near the end of 2009, and therefore it's time to start reflecting on the year that was. Each year we run a competition in which you, dear readers and listeners, can write in and let us know what science events turned you on thr...
- 2009 Podcast Awards on Oct 7, 2009 in Publicity
The 2009 Podcast Awards are now open for nominations. If you would like to nominate The Mr Science Show in the science and technology section, then that would be lovely! Check out the rules - essentially, don't be dodgy or game the system. And make s...
