Scope, Season 1
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SCOPE this out: science is everywhere. It’s behind the technology we use, the food we eat, the houses we live in, the clothes we wear, the medicine we take, the bridges we cross, the roads we travel, the athletes who become our sporting heroes and the health of the planet we call home. Now there’s a science show for kids called Scope to explain the science that’s all around us. Scope is a half hour of fast, funny and informative scientific entertainment for children aged 8-14 years. Each week Scope explores a different theme to discover the science behind everything. Each week, host, Dr Rob tackles a different topic, tears it apart, explores it, relates it to a child’s life and finally catapults the concept into the realms of technology and the future. Dr Rob is not alone in his quest for all the answers and is joined this year, by Julia who seeks out cool experiments and scientific facts. Along for the ride are the scientists themselves who present many of the stories about their research and discoveries. Scope’s mission is for its audience to never stop questioning how the world works to make the impossible become possible. Scope answers the how and the why, but more importantly, the ‘what if’ as its makes the ordinary extraordinary - under the Scope.
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| 1 | VideoScience 101 | In case you have been living under a rock, with a broken TV, Scope is a science program. But what is science? When did it start? Why do we do it? And who are all these people who call themselves scientists? / Science 101: Rob tackles the hard question of what is science, breaking down the different areas of science and how it has changed over the years. / Bicarb and Vinegar: Bicarb and Vinegar, the two staple ingredients every young scientist should have. Using these two ingredients and a pop top bottle, Julia will show you how to make a launching rocket. / Field Science: Have you ever wondered what a field Scientist does? Well Dr Sean Fitzgibbon, a biologist from The University of Queensland walks you through his out door lab giving you a taste of what it's like to be a field scientist. / Lab Science: Laboratories, they are the first place most people think about when they think about science or scientists. But what exactly goes on in these places? Dr Craig Williams an organic chemist from The University of Queensland uncovers the mystery and takes you on an exploration of his chemistry lab./ Robotic Science: It's dirty, dangerous and dull work. Not the work that CSIRO robotic scientist Rob Zlot does, but the work that his robots do. Rob gives you an insight into what a Robot Scientist does. / Water Science: Leonie Hodgers from CSIRO will show you how scientists are turning waste water into drinking water, using microbiology. So put on your lab coat and join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:55 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoThings that... Spin | What do leaping motocross riders, an aerobatic tiger moth and spiders all have in common? They all spin! To find out what makes spinning so special join Dr Rob as he battles centripetal forces and scopes out all the science behind things that spin. / Spin 101: What makes spinning so special? Maybe because it is a form of motion that is found all over the place, Dr Rob breaks down the main factors involved in spinning and some of its interesting properties. / Spinning Paper/Spinning Can: Everyone knows that a spinning top spins, that's its job in the world, to spin. Julia, Scope's experiment girl, will show you a few other things you can make spin that you might not have thought about, like; paper and cans. / Motocross: The sport motocross requires endurance, strength, concentration, and an extremely powerful dirt bike. Chris Urquhart, Head Coach for Y-AIM Queensland takes you through the spinning science involved in this fast pace sport. / Tiger Moth: Tiger Moths are a great aerobatic aircraft, doing dangerous spins in mid-air, but even before take off they make use of spinning forces. Garry Herne, a tiger moth pilot shows you the spinning science behind these magnificent biplanes. / Wheel of Brisbane: Have you ever wondered how a Ferris wheel spins? Well Mike Ironside, the manager of the Wheel of Brisbane will take you on a private tour of this large Ferris wheel, explaining the intricate process of making it spin. / Spider Webs: Spider webs, to a human they can be annoying, but to an insect they are potential death traps. Dr Owen Seeman an Arachnologist from The Queensland Museum will reveal the mystery of how and why a spider spins a web. - So spin on in and join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:42 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoColours | Just when you thought everything in science was pretty much black and white... along comes a show all about colour. But what is colour? Well colour is light and light is colour. And colour comes from light but light is a form of energy. Confused? You won't be if you join Dr Rob as he explores the colour spectrum and SCOPES out all the science behind colours. / Colour 101: Colour is everywhere, light from a light bulb or the sun might look white but it is actually made up of all different colours. Dr Rob looks at colours and how different colours are formed. / Chromatography: A black pen looks black when you write with it, but it is actually made up of many different colours. Julia uses a cool technique called 'Chromatography' to see the different colours that combine together to make the one colour. / Animal Colour Change: From birds and mammals to fish and frogs, lots of different animals can change their colour. Jessie Sinclair, a Zoologist from the Melbourne Museum will talk you through how and why animals can do this. / Colour Blindness: Colour blindness is when people are unable to distinguish between certain colours, and the most common form of this disorder is red/green colour blindness Paul Martin a Vision Scientist from the University of Melbourne explains what causes it and the types of colour blindness out there. / Paint Colours: Paint comes in an infinite number of colours, Andrea Lucena-Orr a paint colour expert from Dulux Australia explains all about paint colours and how they create new colours. / Plant Colours: Have you ever stopped to wonder why flowers and fruits come in so many amazing colours? Well Jason Goodger, a plant researcher from University of Melbourne will take you through how and why fruits and flowers vary in so many colours. - So join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:46 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoThings That... Creep and Crawl | What do cockroaches, scorpions, crabs and stick insects all have in common? To find out join Dr Rob as he gets out his magnifying glass and scopes out all the science behind things that... creep and crawl. / Creep and Crawl 101: There are over one million different insect species known - that's more than mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and plants combined. Michelle Gleeson, an entomologist from Bugs Ed will take you through all things buggy. / Experiment - Jitterbug: To celebrate all things that... creep and crawl, Julia shows you how to make your very own jitterbug with a few old toothbrushes, blu-tac, a 3V watch battery, a small electric motor and some stuff to decorate it with. / Scorpions: What has plier-like pincers and prominent stingers? Well Natasha Ford from the Melbourne Museum will take you through this creepy crawly that sends most humans running for their life. / Fiddler Crabs: The fiddler crab is obviously a type of crab, but how exactly did it get its name? Candice Bywater an Ecologist from the University of Queensland will reveal the truth about their name and many other facts she has discovered in her research on these creepy crawlies. / Lord Howe Island Stick Insects: In the world of insects, sometimes no amount of skilful creeping and fast crawling can help them escape their predator. Patrick Honan from the Melbourne Zoo explains why the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect is so special and how they are making a come back after nearly becoming extinct. / Creeping Plants: Insects aren't the only things that creep and crawl and John Rayner a horticulturalist from The University of Melbourne is here to take you on a guided tour through the world of creeping plants. - So creep and crawl your way on in and join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:49 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoCommunication | Dr Rob loves to talk but he knows there is more than one way to communicate. Without communicating you wouldn't know what's happening in the world, you wouldn't be able to talk to your friends and you wouldn't be able to join Dr Rob as he scopes out all the science behind all the different methods of communication. Communication 101: Communication is about as old as life itself. As long as animals and humans have been around, we have needed to communicate. Dr Rob looks at some of the different types of communication used in the past and the ones being used in this day and age. / Experiment- Hydrophone: Did you ever think it would be possible to make a phone that could be used underwater? Well Julia will show you how to make a hydrophone that will allow you to do just that. / Voice Box: All mammals have a voice box, or larynx, located in the throat, it is essential in order to make noise. Dr Chris Perry an ear, nose and throat specialist will take you inside Dr Rob's throat. / Gibbon Gossip: All sorts of animals like to chat and one prime example is The Siamang Gibbon. Murray Guy who looks after these chatty primates at the Adelaide Zoo will tell you all about how these mammals use noise to communicate. / Newspaper Factory: Whether you are after the breaking news or the sports scores, you will find it all in the local newspaper. We all know reporters write these articles but how do the words end up on the page? Warren McGoldrick from Queensland Newspapers will take you on a tour of a newspaper factory. / Telephones: Telephones, we all us them, but how exactly do they work? Graham Williams an Optus engineer will show you the inner workings of a telephone and the process involved in getting the sound from one telephone to another. - So tell all your friends and join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:44 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoSports Technology | No matter what your favourite sport is, whether its cricket, footy, golf even BMX, if you want a competitive edge then you'll need science. Join Dr Rob as he takes a swing and scopes out all the science behind Sports Technology. / Golf Swing Analyser: Have you ever wondered how professional golf players get so good? Well Dr Rob investigates the technology behind the sport with the help of Sean Dwyer a professional golfer. / Experiment - Bouncing balls: What makes a ball bounce? Lots of sports use them; some sports even rely on them bouncing. Julia investigates the science involved in bouncing balls. / BMX 3D: BMX is fast and furious, but what if scientists developed technology that allowed you to ride the track without even getting on a BMX bike. Megan Rendell a sports scientist from Queensland Academy of Sport has done just that. / Cricket Accelerometer: Cricket is a great sport that is played and watched by millions of people around the world. Miguel Fuentes a Biomedical Engineer at the University of Queensland has developed a cricket accelerometer to help accelerate the performance of players. / Footy GPS: AFL is a fast, exciting and physically demanding sport. James Harnisch goes through the latest GPS technology he uses when training the Adelaide Crows, helping to keep the players performing at the highest level. / Wind Tunnel: Wind can sometimes slow athletes down if they don't have top notch aerodynamics. In order to achieve the best aerodynamics David Burton, an engineer from Monash University is working with athletes to incorporating the Wind Tunnel into their training routine. - So all you sport lovers make sure you join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:43 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoThings That... Fly | Birds do it, bees do it and even time does it, but only when you're having fun. What do they all do? They all fly and that's what this episode of Scope is all about ... things that fly. Join Dr Rob as he catches some thermals in a glider and scopes out all the science behind things that. / Fly 101: Many animals have the ability to fly including birds, insects and bats. But there is one very important species that is not on that list - humans. Dr Rob takes you through the four basic forces that allow human flying machines to fly. / Experiment- Glider and Teabag: Most people know how to make a paper plane, but what about a glider? Well Julia shows you how to make one using drinking straws, along with a flying teabag using hot air. / Gliding: We all know that most planes need an engine to keep it in the air, but have you ever thought you could be in a plane where there isn't the roar of an engine? Well Dr Rob does just that, with the help of Pilot Al Sim, he explores the science of gliding. / Helicopters: Helicopters can move up or down, fly left or right, or just hover in the one position, but just how do these versatile flying machines work? Dean Egan a helicopter pilot from Helibiz looks at all the ins and outs of flying a helicopter. / Flying Animals: Flying, some animals use it to hunt, some use it to take short cuts, and some use it for long distance journeys. Brett Backhouse from the Adelaide Zoo gives us a bird's eye view of animal aviation. / Super Bee: We all know that bees make honey, and they're pretty good at it. But Peter Kraft a biologist and Richard Moore a roboticist from the University of Queensland are making use of bees other talents to tape into the secrets of their amazing flying abilities. - So prepare yourself for take off as Dr. Rob once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:40 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoThings That... Go Fast | What do a drag racing car, a track cyclist, a cheetah and a beam of light all have in common? They all travel really, really fast! But how fast is fast! Join Dr Rob as he puts his foot to the floor and scopes out all the science behind things that... Go Fast / Fast 101: There are lots of fast things in the world from animals to man made machines like cars and space shuttles. Dr Rob investigates the world of fast moving things. / Experiment- Accelerometer: When something is moving it can usually speed up or slow down. Well Julia shows you how to make your very own accelerometer that allows you to detect acceleration and deceleration in a moving object. / Drag Racing: There is no doubt that drag cars go very fast Phil Lamattina a drag car driver invites you into the world of drag racing, exploring the science behind these fast cars. / Sprint Cycling: Sprint cycling is a fast competitive sport, with riders reaching speeds greater than 80 kilometres per hour. Craig Colduck a sports scientist from the Australian Institute of Sport will share with you how he helps elite athletes reach their full potential in the velodrome. / Animal Speedsters: In nature some animals are built for speed, and on land the cheetah is King. Trena Carney, cheetah keeper at Monarto Zoo explains how and why these animals are so fast. / Synchrotron: Anton Tadich a Beamline Scientist from the Australian Synchrotron explains how they are using the speed of electrons to help perform scientific experiments. - So strap yourself in for a fast episode where Dr. Rob once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:44 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoMovie Science | Ever wondered how all your favourite television shows and movies get made? Wonder no longer because in this episode of Scope we tear down the fourth wall and step onto the set to discover what happens before and after they call 'action'. So join Dr Rob as he gets behind the camera and scopes out all the science behind Movie Science. / Scope 101: You've all watched Scope on television before, but how exactly does the show come together. Dr Rob gets on the other side of the camera to let you in on the secrets of how Scope is made. / Experimen t-Zoetrope: Have you ever wanted to make a movie? Well Julia shows you how without a camera in sight. / H20 on Location, pt. 1: Lights, camera, action. Get ready as Kristen Souvlis takes you behind the scenes of H20 to look at the technology and science involved in filming a children's drama. / H20 Underwater, pt. 2: We all know that actors sometimes have to play characters that are not real. This can be especially hard when the character is a mermaid and needs to breathe underwater. Colin Budds, director of H20 shows you the secrets to filming underwater. / K-9 Production Design, pt. 1: Dr Rob visits the set of a new television drama, K-9 to talk with the production Designer John Dowdig, to see how they bring the magic of television alive. / K-9 Art Director, pt. 2: Have you ever wanted to dress up like a monster? Paul Tamms the Associate Producer of K-9, shows you how they make their weird and wonderful characters come alive with art design. - Tune in to see how the magic of television is made where Dr. Rob once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:44 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoMeasurement | We take lots of measurements each day without even realising it. Like, how long until the bus comes? Is it too hot to wear a jumper today? Is my bike seat at the right height? But what does it mean to measure things? Why do we do it? How many different ways are there to measure something, and just how accurately can we do it? Join Dr Rob as he gets out a ruler and scopes out all the science behind Measurement. / Measurement 101: Dr Rob looks at the five most common categories of measurement, including length, volume, mass, temperature and time. / Experiment - Chocolate Chip Cookies: We all love to eat cookies, but who would have known that making a batch would involve so much measuring. Well Julia explores the world of cooking and the types of measurement involved. / Measuring the Weather: Predicting the weather can be tricky business. Jeff Smith a technical officer at the Bureau of Meteorology will explain the process and equipment needed to measuring the weather. / Precision Ruler: To measure something small you can usually just grab a ruler. But what if you need to measure something so small you can't even see it? Geoff Pryde a quantum physicist from Griffith University takes you through his measuring device that is so precise it can measure distances ten thousand times smaller than the width of a strand of hair. / Sports Measurement: Sport is all about being the swiftest, highest or strongest competitor. Mark Fisher takes you through some technology and equipment used with elite athletes to monitor their performance. / Surveyor: Have you ever seen someone on the side of the road with a tripod and wondered what they were doing It was probably a surveyor, and Andrew Davey is just the man to fill you in on how measurement plays an important role in his job. - So keep track of the time so you can join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:42 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoThings That... Go Bump in the Night | Things seem to be so much stranger when they are cloaked in the darkness of night. But while most of us are asleep at night scientists are discovering what all those things that go bump in the night actually are. Join Dr Rob as he stares at the stars and Scopes out all the science behind things that go bump in the night. / Bump in the Night 101: The earth's light source is the sun and night time begins when the sun goes down. But it's not the sun that's moving - it's the earth and Dr Rob tells more about what causes night time. / Experiment - Telescope: Telescopes are used for looking at things really far away and Julia will show you how to make your very own using a torch, masking tape, a piece of paper and some lenses. / Astronomy: Since the dawn of time, people have wondered about the universe that lies beyond our tiny blue planet. Tim Connors from the Sliding Spring Observatory gives you a look at the biggest optical telescope in the southern hemisphere, showing you how it works and what it is used for. / Bats: Bats are famous for their night time life style. Ben Barth an ecologist from the University of Queensland talks about the research he is doing at the moment to find out more about these mysterious night creatures. / Nocturnal House: As we all settle down for a good night sleep some animals are only just beginning to wake up. Nathan Langley from the Adelaide Zoo gives you a sneak peak at what these creatures get up to when we are sleeping. / Sleep: Sleep, everyone does it but there's a lot more to it than most people realise. Dr Sarah Blunden from the University of South Australia reveals the unknowns of why we need sleep. - So get out your telescope and join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:42 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoPhysics | If there is any area of science that can lay claim to being about how pretty much everything works, its physics. To prove our point the Scope team makes a splash at a water park, catches a few waves, stares at the stars and slams on the brakes. So join Dr Rob as he makes a few equal and opposite reactions and scopes out all the science behind physics. / Physics 101: Physics is a massive area of science and Dr Rob will take you through some of the different areas like energy, forces, electricity, magnetism, light and space, to answer the question- what is physics? / Experiment - Balloon Rocket: Where would physics be without Newton's third law of motion? It helps to get rockets and aeroplanes up in the air and Julia will show you how the same law applies when making a balloon rocket. Pitch Drop: Julia talks to Professor John Mainstone about a physics experiment started in 1927 and that is still going today. / Water Park Physics: In summer everyone loves to go on water rides, but have you ever thought about all the physics involved in making these rides work. Well Andy Keir, a Physicist from Queensland University of Technology will fill you in on all you need to know about water park physics. / Body Surfing: For most people the beach is all about the surf, sand and fun, and for Professor Neville De Mestre it's all that and more. Neville, a mathematician and body surfer has combined his two loves and will enlighten you on the physics of body surfing. / Crash Physics: The Police Force play a major role in keeping our roads safe and that means investigating what happens when things go wrong. David Kuchenmeister from South Australian Police will show you how they use physics to investigate a crash scene. / Astrophysics: Lisa Germany, an Astrophysicist from Swinburne University of Technology, gives you an insight into supernovae, or exploding stars, which created the elements that our houses, our cars and our planet are made from. - So join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:43 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoCSI Science | Who doesn't love a whodunit? We've turned this week's show into a mystery and we're going to use all the different kinds of science that are used to analyse clues found at the scene of a crime to solve it. Join Dr Rob as sifts through the evidence... | 23:45 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoThings That... Are Old | Things that... are Old How old is old? Is twenty-one old? 60? Or is something that has been around for 1000 years old? What about dinosaurs? They started appearing on earth about 230 million years ago ... that is pretty old. | 23:45 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoThings That... We Eat | I bet you didn't know that one of Dr Rob's favourite things to do is eat. And it's not just because he likes the taste of food, but because there's an awful lot of science in the things that we eat. | 23:47 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoFactory Science | I bet you didn't know that one of Dr Rob's favourite places to visit is a factory. He just loves the precision of the industrial robots, the hypnotic trance of the conveyor belt, the mechanics of the massive machinery and all the science and technology that factories house. | 23:45 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoThings That... Make Electricity | Things That... Make Electricity. Electricity - most of us take it for granted, but have you ever stopped to think what exactly is electricity, how is it generated and how does it power our homes? To discover the answers to those questions and a whole lot more | 23:45 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoPlants | Plants. The world would be a very different place without them. We depend on plants for the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the shelters we build and the very oxygen we breathe. | 23:46 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoGeology | Dr Rob has escaped from the lab! It looks like he is heading for the hills! The Glasshouse Mountains in South-East Queensland in fact! Join Dr Rob and Julia for a geology field trip with a difference as they scope the rocky outcrop of our landscape. / Australian Geology: Come on a whirl wind tour around Australia with Karin Barovich, a geologist with the University of Adelaide. From the tip of Queensland to the Victorian coast and everywhere in between, Australia has some of the oldest rocks in the world and when rocks are around for a long time some interesting things happen! / Experiment-Rock Hunt: Standing on the third rock from the sun, Earth, Julia searches through the many types of rocks, explaining the basics of geology on the way. / Geologist 101: Do you like digging? Jonathan Giddings does! He is a geologist from the University of Melbourne. Geology is a huge field of study and geologists investigate a huge range of different things. Jonathan Giddings takes us through the basics. / Caves: Frank Bromley's job takes him to dark and spooky places. He is a cave guide at Naracoorte Cave National Park. These caves are very special because many important fossils like the Australian marsupial lion have been found here. Come in and see! / Volcanic Landscapes: In Australia we don't have any active volcanoes but there are quite a few spots where volcanoes once erupted. Jeff Lawson is a geologist at Kanawinka Global Geopark. He looks at how the enormous power of a volcano can shape the surrounding land in lots of different ways. Volcanoes really are a force to be reckoned with! / Roo Poo: When a geologist looks at a landscape, they search for signs of what lies deep beneath the surface. You can find clues in the soil, waterways, trees-even in the poo of a kangaroo! Find out why Steven Hill, a geologist with the University of Adelaide, looks at kangaroo droppings in search of valuable metals including gold and silver. - So help Dr. Rob get the dirt on geology as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:44 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoThings That... Swim | THINGS THAT... SWIM Can a prawn do the backstroke? Can a sea jelly, breaststroke? Can sharks freestyle? And can Dr Rob do the butterfly? All these questions and more will be answered in this episode on things that swim. Things that... swim 101 The ocean covers 71% of the earth's surface and it is full of creatures that swim around making the water their home. So Dr Rob dives deep into the water to find out more about how these creatures swim and live below the water. Experiment - Rubber Band Powered Boat Who would have thought you could power a boat with a simple rubber band? Well Julia did, and she will show you how to make your very own rubber band powered boat. Marine Biologist We might not live amongst the animals that live beneath the water but these creatures have a big impact on our lives as we do to them. Andrew Burnell who often takes a dive with these creatures gives us an insight into what it is like being a Marine Biologist with the Department for Environment and Heritage. Port Jackson Shark Think 'shark' and you probably imagine a large and powerful underwater hunter. So how do these creatures get to be so big and dominate swimmers in the underworld? Sophie Douglas, a Marine Biologist from the Melbourne Aquarium tracks the lifecycle of the Port Jackson Shark. Sea Jellies Sea Jellies don't speed through the water like most other water animals, and Di Brandl a Marine Biologist at the Melbourne Aquarium will tell us about their unique way of getting around. Prawns You see them in fish shops, stir fries, cocktails and even on the end of hooks to entice other fish, and Dr Melony Sellars a Marine Biologist with CSIRO is here to tell you more about these crazy looking creatures. So join Dr Rob as he puts on his swimming cap and goggles as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the SCOPE! | 23:45 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoChemistry | CHEMISTRY Did you know that Dr Rob is a chemist? That means he's qualified in the field of chemistry. But what is chemistry? Is it crazy scientists in labs mixing chemicals ... well, yes! But it is so much more than that as well! Chemistry 101 Most people think of chemicals and chemical reactions when they hear the word chemistry, and Dr Rob is here to give you a deeper understanding of what is really involved in this area of science. Experiment - Ink Tea Julia tests her creative skills out with a spot of painting, but first she uses some chemical reactions to make her very own ink. Fire Fighting Chemistry Battling a bushfire involves courage, determination, and a fair bit of brute strength. However by far the most important weapon used in fighting fires is chemistry and Peter Brown from Country Fire Authority will tell you more. Chemiluminescence Ever wondered how glow sticks work, or how animals like glow worms and jellyfish make there own light? Chris Sumby a Chemist from the University of Adelaide will tell you all about this strange chemical reaction called chemiluminescence. Chemistry of Cleaning Cleaning isn't the most exciting job, but when it has to be done modern cleaning products can certainly make the task a lot easier. Marianne White a Scientist at CSIRO will explain to you the chemical and physical reactions that occur when cleaning with chemicals. Food Chemistry Did you know that we eat nothing but chemicals? Chris Key a Food Chemist from Swinburne University of Technology will tell you how these chemicals give food its colour, texture, vitamins, minerals, flavours and aromas. So join Dr Rob as he as he mixes up some chemicals and once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the SCOPE! | 23:37 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoGross Science | Warning, warning! Vomiting, farting, burping and sweating, this episode of "Scope" is about the science of all things gross! Join Dr Rob as he follows a scientist in search of fascinating faeces, finds out how to preserve dead animals and checks in with a little beetle that just loves poo! - Gross Science 101: There are so many gross things out there that you can study or research but you don't have to go very far to find it, our body has many gross functions and Dr Rob will give you the full low down on it. / Experiment - Fake Diarrhoea: Out of all our bodily functions poo is pretty gross and diarrhoea is even worse! Even grosser than that is Diarrhoea that you can eat, and Julia will show you how to make some that you can get stuck into. / Waste Water Plant: What is gross and stinky and about 700,000 people contribute to it, simply by flushing their toilet? A Waste Water Treatment Plant and Mark Biebrick from a treatment plant in South Australia will tell you how they turn sewage water into clean water. / Taxidermy: Kym Haines from the Melbourne Museum works with animals, but not the active type you are probably thinking of. Kym works in the business of preserving dead animals in a process called taxidermy. / Dung Beetles: Dr Robbie Wilson an ecologist from University of Queensland is studying an animal that lives breathes and eats poo, literally. This animal is called the Dung Beetle. / Scat Analysis: Most people go out of their way to avoid animal poo. However Ryan Chick and Dan Purdy, wildlife scientist with the Department of Sustainability and Environment, go in search of it. - So join Dr Rob on his adventures of all things gross in science as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the scope! | 23:45 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoAnimal Intelligence | We know humans are intelligent but how does the rest of the animal kingdom fare? To scope out the answer to animal intelligence, join Dr Rob as he goes to a training school with some clever dolphins, checks out some combating crayfish and sees how one working dog can make a sheep farmers life a lot easier. Animal Intelligence 101: And the most intelligent animal is... the human being. And of course some humans are more intelligent than others, just like animals. And Dr Rob investigates what intelligence really means. / Experiment - Dog Intelligence: As with humans, there are smart dogs, and there are not-so-smart dogs. But how can you tell where your dog rates on the intelligence scale? Julia will show you a series of tests you can do with your dog to find out. / Dolphins: Dolphins! How smart are they? Well Dr Rob visits Sea World to speak with Andrew Mulville a dolphin trainer to find out exactly that. / Animal Tools: There's no denying that a lot of different animal species are nifty with tools, and the primates are no exception. Jess and Damien from the Melbourne Zoo, look at how two primates, the gorilla and the capuchin monkey make use of tools in there day to day life. / Crayfish: Sometimes in the animal world conflicts can arise between two members of the same species. And Professor Robbie Wilson from the University of Queensland has discovered that some male crayfish have mastered the art of bluff to help when it comes to fighting. / Working Dogs: There are over one hundred million sheep in Australia, and most sheep farmers will agree that keeping them in check is not a one-person job. Alan Thornton a Sheep Dog Trainer from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary explains further. - So join Dr Rob to see how smart your favourite animal is, as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the scope! | 23:47 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoThings That... Are Really Small | In a show about things that are really small - size does matter! Join Dr Rob as he "scopes" out science on the small scale and dives into the world of nanotechnology, checks out an aerobatic model aeroplane and peers at atoms with a whiz bang microscope; Things that... Are Really Small 101: There are lots of small things in the world like insects, bacterial cells, a piece of hair, the head of a pin and many, many more. And Dr Rob shrinks down to investigate further things that are small. / Experiment - Shrinking Plastic: If you've ever dried your jeans in a dryer, you'll know that things that are small don't always start off that way. And Julia looks into the science of this, by shrinking different recycling items in her oven. / Model Planes: Aeroplanes come in all shapes and sizes but the science that lets them all fly is exactly the same. Chris Brislin, a model plane pilot does some tricky manoeuvres as he explains the science behind flying a model plane. / Atomic Force Microscope: Microscopes are one of the most famous scientific tools ever invented and they are used across many areas of science. Joe Shapter, from Flinders University tells you how he uses a microscope to look at structures only a few atoms wide. / Nanotechnology: Scientists refer to any particle that's very tiny as a nanoparticle. And 'very tiny' here means between 1 nm and 100 nm in size. But what does that mean? Well Sarah Morgan a Nanotechnologist from Nanotechnology Victoria delves further into this small world. / Miniature Horses: Horses are most often thought of as large and powerful animals. But not all horses are large some are miniature and Judith Hamel a Miniature Horse Breeder explains the science behind this animal. - So join Dr Rob to see how small is small as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the "scope"! | 23:49 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoNavigation | Maps, magnets, compasses, global positioning systems and robotic boats, it's all part of the science of navigation. Join Dr Rob as "scopes" out the science behind getting from point 'A' to point 'B' without getting lost. - Navigation 101: Do you know what longitude and latitude mean, or how a GPS works? Well Dr Rob will navigate you through the basics of navigation, just as soon as he works out where he is! / Experiment - Compass: Dr Rob has given Julia a mission and it involves a map, with an X as well as a compass. So follow Julia as she navigates herself through the bush. / Autonomous Boat: Most vehicles need people to drive them around. But when it comes to scientific research, a vehicle that can find its own way around is a lot more useful and Dr Matthew Dunbabin from CSIRO will tell you more. / Magnetic Navigation: Exploration is part of human nature and to help us venture into the unknown we have developed many different types of navigational tools. Charlie Barton a Scientific Adventurer from Australian National University will reveal how some of the simplest yet powerful navigational instruments are based on magnetism. / Animal Navigation Animals don't have the luxury of maps or GPS units to help them navigate through nature to find shelter and food. Kerrie Beddington from Gorge Wildlife Park explains how animals have developed their own methods of navigation to help them survive the wild. / Map Making: When you are lost you generally use a map to help you find your way. But how are these maps made? Rachel Lerm, a Cartographer at Spatial Vision makes maps every day and will show you how. - So join Dr Rob as he navigates through another episode of "Scope", proving once again that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the scope! | 23:42 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 26 | VideoHome Science | HOME SCIENCE Here at Scope we have a saying 'science is everywhere'. And just to prove the point, this week we don't even leave home to find it. So join Dr Rob as he scopes out exactly what a carbon footprint is, pays a house call to a few animals and swings by a home of the future all in the name of home science. Home Science 101 Dr Rob calls his lab home and as we all know it's full of science - but did you know there's actually heaps of science in homes. From the design of a house, the electricity that powers it to the appliances and gadgets we plug into in. Dr Rob takes us on a scientific tour of the home. Experiment - Door Bell Lots of houses have a doorbell at the front door. But wouldn't it be cool to have one on your bedroom door. Julia shows us how to make one using a simple electrical circuit. Energy Audit Homes use lots of energy, but it doesn't have to be that way. And that's where an energy audit comes in. Simon McGill from the ClimateSmart Home Service shows how to reduce our homes carbon footprint. Animal Homes Four walls, a roof, some windows and a door are the basic features of a human house but you won't find many of them in your average animal home. Julia Leonard, Wildlife Keeper from Ballarat Wildlife Park tells us a bit about the places animals call home. Water Savings It's pretty easy to take water for granted but living on the driest continent in the world we need to keep a close eye on how much we use. And the home is a great place to start, just ask Denny Hone from Save Water Now. iiiHome Homes are filled with lots of different devices and technologies. They all work pretty well individually but wouldn't it be easier if we could combine them all into one system? Well thanks to some clever science and technology you can! Neil Kaye from VideoPro takes us on a tour of an intelligent home. So join Dr Rob to discover all the science jam packed into your home, as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the SCOPE! | 23:52 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoReef Science | The Great Barrier Reef, it's big, it's colourful, it's one of our world's great natural wonders and it's full of science. So what better subject to dedicate a whole show to than the reef? Join Dr Rob as he scopes out what it is that makes up a reef ecosystem and investigates some of the imminent threats that coral reefs face, such as bleaching and climate change. / Reef Science 101: The main thing most people associate with a tropical reef is coral. But what the blazes is coral? Are all corals the same? And role does zooxanthellae play? Dr Rob travels to tropical Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef to find out. / Reef Ecology: Despite taking up less than 1% of the ocean floor, coral reefs provide homes, food and protection for about 25% of the world's marine species. This makes reefs one of the most diverse habitats in the world. Hayley Gorsuch from the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre introduces us to the many creatures that call the reef home. / Aquarium Science: You don't have to be at the reef to see all the amazing animals that live there thanks to huge aquariums. But how on earth do they replicate this wonderful underwater world? Julia visits Underwater World and chats to Danielle Miles to find out. / Climate Change and the Reef: The impacts of Climate Change are staring to be felt around the world and the Great Barrier Reef hasn't escaped. Dr. David Wachenfeld, Chief Scientist for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority explains how climate change is threatening the reef and what we can do to help. / Coral Bleaching: There are a number of threats to reef and none bigger than the phenomenon know as Coral Bleaching. But what exactly is coral bleaching and why does it happen? Lead expert Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg from the University of Queensland answers all these tricky questions. / Water Quality: The Great Barrier Reef is a finely balanced ecosystem which depends on certain conditions remaining constant, in particular the quality of the water that flows into the ocean. Tony Webster from CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems explains how he's working with farmers to only put back what was naturally there. - So join Dr Rob to discover all science behind the reef, as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the scope! | 23:44 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 28 | VideoThings That... Are Cold | What happens when you combine some liquid nitrogen, dry ice and a crazy scientist? A really cold episode of Scope, of course! Join Dr Rob as he scopes out why we have winter, meets some cold blooded creatures and spends the day with an Alpine Ranger. / Things That... Are Cold 101: What do you consider cold? When the temperature dips under 10 degrees C or when it starts snowing? Well Dr Rob breaks down the definition of cold, while doing some cool science experiences with liquid nitrogen. / Experiment - Instant Freeze: There is only one thing better than a cold drink on a hot day and that is, Julia using some cool science to instantly freeze a drink simply by twisting the cap. / What is a Cold?: Dr Rob gets a house call from his physician, Dr Peter Moore to get the low down on what it means to have a cold and gets a diagnosis from the Doc. / Winter: Crisp mornings, chilly air, fog, rain and snow; you have probably experience at least some of these conditions every year during winter. David Morrison from the Bureau of Meteorology gives you an insight into the calendar's coldest season of the year. / Ectothermic Animals: If your hands get cold when it's frosty, or your feet feel like icicles in the snow, spare a thought for cold-blooded animals. Stuart Cochrane from Werribee Zoo in Melbourne explains what it means to be cold-blooded. / Alpine Ranger: When you head for the slopes you don't often spare a thought for the rangers who maintain and look after the national parks. So we spend a day with Kevin Cosgriff a ranger in Australia's Alpine National Park to find out what's involved in a typical day as an Alpine Ranger. - So pop on a jumper and prepare yourself for a seriously cold episode as Dr Rob once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:49 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoThings That... We Wear | This episode of Scope is all about the science that covers you, from the top of your head to the tip of your toes. That's because it's a show all about things that we wear. Join Dr Rob as we check out the wonders of wool, find out how they make a pair of glasses and take a look at a 3D knitting machine. - Things That... We Wear 101: Many people dress for practical reasons, like keeping their body clean and protecting themselves from the elements, they also dress to be recognised, by wearing uniforms, and many people dress to impress! Whatever your reason there is a lot of science involved in the things you wear and Dr Rob takes a closer look. / Experiment - Natural Dyes: Without all the dyes and pigments that are used these days, our lives would not be very colourful and Julia will show you how you can use some everyday ingredients to dye some clothes in your wardrobe. / Wool Science: Sheep - they may not have the grace of the giraffe or the intelligence of the chimpanzee, but they've got a wardrobe that in many ways is second to none. George Maurdev a Materials Scientist from CSIRO will explain further. / Eyes: If yours don't work as well as they could, you'll know how important a good pair of corrective glasses can be. Anthony Stella an Optical Technician from Essilor, will guide you through the process of how glasses are made. / Sunscreen: Summer time means pools, beaches and all kinds of fun in the sun. And of course for all of those activities you need to protect yourself from the sun. Paul Kent a Sunscreen Formulator from Hamilton Laboratories will tell you how sunscreen can do that, and how it is made. 3D Knitting Machine. From your underpants to your overcoat, all the clothes you wear have at least one thing in common, they're held together by seams. But Louis Kyratzis from CSIRO is working with some new that now lets them create completely seamless clothes. So Join Dr Rob as he "scopes" out his wardrobe and once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:44 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 31 | VideoThings That... Are Really Big | So what exactly does it mean to be big? The heaviest? The tallest? The longest? The widest? It's all of those things and a whole lot more! Join Dr Rob as we go in search of some giant animals, find out how to build a massive bridge and look at the ins and outs of a very large musical instrument. Things That... Are Really Big 101. So what exactly does it mean to be big? According to Dr Rob it's all relative as he proves by scoping out everything from Goliath Tarantulas, to Elephants, to Mt Everest to our Solar System in explaining what is big! Experiment - Model Solar System. It's pretty difficult to comprehend exactly how big our Solar System really is, unless of course you create a scale model of it just like Julia's. Whales - Humpback whales are the 5th largest animal on this planet. Lucky for us their annual migration up the coast of Australia allows us the perfect opportunity to view this magnificent creature up close. Join Dr Rob as he goes whale watching with Rob Landman and the Sea World Whale Watch team. Gateway Bridge - Bridges come in all shapes and sizes, and they help people cross all kinds of obstacles. The new Gateway Bridge which crosses the Brisbane River certainly meets our criterion of big. Peter Rotolone from Queensland Motorways shows us what it takes to build this massive piece of engineering. Theatre Organ - What's the largest musical instrument you can think of? A drum? A double bass? A piano? Well they don't even come close to the Theatre Organ in this story. Paul Fitzgerald from the Theatre Organ Society of South Australia demonstrates the amazing musical sounds this organ can make. Mountain Ash - When it comes to tall trees that don't come any taller than the Mountain Ash. The world's tallest flowering tree, Mountain Ash lives in just a few, high rainfall areas in Victoria and Tasmania. Ecologist Richard Loyn introduces us to this awesome tree. So start thinking big and join Dr Rob as once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the SCOPE! | 23:43 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 32 | VideoEngineering | Have you ever wondered what an engineer does? Well wonder no longer because this show is all about the very inventive world of engineering. Join Dr Rob as he scopes out how to make something tower into the sky, engineer a race car and blast off with a little rocketry: Engineering 101: Pretty much everything you touch inside your house will have involved an engineer somewhere in its design or construction! Engineering involves a lot of building stuff, often to suit a specific purpose or function. So the job of an engineer can be summed up into four activities: design, construction, operation and maintenance. / Experiment - Egg Drop: Today the egg carton is accepted as the best method of transporting eggs. In her experiment, Julia creates three new contraptions designed to protect eggs to see which structure works best when dropped from a height. / Civil Engineering: Skyscrapers seem to defy the laws of physics by holding up millions of kilograms of weight. Brendan Scott, a Civil Engineer from the University of Adelaide, explains how engineers use maths and science to figure out how we can build large and complex structures without them falling down. / Mechanical Engineering: Machines really are all around us. Mechanical engineers like Lauren Ricks and Tom Sherwin from the University of Adelaide have designed and built a formulae SAE racing car from existing and custom-designed parts, a lot of complex maths and the help of computers. / Rocket Motor: A lot of people will tell you that the work they do is not rocket science, but not Mark Grollo, an Aerospace Engineer from RMIT. Mark explains how improving the rocket motor allows space shuttles to fly with maximum efficiency. / Chemical Engineering: Using thermal imaging cameras and infrared laser guns is just part of Louise Hladyz's job. She's a Chemical Engineer from QUENOS who works with the design, construction and operation of machines used to make valuable products. - So join Dr Rob as he scopes out the world of engineering and once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:43 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 33 | VideoInvertebrates | Have you ever been asked to "show a little backbone", or told to "not be so spineless". But what if you didn't have one, well meet the stars of this show - the invertebrates! Join Dr Rob as he scopes out how to manage some crustacean populations, get slimy with some slugs and find out exactly what is a cephalopod, and what makes them special. Invertebrates 101: All animals can be divided into just two groups; vertebrates - the ones that have a back bone and invertebrates -the ones that don't. Dr Rob takes a close look at what makes an invertebrate. / Experiment - Squid Dissection: Julia learns more about Squids, but not by reading a book or going on the internet! She gets up close and personal as she demonstrates how to dissect a squid. / Crustaceans: Crabs, lobsters and prawns. Most people are more likely to come across these marine critters in a fish market rather than their natural habitat. Cameron Dixon a Fisheries Scientist from SARDI Aquatic Science will tell you more about this divers range of invertebrates. / Snails and Slugs: They're small, slimy and probably enjoy their vegetables a lot more than you do. Kristen Messenger an invertebrate expert from Bugs n Slugs in South Australia will tell you all about how they can be found living in rainforest, rivers, oceans and even your own back yard. / Cephalopods: Intelligent, aquatic and enormous are NOT words normally used to describe invertebrates. But Amy Wilkes from the Sydney Aquarium will tell you how Cephalopods, which can be all of those things, are not your average invertebrates. / Worms: They live all over the world, and you hardly ever see them because they're usually underground and they're also one of the most useful invertebrates on the planet. And Dr Pene Mitchell from Worms DownUnder is here to tell you all about worms! - Join Dr Rob as he scopes out the spineless world of invertebrates and once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the scope! | 23:46 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 34 | VideoThings That... Are Hot | This episode of Scope is hot; really hot... in fact it's so hot you'll breakout in a sweat just watching it! Join Dr Rob as he scopes out the warmth of the summer sun, discovers how thermal imaging works, and gets to work with some molten metal. / Things That Are Hot 101: The Australian summer is hot and next time you're feeling warm, remember that the sun burns at an intense 13 million degrees. Join Dr Rob as he takes you through the science behind heat - everything from the Sahara desert to lightning bolts. / Experiment - Solar Cooker: Julia cooks a delicious toasted cheese sandwich using the powers of the sun. Her experiment details how you can make a solar cooker from just a pizza box, some alfoil and a valuable natural resource: sunlight. / Summer: Summer doesn't always mean sunshine, ice- creams and the beach. Tony Auden from the Bureau of Meteorology explains cyclones, bushfires, thunderstorms and heavy rain that occur during this season of extremes. / Glass Blowing: Have you ever wondered where science would be without glass? Les Gamel is a Scientific Glass Blower who uses a special type of glass to create beakers, burettes, test tubes, pipettes, funnels and flasks which are ideal for performing science experiments. / Thermal Imaging: As a Thermal Imaging Specialist, Tony Kelly can quite literally see heat. He uses special cameras which make infrared light (normally invisible to the naked eye) visible by detecting the heat produced by different objects. / Foundry: How hot is recycling? 700 degrees C! That's how hot some of the furnaces are where John Harley works at the Alloy Technologies International foundry. His job involves using extreme heat to melt down scrap metal to produce new metal shapes. - So join Dr. Rob as he investigates everything hot, and once again the ordinary becomes extraordinary, under the scope. | 23:47 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 35 | VideoAg Science | Ag Science: Everything we have was either dug up... or grown. Think about it, agriculture is responsible for so much of what we use or eat everyday. So scope thought it was about time that we unearthed all the science behind agriculture. Join Dr Rob as he scopes out a tractor that drives itself, discovers how to grow some tomatoes with out dirt and finds out how you give an alpaca a very big haircut. / Ag Science 101: The term agriculture encompasses many types of farming and covers almost every aspect of the process. Join Dr. Rob as he visits the Toowoomba Agricultural Show in his quest to learn more about agriculture, exploring everything from tractors to fungi. / Experiment - Grass Heads: Have you ever heard the saying 'It's like watching grass grow'? Julia's here to prove that there's nothing boring about watching grass grow. She creates some fun new friends from a pair of stockings, soil, sunlight and the occasional haircut. / Farm Machinery: It's obvious that machinery is a big part of agriculture, yet even farms need technology. Dr. Rob speaks with Tony Rogers from the David Evans Group about his newest machine - a self-steering tractor with an inbuilt GPS! / Hydroponic Tomatoes: Did you know that plants don't actually need soil - they just need the nutrients it contains? The process of growing plants without soil is called hydroponics. William Millis works for Flavorite Tomatoes where they grow up to 7000 tonnes of tomatoes each year - all with hydroponics. / Alpaca Farming: Alpacas aren't your average Australian farm animal. But Steve Rowley lives on a farm with up to 100 alpacas. Unlike other livestock, alpacas are surprisingly clean, have a co-operative nature and best of all, can provide up to four kilos of fleece when sheared. / Mushroom Farm: Agriculture isn't just plants and animals: its fungi too. Mick Surridge and Bill Littleson grow fungi for a living - more specifically, mushrooms. They talk us through they highly involved process of growing the button mushroom from compost to groceries. - So join Dr. Rob as he checks out the Ag show, and does a spot of farming as he once again proves the ordinary becomes extraordinary, under the scope. | 23:45 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 36 | VideoLife Cycle | Here at Scope we love a cycle. We have looked at the water cycle, the carbon cycle, the rock cycle, the bicycle, tricycle, motor cycle even how to recycle. So we decided to dedicate this week's show to the life cycle! Join Dr Rob as he scopes out the secret life of seahorses, finds out how an echidna becomes and echidna and hatch the mysteries of crocodiles. Life Cycle 101: Life exists in so many different forms on Earth, from simple microscopic bacteria right up to huge and complex animals like whales. Dr. Rob talks us through the science behind life cycles and how bacteria, plants, and animals differ in the way they reproduce. / Experiment - Plant Life Cycle: From little things big things grow. In the process of planting and growing tomatoes seeds, Julia explains the basic lifecycle of a plant and how you can create your own home-grown tomatoes. / Seahorse Life Cycle: Did you know that the female seahorse impregnates the male? Tracy Warland is a seahorse breeder and she's an expert on this rare reproductive process, explaining every step of the cycle along the way. / Insect Life Cycle: Bugs and insects have been around for thousands of years. Michelle Gleeson calls herself 'The Bug Lady' and she specialises in the lifecycles of insects. Michelle talks us through the reproductive processes of stick insects and silk worms. / Echidna Life Cycle: The echidna belongs to a subgroup of mammals called monotremes - a group of mammals which lay eggs. Frank Grutzner works for the University of Adelaide and spends his time tracking the echidna to learn more about this fascinating animal. / Crocodile Life Cycle: They're the biggest reptiles living today and are so old they walked the earth with the dinosaurs! But even crocodiles start life as tiny, vulnerable babies as Nick Stevens from the Hartley Crocodile Adventure farm explains. - So join Dr. Rob as he investigates some different life cycle, and once again proves the ordinary really does become extraordinary, under the scope. | 23:47 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 38 | VideoOcean Exploration | Today's episode of Scope is nautical voyage into the science down in the mysterious depths of the ocean. Join Dr Rob as he scopes out how scientists explore the deepest regions of the ocean, checks out a huge collection of fish and finds out how to map the sea floor. - Oceans 101: Geographically the world can be divided into five oceans, the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern and Arctic. These oceans cover around 70% of the earth and although we can't measure it exactly, it is estimated to have a volume of 1370 million cubic kilometres. Now that is a lot of water! / Experiment - Sink or Float: Sink or float! Julia tests out her theory of buoyancy using a bucket of water and some house hold objects. / Southern Surveyor: Studying the ocean would not be possible without a ship, and they don't come much better than the Southern Surveyor weighing in at 1.6 million kilograms and a staggering 66 metres long and to tell us more is the Captain, Fred Stein. / Ocean Monitoring: Uncovering the mysteries of what lies 3km under the ocean is not an easy task. But through some simple measurements and sophisticated technology Simon Allen and his team at CSIRO are finding out what lurks beneath the ocean surface. / National Fish Collection: The National Fish Collection in Hobart is among the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere, and it consists of about 145, 000 specimens, belonging to around 2, 800 species of fish, sharks and rays. Alistair Graham a marine biologist tells you how they're discovering some brand new species. / Seabed Mapping: It's probably safe to say that all the dry land in the world has been mapped, but surprisingly only about 2% of the ocean floor has been mapped. Rudy Kloser a research scientist with CSIRO will tell you how he is working on mapping the other 98%. - So join Dr Rob as he sails through some rough seas to once again prove that the ordinary really does become extraordinary, under the Scope. | 23:47 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 39 | VideoMore Famous Scientists | Famous scientists - there are so many, it's hard to know where to start. But we picked five to scope out - Galileo, Archimedes, Michael Faraday, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein. Join Dr Rob as he scopes out an indoor lightning show, checks out some telescopes and finds out how lasers light up. - History of Famous Scientists: In the beginning there were scientists before there was even science. When our ancestors were learning how to build a fire they were discovering how the world works, which is basically what scientists do. Dr Rob takes a closer look at the famous scientists that help discover what we know about the world today. / Galileo Galilei - Telescopes: Galileo invented the concept of the refracting telescope. He basically used a set of curved lenses to magnify things in the distance, like stars. It was this invention that paved the way for bigger and better science and bigger and better telescope. / Experiment - Archimedes Screw: You might think that it's a fact of life that water flows down hill, but there is a way to make it flow up hill, and Julia shows you how. / Michael Faraday - Faraday Cage: If you've ever cooked something in a microwave or done work on a computer, then you've used a faraday cage before. Michelle Sanders from Scienceworks will tell you how they use the same concept to protect them from lightning. / Charles Darwin - Eucalypts: All animals and plants have adapted to their environments over millions of years and it was Charles Darwin, a British Scientists who came up with this theory of evolution. Pauline Ladiges a Botanist from The University of Melbourne explains how eucalyptus trees have been doing just that. / Albert Einstein - Lasers: Einstein technically didn't invent the laser because he never built one, but he did come up with the science behind them and as you probably know, we put them to some pretty good uses these days and Milan Brandt from Swinburne University of Technology will tell us more. - So join Dr Rob as he mixes it up with some famous scientists and once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary, under the Scope. | 23:45 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 40 | VideoDIY Science | DIY Science: Air cannons, rubber band rockets, power from fruit, even a giant pendulum, it's all science that you can do yourself! Join Dr Rob as he scopes out a whole heap of experiments that you can do at home. / Air Cannon: Most of science Dr Rob does in his lab is something you can easily do at home, unless of course you're a scientist and have your own lab! But Dr Rob's air cannon is definitely something you can have a shot at. / Sherbet: Here at Scope we're big fans of two very important science experiment ingredients: vinegar and bicarbonate soda. We've launched rockets with, blown up balloons and we've made a speed boat, but did you know you can make edible sherbet? Well Julia has all the ingredients. / Underwater Volcano: Did you know that not all volcanos occur on land but that there are many underwater? Currently there are over 5000 active volcanoes underwater but to make your very own, all you need is a few things from around the house and Julia shows you how. / Fruit Battery: Batteries come in a variety of shapes and sizes but have you ever seen one in the shape of lemon? Mit our junior scientist from the Australian Science & Maths School how you can make a battery that power a light from fruit. / Pendulum: It's time to get swinging a pendulum that is! Join junior scientists Maddy and Genna from the Australian Science & Maths School as they show us some swinging science experiments you can to with a pendulum. / Rubber Band Rocket: What DIY science episode would be complete without making a rocket! Get ready to blast off as Julia shows us how to make a rocket powered by a rubber band. - So join Dr Rob to discover all science you can do yourself, as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope! | 23:46 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 41 | VideoFriction | FRICTION - Friction is one of the most important forces affecting the world we live in. Everything from Earthquakes to car racing involves friction and this episode of Scope delves deep into how friction works and reveals some amazing science. Among other things you'll find out exactly how a Gecko climbs a wall and why making cars stick to the road makes them go faster! Friction 101 - Friction is everywhere, it even helps us to stay on a chair when we sit down - in fact anything that involves "grip" in any way relies on friction. In Friction 101 Dr Rob takes us through the Friction basics step by step explaining what it actually is and demonstrating how it works. Experiment - Phone book friction. In this really simple but effective experiment, Julia uses two phone books to prove just how strong the force of friction can be even if the material is as flimsy as phone book paper. V8 Racing Car Friction - V8 Racing engineer and former racer Greg Fahey takes us through how the friction from racing car tyres is vital for winning races and keeping racing cars on the track literally! Geckoes - You may have seen a Gecko climb up a perfectly smooth wall with ease and wondered how is that possible? In this story Conservation Biologist Greg Johnson reveals the science behind the Geckoes amazing wall climbing ability helped out by some awesome electron microscope shots. Water Park Friction - Julia and Dr Rob hit a water park - strictly in the name of science of course - to discover that water parks are all about minimising friction. They manage to not only find out the science behind water slides but also work out who is the fastest on one! Lubricants - To reduce the damaging affect of friction on car engines you need lubricants. Mechanic Greg Winters explains what they are and how they work. So join Dr Rob as he finds out what happens when there is a fraction too much friction and once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the SCOPE! | 23:45 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 42 | VideoPressure | PRESSURE - This Scope episode is all about pressure - the amount of force per unit area. Dr. Rob explains how pressure works, how it is measured and various experts in their fields show us how pressure applies to everything from music to hydraulics. Pressure 101 - Dr. Rob explains in detail the fundamentals of, and science behind, pressure with some fun demonstrations. Experiment - Pressure - Our resident experiment guru Julia is feeling the pressure, literally, with two experiments which you can easily do at home. The ping pong ball and hair dryer experiment has to bee seen to be believed! Musical Pressure - One of Australia's best science broadcasters Rob Morrison takes us through various musical instruments that all rely on pressure to make music. Weather Pressure - The weather is all about pressure. Meteorologist Paul Lainio shows us how pressure is the main player in our planets weather as well as explaining how weather pressure is measured and how it helps us predict weather patterns. Hydraulics - Hydraulics technician Hendrik Roelufs takes us through the powerful world of hydraulics. You'll see exactly how a hydraulic ram works and why as well as finding out the inside story on hydraulic motors. Gas Turbine Engine - The Gas Turbine engine powers everything from ships to supersonic aircraft and does it all by creating and then harnessing extreme pressure. Network Ten Chief Pilot Alex Wilson shows us how the gas turbine works in his helicopter. So join Dr. Rob in this totally pressurised episode as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the SCOPE! | 23:41 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 43 | VideoBiodiversity | BIODIVERSITY - 2010 is the UN's International Year of Biodiversity so this episode of Scope sees Dr Rob examining Biodiversity and explaining what it is. With some of Australia's top scientists and experts we look at how marine biodiversity can be measured as well as how feral animals can reduce biodiversity and even how something as damaging as a fire can promote it! We even find out how animals get their names when we delve into the fascinating world of taxonomic classification. Biodiversity 101 - Dr. Rob heads to the rainforest to get the full picture of what biodiversity means. He explains what biodiversity is, where you can find it, and why it is important. Experiment - Backyard Biodiversity - Julia gets out her magnifying glass and puts on her detective hat to solve the mystery of how many types of ants live in her backyard. Taxonomy - What's in a name? Find out from Beth Mantle, a scientist at the CSIRO Australian National Insect Collection. She explains how and why each plant and animal gets a unique and extremely long name. Feral Animal Control - There are some sneaky animals that actually decrease biodiversity. On a mission to reverse this is Daniel Iglesias, a Park Ranger from the ACT Parks and Conservation Services. He fills us in how to get rid of feral animals and, once that's done, how to restore biodiversity. Marine Biodiversity - Come with us on an ocean adventure! We join Jenn Loder from Reef Check Australia as she dives underwater to count and compare how many marine creatures, plants, and corals there are in the sea. Fire and Biodiversity - Fire seems like the last thing that would contribute to biodiversity, but in fact some plants need fire to reproduce! Steve Lyngcoln from SEQ Catchments takes us out into the bush to fill us in on all the surprising details. So join Dr Rob to count creatures, peer at plants, and frown at fungi as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary; under the SCOPE! | 23:44 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
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