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In this episode of Scibernia, we get up close and personal with creatures great but small – the squirrel, the bat and the pine marten. Plus, our Culture Corner returns with a review of ‘A Universe From Nothing’. Hit the ‘Play’ or ‘Download’ button below now, or subscribe via iTunes. In this episode: ‘Bat detective’…

In the latest episode of Scibernia, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Irish physicist Ernest Walton’s “splitting of the atom” and find out why dark clouds could be gathering over science in Irish classrooms. Hit the ‘Play’ or ‘Download’ button below now, or subscribe via iTunes. In this episode: Our reporter Gerard Cunningham goes to DCU…

  In the latest episode of Scibernia we learn about the science of brewing, solar storms and how science scare stories develop. To listen, press the ‘Play’ or ‘Download’ button below now, or subscribe via iTunes. In this episode: New Scibernia contributor Geoff Hamilton investigates the science of brewing beer as he talks to the Carlow Brewing…

This episode is a special show dedicated to the Atlantic STEM Conference 2012, held in Tullamore, Co Offaly, last week. We sent Sylvia Leatham and Gerard Cunningham along to hear some new ideas about how to make STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths) more engaging for students. To listen, press the ‘Play’ or ‘Download’…

Episode 28 of Scibernia is now live, featuring various members of the Scibernia team eating beetle larvae, jumping on adult bouncy castles and finding out if they can become invisible. To listen, Press the ‘Play’ or ‘Download’ button below now, or subscribe via iTunes. In this episode: Sylvia visits Edible, the Science Gallery‘s latest exhibition, to…

In this episode of Scibernia, hear about some of the many events taking place as Dublin becomes City of Science, think about life on Mars, and learn how high-tech engineering is influencing Gaelic games. Hit the ‘Play’ or ‘Download’ button below now, or subscribe via iTunes. In this episode: Sylvia takes a look at some…

In the latest episode of Scibernia, we visit a 3D virtual lab, explore some rockpools in Galway and hear from one of the world’s leading astrophysicists. Hit the ‘Play’ or ‘Download’ button below now, or subscribe via iTunes. In this episode: Sylvia takes part in some virtual combat at VLab, a 3D virtual environment at the Institute…

Our first show of 2012 is a very special edition dedicated to the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Scibernia went along to the annual school science competition at the RDS and got the low-down from some of the students, teachers, organisers and, of course, the winners. To listen, Press the ‘Play’ or ‘Download’ button…

Our last episode of the year is a compilation of some interview highlights from 2011. Thanks to everyone who tuned in this year, and massive appreciation to those who supported and cheered us on. Normal service will resume in 2012, but meanwhile take a listen to some excerpts from the past few months in a…