Milk isn’t just low fat, no fat, skim, or extra dollop anymore. There’s a whole new world of plant milks (or plant beverages if you’re in Europe). But is soy changing your hormones? Why does oat milk use a saliva enzyme? And is actually better for y...
Protein powders: do we really need them? Join Cosmos science journalist Matthew Agius as he sifts through the hype and answers whether protein supplements are really worth it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Pill testing: in one form or another, people have been checking their illicit drugs for more than 50 years. But in Australia, it’s still pretty unusual. The first and only fixed-site pill testing clinic started operating in Canberra in July 2022. Queens...
It's the 'social experiment' you either love or hate - but does the matchmaking science used by the Married at First Sight 'Experts' add up?
Cosmos Science Journalist and MAFS Tragic, Petra Stock, weighs in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Food for gettin' in the mood. Today we’ll be making science sexy or maybe sex sciencey? We're examining if and why certain foods and drinks seem to rev up our sex drives.
Evrim Yazgin is a Cosmos journalist with a Masters in Physics from the University ...
These days beauty filters are commonplace on apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and Tiktok, but TikTok’s new “bold glamour” filter is so realistic it’s a bit terrifying. So, how do beauty filters work in the first place? And what makes this one so dif...
Are fake meats healthier than regular meat? What about better for the environment? And are we going to be able to buy lab-made meat in Australia any time soon?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Fitness trackers. These days most of us have them, whether it’s the phone in your pocket, or the watch on your wrist, tallying steps, measuring your heart rate, diarising your period.
It seems like a fun way to engage with exercise and health. But have ...
The world’s most popular soft drink: what’s in it, why does it clean coins and explode when combined with mentos?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If recent news has caused you to glance at the sky in fear or trepidation, or possibly alien-seeking excitement, this is the podcast for you.
Petra Stock has a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Journalism, both from the University of Melbourne. Whil...
Why does food spoil? And how do we keep it from going bad? Other than sticking it in the fridge or freezer that is? From the science of dehydration, fermentation, to pasteurisation, let’s get into the science of preserving food.
Imma Perfetto is a journ...
We all remember when Pluto was infamously demoted from being considered a 'planet'. But, what even is a planet? And if the definition keeps changing, will there be more planets in the future?
Evrim Yazgin is a Cosmos journalist with a Masters in Physics f...
Microplastics have found their way to literally every crevice of the earth, from remote Antarctic ice, all the way to our bloodstreams. But is this actually a bad thing? Cosmos Science Journalist, Ellen Phiddian, investigates.See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Blood types - we’ve all got them, and yet do you really know what they are? Why do they protect us from stomach flu? Do they make us tasty to mosquitos? And most importantly, why are they like doughnuts?
Jacinta Bowler, a science journalist at Cosmos, i...
What is a fruit? And why are bananas, pumpkins, and lemons classified as berries? Let’s take a bite out of the science behind why some fruits are considered berries and why others, despite their misleading names (I’m looking at you strawberry), are no...
Emojis. Love them or hate them, they’re now an essential part of our text-based vocabulary. But where do they come from, how do they work, and did you know there's a secretive board of 16 people who control them all?? 🤯
Petra Stock has a Bachelor o...
Today we’ll be talking about ChatGPT and artificial intelligence language processors which have been making waves online. Evrim Yazgin is a Cosmos journalist with a Masters in Physics from the University of Melbourne. His love of science fiction has spu...
Fungi aren’t so different from us, at least compared to plants, but what is it about fungi that makes them special, and how do they help their plant and animal cousins in the real world?
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Is cotton really better for the environment than synthetic fabric? And what does 'organic' really mean? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Null. Nil. Zip. Nada. Zero. Call it what you like, it’s still nothing. But what is nothing? And is “zero” just a theoretical concept, or can it really be considered a number? At times, philosophy and mathematics meet in the middle to give us truly ...
Can cats see illusions? And is a cat parasite changing our brains? Cats may not be man’s best friend, but they are science’s best kept secret.
Jacinta Bowler, a science journalist at Cosmos, is here to help explain all the science on our sometimes gru...
The Sun is running out of gas. But when is it going to blow up? In this episode of Huh? Science Explained, we look at how the Sun works, and what happens when its fuel tank runs dry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
🫖 We've got the tea on tea! What's the difference between black and green tea, is it really good for you, and could it make us live longer?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today we’ll be climbing back through our family tree to find out about ancient humans and what happened to Neanderthals.
Evrim Yazgin is a Cosmos journalist with a Masters in Physics from the University of Melbourne. His love of palaeontology has burned...
What colour is the sky? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you’d think. Today, we’re going to help you answer the question that’s puzzled children throughout history… or at least science journalist Matthew Agius - why is the sky blue?See omn...
How exactly do you get all those dazzling lights in the sky at New Years, and are they bad for the environment? Let’s look at the science of fireworks.
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Why do we get brain freezes? And why is some ice cream all hot air?
The chemistry of ice cream is surprisingly complicated but Jacinta Bowler, a science journalist at Cosmos, is here to help explain the coolest facts about ice cream and why this summer tr...
As the festive season gets underway, Cosmos science journalist Petra Stock investigates the science behind five sensory experiences.
Petra Stock has a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Journalism, both from the University of Melbourne. While she lov...
From their origins over 500 million years ago to their brainy arms, we’re suckers for the science of cephalopods. Let’s dive into the science behind what makes octopuses one of the most iconic ocean dwelling organisms to exist!
Imma Perfetto is a jo...
Today we’ll be stretching our imaginations to the farthest reaches of space to learn more about how our Universe is evolving.
Evrim Yazgin is a Cosmos journalist with a Masters in Physics from the University of Melbourne. His love of science fiction h...