Self Improvement Wednesday
ABC (Australia)
A weekly lesson on a specific topic with some of Sydney's greatest teachers.
Location:
Sydney, NSW
Networks:
ABC (Australia)
Description:
A weekly lesson on a specific topic with some of Sydney's greatest teachers.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.abc.net.au/
Episodes
Self Improvement Wednesday: Two 'whistling' frogs new to science
3/13/2024
A new study has found two species of Australian frogs previously unknown to science, both with distinct whistling calls.
Duration:00:09:16
Self Improvement Wednesday: Climate Change Adaptation
2/27/2024
Professor Richard Kingsford explores the millions of individual impacts of climate change.
Duration:00:10:46
How Bugs can harm AND help us
10/11/2023
Medical entomology, the study of how insects intersect with medicine.
Duration:00:09:51
Krakatoa 1883 - The eruption heard around the world
7/5/2023
The story behind one of the most deadly volcanic events in recorded history.
Duration:00:11:56
The Battle of Long Tan
6/28/2023
Into one of the Vietnam War's most famous battles.
Duration:00:17:41
The global importance of moss
6/21/2023
Have you ever thought closely about moss? An expert tells you all about it.
Duration:00:09:20
Whales might be just as curious as us
6/14/2023
Whales are considered to be pretty smart creatures, and like us many species of them have innate curiosity.
Duration:00:10:18
The science behind plant based milks
5/17/2023
They're becoming more popular, so how nutritious are they?
Duration:00:14:55
In the face of the Sun – the upcoming solar eclipse
4/5/2023
There's a hybrid total eclipse coming to Australia this month - but it'll only be visible from the West. Fred Watson explains what it all means
Duration:00:12:07
Tracking wildlife: from birds to platypus
3/15/2023
Professor Richard Kingsford from UNSW has tracked a lot of animals in his time, and he shares some fascinating insights into how it's done.
Duration:00:11:34
So You Want to be a Scientist?
3/7/2023
"When you have diverse teams working on problems, you get better solutions."
Duration:00:14:32
A Focus on the Fabulous Fig
1/24/2023
From Adam and Eve to Moreton Bay, what makes fig trees so special?
Duration:00:10:43
Australia's most beautiful bugs
11/29/2022
Have you seen flashes of metallic blue or iridescent gold in your own backyard?
Duration:00:09:36
How were the moons of Mars formed?
11/15/2022
A new mission to the red planet could uncover the answer.
Duration:00:10:39
Could a volcano pop up in your own backyard?
11/8/2022
The answer is: maybe! Volcanic activity is more common than you might think, and volcanoes can be born in the blink of an eye.
Duration:00:12:58
How did women live in early human society?
11/2/2022
The role of women before settled agriculture is more complex than you might think
Duration:00:10:47
Thecla, Found Families and Philosophy
10/19/2022
Thecla is someone that most of us would never have heard of, yet during her time, it seems she was a figure more popular than the Virgin Mary.
Duration:00:08:37
The plant destroyer
10/5/2022
Learn more about the microbes that love eating through some of our most important food sources.
Duration:00:10:27
How do trees respond to climate change?
9/7/2022
Trees are invaluable for absorbing carbon - how will they fare in a changing environment?
Duration:00:10:27
Why is the Mediterranean diet so good?
8/31/2022
And where did it really come from?
Duration:00:09:16