
Sound Bites
Each fortnight Sound Bite's Peter and Russell talk about a topic, tune in and even join in the conversation.
Episodes you may like:
Did landing the first person on the Moon end the space race or were there other achievements to be had? The first space station, the first pictures and sounds from the surface of other planets, launching new space craft, space telescopes and probes sent to the outer solar system. This week Peter and Russell look at the developments after the Moon landing, the changes in the political climate the ongoing tensions of the cold war and the efforts to cooperate in space. We have a few more sound clips to share of key moments in the exploration of space and the changes happening back here on the ground. Join us as we also take a look at the new players and the ongoing race to make space and other planets part of our future.
The annual Eurovision Song Contest is the biggest event on the musical calendar and Peter and Russell are covering the performances of the First Semi-Final. We will also be looking at the Eurovision Song Contest's history, some of it's more memorable moments and sharing some fun facts and milestones since the competition started in 1956. Get your fondue's cooking, put on your white jump suits, get ready to sing along with a power ballad or two. Welcome to the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest - let the show begin!
This week Peter and Russell look at de-extinction. What leads animals to go extinct, what are the issues we need to consider about bringing them back from extinction and how would we do it anyway?
Did Jurassic Park get it right? Will we use dinosaur DNA found in amber? Can we bring back dinosaurs?