
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 you know that the Neanderthals were not the only other human species that lived? At one time we shared this planet with about 5 other "homo" species and we believe our human ancestry was made up of at least 14 other human species. This week Peter and Russell will take a look at our ancestral family tree and find out what other hominins lived before and while we were around. What did we share with them? What did we learn from them? and most important of all What happened to them and why are we the only one's left?
This week Peter and Russell look some more famous "facts" that people frequently quote that sadly just aren't true. Do you believe you shouldn't go swimming after eating? Do your hair and nails continue to grow after you die? Do you really have nightmares if you eat cheese before bed? Would an Ostrich really stick it's head in the sand when scared? Join us as we explore the basis of these beliefs and if they're actually true.
We all know about the first moon landing over 50 years ago, but what about the race to get there. It was just after World War II and the two biggest super-power's were battling it out to conquer space. This week Peter and Russell look at the achievements made during the cold war by the USA and the USSR. Even though each side won various milestones along the way, this rivalry would eventually lead to cooperation. But before that happened, there were many mishaps and some unsolved mysteries. We even have sound clips of key moments during the great space race, as well as some unexplained ones including what has been said to be the last words of a lost female Cosmonaut.