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Head over to our CSIRO page for archived information and experiments about over 100 past episodes! This includes topics like Animation, Underwater Science, Crystals, Lasers, Spiders, and Space Travel, as well as many others.
Episode 2/043 - Christmas Special
Date:25/12/2010
Merry Christmas from SCOPE! To celebrate the festive season, we bring you the science of Christmas! We investigate real, fake, and edible Christmas trees, check out some toys, learn how to sing carols and take a look at the latest cricket technology!
Episode 2/042 - How More Things are Made
Date:18/12/2010
At SCOPE we always say – Science is Everywhere! So to prove it, we take a look into how heaps of things are made – Dr Rob checks out recycled bikes, Julia makes glue, and our guests show us backpacks, drinks, footballs, buses, and even snow!
Episode 2/041 - Engines
Date:11/12/2010
They run our trains, planes and automobiles, so on this episode of SCOPE we thought we’d explore engines! We take in some history with a steam engine, visit a factory to check out manufacturing, and hit the high speeds both on land and on water!
Episode 2/040 - Cats & Dogs
Date:04/12/2010
Have you ever heard the expression ‘it’s raining cats and dogs?’ Well, on this episode of SCOPE, it really is! From pet pooches to feral felines, and from slinky servals to dashing dingoes, we explore all there is to know about Cats and Dogs!
Episode 2/039 - Climate Adaptations
Date:27/11/2010
Have you ever wondered why a polar bear is white? Or why a camel has a hump? Well this episode will set the record straight as we SCOPE out Climate Adaptations! From plants to animals to humans, we’ll find out how life adapts to its climate!
Episode 2/038 - Desert Science
Date:20/11/2010
This week on SCOPE, Dr Rob learns about dessert science! Yum… Oh wait sorry, we mean desert science. From plants to animals, rainfall and even technology, Dr Rob is looking at different kinds of deserts and how they work. Don’t forget your fly-swatter…
Episode 2/037 - Rock and Roll
Date:13/11/2010
On this episode, Dr Rob becomes a VIP and makes some noise with a rock band! No, he hasn’t ditched SCOPE and his beloved lab coat; he’s in fact looking at the science behind instruments and music!
Episode 2/036 - Elite Athletes
Date:06/11/2010
2010 was a big year for sport–Winter Olympics, Football World Cup, Commonwealth Games, and the biggest event of all–the Elite Athletes episode of SCOPE! We go from aspiring champions to gold medal winners-and find out what athletes Julia and Rob could be!
Episode 2/035 - Gravity
Date:30/10/2010
Is something bringing you down? Never fear, because it’s probably just the law of Gravity! For this episode of SCOPE, prepare to be brought back down to earth, as we take a look at how gravity affects the world around us!
Episode 2/034 - On the Move
Date:23/10/2010
We live in a fast paced world, where everyone and everything is constantly on the move. And that’s exactly what this episode is all about, as SCOPE takes a look at race cars, speed skaters, nomadic swans, homemade rockets and much more!
Episode 2/033 - More Scientists at Work
Date:16/10/2010
The world is full of busy scientists; some working with big oceans, others with tiny nano-particles. The incredibly varied roles of hard-working scientists give them one special privilege however - their very own dedicated episode of SCOPE!
Episode 2/032 - Eco Science
Date:09/10/2010
On this episode, Dr Rob has gone a little green! No he’s not sick; he’s taking a look at everything renewable, sustainable, recyclable and eco-friendly as SCOPE takes a look into the world of Eco-Science!
Episode 2/031 - Gold
Date:02/10/2010
What's in the spotlight on this golden episode of Scope? Gold! We find out why gold is special, dig up the science behind modern gold mining, and marvel at of coin making. And if all that makes you hungry for more, Julia shows you how gold can be yummy!
Episode 2/030 - Parasites
Date:25/09/2010
On this episode of SCOPE, Dr Rob and the team play host to the world’s worst guests: parasites! From fish tongues to human intestines, plant roots to dinosaurs, we look into parasites’ favourite places and much, much more.
Episode 2/029 - Things that are Underground
Date:18/09/2010
On this episode of SCOPE, Dr Rob and the team get down and dirty as they burrow underground and discover the secret use of rocks, the real work behind sewerage, and a few facts about some furry locals – just watch out for Julia’s mouldy bread!
Episode 2/028 - Things That See - Click here to find a link to the website mentioned in our Astronomy story!
Date:11/09/2010
Get ready to peer into the science of things that see! We examine the human eye, discover astronomy, check out bird vision and even find out how a helicopter can see! On SCOPE we look at it all – and find out how it looks back
Episode 2/027 - Threatened Species
Date:04/09/2010
While some species of animals are flourishing, many others aren’t so lucky. On this episode of SCOPE we learn why some species are at risk, get up close to mountain pygmy possums, find out how to save bilbies, and discover how captive breeding works!
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Episode 2/026 - Mathematics
Date:28/08/2010
Sometimes mathematics might seem a bit boring, but on SCOPE, we find out just how amazing and astounding maths can be! We look at the maths of food, traffic, bacteria and even people in this exponentially amazing episode!
Episode 2/025 - Trade Science
Date:21/08/2010
As SCOPE viewers will know, science doesn’t always happen in a lab – in fact, there are plenty of trades that rely on science! In this episode, we investigate the science of mechanics, plumbers, blacksmiths, boilermakers, electricians, and carpenters.
Episode 2/024 - Fuels for the Future
Date:14/08/2010
The fuel that we are putting into our planes, trains, and automobiles today won’t be the fuel that we use in the future. On this episode of SCOPE, Dr Rob and the team take a take a look some alternatives like ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen and electricity.
Episode 2/023 - Things that Climb
Date:07/08/2010
Scope is ascending the heights of science this week as Dr Rob and the team clamber up to Things that Climb! From kangaroos to tree cutters and elevators this episode has it all; even the most unlikely of climbers – fish!
Episode 2/022 - More Extreme Sports
Date:31/07/2010
What is the one way to make extreme sports even more extreme? By finding out the science behind them! To do so we check out Kite Surfing, Inline Skating, Power Boating, Rock Climbing and Skydiving – all in the name of science of course!
Episode 2/021 - Things that Float
Date:24/07/2010
This week, Scope investigates the mind-boggling subject of things that float! From the smallest grape to the biggest ship, and from weather balloons in the air, litter traps on water, to submarines underwater, we explore all things buoyant!
Episode 2/020 - Shaping the Earth
Date:17/07/2010
This earth-shattering episode tackles the big question about how Earth came to be! To discover the science behind the shape of the Earth, we look into plate tectonics and meteorites, as well as the human effects of dredging and earth-moving!
Episode 2/019 - Magnetic Mayhem
Date:10/07/2010
Have you got a magnetic personality? Then you'll love this episode of Scope! To create some Magnetic Mayhem, Dr Rob and the team dissect some loudspeakers in search of magnets, visit a vet for an MRI and see Julia dropped from a great height!
Episode 2/018 - Things that Bite and Sting
Date:03/07/2010
On this episode of SCOPE, Dr Rob and the team take a close look at some animal teeth, find out how plants can sting and get inside the crocodile's chomp. And if you hate needles, we'll show you vaccinations of the future - without the sting!
Episode 2/017 - How things are Made
On this episode of SCOPE, Dr Rob and the team make it their business to find out how all sorts of things are made: from money to honey, cricket bats to periscopes – and even how fabrics are dyed!
Episode 2/016 - Australian Animals
Date:24/06/2010
On this episode, Dr Rob chills out with our endemic animals! We peek inside the secret life of a platypus, explore the world of Ratites, find out what makes a Tassie Devil tick AND join some junior rangers helping the vulnerable Leadbeater's Possum!
Episode 2/015 - Things that are Loud
Date:12/06/2010
This episode has all the bells and whistles…as well as lots more things that make noise! Dr Rob and the team give a big "shout out" to all things that are loud, and have noisy fun with sirens, snoring and drumming to explain the science behind loudness!
Episode 2/014 - Snakes
Date:05/06/2010
On this episode of SCOPE, Dr Rob and the team get up close and personal with reptiles. Find out how an expert rounds up snakes, peek into the secret life of sea snakes and check out the biochemistry of venom.
Episode 2/013 - Fungi
Date:29/05/2010
Dr Rob and the team explore the biological kingdom of fungi – and it's about a lot more than just mushrooms! We take a look at some mouldy cheese, explore some rainforest fungi and get to know the stomach-churning world of human fungal infections.
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Episode 2/012 - Things that have Legs
Date:22/05/2010
This leggy episode is about all things lower limb! We kick off with four legs and the world of Tetrapods, then check out the incredible pastime of Stilt-Walking! We add more legs with Millipedes, and find out how to replace a human leg with a Prosthesis
Episode 2/011 - Shapes
Date:15/05/2010
Dr Rob has decided to "Shape Up" in this episode as Scope tackles shapes in all their various forms. From cathedral arches to vast geological shapes, from kites to the leaves on trees, Scope explores the science of shapes and their impact on our world.
Episode 2/010 - Things that have a Shell
Date:08/05/2010
This episode of Scope is a very eclectic bag of Science goodies as Dr Rob explores Things that Have a Shell. Crustaceans, turtles, eggs and even almonds are all put under the scope with the help of some of Australia's best scientists and experts!
Episode 2/009 - Things that Jump
Date:01/05/2010
We're getting a little jumpy as we turn the Scope onto things that jump! Dr Rob checks out everything jumpy from frogs to high jumpers. We even take a look at the new sport of Bike Trials and watch as Dr Rob takes the big plunge for his first bungy jump!
Episode 2/008 - Metal Madness
Date:24/04/2010
Scope has gone metal-mad with Dr Rob checking out the science behind metal detectors as well as revealing how bacteria can help to make gold! We check out some ancient metal jewellery making techniques and discover how you can get aluminium from a liquid!
Episode 2/007 - Camping Science
Date:17/04/2010
Scope has gone camping as Dr Rob and the team explore the science of camping. This episode unzips tent technology and scopes out the science behind a successful bushwalk. Julia delves into camping first aid and you'll even pick up some survival tips!
Episode 2/006 - Robot Science
Date:08/04/2010
This episode is a complete Robot-a-rama as Dr Rob and the team check out some of the latest robot science. Robot locomotion and intelligence all come under the scope with the help from Australia's leading scientists and we check out robotic fly eyes!
Episode 2/005 - Beach Science
Date:03/04/2010
Scope has stepped out of the Lab and hit the beach! Dr Rob proves that the Beach is brimming with science as we look at everything from Volley Ball to beach dwelling Seals, Rock Pools and even Sand Sculpture scoped out in this jam packed episode!
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Episode 2/004 - Science of Art
Date:20/03/2010
Science and Art might not sound very compatible but this episode of Scope proves that through the ages they have been the best of friends! Dr Rob takes us through the scientific journey of art exploring everything from glass blowing to digital photography
Episode 2/003 - Electromagnetic Spectrum
Date:13/03/2010
The electromagnetic spectrum sounds complicated but this episode will make it clear. Dr Rob takes us through the elements of the EMS we take for granted everyday then we delve into stories as fascinating as a crustacean with the most complex eyes on Earth
Episode 2/002 - H2O
Date:04/03/2010
We dive into everything to do with water as Dr Rob explains H2O basics and takes a close up look at high diving and ice making. We'll check out how a desalination plant works and get up close and personal with our largest river system – the mighty Murray!
Episode 2/001 - Biodiversity
Date:25/02/2010
This episode of Scope sees Dr Rob examining Biodiversity and explaining what it is. With some of Australia's top experts we look at Marine biodiversity, feral animals, animal naming and classification even how something as damaging as fire can promote it!
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Episode 180 - Pressure
Date:09/12/2010
This Scope episode is all about pressure – the amount of force per unit area. Dr Rob explains how pressure works, how it is measured and various experts in their fields show us how pressure applies to everything from music to hydraulics
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Episode 179 - Friction
Date:02/12/2010
Friction is one of the most important forces affecting the world we live in. Everything from Earthquakes to car racing involves friction and this episode of Scope delves deep into how friction works and reveals some amazing science.
Episode 178- Scientists at work
Date:14/12/2009
Join Dr Rob as he goes thrill seeking with a ride engineer, explores the depths with a marine archaeologist and sees why a plant biologist is trying to grow blue carnations.
Episode 177- DIY Science
Date:07/12/2009
Air cannons, rubber band rockets, power from fruit, even a giant pendulum, it's all science that you can do yourself!
Episode 176- More Famous Scientists
Date:30/11/2009
Famous scientists - there are so many, it's hard to know where to start. But we picked five to SCOPE out – Galileo, Archimedes, Michael Faraday, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein.
Episode 175- Ocean Exploration
Date:23/11/2009
Join Dr Rob as he SCOPES out how scientists explore the deepest regions of the ocean, checks out a huge collection of fish and finds out how to map the sea floor.
Episode 174- Life Cycle
Date:16/11/2009
Here at Scope we love a cycle. We have looked at the water cycle, the carbon cycle, the rock cycle, the bicycle, tricycle, motor cycle even how to recycle. So we decided to dedicate this week's show to the life cycle!
Episode 173- Ag Science
Date:09/11/2009
Join Dr Rob as he SCOPES out a tractor that drives itself, discovers how to grow some tomatoes with out dirt and finds out how you give an alpaca a very big haircut.
Episode 172- Things that are hot
Date:02/11/2009
This episode of SCOPE is hot; really hot… in fact it's so hot you'll breakout in a sweat just watching it!
Episode 171- Wheels
Date:26/10/2009
What does a racing Superbike, a rolling wheelchair, a speeding skateboard and a spinning pottery wheel all have in common? They all star on SCOPE in our show about things that are on wheels.
Episode 170- Invertebrates
Date:19/10/2009
Have you ever been asked to "show a little backbone", or told to "not be so spineless". But what if you didn't have one, well meet the stars of this show – the invertebrates!
Episode 169- Engineering
Date:12/10/2009
Have you ever wondered what an engineer does? Well wonder no longer because this show is all about the very inventive world of engineering.
Episode 168- Things that... are really big
Date:05/10/2009
So what exactly does it mean to be big? The heaviest? The tallest? The longest? The widest? It's all of those things and a whole lot more!
Episode 167- Things that... we wear
Date:28/09/2009
This episode of SCOPE is all about the science that covers you, from the top of your head to the tip of your toes. That's because it's a show all about things that we wear.
Repeat- Episode 123 Brids
Date:21/09/2009
They can be as small as a coin, or as tall as a person. They can be found on the ground, in water or even in the air. So what are they? Birds!
Episode 166- Things that... are cold
Date:14/09/2009
What happens when you combine some liquid nitrogen, dry ice and a crazy scientist? A really cold episode of Scope, of course! Join Dr Rob as he scopes out why we have winter, meets some cold blooded creatures and spends the day with an Alpine Ranger.
Episode 165- Reef Science
Date:07/09/2009
The Great Barrier Reef, it's big, it's colourful, it's one of our world's great natural wonders and it's full of science. So what better subject to dedicate a whole show to than the reef!
Episode 164- Home Science
Date:31/08/2009
Here at Scope we have a saying 'science is everywhere'. And just to prove the point, this week we don't even leave home to find it.
Episode 163- Navigation
Date:24/08/2009
Maps, magnets, compasses, global positioning systems and robotic boats, it's all part of the science of navigation.
Episode 162- Things that... are small
Date:17/08/2009
In a show about things that are really small… size does matter! Join Dr Rob as he SCOPES out science on the small scale and dives into the world of nanotechnology, checks out a model aeroplane and peers at atoms with a whiz bang microscope.
Episode 161- Animal Intelligence
Date:10/08/2009
We know humans are intelligent but how does the rest of the animal kingdom fare?
Episode 160- Gross Science
Date:03/08/2009
WARNING, WARNING! Vomiting, farting, burping and sweating, this episode of SCOPE is all about the science of all things gross!
Episode 159- Chemistry
Date:27/07/2009
Did you know that Dr Rob is a chemist? That means he's qualified in the field of chemistry. But what is chemistry? Is it crazy scientists in labs mixing chemicals … well, yes! But it is so much more than that!
Episode 158- Things That... Swim
Date:20/07/2009
Can a prawn do the backstroke? Can a sea jelly, breaststroke? Can sharks freestyle? And can Dr Rob do the butterfly? All these questions and more will be answered in this episode on things that swim
Episode 157- Geology
Date:13/07/2009
If you thought geology was just rocks, then think again. From volcanic craters to limestone caves, from mountain-building to kangaroo poo there's a whole lot more to a geologists job then just digging in the dirt.
Episode 156- Plants
Date:07/07/2009
Plants - the world would be a very different place without them. We depend on them for the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the house we build and the very oxygen we breathe……which is why it's worth knowing a bit about them.
Episode 155- Things that... make electricity
Date:24/06/2009
Electricity – most of us take it for granted, but have you ever stopped to think what exactly is electricity, how is it generated and how does it power our homes?
Episode 154- Factory Science
Date:15/06/2009
One of Dr Rob's favourite places to visit is a factory. He just loves the precision of the industrial robots, the hypnotic trance of the conveyor belt, the mechanics of the massive machinery and all the science and technology that factories house.
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Episode 153- Things that... we eat
Date:08/06/2009
I bet you didn't know that one of Dr Rob's favourite things to do is eat. And it's not just because he likes the taste of food, but because there's an awful lot of science in the things that we eat.
Episode 152 Things that... are old
Date:01/06/2009
How old is old? Is twenty-one old? 60? Or is something that has been around for 1000 years, old? What about dinosaurs? They started appearing on earth about 230 million years ago – that is pretty old.
Episode 151 CSI Science
Date:25/05/2009
Who doesn't love a whodunit? We've turned this week's show into a mystery and we're going to use all the different kinds of science that are used to analyse clues found at the scene of a crime to solve it.
Episode 150 - Physics
Date:18/05/2009
If there is any area of science that can lay claim to being about how pretty much everything works, its physics
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Episode 149 – Things that...go bump in the night
Date:11/05/2009
Things seem to be so much stranger when they are cloaked in the darkness of night. But while most of us are asleep at night scientists are discovering what all those things that go bump in the night actually are.
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Episode 148 – Measurement
Date:04/05/2009
We take lots measurements each day without even realising it. Like, how long until the bus comes? Is it too hot to wear a jumper today? Is my bike seat at the right height? But what does it mean to measure things? Why do we do it?
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Episode 147 - Movie Science
Date:06/05/2009
Ever wondered how all your favourite television shows and movies get made? Wonder no longer because in this episode of SCOPE we tear down the fourth wall and step onto the set to discover what happens before and after they call 'action'.
Episode 146 - Things that...go fast
Date:30/03/2009
What do a drag racing car, a track cyclist, a cheetah and a beam of light all have in common? They all travel really, really fast! But how fast is FAST? Join Dr Rob as he puts his foot to the floor and SCOPES out all the science behind things that…Go Fast
Episode 145 - Things That... Fly
Date:23/03/2009
Birds do it, bees do it and even time does it, but only when you're having fun. What do they all do? They all fly and that's what this episode is all about. Dr Rob catches some thermals in a glider and SCOPES out all the science behind things that fly.
Episode 144 - Sports Tech 3
Date:16/03/2009
No matter what your favourite sport is, whether its cricket, footy, golf even BMX, if you want a competitive edge then you'll need science. Join Dr Rob as he takes a swing and SCOPES out all the science behind Sports Technology.
Episode 143 - Communication
Date:09/03/2009
Dr Rob loves to talk but he knows there is more than one way to communicate. Without communicating you wouldn't know what's happening in the world and you wouldn't be able to talk to your friends.
Episode 142 - Things That... Creep and Crawl
Date:02/03/2009
What do cockroaches, scorpions, crabs and stick insects all have in common? To find out join Dr Rob as he gets out his magnifying glass and SCOPES out all the science behind things that... creep and crawl.
Episode 141 - Colours
Date:23/02/2009
Just when you thought everything in science was pretty much black and white... along comes a show all about colour. But what is colour?
Episode 140 - Things That... Spin
Date:16/02/2009
What do a bunch of leaping motocross riders, an aerobatic tiger moth, a massive Ferris wheel and spiders all have in common? They all spin!
Episode 139 - Science 101
Date:09/02/2009
In case you have been living under a rock, with a broken TV, SCOPE is a science program. But what is science?