The Science of Sense
The Science of Sense for RTÉjr Radio is a six part podcast, where the eccentric Professor Theodore Bumbledumm, his trusted cat Denis and a team of junior scientists, explore the amazing science behind our senses and how we use them to interact with the world around us. Join us in the Laboratory of Nonsense and the Absurd for some expected discoveries, experiments, music, fun facts, animals and loads of silliness.
The Science of Sense: Touch
Is Touch our most important sense?
In this episode Professor Bumbledumm with junior scientists Robyn McGarry and Rebekah Dunne investigate our sense of touch with Irish Philosopher Professor Richard Kearney from Boston College.
The Science of Sense: Smell
Why do smells evoke memories?
In this episode Professor Bumbledumm with junior scientists Hazel Bermingham and Marco Acosta meet science educator Grace D’Arcy from Smart Docklands in Dublin to investigate our sense of Smell.
The Science of Sense: Taste
Who has more tastebud adults or children?
In this episode Professor Bumbledumm with junior scientists Robyn McGarry and Rebekah Dunne investigate our sense of taste with Anna Wedderburn Public Engagement Officer for the Conway Institute in University College Dublin.
The Science of Sense: Hearing
Why do humans love music?
In this episode Professor Bumbledumm with junior scientists Milo Acosta and Luc Nanena investigate our sense of hearing with Professor Luke O’Neill Professor Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.
The Science of Sense: Sight
How is an eye like a fingerprint?
In this episode Professor Bumbledumm with junior scientists Hazel Bermingham and Marco Acosta investigate our sense of Sight with Professor Aoife McLysaght Professor of Genetics at Trinity College Dublin.
The Science of Sense: Consciousness
What make you, you?
In this episode Professor Bumbledumm with junior Scientists Milo Acosta and Luc Nanena investigate our sense of consciousness with Professor of Neuroscience at University of Sussex, Anil Seth and Professor of Philosophy at University of Glasgow, Fiona MacPherson.
Credits: The Science of Sense is a Curious Broadcast production funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the television license fee. Produced by Patricia Baker and Norma Leen. Edit by Patricia Baker. Final mix Hugh O’Dwyer Contact Studio. Presented by Hugh W Brown as Professor Bumbledumm. Music by Hugh W Brown, theme song mixed by Pete Wallace.
