Scope

In case you have been living under a rock, with a broken TV, Scope is a science program. But what is science? When did it start? Why do we do it? And who are all these people who call themselves scientists? / Science 101: Rob tackles the hard question of what is science, breaking down the different areas of science and how it has changed over the years. / Bicarb and Vinegar: Bicarb and Vinegar, the two staple ingredients every young scientist should have. Using these two ingredients and a pop top bottle, Julia will show you how to make a launching rocket. / Field Science: Have you ever wondered what a field Scientist does? Well Dr Sean Fitzgibbon, a biologist from The University of Queensland walks you through his out door lab giving you a taste of what it's like to be a field scientist. / Lab Science: Laboratories, they are the first place most people think about when they think about science or scientists. But what exactly goes on in these places? Dr Craig Williams an organic chemist from The University of Queensland uncovers the mystery and takes you on an exploration of his chemistry lab./ Robotic Science: It's dirty, dangerous and dull work. Not the work that CSIRO robotic scientist Rob Zlot does, but the work that his robots do. Rob gives you an insight into what a Robot Scientist does. / Water Science: Leonie Hodgers from CSIRO will show you how scientists are turning waste water into drinking water, using microbiology. So put on your lab coat and join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope!

What do leaping motocross riders, an aerobatic tiger moth and spiders all have in common? They all spin! To find out what makes spinning so special join Dr Rob as he battles centripetal forces and scopes out all the science behind things that spin. / Spin 101: What makes spinning so special? Maybe because it is a form of motion that is found all over the place, Dr Rob breaks down the main factors involved in spinning and some of its interesting properties. / Spinning Paper/Spinning Can: Everyone knows that a spinning top spins, that's its job in the world, to spin. Julia, Scope's experiment girl, will show you a few other things you can make spin that you might not have thought about, like; paper and cans. / Motocross: The sport motocross requires endurance, strength, concentration, and an extremely powerful dirt bike. Chris Urquhart, Head Coach for Y-AIM Queensland takes you through the spinning science involved in this fast pace sport. / Tiger Moth: Tiger Moths are a great aerobatic aircraft, doing dangerous spins in mid-air, but even before take off they make use of spinning forces. Garry Herne, a tiger moth pilot shows you the spinning science behind these magnificent biplanes. / Wheel of Brisbane: Have you ever wondered how a Ferris wheel spins? Well Mike Ironside, the manager of the Wheel of Brisbane will take you on a private tour of this large Ferris wheel, explaining the intricate process of making it spin. / Spider Webs: Spider webs, to a human they can be annoying, but to an insect they are potential death traps. Dr Owen Seeman an Arachnologist from The Queensland Museum will reveal the mystery of how and why a spider spins a web. - So spin on in and join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope!

Just when you thought everything in science was pretty much black and white... along comes a show all about colour. But what is colour? Well colour is light and light is colour. And colour comes from light but light is a form of energy. Confused? You won't be if you join Dr Rob as he explores the colour spectrum and SCOPES out all the science behind colours. / Colour 101: Colour is everywhere, light from a light bulb or the sun might look white but it is actually made up of all different colours. Dr Rob looks at colours and how different colours are formed. / Chromatography: A black pen looks black when you write with it, but it is actually made up of many different colours. Julia uses a cool technique called 'Chromatography' to see the different colours that combine together to make the one colour. / Animal Colour Change: From birds and mammals to fish and frogs, lots of different animals can change their colour. Jessie Sinclair, a Zoologist from the Melbourne Museum will talk you through how and why animals can do this. / Colour Blindness: Colour blindness is when people are unable to distinguish between certain colours, and the most common form of this disorder is red/green colour blindness Paul Martin a Vision Scientist from the University of Melbourne explains what causes it and the types of colour blindness out there. / Paint Colours: Paint comes in an infinite number of colours, Andrea Lucena-Orr a paint colour expert from Dulux Australia explains all about paint colours and how they create new colours. / Plant Colours: Have you ever stopped to wonder why flowers and fruits come in so many amazing colours? Well Jason Goodger, a plant researcher from University of Melbourne will take you through how and why fruits and flowers vary in so many colours. - So join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope!

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. / Creep and Crawl 101: There are over one million different insect species known - that's more than mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and plants combined. Michelle Gleeson, an entomologist from Bugs Ed will take you through all things buggy. / Experiment - Jitterbug: To celebrate all things that... creep and crawl, Julia shows you how to make your very own jitterbug with a few old toothbrushes, blu-tac, a 3V watch battery, a small electric motor and some stuff to decorate it with. / Scorpions: What has plier-like pincers and prominent stingers? Well Natasha Ford from the Melbourne Museum will take you through this creepy crawly that sends most humans running for their life. / Fiddler Crabs: The fiddler crab is obviously a type of crab, but how exactly did it get its name? Candice Bywater an Ecologist from the University of Queensland will reveal the truth about their name and many other facts she has discovered in her research on these creepy crawlies. / Lord Howe Island Stick Insects: In the world of insects, sometimes no amount of skilful creeping and fast crawling can help them escape their predator. Patrick Honan from the Melbourne Zoo explains why the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect is so special and how they are making a come back after nearly becoming extinct. / Creeping Plants: Insects aren't the only things that creep and crawl and John Rayner a horticulturalist from The University of Melbourne is here to take you on a guided tour through the world of creeping plants. - So creep and crawl your way on in and join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope!

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, you wouldn't be able to talk to your friends and you wouldn't be able to join Dr Rob as he scopes out all the science behind all the different methods of communication. Communication 101: Communication is about as old as life itself. As long as animals and humans have been around, we have needed to communicate. Dr Rob looks at some of the different types of communication used in the past and the ones being used in this day and age. / Experiment- Hydrophone: Did you ever think it would be possible to make a phone that could be used underwater? Well Julia will show you how to make a hydrophone that will allow you to do just that. / Voice Box: All mammals have a voice box, or larynx, located in the throat, it is essential in order to make noise. Dr Chris Perry an ear, nose and throat specialist will take you inside Dr Rob's throat. / Gibbon Gossip: All sorts of animals like to chat and one prime example is The Siamang Gibbon. Murray Guy who looks after these chatty primates at the Adelaide Zoo will tell you all about how these mammals use noise to communicate. / Newspaper Factory: Whether you are after the breaking news or the sports scores, you will find it all in the local newspaper. We all know reporters write these articles but how do the words end up on the page? Warren McGoldrick from Queensland Newspapers will take you on a tour of a newspaper factory. / Telephones: Telephones, we all us them, but how exactly do they work? Graham Williams an Optus engineer will show you the inner workings of a telephone and the process involved in getting the sound from one telephone to another. - So tell all your friends and join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope!

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. / Golf Swing Analyser: Have you ever wondered how professional golf players get so good? Well Dr Rob investigates the technology behind the sport with the help of Sean Dwyer a professional golfer. / Experiment - Bouncing balls: What makes a ball bounce? Lots of sports use them; some sports even rely on them bouncing. Julia investigates the science involved in bouncing balls. / BMX 3D: BMX is fast and furious, but what if scientists developed technology that allowed you to ride the track without even getting on a BMX bike. Megan Rendell a sports scientist from Queensland Academy of Sport has done just that. / Cricket Accelerometer: Cricket is a great sport that is played and watched by millions of people around the world. Miguel Fuentes a Biomedical Engineer at the University of Queensland has developed a cricket accelerometer to help accelerate the performance of players. / Footy GPS: AFL is a fast, exciting and physically demanding sport. James Harnisch goes through the latest GPS technology he uses when training the Adelaide Crows, helping to keep the players performing at the highest level. / Wind Tunnel: Wind can sometimes slow athletes down if they don't have top notch aerodynamics. In order to achieve the best aerodynamics David Burton, an engineer from Monash University is working with athletes to incorporating the Wind Tunnel into their training routine. - So all you sport lovers make sure you join Dr. Rob as he once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the Scope!