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Salinity Mythbusters
29 Mar 2010
The announcer describes briefly the situation of ground water salinity and then describes a theory in explanation put forward by a scientist. The announcer goes on to provide a counter theory put forward by another scientist . The announcer then interviews a practitioner and they discuss the...
National Curriculum Year 10
More Fish Deaths
03 Feb 2010
The newsreader interviews a local fishing tour operator about the causes of the recent large fish kill in Lake Albert. They discuss the effect of water temperature on a variety of fish species as well as the importance of plant life in the respiration process. The effect on the fish of the low ph...
National Curriculum Year 9
Last Chance For The Murray-Darling Say Scientists
23 Nov 2009
A presentation by an environment reporter on the issue of lack of water in the Murray-Darling River system as raised by a number of scientists in a report to the Federal Government. A number of the scientists also present their view of the situation.
National Curriculum Year 10
Water-powered engine theories need hosing down
23 Jun 2009
Will we one day be able to power cars with water? Dr Karl has had a look to see if the idea floats. The chemical reactions involved in the formation and decomposition of water are described. Energy transformations are explained. A very useful resource to get students thinking.
BOS NSW Syllabus Years 11 and 12
Cholera's prevention preferable to its cure
10 Sep 2009
Many people on Earth are vulnerable to dreadful diseases that we don't normally give a thought to. This disease is associated with bacteria carried by water and the disruption to our water balance. Dr Karl looks at the causes and effects of cholera as part of our search for better health.
BOS NSW Syllabus Years 11 and 12
Choleric waters still run deep with disease
23 Sep 2009
With 884 million people globally not having access to clean drinking water, it comes as no surprise that cholera keeps on killing. Dr Karl explains arguably the most important medical discovery of the 20th century. An excellent resource for the understanding of why cleanliness of water is...
BOS NSW Syllabus Years 11 and 12
Killer cholera begins where other diseases end
16 Sep 2009
Dr Karl continues his examination of the causes, effects and treatments for cholera. A good explanation of how the body responds to the disease cholera and when healthy, maintains a balance in its absorption of water through the digestive system. The historical background to developing treatment...
BOS NSW Syllabus Years 11 and 12
Wee, water and weighty wind
01 Oct 2009
Why do we get an urge to wee when we hear the sound of running water? How did water come to be on Earth? And do you lose weight when you pass wind? Questions are posed and discussed but not always are definitive answers provided but many variables identified. Listeners ring in with their ideas.
BOS NSW Syllabus Years 9 and 10
Eco-friendly science with Bernie Hobbs
07 May 2009
What's better for the garden - rain or tap water?; how do you measure the distance to the horizon?; and why does my skin go wrinkly? A range of questions are explored and discussed. Quite often a range of variables influencing a phenomenon are identified, discussed and there is speculation about...
BOS NSW Syllabus Years 9 and 10
Solar thermal electricity
03 Oct 2009
We have heard of hybrid cars but what about a hybrid coal-fired/solar power station? This program gives an update on research into solar thermal electricity . Liddell Power Station in the Hunter Valley, NSW is a hybrid power station using solar energy to pre-heat water and so reduce the use of coal...
BOS NSW Syllabus Years 9 and 10
