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1 online resource (streaming video file) (30 min.) ; 142492587 bytes |
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Ever looked at something and thought 'how does that work?' Well, today's episode of SCOPE asks that very question, ALOT! From satellites and scientific research machines, to the humble microwave, expect your questions to be answered!SHARK CAGE DIVEDiving with sharks might sound like a crazy thing to do, but if you are in a specially made protection cage, you can get an up close with as many of these apex predators as you want. Andrew Wright from Calypso Star Charters shows us exactly how we can swim safely with these incredible creatures. MASS SPEC: SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENTEver heard of a mass spectrometer? It is a common piece of scientific equipment that Dr Ben Shulz from the University of Queensland shows us in action and explains how it works.EXPERIMENT: ANEMOMETERHow do you measure the speed of the wind? Well you can do it using something called an anemometer. Junior Scientist Braeden shows us how we can make one at home and of course explains how it works!ETCHINGNeil Cunneen from Aluimage shows how the corrosive effects of acids can work in our favour to create a process called etching. He shows us how this works by etching onto stainless steel to create a pretty cool sign.CAN SATSoft drink cans are something that usually contain fizzy drink, but the drink cans in this story contain something a little different- model satellites! Josh and Michael from King David School explain how they made the mini satellites and how they work.GEL ELECTROPHORESIS: SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENTGel Electrophoresis might sound like a mouthful- but this scientific device is used to study DNA. Shea Andrews from the University of Queensland takes us behind the scenes of his research to show us how this machine works. So don't forget to join Dr Rob as once again the ordinary, becomes extraordinary, under the SCOPE! |
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Broadcast 2012-05-10 at 16:00:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Anemometer.
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Beverage containers.
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Etching -- Technique.
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Microwaves.
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Research -- Equipment and supplies.
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Shark fisheries.
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Australia.
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Streaming video
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Bell, Rob, host
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