120 Second Science
120 Second Science
Dublin City University, faculty of Science and Health
Scientists from Dublin City University answer scientific questions in ordinary language in two minutes. If you have a question for us, get in touch with the podcast producer, Seán Duke, email: [email protected]
9: What is a wormhole?
Dr Peter Taylor, an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Astrophysics and Relativity (CfAR) in the School of Mathematical Sciences at DCU, provides an answer. 
Oct 4, 2023
2 min
7: What is an exoplanet?
Assistant Professor Oisin Creaner, School of Physical Sciences, explains what an exoplanet is, and why it can be challenging to find new ones. 
Jun 20, 2023
1 min
6: When can losing be winning?
Professor Brien Nolan details a losing strategy in game theory, which can be used to ensure a player wins. 
Jun 13, 2023
2 min
5: How Big is Infinity?
Professor Brien Nolan explains why, in mathematical terms, infinity is even bigger than we might think. 
Jun 6, 2023
2 min
4: What is a Black Hole?
Masha Chernyakova, School of Physical Sciences, explains the forces behind the creation of a Black Hole and where we might expect to find one.
May 16, 2023
1 min
3: What is a semiconductor?
Enda McGlynn, from the School of Physics, describes what a semiconductor is, when they were discovered, and examples of how they are used. 
May 12, 2023
2 min
2: What do Jo Malone and Linus Pauling have in common?
Aoife Morrin, School of Chemical Sciences, at DCU, and an expert on the science of smell and aroma, gives an answer. 
May 5, 2023
1 min
1: Which animal has the keenest sense of smell?
Aoife Morrin, from the School of Chemical Sciences at DCU, an expert on the study of smells and aromas, provides an answer. 
May 3, 2023
1 min