Let’s Science!

Let's Science logoWe live in a universe of wonders. Every day, scientists are inching toward breakthroughs which can change our lives. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle are playing their small part in sharing these wonders with you, from a distinctly Catholic perspective. So, Let’s Science!

And for more from Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino on a variety of topics from an Australian Catholic perspective, check out their other show, The Catholics of Oz.

Recent Episodes

Percy Gets Some Rocks - The Mars Perseverance Rover perseveres in its rock core sampling mission to finally collect its first sample. But Caroline tells Lindsay and Lino that they shouldn't hold their breath waiting for it to be studied. Plus T. Rex face bites showed that love hurt in the Cretaceous period.
Daddy Shortlegs - The Daddy Longlegs may be the most common household spider and no matter how you feel about spiders in general, they are in fact helpful at clearing out other bugs and pests. Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino discuss their fascinating facts and how some scientists have created some Daddy Shortlegs in a DNA experiment. What could go wrong?
A Real-Life Dragon? - There's another new Australian dinosaur, but this one could have been a real-life dragon. Lindsay and Lino discuss the newly discovered pterosaur that was basically a terrifying flying shark. Plus the new Netflix documentary on SpaceX's first all-civilian spaceflight.
The Spiny Leaf Insect - It's lockdown again and Caroline has gone bug crazy. Lindsay and Lino discuss with Caroline her new obsession with interesting mail-order insects, including the fascinating Australian walking stick, also called the Spiny Leaf Insect.
What Makes An Astronaut? - What is the definition of astronaut? Who gets to call themselves by that name? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino discuss whether simply going into space is enough to earn the title of astronaut and whether the title and definition make a difference as we head into an era in which space travel will open up to everyone.