Station:
RTÉ ONE (IE)
Status:
Running
Start:
2015-11-09
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This six-part award winning series returns, with Fergus McAuliffe, Amy Hassett and Kathriona Devereux showcasing the Irish science behind aspects of modern life.
Next Episode is 'Carbon' (Season 11 Episode 5) and airs on 08 Dec 2025 14:30 (CDT).
S11E2 - Building Ireland
Ireland is facing a housing and infrastructure crisis, and for every house we build, we need approximately 300 tonnes of raw materials, which is the equivalent of a house-sized hole in the ground. But how many of us ever think about where all these building materials come from? Ireland has a natural wealth of core building materials, and we head underground in Monaghan to explore the story of gypsum, a mineral that formed hundreds of millions of years and is now mined as an essential component in the production of the plasterboard that lines the walls of many of our buildings.
Air Date: 17 Nov 2025 14:30 (CDT)
S11E3 - Storms
Recent storms have caused unprecedented damage across the country and, as our climate continues to warm, they're going to become even more frequent and extreme.
Air Date: 24 Nov 2025 14:30 (CDT)
S11E4 - Invasive Species
Episode 4 looks at invasive species. Presented by Kathriona Devereux and Fergus McAuliffe.
Air Date: 01 Dec 2025 14:30 (CDT)
S11E5 - Carbon
Carbon is the very essence of life on earth. So how does this element, that is so central to our existence, pose such a threat to the planet? We investigate the story of carbon.
Air Date: 08 Dec 2025 14:30 (CDT)
S11E6 - Bacteria
 Bacteria are one of Earth's oldest life forms - dating back over 3 billion years. They're masters of survival and good bacteria help nature function, but some bacteria cause infection and can be deadly
Air Date: 15 Dec 2025 14:30 (CDT)