The Science Hour

Are you missing your weekly dose of science radio? Well have we got a treat for you! The Science Hour alumnus Andrew Katsis is striking out with his own half hour show, and it starts TODAY!

Tune in to 90.7 SYN FM at 4:30pm to hear the debut of "A Science Story". Or you can listen in online at http://syn.org.au/.

Today's show is all about insect stings, featuring KILLER BEES!

Let Andrew know what you think about his first show, or hit him up with insecty questions on 0427 767 767 and also check out the accompanying blog:

http://asciencestory.wordpress.com/ where there will be podcasts

A Science Story “Episode One” Airs TodayFebruary 7, 2014by akatsisLeave a commentWelcome to A Science Story! Put down that pocket watch, because the long wait is officially over: episode one will debut this very afternoon (Saturday, February 8). So tune in at […]Read Article →

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