INSIDERS
New TV series bringing kids the science behind the places they love
tRTE, Wednesdays, 5pm
Insiders is a new 10-part TV series for RTE Young People’s that explores the wow science behind the cool events and venues that kids love.
Whether it’s one of the biggest match days of the year at Croke Park or a thrilling trip to one of Europe’s most exciting theme parks, our experts Phil, Sarah-Louise and Jennifer are on a mission to show you the genius that goes into making it all happen.
They’re Insiders because they are scientists. Sarah-Louise is a physicist, Phil is too ,plus he’s an engineering nut and Jennifer is a Biochemist.
Sarah Louise likes to do cool experiments, solve tricky problems and explore the universe. Phil loves building weird and wonderful inventions to show how stuff works. And Jennifer is fascinated by the human body – even when it’s gross it’s brilliant!
Note to editors:
INSIDERS is co-funded with RTE by Science Foundation Ireland. SFI wants to help people to consider, question and debate the key issues in science and society. The purpose of the Discover programme is to support projects that encourage people of all ages and from all walks of life to be informed, inspired and involved in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
Episode 4: INSIDERS AT THE MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS
The Moscow State Circus is in town and the Insiders go behind the scenes of the state-of-the art tent and the magnificent, highly-trained performers. Sarah Louise and Phil go to circus school to find out about the forces and friction involved in tightrope walking and hula hooping and they attempt to impress the circus audience with a live science stunt which involves hanging Jen upside down with super glue! And Sarah Louise goes to the 2015 Robot Games Ireland final in Galway to meet teenagers who have built some fighting robots.