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 8
INSIDERS AT CROKE PARK ON MATCH DAY
Jennifer and Phil are at an All Ireland Senior Championship Football semi final in Croke Park. It’s a full house and they find out all about the science and technology involved in making it all run smoothly. Phil hi-jacks one of the 14 tv cameras in operation today, this one shows what happens when you burst a water balloon in super slo motion. Sarah Louise and Phil find out how Hawkeye technology works and Phil gets the inside story on the construction of Croke Park. In the lab, Jennifer is dissecting an eye!