Void Deck
Void Deck
Podcast Description
Welcome to Void Deck, a casual science podcast produced by Science Centre Singapore. Inspired by cosmic voids and HDB community spaces, we get you curious about big ideas in everyday life. Each episode, we bring science out of the labs and into your neighbourhood. We sit down with a local science changemaker and ask all the questions you’re too paiseh to ask. Is the fish in the wet market my distant cousin? Will robots eventually take over the world? Listen to down-to-earth conversations with Singapore experts on everything from space, nature, tech, health, and culture. Tune in and explore the universe from the heartlands! Discover more Singapore science stories at voiddeck.science.edu.sg.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes that include marine ecology, artificial intelligence, space technology, and cultural heritage through genetics. Episodes tackle engaging topics such as the implications of AI in daily jobs, the uniqueness of Singapore's marine habitats, and the ancestry of the Peranakan community, providing insights like the role of seagrass in climate change and the fascinating journey of local scientists.
Welcome to Void Deck, a casual science podcast produced by Science Centre Singapore. Inspired by cosmic voids and HDB community spaces, we get you curious about big ideas in everyday life. Each episode, we bring science out of the labs and into your neighbourhood. We sit down with a local science changemaker and ask all the questions you’re too paiseh to ask. Is the fish in the wet market my distant cousin? Will robots eventually take over the world? Listen to down-to-earth conversations with Singapore experts on everything from space, nature, tech, health, and culture. Tune in and explore the universe from the heartlands! Discover more Singapore science stories at voiddeck.science.edu.sg.
What does it mean when a planet is in opposition? What are they opposing!?
In this episode of Void Deck by Science Centre Singapore, Lydia asks science educator Jogie on the upcoming planet in opposition (October 2026):
00:41 – 02:32 What are ‘Planets in Opposition’?
02:32 – 03:17 Why is it important?
03:17 – 05:19 What to expect for the next opposition
Guest Biography
Ms. Jogie Ko is a Science Educator at Science Centre Singapore. On a day-to-day basis, she conducts workshops for schools, as well as planetarium live shows at the Omni-theatre on some Friday nights.
For full transcript and show notes, visit https://voiddeck.science.edu.sg/s3e5-planets-in-opposition
For more astronomy content, check out: https://www.science.edu.sg/whats-on/workshops-activities/stargazing
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