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.
Podcast Insights
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’s the difference between scuba and free diving? What kind of marine life is in Singapore? What sounds do you hear underwater? Can corals get un-bleached?
And most importantly, what on earth is zooxanthellae?
In this episode of Void Deck by Science Centre Singapore, Lydia asks science educators Meng and Edna to deep dive into all things ocean.
For more ocean content, join us for our Science Cafe panel discussion on 26 June 2026: https://www.science.edu.sg/workshops-activities/science-cafe
Episode Highlights & Timestamps
00:00 – 01:23 Introduction
01:23 – 03:11 Scuba and Free Diving
03:11 – 04:25 Marine Life: Dugongs
04:25 – 05:16 Marine Life: Peacock Mantis Shrimps
05:16 – 05:52 Marine Life: The Number 1 Rule
05:52 – 08:41 Marine Life in Singapore
08:41 – 11:46 Difference between Scuba and Free Diving
11:46 – 13:38 Are corals plants or animals?
13:38 – 15:48 Sounds underwater
15:48 – 16:28 Are whalesharks whales or sharks?
16:28 – 17:16 What is a plankton?
17:16 – 18:38 Coral bleaching
18:38 – 20:03 Guest Feature: Tara Ocean Foundation
Guest biography
Mr. Lim Meng Hwee (Meng) is a Senior Science Educator at Science Centre Singapore. Some of the classes he teaches include the Aquatic Plants & Animals class, as well as astronomy workshops and planetarium live shows at the Omnitheatre on some Friday nights.
Ms. Edna Chan is a Master Science Educator from the Gallery Experience & Sustainability team at Science Centre Singapore. She hosts some of the flagship shows at our centre, such as the Energy Titans and Fire Tornado shows.
For full transcript and show notes, visit https://voiddeck.science.edu.sg/s3e3-deep-dive-vodcast/
Get your tickets to ONE Ocean here: https://www.science.edu.sg/whats-on/one-ocean
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