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In this episode Professor Bumbledumm is joined in the Laboratory of Nonsense and the Absurd by Junior Professors Robyn and Rebekah to explore our sense of Taste.
Welcome to the Laboratory of Nonsense and the Absurd where the eccentric Professor Theodore Bumbledumm, his trusted cat Denis and a team of junior scientists explore the amazing science behind our senses and how we use them to interact with the world around us.
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Do you know what animal has the least taste buds of all animals? Which animal has the most? Do children or adults have more taste buds? How many flavours can we taste?
To find out the answers to these and many more questions Robyn and Rebekah meet with Science Educator Anna Wedderburn, Public Engagement Officer for the Conway Institute in University College Dublin.
So join us to find out all about the amazing science behind our sense of taste, make some unexpected discoveries, try scientific experiments, enjoy music, fun facts, animals and loads of silliness.
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The Science of Sense is a Curious Broadcast production funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the television license fee. Produced by Patricia Baker and Norma Leen. Edit by Patricia Baker. Final mix Hugh O'Dwyer Contact Studio. Presented by Hugh W Brown as Professor Bumbledumm. Music by Hugh W Brown, theme song mixed by Pete Wallace.
