Science on the Table is a South African science communication podcast aimed at providing innovative science updates to the general South African.
More information on scienceonthetable.co.za
Science on the Table
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Science on the Table is a South African science communication podcast aimed at providing innovative science updates to the general South African. More information on scienceonthetable.co.za
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Publishing Since
6/1/2025
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May 23, 2026
Episode 9 - Revenge of the Microbes
<p>“Revenge of the Microbes” </p><p>Humanity really looked at bacteria and said, “Skill issue,” after inventing antibiotics… and the microbes took that personally.</p><p>In this episode of Science on the Table, Dr Thabo Hamiwe helps us dive into the terrifyingly impressive world of antimicrobial resistance — where bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites are evolving faster than we can make drugs to stop them. Basically, the microbes read our medical textbooks and decided to become speedrunners.</p><p>From unfinished antibiotic courses and questionable self-diagnoses via Google, to antibiotics in livestock and hospital “superbugs” that sound like rejected Marvel villains, Revenge of the Microbes explores how humans accidentally trained microorganisms like they were in a Rocky montage.</p><p>We unpack:</p><ul><li>Why antibiotics stop working</li><li>How bacteria share resistance genes like cheating answers in a group chat</li><li>The rise of drug-resistant infections</li><li>Why “just take the whole course” is not merely a suggestion</li><li>The possibility of entering a post-antibiotic era where a paper cut could humble modern medicine</li></ul><p>It’s evolution, chaos, medicine, and microbial pettiness — all happening in real time.</p><p>Because somewhere, deep under a microscope, a bacterium is surviving pure spite.</p>
April 27, 2026
Episode 8- Between a Yawn and a Hard Place
<p>On this episode, we are joined by Jo who guides us through the Neuroscience of Sleep and Consciousness. <br>What really happens in the brain when we drift off—and where does consciousness go when we’re asleep?<br>In Between a Yawn and a Hard Place, we unpack the neuroscience of sleep and consciousness, exploring how the brain cycles through different states of awareness. From the rhythms of brain waves to the deeper pull of our biological clocks, we look at how circadian rhythms and biorhythms shape when we feel alert, when we crash, and how well we truly rest.<br>We also step into more complex territory: how psychoactive substances—from caffeine to more potent compounds—can alter sleep architecture and shift our perception of consciousness itself. What do these disruptions reveal about the fragile balance between wakefulness and rest?<br>Along the way, we tackle some of neuroscience’s biggest questions:<br>Why do we dream?<br>Is consciousness ever truly “off”?<br>And how do sleep disorders, jet lag, or altered states help us understand the mind?<br>Blending cutting-edge science with real-world relevance, this episode offers a deeper look at the hidden systems governing your nights—and your waking life.<br>So whether you’re running on empty, perfectly in sync, or somewhere in between, join us as we explore the space between a yawn… and a hard place.</p>
March 16, 2026
Episode 7 | The Great Human Roast: Ultramarathons in the Heat
<p>What happens when you ask thousands of endurance runners to jog a small country’s worth of distance… in the South African sun?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we turned the thermostat up with Dr Henno Havenga, environmental scientist, and explored what really happens when ultramarathons meet serious heat. Using a thermal stress index, we map the temperature conditions runners faced along the route—because sometimes it’s not just a race, it’s a slow-motion human braai.</p><p><br></p><p>We also look beyond the heat to the air itself, examining pollution levels on race day and asking an uncomfortable question: while runners are pushing their limits, what exactly are their lungs breathing in? From roasting road surfaces to the science of thermal strain, this episode unpacks how heat and air quality shape the ultimate test of human endurance. </p>
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