Dr Lisa Newman - Space Food
From One Giant Leap Radio by One Giant Leap Aust Foundation
April 30, 2026 · 23 min
About this episode
Dr Lisa Newman discusses her research on how taste and smell influence eating behavior, particularly in the context of space food and education.
Dr Lisa Newman is a lecturer and researcher in food science and nutrition whose work explores how taste and smell shape eating behaviour. Her research focuses on improving food acceptance and nutritional outcomes, particularly for individuals with altered sensory perception, including children with fussy eating, people with autism, older adults, and those in isolated or extreme environments, like space. She uses innovative approaches such as sensory play and digital simulations to better understand and enhance how people experience food. Through her outreach activities, Lisa collaborates with organisations such as Lunaria One and Australian Lunar Experiment Promoting Horticulture (ALEPH) to explore how space-inspired education can engage students with food and science. Together, this work investigates how interacting with plants, particularly in space-based or simulated environments, can positively influence children’s willingness to try new foods and build healthier eating habits. By linking sensory science with hands-on, immersive learning, these collaborations help bring the latest research into classrooms and inspire students to see the connections between food, health, and…
People in this episode
Guest: Dr Lisa Newman
Topics covered
- space food
- nutrition
- sensory perception
- education
- children's health
- food science
Keywords
- space food
- nutrition
- sensory science
- fussy eating
- food acceptance
- education
- children
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Lunaria One, Australian Lunar Experiment Promoting Horticulture (ALEPH)
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