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20 PHD students in 20 minutes special

Dr Shane is joined by EAGG regulars Chris KP and Suzi, and 20 special guests as part of the ‘20 PHD Students in 20 minutes’ program.

A wide range of expertise and insight…

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Daylight saving madness!

Hosts: Dr Lyndon, Dr Ailee and Dr Shane
News Items: Bird family tree, Outdated Science, The Solar Eclipse, NEOWISE 

Guests this week include Chris Swain is a Victorian Cancer Agency Early Carrer Fellow…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Plasmalogens, Urban Moths, Science Comedy Event

Dr Kim Way PhD, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, dives into the complexities of atrial fibrillation, a heart condition; Dr Yow Keat Tham, Group Leader, Metabolomics Laboratory, Baker Institute discusses…

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Big brain surgery, big health data and big math to model disease

Organic farming is better for the planet, right? This week Dr Shane, Dr Ray and Dr Scarlett (with Dr Gracie beaming in from the USA) learn that the answer is mostly yes, but…

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Dark Matter, Bipolar Disorder, Healthcare Statistics

Dr Shane is joined this week by co-host Dr Susi. In science news Star Trek improves ChatGPT Maths - Healthcare and Insulin - Avi Loeb.

Guests are Alex Ritter a PhD Candidate from…

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Dark matter, blood transfusion for dogs and Australian abalone

Dr Shane is joined in the studio by Dr Jen and Dr Euan, sharing their science news of the week. This week’s guests are Renee Grace Key, a PhD student from Swinburne University…

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Extreme Environments, Detecting Neutrinos, and the Heaviest Animal Debate

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Drs Linden and Hayley for the latest science news. Dr Francesco Ricci from the Department of Microbiology at Monash University discusses how scientists work to understand how…

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Tinnitus, detecting dark matter and molecular movies

Dr Shane is joined in the studio by Dr Laura and Dr Ray, who share news on beef-flavoured rice grown in the lab and shocking findings by European researchers that microplastics penetrate so…

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Endometriosis, Histology and Antarctica

Dr Shane is joined by EAGG regulars Dr Suzi, Chris KP and Dr Scarlett, Alongside them this week are 3 amazing guests.

Dr Chris Freelance Biologist, Science communicator and Manager of the Melbourne…

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ALS, Invasive Ants and Kenya's Lions, Aerotrophs

Dr Susie, Dr Euan and Dr Shane talk to guest Dr Paul Gurr from the Dept. Chemical Engineering at the University of Melbourne about the delicate task of cornea surgery. Currently only 1…

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Women's pain, cerebral palsy prevention, and AC joints

Mary-Anne Thomas, Minister for Health, Minister for Health Infrastructure, and Minister for Ambulance Services discusses the Inquity into Women's Pain; Dr Madison Paton, Senior Research Fellow at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) talks about…

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Planet earth, fungal pathogens, deep sea plastics, Mars helicopter, fruit flies

Associate Professor Fabio A. Capitanio, School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University, tells us all about his research into mountain belts and the large earthquakes they host; Dr Harshini Weerasinghe and Dr…

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Turbine trouble, matter measurement and space settlements

When Dr Shane is away… the show goes on as normal because it’s very well organised!

This week Chris KP and Dr Susi discussed how an acid in our blood helps determine the…

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Arctic adventures, exhibition design and chronic fatigue

Science is vastly more impactful if it is shared, and this week Dr Euan, Dr Jen, and Dr Shane look at the connections between policy, science, and community. Have you ever wondered how…

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Stop vaping, anti-venoms, brain folding, and concussions

Presenter Dr Shane brings the latest science news; Professor Claire Wakefield, Director, Collaborate Against Cancer Initiative, at the Minderoo Foundation talks about the dangers of vaping and shows campaigning efforts to stop young…

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Awkwardness, renewable energy, and increasing eye energy to fight glaucoma

Dr Shane is joined by Chris KP, Scarlett, and Graci from Texas, sharing science news about unique animal smells, how hummingbirds negotiate small spaces, and exciting solutions to manage methane emissions from solid…

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Environmental impacts of food production, sea-bird behaviours, and Retinitis pigmentosa

Dr Shane is joined this week by EAGG colleague Dr Suzi. As well as science news, the team is joined by an eclectic mix of guests. Dr Michalis Hadjikakou Deakin University, discusses the…

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Cancer Therapies, Prem Babies and Penguins

Hosts: Dr Ailee, Dr Scarlet and Dr Shane.
News Items: Spooktacular Space: Things that go bump in the night, glacial bubble spa, animal menopause.
1st guest: Amy Winship PhD, ARC DECRA Fellow, Department…

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FameLab competition Finalists, Cancer Treatment, Reproductive Disorders, Space Mining, Brain Injury

Cintya Dharmayanti, Center for Pharmaceutical Innovation, University of South Australia, discusses her cancer drug research work that uses nanoparticles as a delivery system; Dr. Kelsey Pool, LaFroy Research Fellow, University of Western Australia…

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Tall poppies, sustainable materials and the science of knee injuries

Each year the Australian Institute of Policy and Science select the most inspiring young leaders in science and this week Dr Lauren and Dr Shane bring two of the latest cohort to the…

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Autism and ADHD; and dark energy

News Items: Hottest September on record, Australian Bird of the Year

1st guest: Elana Forbes PhD Candidate (Clinical Neuropsychology), Provisional Psychologist. Autism and ADHD are prevalent and highly co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorders.

2nd guest…

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Earth in 250 million years - Liver Disease in Chickens - Exoskeletons

In this special episode, Dr Shane and Dr Linden are joined by three science communication students Rolly, Ryan and Lilli from the University of Melbourne in hosting the show and sharing science news.

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Dementia-friendly eyecare, Immunocontraception; and the Moth Tracker

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Dr Susi and Dr Laura for the latest science news; Dr Marianne Coleman from the Deptartment of Optometry and Vision Sciences, University of Melbourne/National Vision Research Institute…

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Science teaching, antibiotic dosing, microplastics recycling, ancient shoes and why cats go crazy for tuna

Dr Shane interviews Dr Alice Terrill from Monash University whose research seeks to rationalise antibiotic dosing regimens using different laboratory techniques, combined with modelling to characterise bacterial responses to antibiotics over time. Next…

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Huntington’s disease, Earthquakes and Cardiovascular biomaterials

Dr Shane is joined by EAGG regulars Dr Euan and Dr Jen. Alongside them this week are 3 amazing guests.

Dr Daniel Heath Biomedical Engineering - University of Melbourne, shares updates regarding cardiovascular…

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Eating Disorders Public Lecture, Planetarium Shows, Cornea Immune Cells.

Associate Professor Gemma Sharp, Head of Body Image & Eating Disorders Research in the Department of Neuroscience at Monash University, discusses her upcoming public lecture on body image, eating disorders and artificial intelligence…

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Quantum Biology, Dark Matter and Art, and Weather Forecasting

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Dr Ray and Dr Linden for the latest science news; Assistant Professor Clarice D. Aiello from the Quantum Biology Tech Lab at UCLA explains how nature may…

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Bowel Cancer special episode

Dr Shane and Dr Laura present a special show about bowel cancer, in colaboration with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and Austin Health.

Featuring guests:

Dr. Lisa Mielke - Laboratory Head, Olivia…

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A focus on Organ Donations and Organ Donors

This week the team are in the studio, focussing on the importance of Organ Donations, including some heartwarming personal experiences.

Dr Shane is joined in the studio this week by EAGG colleague Dr…

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Dark matter, Stellar Crime Scenes and Immunodeficiency

Dr Shane and Chris KP geek out over astrophysics with Prof. Virginia Kilborn and Dr Suzie Sheehy. Who discuss what makes up a galaxy and address the exciting question - do dark galaxies…

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Terrestrial Vertebrates, Women in engineering, new stimulation methods and blind visual art

Hosts: Dr Shane, Dr Jen.
1st guest: Dr Jane Melville AM, Senior Curator of Terrestrial Vertebrates Museums Victoria Research Institute. Jane's research combines field-based studies on reptiles and amphibians across conservation, genetics, ecology…

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Endometriosis Medical Cannabis Treatment, Amazing Shark Facts, Microfluidic Device Research

Associate Professor Mike Armour, PhD Associate Professor in Reproductive Health, Higher Degree Research Director, NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, discusses his work with treatments for endometriosis including a clinical trial of…

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Wandering poles, cryptic species and recognising a science leader

Humans love moving groundwater around, so much so it turns out we’ve shifted the planet’s pole by almost a metre in the last 20 years. Thankfully we have Dr Shane, Dr Sarah and…

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20 PhDs in 20 min (continued)

Dr Shane is joined by co-host KrisKP. This week's PhD candidates are Shreya Mcleod - University of Newcastle, Hannah Brown - Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection, Lily Kenchington-Evans - Institute for Molecular…

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Macquarie Island, Tattoos, Phage Therapy.

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Drs Jen and Euan. In this week's show the first guest, Kita Williams from QUT, talks about the environment and studying on Macquarie Island, then Graci continues…

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Genetic Adaptation for Cold Weather, Default Networks in the Brain, and Earthquake Science

Dr Shane is joined by Dr Linden and Dr Laura in the studio to discuss a genetic study looking at adaptations to cold weather and relationship of these genetic changes to modern diseases…

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20 PhDs in 20 min

This week, 21 PhD students from various institutions, backgrounds and fields present their research. In one minute. 20 PhDs in 20 minutes is back! With Dr Shane and Dr Laura

Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go…

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Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems, Star Trek tech and Fungus Resistant Frogs

Guests Renza Scibilia from the JDFR is a diabetes advocate and activist from the JDRF, joined by Jasmine Schipp, PHD candidate from Deakin University. People with type 1 diabetes have had no commercially…

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Beta-blockers and anthracycline chemotherapy

Hosts: Dr Shane, Dr Jen, Dr Euan,
News items: The symbiotic relationship between fungi and trees, using ultrasound to cross the blood-brain barrier, thanatosis, recolonisation of ants.
In this episode the team was…

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Dementia Research, International Congress of Genetics event, Cave Sleep Research

Professor Emeritus Philip Batterham, School of BioSciences / Bio21 Institute, University of Melbourne, Co-Convenor 23rd International Congress of Genetics, discusses the International Congress of Genetics upcoming event www.icg2023.com.au and describes it as the…