Dr Shane, Dr Euan, Dr Jen and Chris KP discuss New Caledonian crows that can plan ahead, the link between gut bacteria and mental health, pills that contain injection mechanisms, and mass organism deaths as a result of extreme weather.
The team interview Dr Prasad Paradkar from the CSIRO regarding genetically engineering mosquitoes to be resistant to spreading the Zika virus.
They also chat with Dr Yona Nebel-Jacobsen, 'Isotopia' Lab Manager & Research Fellow School of Earth, Atmosphere & Environment at Monash University, about her work with isotope geochemistry. She is currently raising funds to cover travel costs to Antarctica as part of the Homeward Bound program.
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About this program
Exploring the wonders of science and its impact on the world. Dissection and discussion of science and science issues made digestible for public consumption.
Regular presenters:
- ChrisKP
- Dr Jen
- Dr Euan
- Dr Ray
- Dr Laura
- Dr Ailie
- Dr Linden
- Dr Lauren
- Dr Scarlett
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Listen to Dr Shane's 'Chat with a Nobel Laureate' at a University of Melbourne-Comprehensive Cancer PhD Program event.
Dr Shane chats with Psychologist Emma-Rose Parsons from Spectrum House about teacher and school staff mental health as we approach the start of the school year and a return to face-to-face learning.
The podcast intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras.
https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion
