Listen to Self-amputating Lizard Tails, The Value of a PHD and Lived Experience of Mental Health Practitioners51:401 March 2022

Dr Shane is joined by co-presenters Dr Lauren, Dr Graci, Dr Ailie and Liv. In science news, they discuss how and why lizards self-amputate their tails, and a record breaking pterodactyl discovery in the U.K. Then, Latrobe University Doctoral candidate and research assistant Alicia King joins the team to discuss the lived experience of mental health practitioners. The team round off by discussing plant behavior, including the truth behind that freshly cut grass smell & then they explore the true value of the physical PHD thesis.

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Exploring the wonders of science and its impact on the world. Dissection and discussion of science and science issues made digestible for public consumption.

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The podcast intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras.

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