Continuing the recent focus on endometriosis, Dr Eileen Mary Holowka joins Dr Share, Dr Ray and Dr Scarlett from Montreal to speak to her work in communication and women's health. Self-described ‘poo scientist’…
This week the team are in the studio, with a focus on Immunology (in promotion of the upcoming ‘Day of Immunology’) and an exciting work on an oral treatment for Diabetes.
Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Chris KP and Dr Sarah Best for the latest science news; Scott Williams from the Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry at La Trobe University explains the innate…
The team this week are Drs Shane, Ray and Gracie. They are joined by Georgia Watson from the University of Wollongong who talks about Securing Antarctica's Environmental Future and the Homeward Bound Leadership…
Dr Mathew Marques from the School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, discusses the psychology behind conspiracy theories. Students from Melbourne Bioinnovation Student Initiative share their technology for health projects, including…
Dr Natalie Matosin from University of Wollongong discusses the effect on stress on the brain. Dr Jayden Newstead from the School of Physics at the University of Melbourne talks all things dark matter…
Dr Shane, Dr Jen, Dr Euan, Dr Gracey present Fossil evidence of early human tool use may be flawed, meteorite strike in West Texas, Chernobyl’s impact on dogs. Dr Gracey presents: Tape worms…
Dr Lauren Lawson, Clinical Psychologist from the School of Psychology & Public Health, La Trobe University, talks about her research into the mental health and wellbeing of autistic adults; and Dr Barbara Cardoso…
Universities come alive for the new semester this week so presenters Dr Shane, Dr Laura and Dr Ailie kick-start your brain with new information on how fungi perfume attracts bugs, and naked mole-rats…
From rural Queensland to half-a-century reporting the news at Channel 9, Peter Hitchener has been fascinated by science and science communication his entire life. This week he returns to Einstein A Go-Go for…
Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Drs Jen and Euan for the latest science news; Dr Scarlett Howard from School of Biological Sciences at Monash University discusses how bees can provide the solution…
Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Drs Stacey, Ray and Graci. In science news they discuss ChatGPT, Galapagos in Houston, the Dallas Zoo saga, and timezones on the moon. Then, Professor Stephen Livesly…
The team provides an update on a wide array of topics including, a highly radioactive puck lost somewhere in Western Australia, meat-eating mushrooms, and shape shifting robots. Then, Associate Professor Jane Bourke from…
Australia has seen a tidal wave of cheap and highly addictive e-cigarettes cross our borders and flood our communities, and Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth, explains why he believes the Government should…
An influx of La Nińa; Dr Robert Steadmen’s work on the famous “Feels Like” aspect of temperature; the possible resurrection of the Thylacine; Humans cohabiting with dextrous cockatoos; favourite smells and musical harmony…
Dr Rachel Nelligan, Physiotherapist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Health Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, Melbourne School of Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, talks about her award-winning free digital educational program…
Do we drive trucks through nature reserves? Presenters Dr Shane, Dr Ray, Dr Ailie and Dr Graci discover the answer is… sort of! Also: Wildlife scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta has found that over…
Zahrah Azman, Perinatal PhD Student at The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, talks about her research on foetal growth restriction (FGR), which is a common pregnancy complication affecting up to 10%…
Dr Felice Jacka OAM, Professor of Nutritional Psychiatry, and Director of the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University, and founder and president of the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research, explains the…
Presenter Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Euan, Graci and Chris KP. In science news they explore octopodes throwing things; treatments for nightmares; and trees causing extinction events. Then, Nicola Jorgensen, archeology Masters…
The team provides an update on the latest COVID variants, and explore the latest science news such as camera wielding tiger sharks, microscopy, King Tut's tomb, and Gracey provides insight into a range…
Writer Anna Spargo Ryan talks about her new book 'A Kind of Magic: A memoir about Anxiety, Our Minds, and Optimism in Spite of it All'; Emma Harding from the School of Biotechnology…
Professor Meghan S. Miller, Research School of Earth Sciences, The Australian National University, talks about her research into critical tectonic plate boundaries, in particular, subduction zones where oceanic plates are descending into the…
Dr Megan Lee from Bond University chats about student evaluations of teachers and how these contribute to increased stress in academics. When feedback isn't constructive it can be harmful - and asking both…
We’re wiping out species at a rate not seen in 66 million years, so the Museums Victoria Research Institute have decided to do something about it! Dr Kevin Rowe, Senior Curator of Mammals…
Dr. Shane and team speak with Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth and a globally-renowned public health expert, with a passion for food, health and wellbeing, about the harms of vaping, particularly on…
Dr Janine Krippner, Volcanologist, Honorary Associate Researcher, University of Waikato, New Zealand, talks about empowering students in scientific thinking at her primary school by donating an annual award; Dr Agnese Barbensi, applied mathematician…
Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Dr Jen and Science Communication students Hunter, Ali and Tess. In science news, earliest fossilised fish heart, cockatoos vs humans over bins, gym junkies and Parkinson's disease…
Presenters Dr Shane and Dr Jen discuss science news about ancient amputations, asteroids and tweezers. Then, Dr Adam Parslow from the Baker Institute talks about modern microscopy; Meaghan Bruns, Donation Specialist Nursing Coordinator…
Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Dr Ray, Dr Linden, Dr Euan, Dr Jen, Dr Ailie, Dr Ray, Chris KP and from Texas; Graci! It’s nearing the end of Radiothon, so the team…
Associate Professor Katarina Miljkovic, from Curtin University’s Space Science and Technology Centre and School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, explains how the planets in our solar system are vastly different although they all…
Professor Brett Sutton, Victorian Chief Health Officer, talks about his role, why and how he became involved in public health, and the best preventions against COVID; Artists Emme Orbach and Noah Spivak discuss…
Dr Shane and co-hosts Dr Linden, Dr Ray and Dr Stacey talk about dead robot spiders; alternative, science-y, ways to use fibre cables; and a new study shining a light on gender and…
Under the constant gaze of a CO2 sensor, Dr Shane and Dr Ray discuss underwater algal pollination and the fact that peat moss may be just what we need to turn asteroid dirt…
Jonathan How, Senior Meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) runs through a typical day as a meteorologist and how the BOM has changed how they communicate weather to the public; Dr Laura…
Dr Shane and co-hosts Dr Lauren, Dr. Linden & Chris KP chat about tardigrade proteins, glacial ice, dog training, and the James Webb telescope; Rachel Kirby, PhD student at the Research School of…
Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Dr Ray, Dr Linden & Dr Stacy. In science news, they discuss an infectious disease threatening our native honey bees, stress induced sleep research in mice, volcanic…
Eye and vision health Professor Justine Smith from Flinders University discusses the persistence of Ebola in the eye; Dr Chao Chen from Monash University talks about The Monash University Faculty of Engineering launching…
Presenter Dr Shane interviews 20 PhD students in 20 minutes. Listen to the breadth and depth of what this bunch of PhD candidates are covering, including MS genetics, molecular machines, chytrid fungus, and…
