Four Science Communications students from the University of Melbourne take over the show from Dr Shane and Dr Jen. Among the science stories presented this week include squirrels and their macabre form of…
Dr Jayne Rantall from La Trobe University talks about monuments and memorials built as symbols of reconciliation between Indigenous peoples and settlers; Alex Maisey, also from La Trobe, discusses leading a new study…
Professor Andrew Mackintosh from Monash University talks about greenhouse gas emissions and the increased melting of glaciers; and in weekly science news, topics explored include rust on the moon, mutant mice in space…
Rove McManus, Nature Book Week Ambassador, joins the team to highlight this new initiative from the Wilderness Society; Dr. Barbara Cardoso from Monash University shares tips on alcohol, nutrition and dietary habits during…
This week is RRR's Radiothon's second weekend and Dr Shane is in the studio with the rest of the team online who discuss what's been in the news over the last 30 years:
It’s a full house today as Dr Shane is joined in the virtual studio by Dr Ray, Chris KP, Dr Linden, Euan, Dr Lauren, Dr Krystal, Dr Jen, Dr Ailie, Stacey and Anu…
Jocelyn Bell; and 20 PhDs Astrophysicist and discoverer of the first radio pulsars in 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, joins Dr. Shane; and it's another 20 PhDs special, with the following PhD candidates talking…
Presenter Dr Shane announces the 30th anniversary celebrations of Einstein A Go-Go and is super excited to talk with Nobel Laureate guest Professor Brian Schmidt from ANU about his career in astrophysics; and…
Associate Professor Margie Danchin from Royal Children’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne, discusses the science behind vaccine schedules and how parents with vaccine concerns can be managed; Dr Anne Aulsebrook from La…
Description: Dr Amie Hayley from Swinburne University explores the use of ketamine as a viable treatment for patients in surgical environments; Dr Eric Howe from the University of WA talks about an exciting…
Earth scientist Dr Zoe Thomas talks about the role that sea ice plays in managing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels; Reproductive Biologist Marissa Parrott from Zoos Victoria discusses the release of six Eastern Barred…
Dr Shane speaks with Anu Rajendran from Deakin University about space exploration; Dr Yona Nebel-Jacobsen from Monash University talks about isotope dating of rocks; and Professor Benjamin Thierry from University of South Australia…
Rod Fencham from the Queensland Herbarium talks about the myrtle rust disease which has virtually wiped out the population of native guava trees along the east coast of Australia; Jorja Collins from Monash…
Dr Shane speaks with Elodie Camprasse from Deakin University about sea birds; Dr Daniel Fernandez-Ruiz discusses how exactly malaria works and efforts to combat it; and in weekly science news, chronic pain, the…
An observational study of bees generates some unexpected results; How COVID-19 is affecting global carbon emissions; Bonnie Teece from UNSW Australian Centre for Astrobiology, discusses the technology of NASA’s soon-to-be-launched Perseverance Rover and…
Dr Shane interviews more FameLab entrants, with 10 national finalists sharing their research. Monash University's Krystal De Napoli, a Kamilaroi woman from rural North-East Victoria, also joins the show, discussing her studies into…
Dr Shane interviews 14 FameLab semi-finalists about their research, and also has a chat with Dr Fiona Dobson from the Physiotherapy Department at the University of Melbourne about managing hip damage. Dr Linden…
New research findings into Neanderthals; cool new facts about rhinoceroses; and what the discovery of ancient teeth in Peru means. Also: Professor John Dewar, Vice-Chancellor of Latrobe Uni, discusses the role of the…
Dr Shane, Stacey are in the studio and Dr Laura in her home for this episode. In the news segment they cover Colombia’s hippo population and the corona virus.
Dr Shane, Dr Ray and Stacey discuss the week’s hottest science, including drones playing dodgeball, the latest on the COVID-19, and the discovery of more iron than expected in the region of space…
Dr Shane, Dr Ailie, Dr Krystal and Dr Linden are in the studio for this episode. In the news segment they cover contrails effect at lower altitude, critical thinking when reviewing a cancer…
Dr Shane, Dr Euan, and Chris KP bring the week’s hottest science, including the marshmallow test for cuttlefish, rogue waves, new findings about Pluto’s retro-rotation effect, and the effects of the recent bushfires…
Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Laura and Dr Ray bring you the week’s hottest science, including a new acoustic observatory, taking the pulse of a blue whale, and training E. coli to eat…
Dr Shane, Dr Euan, Dr Jen and Chris KP discuss the symbiotic association between fungi and plants; effects of screen time on children; ice surface structure and the effect of airline travel on…
