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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 disease and manufacturing developments regarding biomaterials to support organ transplant.
Tamrin Barta Provisional Psychologist and PhD Candidate Monash University, joins the team to discuss Huntington’s disease.
Adam Pascale Chief scientist in the seismology research center Melbourne, joins the team to share insight into Seismology, earthquakes, and related technologies.
The team then share some science news relating to Chemical trails and bees, and tweaks being made to cut down the use of single use cutlery.
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; Dr Tanya Hill, Museums Victoria Research Institute Curator of Astronomy, tells us all about the shows she develops for the Melbourne Planetarium; Associate Professor Laura Downie , Dame Kate Campbell Fellow and Associate Professor, Department of Optometry and Vision Science and Dr Holly Chinner, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Melbourne discuss recent work in dynamically tracking immune cells in the cornea of living humans which has revealed new evidence that the sentinels guarding the healthy human cornea from pathogens and inflammation are T cells; Plus, in weekly science news, the team discusses how the new room temperature superconductor LK-99 finding is not reproducible and Dogs producing tears when reunited with their owner. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr Susi and Chris KP.
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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 be following quantum mechanics for its biological processes; Jonathan How, Senior Meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology discusses El Niño and how bushfire outlooks are assessed; Monica Bello, Head of Arts at CERN and Tilly Boleyn, Head of Curatorial at Science Gallery Melbourne talk about the Dark Matters exhibition at Science Gallery Melbourne and the dialogues and crossovers between science and art. These collaborations open the door between scientists in the lab and artists, allowing complex scientific ideas to be communicated in an accessible way to the public.
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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 Newton-John Cancer Research Institute
Marina Yakou - Final year PhD candidate supervised by Dr Mielke
Professor Vijayaragavan Muralidharan - Professor of Surgery and Precinct Head of the department of Surgery, Austin Precinct as well as the Director of HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery Unit, Austin Health
Dr Laura also shares some news about drosophila research focusing on factors that induce virgin births, and how this knowledge can be applied to pest populations to reduce their spontaneous reproduction.
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 Laura and Dr Suzie.
Dr Rohit D’Costa DonateLife Victoria’s State Medical Director and an Intensive Care Specialist, brings his experience around the Organ donation practice, and explains how people can get involved.
Rebecca Zappia, shares her personal experience of her husband Peter Zappia, who became a donor in 2019, and the impact it has had on her life since, as well as numerous others.
Jessica Chappell a liver transplant recipient explains how donation saved her life, and the lasting impacts it has had on her life and mindset since the process.
The team also cover science news, with topics ranging from earthquake prediction methods, the impact of trauma on flies, dark matter and the accuracy of the new Christopher Nolan film, focussing on J. Robert Oppenheimer
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 exist?
Then Dr Emily Edwards and Johanna B Kelly discuss newborn screening. World class standard is to test for 80 diseases in the newborn heel prick test. In Australia we currently test for 28, as we haven't updated our testing since the 1990s. Labor confirmed their election promise of $38.4 million on April 6th 2022, to “end the testing lottery” of our very outdated Newborn Screening policy. Unfortunately, a federal budget senate hearing announced that Labor is no longer implementing this world class national newborn screening program of 80 diseases, budgeted for rollout in 2023.
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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, taxonomy and evolution. Currently, her research focuses on revising the taxonomy of agamid lizards by integrating genetic and morphological information. She is also studying the evolutionary basis of morphological and ecological diversity in dragon lizards.
2nd guest: Dr Michelle Dunn Swinburne University. Encouraging women in engineering, Building a telescope on the moon.
3rd guest: Associate Professor Tatiana Kameneva School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies Swinburne University of Technology. Associate Professor Tatiana Kameneva works on the development of new stimulation methods that can be used across a broad range of medical bionics applications.
4th guest: Dr Erica Tandori Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology/ School of Biomedical Sciences Monash University. A legally blind visual artist creating multisensory multimodal exhibitions about biomedicine for people with blindness, low vision and diverse needs.
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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 medicinal cannabis for pain relief; Regular guest Dr Graci, tells us some amazing facts about sharks; Dr Susi Seibt, Research Scientist in Vascular Biophysics, CSL, discusses her research involving the development of microfluidic devices; Plus, in weekly science news, the team discusses cholesterol as a nonstick solution, mother Dolphin to calf communication, low-frequency gravitational waves and lower productivity of Nobel prize winners after their win. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Scarlett, Dr Ray and Dr Graci
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 Dr Ailie to unpack this for us this week. Monash University Postdoctoral Associate Dr Amy Liu also joins the show to talk about cryptic species (things that can only be conclusively identified through molecular analysis) and Associate Professor Misty Jenkins AO from the Brain Cancer Centre at WEHI discusses her career and advocacy for both women in science and First Nations communities .
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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 Bioscience, Claire Richards - University of Technology, Ariana Costas - Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection, Nathan Harrison College of Medicine and Public Health, Darren Lee Chong Yung - University of Tasmania, Ebony Westbury - ANU, Grace Lawrence - Institute of Moleculary Bioscience, Sarah Ratcliffe - University of Sydney, Mariel Flores Lima - Deakin University, Alice Terrill - Monash University and Lina Breik - Monash University. In science news the earth's wobble and isopods.
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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 her Science of Tattooing series and finally the second guest, Dr. Stephanie Lynch from Westmead Institute for Medical Research, talks about phage therapy. Then in the news Canadian fires, The Anthropause and Taurine.
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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% of pregnancies in Australia and is defined as the failure of a baby to reach its biological growth potential; Professor Patrick Humbert, Director of the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS), and Dr Jens Hauslage from the German Aerospace Centre, talk about recent experiments they conducted 250km above the Earth on a tiny animal, the Trichoplax, whose ancient biological mechanisms could be used to develop therapeutic or preventative measures for human cancer; and Stefanie Bader, a PhD Candidate at the Pellegrini Laboratory (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) explains her research into better understanding how SARS-CoV-2 is causing severe disease and death, and why the immune system is sometimes ‘overreacting’ to an infection, leading to a more severe illness. With presenters Dr Shane and Dr Laura.
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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 history of developing a "whole system" approach to psychiatry - especially the link of nutrition and food to brain health. Felice and the team explore poo transplants as a new treatment for people with depression, and also her experiences at NASA advising on nutrition in space and how to preserve gut diversity and keeping astronauts healthy on a long voyage to Mars.
In science news, Dr Lauren chats about the lifespan of bees, and Dr Gemma Sharp talks about how breathing impacts how we think. And Dr Shane brings his enthusiasm for rocket launches in discussing NASA's recent attempts to launch the Artemis I rocket. With presenters Dr. Shane and Dr. Lauren.
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Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Euan, Graci and KrisKP. In science news octopodes throwing things, treating nightmares and trees causing extinction events. Nicola Jorgensen from the University of Sydney talks about recent Norfolk Island archaeological finds; Dina Pogrebnoy from University of Newcastle talks about strokes; and Graci talks about Science reproducibility.
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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 of extinct (and quite scary!) animals. Then, Dr Joseph Tucci, Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacy Discipline Lead, Department of Rural Clinical Sciences, La Trobe Rural Health School, tells the team about the difference between and future of antibiotics and bacteriophages. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Stacey, Dr. Ray, and Gracey.
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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 and Biomolecular Sciences at the UNSW Sydney, who used the UNSW supercomputer Katana to comb through petabytes of amphibian and reptile RNA data in search of new viruses, explains how there are millions of undiscovered viruses globally and her search has found roughly one new virus per ten samples. And Dr Lincon Stamp and Marlene Hao from the Department of Anatomy and Physiology at the University of Melbourne, talk about how there are more bacteria in your gut than there are cells in your body! These bugs can have a big impact on your health and your mood, and they are sensitive to what we eat. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Ray, and Stacey.
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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 Earth’s deep interior (e.g. Indonesia, Alaska, Japan, Italy). Her research asks questions such as, How has the outermost layer of the Earth evolved? How do processes and structures deep within the Earth control the geology we can observe at the surface? And Elaina Kefalianos (PhD), Vice-President, Stuttering Association for the Young, talks about her research and work in stuttering. In local news, the team explore the BoM re-brand kerfuffle, and also the genetic aftermath post-bubonic plague. With presenters Dr. Shane and Chris KP.
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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 academics and students for ideas on how to improve the process is resulting in promising ways forward; Dr Jessica Buck from the Telethon Kids Institute and the University of Western Australia talks about the difficulties of treating brain cancer, however combining drugs with traditional radiotherapy treatment can help decrease short and long term side effects associated with treatment; Chris KP discusses the dangers of floodwaters - including risk of infection and animals in the water. (Avoid submerging any of your body openings in floodwater!) Also discussed are whether bumblebees remember sweetness of flowers, how the sex of a researcher handling mice in a lab can affect their behaviour, and the evolutionary purpose of hair. With presenters Dr. Shane and Chris KP.
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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, joins Dr Jen and Dr Shane to talk genomes, innovation, and how institutions all play a role in managing our past and future ecology. At the other end of the spectrum, RMIT Research Fellow (and Renaissance woman) Dr Saffron Bryant shares the latest in her cryopreservation research. And then, while many of us re-evaluate our plans for the distant future, Dr Lauren Arundell, Research Fellow from the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Deakin University, brings some hard truths about screen time and behaviour in a post lock-down world.
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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 young people. The pandemic has isolated young people, and the vaping industry focuses on this group, with advertising, including using social media like Tiktok. Additionally, vaping devices are often shaped as everyday items like highlighters or hoodie toggles. Dr. Demaio explains how these devices should be restricted, and that we already know that they can cause infections in the lungs, which can lead to chronic problems, including cancer. The chemicals can also damage the heart and brain.
Dr Demaio shares how he is also pushing for a national agency for independent health advice, or an ‘Australian CDC’. Australia is the only OECD country without such an institution to coordinate, manage, inform, and direct health advice.
The team also talk about scientific dogs with Dr Linden, and the optimal strategy to calm a crying child with Dr Stacey.
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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, University of Melbourne, previously at Oxford for her PhD, discusses mathematics in cancer and brain research and her role in advancing topological data analysis; Dr Sarah Best, WEHI, talks about treating brain cancer and the Dine for a Cure gala dinner to support the Brain Cancer Centre; and in weekly science news, the team discuss the reintroduction of Cheetahs into India. With presenters Dr. Shane and Dr Ailie.
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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, Ignoble prize.
Tess talks about day-to-day AI; Hunter talks about vision health esp. in remote areas; and Ali talks about processed food.
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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 has got together to share some science news, but also thank all of the loyal Triple R subscribers who support the show.
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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 formed from the same cloud of gas and dust around a star – our sun. Why is this? Does the answer lie in studying how asteroids, comets and meteors bombarded the planets in the past, changing surface conditions? And Dr Liam Hall, ARC DECRA Fellow, School of Chemistry at The University of Melbourne, expert on quantum and matter physics, talks about his research into how music and NMR spectroscopy go together. Plus in science news, the team explore microbe-based batteries, and paths of distant light from deep space. With presenters Dr. Shane and Chris KP.
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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 their exhibition at the Counihan Gallery for National Science Week; and in weekly science news, the team discuss ideas assisting endangered species from extinction. With presenters Dr. Shane and Dr Euan.
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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 race bias in some areas of medicine. Then, Dr Olga Panagiotopoulou from the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology at Monash Uni shares her research into finding better ways to fix broken, sensible bones, like a jaw. She explains to the team how she uses in vivo experiments and computer simulations to help engineers designing and optimizing fixation techniques. And Associate Professor Bridgette Semple from the Department of Neuroscience at Monash explains how she's looking into concussion from sport injuries and possible long-lasting risks, especially from injuries sustained in childhood. Recent studies show that the current treatment options trying to mitigate these long-lasting effects are insufficient, so, Dr Bridgette is looking at alternative solutions, focusing on the inflammation patterns in the brain following concussions.
Dr Shane and both guests then discuss gender equity issues in science and academia, implications on careers, research and funding opportunities. What are possible solutions and also improvements that have already been made (but how good are they?).
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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 into a viable garden for future explorers. Staying in space, Associate Professor Duncan Galloway from the Monash University School of Physics and Astronomy, unpacks fifteen years of new knowledge on gravitational waves; while back on earth, Robyn Schofield, Associate Professor In Atmospheric Chemistry Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Melbourne, talks about carbon dioxide and all things aerosols - including why she brought the sensor that has Dr Shane so worried!
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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 brings us news of innovations in the humble toothbrush - a hands-free toothbrush which uses shapeshifting microrobots; we talk about the benefits of beavers and how they are critical to the environment with Dr. Euan; and Dr. Shane gets excited about the upcoming Roman Space Telescope. Dr. Euan and Dr. Shane then dive into the 2021 State of the Environment report. This report is the most comprehensive environmental report in Australia - threatened species, the condition of the waterways, soil, air - the works. Hear the conclusions from the authors and discuss what must happen next. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Euan, and Dr Laura.
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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 Earth Sciences at ANU, talks about knitting and meteorites; and Professor Ekaterina Pas from the School of Chemistry at Monash University, talks about quantum chemistry.
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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 associate atmospheric wave patterns, and nano particles.
Dr Olivia Davies of Flinders University joins the team to discuss the social evolution of bees in Australia; and Professor Nicole Bell and Dr Susie discuss the upcoming series of July lectures at the University of Melbourne, in physics, specifically exploring and explaining the importance of dark matter.
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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 their new world-class robotics research facility to train the next generation of engineers and global innovators and drive the emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) economy, and how MARS will counteract the labour shortage on Australian farms; Iolanda Miceli, PhD candidate at Monash University, discusses the research into effective anti-inflammatory medications without adverse side effects. And in science news, we explore rivers changing course and prehistoric oxygen levels. With presenters Dr. Shane and Dr. Ailie.
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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 heaps more!
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Dr. Hashini Senaratne, Lead researcher PhD candidate, Monash University, explains developing accessible electronic toolkits to help encourage STEM knowledge, logical thinking and creativity for people living with intellectual disabilities; Dr. Laura Miller from the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment at Monash University, talks about the birth of volcanoes and how scientists can figure out what's happening beneath the surface of the Earth; Dr. Euan introduces the wandering salamander and promotes the #AusMammalOfTheYear competition; Dr. Jen stays on the animal theme and leads us to a discovery from an inaccessible volcanic island of the Galapagos of a lone female tortoise - who has recently been found to be a living member of a species thought to be extinct for 100 years! With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Euan and Dr. Jen.
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Having defeated the flu, Dr Shane is back with Dr Ray, Dr Stacey, Dr Jen and Dr Graci to learn that cockroaches are evolving to be less interested in sugar; mice are able to have their dopamine levels read through an implantable device; and dogs can detect covid with remarkable accuracy. Dr Jaclyn Pearson from the Hudson Institute of Medical Research joins the show to talk about the evolution of antimicrobial resistant bacteria; and Mikaeylah Davidson, PhD candidate with Melbourne Uni’s Faculty of Veterinary and Agriculture Sciences, explains her work with frogs and the deadliest wildlife disease every recorded: chytridiomycosis.
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Mother and daughter Louise and Mae Driscoll update listeners on their lived experience of primary immune deficiency. Professor Andrew Pask, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology School of BioSciences, University of Melbourne, discusses a $5 million gift that brings de-extinction of the Tasmanian tiger one step closer. And in weekly science news, the team discusses octopuses suicidal reproduction behavoir, beak assisted three-limbed walking parrot, and the Hubble space telescope asteroid hunter project. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr Laura and Dr Ailie.
Dr. Shane is joined by co-presenters Chris KP and Dr Sarah Best to discuss growing plants in lunar soil, sunscreen and coral, and blackholes. Guest Professor Dick Williams from Charles Darwin University explains the the hazards of feral horses in the Australian Alpine region; and Tony Rinaudo AM talks about revegetating arid areas, and his biography, The Forest Underground: Hope for a Planet in Crisis. Then, Chris KP explores fly repellant, and Dr. Sarah talks about metabolism therapy for cancer.
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Presenters Dr Shane, Dr Euan and Dr Grace discuss the latest science news, including embalming, burials, and how techniques and approaches to do this have changed over time, as well as current threats to the state of the environment, including threatened and now extinct species, and what we can do to protect further species and environmental extinction. And Dr Ionat Zurr, artist, curator and academic from the University of Western Australia talks about partnerships between the Arts and Science and how they are generating thought provoking exhibitions engaging the community.
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Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Dr Ray, Dr Linden & Dr Stacy. In science news, they discuss measured productivity of video conferencing compared to in-person meetings, theoretical outer space hibernation, behavioral tendencies of different dog breeds, and what music does to the brain. Geoff Brooks, Swinburne University Professor of Engineering, joins the team to discuss ceramic and steel production plans and techniques on the moon; and Triple R presenter Krystal De Napoli joins the team to discuss the importance and history of Indigenous Astronomy in Australia, and her new book 'Astronomy: Sky Country'.
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In science news, we explore how a Locked In Syndrome patient (ALS) communicating via brainwave, requested beer! And in celebration of the upcoming Day of Immunology, we have two immunity physician guests. First guest is Associate Professor Jason Trubiano, Head of Infectious Diseases, Austin Health, currently the Director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship and Drug and Antibiotic Allergy Services - the first and only Centre of its kind in Australia. Jason explains how understanding whether penicillin allergies diagnosed in childhood are still clinically present during adulthood – he aims to understand how immune cells contribute to these allergic reactions. Then we speak with Dr Kirsten Fairfax, from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research at the University of Tasmania. Kirsten explores the mechanisms that underpin the way cells are generated to make up blood. Recently, Kirsten used high-dimensional and advanced technologies to identify key genes that control how immune cells behave, including why some are more prone to autoimmune disorders. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Laura, and Dr. Ailie.
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Professor Nancy Baxter, Head of Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Melbourne University, provides a covid global health update, and explores covid policy; Dr Leah Beauchamp from the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health explains how Parkinson's disease begins twenty years before tremors even start in the body, and how a neurologist determines if you have Parkinson's disease if you showcase three hallmark symptoms. And the team explore human evolution; sealed core samples of the moon; a recent study into the act of forgetting, and how the comet in our solar system won't be heading for Earth anytime soon. With presenters Dr. Shane, Chris KP, and Dr. Lauren.
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Dr Jasmine Muir, Earth Observation Technical Lead at FrontierSI, discusses satellite earth observation, why it's so important, and how it's useful to Australia. Professor Cheryl Dissanayake, Director and Chair, Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University, discusses the generous $45 million donation to La Trobe’s autism research by Olga Tennison. And in weekly science news, the team discusses the latest IPPC report; researchers using DNA from leeches' last blood meals to learn about a nature reserve, and biological ageing. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr Linden and Dr Graci.
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Sarah Cohen-Woods, a Professor of Psychology at Flinders University, talks about the interaction of our genetics with the environment and explores the question of why some people who have a genetic disposition for certain illnesses might and might not develop these illnesses. Dr Cohen-Woods is particularly interested in how stress influences our genes. Her research shows that while our genetic risk factors can be influenced by environmental factors (and vice versa), we can do a lot to improve the outcomes. Second guest Amy Pennay from La Trobe University talks about the changes in alcohol consumption in Australia and the new sober curious movement. And the team talk about ‘safe’ levels of alcohol consumption (spoiler, the level is 0) and the health impacts alcohol can have. And the team explore extinct (or not?) orchids, CO2 filter membranes, science collaboration in the time of war, and the No-tell experiment. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr Ray, Dr Staci, and Dr Linden.
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Professor Tim Senden from the Australian National University discusses the bridges between physics and chemistry in the microscopic world; Dr Mary Dahm, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Communication in Health Care. also from ANU, presents her work looking at the links between communication and diagnostic errors among doctors; and Dr Katy Unwin from La Trobe University unpacks the Sensory Observation Autism Rating scale (SOAR) and how it could revolutionise learning for students with special needs. With presenter Dr. Shane.
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Dr Felicity McCormack has 'the best job in the world' and we agree it sounds pretty cool! Hear what glaciologists do to predict how climate change impacts Antarctic ice melt and future sea level rise. 'Soon to be Dr' Krystall Randall continues the Antarctic theme, but this time by seeing how by monitoring moss beds we can predict their immediate climate. Dr. Lauren chats alternate vaccine delivery, and Chris KP introduces us to vole behaviour and their affinity for gardening before switching scales to quantum biology and what happens when photons hit the eyes of birds and how the resulting 'quantum entanglement' helps them to detect the Earth's magnetic field. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Lauren, and Chris KP.
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Dr. Shane is joined by co-presenters Graci, Dr Jen and Dr Euan to discuss using GE to stop the spread of invasive mosquitoes; studies of how large animals impact climate; and the discovery of Ernest Shackleton's boat Endurance. Special guest Professor Madhu Bhaskaran from RMIT University, discusses WISA (Women in STEMM Australia); and Graci explains creatures who will survive the apocalypse; and Dr Jen explores what individuals can do for the climate via Take The Jump.
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Dr Shane discusses the latest science news with the team. Dr Katherine Sewell from La Trobe University and the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health talks about research on mood and mental health after stroke and the importance of person-centred care. Dr James Rule from Museums Victoria talks about the new and rare Triceratops skeleton arriving at the museum and the associated exhibit and scientific research. Dr Ray talks about different types of bees, and how human activity has influenced bee foraging.
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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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Dr Hannah Power discusses the largest volcanic eruption in decades, resulting in the largest tsunami waves seen in Australia since the 60's; and Dr. Sarah McNab from the Royal Children's Hospital, raises awareness of respiratory illnesses, which puts 6000 children in hospital every year. And the team discuss the story of an unethical clinical trial, and the repercussions for the unwitting participants. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Lauren, and Chris KP.
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Dr. Vanessa Pirotta, wildlife scientist, science communicator, and Superstar of STEM 2021-2022, talks about her work as a wildlife scientist and science communicator. And in science news, the team explores a spider’s web creating tiny vibrations and acting as the spider’s eardrum; The Webb Telescope has taken its first pictures in space; and koalas have now been listed as endangered, nearing extinction. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Jen, and Dr. Euan.
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Dr Susanna Harris, Science Communicator, Manager of Engagement and Communications at Xontogeny & founder of PhD Balance, discusses her experience starting up PHD Balance, a community support organisation, to help students in academia suffering with mental stress. And in weekly science news, the team discuss new cancer therapies, synthetic tooth enamel, January temperature statistics, and bushfire recovery in Victoria. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Ray and Dr. Linden and Stacey.
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Hosts Dr. Shane, Dr. Ailie, and Dr. Laura explore if it is possible to grow muscle while sleeping, because new research shows that squirrels can, due to their gut biomes. And frog limbs can also regrow, thanks to a specific combination of topical drugs.
Today's special guests are: Dr. Eric Levi, triple-Fellowship trained Specialist Otolaryngologist (Ear Nose & Throat), Head & Neck Surgeon, talking about how his video Go Low, Go Slow has changed how PCR tests are administered; and Dr Amie Hayley talks about her research into how technologies could help lower the road toll.
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Dr Shane is back for, yes indeed, 2022! We are kicking off with talking about the extraordinary volcanic eruption happening 9 days ago on Tonga-Hunga with Chris KP, and dive deeper into the theory of plate tectonics. How does the matter in the mantle move, or does it really? Talking about matter, did you know how important the state of matter is for ice cream? And the impact ice cream consumption has on climate change? Me neither, listen in and learn more about it.
After the break, Dr Shane talks to Prof Nancy Baxter about Omicron, and in more detail about the return to school in Victoria in about a week under the current outbreak. What are the possible impacts on F2F learning and the workplace safety for teachers?
It's the last 'Einstein' for 2021, with the whole team on board! Dr Stacey compels us to become citizen scientists by sharing a study where, in a quest to measure microorganisms in the soil, scientists sent volunteers white, cotton underwear to bury in their gardens; Dr. Ailie is excited about flying helicopters on Mars; Dr. Jen regales us with the discovery of the first true millipede in Australia; Dr. Lauren chats about animal cognition and how we know what dogs are thinking; Dr. Laura stays on the dog theme as she teaches us about the role dogs (and bees) have in detecting COVID-19 cases; Dr. Euan brings us back to poo - specifically whale poo; Dr. Ray gives us the latest discoveries from homegrown deeptech companies; Dr. Linden looks at the intergenerational inequities in exposure to climate change; Chris KP takes us on an exploration into the Sun's atmosphere; and the team says goodbye to Dr. Krystal as she heads overseas to begin the next phase of her science adventures. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Linden, Dr. Stacey, Dr. Krystal, Dr. Jen, Dr. Lauren, Dr. Laura, Dr. Euan, Dr. Ailie, Dr. Ray, Dr. Gracie, and Chris KP.
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This week in science news, we find out about hippopotamuses' gut biomes, fish kills, the creative sleep phase, and water freezing. Then, Professor David Bishop from Victoria University talks about new research into the relationship between exercise and mitochondria; Dr Larissa Nicholls from Monash University talks about new tailored approaches to domestic energy usage; and Chris KP links the value and roles of experts, cognitive biases and geological time. With presenters Dr. Shane, Chris KP, Dr. Jen, and Professor Euan.
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Dr Shane discusses some of the latest science news about dinosaurs, animal breeding, and immunity with Dr Laura and Dr Ray; and Professor Peter Catcheside from Flinders University talks about new research looking at how windfarms and other noises might influence sleep.
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Dr Shane is joined by fellow EAGG presenters Anu & Dr. Lauren. In science news, they discuss a long lost Woolly Mammoth tusk found deep in the sea; and cloud seeding and red light therapy. Then, two guests join the show: Professor Danny Eckert from Flinders University chats about the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea; and Professor Chris Langmead from Monash University talks about the use of psychedelics in the treatment of a variety of mental health illnesses. The team then explore news about the James Webb space telescope.
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Dr Shane presents three guests. First up, Dr Suzie Sheehy who is researching accelerator physics, talks about her work with the particle accelerators, her move to the UK to live in COVID normal conditions and her soon to be released book called 12 experiments that changed our World. Then, Dr Stefen Verwoert, from the Walter Eliza Hall Institute and Peter Mac, discusses research on transcription, which is the cell’s ability to pass on their encoded DNA to other cells to maintain their cellular function. The third guest is Dr Janine Krippner, a Volcanologist from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program from Washington DC – working remotely in New Zealand. She discusses her love of volcanoes and lava.
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Dr. Graci explains how scientists are developing air filtration devices to clear out lingering COVID-19 bacteria; Dr. Shane explains the historical artefacts on display at Melbourne Museum's 'Treasures of the Natural World' exhibition; and Graci explains why we should be excited about the cerebellum. Then we revisit an archival interview, with Dr. Shane interviewing Captain Gene Cernan, NASA astronaut and the last man to walk on the moon. With presenters Dr. Shane, and Dr. Graci.
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Sarah Best and Saskia Freytag, from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI), talk about treatments available at the new Brain Cancer Centre; Megan Munsie, University of Melbourne, discusses stem cell therapy availability and regulation. And in weekly science news, the team discusses human height spurts, whale poo and the climate summit pledges. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Ray, Dr Linden and Dr. Laura.
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Dr Mika Peace from the Bureau of Meteorology explains her research into how complex interactions between fires and the atmosphere produces extreme local fire behaviour, as we brace ourselves for another fire season ahead. Dipping into the ocean, Dr Laura Otter from the Australian National University unpacks her research into ‘nacre’, the incredibly beautiful iridescent material we see on the insides of some seashells and the outside of pearls. It turns out nacre is not just pretty to look at; it also has a 3D hierarchical arrangement and nano-scale features that make it three thousand times tougher than the materials from which it is made! With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Ray, and Dr. Stacey.
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This week Dr Shane talks to Tim Costello, Executive director of Micah Australia, about how to vax the world against Covid. What does Australia’s commitment to COVAX look like, what is the moral question behind boosters in the developed world and how does the non-continuing contract with the CSL facility in Melbourne potentially influence vaxxing the Pacific Region.
Presenters Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr Anu and Dr Graci are also talking about space, moon and earth shine, coating roads to lower temperatures, and the deep ocean. Interesting facts about blob and vampire fish ahead! And what is a peacock mantis shrimp??
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Dr Bryan Lessard, entomologist at CSIRO, regales us with tales of naming new insects, including the RuPaul soldier fly; Professor Sharon Goldfeld, Paediatrician and Director at the Centre for Community Child Health at the Royal Children's Hospital, chats about mental health and kids in the context of the impending return to school after lockdown; Dr Heather Handley, volcanologist and co-founder of Women in Earth & Environmental Science Australasia describes the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma, one Spain’s Canary Islands off northwestern Africa. And in weekly science news, Dr Krystal has been looking up and learning about celebrity entrance into space, and a Russian film crew spending 12 days on the International Space Station shooting the first movie in orbit! With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Krystal, and Dr. Lauren.
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In the news this week is healthy eating in children, sloths, anthropocene and wilderness. There are two guests: Dr. Caroline Eakin from ANU who discusses earthquakes, Graci Finko who talks about deep sea creatures, and Andrea Peace from BoM who talks about Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. With presenters Dr. Shane, Chris KP, Dr Jen, and Dr. Euan.
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Dr Shane is joined by fellow EAGG colleagues Dr. Linden & Dr. Lauren. They discuss fossils, Wigner crystals, identical twins, LaGrange points and trojan asteroids, before being speaking with two special guests: Professor Marcelo Costa from Flinders University about the relationship between the nervous system and the gut; and Senior lecturer Tamara Butcher from University of Newcastle, about nutrition, and the influence of supermarket design on consumer food choices.
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A solo Dr Shane presents four guests in a special episode focussing on children and COVID-19, and the challenges we will soon face as schools prepare to reopen. Joining the discussion are:
Professor Sharon Goldfeld, Paediatrician from the Centre for Community Child Health at the Royal Children's Hospital.
Associate Professor Margie Danchin from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute.
Associate Professor Robyn Schofield, Associate Dean Environment and Sustainability in the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Melbourne.
Ms Kate Dullard, Principal of Essendon and Penleigh Grammar School.
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New research explains that cats are more stressed in new environments when their owners aren’t with them; Researchers have infused bacteria with silver to improve power efficiency in fuel cells; Scientists have discovered that galaxies can receive and exchange matter with their external environment, due to galactic winds created by stellar explosions. And the team examine pseudoscience, which has been around for many years, marketing claims to people with no scientific backing. This episode is a special hosted by science communication students, with regular presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Jen, and Dr. Linden.
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Susan Christo, Doherty Institute, discusses new research findings in the area of tissue-resident memory cells; and Megan Maher and Christopher McDevitt, also from the Doherty Institute, talk about research into pneumonia and a new drug therapy; then, Michael Ibbotson, Australian College of Optometry, discusses research into future epilepsy therapy involving tiny carbon electrode brain implants. And in weekly science news, the team discusses new findings on woolly mammoth's lifetime travels, risks for coyotes scavenging mountain lion’s leftovers, and the significance of eye contact during conversations. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Chris KP, Dr. Jen and Dr. Euan.
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Radiothon 2021 rolls on (to subscribe, hit up: rrr.org.au) and the full team stack the show with bites of science from around the world to remind you to get online and support RRR for another year. Unique voices and ground-breaking ideas unite science and independent radio, so join the RRR subscriber community and help build herd immunity to boring radio! With presenter Dr. Shane and team.
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This week is the first Radiothon episode and all the normal presenters are in the studio or online who discuss what's been in the news:
mice eyes, breast milk, tesla bot, home grounds with no crowds, dinosaurs, fewer prem. health issues, sequoias and moving semen from lab to lab.
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Dr Shane is joined, rapid-fire-style, by 20 special guests - 20 PhD Students! The candidates are all studying an array of topics for their PhDs, ranging from climate change, hospital waiting areas, cancer research, bipolar disorder, energy saving window coverings, exercise during injury, antibiotic resistance, medicinal cannabis, the value of the appendix , and much more.
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Dr Ken Walker, Senior Curator of Entomology at the Museums Victoria, discusses the exhibition Treasures of the Natural World and the significance of borrowing the collection from the Natural History Museum; Dr Samantha Nixon a former arachnophobe, turned venoms scientist and spider advocate, explains how to collect spiders and their venom. And Australia's Chief Scientist from 2016-2020, Dr. Alan Finkel, talks about a new book that's been written about him. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Lauren, and Dr. Krystal.
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Dr Christine Ball, Specialist Anaesthetist at the Alfred Hospital, Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University, Honorary Curator at the Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History, talks about the complexities and history of anaesthesia; Dr Christoph Bergmeir from the Department of Data Science and AI at Monash University, explains how scientists are trying to securely integrate wind and solar power technology into the national electricity grid in Australia; and Dr Melanie Finch, a structural geologist from Monash University, talks about her passion for studying rocks. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Jen, Dr. Euan, and Chris KP.
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Dr Michelle Cluver, Astronomer at Swinburne University, celebrates International Women Astronomers Day, with stories of achievements in astronomy and discusses her own research work; Dr Catherine Wheller, a kidney recipient from her dad, chats about being part of an immunosuppressed population in a pandemic. And in weekly science news, the team discusses metallic water; how bumble bees' memory increases with caffeinated nectar; the age of sea sponges; methane-eating microbes, and revisiting the folklore story of Phineas Gage's astonishing brain injury. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Ray, Dr. Laura, Dr. Linden and Dr. Graci
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This week in science news, the team explore underwater landslides, space tourism, COVID-19 delta and vaccine effectiveness. Then, Joshua Osowicki from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute talks about strep infections; and it's time to do an annual check-in with Mae and Louise Driscoll, who both live with CVID: (Common variable immune deficiency); and Graci finishes off with the science of tattoos. With presenters Drs Shane, Ailie, Stacey, and Anu.
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How do you compare contemporary hurricane data with diary entries from 70 years ago? Can you create your own fractal vegetables? This week Dr Lauren, Dr Krystal and Dr Shane explore the big questions! Dr David Yong from the Australian National University joins the show to discuss elements, how stars create them, and the rare ones in our sky; and Sonya Pemberton, director of new film 'Cracking Covid' (streaming on ABC iview) talks about making her film during lockdown, and taking a view of the virus that’s wider than the day-to-day numbers.
Cracking Covid is currently available on ABC iView: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/cracking-covid
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In science news, the team explore invasive toxic worms, the relationship of colour to flight and it's implications, how habitat changes fish brains, and the impact of drug pollution on fresh water fish. Professor Allison Kealy from RMIT University talks about RMIT's Space Industry Hub; Professor Marc Kvansakul from La Trobe University explains the long term effects of COVID-19, and Dr. Graci talks about tattoos. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Jen, Dr. Euan, Chris KP, and Dr. Graci.
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Professor Colby Zaph, from Monash University's Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, discusses novel molecular mechanisms that control T cell function in mucosal immunity and inflammation; and Dr. Suzie Sheehy, Senior Lecturer in Medical Accelerator Physics from The University of Melbourne, explains how particle accelerators are a fundamental research tool in particle and nuclear physics, but accelerators are also used in many areas of society. And in science news, the team discuss climate change and the fires in the northern hemisphere. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Ailie, and Dr. Linden.
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In science news, the team chat about giant ice plugs, dragon man in the well, and mongoose birth communal management. Guests include Duncan Wallace, Spinal Cure Executive Director, talking about new trials into helping people with spinal cord injuries walk again; Professor Nicole La Gruta from Monash University explains research into activated T cells, which are central to causing and curing many human diseases; and Professor Grant McArthur, who briefs the team on the activities of the Victorian COVID-19 Cancer Taskforce. With presenters Dr. Shane, Stacey, Anu, and Allie.
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Astrophysicist Dr Rebecca Allen from Swinburne University, talks about the new NASA missions to Venus; Kate Gunningham from Epworth Centre for Innovation, discusses her work in a trial investigating a novel non-invasive brain stimulation device for treating depression; and Dr Suzie Sheehy, University of Melbourne, spruiks the upcoming popular physics lecture series. In weekly science news, the team covers international space station experiments and converting plastics into food products.
With presenters Dr. Shane, Lauren and Krystal.
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The team explore the messy beauty of AI designed microchips, extremophile organisms that may hold clues to DNA repair, and new enzymes that could break down plastics even in everyday conditions. And special guest Tim Baxter, Senior Researcher from the Climate Council, talks about the lack of functional climate policy at the Federal level (despite being the sunniest and windiest inhabited continent in the world), and Dr Euan unpacks the economics of biodiversity. We may be consuming more than 1.6 Earths, but new analysis suggests that every dollar invested in describing species could yield up to $35 in returns. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Euan, and Dr. Graci.
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Drs Shane, Linden, Laura, and Ray discuss science news, including diamonds indicating seismic activity, news on clownfish stripes, and labrador pups understanding humans. Guests include Dr. Georgia Parkin talking about therapeutic lithium applications; Dr. Nicholas Scott revealing new research on how our galaxy evolved; and Professor Felice Jacka talks about the role of nutrition in mental health.
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Associate Professor Adrian Dyer from RMIT discusses new findings regarding the research of Albert Einstein; Head and neck surgeon Dr Eric Levi shares scientific developments regarding the ear, nose and throat; and Associate Professor Margie Danchin provides insight into the world of vaccines, and answers questions about long-COVID. With presenters Dr Shane and Dr Ray. Remember, Science is everywhere!
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Dr Shane talks with Lochie Howcraft, a cancer survivor, and his mother Cassandra about his yearlong experience and treatment in the Royal Children’s Hospital. Joining them in the studio is Cindy Bakos, mother of Sienna who also survived childhood cancer.
Together with Sarah Grimshaw from the Royal Children’s Hospital, they founded Little Big Steps, a charity formed on the idea of improving the outcomes of children living with cancer with technology, programs and services in hospitals. https://littlebigsteps.org.au
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Leading infectious diseases expert Professor Sharon Lewin, Director of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, talks about challenges with treating COVID, and challenges treating HIV. And in weekly science news, the team talk about the discovery of ancient poo found to not contain antibacterial resistance genes, unlike modern poo; and a new paper has been published about Voyager 1. With presenters Dr. Shane and Dr. Krystal.
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Sven Ouzman, University of Western Australia, talks about the rock art sites in the East Kimberley region; Sophia Garlick Bock, ReachOut Australia, discusses her latest survey exploring the experiences of young people during the current pandemic; Shauni Omond, from La Trobe University, talks about her sleep research using flatworms. And in weekly science news, the team discusses a home experiment with cats and undiscovered species. With presenters Dr. Shane, Chris KP and Dr. Euan.
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Dr Valentina Lorenzetti and Adam Clemente from the Healthy Brain and Mind Research Centre at the Australian Catholic University talk substance use, brain function and mental rewards. While at the other end of the science process, Professor John Dewar, Vice-Chancellor of Latrobe University (and Chair of Universities Australia) calls in to share the big picture: how tertiary efforts are coordinated at the national level and what can be done to reinvigorate the University sector after COVID. Need more? Stick around to learn how Dr Shane really feels about vaccination communication! With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Laura, Dr. Ray, and Dr. Linden.
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In the studio this week are Drs Ailie, Stacey, Anu and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:
NASA Ingenuity inaugural two (and planned) flights on Mars, and SpaceX Crew-2, prediction and intensity of earthquakes, and paper retraction and research biases.
Today's First Guest (online) is Dr Emily Edwards from Monash University who talks and about primary immunodeficiency (PI) and PI week.
Today's Second Guest/Presenter (online) is Graci Finco from UNT who talks about dinosaur's sounds, movement and paleoartists.
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Dr Shane, & Dr Lauren discuss Human/animal chimeras and the latest on space exploration. PHD students Debatri Chattopadhyay and Isabelle Romero-Shaw join the team to discuss their work on gravitational waves, as well as their upcoming trip to Antarctica; Professor Sonia Grover from the Royal Children’s Hospital shares an exciting update regarding funding to endometriosis research focusing on adolescents, and shares insight regarding endo pain measurement and treatment.
Dr Shane and the team talk with Associate Professor David Tingay from MCRI, about a study that used cutting-edge technology, electrical impedance tomography (EIT), to take highly detailed images deep inside newborns’ lungs. Babies adapt to air-breathing at birth using complex methods of moving gas in their lungs not seen later in life, with crying especially important to this process.
Also on the show is Adriana Zanca, talking about how PhDs and ECRs are underpaid at universities.
The team speak to Conor McCafferty, Haematology Research, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute about his PhD which focuses on COVID-19 with specific attention to blood-clotting and inflammatory side-effects, and post-recovery symptoms in adults and children, and Dana Bergstrom from Deakin University, with respect to a landmark paper about to be released in global change biology, led by Dana and Euan Ritchie. It examines the state of Australia’s ecosystems, from the tropics to Antarctica. Plus science news exploring the "ingenuity helicopter" and a new law in nature. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Lynden, and Dr. Ray.
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Dr Mohammad Saberian, RMIT University, tells us about the serious environmental impact from face masks and the proposal to use pandemic waste for road building purposes; Hannah Savage, University of Melbourne, discusses her latest study into threats and how the regions of the brain respond. And in weekly science news, the team discuss the world memory championships, why bald eagles are dying in the USA, challenges of humans living on Mars with a shorter day than living on earth and the first 3D hologram printer.
With presenters Dr. Shane, Ray, Anu and Graci.
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Get ready as Dr Shane blasts through the most exciting and diverse PhDs across the nation, challenging the students tackling them to explain in less time than it takes to get a COVID test.
Which thesis will change the world? Which students will return to the show as thought leaders?
Hopefully all of them!
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In the studio this week is ChrisKP and Drs Jen, Euan (online) and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:
sea slugs cut their head off (autotomy), genetics and eye colour and National Eucalypt Day
Today's First Guest (online) is Dr Jody Gerdts from Bee Scientifics Pty Ltd who talks about bees and Varroa mites and the study she's about to commence.
Today's Second Guest (online) is Dr Maggie Zhai who talks about how vaccines work and the problems getting their payload delivered.
Today's Third Guest (online) is Dr Matt Owers from Macquarie University who talks galaxies.
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Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Laura & Stacey discuss cancer resistance seen in large mammals, gratification delay, and micro-dosing research. Dr. Gemma Gransbury from the University of Melbourne shares her findings on single molecule magnets; and Cara Santa Maria, host of the podcast 'Talk Nerdy' explores existentialism and COVID vaccines.
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Stacey, Ailie, Anu and Dr Shane discuss the link between Alzheimer’s and gut microbiome. Mars missions and the history of weather forecasting. Dr Tas van Ommen talks to the team about Antarctica’s ice, atmosphere and surrounding ocean and their role in the earth’s climate system. February 28 is Rare Diseases Day. Sue White, Deputy Clinical Director of the Victorian Clinical Genetics Services introduces Rare Diseases Now (RDNow), an exciting new program at the Royal Children’s Hospital, initiated to deliver genomic diagnoses and precise, personalised care to families affected by a rare disease.
Barbara Wienecke from the Australian Antarctic Division shares her insights into the lives and behaviours of emperor penguins; Dr. Simon Corrie, Senior Lecturer in the Chemical Engineering Department at ARC Centre for Bio-Nano Science talks about a world-first discovery by researchers at Monash University and The University of Queensland that could lead to faster and more effective treatments for chronic health complications, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer, with ‘fluorescent’ in vivo biosensors. And the team discuss how much fish poo is in the ocean; magnetic field reversals found in Kauri trees; and the Mars rover landing. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Krystal, Dr. Euan, and Dr. Graci.
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Julie McInnes, Australian Antarctic Division, tells us about her experiences of living and working on Macquarie Island; Amy Shira Teitel, a co-host for the Discovery Channel's online DNews channel discusses her new book about women in space. And in weekly science news, the team discuss the problem of native animals killed by pet cats, Whale songs and the Einsteinium element. With presenters Dr. Shane, Lauren, Jen and Chris KP.
The team discuss mechanisms associated with exercise, obesity, type 2 diabetes and cancer, with Professor Mark A Febbraio from Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Eden Febbraio, who is contemplating a career of her own in science. The team then head south to explore how the human impact on biodiversity is assessed and mitigated in Australia’s Antarctic territories with Chief Scientist Dirk Welsford of the Australian Antarctic Division. To wrap up, a spokesperson from the Lost Dogs Home in North Melbourne talks about pets, companionship, and COVID.
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On the show this week are Stacey, Ailie, Anu and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:
Hayabusa 2 and it's asteroid samples, how cubic wombat scat is formed, and how knots can change the properties of a material
Today's First Guest is Dr Yugeesh R. Lankadeva from the University of Melbourne who talks about Vitamin C infusions and sepsis.
Today's Second Guest is Dr Jessica Stander (soon to be) from the University of Melbourne who talks about 'issues with the tissues' and training physiotherapists.
Today's Third Guest is Professor Nancy Baxter from the University of Melbourne who talks about COVID-19 and vaccines.
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Dr Shane & Dr Krystal chat to newest 'Einstein' team member, Graci Finco from Texas, about everything you need to know about muscles; followed by a chat with UNSW Associate Professor Holly Seale & RMIT research fellow Dr Kylie Quinn on all things regarding vaccinations. The team also discuss the closure of an iconic exhibit, and an exciting new arrival at the Melbourne Museum. Plus they canvas moon rocks, wolves, the scientific differences between bread, cake and cookies, and also the upcoming Perseverance Rover on its way to Mars.
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An all-star cast join Dr Shane to present the highlights in science for the year, in the final Einstein A Go Go broadcast for 2020.
Including Dr Jen, Dr Linden, Dr Laura, Dr Ray, Chris KP, Stacey, Dr Krystal and Anu, and over from the Twitter feed Liv.
The team discuss bees collecting poo, the weight of human existence, and an update on Tasmanian devil cancer. They speak with Associate Professor Joanne Fielding from Monash, about the rare eye disorder Visual Snow Syndrome; and Monash PhD Candidate Nicole Rivers talks about her research into assisted reproduction and biobanking techniques to help preserve and propagate native fish species in Australia. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Jen, Chris KP, and Dr. Euan.
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Jarrod McKenna from the School of Clinical Science at Monash University discusses his PHD research into biology of the world’s only known menstruating rodent; Dr Atul Malhotra from the Early Neurodevelopment Clinic at Monash shares research findings on improving outcomes for sick and preterm babies; and Professor Virginia Kilborn and Dr Rebecca Allen from Swinburne University discuss the motivation for Swinburne to create a co-major in Space Technology. Also, in weekly science news, the team discuss social distancing effects on the brain, restoring aging eye cells, and Australia's temperature records for spring 2020.
With presenters Dr Shane, Laura, Linden and Ray.
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In this special edition of Einstein A Go Go, Professor Tim Flannery joins Dr Shane for an hour-long open conversation about climate change and global issues. Professor Flannery has recently released his new book The Climate Cure: Solving the Climate Emergency in the Era of COVID-19, in which he takes aim at the campaign of denial that has held back action on the climate emergency.
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Dr Shane speaks with 20 PhD candidates from Australia and overseas, discussing their research fields. Topics range from using the decoy effect with bees, plants finding mating partners, mental illness, diabetes, earthquakes, Aphasia, patterns in car accidents and many, many more. With presenter Dr. Shane Huntington.
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In the studio this week are Drs Krystal, Lauren, Linden and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:
AI determines which brown bear is this, and wild labs collaboration, a new data analysis has increased the identified bacteria by 44%, and researchers are looking for ways of controlling high energy pathways.
Today's First Guest is Dr Kerry Peek from the University of Sydney who talks about concussion and neck strength.
Today's Second Guest is Assoc. Professor Russell Drysdale from The University of Melbourne who talks about global temperature measurement over time.
Today's Third Guest is Dr. Madeline Marshall from the University of Melbourne who talks the James Webb Telescope and her PhD work.
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In science news, the team explore the diabolical beetle, body temperatures; and developing augmented reality for space. They chat to RMIT researchers Associate Professor Kate Fox about being a Superstar of STEM; PhD student Imran Moez Khan talks about his research into using data from a smartphone to locate how close users are to their cars in order to enable/disable access functionality; electronics research student Le-May Vu talks about her research into nano piezoelectric materials; Rebecca Taube, PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering, explains her research into looking into Autonomous vehicle sensors; Sina Milani talks about his examination of sliding vehicles; Iresha Ranaraja talks about the employability of engineering students; and Ravi Shekhar talks about the development of smart-bandage material using light therapy. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Ray, Dr. Laura, Dr. Anu.
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Dr Nathan Chang and Rahman Daiyan reveal that Australia is in prime position to take advantage of the green hydrogen revolution, with its great solar resource and potential for export. The Nobel Prize for Chemistry is being awarded for the discovery of CRISPR, but what is CRISPR? How does it work? What are the applications of CRISPR technology?
With presenters Chris KP, Dr Euan, Dr Jen and Dr Shane.
Madison Paton from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute talks about new trials into the use of cell therapies for cerebral palsy; Dr Hamish McWilliam from the Doherty Institute explores new research into an “antibacterial superhero” inside our cells called the MR1 protein. And in weekly science news, the team discuss southern sky mapping, a study on the high covid pandemic death rate, and the NASA OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe mission. With presenters Dr. Shane, Ailie, Stacy, and Ray.
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NASA astronaut and former shuttle pilot, Terry Virts, talks about his favourite science and space films that bring real (ish) space to the living room: from The Right Stuff to Apollo 11, and beyond. The team also talk about how people respond to climate change messages, the distance to Mars, delayed rocket launches, and more. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Lauren and Dr Krystal and Anu.
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On the program this week are Drs Jen, Euan and Shane and ChrisKP who discuss what's been in the news:
Racism in cities affects biodiversity also, Chocolate brownie location in nature and fonts and how they matter.
Today's First Guest Associate Professor Heloise Gibb from La Trobe University who talks about species re-introduction success as indicated by scorpions. (the link includes a kewl photo of a scorpion under UV light)
Today's Second Guests are Karolina Biernacka and Jenny Sun from Deakin University who talk about the sodium battery they have collaborated on, which has taken them to the Climate Launchpad 2020 competition.
Today's Third Guest is Jacinta Humphreys from La Trobe University who talks about urban sprawl and the species observed and the the Aussie Backyard Bird Count.
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Dr Shane (on his birthday!) is joined by colleagues Dr Ray, Dr Laura and Dr Linden, as well as an array of guests, including author Claire Saxby & Reptile Biologist Dr Georgia Ward-Fear; Professor Amanda Ellis from the University of Melbourne discussing agricultural waste; and Dr Brittany Croft from the University of Cambridge. Discussions include carbon emissions, fecal transplants, aerosol research, growing lung tissue, working remotely, and a series of new biographies of Australian scientists, targeted at the next generation of budding scientists.
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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 camouflage; and dwindling numbers of vultures in nature and the surprising link to human rabies - a science detective story spanning 20 years.
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 into the activities of wild superb lyrebirds; and in science news, the team discuss phosphene gas detected in the Venus atmosphere, debunking science in the film 'The Day After Tomorrow', new findings in USA east coast gulf stream, and the link between antibiotics and the Floridian Wood Rat. Plus: an Ig Nobel Prize discussion involving cubed poo from wombats, vibrating earthworms with subwoofers, and entomologists unafraid of insects but afraid of spiders. With presenters Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr Chrystal, Dr Linden.
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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, and Alaska’s drop in sea otter population. The team also take on the daunting hypothetical challenge of visiting 1970 with 2020 technology and knowledge to take back in time and influence current world issues. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Jen, Dr. Euan, and Chris KP
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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 the pandemic; and Associate Professor Natalie Hannan from the University of Melbourne shares her experience in researching new treatments for pre-eclampsia. The team also talk about mega-megaladons, forensic botany, and more. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr Ray, Dr Laura and Dr Jen.
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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:
(Lauren) Dolly the sheep (1996), (Anu) Satellites that monitor earth systems and LandSat images became free (2008), (Ray) Direct recycling (toilet to tap) of water starting in space (1998), (Euan) CRISPR and Genedrive in coral and saving endangered species, (Chris K-P) Homo Floresiensis, Deep Blue beat Garry Casparov, (Linden) The night parrot (2013), (Kristal) news that wasn't - Arsenic DNA , (Jen) Holescene epoch - Anthroposcene epoch - Anthropause and (Ailie) LIGO and gravitational waves.
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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. The team celebrate both the beginning of Radiothon, and the show’s 30th anniversary, by recounting science highlights from the last 30 years. Topics include climate science, space, units of scientific measurement, the human genome project, the Mars rover, and the Higgs boson.
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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 to Shane about the where, what, why of their studies:
Amy Coe, University of Melbourne: Ceasing anti-depressants
Nilakhi Poddar, The University of Melbourne: Arsenic biosensor
James Rule, Monash University/Museums Victoria: fossilised seals
Jacinta Humphrey, La Trobe University: urban bird communities.
Emily Ramage, University of Newcastle: co designed health interventions for stroke survivors
Eleonora Comeo, University of Nottingham and Monash University: fluorescent molecules
Hamdi Jama, Monash University: The connection of dietary fibre to heart disease
Yara Toenders, Orygen (Centre for Youth Mental Health) & University of Melbourne: Depression
Zoe Jenkins, Swinburne University of Technology and St. Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne: Cardio vascular & anorexia
Shammi Akter Ferdousi, Deakin University: Non flammable batteries
Cassie Hatzipantelis, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Anti psychotics
Long Nguyen, The University of Melbourne: Enhanced wound healing.
Kate senior, The University of Melbourne: Better managed fire prone landscapes
Wessel Burger, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Improving clinical translation of drugs
Eveline Mu, Swinburne University: Facial emotion processing in individuals with low and high autistic tendencies
Simone Stevenson, Deakin University: Metrics of biodiversity loss
Michelle Clark, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research: new treatments for Leishmaniasis
Claire Young, Deakin University: Treating depression with diet change
Mehri Barabadi, Hudson institute of medical science, treating Multiple sclerosis using cells from the placenta
Samantha Davis, Peter DOherty Institute for Infection and Immunity: new HIV therapies
Maria Petraki, Hudson Institute: Biomarkers to monitor ovarian cancer
Ettore Camerlenghi, Monash University: What a society looks like for birds
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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 co-hosts Ray, Laura and Anu discuss the ancient rocks of Stonehenge, NASA's Mars Perseverance rover mission, and why we get goosebumps.
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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 Trobe University and the University of Melbourne, shares her findings on the impacts of light pollution on bird populations; and the panel share the latest news on scientific retractions, new single-crystal metals, and revolutionary approaches to recovering damaged lungs for transplant via pigs. With presenters: Dr Shane, Dr Ray, Stacey and Dr Ailie.
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In the studio this week are Drs Laura, Krystal, Anu and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:
Competitive eating and changes in physiology, Mitochondrial genome editing, and the UAE sending a probe to Mars and comets.
Today's First Guest is Tissa Wijeratne, Assoc. Prof. from La Trobe University who talks about World Brain Day and Parkinson's Disease.
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Today's Second Guest is Coralie Boulet, PhD student from La Trobe University who talks about anti-malarial drugs and changing our own cells and working as a PhD during Covid lockdown.
Coralie also won one of the best '3 minute theses' at her University for 2020.
Today's Third Guest is Lisa Roet who (tried to) talk of the 'David Greybeard' sculpture project she started with Jane Goodall.
... and some more News:
The kinds of films you watch during these times helps you cope, and predicting earthquakes and slow earthquakes.
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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 new collaborative study on gravitational waves; and in weekly science news, topics explored include hummingbirds, compatible sex organs of fish, the science of ears ‘perking up,’ and upcoming possible trials combatting disease spread by mosquitoes. With presenters Dr Shane, Dr. Jen, Dr. Euan, Dr Laura and Chris KP.
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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 Bandicoots into the wild; and dietician Maxine Bonham from Monash University explores strategies to reduce risk of cardio-vascular disease for shift workers. And the team discuss the magnitude-7.5 Indonesian earthquake/tsunami, and enzyme-powered robots for drug delivery. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Ray, Stacey, and Dr Ailie.
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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 talks about developing the next generation of wearable technologies. Plus three more guests: Associate Professor Theresa Jones from Melbourne University, Associate Professor Richard McDermid from Macquarie University, and regular presenter Dr Jenny Martin join forces to chat about an online environmental lesson called “world record light” which involves the goal of measuring light pollution around the world and their bold attempt to break the world record if over 2000 participants join in. With presenter Dr. Shane.
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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 University and Eastern Health talks about the opportunities to improve the nutrition and environmental footprint of hospital food; and Dr Jennifer Sanger from The Tree Projects talks about her team’s research which found that previously logged forests burn more severely than old-growth forests. Also discussed is the discovery of a new species of bacteria that produce antibiotics; observing stellar parallax from the New Horizons spacecraft, ensuring medical studies include female participants, and the correlation between the time that birds spend raising their young and their problem solving abilities. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Euan, Dr. Jen, and Chris KP.
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This week Drs Linden, Ray, Laura and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:
The link between baldness and covid-19, Which fish are better for reef ecology, and An antibaterial spray to resist fruit spoilage.
Today's First Guest (online) is Adelle Goodwin from Monash University who talks about accreting Pulsars.
Today's Second Guest (online) is Dr. Scott Hocknull from the Queensland Museum who talks about newly discovered extinct megafauna.
Today's Third Guest (online) is Dr. John Read from the University of Adelaide who talks about feral cat (and fox) control.
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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 seventeen thousand meteorites that land on earth each year, and the most recent SPACEX launch, are all discussed. And Dr Lauren shares insight in her recent grant success to further study inherited eye diseases. With presenters Dr Shane, Dr. Lauren, Dr Linden, and Anu. Remember, “Science is everywhere”
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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 how it will fare detecting signs of life on Mars; And Jacek J. Jasieniak, Director of the Monash Energy Institute, reveals that semi- transparent solar cells are a “game-changer” that could transform architecture and solar energy generation. With presenters Dr Shane, Dr Ray, Dr Ailie and Stacey.
Presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Lauren and Dr. Krystal host Round 2 of 20 PhDs in 20 Minutes special, featuring:
Hannah Savage - University of Melbourne – Perception of threat
Caleb Dawson - The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute - 3D fluorescence imaging
Georgie Buckley - Swinburne University – Disordered eating
Karinna Saxby - Monash University – Cultural minority sexual health
Fernando Gordillo Altamirano - Monash University – ICU infection
Arianna Oddo - Monash Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and CSIRO – medicating beyond the blood brain barrier
Julianna Kadar - Macquarie University – The Port Jackson Shark
Sarah Gauci - Swinburne University – Relationship of dietary patterns and cognitive decline.
Aida Brydon - Swinburne University of Technology – Tele-health counselling
Emily McColl-Gausden - University of Melbourne – tracking with DNA
Sarah McColl-Gausden - University of Melbourne – vegetation under fire threat.
Kate Secombe - University of Adelaide – treatment of diarrhea during cancer treatment
Georgie Craig - The University of Melbourne – nerve cell coating in isolated mice
Alec Jamieson - Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre, The University of Melbourne – Connectivity of brain tissue with depression
Lena Meyer - UNSW Canberra Space and CSIRO Manufacturing Lab 22 – 3D printed satellite applications
Alexandra Hendon - University of Hull, UK – Mimicking chronic wounds
Leah Beauchamp - Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health – Loss of sense of smell in Parkinson’s disease
Nick Shepelin - University of Melbourne – harvesting energy from movement
Indee Hopkins - RMIT University – Alternative protein sources
Winnie Orchard - Monash University – post partum brains!
Science News:
The Eastern Beared Bandicoot rescued from extinction, Using a synchrotron to help preserve The Scream created by Norwegian Expressionist artist Edvard Munch.
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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 indigenous astrophysics. And Dr Jen, Dr Ewan and Chris KP join in with science news ranging from of otter behavior; woman in hunter-gathering societies, and how murder hornets are now appearing in North America.
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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, Dr Ray and Dr Laura join in with science news ranging from the recent wet weather in Melbourne; keeping houses cool by using infrared-blocking paint; and how well animals can metabolise alcohol.
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In the studio this week is Dr Shane who is virtually joined by Drs Ailie, Ray and Stacy who discuss what's been in the news:
Kilauea shutdown related with rainfall, bugs and their decline additionally found that some effects can be mitigated locally rather than globally, covid-19 and POTUS v a study from NEJoM and cruise ships.
Today's First Guest is Assoc. Prof. Menno van Zelm from Monash Uni who talks about primary immunodeficiency and treatment.
Today's Second and Third Guests are PI sufferers Louise and Mae Driscoll who (yearly) talk about their treatments.
PI week 2020.
Today's Forth and Fifth Guests are phD students Dr Angeline Leece and Jesse Martin from La Trobe Uni who talk about Australopithecus Robustus a two-million-year-old fossil – named DMH 134 - reassembled from 150 bone fragments.
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Science news to kick things off; The team discuss topics ranging from recent studies into Dinosaurs and how we continue to study them to better technology, Nitrogen; both that found in our atmosphere and deep underground and the secret life of cells, specifically Enzymes.
The Dr’s are joined by 3 guests today as they look forward to and discuss amongst other things the upcoming 'Day of Immunology'.
- Professor Colby Zaph - Mucosal Immunity & Inflammation laboratory, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Monash University
- Professor Nicola Harris - Department of Immunology & Pathology at Monash University
- Dr Lisa Mielke - Head of Mucosal Immunity and Cancer laboratory at the Olivia Newton John cancer research institute.
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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 University in a pandemic; Dr Holly Barker, from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute talks about the Stafford Fox Rare Cancer Program (SFRCP); and Eliza Colgrave, PhD Scholar from the Royal Women’s Hospital discusses her research on endometriosis. With presenters Dr. Shane, Chris KP, Dr Jen and Dr Euan.
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Einstein A Go Go - Sunday 5th April 2020
Dr Lynden, Dr Ray, and Dr Shane.
Science news: Backstreet boys harmonise but not just boy bands – dolphins, the analysis of the sound of soap popping, Dr Shane facts – Cut the number of times news sites are accessed, how much and how fast optical fibre being laid, how to employ a healthy scepticism in news feeds. Environmental reaction to isolation.
First Guest: Professor Sara Mojarad, University of Southern California
Science Communication & Medical Education Lecturer, specializing in social media. Helping the Medical and Engineering community better communicate.
Second and Third Guests: Tara-Lyn Camilleri-Carter PhD candidate/researcher School Biological Sciences, Monash University and Professor Sara Mojarad. Epigenetic research in fruit flies, in particular, exposure to sugar.
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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.
First guest: Dr Barbara R Cardoso, Lecturer, Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Monash University, discusses the role of the nutrient selenium in dementia and her strong interest in elucidating the involvement of this nutrient in oxidative stress and inflammatory pathways.
Second guest: Gilad Bino (PhD), Research Fellow, Centre for Ecosystem Science,
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales, talks about how Australia’s devastating drought is having a critical impact on the iconic platypus, a globally unique mammal, with increasing reports of rivers drying up and platypuses becoming stranded.
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 closest to Earth.
The team interview Renée C. Firman, ARC Future Fellow with the Centre for Evolutionary Biology, School of Biological Sciences at the University of Western Australia, about her research into how rodent species are likely to form social groups and work cooperatively, to reduce the severity of stressors associated with rapid adjustments in climatic conditions.
They also chat with comedian and public health practitioner Alanta Colley, about her insights into gut bacteria and poo.
Finally they talk with Associate Professor Karli Verghese, Principal Research Fellow, School of Design at RMIT University, about the logistics and environmental impacts of operating Antarctic research stations.
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In the studio this week are Drs Linden, Lauren (online) and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:
Limb transplants, Mentawai Island, coral and historical sea temperatures and Mercury and ice.
Today's First Guest (online) is Stuart McFarlane from RMIT University who talks about alarms and sleep inertia.
Today's Second Guest (online) is Associate Professor Roger Pocock from Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute who talks about a worm - Caenorhabditis elegans - and how that relates to humans, autophagy (degenerative diseases) and how brains are formed.
Today's Third Guest (online) is Matt Boarder from La Trobe University who talks about anti-biotic path discovery using big data and AR/VR.
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Einstein A Go Go - 8th March 2020
Dr Linden, Dr Krystal, Dr Liv on Panel and Dr Gen
International Women’s Day, Katherine Johnson NASA mathematician
First and Second Guests: Professor Virginia Kilborn Dean of Science, PhD (Astrophysics), University of Melbourne, Australia; BSc (Hons), University of Melbourne, Australia and Dr. Rebecca Allen Project coordinator for Swinburne Space Office, Manager for Swinburne Astronomy Productions.
Encouraging more women in STEM.
Third Guest: Dr Erin Matchen, Geo chemical researcher, School of Earth Sciences University Of Melbourne, Australian volcanic Eruption Histories and risk.
Fourth Guest: Lily Brown Community engagement Ranger and Forrest Firelighter Parks Victoria. Conservation of Australian wildlife fire ecology and teaching.
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Dr Ray and Dr Linden joins Dr Laura in the studio with Dr Shane attending an international archery competition.
Two studio guests from the Bionics Institute:
Associate Prof James Fallon, Research Director), whose research strength is chronic stimulation and electrophysiology in pre-clinical models. his work examines the changes in the central auditory pathway as a result of long-term deafness and cochlear implant use, and has extended his research to include visual prostheses.
Dr Maureen Shader, Post-doctoral Research Fellow, her current project aims to address the poor outcomes of new cochlear implant users, by developing diagnostic tests and piloting novel sound processing strategies that are matched with the individual diagnoses.
Third guest is Dr Kathryn Snow from the Justice Health Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health at the Centre for International Child Health, Department of Paediatrics at the University of Melbourne. Visiting to discuss COVID19, and cover the following:
· Basic facts about the virus
· The likelihood of a "pandemic" - what does that actually mean?
· What should people do if they're worried
· What can we expect in the coming months?
· What should we learn from this?
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 study and a new species of dinosaur.
First guest: Dermot Henry, Head of Science, Museum Victoria discusses how the Directors/CEOs of Australia’s leading natural history museums today issued a joint statement in support of increased funding and co-ordinated national action to address the impacts of climate change on the nation’s biodiversity following the bushfires which ravaged the continent over the past few months.
Second guest: Dr Aaron Elbourne, RMIT University, talks about antibiotic resistance and the future devastating projections that could cause around 10 million deaths per annum by 2050. Also how his team is investigating the use of magneto-responsive gallium based liquid metal (LM) droplets as a new-class of anti-biofilm materials.
Third guest: Dr Tia Cummins, Founder | Neuroscientist at VR Corp tells us about VR CORP’s mission is to empower and save the lives of uniformed service personnel through the prevention, detection and intervention of service-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). To do this, VR CORP is developing an end-to-end integrated mental health service, that will use Virtual Reality (VR) to aide those at risk of and living with service-related PTSD.
Einstein A Go Go - Sunday 9th February 2020
Dr Euan, Dr Ailie, Dr Kris KP, Dr Liv on Twitter feed and Dr Shane.
Science news: The Marshmallow Test with cuttlefish, Rogue waves, Pluto’s butt,
First Guest: Dr Orlagh Feeney, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University (MIPS) Delivery of drugs to various parts of the body.
Second and third Guests: Deena Ebaid, Department of Psychology and counselling College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University. Cognitive processing in healthy aging.
Fourth Guest: Dr Euan talks about extreme drought and the recent fires and habitat loss including regeneration of 11 million hectares.
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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 on the ecosystem.
The team talk with Dr Orlagh Feeney from the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Monash University, about her research in how medicine gets delivered to the required parts of the body.
They also interview Deena Ebaid from the Department of Psychology and Counselling at La Trobe University, about her study of “healthy aging” brains.
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In the studio this week are Drs Ailie, Ray, Linden and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:
Dr Shane Thomas Huntington OAM!!!!
Research on the Thwaites Glacier has been found to be melting both above and below faster than first thought, A new form of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) has been discovered (by citizen science) called the Dunes, Machine learning is being used for measuring crystal contents and NASA Spitzer space telescope has come to the end of it's life (having been designed to run from 2003 to 2009).
Today's first guest (in the studio) Lauren Young, from Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology talks about her study on dementia and mood disorders and diet.
Today's second guest (in the studio) Dr Laura Bird, from the Florey Institute talks about music training and brain injury.
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In the studio this week are Drs Euan, Linden and Shane and KrisKP who are talking to 20 (or 22) PhD students in the studio about their work:
Group 1:
Akhil from RMIT - implants;
Steph from Monash - sustainable hospital food systems;
Catriona from Peter Doherty - hipster immune cells;
Lauren from Swinburne - dietary research;
Maddy from Hudson Institute - salmonella infection host cell death pathways;
Lauren from Monash - public healt researcher;
Nicole from Doherty Institute - secretion systems during infections;
Group 2:
Ellen from Hudson Institute - epigenetic marks in eggs;
Laura from Florey Institute - music training and protecting congnitive function;
Jenn from Western Sydney Uni - how do lactation support specialists do what they do;
Nahwal (?) from ? - skin to skin contact;
Dinah from La Trobe Uni - age related changes and congnitive processing;
Enke from Hudson Institute - automation in cell therapy manufacturing;
Cameron from Murdoch Research Institute - mitochondrial disease research;
Group 3:
Samantha from Monash - how drugs can be designed following a heart attack;
Jordan from La Trobe - what the immune system has to do with high bloody pressure;
Stephany from La Trobe - bacterial infection in dogs and bacteriaphages;
Vivian from La Trobe - vascular disfunction in metabolic syndrome;
Elena from Monash - inflamatory arthritis treatment;
Anandita from Monash - rock fractures;
Kimberley from Melbourne Uni - atmospheric rivers;
Devolina from RMIT - vaccines in chickens.
The team then dug further into both Kimberley and Stephany's research.
News:
Traffic jams and ants, Cimon 2 on the space station and breeding mice with hyperlong telomeres.
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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 CO2.
They talk to Carra Simpson, PhD Candidate at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne, about the high rates of co-occurence between mental health and gastrointestinal disorders.
They interview Narelle Keating, PhD Candidate at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, about her work investigating Interferon and its use in helping our immune systems.
Finally, they chat with Georgia Atkin-Smith, postdoc researcher at the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science at La Trobe University, about a protein that is responsible for coordinating cell death.
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Einstein A Go Go - Sunday 24th November 2019
Dr Krystal, Dr Laura, Dr Ray and Dr Shane.
Science news: DNA methylation of dogs to determine age, VR, The Mars Sample Return Project
First Guest: Dr Srikanth Venkatesan Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering RMIT, “1.3 million cups of coffee drunk daily in Australia turned into concrete used in homes, driveways or office buildings”. MORE HERE
Second and third Guests: Dr Diana Hansen and Dr Ann Ly WAEI. “Malaria discovery could lead to better HIV and lupus treatments. A discovery about how the immune system responds to malaria infection could lead to better treatments for hepatitis C, HIV and lupus, say Melbourne researchers.” MORE HERE
Fourth Guest: Dr Sarah Best WAEI, Non small cell lung cancer. MORE HERE
Congratulations to Dr Laura recently listed as on of the highest citing researchers in Australia. 7th in the field of Immunology.
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It's a busy week in the studio this week with the EAGG team being joined by no less than 4 guests this week.
- Dr Simon Corrie - Senior Lecturer at the Chemical Engineering department of Monash University & member of ARC Centre of Bio Nano science
- Professor Mike Archer - University of NSW
- Thomas Rosbrow - Post Doctoral fellow in Monash department of clinical epidemiology at the Cabrini Institute
- Amanda McKenzie - CEO of the Climate council
The regular Einstein doctors and special guests discuss a range of topics in the studio this week ranging from; Healthy & Unhealthy bacteria, microbiology, nano particles, Vaccinations, the Mountain Pigmy possum and climate change specifically focusing on the all too familiar most recent bushfires here in Australia.
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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 the climate.
First guest: Dr Tiffany Howell, Latrobe University, talks about her study into the use of dogs to treat PTSD. Volunteer, Angela De Cata and the assistance dog Heidi are also in the studio for this discussion.
Second guest: Kate Birch, Data and technology manager, Melbourne Genomics, joins the discussion with guest Jillian Hasting Ward to discuss Jillian’s son’s medical condition and the use of Genomic medicine as a diagnostic tool to discover Sam’s ultra-rare condition.
Dr Linden and Dr Ray join Dr Shane in the studio.
In news: Predicting Australian summers from the polar vortex above Antartica; Measuring lateral lightning strikes; Gravitational micro-lensing.
First guest is Associate Professor Melinda T. Coughlan, JDRF Clinical Research Network Career Development Fellow from Monash University.
Diabetes is a growing global health burden, with 422 million adults – or one in 11 people – diagnosed with the disease. A new discovery has the potential to slow the progression of kidney disease in people with diabetes. Normal function of the mitochondria within the kidney – known as the “batteries of the cell” – don’t work properly in people with diabetes. The drug that has already been tested on other inflammatory diseases can decrease kidney injury caused by diabetes.
Second guest is Dr Francine Marques, Head of the Hypertension Research Laboratory from the School of Biological Sciences, Monash University.
It is well known that our diet influences the risk of high blood pressure. While salt intake is associated with higher blood pressure, consumption of fruit, vegetables and other food rich in fibre is usually associated with lower blood pressure. New evidence from our laboratory has emerged that this may be due to the tiny microorganisms that live in our gut, called gut microbes. Dr Marques’ animal research a few years ago showed that a diet high in fibre prevents the development of high blood pressure and heart disease via the gut microbiota, who digest the fibre (that’s indigestible to humans) for us and as consequence release metabolites called short-chain fatty acids. The purpose of this research is to determine if dietary supplements which produce high levels of substances produced as a result of microbial fermentation could be used as a new strategy to lower blood pressure.
Einstein A Go Go – 27th October 2019
Dr Krystal, Dr Ray & Dr Shane
Science News: Earthworm biodiversity, rats racing cars, scrutinising research funding.
First guest: Dr Christine Keenan, WEHI. Researchers have discovered a potential new treatment for asthma that works by targeting the cause of the disease, rather than just masking the symptoms.
Second guests: Caitlin Doogan MDataSci, BSc (Hons), BBiomedSc. Center for Data Science Center for Organisational and Social Informatics Monash University School of Information Technology and
Machine learning and Ai, adaptive modelling, representing or translating into numbers, creating open data and algorithms, data auditing and creating warning flags for possible errors.
Wray Buntine, Group lead of Machine Learning at Monash, Monash University School of Information Technology. Machine learning for Health, developing a land use map, taking ambulance data and feeding it into government policy.
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Dr Shane, Dr Lauren and Linden bring you stories about why cartilage at extremities heal more quickly, how to make cows less attractive to flies.
They interview Richard Fuller OAM, president of Pure Earth and chairman of the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution, about his work raising awareness of the issues of pollution and its impact on health; in particular the effects of lead pollution.
They also chat with Dr Yasmin Jayasinghe (MBBS, FRANZCOG, PhD), a Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecologist with the Department of Gynaecology at the Royal Children’s Hospital, about the effect of cancer treatment on women’s fertility.
Finally, they talk with Stacey Rowe, an infectious diseases epidemiologists at the State Government Department of Health and Human Services and a PhD candidate at Monash University, about her work monitoring cases of infectious diseases in Victoria.
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In the studio this week are Drs Shane and Linden and Chris KP who discuss what's been in the news:
Dog ownership officially linked to longer life; Paleolithic people kept and preserved deer bone marrow; and The James Webb telescope will be able to see into the centre of our galaxy (and the black hole there).
Today's first guest Blake Orr, Senior Scientist at ARPANSA (in the studio) talks his work and Fukushima.
Today's second guest Megan Cook, Science officer at ARPANSA (in the studio) talks hot particles and radiation monitoring.
Chris KP talks about a free public forum called "Adolescents: Investing in future generations." To register for free tickets: http://future-gen.com.au/
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Dr Shane & Dr Ray
Science news to kick things off; including technological advancements in assist in the prevention of wildfires, the ongoing gift of data from NASA experiments and research techniques into the ancestry of sharks
The Dr’s are joined by 3 guests from the Bionics Institute of Australia:
- Associate Professor James Fallon
- Dr Sophie Payne
- Associate Professor Andrew Wise
The Bionics Institute team share insight into (amongst other things) the lifespan of bionic implants, the Vagus nerve, deep brain stimulation and the process of delivering drugs to difficult to reach areas like the inner ear.
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Dr Shane and Dr Linden are hosting a special panel of visiting students. Harry, Kate and Danni discuss AI in the medical industry, cat attachment bonds, feeding prehistoric babies, hydrogen production, deep fakes and electric eels.
Dr Shane, Dr Krystal and Dr Ailie present to discuss today’s theme - How to survive extinction.
In new, 466 million years ago an extra-terrestrial asteroid collision caused an ice age on earth; Auto brewery Syndrome; Vale Professor Penny Whetton.
First studio guest is Dr Mark Warne, Palaeontologist from Deakin University.
Second studio guest is Dr Christy Hispley, Museum Victoria.
Third studio guest is Douglass Rovinsky, PhD candidate from Monash University.
Einstein A Go Go - Sunday 15th September 2019
Dr Lauren, Dr Linden and Dr Shane.
First Guest: Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla, Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow Director, ARC Green Manufacturing Research Hub Director, Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology UNSW. “Revolutionising recycling science to enable global industries to safely utilise toxic and complex wastes as low cost alternatives to virgin raw materials and fossil fuels”
Second Guest: Dr Alessandra Sutti, Deakin University’s Institute for Frontier Materials. Deakin materials scientists are exploring the possibilities of manufacturing artificial bones and medical tissues from materials that would usually have ended up in landfill, in a bid to combat the waste crisis now gripping Victoria.
Third Guest: Dr Ceecee Zhang, Vision Sciences, University of Melbourne.
My work focusses on the neuroprotective effects of omega-3 fatty acids for improving peripheral nerve health in diabetes, and how this is translated through the cornea - the clear and transparent tissue in the front of the eye.
Science news: Free climate art/science event at Coburg Library 20th & 21st, University Of Tasmania win the Ignoble Prize for getting to the bottom of cubic wombat poo, Extending the Liver Transplant golden 9 hours to 27, External pain measurements of the frontal lobe.
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Dr Shane, Dr Jen and Chris KP bring you stories about new research into taking The Pill during puberty and potential links with depression, and new theories of the shape of the T-Rex skull.
The team interview Khashayar Khoshmanesh, PhD, and Peter Thurgood, from the Mechanobiology & Microfluidics Research Group in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, whose group is developing organ-on-chip systems for studying diseases.
They also chat with Dr Ludovic Dumée and Marie Enfrin from Deakin University, about research into how plastic in our waste streams is breaking down into tiny particles and causing potentially catastrophic consequences for our aquatic systems and human health.
Their final guest is Professor Mariapia Degli-Esposti from the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, which recently won a Eureka Prize, for a discovery that will help people fight off common infections that are not dangerous to healthy people - but deadly to people who have organ transplants.
In the studio this week are Drs Linden, Ray, Laura and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:
Evolutionary Biology island effect on Alor, Indonesia in an ANU study, use of VR in pain management; Hayabusa2 spacecraft lands MASCOT probe on Ryugu (a 900m asteroid); and Dr Laura is one of this year's Eureka Prize-winners for outstanding early career researcher.
Today's first guest Professor Sharon Lewin (in the studio) from the Doherty Institute talks about her research in HIV and hepatitis, the Doherty Institute and the Institute's anniversary.
Today's second guest Dr Hui-Fern Koay (in the studio) from the University of Melbourne talks about her work with T-cells in particular MAIT cells.
There is a Anniversary lecture at the Doherty Institute on the 9th Sep. "Pandemics, pathogens and the environment".
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Dr Shane and all the regular crew members packed the studio for week 1 of the Radiothon “‘SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE’” a high paced, fun filled show.
The team serve up short snippets of science news, read out subscriber names and above all invite you to join the fun and to celebrate another Radiothon!
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Science news: Oxytocin and starfish, animal/human hybrids, mapping the shape of The Milky Way,
First Guest: Associate professor Heloise Gibb, Australian Council Research Future Fellow, Department of Ecology, Environment and Evolution, School of Life Sciences| La Trobe University. The role of ants and insects in our changing environment.
Second Guest: Professor Jenny Graves, Latrobe University. “Secrets of a sex changing fish revealed, we may take it for granted that the sex of an animal is established at birth and doesn’t change.”
Third Guest: Dr Linden. Point Nemo: The furthest point from humanity on Earth and space junk graveyard.
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Dr Shane, Dr Ailie and Dr Ray bring you the week’s hottest science, including a review of the Apollo 11 movie, climate changes over history being localised, soft magnets, taking a bath to fall asleep faster, and what goes on at climate conferences.
The team interview Dr Stephen Gensemer, Senior Research Scientist, Optical Systems with the CSIRO, about Satellite Optical Systems for Earth Observation Science, and CSIRO’s other space initiatives including the use of cubesats.
They then chat with Dr Harald Janovjak and Dr Andrew Laslett from the CSIRO about their research into how cells behave in microgravity, which may also have implications for terrestrial treatments.
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In the studio this week are Drs Linden, Lauren and Shane.
Today's first guest (via skype) Holly Griffith from NASA talks about the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing and her current work and on us going to Mars.
Today's second guest (via skype) Tirtha Bandyopadhyay, Data 61, CSIRO talks about Multi-Limbed Micro-Gravity Maintenance Robots.
This week in the news:
Red wine and how people will deal with deep space travel, and anti-aging (on earth).
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In the studio this week are Drs Euan, Shane and KrisKP who discuss what's been in the news:
Primroses listen and what they listen to, Bladder cancer and the immune response, Elizabeth Turtle has been givent the go ahead to have a drone helicopter fly to (Saturn's moon) Titan.
Today's first guest (in the studio) Prof. Tissa Wijeratne, from The University of Melbourne talks about Migraines and the Migraine awareness walk.
Today's second guest (in the studio) Lisa Sullivan from The Geelong Gallery talks about "The Moon" exhibition she has helped curate.
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Dr Shane and Dr Linden discuss hair loss treatment and plant biology.
First guest: Amy Shira Teitel, tells us about her books and her recent work as a spaceflight historian.
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Dr Laura joins Dr Shane in the studio.
In news, the Lost Wallet Study - a world wide test for honest, 17000 fake lost wallets, 355 cities in 40 countries. More money lost equalled more returned wallets.
Also, massive damage to the earth’s species due to the meteorite that wiped out the dinosaurs. One species to thrive was lichen who can photosynthesise without sunlight.
Guest is Toby Hendy, professional YouTubers on “Why you should quit your PhD”.
From the archives, an interview with Jane Goodall.
In puppy news, puppy’s eyes may have evolved to be more appealing to humans.
Einstein A Go Go - Sunday 23rd June 2019
Dr Ray and Dr Shane.
Science news: Feeding the biomass of the reefs, drilling the north-east coastline of the USA.
First Guest: Debbie Bower Lecturer in Ecosystem Rehabilitation Environmental and Rural Science University of New England. New Guinea is one of the only places in the world where frogs are safe from the species-destroying chytrid fungus. An international team of scientists has published a new paper that shows how to keep it that way, but they need help to carry out their plan. The chytrid fungus has wiped out more than 90 frog species around the world, and it’s driving hundreds more towards extinction.
Second Guest: Larry Croft, Deakin University. Scientists from Deakin University and the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney have started the first genome sequencing project to protect the Wollemi Pine, one of the world’s oldest tree lineages.
Third Guest: Paul Bence, School Earth Sciences, University of Melbourne, The Florey Institute, Parkville. Laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) is a relatively new analytical technique that can be used to build up 2D maps of concentrations for a wide range of elements at the parts per million (or sometimes parts per billion) concentration levels.
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Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Krystal discuss changing blood types and genetic engineering in human embryos.
The team talk with Dr Januka Attanayake from the University of Melbourne, about research into the relationships between neighbouring earthquakes. Read more
They also chat to Dr Yugeesh R. Lankadeva, Ph.D., who is the Laboratory Head, Translational Cardiovascular and Renal Research Group, National Heart Foundation Future Leader Research Fellow, Co-Chair, Florey Mentoring Committee, Discovery Science Theme with the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health; who explains the latest findings in the understanding of the best ways to approach cardiac bypass surgery.
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In the studio this week are Drs Euan and Shane and KrisKP who discuss what's been in the news:
Elephants can differentiate the quantity of things by smell, the relationship between earthquakes and tides, opalised dinosaurs and paleontologists are now finding a new dinosaur a week.
Today's first guest Dr Kang Liang (via skype) from UNSW talks about micro-submarines and drug delivery in the human body.
Today's second guest Dr Chris McCarthy (in the studio) from Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology talks about his research into robotic vision.
Dr Shane talks about how opals work too.
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In the studio today is Dr Lauren, Dr Linden and Dr Ray.
The team kick things off in the studio with science news. Diamonds; what are they made of and where do they come from? Genetically engineered fungus being used to produce spider toxin to eradicate mosquitoes and A.I 'Agents' vs humans in computer gaming, Who wins?
First Guest: Dr Jess Dunleavy - School of Biological Sciences at Monash University.
Dr Dunleavy and the team delve into the latest surrounding the biology of sperm production, including issues affecting male infertility.
Second Guest: Dr Shashank Masaldan - Melbourne Dementia research center at Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental health.
Dr Masaldan and the team discuss amongst other things the science of Senescence and iron in the body.
Third Guest: Urooza Sarma - PHD Candidate Monash University from Monash Biodiscovery institute.
Aruza and the team discuss the latest research into Chlamydia and the effects of egg fertility and quality.
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Dr Shane, Dr Ailie and Dr Ray, Dr Krystal are in the studio for this guest free episode. The crew tell us about the OPAL nuclear reactor in Sydney, the colour of prehistoric animals, antibiotic resistance, exposing vulnerable Bilbies to an environment with predators, putting sound into fluid, fundamentals of rainfall and changes in the Earth’s magnetic field.
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Dr Linden and Dr Lauren join Dr Shane in the studio.
Earth's moon could be tectonically active, peacock spiders, dangerous infections being caused by biofilms. Three guests who are speaking at the Pint of Science (bringing science to the public - in the pub) event.
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Dr Georgia Atkin-Smith, Cell Biologist at the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, and the Walter and Eliza Hall for MedicalResearch. Georgia's research is focused on the death of monocytes, a key white blood cell type of our immune system. She is interested in understanding what happens in the final moments of a cells death, and how this impacts their removal and infectious disease.
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Dr David Farmer,Neurobiologist at the University of Melbourne. Davids research largely focuses on neurobiology and the brain stem. He is also widely interested in the neural control of the heart, the coordination of vital organ function by the autonomic nervous system, the cough reflex and neural control of the innate immune response. 3. Dr Jennifer Piscionere, Data Scientist at Swinburn University of Technology Jens research focuses on exploring the relationship between galaxies and dark matter, and how that shapes the universe that we see today.
Dr Euan, Dr Jen, Dr Chris KP and Dr Shane.
Science news items: New research into box jellyfish treatment, climate change concern results, cat scent-marking, the remains of gravitational waves,
First Guest: Emily Edwards, PhD Research Fellow B Cell Differentiation Laboratory Department of Immunology and Pathology, Central Clinical School, Monash University. Louise and May patients. Immune system antibody antibody-producing cells called B cell treatment. MORE HERE
Dr Euan Presents the new IPBSE report from the UN which documents a health check of the planet.
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Dr Shane, Dr Linden,Dr Laura and Dr Ray bring you this weeks hottest science news: windspeeds over the ocean have increased, cellular functions persisting after brain death in pigs, and contaminants, including cocaine, found in runoff water.
The team chat with Kate Ferris fromMarch for Science Australia.
They also interview Dr Jason Paxman, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher with the Department of Biochemistry and Genetics in theLatrobe Institute for Molecular Science at Latrobe University, about his work with the bacteria that cause infections.
Finally, in the studio Graeme Kernich, the CEO of FrontierSI, describes their work with Smart Satellite data, as well as the recent news about the Smart Satellite Cooperative Research Centre and the Australian Space Agency.
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In the studio this week are Drs Krystal, Ray and Shane who discuss what's been in the news: Restoring people's ability to speak, polymer recyclingand gene editing the cassava root virus causes more problems.
Today's first guest Trevor Chong from the Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences (in the studio) talks about Parkinson's symptoms and new treatments with dopamine. Today's second guest Professor Mimi Tang from Department of Allergy and Immunology, The Royal Childrens Hospital, Melbourne (in the studio) talks about peanut allergies, Immunology and Immunology Day. Remember, Science is everywhere, including:
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In the studio today is Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Lauren and Dr Ray.
The team kick things off in the studio with some news. This week the topics range from Indigenous Australian stories in the sky, the evolution of Mars over time, the latest on Dark matter and being an Easter special; the health benefits of Chocolate.
Special Guests: Captain Gene Cernan - Former NASA Astronaut & Officially the last man to have walked on the moon.
And Also: Peter Aylward - President of Space Association Australia.
Captain Cernanwas good enough to be available for this pre-recorded interview and share some insight into his exciting life of space exploration. (A subject which was recently the basis of highly regarded film 'The Last man on the moon')
The Captainanswer questions not just from Dr Shane and Mr Aylward but also from some young students from Taylors Lakes. What was it like being a part of the Apollo programs in the 60's + 70's ? How big are craters? How dark was space? and many more.
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Dr Shane, Dr Ewan , Dr Jen and Chris KP discuss night flying birds crashing into buildings, how pyroclastic flows move at high speed and proof that Leonardo da Vinci was ambidextrous.
First guest : Prof. Amanda Ellis, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Melbourne discusses the RACI Margaret Sheil Leadership Award. The Award aims to recognise an outstanding female leader working in an area of a chemistry-related field who has helped to inspire and mentor junior female chemists and/or help to provide a more equitable workplace.
Second guest: Space archaeologist, Alice Gorman on the phone from Adelaide,discusses her book, Dr Space Junk vs The Universe.
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Dr Laura and Dr Ray join Dr Shane in the studio.
In news, mosquitos dont like AC/DC, reverse snowflakes and the first ever photograph of a black hole.
First guest 1 isDr Pam Rana,presenting Kim Kardashian Breaks the Environment: Keeping up with climate change! The doctor dissects how our global ecological crisis is directly related to Kim Kardashians' existence. It's a funny inconvenient truth but the main cause of rising sea levels is reality TV stars. Second guest is Dr Tye-Din,Laboratory Head at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) andMathison Centenary Fellow at the University of Melbourne. It is estimated that although 1.5 per cent of Australians are affected by coeliac disease, around 80 percent remain undetected and undiagnosed. Coeliac patients have an immune intolerance to gluten something the body should tolerate is treated as a threat. The aim of Dr Tye-Dins PhD research was to define all of the toxic peptides in wheat, rye, barley and oats find the most important ones that could be used in a therapeutic vaccine to retrain a patients immune system to tolerate gluten.
Einstein A Go Go 31st March 2019
Dr Linden, Dr Lauren, Dr Ray & Dr Shane
Science News: Memory in the seeds of plants, new techniques in breast cancer imaging, Mineral photo voltaic cells, the search for dark matter.
First guest: Dr Jess Borgers, Monash University Department of Immunology and Pathology. Participating in a new TV Show called Smart Brains of Australia.
Second Guest: Professor John Langford, University of Melbourne. Modelling Melbournes Water usage and planning for the future.
Third Guest: Halina Pietrzak Education Representative, WEHI Student Association PhD candidate, Hansen Laboratory Infection and Immunity Division The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. The pathogenesis of severe malaria infection and how malaria parasites can manipulate our ability to launch a protective immune response, and recall this response in future infections.
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Dr Shane, Dr Krystal, Dr Ray and Dr Kat report on this weeks hottest science news: a setback for Alzheimers Disease, a new understanding of night glow, shark species extinction, and issues with e-cigarettes.
The team chat to Professor Craig White - Associate Dean Research, Faculty of Science, Deputy Director, Centre for Geometric Biology, Professor, School of Biological Sciences, and Head, Evolutionary Physiology Group at Monash University, about the comparative metabolism of small and large animals.
They also interview Dr Matt Ruby, Lecturer in Psychology at Latrobe University, about how sushi could be a gateway food to including insects into our diet.
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In the studio this week are Drs Linden, Lauren and Shane who discuss what's been in the news: Bird guano can be really good for coral reefsand calls to adopt a 5 year moratorium on gene editing in human embryos.
Today's first guest (in the studio) Danielle Eastick, School of Life Sciences, Latrobe University talks about cassowary casques and whether they're used for thermo regulation.
Today's second guest (in the studio) Dr Amy Baxter, NHMRC Peter Doherty Fellow, Apoptotic Cell Disassembly and Clearance Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University talks about a type of programmed cell death known as apoptosis. Today's third guest (in the studio) Dr Geoff Rogers, CEO, Wintermute talks about Wintermute, antibiotics and bacteria resistance.
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In the studio today is Chris KP, Dr Jen and Dr Euan; Not in the studio today... Dr Shane!
In science news this week Dr Jen discusses bears. More specifically, Black bears and the unfortunate influence access to human food is having on their ability to hibernate.
First Guest: Associate Professor Yanan Fan from the school of mathematics and statistics at UNSW.
The topic of discussion is the ongoing study being done through surveying students into the ratings of their teachers in terms of performance. Furthermore is there a bias or differing results based on the gender of said teacher?
Second Guest: Dr Karen Rowe - Museum Victoria
Dr Rowe joins the team to discuss the study being done involving bird sounds and the use of these sounds to better gather data on different bird species without having to physically lay eyes on them.
The team finish to show off running through some recent news and insight into areas such as - Sleep; why is it so important? Smart Skin; are we getting closer to being able to change our skin colour like a cuttlefish? and the science behind being a hipster.
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Dr Shane, Dr Linden and Dr Ray tell us about a study into a singing mouse and the implications this has on our understanding of human conversation.
First guest: Dr Roger Close, ERC Research Fellow, University of Birmingham and Visiting Fellow at Oxford University tells us all about his work using large databases of fossil occurrences and methods to correct for biases inherent in the fossil and rock records. This work has been overturning long-standing ideas about how modern biodiversity arose over deep time.
Second guest: Professor Richard de Grijs, Macquarie University (astronomer), discusses his work mapping the Milky Ways disc of stars and how they become increasingly warped and twisted the further away the stars are from the galaxys centre.
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Dr Krystal, Dr Ailie, and Dr Ray join Dr Shane in the studio.
First guest (on the phone) isDr Simon ClulowfromMacquarie University. Cane toads are picking up some shady habits,Toads in Western Australia have been spotted awake and active during the day in deeply shaded habitats, despite thespecies usually being nocturnal in Australia and other parts of the world. However nearby cane toad populations atmore exposed sites remained only active at night. This suggests that cane toads are particularly good at changingtheir behaviour in response to their environment, something known as behavioural plasticity, which might assist theirinvasive spread into new environments. Second guest (in the studio) isDr Shalin Naik fromthe Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research.
A cutting-edge technique called cellular barcoding has been used to tag, track and pinpoint cells responsible for thespread of breast cancer from the main tumour into the blood and other organs. The technique also revealed howchemotherapy temporarily shrinks the number of harmful cells, rather than eliminating them, explaining how thecancer could eventually relapse. Final guest isDr Ashlea Wainwright,Senior Technical Officer,School of Earth, Atmosphere & Environment atMonash University. Zircons are incredibly resilient and it takes a lot to destroy them. Which means that the oldest pieces of Earth wehave are zircons from the Jack Hills in Western Australia, some of which have been dated at 4.4 billion years old (theEarth is 4.5 billion years old). So they are the only clues we have to the very beginning of Earth's history.
Einstein A Go Go 17th February 2019
Dr Linden, Dr Laura & Dr Shane
Science News: Latest climate trends, night owls and patterns of brain activity,
First guest: Mireia Montes-Quiles, School of physics, University of NSW.
Mapping the distribution of dark matter. What is intra cluster light coming from?
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Second Guest: Claudia Pickering Director of Resting Pitch Face, Based on true stories and directed by Claudia Pickering the indie series hilariously flips STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) fields the bird and calls out some seriously out-dated behaviours, underpinned by a very real goal to inspire young women to consider STEM as a career. Trailer Here
Third Guest: Dr Kathryn Snow, A public health researcher from the University of Melbourne. Tuberculosis, hep C, and drug use, diagnosis and drug harm reduction in prisons (especially opiate use and unsafe injecting) more Here
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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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In the studio this week are Drs Linden, Krystal, and Shane who discuss what's been in the news: BoM reported the hottest Jan. in Australia and it's the UN year of the periodic table of the elements (and others)
Today's first guest (in the studio) Assoc. Prof Kevin Barnham from The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health talks about MND and it's treatment with CuATSM.
Our second guest (in the studio) Prof David Winkler from The Institute of Molecular Science, Latrobe University talks about robotics and robot design.
Dr Linden talks about climate, some weather and the polar vortex.
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It's the final show for the year so in the studio this week it's almost a full house with Dr Shane being joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Linden, Dr Ailie, Chris KP, Dr Krystal, Dr Laura & Dr Ray. Given it's the final show of the year, the team have decided to reflect on their favorite science stories of 2018. With too many stories to mention in a short blurb let's just say topics range from vintage space craft, bees, Yanny's and Laurel's, CRISPR babies, liquid water on Mars, noisy Mexican football fans, Ebola, early animal life, octopuses on ecstasy! and everything in between! Happy 2018 and thanks for listening. ---- Remember,.. Science is everywhere! Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein A Go Go Twitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo
Einstein A Go Go - 9th December 2018
Dr Euan, Dr Jen and Kris KP & Dr Shane
First guest: Robert Kurson, BA philosophy from the University of Wisconsin and a law degree from Harvard Law School. Author of award winning Rocket Man. The story of the Apollo 8 mission, which was responsible for the 'earth rise' photo.
Second guest: Dr Laura Osellame, Postdoctoral Fellow School of Molecular Science, College of Science, Health and Engineering | La Trobe University. Cancer-cachexia is a metabolic syndrome that is characterised by muscle and fat loss and observed in up to 50% of cancer patients. Cancer-cachexia is responsible for up to 25% of cancer related deaths. There are currently no FDA approved drugs in the clinic to combat this disease, rather palliation of symptoms and reduction of stress is offered to both patients and carers.
Science News: Mnage trois among sugar gliders affecting the Swift Parrot. Eel in the Seal, analyisng the colour of the nailbed to test for anaemia, use your phone camera to test your remote coltrol, China to probe the dark side of the moon.
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Dr Linden, Dr Ray and Dr Laura join Dr Shane in the studio.
In news, A Chinese scientist has edited a human embyo's genome in CRISPR-Cas9, with the resulting twins recently being born. Another rover landed on Mars - this ones drills. And straight from from a horror movie, Bacteria found on the ISS has proved to be antibiotic resistant
First guest is Jim Radford from the Research Centre for Future Landscapes, Department of Ecology, Environment and Evolution at La Trobe University.
Introduced predators (cats and foxes) have been a primary factor in the extinction of ~25 mammalian taxa in Australia (of the ~35 mammals that we have lost thus far) and in the ongoing decline of many others. In this study, we assessed the degree to which all 246 Australian terrestrial mammal species (excluding bats) are susceptible to predation by the introduced red fox and feral cat.
Second guest is Dr Holly Chinnery Senior Lecturer, Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences at the University of Melbourne.
In the cornea, the number and variety of immune cells ready to respond to a variety of threats such as bacteria, viruses, injury/damage or allergens is strikingly low. Their precise role in healthy and diseased conditions is not very well understood. Our current research team is interested in understanding how the immune system interacts with the nervous system in the cornea. If we can understand more about the function of these cells, we might be able to target them in conditions where these interactions are associated with corneal disease (such as post-infectious inflammation and scarring and dry eye disease).
Dr Shane, Dr Krystal, Dr Ray discuss ionic wind propulsion to fly an aeroplane, could an anti-global warming atmospheric spraying program really work and how wombat faeces form into a cubic shape.
Guests, Professor Len Harrison, Senior Principal Research Fellow at the National Health and Medical Research Council, and Dr Sharon Huebner, Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne's Indigenous Health Equity Unit tell us all about their work on the indigenous microbiome project.
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Dr Shane, Dr Catherine & Dr Ray discuss the taste of coffee, skull-collecting ants, measuring the magnetic field in the mesosphere with lasers, the new definition of the kilogram, light pollution, and the reduced incidence of asthma in households with pets.
They chat with Dr Connie Wong, Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellow from the Centre for Inflammatory Diseases, in the Departmentment of Medicine at Monash University, about susceptibility of stroke patients to stroke.
They also interview Dr Rosalie Hocking from Swinburne University, about her work developing devices that can simulate photosynthesis.
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In the studio this week are ChrisKP and Drs Euan, Jen and Shane.
News: a new study on waterway invertibrates, pollution and biodiversity show health implications to apex preditors, how there is variation of calorie use with time of day, moths evolving to avoid bats, and changes in official weights and measures.
Today's first guest (in the studio) Dr. Jennifer Piscionere from Murdoch Children's Research Institute talks about GenV and integrating children's health data.
Today's second guests (in the studio) 2018 Fresh Science winner Dr. Andrew Ang from Swinburne University talks about surfaces, coatings and biofouling.
Today's third guests (in the studio) Dr. Emily Edwards from Department of Immunology and Pathology Central Clinical School, Monash University talks about immunodeficiencies, diagnoses and their treatment.
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Today's first guest (in the studio) Prof. James Angus, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Melbourne University talks about Melbourne Medical School's upcoming block party to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Triradiate Building.
Today's second guest (in the studio) Dr Ryan Shannon from Swinburne University talks about fast radio bursts.
Today's third guest (in the studio) Dr Jessica Borger from Monash University talks about T cell derived exosomes and CAR-T cells.
News: dogs can sniff out malaria, Kepler and Dawn space probes have run out of fuel, photometry and launching of TESS
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Dr Shane, Dr Ailie and Nikola (from 4ZZZ in Brisbane) discuss carbon captured in trees, new species of Archaeopteryx and growing human retinas from stem cells.
First guest, Dr. Tim Doherty, Deakin University, tells us all about the Dingo's effect on our ecosystem.
Second guest, Dr Geoff Rogers, CEO and Executive Director Wintermute Biomedical, discusses his last venture (developing the world's first steerable guidewire for treating heart disease) and his current activities (developing new antibiotics to fight superbugs at Wintermute Biomedical).
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Dr Ray, Dr Catherine and Dr Ailie join Dr Shane in the studio. In news, how dandelion seeds fly; evolution of smell and navigation. First guest is Cornelia Landersdorfer, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Monash University. Up to three awards of $25,000 each will be made each year to Australian female researchers for the Georgina Sweet Award for Women in Quantitative Biomedical Science who demonstrate excellence in the area of quantitative biomedical science.
Second guest 2 is Dr Kylie Quinn, Research Fellow, Prof Nicole La Gruta's lab at Monash University. Killer or ""CD8"" cell immune responses are crucial for control of intracellular infections and cancer, as they can directly kill virally infected and cancerous cells. Unfortunately, our ability to generate CD8 T cell responses declines substantially with age and this contributes to higher rates of viral infections and cancers in the elderly.
Einstein A Go Go - 14th October 2018
Dr Linden, Chris KP & Dr Shane
First guest: Sid Verma, Brainstem. Sid is an entrepreneur, HealthTech evangelist, STEM advocate and community curator. With over 22 years' experience in technology, his skillset includes business advisory, startups, strategy and operations, mentoring and community development. Sid has successfully launched businesses, developed communities and created not-for-profit organisations that further cross-industry technology opportunities in Australia.
Second guest: Karin Verspoor Professor, School of Computing and Information Systems
University of Melbourne. Epilepsy seizure prediction, brain-controlled prostheses, Alzheimer's prognosis and real-time clinical decision support are just some of the med tech advances the new ARC training centre will facilitate.
Third and Fourth Guest: Andrew King Lecturer in climate science, School of Earth Sciences, University of Melbourne AND Roger Dougville, Senior lecturer in renewable energy, Monash University. IPCC report review.
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In the studio this week are Drs Linden, Ray and Shane.
News: getting the elderly to vaccinate against influenza via mail, boosting corn productivity; evolution, teeth and kangaroos and turbidity currents.
Today's first guest Matt Carter, PhD Student, Department of Archaeology and History, La Trobe University (in the studio) talks about marine archaeology, equipment, modelling and a M-24 Japanese submarine. Today's second guest Phoebe Lewis, PhD Student, RMIT University (in the studio) talks about studying birds in Antarctica.
Nobel Prize News: Chemistry - directed evolution of enzymes and proteins Francis Arnold and George Smith and Gregory Winter. Physics - laser tweezers and pulsed lasers.
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Dr Shane, Dr Ray and Holly bring you this week's science, including the nerve that links the brain and the gut, manta rays' feeding via ricochet filtration, virtual reality nausea, genetic control of mosquitoes, and PCBs accumulating in Killer Whales.
The team talk with Professor Lister Staveley-Smith from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research about his work using the Murchison Widefield Array telescope, being used to probe the Magellanic Cloud galaxies for cosmic rays, which originate in supernova remnants.
They also interview Dr Danielle Kennedy from the CSIRO about Active Integrated Matter, a program to create new technologies and businesses opportunities, what's next for advanced manufacturing - including food, and the $315billion digital opportunity report.
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In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG regular Dr Jen.
This week is a little different in that we have 3 very special guests: Holly, Cam and Sophie 3 of Dr Jen's current science communication students from the University of Melbourne.
News:
The team kick things off providing updates on; the phenomenon of ice volcanos in outer space, stem cell research and specifically the use of fat cells to produce human bone and the possibility of building structures above and below the water to stem the issue of sea levels rising due to melting ice caps / shifting glaciers.
Over to our students for some science:
Holly then shares some insight into Video game addiction. What is it? how does it work and do you qualify as a video game addict?
Sophie travels back in time to discuss Homosapiens and specifically how did we become the only human species that has managed to remain on earth; was it love or war?
Cam brings us back to today with the subject of Cognitive bias. Is it possible that the next World war would be fought in cyberspace and is it already happening? How is social media being used to provide unconscious bias?
More News:
Time for some good news stories;
Recent developments in Africa that have seen the use of DNA technology to catch the 3 largest elephant poachers in the world. Using science to measure exposure to certain things and the possible medical benefits in the future.
And finally the age old question;
What happens when you give an Octopus MDMA?
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Dr Shane and Dr Linden discuss bubble creation from soundwaves, a wearable ultrasound device and an experiment showing how climate change intensified Hurricane Florence.
First guest, Dr Simon Gross, Photonics Research Centre, Macquarie University tells us about his work in developing special techniques to make precision glass chips that can channel and process light in three dimensions.
Second guest, Jack Nun, Director of 'Science for All', tells us about his not-for-profit organisation that supports everyone in the world to get involved in shaping the future of human knowledge.
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Dr Jen and Chris KP join Dr Shane in the studio. First guest is Dr. Naomi Mathers, Deputy Chair at the Space Industry Association of Australia. Dr Mathers has been involved in the Australian space industry for 20 years, having worked at Australia's national space environmental test facility (AICT) testing Australian satellites, and the Victorian Space Science Education Centre (VSSEC) helping promote space science to Australian students. Second guest Dr Rachael Livermore, ARC DECRA Fellow, from the School of Physics at the University of Melbourne. With the launch of the Hubble Telescope replacement, the James Webb Telescope, pushed back 3 years by NASA, University of Melbourne astronomer Rachael Livermore explains why she and her colleagues understand the space agency's controversial decision and is available for interview today. Third guest is Anne Steinemann, Professor of Civil Engineering, Chair of Sustainable Cities from the Dept of Infrastructure Engineering at the University of Melbourne. Nearly all fragranced baby products and essential oils (both regular and "green") emit chemicals classified as hazardous, with no significant difference between the regular and green products. No law requires disclosure of all ingredients in a consumer product in Australia, or of any ingredients in a mixture called ""fragrance".
Einstein A Go Go - 2nd September 2018
Dr Linden, Dr Ray & Dr Shane
News items: El Nio, Southern Oscillation and the ENSO, Human induced earthquakes, CRISPR,
First guest: Levin Kuhlmann, PhD Centre for Human Psychopharmacology Swinburne University of Technology & Departments of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering The University of Melbourne. Epileptic seizure prediction techniques, more HERE
Second guest: Dr Nicki Cranna Project Officer - Neuroscience PhD Program | Project Manager (Communications) Melbourne Neuroscience Institute | Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences The University of Melbourne. SquareCell provides visual solutions for complex scientific and medical concepts. From journal cover art, illustrative figures, animations and interactive content, we aim to highlight the incredible beauty of the natural world and communicate the latest advances in cutting-edge research. Science communication HERE
Extra news items: The 2018 Eureka prize finalists.
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Dr Shane, Dr Ailie, Dr Laura, Dr Ray and Liv bring you the final Radiothon show for 2018! Subscribe here.
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In the studio this week for the First Stay Curious Radiothon show are Chris-KP, Dr.s Euan, Krystal, Linden, Jenny and Catherine and Shane.
News: birds on prozac, axolotl regeneration, weather facts, lost contacts, orders in blood, fire ants and robots, dinosaurs can sing photos show a kevin bacon shape on the surface of mars, aged cheese and biomass facts.
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In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Euan, Dr Laura and Chris KP.
The team kick things off with some science news.
First up, research from Cork, Ireland involving plankton, coral and underground carbon storage.
Secondly the team introduce the listeners to a fish that is the fastest known in the world at going from birth to reproduction in just 14 days.
Then finishing on a 60 year long experiment into the genetics behind breeding and domesticating Russian foxes that are friendly to humans.
First Guest: Simon Verdon - PHD Candidate Department of Ecology, Environment & Evolution at the school of Life Sciences at Latrobe University.
Simon joins the team in the studio to share some insight on the impacts of fire in the habitat and possible re-homing of the Mallee Emu-Wren which interestly is thought to be so small that if you weighed every single Emu-Wren in the world, it would weigh less than a full size Emu!
Second Guest: EAGG's own..... Dr Laura!
Dr Laura shifts seats this week (whilst still remaining in her usual physical seat) to enlighten the team and audience on the world of T cells and the use of vaccines to boost T cell levels in specific areas of the body to best fight area specific conditions.
Dr Euan then finishes things off this week giving us all a concise answer to the question; What is a micro biome? and sharing news regarding recent studies into changing biomes in both humans and Koalas through faecal transplant.
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Dr Shane, Dr Laura, Dr Linden and Dr Ray present a special episode on the citizen science community with an array of guests.
First guest: Caitlin Griffith, Community Education and Engagement Manager, Victorian National Parks Association discusses nature and reef watch projects.
Second guest: Fam Charko, Marine biologist, Port Phillip EcoCentre discusses plastic pollution in the bay.
Third guest: Tess Hayes, Citizen Science Officer, Environment Protection Authority Victoria discusses the Latrobe Valley dust study.
Fourth guest: Richard Akers, Waterwatch Coordinator, Melbourne Water Corporation, talks about waterways quality.
Fifth guest: Elisabeth Walsh, Citizen Scientist, talks about her love of native wildlife and her involvement in the protection of native animals.
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This week is Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Ray and a returning appearance of Dr Chromo (Jeff).
First guest is Dr Jacqui Donohue, research fellow at the Royal Women's Hospital and University of Melbourne. Health Minister Greg Hunt launched the National Action Plan for Endometriosis, a $4.5 million program designed to reduce delays in diagnosis, boost public awareness, and educate people about the often misunderstood disease. The plan aims to find new treatments for the condition that affects 10% of women. Second guest is Stephanie Jacobs MSc, PhD Candidate from the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment at Monash University. Heatwaves are the deadliest natural disaster in Australia and there is a greater risk of death from a heatwave in the city because cities are hotter at night due to the Urban Heat Island effect, where cities hold the heat from the day into the night. Her research looked at how we could hypothetically change the city to reduce temperatures during heatwaves, using a computational weather model on a supercomputer.
Einstein A Go Go - 22nd July 2018
Dr Krystal, Dr Ailie & Dr Shane
News items: The oldest baby snake found in amber, Cancer and complimentary medicine, The Parker Solar Probe.
First guest: Marie Fan, Monash University. Male purple-crowned fairy-wrens use their purple crowns to show off about their social status and strength, according to a new study by Monash biologists published today in the Journal of Animal Ecology.
Video and more HERE
Second guest: Andrew Hill, Latrobe University. ""My work looks at the role these extra cellular vesicles (EVs) play in diseases of the brain such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and prion diseases.""
Extra news items: Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society has launched ""Presenting my Local Weather"" apply HERE, Was Tindal the grandfather of climate science?
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It's another episode of Einstein A Go Go! With Dr Shane are Dr Linden and Dr Catherine; they discuss the effect of the Dingo Proof Fence on sand dune structure, the use of social media by scientists, and the search for extraterrestrial life in the solar system, and Dr Catherine's experience in the ABC's media residency program.
The team talk to Flinders University PhD student, Mira Beknazarova, about a life threatening parasitic worm that could be infecting up to 60% of vulnerable Australians in remote communities.
They also interview Dr Francine Marques from the Baker Institute, about her experience as biomed researcher and cancer patient, and her blog: http://chemoandbeauty.wixsite.com/chemo-and-beauty.
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In the studio this week are Dr. Euan, Dr. Jen, ChrisKP and Dr Shane.
News: Dingos in the Strezlecki Desert and how they change dune geomorphology, socially desirable strangulation, why spiders balloon and lion conservation.
Today's first guest(in the studio) Betty Zhang talks about Neuroscience and her Neuro day Conference for Secondary Students.
Today's second guest (in the studio) Dr. Christophe Pinte from Monash University talks about the discovery of planets in the protoplanetary disc surrounding the young star 14 HD 163296.
Today's third guest (in the studio) Assoc. Prof Vera Ignjatovi from the Department Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne of talks about Haemotology norms in children - Harmonising Age Pathology Parameters in Kids (HAPPI Kids).
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In the studio this week are Dr. Ailie and Dr Shane.
News: (From the Cassini mission) Saturn's moon Enceladus its geography and finding complex organic molecules there and research is showing how neuroplasticity works.
Today's first guests (in the studio) film-maker and visual artist Amiel Courtin-Wilson and producer Chris Luscri talk about their new collaboration Traces, which uses thermal imaging to record the final moments of dying in Amiel's TRACES project.
Today's second guests (in the studio) Professor Mark Cook, Acting Head, Melbourne Medical School, and Pip Karoly from the University of Melbourne talk about predicting epileptic seizures and the new device developed by them that's going to be produced by Cochlear.
Today's third guest (in the studio) talks about Robi Bonelli, a PhD student at the Bahlo lab, WEHI who talks about metabolomics, MacTel and also their work on campus for Queers in Science and about LGBTSTEM day.
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Dr Shane, Dr Ailie and Dr Ray discuss coral reefs adapting to sea level rise, snowshoe hares and using fiber-optic cables already on the ocean floor as seismic detectors.
First guest: Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne tells us about her work in the use of antibiotics in children.
Second guest: David Balding, Melbourne Integrative Genomics, University of Melbourne discusses his work in genomics.
Third guest: Aaron Warren, Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne talks about his research into Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a rare but severe form of epilepsy that typically begins in childhood.
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Dr Krystal joins Dr Shane in the studio. In news, cure for River Blindness approved by FDA and a discussion on whale sharks
First guest is Dr Sarah Dunstan from the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity. A study into the population and spread of tuberculosis-causing (TB) bacteria in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has found that more than half of cases can be attributed to one particular strain of the bacteria. A Melbourne-led international collaboration, sequenced the DNA from bacteria in TB patients Ho Chi Minh City. The findings concluded that the strain of TB-causing bacteria known as the Beijing lineage, was responsible for 59 per cent of infections. Second (and third) guests are Dr Mark Hulett and Dr Marc Kvansakul, from La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science. A team of scientists from Melbourne's La Trobe University has shown a protein found in a tobacco plant has the potential to fight life-threatening infectious diseases. The discovery could lead to the development of a new class of antibiotics and meet the challenge of rising antibiotic resistance. Third guest is Elaine Miles, Climate Data Analyst at the Bureau of Meteorology Melbourne Art conservationist and physicist with a PhD in Optics and Art Conservation, has monitored western style canvas paintings that were housed in the South East Asia region.
Einstein A Go Go - 10th June 2018
Dr Ewuan, Dr ChrisKP & Dr Shane
News items: New Australian research revels the humble bee has an understanding of the concept of ZERO! The relative position of things: a mouse model, New horizons mission jump starts!
First guest: Angelina Arora, Year 11 student at Sydney Girls High School has developed a new plastic! MORE
Second and third guest: A/Professor Megan Munsie Deputy Director University of Melbourne's Centre for Stem Cell Systems and heads the Ethics, Engagement and Policy unit of Stem Cells Australia. A refresher stems cells are their biological role. Check out Stem Cells Australia HERE ISSCR event HERE
Extra news items: Blue Tongue lizard communication.
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Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Laura, Dr Ray bring you this week's hottest science, including ice dunes on Pluto, cockroach milk, and the recent weather's tracking with the current climate models.
The team chat with Dr Aya Mousa (Monash University, Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation) about Vitamin D, how it works and what it does in various organs of the body.
They interview Dr Tan Nguyen (WEHI) about his work with a relatively unknown protein called SIDT2, which he found was important for the immune response during viral infection, warning uninfected cells of incoming infection so they are better prepared to fight off infection.
Their final guest is Dr Francine Marques, a National Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellow at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, about her investigation into the molecular genomics of hypertension - a major risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
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In the studio this week are Dr. Krystal, Dr. Ray, Dr. Linden and Dr Shane.
News: In preserving works of art it's sometimes necessary to remove adhesive tape using hydrogels.
Today's first guest (via Skype) Rachael Dudaniec from Macquarie University talks about damselflies who seem to be in distress.
Today's second guest (in the studio) Prof. Louis Moresi talks about plate tectonics, hotspots, Kilauea and computer modelling.
More News: the Keeling curve (why it's measured in Hawaii) reaching 410ppm CO2 in the atmosphere, ebola outbreak in the Congo and how modelling tools have evolved from previous outbreaks and the Sensory Scientific Exhibition at Monash (particularly aimed at the Vision Impaired) - Tickets here.
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In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Linden, Dr Ailie & Dr Ray
The team kick things off with some science news; This week's focus varies from Hippo poo killing fish in Africa, The science of how ice skating actually works & finally new ways to test heart cells using graphene (with amazing results).
First Guest: Is actually TWO guests this week. Associate Professor Andy Herries and his student Richard Curtis; both from Latrobe University.
Prof. Andy and Richard join the team in the studio to discuss the their studies into geological samples and enhancements in the area of 'Modern Humans'.
Second Guest: Dr Agustin Schiffrin - Chief Investigator within the Fleet Center & Senior Lecturer in School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University.
Dr Schiffrin joins the EAGG crew in the studio to discuss his exciting work on new materials including one of the most dynamic and capable materials; Bio-organisms.
The team finish up with one last bit of news about recent theories surrounding the Cambrian explosion finally some advice, don't believe everything you read!
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Einstein A Go Go - 13th May 2018
Dr Euan, Dr Jen, Dr Chris K.P. and Dr Shane
News items: Chytrid fungus effects on frogs, Tutankhamen's radar results, Behavioural science of dogs and jumping spiders.
First Guest: Elodie Camprasse PhD Deakin University ""Pint of science"" Bringing science to the pub!
More HERE
Second Guest: Dr Carlos Kuhn Postdoctoral researcher within FLEET Swinburne University of Technology's ultra-cold atomic gas group. ""Carlos' primary focus is a new quantum-gas microscope laboratory, the first of its kind in Australia, which will allow investigation of quantum effects at a macroscopic scale, key in FLEET's study of non-equilibrium physics""
Third Guest: Muthu Vellayappan PhD student Materials Science and Engineering, ""how 3D printed materials can geometrically stimulate heart cells to align and beat in time""
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Joining Dr Shane is Dr Ray, Dr Laura with two studio guests. In news, obesity is linked with fewer taste buds; Helium in the universe; and water purification. First guest is Rebecca Orrell-Trigg, PhD student within FLEET at RMIT University is using liquid metals to synthesise 2D (atomically thin) materials for use in future ultra-low energy electronic devices. The work allows her to apply her inorganic chemistry knowledge in a practical setting. Second guest is Professor Ingrid Scheffer from Austin Health. Families of children with severe epilepsies may be able to avoid having a second child born with the devastating disease, a collaborative study of 123 families with a child with a severe epilepsy, found that in 8 per cent of the families either the mother or the father also carried the genetic abnormality at very low levels, even though they did not have the disease.
In this special episode, Dr Shane is in the performance space with a live audience to celebrate 3RRR April Amnesty.
Guest Ashley Bush, Professor of Neuroscience, University of Melbourne discusses his amazing new work and clinical trial on Alzheimer's Disease.
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Dr Shane, Dr Ailie and Dr Krystal bring you this week's hottest science! They discuss industrialised society's traces in the geological record, flesh-eating bacteria, and the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef.
They chat to Dr Matthew Currell, hydrogiologist from RMIT University, about the limits of the modelling of groundwater flows.
They also speak with Professor Robyn E O'Hehir, Professor/Director, Allergy, Clinical Immunology & Respiratory Medicine, Central Clinical School, Monash University and Monash Partners, about her career with immunotherapy, dealing with hay fever, and the upcoming Day of Immunology.
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In the studio this week are Dr. Linden, Dr. Catherine and Dr Shane.
News: Discovering what the Mantis shrimp can see and the mortality of people with night sleep patterns.
Today's first guests (in the studio) Dr. David Farmer and Jackson Voorhaar from the Comedy festival talk about their show Why you're Not Dead Yet! and Dr. Farmer's work in neuroscience.
Tickets: http://www.looponline.com.au/event/micf-david-farmer-jackson-voorhaar-youre-not-dead-yet/
Today's second guest (in the studio) Associate Professor Marie Bismark, Melbourne University's School of Population and Global Health, who talks about their current series of papers on using data to identify practitioners at highest risk of complaints.
Today's third guest (in the studio) Dr. Karen Freilich from Monash University's Jean Hailes Research Unit talks about the Humerus Hacks podcast and sexual health and contraception.
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In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Euan & Dr Jen.
The team kick things off with some science news; covering a wide array of topics that include the use of Poo in space (and potentially back on earth) to create plastics; Technology being developed to potentially read peoples minds and the possible production of brain cells in 'older' people.
First Guest: Dr Christopher Gyngell - Department of Pediatrics at University of Melbourne.
Dr Chris joins the team in the studio to discuss the latest developments in alteration of genes. Specifically the science of CRISPR. What is it, how does it work and what are the ethical dilemmas involved.
Although only one formal guest today with the team, the Second Guest: Is our own EAGG Dr; Dr Euan.
Dr Euan leads the discussion with the team and shares insight into 'The extinction crisis'.
Where are we at? what is the latest? & What can we do?
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Dr Shane and Dr Lauren (via Skype from Ithaca NY) discuss what Lauren is up to after moving overseas to work at Cornell University on the bionic eye project, growing human organs and more on the NASA Juno jupiter mission.
Guest Sarah Mojarad, Lecturer of Engineering Writing + Medical Education at the University of Southern California, discusses her work in science communication and the use of social media as a tool for STEM.
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Joining Dr Shane In the studio this week is Dr Ray, Dr Krystal and Dr Linden. In news, plants and microbes can be friends; hookworms helping with diseases; and masers (microwave lasers). First guest is Dr Kate Sutherland and Dr Sarah Best, Stem Cells and Cancer Division, from the The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. The discovery of a Cancer 'signature' by Melbourne researchers could be a step toward a blood test for patients with an aggressive and hard to treat type of lung cancer. The research revealed a unique molecular signature that could, in the future, be used to develop a simple blood test for these cancers. The next guest is Professor Leigh Ackland, Director of the Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology at Deakin University. A world-first study of pregnant women has shown in humans for the first time that pregnancy can induce long-term epigenetic changes to our bodies, with major implications for understanding, preventing and treating disease. Deakin University scientists have discovered that pregnancy can cause long-term changes to the way women's genes behave, which could affect the future health of them and their children.
Einstein A Go Go - 18th March 2018
Dr Catherine, Dr Linden & Dr Shane
News items: Biological changes in aging, global rainfall data by the hour.
First Guest: Professor Wendy Erber, Dean of Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
A new and highly sensitive way of monitoring leukaemia cells in the blood.
Second Guest: Adam J. Walker, PhD, School of Medicine - Faculty of Health Deakin University
Investigating novel approaches to treating psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder) as well as schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorders, and substance use disorders
MORE HERE
Third Guest: Matthew Marino RMIT University
Teaching and research areas focused around aerodynamics, aircraft design, fluid dynamics, sustainable aviation, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and UAS operations.
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Dr Shane, Dr Euan and Chris KP bring you the week's hottest science! They chat about fake news, dinosaurs that dropped their tails, termites being reclassified as cockroaches, and shark populations in isolated areas of the Indian Ocean.
They speak with Dr Laura Downie from the Downie Laboratory - Anterior Eye, Clinical Trials and Research Translation Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne, about her unit's research into improving the standards of eye care within the community. In particular, they discuss Dry Eye Disease.
They also interview Kate Kenfield, Empathy Educator and Creator of ""Tea and Empathy"", from the School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne, who is doing some very interesting work on training medicos, scientists etc in empathy.
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In the studio this week are Dr. Ray and Dr Shane.
News: there is no time for news this week.
Today's first guest (via Skype) Dr. Teresa Ubide from the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland who talks about crystals forming inside volcanos as they erupt.
Today's second guest (in the studio) Dr. Hayley Dickinson who talks about the difficulties women face in research and nutrition during pregnancy.
Today's third guest (in the studio) Dr. Kate Fox from the School of Engineering, RMIT University who talks about patient specific hip implants using 3D printing.
Today's fourth guest (in the studio) Dr. Anita Goh from Academic Unit for Psychiatry of Old Age, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne talks about dementia, Huntington's disease and Homeward bound.
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In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Ray & Dr Krystal.
The team kick things off with some Science News:
The team discuss the use of Sentinel hives in Australia to protect our biodiversity, an upcoming experiment involving a mega sized black hole to better prove Einstein's theory of general relativity and archaeogenetics; specifically comparing domesticated and wild horses.
First Guest: Andrew Katsis - Behavioural Ecologist at Deakin University.
Andrew joins the team in the studio to discuss recent studies into the communication and learning of birds whilst still an embryo.
Second Guest: Jessica Miller - Murdoch Children's research institute.
Jessica and the team discuss the pro's and con's of mothers taking antibiotics during pregnancy.
Wrapping things up the team share some more science news:
On what is an ever exciting 3RRR BBQ day, the team discuss both the event and;
We gain insight and hear about recent study into waterborne diseases and more specifically the testing processes, ethical dilemmas and risks involved with such testing.
The team finishes up discussing recent news of Neanderthal artwork found in Spain.
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Dr Shane, Dr Catherine. Dr Linden and Dr Elaina discuss Facebook usage, lightning, new exoplanets, Bornean orangutan population decline and the two guests team up later in the show to discuss the science meets parliament event.
First guest: Dr Clare Fedele, Senior Postdoctoral Fellow and Communications Coordinator, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre tells us about her cancer research which is focused on improving our fundamental understanding of cancers to enable precision medicine and more personalised treatment of people with cancer.
Second guest: Dr Karen Lamb, researcher and consultant statistician at the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition at Deakin University in Melbourne discusses how your post code relates to your health and the role of urban planning. Scientists have lacked long-ranging data and the correct data measurements, but Dr Karen's research is developing these for future research.
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Chris KP, Dr Jenny and Dr Euan join Doctor Shane in the studio. Woodpeckers, Cheddar Man and carnivorous plants round out the news.
First guest on the phone is Mel Cosentino, a conservation biologist with a special interest in the impact of human activities on marine mammals from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.
Second guest in the studio is Dr Erin McAllum, NHMRC Dementia Research Development Fellow. Her current research is focussed on dementia with Lewy bodies - a common form of dementia but one that is relatively under-researched. It has a large degree of pathological and symptomatic overlap with Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease and there is a growing school of thought that these diseases actually exist as a spectrum, rather than as separate diseases.
Einstein A Go Go - 4th February 2017
Dr Laura, Dr Ray & Dr Shane
First Guest: Dr. Kylie Soanes, Clean Air and Urban Landscapes Hub, Threatened Species Research Hub, National Environmental Science Programme, School of Ecosystem and Forest Science, University of Melbourne. Identifying threatened species, generating and evaluating supportive strategies. More here
Second Guests:
Professor Peter F.M. Choong, Sir Hugh Devine Chair of Surgery Head, University of Melbourne Department of Surgery and Professor Jane Gunn, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne.
Treatment for osteoarthritis sufferers such as joint replacement surgery and monitoring patient outcomes through surveys.
News items:
Neuroplasticity and the trimming of mice whiskers, plastic in oceans and coral reefs, The $100,000,000 space holiday!
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Dr Shane, Dr Jeff, Dr Jen, Dr Euan, Dr Linden and Dr Laura bring you the last Einstein A Go Go for the year, with the year in review: lots of new species, animal intelligence, giant penguin fossils, the end of the Cassini-Huygens mission, how birds warn each other, and physics of pouring wine without drips.
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In the studio this week are Dr Shane, ChrisKP and Dr Euan.
News: cockroaches and their gait, kayaking and the environment, Boeing want to get to Mars first and Gay Marriage.
First guest (in the studio) - Jacinta Humphrey PhD candidate at La Trobe University and member of the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria talks about Swamp Skinks.
Second Guest (in the studio) - Kim Johnson from ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Cell Walls in the School of BioSciences, University of Melbourne talks about how that organs initiate, grow and develop remains a key question in both plant and animal biology.
Third Guest (in the studio) - Jaclyn Pearson from Centre of Innate Immunity and Infectious Diseases at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research talks about E. coli.
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In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Ray & Dr Jen.
The team kick the show off with some Science news. Answering some of the age old questions; How do Scallops see? Historically is there any proof to the roles men and women have played in home life? And what is gravitational wave detection?
First Guest: Professor Russell Boyce - Space Director at UNSW.
Professor Boyce shares with the team the latest on the University of New South Wales involvement in launching the 'Buccaneer cube satellite' into space.
Second Guest: Jake Martin - PHD Candidate in Biological Sciences at Monash University.
Jake joins the team in studio to discuss his work on the Biological effects that occur in our environment, more specifically our water systems due to the use of prescription medication by humans.
Third Guest: Helen Green - Geo-chemist from the University of Melbourne.
Helen shares with the team and EAGG listeners her work and the geochemical techniques in dating Austrlia's Aboriginal rock art. How does this work? and in a nutshell, what is 'Carbon dating'?
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In the studio this week post radiothon are Dr Laura, Dr Krystal, Dr Ray and Dr Shane.
News: Mosquito smartphone app.s from Oxford (humbug) and Standford Universities (abuzz); bacteriophages; the changes in light pollution and how climate change will change volcanic activity. The First guest (in the studio) is Romy Zyngier from The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning who talks about soil, biochar, soil libraries and The Homeward Bound program. The Second Guests (in the studio) is Dr Shalin Naik from The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, who talks about the global HCA.
(More) News: Thunderstorms and nuclear reactions; changing musical taste; and Brexit vs. Science funding.
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Chris KP, Dr Ray and Tall Poppy Dr Catherine, joins Dr Shane in the studio. In news, stromatolites, microfibre sensors and more data from New Horizon's Pluto flyby.
First guest is Rebecca Delconte, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute PHD student and winner of the 2017 Picchi Award for Excellence in Cancer Research. Rebecca's work has helped to advance our understanding of basic natural killer (NK) cell biology and identified NK cells as an important immune cell target in cancer immunotherapy.
Second guest Professor David Kennedy, researcher in Classics and Ancient History from the University of Western Australia, has used Google Earth imagery to identify almost 400 previously undocumented stone structures known as 'Gates' in Saudi Arabia. While we tended to think of Saudi Arabia as largely barren mountains and desert, it was also home to an immense number of archaeological sites yet to be identified.
Einstein A Go Go - 12th November 2017
Dr Lyndon & Dr Shane
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First Guest: Anthony Rea Chief data Officer BOM. Data governance and policy, acquisition strategy (planning our observation networks), partners (including satellite operators) and data quality.
Second Guest: Professor Jenny Graves - Winner of the PM's prize for Science 2017 La Trobe University. La Trobe University geneticist and Distinguished Professor Jenny Graves AO has been awarded Australia's most coveted science prize - the $250,000 Prime Minister's Prize for Science. Professor Graves is the first La Trobe academic to win the award. She is also the first woman to be individually recognised by this prize. It places her in outstanding company; previous winners include Australian scientists who helped eradicate smallpox, developed the wireless Internet and developed the first cancer vaccine. Jenny's research uses the genetic diversity of Australia's unique mammals to make discoveries that have shed new light on the genetic function and evolution of mammals, including humans.
News Items: Human organoids - development and use in testing new drugs in animal models.
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Dr Shane and Dr Linden talk statistics, before a feature interview with Cara Santa Maria from the podcast, Talk Nerdy.
Tickets for her show are available from Think, Inc.
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In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Ray.
This week the team are alone in the studio, but fear not, they have an extensive interview recorded earlier with a very special guest.
First Guest: Ben Goldacre - Physician / Academic & science writer.
Ben Goldacre is best known to us all as the author of 'Bad Science' as well as his work for the Guardian under the same name.
Ben and Dr. Shane kick things off talking about Epidemiology, what is it? and how did Ben become creator of 'Bad Science' and a leading de-bunker in the science world.
The conversation delves deeper as they cover (among other things) Science in the media, popular misconceptions on health science and also the issues facing clinical trials; sharing some unknown truths along the way.
This interview is a must listen.
Dr Shane and Dr Ray mix things up and finish with science news focusing on recent developments relating back to work made famous by Einstein himself.
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Dr Shane, Dr Ailie, Dr Linden and Andrea from the BoM are in the studio on this weather and climate special show to discuss cyclones, tornados, severe weather outlook, heatwaves, bush fire and more.
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Dr Jen, Dr Euan and Kris KP join Dr Shane in the studio to discuss spring, sleeping (in MRI machines) and bees.
The studio guest is Associate Professor Kate Hoy from Monash Alfred Psychiatric Research Centre at Monash University. She is trialling the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in Alzheimer's patients. This involves stimulating the brain daily using TMS for a number of weeks to get the brain cells 'firing' which increases their activity. Eventually, this leads to stronger connections and communication throughout the brain. It's hoped this will bring an improvement in cognition following active treatment, and over time, perhaps a slowing of the progression of the illness.
Einstein A Go Go - 1st October 2017
Dr Krystal, Dr Lyndon, Dr Liv & Dr Shane
News items: Australian giant mega-fauna, Evaporation as a renewal energy source, getting humans to Mars, Australian space agency.
First Guest: Dr Alex Held, Group Leader Landscape Intensification, CSIRO Earth observation, Radar imaging of crops and deforestation.
Dr Lyndon: Public holiday science
Dr Chrystal: Application of artificial intelligence to science and medicine.
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This week, Dr Shane and Dr Jen welcome Dr Jen's science communication students into the studio to present the show! Over to Richard, Rosie, Nancy and Molly...
They discuss the science of sleep, shark aging, Victoria's volcanos, artificial structures interfering with bats' navigation, urban beekeeping, global seismology via satellite, treating depression with sleep deprivation, and increased mutations in older men's sperm.
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In the studio this week are Dr. Jeff, Dr. Catherine, Dr. Jen and Dr Shane.
News: Bacteria on teeth is environmental not genetic, smoking outside health facilities, tattoo ink and its movement through the body's transport systems and zero and the Bakhshali manuscript.
First guests: (in the studio) are Cassie Nolan and Charlie Medic science students from Monash University who are investigating the spread of Rainbow Lorikeets across Victoria. 'Where's Lori?' is a 'pop up' citizen science project running through the month of September, 2017. There are also some awesome prizes to be won for participants. https://www.facebook.com/whereslori/ https://www.instagram.com/wheresloriproject/
Second guests: (in the studio) are Jacinta Den Beston (UoM) and Tanya Hill (Planetarium - Scienceworks) talk about visting astro/cosmo-nauts and the Astrolight Festival 2017.
Third guest: (in the studio) is Yen Ying Lim from the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health who talks about Alzheimer's disease and the Healthy Brain Project.
Dr. Shane talks about (well mentions) the Cassini spacecraft (again!).
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In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Jen & Chris KP.
The team kick things off with some science news; sharing updates on A.I developments on Facebook, news from Saturn and Pluto and the 40th anniversary of Voyager.
First Guest: Associate Professor Conor Hogan - Latrobe Institute of Molecular science.
Connor and the EAGG team discuss the exciting new world of Molecular measurement and other scientific development using mobile phones.
Second Guest: Dr Jeremy Silver & Associate Professor Ed Newbigin - Pollen count group at University of Melbourne.
What is the Pollen count group, what is new in the world of pollen and how exciting do they use their research?
Third Guests: Rosemary Millen - PHD Candidate at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre & St Vincent's hospital.
Rosemary joins the team in the studio to discuss the immune system and more specifically it's effect on Cancer cells and vice versa.
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Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr Linden and Dr Ray are in the studio on this father's day show to discuss the father of global warming: Guy Callendar, Eureka awards and Dr Lauren's final show before moving overseas.
First guest: Professor Michael Fuhrer, Director, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics, Monash University discusses his seven year program into developing technologies to solve the power consumption issues of current electronic components as limitations of manufacturing with silicon are now looming.
Second guest: Guillermo A. Narsilio, ARC Future Fellow, Geotechnical Engineering, University of Melbourne talks about the $11 billion Metro Tunnel rail link project and the opportunity to tap into the geothermal energy underground which has the potential to significantly cut the power cost of keeping the stations cool in summer and heated in winter.
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Dr Ray joins Dr Shane in the studio with two studio guests.
First guest is Rachel Fetherston Co-Founder and Publications Authority, Wild Melbourne.
Wild Melbourne, a nature engagement charity that seeks to communicate the value of nature through science, art, community projects and storytelling. The team at Wild Melbourne will soon be launching a national brand, Remember The Wild, to broaden their reach and include more Australians in their mission to bring nature into the everyday.
Second Guest is Dr Karen Lamb, from the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) at Deakin University.
Dr Karen has been welcomed to the inaugural 2017 ""Superstars of STEM"" Program. The program aims to raise the profile of Australia's most dynamic female scientists and technologists. They will then be provided with opportunities to act as role models to inspire young women and girls.
Einstein A Go Go - 20th August 2017
Dr Euan, Dr Krystal, Dr Lyndon, Dr American Lauren, Dr Catherine, Dr Aussie Lauren Dr Jeff, Dr Chris KP & Dr Shane
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News items: What makes the fastest animals on earth?, Something in soap downgrades sperm quality, what is it?, Where is the 'Dead Zone'?, rates of arthritis, Viral DNA in pigs coming back to life, How long does it take a goldfish to make a beer?
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The team also discuss bendable batteries, and sequencing the genomes from the leather book bindings, snake skins evolving as a result of pollution, microbial batteries, long-lived deep sea tube worms, a new molecule that could prevent cavities, and scientist anniversaries.
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In the studio this week are Dr. Linden, Dr. Lauren II, Dr. Ray and Dr Shane.
News: Snow in Australia, Neutrino detection, Crown of Thorns Sea Stars nocturnal observation, TESS - transiting exoplanet survey satellite (and camera technology).
Today's guest (in the studio) is Professor Doug Hilton - WEHI Director, who talked about his background, research, funding, Venetoclax in the treatment of CLL and all things commercialisation.
Dr. Linden talks about getting involved in some local citizen science - The Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society are organising a citizen science workshop at the University of Melbourne.
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In the studio this week with Dr Shane is colleagues Dr Laura, Dr Lauren and Dr Ray.
The team kick things off with some science news, starting with a recent study into the major decline in western males sperm count, moving then into recent research into the brain of the dragonfly. The team then share some developing research into increasing nutrients in watersources caused by run off.
First Guest: Linda McIver - Head of learning and digital technology at the John Monash science school.
Dr McIver explains what it means to be 'Superstar of STEM' , training female scientists to be more media savvy and also growing the profile of computer science in schools.
Second Guest: Geoff Faulkner - University of QLD - Inaugural fellow of recent 25 million dollar program from CSL.
Geoff shares some insight explaining the world of Mobile DNA that CSL awarded with the recent grant.
Third Guest: Dr Courtney Ennis - Latrobe University
Dr Courtney joins the team in the studio to discuss his ongoing work on the chemical reactions in the solar system.
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Dr Shane, Dr Laura, Dr Linden and Dr Ray discuss the T-rex dinosaur speed, fish under stress, cost of CO2 on future generations, extensive look at coastal erosion, how Tuna fish use their lymphatic system and mosquito population control in California.
First guest: Luke A. Connal, Senior Lecturer and veski Innovation Fellow, University of Melbourne discusses research developing a unique self-healing gel that could potentially be used to prevent screens from cracking, or 'heal' themselves if they do.
Second guest: Dr Nic Veldhuis and Dr Angus Johntson, ARC Centre for Bio Nano Science tell us all about an immersive VR event called ""Journey Inside a Human Cell"". For more details visit http://www.openhousemelbourne.org/buildings/monash-institute-of-pharmaceutical-sciences
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Dr Lauren and Dr Krystal join Dr Shane in the studio.
In news this week - animated gifs in bacteria, Juno's images from Jupiter's Great Red Spot, and water bears! First studio guest is Dr Sue Barrell, Chief Scientist and Group Executive, Science and Innovation, Bureau of Meteorology.
Sue's role as Chief Scientist is about leading and connecting science across the Bureau, in making sure that we do the science we need to do, both at the practical applications level (new models, forecasting applications etc) and at the 'breakthrough' level (innovative new ideas). Second guest is Melissa Mulraney from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. A good night sleep is as important as a healthy diet and exercise for children to be happy and healthy. Children with ADHD are at high risk of experiencing sleep problems. Melissa co-authored a paper on sleep problems in children with ADHD investigating how consistent parents were in sticking to daily routines within the household, and whether the child had good sleep hygiene.
Einstein A Go Go - 9th July 2017
Dr Linden, Dr Jen, Dr Chris KP, & Dr Shane
First guest: Neil Degrasse Tyson - ""American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. Since 1996, he has been the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Centre for Earth and Space in New York City. The centre is part of the American Museum of Natural History, where Tyson founded the Department of Astrophysics in 1997 and has been a research associate in the department since 2003.""
""Not only are we in the universe, but the universe is in us""
""We are not literally, but figuratively stardust""
Second guest: Professor Mark Dawson, University of Melbourne
""The ""gene hunting"" aspect of cancer research has for years been the stuff of headlines, thanks to discoveries like the mutations in several genes linked to a higher breast cancer risk.""
News items: Ornithologists have discovered the Palm Cockatoo deliberately and repeatedly performs rhythmic beats to attract females. The link between the sense of smell and metabolism in mice, how your poo is related to your brain.
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Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Lauren and Dr Catherine bring you this week's hottest science, including Victoria's driest June on record, new research into safe levels of air pollution, Japan's moonshot, defensive behaviour in different coloured fairy wrens, delivering the flu vaccine via a band-aid, and petunias' fragrance.
The team talk to Peter Scales, Director of Engagement at the Melbourne School of Engineering, about the Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School, and also about his work with water recycling programs around the world.
They also interview Professor Benjamin Solomon from the Department of Medical Oncology at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and also Dr Clare Weeden from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research, about their work with different types of lung cancer.
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In the studio this week are Dr. Linden, Dr. Lauren II, Dr. Ray and Dr Shane.
News: Cowherd Mathematics, Global risk of deadly heatwave events, The shape of eggs, Coronal mass solar ejections and thanks to listener Guy on the discussion around the use of CO2 capture discussion.
The First guest (in the studio) is Professor Brian Smith, Head of the School of Molecular Sciences, Latrobe University who talks about molecular modelling.
The Second Guest (in the studio) is Saskia Freytag, Researcher at Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research who talks about how she started in mathematics and her research analysing big data relating to gene expression in the post-mortem brain. http://choosemaths.org.au/
More News: Comparing modern blue-green algae with 100 year old blue-green algae and the origin of deadly viruses (to humans).
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In the studio this week with Dr Shane is colleagues Dr Catherine, Dr Lauren and Dr Jeff.
After swapping stories and tips on mattresses, the team delve into some science related news.
News from a recent winner of the Kyoto Prize who has been working on a new strain on wheat. Next up, A science version of Tinder? Can this readily made application style information searching be useful? The topic shifts to babies, placenta and technology meeting biology and finishes with the latest research into space sugar coming from the ever impressive ALMA.
First Guest: Dr Kevin Rowe - Museum Victoria.
Dr Rowe has recently spent time in the Indonesian rainforests searching for some 25 known species of rats specific to the area, but what he (and his team) found was 5 new species, including the now award winning 'Slender Rat'.
Second Guest: Professor Ralph Hayes - School of earth sciences / Peter Cook centre for carbon capture storage research at University of Melbourne.
Professor Hayes answers questions and explains to the team (and 3RRR audience) What carbon capture and storage is, how it works and why this somewhat controversial research is important for our future.
The team finish up discussing the latest in the arguement of 'Was the mighty T-Rex covered in scales? or feathers as it has recently been claimed?' with supporting recent research news
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Dr Shane, Dr Laura, Dr Euan and Chris KP discuss 300,000 human fossils, zombie beetles, mushroom fossils, mass of a white dwarf star, projecting images inside the womb, crumb-free bread destined for space, top shelf whiskey test and the sound of bees.
In a pre-recorded interview, Dr Jane Goodall explains what studying chimpanzees can teach us about being human and discusses environmental issues.
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Joining Dr Shane on the show is Dr Lauren and Dr Ray. On the phone is Professor Richard Wilkinson, Emeritus Professor of Public Health at the University of Nottingham. Professor Wilkinson's research has uncovered that economic inequality is the key driver for numerous health (and social) problems in developed countries such as Australia. Second guest is Amy Winship from Monash University's Biomedicine Discovery Institute. Her research proposal directly addresses two of the greatest challenges in reproductive medicine: 1) impaired fertility in older women and 2) Egg damage and death in women during anti-cancer treatments. Guest 3 is Dr Katherine Gibney, from the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity. Dr Katherine found that from 1991-2011 some diseases (e.g. measles) became less common through immunisation. Other diseases (e.g., chlamydia infection, influenza, pertussis) became more common, partly through improved diagnostic tests and increased testing. These results are being used to prioritise diseases for public health intervention. Final guest is Dr Calum Roberts, Monash Children's Hospital. Every year in Australia, more than 7000 babies born prematurely require breathing support. Dr Roberts' research examined High Flow, an increasingly popular type of breathing support for use in premature babies.
Einstein A Go Go - 28th May 2017
Dr Laura, Dr Krystal, Dr Ray & Dr Shane
News items: The flamingo stance hypothesis, Where did all that whale come from?, North American Cicada growth.
First Guest: Peter Veth, UWA Centre for Rock Art Research brings us information regarding the earliest evidence found for aboriginal people living on the Australian coast. More HERE
Second Guest: Linden Ashcroft Senior researcher at Universitat Rovira i Virgili in southern Catalonia, Spain tells us about her observations of pre-industrial climate. More HERE
Added News: New images from Jupiter HERE, 33% of bee loss in America HERE
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Dr Shane, Dr Lauren and Dr Jeff bring you this week's hottest science, including plasma jet engines, atom-wide wires and super-thin hologram media, a study about community responses to various childhood disease treatments, and data aggregation for crime-fighting, and news from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology conference. The team chat with Verity Morgan-Schmidt, CEO of Farmers for Climate Action, an organisation of farmers who are concerned about the impacts of climate change. They also interview Dr Astrid Zeman, Research Fellow - Human Vision, Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences at The University of Melbourne who tests how computer models of human vision perform when presented with visual illusions.
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In the studio this week are Dr. Jen, Dr. Euan, Chris KP and Dr Shane.
Today's Program is Entirely News: Homo Naledi in South African Caves. Pristine fossilised ankylosaur found. The correlation between sleep deprivation and pain perception (similar research). Combating mosquito born diseases by changing mosquito genetics vs with Walbachia bacteria.
Stradavari instruments, welding goggles and acoustics. Polar bears switching diet due to climate change. Science, Beauty and distraction. NASA has announced the Orion test flights have been delayed.
National Parks and noise pollution. Scarring and mussels. Male great tits are fussy about their neighbours.
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In the studio this week with Dr Shane is colleagues Dr Catherine, Dr Lauren and Dr Ray.
The team kick things off with science news.
News this week include recent studies into the physiological adaptations of long distance runners, what makes them so good at running so fast,. and for so long? Next up the team discuss bio-engineering advancements surrounding prosthetics that can see and finally ask the question; When you see food, what makes you know its food and that you want to eat it?
First Guest: Damian Belobrajdic - Senior Research scientist at CSIRO.
Damian joins the team in the studio to discuss a new calcium rich milk-alternative derived from Seaweed and Lobster shell that is being developed.
Second Guest: John Hornbuckle - Associate professor at the centre for regional & Rural futures at Deakin University.
John shares insight into technology advancements in the area of Agriculture and farming variability utilising satellites to monitor growth performance and management.
Third Guest: Liz Spry - from the centre for Adolescent health at Murdoch children's research institute.
Liz joins the team in the studio sharing details of her work on 200 stories, a long-standing study into adolescent health
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Dr Shane, Dr Lauren (US) and Dr Ray discuss ancient DNA in soil, horse domestication and NASA Cassini mission update.
First guest: Abigail Harrison, founder of The Mars Generation, tells us all about her fascination with space exploration and her personal aspirations in this pre-recorded interview. Visit http://www.themarsgeneration.org for more information.
Second guest: Dr Thomas Newsome, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Deakin University discusses his studies into dingoes in Central Australia and his post-doctoral research into populations of grey wolves in the US. Visit https://www.deakin.edu.au/research/research-news/articles/are-we-re-domesticating-the-wolf for more informantion.
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Joining Dr Shane is Dr Lauren (US), Dr Laura, Dr Ray. First guest in the studio is Dr Michelle Hall - Research Fellow from the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Dept of Physiotherapy at The University of Melbourne. Her current research focuses on how osteoarthritis develops in young and middle-aged individuals following injury and surgery, and how exercise can ultimately improve quality of life for people living with osteoarthritis. Second guest is Professor Sharon Lewin, Director, Doherty Institute. Day of immunology approaches so Professor Sharon discusses the three biggest infections - influenza, Dengue fever and HIV. Dr Chris Hurren from Deakin University comes into the studio to explain why our denim jeans are destroying the planet. The Genioz study aims to investigate the Australian public's expectations of personal genomics. Link http://www.genioz.net.au/
Einstein A Go Go - 16th April 2017
Dr Jeff, Dr Laura, Dr Lauren & Dr Shane
First and second guests: Professor David Tarlinton, Head of Department of Immunology and Pathology and NHMRC Principal Research Fellow, Monash University and Dimitra Zotos, Senior Research Fellow, Monash University.
Details of World day of Immunology 29th April 2017. Get down to the vaccination caf! We find out what it's like to be an immunologist!
Third Guest: Andrea Boyd, Space Applications Services for ESA - European Space Agency discusses the function ESA plays in space, the ISS and beyond.
News items: New grant applications with Self Organised Fund Allocation (S.O.F.A.), courtship of jumping spiders, Perfume and air-freshener effects on society, Cassini mission updates.
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Dr Shane, Dr Jen, Andrea and Dr Euan bring you all the week's hottest science, including the wild weather across Melbourne and Australia, cephalopods modifying their own RNA, cannibalism in early human ancestors, and the Cassini spacecraft's Grand Finale.
The team talk to Dr Lincon Stamp from the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne about the work done by a Melbourne research team involving Stem cell transplants that offer hope for sufferers of gut disorders.
They also chat with Dr Sarah Stephenson, Neurogenetics Researcher at the Bruce Lefroy Centre for Genetic Health Research, and Honorary in the Deptartment of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, about the use of genetically diverse mouse colonies, which. she hopes will fast-track her studies of Parkinson's disease.
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In the studio this week post radiothon are Chris KP, Dr Lauren II and Dr Shane.
News: Fang Blennies venom, Heart Tissue on spinach tissue, Asteroid BZ509's orbit.
The First guest (in the studio) is Prof Jamie Rossjohn, Head, Infection and Immunity Program, Monash University who talks about the immune system and how it goes wrong and how to treat that.
The Second Guest (in the studio) is Dr Margie Danchin, Paediatrician, Department of General Medicine, The Royal Children's Hospital talks about vaccination and parental concerns about immunisation aversity. SARAH project.
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Einstein A Go Go - 29th March 2017
Dr Shane is joined in the studio with colleagues Dr Lauren, Dr Ailie, Dr Ray.
News items:
The team discuss everything from; The Worlds largest artificial sun in Cologne, Germany - What exactly are they doing with it? World Meteorological day, 11 brand new types of clouds, King Snake and recent updates relating to the budget from the usually innovative Canada
First Guest:
Dr Karla Hutt - Monash Biomedical discovery institute at Monash University.
Dr Carla explains her work on reproductive lifespans and possible methods of extending fertility; a subject that recently resulted in her winning the Outstanding Woman in science fellowship from Monash University.
Second Guest:
Dr Lauren Sosdian - Translating research co-ordinator Melbourne & Part of the Carlton Connect program.
Dr Lauren shares with the team her recent work on all things Knee Osteoarthritis and more specifically knee replacement surgeries.
The team can't go too long without delving into the ever amazing world of space, this week they discuss news regarding the 'Planet formally known as... Pluto!'
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Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr Jeff and Dr Catherine discuss stem cell study, blood test for autism, social media use and medical marijuana oxford study.
First guest: Dr Helen Czerski, University College London, BBC, tells us all about her work with ocean bubbles and how they interact with the atmosphere.
Second guest: Dr Chengxue Helena Qin, Senior Research Officer, Heart Failure Pharmacology, Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute discusses her research on heart attacks.
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This week Dr Jenny, Dr Euan and Dr Chris join Dr Shane in the studio.
In news, mitochondrial genomes helps track the movements of Indigenous Australia over the last 50,000 years; Neanderthals store DNA of their meals in their dental plaque; virtual reality; and bees.
Recorded interview with Mathew Noyes, software lead at NASA Johnson Space Centre's Hybrid Reality Lab.
Guess on the phone is Don Bradshaw, Chair of Zoology and Senior Honorary Research Fellow from the University of Western Australia, His new study into honey bees has revealed the significant effect human impact has on a bee's metabolism, and ultimately its survival.
Einstein A Go Go - 5th March 2017
Dr Lauren, Dr Ailie, Dr Ray and Dr Shane
News items: Amazonian DNA domestication, Bacterial microfossil filaments and storing information in DNA.
First Guest: Carmel Johnson spent a year on a mission for Hawaii Space Analog Simulation (HI-SEAS). The aim of the mission was to explore possible difficulties encountered while on a mission to Mars. More HERE
Second Guest: Dr Begoa Heras Australian Research Council Future Fellow College of Science, Health and Engineering. New approaches to deal with antibiotic resistance focusing on making pathogens non virulent. More HERE
Third Guest: Amelia Formby MSc BSc Uni Melb, BVA Monash will soon conduct a research project called ""Wing Threads"" exploring the migration of Shorebirds (the size of timtams!) from Australia to Siberia. More HERE
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Dr Shane is joined by Dr Ailie and Dr Ray, to chat about Antarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf, new insights into the evolution of gills, the proposed continent of Zealandia, and the newly discovered Trappist 1 planetary system.
The team talk to Dr Ronelle Welton from the Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Melbourne, about the Australian Venomous Injury Project (AVIP). The project aims to develop a comprehensive epidemiological, sociological and geospatial system for collating, curating and analysing venomous bite and sting related injury datasets from multiple sources.
They also interview Dr Robyn Schofield from the School of Earth Sciences at The University of Melbourne about the damage to the atmosphere resulting from the use of fossil fuels, and what society can do about it.
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In the studio this week are Dr Lauren, Dr Catherine and Dr Shane. The First guest (in the studio) is Lucy Weaver from CSIRO talking about how smart polymers are used for cleaning up salty wastewater and famelab. The Second Guests (in the studio) are Professor David Huang and Dr Mary Ann Anderson from Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research talk about their history and their group's discovery of a groundbreaking drug for leukaemia treatment. News: Zika virus, active Vitamin D and childhood asthma. Remember, ""Science is everywhere"", including: Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein A Go Go Twitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo and every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.
The week in the studio; Dr Shane is joined by colleagues Dr Euan, Dr Jen & Chris KP (as well as a plethora of guests!)
First Guest: Soren Hermansen (Director of Energy Academy)
Joining the team in the studio to talk about the sustainable living festival and share news from his home island in Denmark which has had amazing advances in renewable and sustainable energy.
Second Guest: Scott Mueller (Associate professor at the Doherty Institute)
Scott answers questions from the team on the subject of Lymph Nodes. What are they? Why are they there? What do they do? and how many do we have?
Third Guest: Chris Bolton (Particulate fluids processing centre - University of Melbourne)
As well as working alongside our own EAGG regular Dr Ray, Chris has been lucky enough to be part of the team that has developed a new piece of imagery equipment which has assisted in greater access to analyse Nano scale particles, particularly those that won't sit still.
The team then discuss the recent speaking event from the legendary Sir David Attenborough, sharing some previously unknown facts about the household favourites early days in the business.
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Dr Shane and Dr Ailie sprint back into the studio for the first action packed show of the year. They kick off with some strange science news on the vitamin B3 deficiency effect on hamster population, AI detection of skin cancer, NASA study of twin astronauts and the Doomsday Clock update.
First guests: Mitchell Nothling, Particulate Fluids Processing Centre, University of Melbourne discusses research designing new enzyme mimics inspired by nature and employing the mechanism of natural enzymes for industrial application as synthetic catalysts.
Second guest: Clare Weeden, WEHI, discusses her research into lung damage and how stem cells repair our lungs as they constantly breathe in contaminants from air pollution to cigarette smoke and the possible causes of lung cancer.
Third guest: Professor Patrick Humbert, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, discusses cancer research into prevention therapeutics to help tumours to reorganise themselves, thereby stopping the cancer's growth and spread.
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Joining Dr Shane is Dr Krystal, Dr Lauren, Dr Geoff, Dr Ray, Dr Laura (as a guest/potential future host), and Chris KP. For the final show of the year the team discuss the science news highlights from 2016, including... young blood, Zika virus, apex predators, gravitation wave detection, and many more.
Einstein A Go Go will be back in 2017. Have a great break and remember to support science wherever you can.
In the studio this week post radiothon are Dr Lauren, Dr Euan, ChrisKP and Dr Shane. News: Feathers from a 99 million year old creature were discovered in a piece of amber in Myanmar. Rump recognition in chimpanzees is as strong as facial recognition. An archaeological dig in German have unearthed some human remains and identified some very interesting characteristics. John Glenn who has been the oldest astronaut, died this week. The First guest (via Skype): Julian Cribb, Author, talks about his new book called "Surviving the 21st Century" dealing with the current scientific challenges and their solutions, but how these solutions need to be harmonised. The Second Guests (in the studio): Professors Grant McArthur and Dale Godfrey, Dept Microbiology and Immunology, University of Melbourne talk about immunology and oncology, the future of cancer treatment and exciting new collaborating opportunities in the VCCC. The Third Guests (in the studio): Rose Hiscock of Science Gallery Melbourne and Ryan Jefferies, Creative Director, Season of BLOOD talk about the Science Gallery Melbourne which will open in a pop-up gallery before the real gallery opens in 2020. Remember, ""Science is everywhere"", including: Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein A Go Go Twitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo and every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.
Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr Ailie and Dr Ray bring you the week's hot science, including concrete absorbing carbon dioxide, climate change links to storms that produce multiple tornadoes, printable temporary tattoos to measure sun exposure, and confirmation of new elements.
They speak to Professor Michael Bell, Chair in Tropical Agronomy, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, about the upcoming International Nitrogen Initiative conference and problems with the use of nitrogen in agriculture.
They interview Professor Sue Heinzel, Ph.D. President, Australasian Society for Immunology, and Dr. Lynn Corcoran from the Immunology Division, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research, about their discovery that two internal 'clocks' control the immune cells enlisted to fight infection. This discovery, published today in Nature Immunology, upends previous theories on how immune responses are regulated.
Finally, they chat with Rebecca Mitchell, Land Management Extension Officer with the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources in the Government of Victoria, about World Soil Day.
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Einstein A Go Go - 27th November 2016
Prof. Lawrence, Dr Krystal, Dr Lauren & Dr Shane
First Guest: Professor Richard Shine The University Of Sydney. ""Teacher toad technology"" and condition taste aversion. Northern Australia's peak predators-snakes and lizards-are more likely to survive the cane-toad invasion thanks to the work of Professor Richard Shine.
Second guest: Prof. Lawrence Krauss School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University, and director of its Origins Project. Prof. Lawrence M. Krauss is an internationally known theoretical physicist with wide research interests, including the interface between elementary particle physics and cosmology, where his studies include the early universe, the nature of dark matter, general relativity and neutrino astrophysics. He has investigated questions ranging from the nature of exploding stars to issues of the origin of all mass in the universe.
Third guest: Laura Mackay Doherty Institute. Winner - Young Tall Poppy Award winner 2016. Infections are generally acquired though barrier tissues such as the skin, gut and lungs. Combating infection at the earliest stages, whilst pathogens are still localised to these body surfaces represents the best opportunity for successful immune intervention and disease prevention.
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Dr Shane is joined in the studio with fellow EAGG colleagues Dr Ailie and Dr Jeff.
The team share brief science news on subjects like Autism and recent weather news in the Arctic, but the majority of the show is spent with two very special guests.
Firstly we have an interview with NASA Astronaut Colonel Terry Vertz who has spent over 200+ days in space as he recounts how he got involved in the space game, tributes to Leonard Nimoy as well as news on why is in Australia and what's happening in 2016 in terms of space exploration.
After this the team are joined in the studio by Associate Professor Ed Hawkins (Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading, UK) who has become somewhat of a science celebrity in recent times since his development of the 'Spiral' which simply explains the progress and effects of climate change. Along with this development, Professor Hawkins shares updates regarding the subject, as well as delving into the history of Climate change, when did we first begin studying this phenomenon?
Remember,. Science is everywhere..
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Dr Shane, Dr Euan and Dr Jen discuss male parenting, narwhals, climate change, tickling and the invention of the foil electret microphone.
First guest: Professor Lisa Randall from Harvard University, tells us all about her upcoming talks in Australia and current dark matter research. Second guest: Dr Edwin Hawkins from WEHI, discusses the longstanding question of how leukaemia survives chemotherapy has been answered by researchers in Australia and the United Kingdom, bringing the world closer to more effective therapies for this devastating cancer. Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein A Go Go Twitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo
Dr Sahane and Dr Ailie in the studio this week. First guest is Dr Andrew Langendam from the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment at Monash University. Andrew studies the birth and evolution of planets. His research compares how planets formed with and without ice. Planets closer to the Sun were unable to incorporate much ice but planets and moons that formed further out were able to incorporate water, CO2 and other ices, significantly changing their chemistry. This means that they could potentially be good candidates for the search for life. Next guests are Sanja Van Huet and Rebecca Ballard from Deakin University. Sanja is palaeontologist at Deakin University running a fossil dig for Megafauna in Lancefield. There are many different theories for the deposition of the >10,000 extinct animals in the swamp. This year we hope to have the start of an ongoing dig that is a collaboration between Deakin Unversityi, Latrobe, Monash and Melbourne Universities with Museum Victoria.
Einstein A Go Go - 30th October 2016
Dr Ray, Dr Krystal & Dr Shane
News items: Paleo-biological mitochondrial research of European bison, fighting the Zika virus with the mosquito.
First Guest: Dr William Yan Centre for eye research Australia Project lead. Winner of the 2016 Google Impact Challenge held in Sydney for their ideas on how best to impact change on problems that face the world. Specifically, winning for the generation of remote visual acuity measuring software. More Here
Second guests: Dr Emma Burrows and Dr Amy Heffernan The Florey Institute Of Neuroscience and Mental Health. Representing Women in Science Parkville Precinct (WiSPP) Representing equity, equality and representation of women in leadership. Perfect pitch is a competition run in aid of refining the project pitching process. Amy's research is looking at the role of metals in neurodegenerative disease including Alzheimer's disease. Particularly Iron using a worm model. More Here and Here and Here
Third guest: Dr Daniel Fernandez-Ruiz Doherty Institute The University of Melbourne. Fighting malaria at the liver phase using high levels of tissue resident memory t-cells generated by a vaccine. More Here
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Dr Shane, Dr Lauren and Dr Ray bring you another hour of the week's hottest science, including rats that use tools and other animals that display interesting intelligent behaviour, remote monitoring of plankton blooms, the crash of the ESA Schiaparelli Mars probe, and earthquake propagation being dissipated by magma. Dr Shane also reviews Longitude by Dava Sobel.
The team speak with Associate Professor Mike Lawrence, from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, who is working in the area of how Insulin works and a how a venom from a marine cone snail could help to develop ultra-fast-acting insulin, leading to more effective therapies for diabetes management.
They also chat with Professor Paul Webley, the director of the Peter Cook Centre for Carbon Capture and Storage Research, and the CO2CRC Capture Program Manager, from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Melbourne, about the new carbon storage research facility that was recently launched.
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Dr Shane, Dr Jeff and Dr Ailie discuss the nobel prize, jumping spiders, high testosterone levels, updated count of galaxies, Mars probe landing and the discovery of an ancient duck sounding bird.
First guest: Suzanne Mason, Dolphin Research Institute, discusses her research on Port Phillip Bay common dolphin communities.
Second guest: Christine Nearchou, senior lecturer in optometry, talks about a crowdfunding campaign to get to Sri Lanka in January to spend time in orphanages screening kids for ocular health and distributing specs (they've done similar work in Laos). She can also talks about the epidemic of myopia among kids in western countries and Asia.
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The week in the studio; Dr Shane is joined by colleagues Dr Euan, Dr Jen & Dr Krystal.
First Guest: Nobel prize winner - Professor Peter Doherty.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of his Nobel prize win, the team discuss (Among other things) life after the Nobel prize.
The group reflect on not only what has changed in the Professors life since, but also the on-going issues relating to climate change & the exciting next generation of Scientists in this country.
Second Guest: Kelly O'Shanassy - CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation
Firstly the team's guest explains what it is exactly that the foundation does, then shares some recent local nature news. In particular O'Shanassy explains to the listeners the details surrounding the most recent report from the Stockholm Environmental Institute and how it impacts us in Australia.
Third Guest: Jane Kelly - PHD Candidate from the Department of Animal, Plant and Soil at Latrobe University.
Jane keeps the ecological discussions going but changes the topic to parasites, in particular the 'Liver fluke parasite' and how it's causing serious problems within the dairy industry worldwide.
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Dr Shane, Dr Catherine and Dr Ailie discuss a facial recognition study, a happy bees study, the Rosetta Probe comet landing and the recent extreme weather event in SA.
First guest: Anna-Maria Arabia, New Chief Executive, Australian Academy of Science discusses the function of Academy and it's ability to advocate for evidence based decisions in government policy.
Second guest: Elly Lynch, Clinical Project Manager, Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance tells us about her exciting role in providing a genetic counseling services and the outcome of a government sponsored project to patients requiring genomic sequencing testing for their medical conditions.
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Dr Shane and Dr Jen in the studio with her science communication students from Melbourne University - Trish, Josh, Amy and Sakib. In news, China has lost control of its space station; water bears' protective proteins; smoking changes your DNA; how do whales eat? Science stories, virtual reality in science; global human population increases; exoskeletons; geo-engineering to reverse climate change.
Einstein A Go Go - 18th September 2016
Chris KP, Andrea from the BOM & Dr. Shane
News items:
The processes involved in gastro enteritis, mite mitigation with chickens using sandboxes and chasing tornadoes in the USA.
First Guest:
Kathryn Snow School of Population and Global Health University of Melbourne
The emphasis of the importance of follow up testing after a positive testing for viral hepatitis. Currently there is no current established retesting regime.
More here and here
Second guest
Katie Buckley Associate Lecturer College of Science Health and Engineering La Trobe University.
Up to 50% of the workforce couldn't do their job tasks without their voice. Proximity and body fatigue changes the ability to use the voice in the workplace and the sports field. Why is the voice important and how should we be facilitating our voice? Specialist speech pathologists are an excellent resource as is The Melbourne Voice Analysis Centre (MVAC) The voice is an occupational health issue.
More here and here
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Dr Shane, Dr Euan, Dr Jen and Chris KP discuss the week's top science news, including biomimicry being used to deliver medicine, tasting carbohydrates, a trick to change neural pathways, and NASA's mission to the Bennu asteroid.
The team chat to Hannah Macdougall, PhD Student, Sport Management (Centre for Sport and Social Impact) at La Trobe University's School of Management, about her research into a well-being 'brain training' intervention program for elite Para sport athletes.
They also speak to Professor Wing Chiu Information Technology - Engineering at Monash University, about using Aerospace Technology approaches for monitoring structural defects in human bones.
Finally they interview Jemma Evans from the Hudson Research Institute, about female reproductive health; particularly, menstruation, and some of the issues that can arise due to periods.
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In the studio this week post radiothon are Dr Krystal and Dr Shane. News: The world's largest marsupial is facing extinction, but evolution is fighting back additionally there is news about a vaccination about the facial tumours. Proxima Centauri.
The First guest (in the studio): Prof. Roberto Cappai - Department of Pathology, University of Melbourne, Winner of the prestigious Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation Medal. Who talks about Alzheimer's disease, biomarkers, toxic peptides, disease progression and potential outcomes. The Second Guests (in the studio): Chris Shirbin and Liam Johnson, Florey Institute. Who talk about stroke and post-stroke dementia and the difference in outcomes with post-stroke treatment including exercise. The Third Guest (in the studio): Assoc. Prof. Megan Munsie - Dept. of Anatomy, University of Melbourne. Talks about stem cells, stem cell therapies, medical tourism and therapy choices. Remember, ""Science is everywhere"", including: Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein A Go Go Twitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo and every Sunday at 11a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.
On the show this week,..
The team share a few tidbits of science covering topics such as Coffee cravings, the benefits (or non-benefits) of Fish oil supplements, Solar power generation advancements and non toxic edible batteries, BUT this week (like last week) it's all about RADIOTHON.
Dr Shane and co. proudly read out and thank loyal members of the RRR family who collectively belong to the ""Jewel in the Junk Heap""
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Dr Shane and all the regular crew members pack the studio for week 1 of the Radiothon, ""A Jewel in the Junk Heap"", and are very excited to present a high paced fun filled show.
The team serve up short snippets of science news, read out subscriber names and above all invite you to join the party to celebrate the station's 40th birthday!
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Dr Shane is joined by Dr Euan, and Amy Shira Teitel on tour in Australia for National Science Week. In news, scientist mocktails for orang-utans. Sleep deprivation and the effects on the brain. Then it's rockets, space talk and the tuna debacle with Amy Shira Teitel.
Einstein A Go Go - 7th August 2016
Dr Ray, Dr Euan, Dr Jen and Dr Shane
News items:
Staphylococcus Aureus in your nose and antibiotic resistance, waste control using seagulls, mapping brain development, vicroads public service announcements and measuring the limits of the optical system.
First guest:
Dr Tracy Heng Head of the Stem Cells and Translational Immunology Laboratory Monash University. The use and challenges of bone marrow transplantation. more here
Second guest:
Professor Staffan Persson School of Biosciences University of Melbourne
""In the search for low-emission plant-based fuels, new research could lead to sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based products. Scientists have identified new steps in the way plants produce cellulose, the component of plant cell walls that provides strength, and forms insoluble fibre in the human diet."" more here
Third Guest
Prof Peter Rayner Academic, Earth Sciences University of Melbourne
Uses ice cores to analyse historic atmospheric composition. more here
PLUS: head over to University of Melbourne festival of science party and hook up talks on earth quakes, science films, the senses and loads more.
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Dr Shane, Dr Jenny, Dr Ray and Dr Euan bring you this week's science news, including why certain bacteria favour particular host noses, using seagulls to spot illegal dumping of waste, analysing brain changes as teenagers mature, a new measurement of eye sensitivity, and the University of Melbourne's upcoming Science Festival.
The team talk to Dr Tracy Heng, Head of Stem Cells and Translational Immunology Laboratory, Monash Biomedical Discovery Institute at Monash University, and Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, about her recent award for stem cell research, related to bone marrow transplants.
They also chat with Professor Staffan Persson - School of Biosciences at the University of Melbourne, about the cell structures in plants.
Finally they speak with Professor Peter Rayner - School of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, about the climate records trapped in Antarctic ice cores.
Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein A Go Go Twitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo
In the studio this week are Dr Ray, Liv and Dr Shane. News: Marine Protection areas and how they're defined in the Seychelles. How does anaethesia work and the research to investigate this. Research on funding suggests that interdisciplinary projects are less well funded than projects that sit solely in one area. The most detailed map of the brain has been produced, showing functions and their interactions under different circumstances. The First guest is Dr Yugeesh Lankadeva (in the studio) - National Heart Foundation, Research Fellow, Systems Neurophysiology Division, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health at The University of Melbourne talks about septic shock or sepsis in the kidneys. The Second Guest is Brad Spicer (in the studio) - PhD candidate, ARC CoE in Advanced Molecular Imaging at Monash University talks about blood plasma. Finally Dr Shane discusses the L4 and L5 Lagrange points in the story segment. Remember, ""Science is everywhere"", including: Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein A Go Go Twitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo and every Sunday at 11a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.
Dr Shane is joined in the studio with fellow Einstein A Go Go team members Dr Chromo, Dr Krystal and Dr Ailie.
The team kick the show off with science news.
Dr Chromo talks nature under threat, then shares recent studies into whether the immune system could be controlling your behaviour. Dr Krystal shares recent (accidental) developments with Graphene, a material stronger than steel and as hard as diamond. Dr Ailie then delves into the world of dinosaurs and alternative extinction theories. Dr Shane then explains we have a new dwarf planet in our midst.
First Guest: Dr Alisa Barry - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute.
Dr Alisa joins the team in the studio to discuss different types of Malaria and more specifically one particular strain which isn't often talked about.
Second Guest : Ms. Nadia Bellofiore - Hudson Research Institute.
Nadia joins in the team in the studio to discuss the somtimes rarely spoken about topic of menstruation. More specifically menstruation in mice, answering the age old question, 'Do mice get periods?'
Dr Krystal then leads a discussion with the team on the ever developing area of genes and asks the question; Can you change your genes?
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Dr Shane, Dr Krystal, Dr Jen and Chris KP discuss how this year will be an extra second longer, air pollution causing flower scent interference and discovery of seafloor ruins.
First guest: John Lesku, PhD Lecturer, ARC DECRA Research Fellow, School of Life Sciences, La Trobe University tells us all about his animal sleep research work and how animals in the wild are wired up with data loggers.
Second guest: Ben MacLean, School of Physics, Monash University discusses the massive improvement in star observation capability after a telescope equipment upgrade at the Coonabarabran facility.
Third and fourth guests: Professor Ingrid Scheffer, Paediatric neurologist and physician-scientist, University of Melbourne and the Vice-President of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. Edward Cliff is a final year medical student at Monash University who completed his Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours last year in diabetes physiology at the University of Oxford. They discuss the pathway advantage of being a clinical scientist, bringing together clinical and research work making for an amazing work/life journey.
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Dr Shane is joined by Dr Ray and Dr Ailie. First guest is Professor Simon Lewis Department of Chemistry at Curtain University. Forensic researchers are looking the ancient Egyptian blue pigment as it has excellent properties as a fingerprint dusting powder. Egyptian blue is the oldest known synthetic pigment and has amazing endurance, retaining its luminescence for thousands of years. The ability to make it was lost for centuries but rediscovered in the 19th Century. Second guest is Christina Lucato, from Advanced Molecular Imaging at Monash University. Approximately 90% of cancer deaths are caused by cancer metastasis or the spreading of tumors to secondary sites, not by the original tumor. Recently a protein called P-Rex1 has been shown to be critical in the metastasis of a number of cancers, including melanoma, breast cancer and prostate cancer. The third guest is Connie Landersdorfer, from Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University. New research could change the way critically ill patients across the world are treated. Using higher-than-standard doses of safe antibiotics can help combat the rise of infections caused by 'superbugs' - bacterial infections that resist the current standard treatment regimens. If current trends continue, by 2050 they will kill 10 million people every year.
Dr Shane, Dr Ailie and Dr Krystal discuss this week's hot science stories, including storing carbon dioxide in volcanic rock, a global atlas of light pollution, and the Juno spacecraft's pending arrival at Jupiter.
The team talk to Jennifer Walz from the Florey Institute, about her group's research, involving a new method of analysing brainwave data to determine the sequence that different brain regions are activated during a patient's seizure, which can be used to customise treatments for each patient.
They also interview Jane Visvader from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, whose research team's studies have revealed that breast cells develop two nuclei as the breast switches on lactation to nurture the newborn.
Finally, that talk with Professor Elizabeth Hartland, the Head of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Melbourne, and Deputy Director, Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity. Her team believe they have found a major response that helps keep the Legionella infection at bay. With this discovery, they have dissected the complex roles of legions of immune cells that interact to destroy the bacterium. This would enable patients to have a more accurate prognosis for the infection, giving vital information about when to use antibiotics.
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In the studio this week are Dr Shane, Dr Jen and Chris KP. News: A study from Oxford University looks at "pristine habitats" and discovered that not only are there none left, they haven't existed for thousands of years. Cat videos and a study from the Czech Institute of life sciences come together about the grazing and post threat behaviour in deer. Melbourne weather and La Nia, Icelandic geothermal production plant CO2 sequestration into rocks. The First guest is Jo Douglass (in the studio) - head of the Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and an Honorary Clinical Professor at the University of Melbourne, talks about asthma and allergies. The Second Guest is Craig Dent (in the studio) - PhD student from the School of Biological Sciences at Monash University, talks about flowering plants and how they regulate their flowering and the application of this research. The Third Guest is Skip Woolley (in the studio) - PhD student at the School for Bio-Sciences, and part of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions at the University of Melbourne, he talks about deep ocean research.
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Dr Shane is joined in the studio with colleagues Dr Krystal and Chris KP.
The team begin discussing science news.
Dr Krystal opens with the latest updates on Cancer vaccines, more specifically the method of boosting our own immune system to fight the disease.
Chris KP then delves into the world of meerkats, and recent studies into weight being an advantage when selecting an appropriate leader for a meerkat colony. Is it better to be a fat meerkat?
Dr Shane shares with the team the news of an exciting and upcoming art exhibition being held at Maroondah access gallery titled 'Between two worlds', then finish on the topic of Panda bears, are they in fact bears? Can they hear higher frequency sounds than first thought?
First Guests:
Dr Sarah Meachem - President of the Australian society for medical research & also Testicular Physiologist, Department of Anatomy & Biology at Monash University. AND
Dr Ted Berger Professor of Biomedical engineering at Viterbi, School of engineering in university of Southern California.
The team and guests discuss the upcoming 'Medical research week' happening here in Australia and in particular Ted's prize of 'ASMR Medallist for 2016' for raising awareness of the benefits of medical research in our community. Ted's expertise area is that of neuroprosthetics.
Second Guest:
Dr Terrance Chong - Academic Unit for Psychiatry for old age at University of Melbourne.
Dr Chong and the team discuss multiple topics including Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Mindfullness and the effects of physical activity on wellbeing and even Dementia.
Third Guest:
Associate Professor Kate Hoy - Head of the cognitive therapeutics group at Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre at Monash University.
The team and Professor Hoy discuss (among other things) the treatment of cognitive impairment through the use of non-invasive brain stimulation.
Remember, ""Science is everywhere"", including:
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Dr Shane, Dr Ray and Emily (Zoos Victoria guest) discuss spider mating habits, weed killer links to cancer, a crazy plan to probe the Jupiter moon Europa and Zoos Victoria 'Don't Palm Us Off Project'.
Second Guest: Bernard Wood, Professor of Human Origins and Director of the Center for the Advanced Study of Human Paleobiology, George Washington University tells us all about his extensive research into paleoanthropology.
Third Guest: Travis Park, School of Biological Sciences, Monash University discusses his current research which includes the earliest members of the two living groups of whales.
Fourth Guest: Dr Julia Marchingo,PhD graduate and receiver of the Victorian Young Achiever Award, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research tells us all about her groundbreaking immunology research as well as her advocacy for vaccination and gender equity.
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Dr Shane is joined by Dr Ray and Dr Krystal. First guest is Drew Barry who is a Bafta and Emmy-award-winning Drew Berry has been a biomedical animator at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for 20 years. Drew's animations bring to life biological processes that are difficult for people to comprehend and impossible to observe. Drew was awarded the MacArthur fellowship AKA 'Genius Grant' to pursue his work in science communication. This fellowship has recently come to a close and Drew is reflecting on all that it has enabled him to achieve. Guest 2 Professor Andrew Tonkin from Monash University Cardiovascular disease is still the number one killer in Australia, despite ongoing efforts in prevention and treatment. A major national Monash University collaboration is now testing whether a safe, one-off vaccination can help to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Guest 3 is Georgia Atkin-Smith, PhD Candidate from the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science at La Trobe University Georgia's research focuses on the understanding how white blood cells die. This research project combines novel cell biological techniques with immunological assays to understand the implications of cell death within our immune system.
Dr Shane, Dr Euan, Dr Jen and Chris KP bring you this week's hottest science news, including the ancient forests of Antarctica, fat labradors, how the brain is triggered by words, and some newly found nearby exoplanets.
The team speak with Penny Bonda (founding chair & primary author of the USA's Green Building Council committee for LEED Commercial Interiors rating system, author of Sustainability Matters, and fellow of the Green Building Council) about the latest work to make buildings green and healthy.
The next guest is Sophia Frentz (Ph.D. Candidate, University of Melbourne, Mitochondrial Research, Genetics Theme, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute), who discusses her work that focuses on treatments and the various model systems used to investigate mitochondrial disorders.
Finally, they speak with Luke T James, the Victorian Coordinator of the Science Party, who are trying to do is to bring the evidence-based mindset you find in scientific fields to politics by utilising evidence based policy.
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In the studio this week are Dr Shane, Dr Ray, Dr Ailie and DrJen in this special Gender and Workplace Diversity episode.First guests (via Skype) - Prof. EmmaJohnson from the School of Biological Sciences at UNSW whotalks about what she studiesand the tools used to study them, the coral reef bleaching andgender equality in tertiary institutions.Dr Ailie and Dr Jen focus on gender and diversity issues in theworkplace, andspecifically in education and research. What are the statistics,why does itmatter and unconcious bias.Second Guest (via Skype) - LisaHarvey-Smith from CSIRO's Astronomy and Space Science Divisiontalks about her research and latest results using the CSIRO's newpathfinder telescope and her involvement with the Gene Cernanseries of shows.
The team wrap-up with what can be done to address genderimbalances.
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Dr Shane is joined in the studio with colleagues Dr Krystal andDr Ray.
Dr Krystal kicks the team off talking Dinosaurs, Extinctiontheories and why did all the birds survive when the dinosaurs diedoff? Could teeth hold the answers?
Dr Ray then talks Sleep, more specifically how people sleep. Have youever noticed why when you go to sleep somewhere for the first time,the sleep isn't so deep? Dr Ray explains the theory of 'First nighteffect'
Showcasing the power of community radio, and the influence ofthe EAGG team, a few years back Dr Shane and fellow EAGGco-host Dr Lauren met with a young Melbourne boy named Kai toassist with a school project on the bionic eye, fast forward to nowand the young boy is representing Australia in another sciencerelated endeavour in Spain.
First guests: Gregory Crocetti & Briony Barr - GraphicNovelists
The team are joined in the studio to discuss their graphic novelcentred around stories about microbes in the battlefield 'TheInvisable War'
Second Guests: Chris McCormack & Cathy Cavallo - WildMelbourne
Chris and Cathy are next in the studio to discuss the WildMelbourne group which provides science for education purposes,specifically sharing their knowledge of our localVictorian environment.
Third Guest: Associate Professor Dr Sofianos Andrikopoulos NHMRCSenior research fellow, Department of Medicine a University ofMelbourne & Austin Hospital.
Dr Andrikopoulos joins the team in the studio to talk all thingsType 2 diabetes, How does it work? What is the difference betweentype 1 and type 2? and what's the latest in diagnosis andtreatment?
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Dr Shane, Dr Krystal, Dr Chromo and and Chris KP discuss bionic spinal cords, inflammatory bowel disease, treatment for cholesterol deposits and quantum physics.
First Guest: Matthew Holden, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions, School of Biological Sciences, University of Queensland tells us about his research into computer modelling on things like fisheries management and how people making environmental management decisions typically make worse choices than statistical models would.
Second Guest: Dr Rohan Clarke, Biological Sciences, Monash University discusses his research into the use of drones and how they can revolutionise ecological monitoring.
Third Guest: Prof Dale Godfrey, The Doherty Institute and University of Melbourne, discusses the "day of immunology event" and why the theme this year is heroes and villains. Dale talks about heroes with regard to infection, villains regarding autoimmunity & allergy, and superheroes with regard to fantastic new cancer immunotherapies that are curing previously incurable cancer.
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Dr Ailie joins Dr Shane and three guests in the studio.
In news - SpaceX successfully land a rocket on a barge in the ocean. See level rise caused by human activity won't peak for at least one millennium. First guest is Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa an NHMRC Early Career Fellow in Biochemistry from La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University. Tatiana's overall research focus is in the development of new classes of antibiotics and herbicides. Her main focus is the first enzyme in an unchartered pathway. By inhibiting this enzyme, she is able to shut down the entire pathway in bacteria and plants. Tatiana is in the process testing the efficacy against drug-resistant bacteria and weeds.
Second guest is Ravi Ravitharan, Director, Institute of Railway Technology, Monash University.From 2016 a specially-equipped standard railcar will be rocking and rolling along the tracks of East Java. It will have carefully positioned sensors to detect its movement. Railcar instrumentation has been designed by Monash University's Institute of Rail Technology (IRT) to provide data on the condition of the track and the response of the rolling stock. This will allow engineers to accurately estimate safe loads and running speeds, to see whether it's possible to reactivate inactive railways.
Final guest is Amanda McKenzie, Climate Council CEO.GLOBAL emissions have flatlined for the second year in a row as Australia's emissions continue to climb.Renewable energy is powering the decoupling of greenhouse gas emissions from economy growth.We are now reaping the rewards of countries like the US, Germany and China who working hard to tackle climate change but we'd be making even greater progress if countries like Australia started doing their fair share.
Joining Dr Shane, Dr Ray, Dr Lauren and Chris KP In the studio this week is Dr Jason Dutton, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science at La Trobe University, about his work that will help lead to more practical use of Hydrogen as a fuel. The team also discuss minimal synthetic cells, nanotechnology for self-cleaning clothes, a fish (cryptotora) that walks like land vertibrates do, and new insights into how the brain processes fear.
Dr Shane and Peter Aylward (president of the Space Association of Australia, Inc) interview NASA Astronaut Captain Gene Cernan, ahead of his visit to Australia and screenings of the movie about his story, "Last Man on the Moon".
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In the studio this week are Dr Shane, Dr Krystel, Dr Chromo and Dr Ailie.News:Sexing dinosaurs, North Carolina State University have managed to identify the medullary bone in a T. rex. Breast feeding shamers. Science journalism wrap for Time Magazine, after an article on the science of the correlation between depression and foods with a high glycemic index. Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS) have discovered the largest structure within the Universe call the BOSS Great Wall. A physics study at North Carolina State are studying the fluids in which things (birds, fish, sperm) work together to move in one direction. February had the warmest global temperature anomaly on record of 1.35 degrees C.First guests (in the studio) - Dr Rebecca Lim and Associate Professor Tim Moss from the Hudson Institute for Medical Research at Monash talk about using cells from a baby's placenta to help heal conditions, such as lung damage in premature babies.Second Guest (in the studio) - Dr Andrew King, Climate Scientist from the University of Melbourne talks about what climate change humans are actually influencing.Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/Facebook page: Einstein A Go GoTwitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo
Dr Shane is joined in the studio with colleagues Dr Euan, Dr Jen and Chris KP.
Tonight on the show the team are joined by two of heavy hitters in current world science. One an expert on String Theory and another that has been awarded over 28 honorary doctorates.
First Guest - Dr Brian Green; Professor of Physics at Columbia University.
The team and Dr Green discuss Einstein's theory of relativity and the possibilities around string theory. Dr Green is visiting Australia currently and speaking at shows around the country including some upcoming shows at Melbourne Park.
Second Guest - Dr David Suzuki; Award winning national broadcaster, science communicator and geneticist. (pre recorded interview)
The esteemed Dr David Suzuki discusses (among other things) his new book 'Letters to my grandchildren', living life in the 'Death Zone', genetic modification, global warming and the future of our species.
The team then update the RRR listeners with some news.
Dr Jen kicks the team off talking the continual develop and growth of our Brains.
Dr Euan switches the topic back to the Environment, our current situation and some good news on how we can potentially fix our issue with the disposal of P.E.Ts.
Chris KP discusses news from the egg industry. In local news there is research happening in Geelong, in distinguishing the sex of a chicken whilst still in the egg resulting in potentially a lot of saved male chickens.
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In the studio this week are Dr Shane, Dr Lauren and Dr Ray with a very busy program.News:Scott Kelly is back from the international space station (he was there 340 days), leading into some interesting twin studies. Studies showed that racoons (on an island in British Columbia - where there are no known predators left) who when played the sounds of wolves and cougars, stopped their voracious foraging. A study in Huazhong, China has concluded the human had is evidence of a Creator, which has generated much controversy especially for PLOS ONE.First guest (in the studio): Sarah Dash from the Innovation in Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Treatment (IMPACT) Strategic Research Centre who talks about the connection of diet and mental health.Second guests (in the studio): Dr Caroline Le and Dr Erica Sloan, from Monash University's Institute of Pharmceutical Sciences who talk about how chronic stress builds lymphatic 'highways' that provide cancer cells with a faster and more efficient way to spread.The final guest (in the studio): Marilyn Anderson, La Trobe University who talks about plant anti-fungal molecules for treatment of fungal diseases in humans, and how to use plants to produce them.Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/Facebook page: Einstein A Go GoTwitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo
Dr Shane, Dr Krystal and Dr Ray dive straight in with a record six studio guests.Guest 1: Donna Stolzenberg, Director of the Melbourne Homeless CollectiveSpeaking about the Melbourne Period Project raising public awareness about homelessness and menstruation management. Guests 2 and 3: Dr Frank Muscara and Dr Meredith Rayner, Child Neuropsychologists from the Murdoch Children's Research InstituteTake a Breath program being trialled at RCH. It is a program for parents with very sick children to help them minimise the impact of the illness on their own mental health and wellbeing. Research has found that parents suffer significant mental health issues (depression, anxiety, PTSD), and that this has been shown to impact on family functioning. This is a program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and has been well received by parents and so far is giving us good results. Guests 4 and 5: Prof. Sandra Kentish and Dr Greg Martin from the University of Melbourne's School of EngineeringChemical and Biomolecular Engineers have discovered a new way to deliver carbon dioxide to microalgae, which in turn, can be harvested to make renewable fuels such as biodiesel.Guest 6: Alistair Evans from Monash UniversityPredicting human evolution - Monash University-led research has shown that the evolution of human teeth is much simpler than previously thought, and that we can predict the sizes of teeth missing from human fossils and those of our extinct close relatives (hominins). A new study published today in the journal Nature, confirms that molars, including wisdom teeth, do follow the sizes predicted by what is called 'the inhibitory cascade' - a rule that shows how the size of one tooth affects the size of the tooth next to it.
Einstein A Go Go - 21st February 2015
Dr Lauren, Dr Ray, Dr Shane
News Items: nature inspired robotics, early warning earthquake systems, exercise stimulating immune system against cancer.
First guest: Peter Aylward, President, Space Association Australia. More info here
Second Guest: Peter Crouch, PhD NHMRC R.D. Wright Fellow, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Melbourne
"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common form of motor neuron disease (MND). It is an adult-onset disease in which nerve cells that relay signals between the brain and muscles progressively deteriorate. Initial symptoms are as innocuous as weakness in a hand or slurred speech, but inevitably the symptoms rapidly and relentlessly escalate: people with ALS become paralysed, lose the ability to breathe, speak and swallow, and due to the absence of an effective treatment most will die within 3 years of diagnosis." More info here
Third Guest: Alicia Oschlack, Murdoch Children's Research Institute.
"My work in Bioinformatics focuses on the analysis of DNA sequencing data. New technologies that have become available since 2007 have allowed us to sequence DNA at a rate unimaginable at the turn of the century." More info here
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Dr Shane, Dr Ailie, Chris KP and Dr Jen bring you this week's science news, such as a new cryogenic technique, along with guests:- Professor Rachel Webster (Head of Astrophysics at the University of Melbourne) and Professor Susan Scott (Research School of Physics and Engineering, Australian National University), who explain about the discovery of gravity waves- Dr Bradley McColl, Cell and Gene Therapy Laboratory at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, who describes his team's work on thalassemia and sickle cell disease- Dr Carissa Klein, University of Queensland and the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions, about major shortfalls in in marine conservation.
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In the studio this week Dr. Shane returns from his summer break with Dr Krystal, Dr Lauren and Dr Ray.This Week's News:The Francis Crick institute has been given the green light to use CRISPR-Cas9. A team of biologists led by Dr. Rainer Hedrich of Universitt Wrzburg have discovered that a Venus Fly trap can count. Researchers at Oxford University and the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) have modelled that man-made climate change had made the floods, associated with Storm Desmond - 40% more likely, with the estimate of the increased likelihood ranging between 5% and 80%. Edgar Mitchell, the last Apollo 14 astronaut who walked on moon, has died aged 85.First guest via Skype call: Dr James Watson, Wildlife Conservation Society and University of Queensland, who talks about how the World is failing to protect is migratory birds.Second guest (in the studio): Nicole Lake, PhD Student, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, who talks about mitochondrial disease.Dr Shane's Book Review: The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments by George Johnson (2008).Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/Facebook page: Einstein A Go GoTwitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo
Einstein A Go Go - 20th December 2015
Dr Dyani, Dr Chromo, Dr Ray, Dr Liv, Dr Ailee and Dr Shane.
Year in Review:
The Reproducibility project, GM food research paper retracted, new descriptions of Sauropoda, water on Mars, decomposing you, medical 3D printing, the discovery of homo naledi and the presentation of discovery, CRISPR gene editing, the new horizon project delivers new data on Pluto,
Guests:
Sally Sherwin and Marissa Parrott From Zoos Victoria bring us updates from the animal collective.
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In the studio this week is Dr Shane, Dr Krystal, Dr Jen & Chris KP.
Dr Krystal kick things off discussing recent news surrounding the outbreak and resurgence of Ebola, focussing on recent news coming out of Liberia.
Dr Jen answers the age old questions around 'selective deafness', is it actually a thing?
Chris KP then discusses the topic of 'foot pumped urine operating wearable MFCs' What are they? and why urine?
Dr Shane shares with the team news surrounding protein extraction from millions of years old dinosaurs, then discusses at length the recent updates coming from talks in Paris around global warming global targets.
First (and only guest) - Last guest for 2015!!
Prof. Fabienne Mackay - Head of school of biomedical sciences at Melbourne University.
Fabienne joins the team in the studio to for a lengthy discussion on her fascinating background and experience and how she got into Biomedical science. The team then talk all things Auto Immune diseases and cancer immunotherapy.
Dr Jen answers the questions ; 'Where has Jen been?' and 'What has Jen been doing?' 'Was it just a North Australian holiday or was there research involved?'
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Dr Shane, Dr Krystal and Dr Ray, with three studio guests.Guest 1: Dr Tamsyn Van Rheenen from the Melbourne Neuropsychiatry CentreTamsyn's research uses neuropsychological and neuroimaging techniques to study the brain and behaviour in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Currently, she is involved in a number of projects assessing the way in which people with these disorders respond to and process social and non-social information.
Guest 2: Dr Alyssia Rossetto from School of Population and Global HealthAlyssia's research area is mental health first aid, which is the help offered to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Until recently, we lacked comprehensive information on what knowledge the Australian public had about mental health first aid. Without this information, it is difficult to know what Australians are already doing well and what knowledge or skills would make them more effective helpers.
Guest 3: Dr Ailie Gallant from Monash UniversityDr. Gallant's research aims to better understand droughts by looking at how the atmosphere, oceans and the land work, by themselves and together. By identifying the processes that lead to droughts, we can better predict and prepare for droughts as well as reveal a clearer picture of how human-induced climate change might affect droughts in the future.
Dr Shane is joined in the studio with Einstein A Go-Go regulars Dr Diani and Dr Ray.
The team kicks things off by discussing some science news / creepy crawler talk, more specifically recent studies in 'Shapeshifting Woms' and 'Blue Tarantulas.'
Dr Shane then leads a discussion on the issue of taste. Asking questions like, 'Do we learn taste? (as we do with smell) - Thanks to the people at Columbia Universtity, we may have some answers.
First Guest : Dr Peter Moore - research fellow and entrepreneur in residence in the school of engineering and mathematical sciences at Latrobe University.
Dr Moore and the team discuss the exciting new developments surrounding the University's involvement with the International space station in Germany.
Second Guest: Dr Ramin Shayan - Reconstructive plastic surgeon at St Vincent's, Alfred & Royal Melbourne hospitals / Director of O'Brien institute at St Vincents institute / Clinical Senior lecturer in department of Medicine at the University of Melbourne.
Dr Shayan joins the team in the studio to discuss all things Micro-surgery. What is it exactly? Where did it start? Why is it so important?
Third Guest : Dr Richard Sandberg - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Melbourne school of Engineering at the University of Melbourne.
Dr Sandberg discusses his team's recent work on Aircraft engine design and more specifically computer modelling and how it's use has enabled them to achieve an output of 3000 years of work in just 1 year.
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Dr Shane, Dr Ray, Dr Jen and Dr Catherine discuss Dr Jen's return from a research trip up to northern Australia, Buzz Aldrin's visit, research on coffee drinking, The innuendo effect, how roundworm infection increases fertility and a new study into beeswax found in ancient pottery.
First guest via Skype call: John Hessler, modern cartographer/specialist in Geographic Information Science, curator at The Library of Congress in Washington D.C tells us all about the role of cartography with the advent of big data & virtual reality and also discusses the launch of a new book called Map.
Second guest: Dr Samantha Grover, Postdoctoral Fellow, Soil Plant Interaction Group Department of Animal, Plant and Soil Science at La Trobe University tells us about her research into the extremes of soil organic content and how in WA vast amounts of crops are grown in low organic level soils.
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Dr Shane and Dr Dyani discuss New Horizons' discovery of possible ice volcanoes on Pluto, using ultrasound to deliver medication to specific parts of the brain, and whether large animals are particularly vulnerable to extinction risks.
They speak with Associate Professor Christine Erbe (Director, Centre for Marine Science and Technology at Curtin University) about the need to create noise-free zones for marine animals. They also catch up with Rebecca Johnson from Windaroo State School, winner of the Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools, and the success of her program that uses specialist science teachers. Finally, they talk with Dr Mary-Anne Lea (Senior Research Fellow & Deputy Head, Ecology & Biodiviersity Centre - Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studied in the University of Tasmania), about the Homeward Bound voyage to Antarctica, which is a leadership training program for women in science.
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EAGG 8th November 2015
Dr Krystal, Chris KP & Dr Shane
News Items: Not necessarily catching cancer, ROUS did exist, CAR T-Cell Immunotherapy, Extreme event attribution.
First Guest: Jane Elith Principal Researcher Quantitative Applied Ecology Group School of BioSciences, University of Melbourne.
Modeling why species are where they are. LinkSecond Guest: Dr Nathan Quadros CRC for Spatial Information
Mapping exposure to sea level rise. Link
Supplemental news from the barista: What happened to the atmosphere on Mars
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Dr Lauren and Dr Krystal join Dr Shane in the studio.
In news, Eskins: allowing pressure and touch sensations in artificial limbs - revolutionising robotics. New type of smart glasses that translates images into sounds that are intuitive.
On the Phone is Dr Justine Shaw: Research Fellow, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions, The University of Queensland. Her research focus is the conservation of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic terrestrial ecosystems. She is interested in understanding the way in which species interact with each other and their role in ecosystem function, specifically the risks posed by non-native species to Antarctic protected areas and the role of climatic change in conservation planning for Antarctica.
Studio guest is Dr Michelle Henstridge: From the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Biological Sciences, Monash University.Proteins usually responsible for the destruction of virally infected or cancerous cells in our immune system have been found to control the release from cells of a critical growth factor governing head and tail development in fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster). This may help explain how these perforin-like proteins function in human brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Plus a blast from the past.
EAGG 18th October 2015
Dr Dyani, Dr Chromo, Dr Catherine & Dr Shane.
News Items: Adding the sense of touch to prosthetics, A.I., wrapping an alien sun, understanding multitasking, William Shatner review, Buzz Aldrin promo.
First Guest: Amy Shira Teitel: As you know Amy is the host of Vintage Space and Pluto in a Minute and has just released a new book called Breaking the Chains of Gravity. We will be talking to Amy about her recent work following the release of The Martian, the latest Pluto data, and her new book. Amy's website and Amy's YouTube channel
Second Guest: Dr Thomas Shafee Post-doctoral fellow in Biochemistry at the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University. Thomas's research centres around using evolutionary insight to inform engineering of proteins. He is also a Wikipedian, editing pages on biochemistry and evolution. Find Thomas here
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Today in the studio we have Dr Shane, Dr Chromo, Dr Dyani & Dr Catherine.
First up Dr Dyani discusses developments in Prosthetics technology, tactile feedback and artificial skin.
Dr Chromo delves into the world of Artificial Intelligence, Robots and possible Alien Mega structures.
Dr Catherine talks all things Multi Tasking. Are women really better multi taskers than men? And what impacts can brain training and increased cognitive capacity have on our ability to multi task.
Dr Shane discusses ticking off seeing William Shatner live off his bucket list and discusses the upcoming 'Evening with Buzz Aldrin' as well as giving the listeners a little bit of background about the 2nd man to step foot on the moon.
First Guest: Amy Shira Teitel - Journalist, Host of Youtube channels 'Pluto in a minute' and 'Vintage space' and recent author.
Amy and team discuss in depth her upcoming book on Pre-NASA space flight, as well as recent projects launching rockets. Amy then explains the making of her Youtube channel shows 'Pluto in a minute', working with NASA and the accuracy of science in recent blockbuster film 'The Martian'
Second Guest: Dr Thomas Shafee - Post doctoral fellow in Biochemistry at the Latrobe Institute for Molecular Science at Latrobe University.
Dr Thomas joins the team in the studio to discuss the science of engineering proteins, evolutionary history and his work updating and correcting articles on Wikipedia.
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Dr Shane and Chris KP discuss a study on how height may be linked to increased cancer risk, the recent Nobel Prize winners and more exciting science news.
First guest: Professor Andrew Peele, Director of the Australian Synchrotron is in the studio to promote the open day of the local Synchrotron facility http://www.synchrotron.org.au. Andrew tells us all about the research and applications carried out at this amazing Synchrotron facility.
Second guest: Dr Misty Jenkins PhD, Senior Research Officer, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is in the studio to discuss the use of personalised medicine to use a patient's immune system to fight cancer.
Dr Shane, Dr Lauren and Dr Ray bring you the week's hottest science! They discuss smart textiles, alpine bumblebees needing to adapt to a change of flower distribution due to climate change, water on Mars, and NASA's archive of Apollo photos.
They interview Dr Lesley Cheng, from the Department of Biochemistry and Genetics at La Trobe University, about using exosomes as a diagnostic tool, and their role in neurodegenerative diseases.
The team also talk to Dr Paul Lasky, from the Monash Centre for Astrophysics at Monash University, about the results of an eleven-year search for gravitational waves.
Finally they chat with Dr Robyn Murphy, Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Genetics at La Trobe University, about how glycogen is involved in various cellular functions.
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Dr Shane and Dr Lauren speak with Julie Boyce (Research Associate - Volcanology and Geochemistry; Monash Volcanology Research Group - MONVOLC) and Jim Driscoll (School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment at Monash University) about the new Monash Earth Sciences Garden, an arrangement of nearly 500 rock specimens, weighing up to 14 tons, laid out to represent a pattern of rock outcrops.
They also chat to Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb, about the opportunities to promote science in the political sphere, and Australia's scientific reputation and national science strategy.
The final guest, Dr Rodrigo Hamede (University of Tasmania School of Biological Sciences) describes his new research that has found that the Tasmanian Devil tumours have been changing and competing over the years to increase infection rates.
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Einstein a Go Go 20 September 2015 Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr Chromo
News this week: The Ig Noble roundup including un-boiling an egg and the Stinging pain index. Its the 80s, Star Wars 'a new hope' comes out and a group of physicists aren't as concerned as to the main story line as they are the relative-velocity-time-dilalation effect (special relativity) on the age of twins Leia and Luke.
Mini Book review: The Martian by Andy Weir. Understanding how biological processes work on earth and how they are related to a martian environment environment. "An adventure ride all the way through" Five stars.
Guest 1: Roger Pocock D Phil, Head, Neuronal Development and Plasticity Laboratory, Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Monash University.
Guest 2: Richard Sandberg, Chair of Computational Mechanics Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering. Veski innovation fellow, The University of Melbourne.
Bonus news: Got any Plutonium 238? NASA would like to talk to you!
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Dr Shane, Dr Krystal and Chris KP are joined LIVE in the 3RRR performance space with with very special guest Tim Flannery.
(For those unaware) Tim Flannery is a Scientist, Author of 30+ books, including the acclaimed best seller 'The Weather Makers' not to mention a resume that includes:
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Australian Humanist of the year (2005)
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Australian of the year (2007)
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Co-founder and original chairman of the Copenhagen Climate Council (2007)
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Australia's Chief climate Commissioner(2007)
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Founder and current leader of Australian Climate Council (2013-)
Tim joins the team (and a live studio audience) to firstly discuss his new book.
Tim and the team then discuss many current issues including; Global warming, the impacts of an increase in CO2 and the latest on all things climate.
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Dr Shane, Dr Krystal and Dr Lauren discuss why children raised on farms have less allergies, a new material called Stanene and the continuing journey of the extraordinary NASA New Horizons probe.
First guest: Professor Michael Smart, Head, Hyshot Group, The University of Queensland tells us all about the faculties small satellite launching system using the combination of the ALV and SPARTAN, which allows 95 per cent of the system to be reusable.
Second guest: Saul Cunningham, CSIRO Agriculture, Health & Biosecurity, Food & Nutrition gives us a rundown on the CSIRO's call on researchers worldwide to join forces to save honey bees.
Third guest: Amon Fey, Centre for Eye Research, Melbourne University tells us all about Glaucoma.
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Dr Krystal and Chris KP join Dr Shane in the studio. On the line is Amy Shearer-Title - from the NASA Pluto In A Minute YouTube videos. Helping communicate science from the New Horizons mission to the general public. Beth Healy, on the phone from Concordia Base in Antarctica, who is studying the effects of isolation on the thirteen people in the base. In weather below -104 degrees (with wind chill).The Walter and Eliza Hall institute celebrate 100 years, with a whole bunch of events.
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EAGG 2nd August 2015 Dr Shane, Dr Lauren and Dr Krystal
First Guest: Adam Bandt Green Federal member for Melbourne. Adam talks about government spending in science, the importance of generating the next wave in industry and the future of energy in Australia.http://greens.org.au/mps/adam-bandt
Second guest: Hans Clevers Professor of Medicine, Utrecht University, The Netherlands. Hans takes us through his research into stem cells focusing in on intestine and bowel cancer. https://events.unimelb.edu.au/events/5417-for-good-and-bad-stem-cells-and-organoids-in-health
Third guest: Dr Katie Mack School of Physics, University of Melbourne. Katie provides us with an update of her involvement on the dark matter gold mine project and her impressions of the recent Pluto flyby developments. http://www.findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/display/person332462
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Dr Shane, Dr Dyani and Dr Ray discuss a four-legged snake fossil discovery, handedness of animals and a funding boost to the SETI project.
First guest: Professor Benjamin Howden, Director, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity discusses tracking the source of public outbreaks like Salmonella food poisoning.
Second guest: Dr Alan Duffy, Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, Swinburne University talks about the New Horizons Pluto mission and the discovery of an Earth twin like planet known as Kepler-452b.
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This week on Einstein A Go-Go, Dr Shane is joined in the studio by Dr Dyani and Dr Chromo.
Together they begin the show sharing some recent Science news.
Topics include the latest in:
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Microbiome research
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The health effects of a walk in the park
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Star Trek inspired technology
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The very exciting recently finalised Pluto Mission.
First Guest: Professor Canagasingham from CSIRO Perth joins the team by phone to discuss the recent advancements and personal success in the area of Eyecare exams in rural/remote areas.
Second Guests: Professor Mark Cook from St. Vincent's Hospital & the University of Melbourne / Dr David Liley from Swinburne University Brain & Psychological Sciences research centre, join the team in the studio to discuss in depth, the world of Epilepsy. Going on to explain the advancements in the area of invasive and non-invasive treatment of the disease.
The discussion then continues into the world of seizures and seizure control for patients.
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Dr Shane, Andrea, and Chris KP talk to Glenn Nagle from CSIRO's Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, about their role in receiving data from New Horizons mission to Pluto. They also have a chat with Rob Sturrock from the Centre for Policy Development, Sydney, and author of The Longest Conflict: Australia's Climate Security Challenge, about how Climate Change will affect our future, and the report's recommendations.
Finally, they interview Dr Janine Cooper, Honorary Fellow, Child Neuropsychology, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute at The Royal Children's Hospital, about her work with children's memory problems.
The show wraps up with Fiona explaining about the science of snow.
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Dr Krystal and Chris KP join Dr Shane in the studio.First guest is Professor Dick Strugnell who is a microbiologist with the University of Melbourne and the Doherty Institute. He is decoding the genome of superbug Klebsiella pnuemonaie, a bacterium found in hospitals throughout the world. The study could give rise to a vaccine or alternative treatment to antibiotics, which are starting to fail against this bacteria.Second guest is Dr. Ricardo Costa, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics from Monash University, in the studio to talk about extreme exercise and the link to blood poisoning.Researchers have discovered that extreme exercise can cause intestinal bacteria to leak into the bloodstream, which then triggers a systemic inflammatory response from the body's immune cells, similar to a serious infection episode. Molly O'Sullivan, from Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, in to discuss a study on Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) treatment for autism.The purpose of the study is to evaluate Fluoxetine, a commonly used SSRI, to see how safe and effective this drug is for young people aged 7.5 to 18 years with an autism spectrum disorder.The study have not yet reached the target goal of 146 participants. The study team is determined to reach the target sample size, if you're interested in being a participant contact molly.osullivan@mcri.edu.au.
Einstein A Go Go - 28 June 2015
Dr Catherine, Dr Krystal and Dr Shane.
News Items: New Alzheimer's disease and dementia tests through objectively tracking subtle changes in cognition over time. Researchers at the University of Melbourne have sequenced the genome of the Aussie blowfly. Love is Love - gay marriage, Are tri-corders real?
First Guest: Anne J Verbiscer Research Associate Professor from the Department of Astronomy at The University of Virginia. Anne is an expert of icy bodies in the outer solar system, and has been involved in all major current NASA missions, especially in Cassini and New Horizon, with one recent highlight being the discovery of Saturn's largest ring (Verbiscer et al. 2009, Nature, 461, 1098) http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v461/n7267/full/nature08515.html
Second Guest: Dr Niccola Stern from the Department of Archaeology and History at La Trobe University, Melbourne, brings her scientific analysis of the Lake Mungo Area - which has been dry for the last 15,000 years. http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/07/13/3268249.htm
Third Guest: Dr David Ackland University of Melbourne, In an Australian-first surgical procedure, engineers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Melbourne along with the Epworth Freemasons' Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon George Dimitroulis, have corrected a young man's rare congenital jaw deformity, using a 3D printed jaw joint that was designed and created in Melbourne. http://www.mech.unimelb.edu.au/people/staff.php?person_ID=57084
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This week on Einstein A Go-Go, Dr Shane is joined in the studio by Dr Diani and Dr Dr Chromo.
Dr Diani begins the show discussing the 'Power of Positivity' and recent studies into Optogenetics & light sensitive proteins. The team also touch on recent interview and story on fellow RRR show 'Radio Therapy' and the 3 step approach of Gratitude, Empathy & Mindfullness.
Dr Chromo then discusses the 'Fake Faster Diet' (a diet with actual merit?) and the benefits as opposed to the more popular diets.
Dr Shane delves into the latest research into planet Venus, carried out by the Max Planck institute, more specifically from Eugene Shalygin and the Centre for Solar system research.
First Guest: Benjamin Shield (ARC Centre of excellence for environmental decisons seed) at the Australian National University. Discussing Frogs and updating the team on a usually agressive Fungus, also Frog related.
Second Guest: Ella Finkel (Editor at Cosmos Magazine) speaking to the team about recent magazine article around Electrical stimulation of the Brain.
Dr Chromo then finishes the show with a book review of 'The diet myth' (the real science behind what we eat) written by Tim Spector.
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Dr Shane, Dr Krystal, Dr Jen and Chris KP discuss controversial comments from Tim Hunt, ancient fossils, MERS disease in South Korea, microscopic robot surgery, sphincter muscle and gathering kangaroo species numbers in the north (please support the big roo count).
Guest, Kylie Smith, Speech Pathologist, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute discusses her research into anxiety of older children with stuttering.
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Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, and Dr Krystal bring you the week's hottest science - biolimb transports & developments in regenerative medicine, a test that can measure your viral history, and Pluto's moons' orbits. Continuing the Space theme, Dr Shane reviews Neil Armstrong: A Life of Flight by Jay Barbree.
The team speak with Mark Wakeham, CEO of Environment Victoria, about state renewable energy targets.
They also interview Dr Zerina Lokmic (Head of Vascular Anomalies Research Laboratory; Clinical Nurse Consultant - Vascular Anomalies; Senior Lecturer - Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne; Murdoch Childrens Research Institute; Royal Children's Hospital) about the causes of vascular anomalies such as birthmarks.
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Einstein A Go Go 24 May 2015
Dr Jen, Dr Diani & Dr Shane
News Items:Mutations causing skin cancer, Congratulating Ireland on marriage equality, Biomedical scientist information management "Mark to Cure" https://mark2cure.org/
First Guest: Wes Stein, CSIRO Solar Research Leader. CSIRO scientists have designed and installed a solar field in Cyprus which places the island nation at the frontier of solar energy research in Europe. http://www.csiro.au/en/News/News-releases/2015/CSIRO-solar-shines-on-Cyprus-hill
Second Guest: Kathryn North, Director, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, updates us on the $25m for the Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance from the State Government http://www.melbournegenomics.org.au/
Third Guest:Daniel Gomez, Research Scientist Manufacturing Flagship CSIRO talks about novel ways to harvest solar energy for driving chemical reactions instead of generating electrical power.
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Dr Shane, Dr Krystal, Dr Chromo and Dr Lauren discuss empathy in rats, naming of new diseases, discovery of a warm blooded fish, how seasons influence human genes expression, holding your breath to reduce pain and federal budget science funding.
Dr Elisa Hill, neuroscientist from the department of physiology at the university of Melbourne talks about how the change in microbiomes (made of a complex mix of fungi, microbes of good and bad bacteria) in our digestive system could affect symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the upcoming free event in August for families and researchers.
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On today's show Dr Shane is joined by Chris KP in the studio.
First Guest: Dr Elizabeth Vincan - Head of the the Cancer Biology lab at University of Melbourne (Anatomy and Neuroscience section) sharing insights on Bowel Cancer.
Second Guest: Laureate Professor Alan Lopez - Melbourne school of population & global health at University of Melbourne, also works withUniversity of Washington. Alan discusses the many uses of health data, health systems and policy,. specifically explaining birth, death and cause of death data. He then delves into 'Garbage coding' and the flow on effects.
Dr Shane and Chris then share news of the world which among other things include:
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NASA's announcement of a 'Journey to Mars' Challenge.
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The science of finding long lost chocolate bars
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Vaccination; More specifically Measles
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Dr Shane, Dr Ray, Dr Catherine and Chris KP talk about hyper-redundant arms, air pollution's effect on pregnancy, additional insights into how bats navigate, and exciting imminent results from space probes.
The team talk to Dr Ted Edwards, Honorary Fellow from the CSIRO Australian National Insect Collection, about the Enigma Moth, a 'living dinosaur', that has recently been discovered on Kangaroo Island.
They also speak to Professor Michael Parker from St Vincent's Institute and the University of Melbourne, about using the Australian Synchrotron to look at how antibodies act on toxic peptides that are thought to be responsible for Alzheimer's disease.
Their final guest is Dr Sandor Kazi from Melbourne Girl's College, about his work at CERN, and his approach to teaching secondary school physics.
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Dr Lauren, Dr Ray and Dr Jen join Dr Shane in the studio. In news - how we measure time needs fine-tuning via atomic clocks; artificial photosynthesis; Epigenetics can identify differences in DNA for identical twins; Chinese scientists have been looked at modifying the human embryo to prevent a fatal blood disease.Euan Ritchie joins the team to discuss the state of science in Australia, including government spending on research and development.Vaccinations is back in the news after the Australian Vaccination Sceptics Network released a controversial (and offensive) advertisement. Australia has a terrible record for species that have gone extinct since Europeans arrived.Finally, the Big Roo Count, the Pozible campaign to get Dr Jen and Euan back north to assess kangaroo species. Check out the campaign and dig deep to support their cause here www.pozible.com/project/195117.
EAGG 19th April 2015
Hosts: Dr Krystal, Dr, Kathryn, Dr Jen, Dr Shane
News items: The possible origins of antibacterial resistance, How does the skeletal muscles respond to a high fat diet?, New research in the placebo effect, Earthquake warning from mobile phones.
First guest: Chiara Paviolo, PhD. The most common treatments for cancer are surgery or a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Recently, gold nanoparticles have been employed in cancer cell therapy under laser illumination or as drug delivery systems. We showed that gold nanorods can also inhibit cell proliferation through a mechanical blocking of receptor clustering. Membrane receptors are proteins that provide the first line of communication between the extracellular environment and the cell cytoplasm.
Second guest: Dr Natalie Thorne is a statistician, and mother to three young children. She had an early interest in genetics during her Bachelor of Science degree in the late 90's. She worked with Professor Terry Speed, a world renowned bioinformatician and statistician, when she was in second year university. She went on to complete her Honours and PhD work in bioinformatics at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute with Terry.
Third guest:Professor Jo Douglas, Head of the Department of Immunology and Allergy, Royal Melbourne Hospital. Jo Douglass is a specialist physician who is Head of the Department of Immunology and Allergy at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, an Honorary Clinical Professor at the University of Melbourne and Research Associate at the Walter & Eliza Hall Institute. She undertook medical training at Monash University and specialist physician training in Allergy and Respiratory Medicine in Australia and the UK, receiving her MD in 2000 with a thesis based on bench-top immunology and continues to contribute to publications and clinical research. She is a Fellow of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and a former President of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA). Her current research projects are in severe asthma, allergies and immune deficiencies. She also maintains an active clinical practice.
http://www.dayofimmunology.org.au/Home/
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On this week's episode Dr Shane and the team discuss dormant hair follicles, the resurrection of the brontosaurus, determining causes for population height change and the economics of reinvigorating ancient canal systems.
Special guest Emily Rochette from Melbourne Girls Grammar talks about teaching science and technology incorporating social media.
Lastly, Dr Stephen Leslie from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute discusses his work (from the cover of Nature!) in which he created the first detailed genetic map of a complete population.
All this and much more on yet another jam-packed episode!
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Dr Shane, Dr Chromo, Emily P & Dr Ray discuss the lunar eclipse; Autism Awareness Month and inflammitary diseases, and possible links with bleach and food additives; the NASA Swift Satellite's 10 year anniversary; fur seals attacking sharks; plants that synchronise with the moon; and reviving ancient remedies.
They also discuss the 5th anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion, and Dr Chromo reports from his experiences at a conference about the effects of alcohol on fetal development (FASD).
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Dr Shane and Dr Crystal discuss the 'Value of Science' and how it's more to the average person than just free Wifi and GPS. Followed by possibly the ultimate control experiment spanning over 12 months and involving identical twins and NASA.
First Guest: Dr Beth Healey - Live from Antarctica, Concordia Base. Beth discusses the land based space experiment, isolated and at high altitude for 9 months including 3 months of complete darkness.
Second Guest: Dr Jo Abbott - Research Fellow, Health Psychologist & Acting Deputy Director at the National E-Therapy Centre for Swinburne University of Technology. Jo discusses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Insomnia and sending things into space.
Third Guest: Dr Christoph Rudiger - Senior Lecturer Department of Civil Engineering at Monash University. Christoph discusses hydrology and working with NASA using satellites to measure water levels in soil.
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Dr Shane, Dr Jen, Dr Ray and Dr Catherine discuss ultrasound technology to treat Alzheimer's disease, how brain chemistry relates to empathy, quasicrystals in meteorites and the mars one project.
First guest: Dr Michelle Smith, School of Botany and Ecology, University of Maine, USA (via Skype call). Michelle discusses active learning techniques being tested to improve student engagement.
Second guest: Joe Micallef, Victorian State Manager of Engineering Australia, discusses the wonderful "SUBS in Schools Technology Challenge" program.
Third guest: Adam Taylor, Centre for Micro-Photonics, Swinburne University discusses how gold particles stability is under question due to their peculiar reshaping behaviour below melting points.
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Dr Chromo and Dr Ray join Dr Shane in the studio.In news: the jury is back in on homeopathy - it doesn't work.Australian science made it into Nature this week for not funding their scientific infrastructure. Time for science to fight back.Today's guest is Emily Petroff from the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing at Swinburn University. Emily works with telescopes and radio astronomy instrumentation to look for short timescale events in the radio sky, like pulsars; and a new type of object called fast radio bursts. Bright, single bursts that appear to originate billions of light years away.Support Dr Chromo in the World's Greatest Shave.
EAGG 8th March 2015
Hosts: Dr Shane, Dr Krystal, Dr Lauren, Chris KP.
News items: Welcome to International Womens Day, The effect of federal funding cuts, Researchers have found a new fossil in Ethiopia dated back to 2.8 million years ago, Use of tools changed the physiology of the human jaw bone and teeth, A new/old moth family discovered Aenigmatinea glatzella. On one island. On one tree, The DAWN space craft has been put into orbit around Dwarf Planet Ceres.
First guest:Maree Treadwell Kerr, Bat Night Coordinator Australasian Bat Society Inc
Australasian Bat Night is a series of local community events throughout Australasia held over the months of March and April (and into May) to raise awareness of bats both the large flying foxes and the small insectivorous microbats, both of which carry out essential eco-services. This week there are events in Parramatta and Melbourne (Flying fox count) on evening of Wednesday 4 March and on 7 March in Berri SA. More events can be found at http://ausbats.org.au/find-a-bat-night-event/4560496090
Second guest: Heather Maginn, Melbourne Aquarium.
On Friday the 13th of March, SEA LIFE Trust Melbourne will be holding their inaugural Ocean Fundraising Gala at the incredible SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium. This cocktail event will be supporting White Tag and their Great White Shark tagging and tracking program.http://www.melbourneaquarium.com.au/news/gala-dinner-for-white-shark/
Third guest: Dr Karli Treyvaud, Senior Research Officer and Team Leader, Clinical Psychologist (MAPS) Victorian Infant Brain Studies (VIBeS) Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
"My research has advanced understanding of child and parent outcomes after preterm birth beyond the perinatal period, and provided contemporary evidence for the critical importance of parenting to outcomes for high-risk children. My research indicated that warm, synchronous parenting was associated with better cognitive and social-emotional development in 2 year old very preterm children."
Other items: Wednesday 11th March at 10:30
How is new genetics transforming the diagnoses of rare genetic diseases?
https://www.mcri.edu.au/event/healthy-kids-seminar-series-how-new-genetics-transforming-diagnosis-rare-genetic-diseases
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On this week's show, Dr Shane, Dr Lauren and Dr Catherine discuss how precious metals move under the surface of the earth, the perception of colours, light (and dresses), preventing peanut allergies and... how to transplant a human head.
Guests include Jacqui Young from the Mount Rothwell Biodiversity Interpretation Centre, discussing the preservation of threatened species, Thomas McCoy from the School of Chemistry at Monash University, discussing water purification using graphene and Vera Ignjatovic from the Haematology Research Team within the Melbourne Children's Campus, discussing blood clots in children (and how they differ from those in adults).
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Dr Shane, Dr Jen and Dr Ray bring you all that's hot in science - parasites that are migrating due to climate change, the Queensland cyclones (with Andrea Peace from the Bureau of Meteorology), using lasers instead of sparkplugs, the continuing effect of UV rays after sun exposure, and the Growing Tall Poppies program's call for mentors.
They are joined by Ben Sanders, Wildlife Conservation Officer with Zoos Victoria, who described the Guardian Dog project that the zoo is currently trialling- a plan to save the Eastern Barred Bandicoot from extinction and get it back in to the wild using Maremma Guardian Sheep Dogs.
The team welcome Dr Katie Mack, DECRA Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Physics, University of Melbourne, to talk about dark matter, and the grand plan to build a dark matter detector in Victoria.
Finally they were joined in the studio by Louisa Di Pietro, Group Leader at the Genetic Support Network of Victoria, to describe how they deliver services to Victorians impacted by genetic and rare diseases, in the leadup to Rare Disease Day on Feb 28.
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On this (retrospective Valentines Day) episode Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr Catherine and Chris KP talk eye research and contact lenses that help people with macular degeneration, research that talks about back pain and distraction and sea slugs!
Guests include Fiona Russell - a vaccines expert from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, James Goodridge talks the science of birds and author and academic Professor Kate White talks about women in science.
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Dr Shane, Dr Krystal, Dr Jen and Chris KP sprint back into the studio for the first action packed show of the year. They kick off with some fun science news on how to unboil an egg, the lake Vostok saga and tech for crying on demand.
First guests: Zoran Ristovski (QUT) and Robyn Schofield (UoM) call in via a SatPhone fom the research vessel investigator. They discuss the atmospheric research they are undertaking from this amazing vessel.
Second guest: James Whisstock, Director, ARC Centre of Excellence in Advanced Molecular Imaging, Monash University, tells us about the all new amazing electron microscope being installed in his research facility.
Third guest: Professor Dale Godfrey, University of Melbourne, discusses how his team have discovered a new mechanism by which immune cells in the skin function.
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It is the lost episode of 2014! This was the last show of last year, and in a way it's a good intro for those who are wanting their fix of 2015 EAGG. But really it's an excuse to say that we had issues. It is now here for your podcasting pleasure!
This episode is basically all about Dr Shane, Dr Jennifer Henry, Dr Jen, Dr Krystal, Dr Katherine, Dr Chromo, Dr Ray going through their favourite pieces of science of the year & what they want for Christmas. Dr Lauren also calls in to chat about her highlights too. A good 'ol bunch of science chinwagging.
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Dr Shane, Dr Krystal and Chris KP go back in time for this penultimate episode. The theme of the show is to "take three items back in time" that could positively influence future culture. The team discuss taking back the thin lens formula, the concept of zero, penicillin, parabola shape, a battery and more.
News topics cover the amount of plastic in the oceans, new CSIRO RV Investigator ship and how dragonflies use the predictive flight method to hunt their prey.
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Dr Lauren and Dr Krystal join Dr Shane in the studio, they're also joined by Dr Katherine.Professor Sharon Lewin, Melburnian of the year 2014 - on the line from Mexico discussing HIV prevention and treatment.In news, scientific tours of Fukishima - studying the uranium in the core; controversial Nobel prize winner James Watson sells his Nobel prize; prehistoric engraving dated at 500,000 years; still an alarmingly high number of infants sleeping in high SIDS risk environments; and fungus.
Einstein A Go Go - 30th November
Andrea from the BOM, Dr Lauren, Chris KP, Dr Shane and Liv on Twitter.
News Items: New weather reporting methods, The mechanics in drinking of cats and dogs, Permeability of graphene, new geo-engineering experiments.
First Guest: Svenja Kratz is an interdisciplinary artist who utilises traditional and experimental bio-art practices to explore the impact of new technologies and science on concepts of the self, other and the body. Current exhibition until 21st Feburary at RMIT Gallery http://www.svenjakratz.com/
Second Guest: Dr Michele Veldsman, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Stroke Division at The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. Wikibombing wikipedia's entries on Australian women in neuroscience. The aim is to promote exceptional women in neuroscience and recognise and showcase their achievements.
Other news items: the southern oscillation index, seasonal climate outlook, El Nio watch upgraded to alert.
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This week Dr Shane, Dr Krystal and Dr Jennifer Henry talk about comparing genomes, behavioral changes in the children of stressed parents and how to manage a probe when it's orbiting Pluto.
Guests this week include Mark Levinson, director of the new film about the Higgs boson: Particle Fever. Dr James Godwin from the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) at Monash University speaks about his research around salamander transgenic technology. Lastly, Tas Powis and Steven Sammut, Monash undergraduate science students join to show to discuss their published research on turbulence in superfluids (fluids that flow without friction).
All this and more on another packed episode!
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Dr Shane, Dr Jen and Dr Lauren bring you... science! Biodegradeable drones, Madagascan Hissing Cockroaches being operated by remote control, the Philae landing on comet 67P/C-G, and the Australian Weather Calendar 2015.
The team talk to Ashley Hay, editor of The Best Australian Science Writing 2014. Now in its fourth year, this popular and acclaimed anthology steps inside the nation's laboratories and its finest scientific and literary minds. Featuring prominent authors such as Tim Flannery, Jo Chandler, Frank Bowden and Iain McCalman, as well as many new voices, it covers topics as diverse and wondrous as our 'lumpy' universe, the creation of dragons and the frontiers of climate science.
They also speak to Assistant Professor Michelle Smith from the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (The Maine RiSE Center), about new approaches to better engage with students, and to train them in the work of doing science rather than just memorisation; professional development and the privelege of teaching; and some of the pervasive misunderstandings in genetics.
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