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266 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -National award-winning radio show and podcast bringing a fresh new perspective on the issues that matter to you from the heart of Tasmania. We cover all things Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) from medical marijuana to science behind mental health issues, we feature expert guests and get to the guts of the issue.
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Episode 233: Records in Radio
April 28, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBRex Moncur graduated in Communications Engineering. He was Director of the Australian Antarctic Division from 1988 to 1998. Rex was awarded the Australian Public Service Medal and is a Fellow of the University of Tasmania for helping set up Antarctic Research at the University. On retirement his interest is Amateur Radio and he holds a number of World records. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Georgia Stewart Co-Host: Sarah Lyden Production: Meredith Castles (@MeredithCastles) M...
Episode 232: Fuelling Change
April 21, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, Georgia and Sarah learn all about hydrogen energy technology and its role in Australia’s sustainable future. Our guest is Dr Krystina Lamb, a leader in renewable and hydrogen energy technology research, now working for Jupiter Ionics. Tune in to hear about Krystina’s journey and learn how hydrogen can be used to store energy, where it can be put to use and the many benefits it can have for a sustainable future. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Georgia Stewart Co-Hos...
Episode 231: Cracking the Shell of Engineering
April 14, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBJoin Olly and Sarah in this episode as they dive into an interesting engineering application involving lobsters. Our expert guest Charles Sutherland is a PhD student in the School of Engineering and has been working on enabling technology to identify pre-moult lobsters. Through this episode Charles shares the engineering journey he has been on in developing low-cost technology for this cross-disciplinary application area. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@olly_dove) Co-H...
Episode 230: Palm Invasion
March 31, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn the paradise of Ticino, Switzerland palms line the foothills of the alps, but why are they here and are they a problem? Thibaut Juillard studies what makes these palms successful for his PhD in the PERL (Plant Ecology Research Laboratory) at EPFL (the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland). Dr Kate Johnson and Katya Bandow ask Thibaut about ‘his’ palms and how he studies them, and what he’s doing here in Tasmania both in and outside of work. Listen to hear Thibaut...
Episode 229: Breaking New Ground
March 24, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBJoin us as we journey through time and space to unlock Earth's dynamic history with expert guest Dr. Sheree Armistead. In this episode, we delve into Sheree’s groundbreaking research, from unravelling the mysteries of supercontinent Gondwana's tectonic evolution in Madagascar, India, and East Africa during her PhD studies, to exploring the ancient links between supercontinents and ore formation in Canada during her postdoctoral research. Now, Sheree’s focus turns to the rugged landscapes of ...
Episode 228: Early Earth Eras Tour
March 17, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWelcome to the third instalment of our 'Geoscience Mini-Series', a four-part journey where we engage with geoscientists from Tasmania and across Australia. This week, we're thrilled to chat with Dr. Indrani Mukherjee, a geology lecturer and researcher at the University of New South Wales. Join us as we explore Indrani’s work unravelling the intricate connections between early Earth evolution, the emergence of complex life forms, and the genesis of valuable mineral deposits. We also delve int...
Episode 228: Early Earth Era’s Tour
March 17, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWelcome to the third instalment of our 'Geoscience Mini-Series', a four-part journey where we engage with geoscientists from Tasmania and across Australia. This week, we're thrilled to chat with Dr. Indrani Mukherjee, a geology lecturer and researcher at the University of New South Wales. Join us as we explore Indrani’s work unravelling the intricate connections between early Earth evolution, the emergence of complex life forms, and the genesis of valuable mineral deposits. We also delve int...
Episode 227: Unearthing a Greener Future
March 10, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWelcome to our second instalment of the ‘Geoscience mini-series’, a four-part series where we talk to geoscientists based in Tasmania and elsewhere in Australia. Dr. Owen Missen, a Lecturer in Environmental Geology, shares insights into the role of critical metals, such as Cobalt and Tellurium, in Australia’s sustainable future. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@olly_dove) Co-Host: Hannah Moore (@HannahCMoore) Production: Meredith Castles (@MeredithCastles) Media & Promotio...
Episode 226: Rock Solid Education
March 03, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWelcome to our first instalment of the ‘Geoscience mini-series’, a four-part series where we talk to geoscientists based in Tasmania and elsewhere in Australia. This episode’s guest, Izzy Von Lichtan, is an esteemed expert in earth sciences, serving as curator at the Rock Library & Geological Museum and associate lecturer at the University of Tasmania. With over two decades of experience in teaching undergraduate programs, Izzy's passion lies in nurturing the curiosity of budding scientists ...
Episode 225: Feeling the Heat
February 25, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBDrones, Aussie mangroves and pine forests in the Swiss mountains; come on a journey around the world with Parisian Ecophysiologist Dr Alice Gauthey. Find out how Dr Gauthey investigates the impacts of climate change including drought, heat and increasing CO2 on plants in this interview with fellow-plant-lover Dr Kate Johnson. You’ll also hear Dr Gauthey’s insights into the joys and challenges of researching plants across the globe and navigating the wilds of academia.
Episode 224: Let it Beetle
February 18, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWelcome to our first new episode of 2024! We’re kicking off the year by delving into the captivating world of beetles and bugs with Tessa Smith, a PhD candidate at the University of Tasmania. Tessa's not just an insect expert, she's also a rockstar in the science communication scene! From co-hosting "That's What I Call Science" to organising the super cool "Science in the Pub Tasmania," she's been buzzing around making science fun and accessible. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly...
Episode 223: Eureka Part 4 - Dr Lila Landowski
December 17, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBOur Australian Museum Eureka Prize miniseries wraps up this week with part 4, where we interview Lila Landowski. Lila was a finalist for the Celestino Eureka prize for Promoting Understanding of Science. A neuroscientist by day, she’s also presented a Tedx Talk with nearly 2 million views, and appears as a regular guest science communicator on major radio and television broadcasts. Tune in to hear how Lila turned an interest in fish slime into an award-winning career and how understanding ...
Episode 222: Eureka Prizes Part 3 - The Sea Slug Census
December 10, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBFor week three of our four-part Eureka Prizes mini-series, we’re joined by two members of the Sea Slug Census team: Dr Nicole Mertens and Professor Steve Smith. The Sea Slug Census was a finalist for the Innovation in Citizen Science category at the Eureka Prizes 2023, and brings together slug enthusiasts across the country to find these wonderful critters of all different sizes and colours. Tune in to the episode to hear Nicole and Steve tell Olly all about why sea slugs are so incredibl...
Episode 221: Eureka Prizes Part 2 - 1 Million Turtles
December 03, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBFor week two of our four-part Eureka Prizes mini-series, we’ve got a million things to talk about. More specifically, we’ve got 1 Million Turtles to talk about! Joined by three team members from the 1 Million Turtles project (James Van Dyke, Deborah Bower, and Ricky Spencer), we hear all about freshwater turtles in Australia, and how we can help them survive and thrive. We also hear what winning a Eureka Prize earlier this year means to the team. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly...
Episode 221: Eureka Prizes Part 2 - 1 Million Turtles
December 03, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBFor week two of our four-part Eureka Prizes mini-series, we’ve got a million things to talk about. More specifically, we’ve got 1 Million Turtles to talk about! Joined by three team members from the 1 Million Turtles project (James Van Dyke, Deborah Bower, and Ricky Spencer), we hear all about freshwater turtles in Australia, and how we can help them survive and thrive. We also hear what winning a Eureka Prize earlier this year means to the team. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly ...
Episode 220: Eureka Prizes Part 1 - Back to beginnings
November 26, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBRobyn Williams is a legend in science journalism. For over 50 years he has brought science stories to the airways through ABC National’s Science Show. As the founder of Australia Museum’s Eureka Prize, he joins Anna and Olly for part one of four episodes in the Eureka Prizes mini-series. They discuss the history of STEMM communication, cultural changes, and what’s kept Robyn passionate across his career. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@olly_dove) Co-Host: Anna Abela (@a...
Episode 219: Tasmania’s Botany Wizard
November 19, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWelcome to our final episode of the Conservation of Tasmanian Plants mini-series. Today, our botany hosts Kate and Katya have the incredible privilege of chatting with Professor Greg Jordan, a paleobotanist and plant science lecturer at the University of Tasmania. Greg shares some of his career highlights and his love for Tasmanian native flora, and shows us why Tassie is such a unique place to study both fossil and living plants. His lifelong passion for botany is utterly contagious, so we...
Episode 218: Conservation at Botanical Gardens
November 12, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIt's week two of the Conservation of Tasmanian Plants mini-series, and this week Katya and Olly are chatting to Dr. Laura Williams from the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. In this episode, Laura talks us through the unique plant collections found at the gardens and the many conservation initiatives she is involved in. We also hear a little bit about her previous work monitoring plants on Macquarie Island, and her roles in natural resource management in Australia and New Zealand. Show the...
Episode 217: Plants Preserved for Good
November 05, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBKicking off our three part mini-series on the Conservation of Tasmanian Plants, today we are talking to Dr. Miguel de Salas from the Tasmanian Herbarium, a branch of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG). Join us as we chat about botany curation, plant taxonomy, dinoflagellates, and how you can get involved with plant conservation using the iNaturalist app. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@olly_dove) Co-Host: Katya Bandow (@katyabandow) Production: Hannah Moore (@Ha...
Episode 216: Sailing through RV Investigator’s 100 Voyages
October 29, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBAustralia’s national research vessel, the RV Investigator, recently celebrated a special milestone; it set sail on its 100th voyage! Hannah and Olly sit down with Dr Ben Arthur from CSIRO’s Marine National Facility to celebrate, hear about the various voyages which have taken place over the last nine years, and ask how you might be able to join a voyage on the Investigator! Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@olly_dove) Co-Host: Hannah McCleary Production: Ryan Smith Medi...
Episode 215: FameLab Australia 2023
October 22, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn September 2023, twelve early career researchers from across Australia were brought together in Perth to battle it out for the FameLab Australia National Finals 2023. While a winner did emerge from the competition, the real winners were the friends we made along the way. Join Olly as she hears from the finalists about their wholesome experiences in FameLab and their passions for science communication. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@olly_dove) Production: Olly Dove (...
Episode 214: Centre for Marine Socioecology Showcase
October 08, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBRecently, Hannah and Olly from the TWICS team attended the Centre for Marine Socioecology (CMS) Showcase Day. CMS (www.marinesocioecology.org) is a multi- and transdisciplinary research collaboration based in lutruwita/Tasmania, made up of individuals from various backgrounds and experience, from undergraduate students to experienced researchers. The focus of CMS’s Showcase Day was all about looking forward and thinking about the future of our world, oceans, and climate. In this episode, h...
Episode 213: Inclusion in Botany and STEMM
October 01, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBFossils, plants and big data are three things Dr Matilda Brown loves and brings together in their position in the Conservation Assessment and Analysis team at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London. Join Dr Kate Johnson to hear about Matilda’s work in a wonderland of palm-houses and rooms full of pressed plants where she seeks not only to improve the inclusion of plants in world-wide data-sets but also the inclusion of people in STEMM . Matilda’s aspirations are the academic triple-threat o...
Episode 212: Ice Core Chronicles
September 24, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, we embark on an icy adventure with Meg Harlan, a dual-degree PhD candidate exploring the secrets locked within polar ice cores. Join us as we decode Earth's ancient climate history, from the hidden chemistry of ice cores to their role as climate proxies. Meg takes us on a journey to coastal East Antarctica, where she investigates volcanic eruptions' impact on iron fertilisation and phytoplankton productivity. Tune in for a chilly but captivating journey through Earth's froze...
Episode 211: Wild Discoveries: Exploring Tasmanian Plant Chemistry
September 17, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBJoin Bianca on a journey through Tadmania’s wilderness as she shares her passion for plant chemistry and more. From using coffee machines to uncover ancient plant secrets you’ll get an insight into the world of botanical science. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@olly_dove) Co-Host: Emma Hamasaki Production: Ryan Smith Media & Promotion: Emma Hamasaki (@EmmaHamasaki)
Episode 210: Family, Formulas, and Phylogenetics
September 10, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBEvolutionary trees hold a dual meaning in the life of mathematician, Dr Julia Shore. During her PhD journey in phylogenetics, she used mathematical techniques to model intricate processes found in nature. But here's the twist - she did all of this while raising three children! In this episode, we explore the field of phylogenetics, where maths meets evolution. We explore Julia’s work and hear about her experiences of navigating the world of academic research while starting and raising a f...
Episode 209: Lights, Camera, Action: Science Goes Live
September 03, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBDr Meredith Castles takes an unorthodox approach to communicating science, she livestreams a ‘conversational science’ show to anyone who wants to learn. Essentially, she crowdsources science information from around the world by discussing what people find interesting using Twitch, an online gaming entertainment platform. In this episode we delve into the world of online communities and how to create safe, inclusive and educational spaces – alongside learning about some innovative research b...
Episode 208: Zooming in on Zooplankton
August 27, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBSylvie King is a master's student at the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Science (IMAS), in affiliation with the Australian Antarctic Partnership Program (AAPP) and the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS). In this episode we dive deep into her world researching and modelling zooplankton in the southern ocean. What are zooplankton and why should we be continuously monitoring them? What is it like spending months on a research vessel in the southern ocean, never seeing land? How can ...
Episode 207: Philosophy Unveiled: Science & Ethics
August 20, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBJoin Dr Ann Thresher, a Philosopher, as she dives into the heart of science's workings and scientists' ethical responsibilities in technology. Explore telescope placements, altering species for climate, gene drive risks, and our duties toward invasive species. Delve into climate change's bounds with geo-engineering and terraforming, and the risks we dare to rescue our world. Uncover philosophical musings in this episode that simplifies complexity. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly...
Episode 206: Sci-Comm Queen, Zoe Kean
August 13, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBZoe Kean loves science so much, she jumped into a profession where she can learn about all of it! As an award-winning journalist and science communicator, her work spans radio, science writing, content creation, and more. Plus, she’s a soon-to-be-published author! In this episode, we dip our toes into the expansive world of Sci-Comm. We get insight into how to begin a career in the profession - and keep it going, what ‘a day in the life’ looks like, alongside systematic issues that come up...
Episode 205: ESA Darwin Part 2
August 06, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn July 2023, hundreds of ecologists from across Australia flocked to Darwin. It wasn’t just by coincidence, but for the Ecological Society of Australia’s annual conference. TWICS’ Olly was one of those ecologists, and she took the microphone with her to capture the exciting ecological work happening across Australia. In part 2 of this double bill, you’ll hear from Challis Pulotu from the School of Science and Technology at the Pacific Adventist University and his work researching Traditio...
Episode 204: ESA Darwin Part 1
July 30, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn July 2023, hundreds of ecologists from across Australia flocked to Darwin. It wasn’t just by coincidence, but for the Ecological Society of Australia’s annual conference. TWICS’ Olly was one of those ecologists, and she took the microphone with her to capture the exciting ecological work happening across Australia. In part 1 of this double bill, you’ll hear from Professor Euan Ritchie from Deakin University and his opinion that scientists should be allowed to have opinions. Up next, we ...
Episode 203: Translating for plants and people
July 23, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBHow do we understand how stressed a plant is, or decide when it needs water? First, we need to ask, then we need to translate. Originally from Morocco, having studied in France and now in Tasmania, Dr Ibrahim Bourbia speaks many languages of plants and people and shares his journey to plant science + experience and advice for moving countries for research. Join Dr Kate Johnson to hear how Ibrahim uses cameras to understand how plants use and lose water, which will help farmers decide when to...
Episode 202: Sealing the deal on seal diets
July 16, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBDid you know that a whisker can reveal what takeaway you ate last? That is, if you had whiskers! Antarctic fur seals do indeed have whiskers and PhD candidate Noémie Friscourt sat down with Olly this week to tell us how she’s using them to understand their diet and foraging behaviour. Make sure you tune in for this seal-ly great episode! Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@littledove440) Production: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles) Media & Promotion: Georgia Stewart (...
Episode 201: Insights from drone flights
July 09, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBGet ready to take off into the world of remote sensing as we’re joined by Emiliano Cimoli, a researcher at the Australian Centre of Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS). Emiliano tells us about his work employing cutting-edge remote sensing techniques with unmanned aerial vehicles (drones!) to unlock the secrets of our planet's marine and terrestrial landscapes. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@littledove440) Co-Host: Hannah Moore (@HannahCMoore @hannahclaremoore) Prod...
Episode 200: TWICS hits the big two hundred
July 02, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThat’s right, listeners, the episode title hasn’t lied to you. That’s What I Call Science has officially hit 200 episodes! It’s a huge milestone for a podcast, so the TWICS team got together this week to talk about the joy that the past 199 episodes have brought to us. We wouldn’t be here without our listeners tuning in each week, so a huge thank you to each and every one of you for your ongoing love and support. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Hosts: Olly Dove (@littledove440), Hannah M...
Episode 199: The Mount Pleasant Radio Observatory
June 25, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBAfter two weeks of episodes at the Grote Reber Museum, we’re headed next door to the Mount Pleasant Radio Observatory for our final episode in the space mini-series! Brett Reid, manager of the University of Tasmania's radio telescopes, and Dr Patrick Yates-Jones, research associate at the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Tasmania, tell us all about their work at the Observatory, as well as take us into the exciting world of the Control Room. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod ...
Episode 198: The Grote Reber Museum
June 18, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIt’s week two in outer space for the TWICS team as Olly and Simin sit down with museum manager Karen Bradford inside the Grote Reber Museum in Cambridge, Tasmania. Surrounded by fascinating memorabilia from the past, Karen tells the hosting duo about her work at the museum, and even gives the pair a recorded tour! Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@littledove440) and Simin Salarpour (@SalarpourSimin) Production: Hannah Moore (@HannahCMoore) Media & Promotion: Georgia Stewart ...
Episode 197: From Geodesy Mysteries to Astronomy Histories
June 11, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBJoin us for part 1 in a space mini series as we delve into the incredible world of geodesy and cutting-edge research into Very Long Baseline Interferometry (try saying that 5 times fast) with new PhD graduate, Simin Salarpour. From her native Iran to Tasmania, we talk about her remarkable journey, the challenges she faced and the triumphs she achieved. We explore the power of science outreach, empowering women in science, and Simin's work at the Grote Reber radio astronomy museum in rural Ta...
Episode 196: Fun and Feathers
June 04, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week, Olly and Emma took a trip out of the studio and over to Clarence Arts and Events for the Fun and Feathers workshop! There, they met budding scientists and got to play drama games, make crafts, and learn about birds with a group of local school children. Across the workshop, the kids had a chance to present a story about two unexpected bird neighbours and even got to be radio hosts for the day! Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@littledove440) & Emma Hamasaki (...
Episode 195: From stars to bats & bird-song
May 28, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBFrom distant space to earthly bats and bird-song, how is Dr Jim Lovell using his training in astrophysics to innovate how we track and locate wildlife? Join Dr Kate Johnson to hear how black holes are necessary for navigating on earth and how astrophysics techniques can be used to monitor animals by mapping sound (and why that matters). Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Dr Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys) Production: Dr Simin Salarpour (@SalarpourSimin) Media & Promotion: Ellie Claph...
Episode 194: Bugs, Beetles and Blazes
May 21, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBJoin us for an exciting episode with Dr. Shasta Henry, an intrepid Entomologist, educator, and inspiring science communicator. From exploring the Amazon to guiding white water rafts in Canada, Shasta shares her adventures with us. As a winner of the Inspiring Women in STEM fellowship in 2022, she enlightens us about the world of insects and her research on the impact of fire on insect communities in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Additionally, Shasta shares her personal journe...
Episode 193: Inspiring Women in STEMM 2023: Mona Jalali
May 14, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIt’s our last week with this year’s Inspiring Women in STEMM Fellows, so join us as Mona Jalali from the University of Tasmania tells Olly about her work in organic chemistry and organometallics, as well as her plans in Iran with the grant awarded through the fellowship. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@littledove440) Production: Olly Dove (@littledove440) Media & Promotion: Emma Hamasaki (@ehamasaki)
Episode 192: Inspiring Women in STEMM 2023: Vimarsha Kodithuwakku
May 06, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBFor part 2 of our International Women in STEMM Fellows 2023 mini-series, join us as Vimarsha Kodithuwakku tells Olly all about her journey through STEMM from her time studying in Sri Lanka to now being a PhD researcher studying vascular ageing at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research here in Hobart, Tasmania. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@littledove440) Production: Ryan Smith Media & Promotion: Ellie Clapham (@EleanorClapham1)
Episode 191: Inspiring Women in STEMM 2023: Marlee Wells
April 30, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThis week we are joined by Inspiring Women in STEMM Fellow Marlee Wells. Marlee is a PhD Candidate at the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre and faced many challenges growing up as a young girl interested in science in a small town. Now, Marlee hopes to use her experience to inspire other young people from rural areas to follow a similar path to her and achieve their dreams. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@littledove440) Production: Simin Salarpour (@Salarpou...
Episode 190: Antarctica's Seismic Symphony
April 23, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, Olly and new co-host Georgia venture to the southernmost continent and explore all things Antarctica with geophysicist Anya Reading. Anya takes us through her exciting career path and her current work using seismometers to discover what’s going on underneath the ice sheet. We learn about Anya’s recent trip to Antarctica and everything you might need to think of when going on such an adventure. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@littledove440) Co-Host: Georgi...
Episode 189: Citizen science is science!
April 16, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat actually is citizen science? How accurate is the data it produces? Dr Kate Johnson chats with Dr Clare Hawkins, a conservation biologist who’s working to assess biodiversity in lutruwita/Tasmania, to find out! Hear about Clare’s travels around the world to understand citizen science, what ‘Where Where Wedgie’ and ‘Bioblitz’s’ are all about, and how you can get involved! Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Dr Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys) Production: Olly Dove (@littledove440)
Episode 188: Family Farm to Future Physician
April 09, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week we introduce you to one of our TWICS team members, Ryan Smith. Hailing from the beautiful northwest coast of Tassie, Ryan is a first-year medical student, after deciding to make the shift after completing his undergraduate degree in science and Honours in medical research. We take you through Ryan’s journey in higher education after growing up in a farming family and ask Ryan what it’s like editing the episodes you hear every week! Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Kate John...
Episode 187: When Art and Science Collide
April 02, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBSarah El idrissi is an emerging artist with a passion to uncover the overlap between science and art. Her practice evolves as she dives deeper into the world of science as she completes her artist residency in nipaluna/Hobart. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@littledove440) Co-Host: Emma Hamasaki (@ehamasaki) Production: Hannah Moore (@HannahCMoore) Media & Promotion: Emma (@ehamasaki)
Episode 186: Feather Boas and Feral Felines
March 26, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBAlex Paton is a wildlife lover, science communicator and pioneer of using feather boas to aid feral cat management. Listen as Dr Kate Johnson finds out how Alex’s PhD uses cameras deployed in remote bushland across lutruwita/Tasmania, her diverse field-work experiences, and what we can do to protect our wildlife from non-native predators. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Dr Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys) Production: Ryan Smith Media & Promotion: Ellie Clapham