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Ep79: Working on Water P4: Megan Hartog
Season 1 Episode 79
Kate interviews Megan Hartog, Marine scientist working at the CSIRO Marine National Facility as a Voyage Operations Manager. Megan tells us what it’s…
5 years, 6 months ago
Ep78: Working on Water P3: Mibu Fischer
Season 1 Episode 78
Hannah talks with Mibu Fischer, Quandamooka woman and CSIRO scientist. Mibu’s specific interests are around utilising Traditional Knowledges and mana…
5 years, 6 months ago
Ep74: Fact vs Fiction: the role of tech in spreading fake news
Episode 74
Is social media deceiving you and spreading fake news?
With much of the world in lockdown we are using social media and devices more and more to stay …
5 years, 6 months ago
Ep75: Fact vs Fiction: our future generation look at the facts
Episode 75
Is fake news a deadly threat during the pandemic?
For many people the pandemic has been their first experience of witnessing the scientific method fir…
5 years, 6 months ago
Ep73: Fact vs Fiction: why do people believe fake news?
Episode 73
What is misinformation and why do people believe it?
Niamh and Kate chat about misinformation in the digital age with UTAS Philosopher and senior lect…
5 years, 6 months ago
Episode 72: From testing explosives to COVID testing
Many airports are equipped with a device that can detect traces of explosive substances. Now the creators of this device are using the technology to …
5 years, 7 months ago
Episode 71: Exploring the world of biomedical engineering
Episode 71
In this episode we explore the world of biomedical engineering, starting with discussing what a biomedical engineer does and some interesting project…
5 years, 7 months ago
Episode 70: A link between food security and health
One in four respondents to The Tasmania Key findings Project’s Food Survey reported running out of food because they could not afford to buy more dur…
5 years, 7 months ago
Episode 69: NAIDOC Week: Corey Tutt and Deadly Science
Episode 69
In this week’s episode Hannah and Niamh are joined by Deadly Science founder, NSW Young Australian of the Year, and all-round legend Corey Tutt. Core…
5 years, 7 months ago
Episode 68: NAIDOC Week: The Sociology of Indigenous Inequity
Episode 68
Health and social inequities are huge issues in Australia, between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. The public is often shown the ‘what’ of…
5 years, 7 months ago