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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…
6 years 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 …
6 years 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…
6 years, 1 month 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…
6 years, 1 month 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…
6 years, 1 month 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…
6 years, 1 month ago
Episode 67: The invisible doctors: Pathologists
Episode 67
These doctors diagnose 100% of cancers and inform 70% of all medical decisions, so why don’t we know who they are? This episode we chat to two expert…
6 years, 2 months ago
Episode 66: There’s an app for that!
In this episode, Niamh and Meredith talk to UTAS technologist and lecturer Dr Lindsay Wells who specialises in mobile application development. They d…
6 years, 2 months ago
Episode 65: A most important measure
Cardiovascular disease including heart attack and stroke kills more people worldwide and in Australia than any other disease. Blood pressure is the s…
6 years, 2 months ago
Bonus Episode: Top tips for PhD students
Our Founding Director Niamh Chapman recently submitted her PhD thesis, she’s officially on the home stretch! Tune in to hear Niamh and her supervisor…
6 years, 2 months ago