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Episode 293: Micro-plastics, big problem
Episode 293
Microplastics are everywhere, in the ocean, our food, and even the air we breathe. But what exactly are they, where do they come from, and why should…
6 months, 1 week ago
Episode 292: Modelling Nature’s Complexity
Season 1 Episode 292
How do you track the invisible spread of disease or predict the risks of invasive species? In this episode, we speak with ecological modeller, Nick B…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
How the Zebra Got its Stripes (and the Chemistry that made it happen)
Episode 291
In this episode, we’re exploring the fascinating world of oscillating chemical reactions — those rare reactions that don’t just proceed in one direct…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 290: Breaking Down the Numbers
Episode 290
Returning guest Priya Kitchener joins us to unpack Australia’s PISA study results and what they say about how well our students are performing in mat…
7 months ago
Episode 289: Learning Literacy
Episode 289
Nearly 50% of Tasmanians struggle with literacy. Kaitlyn shares her lived experience with literacy and the changes she decided to make for herself by…
7 months, 1 week ago
Episode 288: AI Ethics & Information
Episode 288
Ever wondered why librarians tell you to only use sources from the last 5 years? Or what makes research "powerful"? Join us as we chat with a 25-year…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 287: Deadly Reptiles & STEM Yarns
In this episode, we sit down with proud Kamilaroi man, author, and science champion Corey Tutt to talk about his latest book Caution! This Book Conta…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 286: How quantum computing could break the world…and fix it again
Season 1 Episode 286
Could you play Minecraft on a quantum computer?
In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Susan Coppersmith from the University of New South Wales to…
8 months ago
Episode 285: Into the Quantum Realm
Episode 285
How does your phone know when to turn off the screen? Why can we build ultra-fast computers and super-sensitive sensors? And how does a DSLR camera c…
8 months, 1 week ago
Episode 284: Rocking the Classroom with Hands-On Science
Episode 284
This week we chat with Jo Watkins, CEO of Australian Earth Science Education (AusEarthEd), a national not-for-profit bringing Earth and Environmental…
8 months, 2 weeks ago