Einstein A Go-Go

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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