Einstein A Go-Go

Dr Valentina Lorenzetti and Adam Clemente from the Healthy Brain and Mind Research Centre at the Australian Catholic University talk substance use, brain function and mental rewards. While at the other end of the science process, Professor John Dewar, Vice-Chancellor of Latrobe University (and Chair of Universities Australia) calls in to share the big picture: how tertiary efforts are coordinated at the national level and what can be done to reinvigorate the University sector after COVID. Need more? Stick around to learn how Dr Shane really feels about vaccination communication! With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Laura, Dr. Ray, and Dr. Linden.

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In the studio this week are Drs Ailie, Stacey, Anu and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:

NASA Ingenuity inaugural two (and planned) flights on Mars, and SpaceX Crew-2, prediction and intensity of earthquakes, and paper retraction and research biases.

Today's First Guest (online) is Dr Emily Edwards from Monash University who talks and about primary immunodeficiency (PI) and PI week.

Today's Second Guest/Presenter (online) is Graci Finco from UNT who talks about dinosaur's sounds, movement and paleoartists.

Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including:

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and live every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

Dr Shane, & Dr Lauren discuss Human/animal chimeras and the latest on space exploration. PHD students Debatri Chattopadhyay and Isabelle Romero-Shaw join the team to discuss their work on gravitational waves, as well as their upcoming trip to Antarctica; Professor Sonia Grover from the Royal Children’s Hospital shares an exciting update regarding funding to endometriosis research focusing on adolescents, and shares insight regarding endo pain measurement and treatment.

Dr Shane and the team talk with Associate Professor David Tingay from MCRI, about a study that used cutting-edge technology, electrical impedance tomography (EIT), to take highly detailed images deep inside newborns’ lungs. Babies adapt to air-breathing at birth using complex methods of moving gas in their lungs not seen later in life, with crying especially important to this process.

Also on the show is Adriana Zanca, talking about how PhDs and ECRs are underpaid at universities.

The team speak to Conor McCafferty, Haematology Research, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute about his PhD which focuses on COVID-19 with specific attention to blood-clotting and inflammatory side-effects, and post-recovery symptoms in adults and children, and Dana Bergstrom from Deakin University, with respect to a landmark paper about to be released in global change biology, led by Dana and Euan Ritchie. It examines the state of Australia’s ecosystems, from the tropics to Antarctica. Plus science news exploring the "ingenuity helicopter" and a new law in nature. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Lynden, and Dr. Ray.
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Dr Mohammad Saberian, RMIT University, tells us about the serious environmental impact from face masks and the proposal to use pandemic waste for road building purposes; Hannah Savage, University of Melbourne, discusses her latest study into threats and how the regions of the brain respond. And in weekly science news, the team discuss the world memory championships, why bald eagles are dying in the USA, challenges of humans living on Mars with a shorter day than living on earth and the first 3D hologram printer.
With presenters Dr. Shane, Ray, Anu and Graci.

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Get ready as Dr Shane blasts through the most exciting and diverse PhDs across the nation, challenging the students tackling them to explain in less time than it takes to get a COVID test.

Which thesis will change the world? Which students will return to the show as thought leaders?

Hopefully all of them!

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In the studio this week is ChrisKP and Drs Jen, Euan (online) and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:

sea slugs cut their head off (autotomy), genetics and eye colour and National Eucalypt Day

Today's First Guest (online) is Dr Jody Gerdts from Bee Scientifics Pty Ltd who talks about bees and Varroa mites and the study she's about to commence.

Today's Second Guest (online) is Dr Maggie Zhai who talks about how vaccines work and the problems getting their payload delivered.

Today's Third Guest (online) is Dr Matt Owers from Macquarie University who talks galaxies.

Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including:

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and live every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Laura & Stacey discuss cancer resistance seen in large mammals, gratification delay, and micro-dosing research. Dr. Gemma Gransbury from the University of Melbourne shares her findings on single molecule magnets; and Cara Santa Maria, host of the podcast 'Talk Nerdy' explores existentialism and COVID vaccines.

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And live every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

Stacey, Ailie, Anu and Dr Shane discuss the link between Alzheimer’s and gut microbiome. Mars missions and the history of weather forecasting. Dr Tas van Ommen talks to the team about Antarctica’s ice, atmosphere and surrounding ocean and their role in the earth’s climate system. February 28 is Rare Diseases Day. Sue White, Deputy Clinical Director of the Victorian Clinical Genetics Services introduces Rare Diseases Now (RDNow), an exciting new program at the Royal Children’s Hospital, initiated to deliver genomic diagnoses and precise, personalised care to families affected by a rare disease.