Einstein A Go-Go

Dr Shane speaks with Anu Rajendran from Deakin University about space exploration; Dr Yona Nebel-Jacobsen from Monash University talks about isotope dating of rocks; and Professor Benjamin Thierry from University of South Australia talks about developing the next generation of wearable technologies. Plus three more guests: Associate Professor Theresa Jones from Melbourne University,  Associate Professor Richard McDermid from Macquarie University, and regular presenter Dr Jenny Martin join forces to chat about an online environmental lesson called “world record light” which involves the goal of measuring light pollution around the world and their bold attempt to break the world record if over 2000 participants join in. With presenter Dr. Shane.

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Rod Fencham from the Queensland Herbarium talks about the myrtle rust disease which has virtually wiped out the population of native guava trees along the east coast of Australia; Jorja Collins from Monash University and Eastern Health talks about the opportunities to improve the nutrition and environmental footprint of hospital food; and Dr Jennifer Sanger from The Tree Projects talks about her team’s research which found that previously logged forests burn more severely than old-growth forests. Also discussed is the discovery of a new species of bacteria that produce antibiotics; observing stellar parallax from the New Horizons spacecraft, ensuring medical studies include female participants, and the correlation between the time that birds spend raising their young and their problem solving abilities. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Euan, Dr. Jen, and Chris KP.

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This week Drs Linden, Ray, Laura and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:

The link between baldness and covid-19, Which fish are better for reef ecology, and An antibaterial spray to resist fruit spoilage.

Today's First Guest (online) is Adelle Goodwin from Monash University who talks about accreting Pulsars.

Today's Second Guest (online) is Dr. Scott Hocknull from the Queensland Museum who talks about newly discovered extinct megafauna.

Today's Third Guest (online) is Dr. John Read from the University of Adelaide who talks about feral cat (and fox) control.

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Dr Shane speaks with Elodie Camprasse from Deakin University about sea birds; Dr Daniel Fernandez-Ruiz discusses how exactly malaria works and efforts to combat it; and in weekly science news, chronic pain, the seventeen thousand meteorites that land on earth each year, and the most recent SPACEX launch, are all discussed. And Dr Lauren shares insight in her recent grant success to further study inherited eye diseases. With presenters Dr Shane, Dr. Lauren, Dr Linden, and Anu. Remember, “Science is everywhere”

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An observational study of bees generates some unexpected results; How COVID-19 is affecting global carbon emissions; Bonnie Teece from UNSW Australian Centre for Astrobiology, discusses the technology of NASA’s soon-to-be-launched Perseverance Rover and how it will fare detecting signs of life on Mars; And Jacek J. Jasieniak, Director of the Monash Energy Institute, reveals that semi- transparent solar cells are a “game-changer” that could transform architecture and solar energy generation. With presenters Dr Shane, Dr Ray, Dr Ailie and Stacey.

Presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Lauren and Dr. Krystal host Round 2 of 20 PhDs in 20 Minutes special, featuring:

Hannah Savage - University of Melbourne – Perception of threat

Caleb Dawson - The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute - 3D fluorescence imaging

Georgie Buckley - Swinburne University – Disordered eating

Karinna Saxby - Monash University – Cultural minority sexual health

Fernando Gordillo Altamirano - Monash University – ICU infection

Arianna Oddo - Monash Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and CSIRO – medicating beyond the blood brain barrier

Julianna Kadar - Macquarie University – The Port Jackson Shark

Sarah Gauci - Swinburne University – Relationship of dietary patterns and cognitive decline.

Aida Brydon - Swinburne University of Technology – Tele-health counselling

Emily McColl-Gausden - University of Melbourne – tracking with DNA

Sarah McColl-Gausden - University of Melbourne – vegetation under fire threat.

Kate Secombe - University of Adelaide – treatment of diarrhea during cancer treatment

Georgie Craig - The University of Melbourne – nerve cell coating in isolated mice

Alec Jamieson - Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre, The University of Melbourne – Connectivity of brain tissue with depression

Lena Meyer - UNSW Canberra Space and CSIRO Manufacturing Lab 22 – 3D printed satellite applications

Alexandra Hendon - University of Hull, UK – Mimicking chronic wounds

Leah Beauchamp - Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health – Loss of sense of smell in Parkinson’s disease

Nick Shepelin - University of Melbourne – harvesting energy from movement

Indee Hopkins - RMIT University – Alternative protein sources

Winnie Orchard - Monash University – post partum brains!

Science News:

The Eastern Beared Bandicoot rescued from extinction, Using a synchrotron to help preserve The Scream created by Norwegian Expressionist artist Edvard Munch.

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Dr Shane interviews more FameLab entrants, with 10 national finalists sharing their research. Monash University's Krystal De Napoli, a Kamilaroi woman from rural North-East Victoria, also joins the show, discussing her studies into indigenous astrophysics. And Dr Jen, Dr Ewan and Chris KP join in with science news ranging from of otter behavior; woman in hunter-gathering societies, and how murder hornets are now appearing in North America.

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Dr Shane interviews 14 FameLab semi-finalists about their research, and also has a chat with Dr Fiona Dobson from the Physiotherapy Department at the University of Melbourne about managing hip damage. Dr Linden, Dr Ray and Dr Laura join in with science news ranging from the recent wet weather in Melbourne; keeping houses cool by using infrared-blocking paint; and how well animals can metabolise alcohol.

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In the studio this week is Dr Shane who is virtually joined by Drs Ailie, Ray and Stacy who discuss what's been in the news:

Kilauea shutdown related with rainfall, bugs and their decline additionally found that some effects can be mitigated locally rather than globally, covid-19 and POTUS v a study from NEJoM and cruise ships.

Today's First Guest is Assoc. Prof. Menno van Zelm from Monash Uni who talks about primary immunodeficiency and treatment.

Today's Second and Third Guests are PI sufferers Louise and Mae Driscoll who (yearly) talk about their treatments.

PI week 2020.

Today's Forth and Fifth Guests are phD students Dr Angeline Leece and Jesse Martin from La Trobe Uni who talk about Australopithecus Robustus a two-million-year-old fossil – named DMH 134 - reassembled from 150 bone fragments.

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Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr Linden & Dr Krystal

Science news to kick things off; The team discuss topics ranging from recent studies into Dinosaurs and how we continue to study them to better technology, Nitrogen; both that found in our atmosphere and deep underground and the secret life of cells, specifically Enzymes.

The Dr’s are joined by 3 guests today as they look forward to and discuss amongst other things the upcoming 'Day of Immunology'.

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