Einstein A Go-Go

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Einstein A Go-Go episodes

June 17, 2018 Einstein A Go-Go - 17 June 2018
Dr Krystal joins Dr Shane in the studio. In news, cure for River Blindness approved by FDA and a discussion on whale sharks
First guest is Dr Sarah Dunstan from the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity. A study into the population and spread of tuberculosis-causing (TB) bacteria in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has found that more than half of cases can be attributed to one particular strain of the bacteria. A Melbourne-led international collaboration, sequenced the DNA from bacteria in TB patients Ho Chi Minh City. The findings concluded that the strain of TB-causing bacteria known as the Beijing lineage, was responsible for 59 per cent of infections. Second (and third) guests are Dr Mark Hulett and Dr Marc Kvansakul, from La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science. A team of scientists from Melbourne's La Trobe University has shown a protein found in a tobacco plant has the potential to fight life-threatening infectious diseases. The discovery could lead to the development of a new class of antibiotics and meet the challenge of rising antibiotic resistance. Third guest is Elaine Miles, Climate Data Analyst at the Bureau of Meteorology Melbourne Art conservationist and physicist with a PhD in Optics and Art Conservation, has monitored western style canvas paintings that were housed in the South East Asia region.
47 min
June 10, 2018 Einstein A Go-Go - 10 June 2018
Einstein A Go Go - 10th June 2018
Dr Ewuan, Dr ChrisKP & Dr Shane
News items: New Australian research revels the humble bee has an understanding of the concept of ZERO! The relative position of things: a mouse model, New horizons mission jump starts!
First guest: Angelina Arora, Year 11 student at Sydney Girls High School has developed a new plastic! MORE
Second and third guest: A/Professor Megan Munsie Deputy Director University of Melbourne's Centre for Stem Cell Systems and heads the Ethics, Engagement and Policy unit of Stem Cells Australia. A refresher stems cells are their biological role. Check out Stem Cells Australia HERE ISSCR event HERE
Extra news items: Blue Tongue lizard communication.
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48 min
June 02, 2018 Einstein A Go-Go - 2 June 2018
Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Laura, Dr Ray bring you this week's hottest science, including ice dunes on Pluto, cockroach milk, and the recent weather's tracking with the current climate models.

The team chat with Dr Aya Mousa (Monash University, Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation) about Vitamin D, how it works and what it does in various organs of the body.

They interview Dr Tan Nguyen (WEHI) about his work with a relatively unknown protein called SIDT2, which he found was important for the immune response during viral infection, warning uninfected cells of incoming infection so they are better prepared to fight off infection.

Their final guest is Dr Francine Marques, a National Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellow at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, about her investigation into the molecular genomics of hypertension - a major risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

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49 min
May 27, 2018 Einstein A Go-Go - 27 May 2018
In the studio this week are Dr. Krystal, Dr. Ray, Dr. Linden and Dr Shane.
News: In preserving works of art it's sometimes necessary to remove adhesive tape using hydrogels.
Today's first guest (via Skype) Rachael Dudaniec from Macquarie University talks about damselflies who seem to be in distress.
Today's second guest (in the studio) Prof. Louis Moresi talks about plate tectonics, hotspots, Kilauea and computer modelling.
More News: the Keeling curve (why it's measured in Hawaii) reaching 410ppm CO2 in the atmosphere, ebola outbreak in the Congo and how modelling tools have evolved from previous outbreaks and the Sensory Scientific Exhibition at Monash (particularly aimed at the Vision Impaired) - Tickets here.
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48 min
May 20, 2018 Einstein A Go-Go - 20 May 2018
In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Linden, Dr Ailie & Dr Ray
The team kick things off with some science news; This week's focus varies from Hippo poo killing fish in Africa, The science of how ice skating actually works & finally new ways to test heart cells using graphene (with amazing results).
First Guest: Is actually TWO guests this week. Associate Professor Andy Herries and his student Richard Curtis; both from Latrobe University.
Prof. Andy and Richard join the team in the studio to discuss the their studies into geological samples and enhancements in the area of 'Modern Humans'.
Second Guest: Dr Agustin Schiffrin - Chief Investigator within the Fleet Center & Senior Lecturer in School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University.
Dr Schiffrin joins the EAGG crew in the studio to discuss his exciting work on new materials including one of the most dynamic and capable materials; Bio-organisms.
The team finish up with one last bit of news about recent theories surrounding the Cambrian explosion finally some advice, don't believe everything you read!

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50 min
May 13, 2018 Einstein A Go-Go - 13 May 2018
Einstein A Go Go - 13th May 2018
Dr Euan, Dr Jen, Dr Chris K.P. and Dr Shane
News items: Chytrid fungus effects on frogs, Tutankhamen's radar results, Behavioural science of dogs and jumping spiders.
First Guest: Elodie Camprasse PhD Deakin University ""Pint of science"" Bringing science to the pub!
More HERE
Second Guest: Dr Carlos Kuhn Postdoctoral researcher within FLEET Swinburne University of Technology's ultra-cold atomic gas group. ""Carlos' primary focus is a new quantum-gas microscope laboratory, the first of its kind in Australia, which will allow investigation of quantum effects at a macroscopic scale, key in FLEET's study of non-equilibrium physics""
Third Guest: Muthu Vellayappan PhD student Materials Science and Engineering, ""how 3D printed materials can geometrically stimulate heart cells to align and beat in time""
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47 min
May 06, 2018 Einstein A Go-Go - 6 May 2018
Joining Dr Shane is Dr Ray, Dr Laura with two studio guests. In news, obesity is linked with fewer taste buds; Helium in the universe; and water purification. First guest is Rebecca Orrell-Trigg, PhD student within FLEET at RMIT University is using liquid metals to synthesise 2D (atomically thin) materials for use in future ultra-low energy electronic devices. The work allows her to apply her inorganic chemistry knowledge in a practical setting. Second guest is Professor Ingrid Scheffer from Austin Health. Families of children with severe epilepsies may be able to avoid having a second child born with the devastating disease, a collaborative study of 123 families with a child with a severe epilepsy, found that in 8 per cent of the families either the mother or the father also carried the genetic abnormality at very low levels, even though they did not have the disease.
46 min
April 29, 2018 Einstein A Go-Go - 29 April 2018
In this special episode, Dr Shane is in the performance space with a live audience to celebrate 3RRR April Amnesty.
Guest Ashley Bush, Professor of Neuroscience, University of Melbourne discusses his amazing new work and clinical trial on Alzheimer's Disease.
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50 min
April 22, 2018 Einstein A Go-Go - 22 April 2018
Dr Shane, Dr Ailie and Dr Krystal bring you this week's hottest science! They discuss industrialised society's traces in the geological record, flesh-eating bacteria, and the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef.
They chat to Dr Matthew Currell, hydrogiologist from RMIT University, about the limits of the modelling of groundwater flows.
They also speak with Professor Robyn E O'Hehir, Professor/Director, Allergy, Clinical Immunology & Respiratory Medicine, Central Clinical School, Monash University and Monash Partners, about her career with immunotherapy, dealing with hay fever, and the upcoming Day of Immunology.
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43 min
April 15, 2018 Einstein A Go-Go - 15 April 2018
In the studio this week are Dr. Linden, Dr. Catherine and Dr Shane.
News: Discovering what the Mantis shrimp can see and the mortality of people with night sleep patterns.
Today's first guests (in the studio) Dr. David Farmer and Jackson Voorhaar from the Comedy festival talk about their show Why you're Not Dead Yet! and Dr. Farmer's work in neuroscience.
Tickets: http://www.looponline.com.au/event/micf-david-farmer-jackson-voorhaar-youre-not-dead-yet/
Today's second guest (in the studio) Associate Professor Marie Bismark, Melbourne University's School of Population and Global Health, who talks about their current series of papers on using data to identify practitioners at highest risk of complaints.
Today's third guest (in the studio) Dr. Karen Freilich from Monash University's Jean Hailes Research Unit talks about the Humerus Hacks podcast and sexual health and contraception.
Remember, ""Science is everywhere"", including:
Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go
and every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.
46 min