Einstein A Go-Go

In the studio this week are Dr. Jen, Dr. Euan, Chris KP and Dr Shane.

Today's Program is Entirely News: Homo Naledi in South African Caves. Pristine fossilised ankylosaur found. The correlation between sleep deprivation and pain perception (similar research). Combating mosquito born diseases by changing mosquito genetics vs with Walbachia bacteria.

Stradavari instruments, welding goggles and acoustics. Polar bears switching diet due to climate change. Science, Beauty and distraction. NASA has announced the Orion test flights have been delayed.

National Parks and noise pollution. Scarring and mussels. Male great tits are fussy about their neighbours.

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In the studio this week with Dr Shane is colleagues Dr Catherine, Dr Lauren and Dr Ray.

The team kick things off with science news.

News this week include recent studies into the physiological adaptations of long distance runners, what makes them so good at running so fast,. and for so long? Next up the team discuss bio-engineering advancements surrounding prosthetics that can see and finally ask the question; When you see food, what makes you know its food and that you want to eat it?

First Guest: Damian Belobrajdic - Senior Research scientist at CSIRO.

Damian joins the team in the studio to discuss a new calcium rich milk-alternative derived from Seaweed and Lobster shell that is being developed.

Second Guest: John Hornbuckle - Associate professor at the centre for regional & Rural futures at Deakin University.

John shares insight into technology advancements in the area of Agriculture and farming variability utilising satellites to monitor growth performance and management.

Third Guest: Liz Spry - from the centre for Adolescent health at Murdoch children's research institute.

Liz joins the team in the studio sharing details of her work on 200 stories, a long-standing study into adolescent health

Remember,.. Science is everywhere!

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Dr Shane, Dr Lauren (US) and Dr Ray discuss ancient DNA in soil, horse domestication and NASA Cassini mission update.

First guest: Abigail Harrison, founder of The Mars Generation, tells us all about her fascination with space exploration and her personal aspirations in this pre-recorded interview. Visit http://www.themarsgeneration.org for more information.

Second guest: Dr Thomas Newsome, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Deakin University discusses his studies into dingoes in Central Australia and his post-doctoral research into populations of grey wolves in the US. Visit https://www.deakin.edu.au/research/research-news/articles/are-we-re-domesticating-the-wolf for more informantion.

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Joining Dr Shane is Dr Lauren (US), Dr Laura, Dr Ray. First guest in the studio is Dr Michelle Hall - Research Fellow from the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Dept of Physiotherapy at The University of Melbourne. Her current research focuses on how osteoarthritis develops in young and middle-aged individuals following injury and surgery, and how exercise can ultimately improve quality of life for people living with osteoarthritis. Second guest is Professor Sharon Lewin, Director, Doherty Institute. Day of immunology approaches so Professor Sharon discusses the three biggest infections - influenza, Dengue fever and HIV. Dr Chris Hurren from Deakin University comes into the studio to explain why our denim jeans are destroying the planet. The Genioz study aims to investigate the Australian public's expectations of personal genomics. Link http://www.genioz.net.au/

Einstein A Go Go - 16th April 2017

Dr Jeff, Dr Laura, Dr Lauren & Dr Shane

First and second guests: Professor David Tarlinton, Head of Department of Immunology and Pathology and NHMRC Principal Research Fellow, Monash University and Dimitra Zotos, Senior Research Fellow, Monash University.

Details of World day of Immunology 29th April 2017. Get down to the vaccination caf! We find out what it's like to be an immunologist!

Third Guest: Andrea Boyd, Space Applications Services for ESA - European Space Agency discusses the function ESA plays in space, the ISS and beyond.

News items: New grant applications with Self Organised Fund Allocation (S.O.F.A.), courtship of jumping spiders, Perfume and air-freshener effects on society, Cassini mission updates.

Remember, ""Science is everywhere"", including:

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

Dr Shane, Dr Jen, Andrea and Dr Euan bring you all the week's hottest science, including the wild weather across Melbourne and Australia, cephalopods modifying their own RNA, cannibalism in early human ancestors, and the Cassini spacecraft's Grand Finale.

The team talk to Dr Lincon Stamp from the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne about the work done by a Melbourne research team involving Stem cell transplants that offer hope for sufferers of gut disorders.

They also chat with Dr Sarah Stephenson, Neurogenetics Researcher at the Bruce Lefroy Centre for Genetic Health Research, and Honorary in the Deptartment of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, about the use of genetically diverse mouse colonies, which. she hopes will fast-track her studies of Parkinson's disease.

Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein A Go Go Twitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo

In the studio this week post radiothon are Chris KP, Dr Lauren II and Dr Shane.

News: Fang Blennies venom, Heart Tissue on spinach tissue, Asteroid BZ509's orbit.

The First guest (in the studio) is Prof Jamie Rossjohn, Head, Infection and Immunity Program, Monash University who talks about the immune system and how it goes wrong and how to treat that.

The Second Guest (in the studio) is Dr Margie Danchin, Paediatrician, Department of General Medicine, The Royal Children's Hospital talks about vaccination and parental concerns about immunisation aversity. SARAH project.

Remember, ""Science is everywhere"", including:

Website, Facebook, Twitter, Podcasts

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

Einstein A Go Go - 29th March 2017

Dr Shane is joined in the studio with colleagues Dr Lauren, Dr Ailie, Dr Ray.

News items:

The team discuss everything from; The Worlds largest artificial sun in Cologne, Germany - What exactly are they doing with it? World Meteorological day, 11 brand new types of clouds, King Snake and recent updates relating to the budget from the usually innovative Canada

First Guest:

Dr Karla Hutt - Monash Biomedical discovery institute at Monash University.

Dr Carla explains her work on reproductive lifespans and possible methods of extending fertility; a subject that recently resulted in her winning the Outstanding Woman in science fellowship from Monash University.

Second Guest:

Dr Lauren Sosdian - Translating research co-ordinator Melbourne & Part of the Carlton Connect program.

Dr Lauren shares with the team her recent work on all things Knee Osteoarthritis and more specifically knee replacement surgeries.

The team can't go too long without delving into the ever amazing world of space, this week they discuss news regarding the 'Planet formally known as... Pluto!'

Remember, ""Science is everywhere"", including:

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

Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr Jeff and Dr Catherine discuss stem cell study, blood test for autism, social media use and medical marijuana oxford study.

First guest: Dr Helen Czerski, University College London, BBC, tells us all about her work with ocean bubbles and how they interact with the atmosphere.

Second guest: Dr Chengxue Helena Qin, Senior Research Officer, Heart Failure Pharmacology, Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute discusses her research on heart attacks.

Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein A Go Go Twitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo

This week Dr Jenny, Dr Euan and Dr Chris join Dr Shane in the studio.

In news, mitochondrial genomes helps track the movements of Indigenous Australia over the last 50,000 years; Neanderthals store DNA of their meals in their dental plaque; virtual reality; and bees.

Recorded interview with Mathew Noyes, software lead at NASA Johnson Space Centre's Hybrid Reality Lab.

Guess on the phone is Don Bradshaw, Chair of Zoology and Senior Honorary Research Fellow from the University of Western Australia, His new study into honey bees has revealed the significant effect human impact has on a bee's metabolism, and ultimately its survival.