Ockham’s Razor

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Ockham’s Razor episodes

April 15, 2023 Everything you ever (or never) wanted to know about ticks
They're the unwanted hiking companion that is trying to suck your blood.
Today, Charlotte tells us about why ticks want to follow us home.
12 min
April 08, 2023 Waterways are teeming with life - how can we protect them?
Callum is thinking about the future of freshwater systems in Australia. They're full of life, within and around the water.
But how do we protect these waterways when humans also rely on them?
Callum Donohue explores this careful balance.
12 min
April 01, 2023 Tiny creatures have a big conservation problem
To plan conservation efforts, scientists need to know what species are in an area, how big the populations are, how they interact... The list goes on.
But what happens when the creatures that need conserving are so small you can barely see them?
Today, Lisa Kirkendale explores the importance of taxonomy in conservation, and why even the tiniest of creatures need attention.
12 min
March 25, 2023 An Atom's Eye View
Jacob is no stranger to becoming immersed in the world he's researching. He's a nanotechnologist, so things are about to get tiny.
Today, Jacob Martin explains why his research requires a balance of the real and virtual worlds of scientific experimentation.
12 min
March 18, 2023 Meteorites and meteor-wrongs
We've all looked at the night sky in the hope of seeing a shooting star, but today's speaker looks at the ground to find meteorites!
Ellie Sansom explains what it takes to go on a meteorite hunt in the Australian outback.
Next live show:The next Ockham's Razor live show is in Brisbane on the 24th of March. You can find tickets here. We'd love to see you there!
12 min
March 11, 2023 When bias in science is a good thing
Bias is usually regarded as something to avoid in scientific research, but that doesn't always have to be the case.
James Hill explores the role his lived experience as a queer Ngarrindjeri man plays in his research, and what can be gained by inviting bias into science.
Next live show:Ockham's Razor is coming to the World Science Festival in Brisbane and we'd love to see you there. You can find tickets here.
12 min
March 04, 2023 The coral reef you didn't know you needed to know about
When you think of Australia's most famous coral, the Great Barrier Reef likely comes to mind.
But there's a coral reef ecosystem in the north of WA that also deserves attention.
Today, Zoe takes us on a journey to the corals of the Kimberley region, to tell us why they give her hope for the future of coral populations globally.
12 min
February 25, 2023 Choosing the science story we want to tell
What can stories tell us about science? And what science can we explore through stories?
This week, science writer Lauren Fuge asks us all to imagine the future of science.
11 min
February 18, 2023 Is this a job for AI or humans?
What is a task for AI and when does a human need to intervene? And when is a compassionate response better than an accurate one?
These are the big questions explored by today's speaker, Carolyn.
Next live show:The next Ockham's Razor live show is in Perth on the 22nd of February. Find all the details and tickets here.
12 min
February 11, 2023 Representation is key if we want health equity
Having a voice in conversations that concern your experiences is vital, especially when it comes to First Nations health.
Today, Kim Morey explores what an inclusive future in healthcare looks like.
Next live show:Our next live show will be in Perth on the 22nd of February. Find tickets and more info here.
12 min

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This program is no longer in production. Ockham’s Razor is a soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say…