Science Gallery Melbourne

Criticism is no longer whispers down the lane, now it’s instant messaging down the highway. Judging, mocking and scorning come young and old, from all walks of life. They remain anonymous behind the keyboard, hidden in the clutter, cacophony and crowds. All you ever see is people saying, “this is bad, you shouldn’t say mean things to others”, but they don’t do anything about it. Lishan Chen meets a victim of trolling abuse and shares how she has finally regained her confidence and health.

This podcast was created as part of the 2021 Journalism program at University of Melbourne, supervised by Louisa Lim. Students responded to themes in Science Gallery Melbourne's SWARM exhibition, a space that uncovers the very essence of human behaviour and questions what drives us to be social.

https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/swarm

Have you ever peacefully sat down in public transport, or happily danced to your favourite songs in a nightclub only to feel someone coming too close to you without your permission? If you responded yes to either of these questions, you might be a young woman. Julie Barman unpacks why it is that so many people who identify as female find sexual harassment is part of their daily lives.

This podcast was created as part of the 2021 Journalism program at University of Melbourne, supervised by Louisa Lim. Students responded to themes in Science Gallery Melbourne's SWARM exhibition, a space that uncovers the very essence of human behaviour and questions what drives us to be social.

https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/swarm

Scroll through your single friends’ phone and chances are you will find a dating app. Their popularity is soaring, producing stories that are unique to the digital age. Josh Nevett brings us two of those stories, begging the question… should you join the swarm to swiping? Or is it best to avoid keyboard intimacy like the plague?

This podcast was created as part of the 2021 Journalism program at University of Melbourne, supervised by Louisa Lim. Students responded to themes in Science Gallery Melbourne's SWARM exhibition, a space that uncovers the very essence of human behaviour and questions what drives us to be social.

https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/swarm

Australians are not strangers to the sight of empty shelves and shopping limits placed on essential household items. Panic buyers stormed supermarkets and cleared shelves last year, as the uncertainty of closed borders and virus transmission rocked the nation. As Melbourne went into its fourth lockdown almost two weeks ago, panic buyers again rushed to stock up on items like toilet paper, pasta, and canned goods. Chloë Macmillan investigates the motivations behind panic buying and what can be done in the future to put a stop to the behaviour.

This podcast was created as part of the 2021 Journalism program at University of Melbourne, supervised by Louisa Lim. Students responded to themes in Science Gallery Melbourne's SWARM exhibition, a space that uncovers the very essence of human behaviour and questions what drives us to be social.

https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/swarm

How much of an impact a clothing brand can have? Can you imagine thousands of young women in China are crazy about one clothing style? Can you imagine that they starve to lose weight so that they can squeeze themselves into small sized clothes? This is the magic power of Brandy Melville, but this fashion trend has caused a heated debate in China. Yue Jiang explores the inner world of two Chinese girls and shows how Brandy Melville has changed their daily life.

This podcast was created as part of the 2021 Journalism program at University of Melbourne, supervised by Louisa Lim. Students responded to themes in Science Gallery Melbourne's SWARM exhibition, a space that uncovers the very essence of human behaviour and questions what drives us to be social.

https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/swarm

Rural-urban migration is one of the most urgent challenges Bhutan is facing. As people swarm to urban settlements leaving rural villages empty, a cultural void arises. This demographic shift also has a cultural impact. Nyima Lhamo Wangchuk digs deeper to understand how young people are involved in this problem.

This podcast was created as part of the 2021 Journalism program at University of Melbourne, supervised by Louisa Lim. Students responded to themes in Science Gallery Melbourne's SWARM exhibition, a space that uncovers the very essence of human behaviour and questions what drives us to be social.

https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/swarm

Bonfires, blood sacrifice and restless young men. Julie Fenwick tells the story of her Uncle's phallic-worshipping cult during the Solomon Islands political upheaval in the new millennium. 

This podcast was created as part of the 2021 Journalism program at University of Melbourne, supervised by Louisa Lim. Students responded to themes in Science Gallery Melbourne's SWARM exhibition, a space that uncovers the very essence of human behaviour and questions what drives us to be social.

https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/swarm

Why do bees swarm? Is there any rhythm or rhyme? Bec Pridham chats with local Adelaide beekeepers, unpacking swarming behaviour and how it is changing.

This podcast was created as part of the 2021 Journalism program at University of Melbourne, supervised by Louisa Lim. Students responded to themes in Science Gallery Melbourne's SWARM exhibition, a space that uncovers the very essence of human behaviour and questions what drives us to be social.

https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/swarm

Jellyfish blooms are a captivating sight, with thousands of the creatures massing together in groups that can be kilometres wide. But these blooms are also linked to pollution and climate change, because jellyfish thrive in conditions that can kill most other marine animals. Because of this hardiness, scientists have speculated that jellyfish may inherit the seas. Amalyah Hart investigates.

This podcast was created as part of the 2021 Journalism program at University of Melbourne, supervised by Louisa Lim. Students responded to themes in Science Gallery Melbourne's SWARM exhibition, a space that uncovers the very essence of human behaviour and questions what drives us to be social.

https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/swarm

Most Australians will have been asked overseas if Aussies ride kangaroos to work or school every morning. While the cute image of riding in kangaroo pouches is a funny jab about Australia’s wildlife, more kangaroos are making appearances on our commutes and not in a very cute way. Harry Sekulich speaks with motorists who have been in road collisions with Australia’s most cherished marsupials.

This podcast was created as part of the 2021 Journalism program at University of Melbourne, supervised by Louisa Lim. Students responded to themes in Science Gallery Melbourne's SWARM exhibition, a space that uncovers the very essence of human behaviour and questions what drives us to be social.

https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/swarm