Science Revealed

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Science Revealed episodes

May 09, 2023 Curious Conversation: Art, AI and Interaction
Recorded live at World Science Festival Brisbane 2023.

Why are artists using Artificial Intelligence in their interactive artworks? Join Public Art Curator Jay Younger in conversation with AI artists Adam Donovan and Madeleine Flynn to illuminate the inspiration behind their artistic practices and specifically Cybernetic Intimacy and Pivot, their respective artworks in Curiocity Brisbane 2023.
1 hr 13 min
May 09, 2023 A Rational Fear - Live!
Recorded live at World Science Festival Brisbane 2023
Winner of Australia’s Best Comedy Podcast, A Rational Fear recorded a special World Science Festival episode about the beginning of the end of the world. Laugh in the face of the scariest things facing our planet like climate change, superbugs and how Brisbane will be the capital of the world after a nuclear war.
Join Dan Ilic (Question everything) and Lewis Hobba (Triple J) as they wrestle some of the biggest names in comedy and politics to tackle the largest issues in our world. Featuring Mandy Nolan, Mel Buttle, Mark Humphries, Jessie L Christensen and Dylan Behan.
It’s fast, it’s funny, it’s 60 minutes of giggling at our greatest fears. If your Sky News-watching Uncle doesn’t believe in it, we’re making fun of it. It’s a scary world, you may as well laugh in its face.
Warning: This show may contain strong language and adult themes. 16+ audiences recommended.
55 min
May 09, 2023 The Future is Insects
Recorded live at World Science Festival Brisbane 2023
There are some 10 quintillion (19 zeros!) individual insects alive today and humanity’s future relies on their continued existence. Insects pollinate our crops, roll away dung and provide a non-toxic, natural way to control other pests. Their ubiquitous abundance also makes them a great source of protein and a potential solution to global food security. Our hand-picked team of leading insect experts will answer your toughest questions while sharing a nutritious canape of creepy-crawlies. Featuring Ranger Stacey Thomson, Dr Rocio Ponce-Reyes and Queensland Museum's Dr Chris Burwell.
1 hr
May 09, 2023 In the Shadows of Dinosaurs
Recorded live at World Science Festival Brisbane 2023
Thanks to their impressive, fossilised remains, much is known about the dinosaurs that roamed Patagonia millions of years ago. As scientists learn more about these ancient creatures, they also uncover the dinosaurs’ habitat and lifestyle.
Join Ranger Stacey Thomson and renowned Argentinian Palaeontologist Ignacio Escapa on a journey back to the ancient environment of Patagonia, from the towering conifers to the bugs trampled underfoot, and how it all sustained the now famous gigantic reptiles that lived there.
1 hr 4 min
May 09, 2023 Clash of the Titans
Recorded live at World Science Festival Brisbane 2023.

Get ready for a prehistoric rumble! Ranger Stacey Thomson umpires global heavyweights of Palaeontology from either side of the Pacific in an unmissable showdown of titanic proportions.
Argentinian Palaeontologist Dr Ignacio Escapa of the Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum and Australia’s leading Palaeontologist and Queensland Museum favourite Dr Scott Hocknull are out to win the hearts and minds of the audience as they bring their respective fossil records to life.
How does Titanosaurus and Giganotosaurus of ancient Patagonia stack up against their Aussie cousins? Who can lay claim to the most impressive collection of prehistoric animals and plants?
Find out as our Cretaceous Carnivores face off against the Jurassic Giants.
59 min
September 28, 2021 Ep 24: Marson Collection Revealed: Part 2 with Karen Kindt
Music is significant to all cultures across history. The breadth of the 830 traditional musical instruments that make up Marson Collection demonstrates the wide diversity of ways in which different cultures have made music. You're listening to part two of Marson Collection Revealed. Discover more fascinating details of this significant collection with me, Laura Cantrell, museum graphic designer and sometimes podcast host and Queensland Museum Anthropology Collection Manager Karen Kindt.
What is the Marson Collection?
In 2002 Charles and Kati Marson donated more than 800 musical instruments to Queensland Museum in partnership with the Queensland Conservatorium at Griffith University. This unique collection was donated with the intention that the instruments would be available to be accessed and played by musicians with the appropriate knowledge.
CREDITS
Host: Laura Cantrell
'Stories and Mysteries' written and played by Darryl Potter and recorded by Kim Sewell.
Follow us on social media: @qldmuseum
Visit our website: https://www.qm.qld.gov.au/
10 min
September 28, 2021 Ep 23: Marson Collection Revealed: Part 1 with Dr Kirsty Gillespie
From celebrations to break-ups, good times to sad times, there's no doubt music is a major part of our lives. Music is a form of self-expression, and something that we as humans can all relate and connect to on an emotional level.
Over two episodes we are going to reveal a special "living" collection which consists of 830 traditional musical instruments from around the world. So join me, Laura Cantrell, museum graphic designer and sometimes podcast host, as we take a musical journey through the Marson Collection with museum honorary Dr Kirsty Gillespie.
What is the Marson Collection?
In 2002 Charles and Kati Marson donated more than 800 musical instruments to Queensland Museum in partnership with the Queensland Conservatorium at Griffith University. This unique collection was donated with the intention that the instruments would be available to be accessed and played by musicians with the appropriate knowledge.
CREDITS
Host: Laura Cantrell
'Stories and Mysteries' written and played by Darryl Potter and recorded by Kim Sewell.
Follow us on social media: @qldmuseum
Visit our website: https://www.qm.qld.gov.au/
12 min
September 15, 2021 Ep 22: Climate change impacts on marine invertebrates with Dr Sue-Ann Watson
Imagine you're a scientist, diving into the freezing cold waters of the Antarctic. You're not there to observe the larger organisms so closely associated with that part of the world - whales, seals and impossibly cute penguins - but the smallest: the marine invertebrates. What is it about these lesser-known creatures, the ones we rarely think of, that would entice you into those icy waters? What are the impacts of climate change on these ocean creatures? Have you ever heard of ocean acidification?
Dr Sue-Ann Watson, Senior Curator of Marine Invertebrates at Queensland Museum Network and senior research fellow at James Cook University, joins us to chat about her fascinating work.
CREDITS
Host: Laura Cantrell
'Stories and Mysteries' written and played by Darryl Potter and recorded by Kim Sewell.
Follow us on social media: @qldmuseum
Visit our website: https://www.qm.qld.gov.au/
18 min
August 30, 2021 Ep 21: Ants: bioindicators of climate change with Dr Chris Burwell
Because some of them bite, sting or pass on life-threatening diseases, lurk in our kitchens at night, or eat our garden plants, not to mention occasionally decimate our food crops, insects tend to get a bad rap. But that's not really fair. If they didn't exist, nor would we. In fact, because of our existence, theirs is under threat. And perhaps this AMAZINGLY diverse class of creatures can show us the impact we are having on the planet. There are scientists out there trying to do just that - and they could use a little help from you.
One of those scientists is Queensland Museum Network's Dr Chris Burwell, Senior Curator of Insects. He's got an encyclopaedic knowledge of insects that he's going to share with you!
19 min
August 17, 2021 Ep 20: Building SparkLab: How have Science Centre's changed with Rebekah Collins
We may be biased, but at Queensland Museum Network we reckon we've got one of the best science centre's in Australia! SparkLab, at Queensland Museum, has awesome interactive exhibits, live science experiments and investigations and a Maker Space - but perhaps best of all, learning officers who have science and education expertise and make it their mission to get you playing, questioning and testing your ideas while having the most fun possible. Rebekah Collins is one of the creators of SparkLab and there is no-one better to give you and me - Laura Cantrell, museum graphic designer and part-time podcast host - the inside word on our SparkLab experience.
CREDITS
Host: Laura Cantrell
'Stories and Mysteries' written and played by Darryl Potter and recorded by Kim Sewell.
Follow us on social media: @qldmuseum
Visit our website: https://www.qm.qld.gov.au/
10 min