Podcasts by Einstein A Go-Go

A focus on Organ Donations and Organ Donors from 2023-07-25T09:41:55

This week the team are in the studio, focussing on the importance of Organ Donations, including some heartwarming personal experiences.

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Dark matter, Stellar Crime Scenes and Immunodeficiency from 2023-07-16T12:00

Dr Shane and Chris KP geek out over astrophysics with Prof. Virginia Kilborn and Dr Suzie Sheehy. Who discuss what makes up a galaxy and address the exciting question - do dark galaxies exist? Listen

Terrestrial Vertebrates, Women in engineering, new stimulation methods and blind visual art from 2023-07-11T11:47:19

Hosts: Dr Shane, Dr Jen.
1st guest: Dr Jane Melville AM, Senior Curator of Terrestrial Vertebrates Museums Victoria Research Institute. Jane's research combines field-based studies on reptile...

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Endometriosis Medical Cannabis Treatment, Amazing Shark Facts, Microfluidic Device Research from 2023-07-02T12:00

Associate Professor Mike Armour, PhD Associate Professor in Reproductive Health, Higher Degree Research Director, NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, discusses his work wi...

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Wandering poles, cryptic species and recognising a science leader from 2023-06-25T12:00

Humans love moving groundwater around, so much so it turns out we’ve shifted the planet’s pole by almost a metre in the last 20 years. Thankfully we have Dr Shane, Dr Sarah and Dr Ailie to unpac...

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20 PhDs in 20 min (continued) from 2023-06-18T12:00

Dr Shane is joined by co-host KrisKP. This week's PhD candidates are Shreya Mcleod - University of Newcastle, Hannah Brown - Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection, Lily Kenchington...

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Macquarie Island, Tattoos, Phage Therapy. from 2023-06-11T12:00

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Drs Jen and Euan. In this week's show the first guest, Kita Williams from QUT, talks about the environment and studying on Macquarie Island, then Graci continues ...

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Genetic Adaptation for Cold Weather, Default Networks in the Brain, and Earthquake Science from 2023-06-04T12:00

Dr Shane is joined by Dr Linden and Dr Laura in the studio to discuss a genetic study looking at adaptations to cold weather and relationship of these genetic changes to modern diseases. Invited...

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20 PhDs in 20 min from 2023-05-28T18:05:41

This week, 21 PhD students from various institutions, backgrounds and fields present their research. In one minute. 20 PhDs in 20 minutes is back! With Dr Shane and Dr Laura

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Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems, Star Trek tech and Fungus Resistant Frogs from 2023-05-21T12:00

Guests Renza Scibilia from the JDFR is a diabetes advocate and activist from the JDRF, joined by Jasmine Schipp, PHD candidate from Deakin University. People with type 1 diabetes have had no com...

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Beta-blockers and anthracycline chemotherapy from 2023-05-15T16:45:06

Hosts: Dr Shane, Dr Jen, Dr Euan,
News items: The symbiotic relationship between fungi and trees, using ultrasound to cross the blood-brain barrier, thanatosis, recolonisation of ants.
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Dementia Research, International Congress of Genetics event, Cave Sleep Research from 2023-05-07T12:00

Professor Emeritus Philip Batterham, School of BioSciences / Bio21 Institute, University of Melbourne, Co-Convenor 23rd International Congress of Genetics, discusses the International Congress o...

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Gendered health, poo pathogens and psychological interventions from 2023-05-01T21:15:36

Continuing the recent focus on endometriosis, Dr Eileen Mary Holowka joins Dr Share, Dr Ray and Dr Scarlett from Montreal to speak to her work in communication and women's health. Self-described...

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The Importance of Immunology&Exciting Developments for Diabetes Treatment from 2023-04-26T09:50:21

This week the team are in the studio, with a focus on Immunology (in promotion of the upcoming ‘Day of Immunology’) and an exciting work on an oral treatment for Diabetes.

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Crocodiles, Immune Systems, Cancer and Neurodegeneration from 2023-04-16T12:00

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Chris KP and Dr Sarah Best for the latest science news; Scott Williams from the Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry at La Trobe University explains the inna...

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Antarctica - Sepsis - Star Trek from 2023-04-09T12:00

The team this week are Drs Shane, Ray and Gracie. They are joined by Georgia Watson from the University of Wollongong who talks about Securing Antarctica's Environmental Future and the Homeward ...

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Conspiracy Theories, Health Technologies and… Mammoth Meatballs?! from 2023-04-02T12:00

Dr Mathew Marques from the School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, discusses the psychology behind conspiracy theories. Students from Melbourne Bioinnovation Student Initiat...

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Endometriosis Special Broadcast - Live to Air in the 3RRR Performance space from 2023-03-30T17:28:38

A special show this week, with the team broadcasting live from the 3RRR performance space.

This week’s show focuses on all things Endometriosis, with special thanks to our sponsor, the Hu...

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Dark Matter, Green Wellbeing and Stress on the Brain from 2023-03-19T12:00

Dr Natalie Matosin from University of Wollongong discusses the effect on stress on the brain. Dr Jayden Newstead from the School of Physics at the University of Melbourne talks all things dark m...

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Using the immune system to fight the battle against cancer. from 2023-03-17T18:22:22

Dr Shane, Dr Jen, Dr Euan, Dr Gracey present Fossil evidence of early human tool use may be flawed, meteorite strike in West Texas, Chernobyl’s impact on dogs.
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Autistic Adult Research, Ultra-processed Foods and Cognition, Whale Communication Research from 2023-03-05T12:00

Dr Lauren Lawson, Clinical Psychologist from the School of Psychology & Public Health, La Trobe University, talks about her research into the mental health and wellbeing of autistic adults; ...

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Naked Mole-Rats, Re-engineering Antibiotics and Fossil Dating from 2023-02-26T12:00

Universities come alive for the new semester this week so presenters Dr Shane, Dr Laura and Dr Ailie kick-start your brain with new information on how fungi perfume attracts bugs, and naked mole...

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Veteran Journalist Peter Hitchener OAM from 2023-02-19T13:00

From rural Queensland to half-a-century reporting the news at Channel 9, Peter Hitchener has been fascinated by science and science communication his entire life. This week he returns to Einstei...

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Bees, Fires and the Melbourne Pollen Count from 2023-02-12T13:00

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Drs Jen and Euan for the latest science news; Dr Scarlett Howard from School of Biological Sciences at Monash University discusses how bees can provide the soluti...

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Greenspace, Comets and Nostrils. from 2023-02-05T12:00

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Drs Stacey, Ray and Graci. In science news they discuss ChatGPT, Galapagos in Houston, the Dallas Zoo saga, and timezones on the moon. Then, Professor Stephen Liv...

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Lost Radioactive Material, Meat-Eating Mushrooms, Silicosis and Climate Change Adaptation from 2023-01-29T13:11:34

The team provides an update on a wide array of topics including, a highly radioactive puck lost somewhere in Western Australia, meat-eating mushrooms, and shape shifting robots. Then, Associate ...

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Vaping, Antarctica and Green Infrastructure from 2023-01-23T13:00

Australia has seen a tidal wave of cheap and highly addictive e-cigarettes cross our borders and flood our communities, and Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth, explains why he believes the Go...

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2022: The Biggest and the Weirdest in Science News from 2022-12-22T19:18:26

An influx of La Nińa; Dr Robert Steadmen’s work on the famous “Feels Like” aspect of temperature; the possible resurrection of the Thylacine; Humans cohabiting with dextrous cockatoos; favourite...

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Award winning Osteoarthritis Online Help, Properly Cooked Potatoes Are Healthy, Silence is Great for Us from 2022-12-11T12:00

Dr Rachel Nelligan, Physiotherapist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Health Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, Melbourne School of Health Sciences, University of...

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Deafening Whales and Controlling Stem Cells from 2022-12-04T12:00

Do we drive trucks through nature reserves? Presenters Dr Shane, Dr Ray, Dr Ailie and Dr Graci discover the answer is… sort of! Also: Wildlife scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta has found that over 18...

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Fetal Growth Restriction, "Hairy Plate Animals and Cancer, and Understanding SARS-CoV-2 in the Body from 2022-11-27T00:00

Zahrah Azman, Perinatal PhD Student at The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, talks about her research on foetal growth restriction (FGR), which is a common pregnancy complica...

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Poo Transplants, Nutrition in Space, and Artemis I Rocket from 2022-11-20T13:00

Dr Felice Jacka OAM, Professor of Nutritional Psychiatry, and Director of the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University, and founder and president of the International Society for Nutritional ...

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Norfolk Island Archaeology, Strokes and Science Reproducibility. from 2022-11-13T14:00

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Euan, Graci and Chris KP. In science news they explore octopodes throwing things; treatments for nightmares; and trees causing extinction events. Then...

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New COVID Variants, Photographic Tiger Sharks, King Tut's Tomb, Antibiotics&Bacteriophages from 2022-11-06T12:30

The team provides an update on the latest COVID variants, and explore the latest science news such as camera wielding tiger sharks, microscopy, King Tut's tomb, and Gracey provides insight into ...

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Anxiety and Optimism, Undiscovered Viruses, Great Guts from 2022-10-30T12:00

Writer Anna Spargo Ryan talks about her new book  'A Kind of Magic: A memoir about Anxiety, Our Minds, and Optimism in Spite of it All'; Emma Harding from the School of Biotechnology and Biomol...

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Stuttering, Oceanic Plates, BoM Kerfuffle from 2022-10-23T15:11:56

Professor Meghan S. Miller, Research School of Earth Sciences, The Australian National University, talks about her research into critical tectonic plate boundaries, in particular, subduction zon...

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Teaching Evaluations, Brain Cancer Treatment, and the Hidden Dangers of Floodwaters from 2022-10-16T13:00

Dr Megan Lee from Bond University chats about student evaluations of teachers and how these contribute to increased stress in academics. When feedback isn't constructive it can be harmful - and ...

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All Things De-Extinction and Cryopreservation from 2022-10-09T13:00

We’re wiping out species at a rate not seen in 66 million years, so the Museums Victoria Research Institute have decided to do something about it! Dr Kevin Rowe, Senior Curator of Mammals, joins...

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Dr. Sandro Demaio on Vaping from 2022-10-02T11:00

Dr. Shane and team speak with Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth and a globally-renowned public health expert, with a passion for food, health and wellbeing, about the harms of vaping, particula...

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Volcanologist Empowering Students, Topological Data Analysis, Brain Cancer Centre Fundraiser from 2022-09-25T12:00

Dr Janine Krippner, Volcanologist, Honorary Associate Researcher, University of Waikato, New Zealand, talks about empowering students in scientific thinking at her primary school by donating an ...

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AI, Vision Health and Processed Food from 2022-09-18T12:00

Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Dr Jen and Science Communication students Hunter, Ali and Tess. In science news, earliest fossilised fish heart, cockatoos vs humans over bins, gym junkies and Par...

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Microscopy and Organ Donation. from 2022-09-11T12:00

Presenters Dr Shane and Dr Jen discuss science news about ancient amputations, asteroids and tweezers. Then, Dr Adam Parslow from the Baker Institute talks about modern microscopy; Meaghan Bruns...

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Special Radiothon Show! from 2022-09-04T15:31:18

Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Dr Ray, Dr Linden, Dr Euan, Dr Jen, Dr Ailie, Dr Ray, Chris KP and from Texas; Graci! It’s nearing the end of Radiothon, so the team has got together to share some...

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Why Planets are Unique; and Music and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy from 2022-08-21T12:45

Associate Professor Katarina Miljkovic, from Curtin University’s Space Science and Technology Centre and School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, explains how the planets in our solar system are...

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Professor Brett Sutton, Art Meets Science, and Saving Species from 2022-08-14T13:00

Professor Brett Sutton, Victorian Chief Health Officer, talks about his role, why and how he became involved in public health, and the best preventions against COVID; Artists Emme Orbach and Noa...

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Gender Equity in Science, Fixing Broken Jaws, and Concussion from 2022-08-07T12:27:17

Dr Shane and co-hosts Dr Linden, Dr Ray and Dr Stacey talk about dead robot spiders; alternative, science-y, ways to use fibre cables; and a new study shining a light on gender and race bias in ...

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Pollination by Krill, Gravitational Waves and Cleaner Air from 2022-07-31T12:00

Under the constant gaze of a CO2 sensor, Dr Shane and Dr Ray discuss underwater algal pollination and the fact that peat moss may be just what we need to turn asteroid dirt into a viable garden ...

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Communicating Weather, Benefits of Beavers, The State of the Environment Report from 2022-07-24T12:00

Jonathan How, Senior Meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) runs through a typical day as a meteorologist and how the BOM has changed how they communicate weather to the public; Dr Lau...

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Meteorites, Quantum Chemistry, James Webb Telescope from 2022-07-17T12:00

Dr Shane and co-hosts Dr Lauren, Dr. Linden & Chris KP chat about tardigrade proteins, glacial ice, dog training, and the James Webb telescope; Rachel Kirby, PhD student at the Research Scho...

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Bees, Glorious Bees, and Physics from 2022-07-03T10:32:42

Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Dr Ray, Dr Linden & Dr Stacy. In science news, they discuss an infectious disease threatening our native honey bees, stress induced sleep research in mice, vol...

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Jumping Rivers, Corticosteroids and Apple Picking Robots from 2022-06-26T12:00

Eye and vision health Professor Justine Smith from Flinders University discusses the persistence of Ebola in the eye; Dr Chao Chen from Monash University talks about The Monash University Facult...

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Another 20 PhDs in 20 Minutes Extravaganza! from 2022-06-19T09:53:19

Presenter Dr Shane interviews 20 PhD students in 20 minutes. Listen to the breadth and depth of what this bunch of PhD candidates are covering, including MS genetics, molecular machines, chytrid...

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Volcano Formation, A Long-Lost Tortoise, Aus Mammal of the Year from 2022-06-12T13:00

Dr. Hashini Senaratne, Lead researcher PhD candidate, Monash University, explains developing accessible electronic toolkits to help encourage STEM knowledge, logical thinking and creativity for...

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Microfluid Devices, Sweet-Toothed Cockroaches, and Frog Disease from 2022-06-05T12:00

Having defeated the flu, Dr Shane is back with Dr Ray, Dr Stacey, Dr Jen and Dr Graci to learn that cockroaches are evolving to be less interested in sugar; mice are able to have their dopamine ...

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Tasmanian Tiger De-Extinction, Louise and Mae Update, Octopuses And Reproduction from 2022-05-22T12:00

Mother and daughter Louise and Mae Driscoll update listeners on their lived experience of primary immune deficiency. Professor Andrew Pask, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology School o...

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Feral Horses in the Alpine Region and Revegetating Arid Regions from 2022-05-16T12:00

Dr. Shane is joined by co-presenters Chris KP and Dr Sarah Best to discuss growing plants in lunar soil, sunscreen and coral, and blackholes. Guest Professor Dick Williams from Charles Darwin Un...

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Science and Arts Collaborating, Approaches To Embalming, and Threatened Species from 2022-05-08T12:00

Presenters Dr Shane, Dr Euan and Dr Grace discuss the latest science news, including embalming, burials, and how techniques and approaches to do this have changed over time, as well as current t...

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Outer Space Hibernation, Steel&Ceramics on the Moon, and Indigenous Astronomy from 2022-05-04T15:14:23

Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Dr Ray, Dr Linden & Dr Stacy. In science news, they discuss measured productivity of video conferencing compared to in-person meetings, theoretical outer space...

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Brainwave Beers, AI Impressions and Immunology from 2022-04-24T12:00

In science news, we explore how a Locked In Syndrome patient (ALS) communicating via brainwave, requested beer! And in celebration of the upcoming Day of Immunol...

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Covid Policy, Parkinson's Disease, and a Comet We Can Chill About from 2022-04-19T15:09:10

Professor Nancy Baxter, Head of Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Melbourne University, provides a covid global health update, and explores ...

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Climate Mitigation Report, Leeches DNA, Autism Research Centre, Earth Observation from 2022-04-10T12:00

Dr Jasmine Muir, Earth Observation Technical Lead at FrontierSI, discusses satellite earth observation, why it's so important, and how it's useful to Australia. Professor Cheryl Dissanayake, Dir...

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Environmental influence on genomics and health impacts of alcohol from 2022-04-03T00:00

Sarah Cohen-Woods, a Professor of Psychology at Flinders University, talks about the interaction of our genetics with the environment and explores the question of why som...

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Diagnostic Errors and Modifying Space for Autistic Learners from 2022-03-27T12:00

Professor Tim Senden from the Australian National University discusses the bridges between physics and chemistry in the microscopic world; Dr Mary Dahm, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Com...

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Antarctic Climate Science, Vaccine Delivery and Quantum Biology from 2022-03-20T13:00

Dr Felicity McCormack has 'the best job in the world' and we agree it sounds pretty cool! Hear what glaciologists do to predict how climate change impacts Antarctic ice melt and future sea lev...

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WISA, Post-Apocalypse Creatures, Takethejump. from 2022-03-13T12:00

Dr. Shane is joined by co-presenters Graci, Dr Jen and Dr Euan to discuss using GE to stop the spread of invasive mosquitoes; studies of how large animals impact climate; and the discovery of ...

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Mental health after stroke, Victoria’s new Triceratops exhibition, and human influence on bee foraging from 2022-03-06T12:00

Dr Shane discusses the latest science news with the team. Dr Katherine Sewell from La Trobe University and the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health talks about research on mood and...

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Self-amputating Lizard Tails, The Value of a PHD and Lived Experience of Mental Health Practitioners from 2022-03-01T09:37:21

Dr Shane is joined by co-presenters Dr Lauren, Dr Graci, Dr Ailie and Liv. In science news, they discuss how and why lizards self-amputate their tails, and a record breaking pterodactyl discover...

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Ghost sharks, Volcanic Tsunamis and Food&Mood from 2022-02-20T12:00

Dr Hannah Power discusses the largest volcanic eruption in decades, resulting in the largest tsunami waves seen in Australia since the 60's; and Dr. Sarah McNab from the Royal Children's Hospita...

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Wildlife scientist Dr. Vanessa Pirotta; and Koala Extinction from 2022-02-16T13:08:34

Dr. Vanessa Pirotta, wildlife scientist, science communicator, and Superstar of STEM 2021-2022, talks about her work as a wildlife scientist and science communicator. And in science news, the te...

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Student Stress Management, Smart Teeth, and Bushfire Recovery from 2022-02-06T12:00

Dr Susanna Harris, Science Communicator, Manager of Engagement and Communications at Xontogeny & founder of PhD Balance, discusses her experience starting up PHD Balance, a community support...

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Nose-probing, Eye Tracking and Hibernation Muscle-Building from 2022-01-30T12:00

Hosts Dr. Shane, Dr. Ailie, and Dr. Laura explore if it is possible to grow muscle while sleeping, because new research shows that squirrels can, due to their gut biomes. And frog limbs can also...

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Eruptions and Outbreaks - from Tonga-Hunga over ice cream to Omicron - 23 January 2022 from 2022-01-23T22:47:05

Dr Shane is back for, yes indeed, 2022! We are kicking off with talking about the extraordinary volcanic eruption happening 9 days ago on Tonga-Hunga with Chris KP, and dive deeper into the theo...

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Underpants in the soil, the first true millipede, and deeptech innovations from 2021-12-19T12:00

It's the last 'Einstein' for 2021, with the whole team on board! Dr Stacey compels us to become citizen scientists by sharing a study where, in a quest to measure microorganisms in the soil, sci...

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Exercise, Efficient Power Usage and Chris KP Makes Connections. from 2021-12-12T12:00

This week in science news, we find out about hippopotamuses' gut biomes, fish kills, the creative sleep phase, and water freezing. Then, Professor David Bishop from Victoria University talks a...

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Dinosaurs, Immunity, and Noise Impacting Sleep from 2021-12-05T11:00

Dr Shane discusses some of the latest science news about dinosaurs, animal breeding, and immunity with Dr Laura and Dr Ray; and Professor Peter Catcheside from Flinders University talks about ne...

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Sleep Apnea, Woolly Mammoths&Psychedelics from 2021-12-02T08:34:54

Dr Shane is joined by fellow EAGG presenters Anu & Dr. Lauren. In science news, they discuss a long lost Woolly Mammoth tusk found deep in the sea; and cloud seeding and red light therapy. T...

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Accelerator Physics, Cellular Functions and Volcanos! from 2021-11-21T12:00

Dr Shane presents three guests. First up, Dr Suzie Sheehy who is researching accelerator physics, talks about her work with the particle accelerators, her move to the UK to live in COVID normal ...

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Captain Gene Cernan revisited from 2021-11-15T11:53:46

Dr. Graci explains how scientists are developing air filtration devices to clear out lingering COVID-19 bacteria; Dr. Shane explains the historical artefacts on display at Melbourne Museum's '...

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Stem Cell Therapy, Brain Cancer Centre, Whale Poo and Climate Summit from 2021-11-07T12:00

Sarah Best and Saskia Freytag, from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI), talk about treatments available at  the new Brain Cancer Centre; Megan Munsie, University of Melbourne, discusses ...

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Wind, fire, shells and the latest in science! from 2021-10-31T12:00

Dr Mika Peace from the Bureau of Meteorology explains her research into how complex interactions between fires and the atmosphere produces extreme local fire behaviour, as we brace ourselves for...

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COVAX, Vaxxing the World and (more) Deep Sea Creatures from 2021-10-24T11:00

This week Dr Shane talks to Tim Costello, Executive director of Micah Australia, about how to vax the world against Covid. What does Australia’s commitment to COVAX look like, what is the moral ...

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Naming Insects, Child Mental Health Post-Lockdown and Volcanoes from 2021-10-17T12:00

Dr Bryan Lessard, entomologist at CSIRO, regales us with tales of naming new insects, including the RuPaul soldier fly; Professor Sharon Goldfeld, Paediatrician and Director at the Centre for Co...

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Earthquakes, Deep Sea Creatures and Pregnancy and Infant Loss. from 2021-10-10T00:00

In the news this week is healthy eating in children, sloths, anthropocene and wilderness. There are two guests: Dr. Caroline Eakin from ANU who discusses earthquakes, Graci Finko who talks about...

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Gut Research, Nutrition and Supermarket Design from 2021-10-06T16:25:16

Dr Shane is joined by fellow EAGG colleagues Dr. Linden & Dr. Lauren. They discuss fossils, Wigner crystals, identical twins, LaGrange points and trojan asteroids, before being speaking with...

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Kids, COVID and the Return to School from 2021-09-26T12:00

A solo Dr Shane presents four guests in a special episode focussing on children and COVID-19, and the challenges we will soon face as schools prepare to reopen. Joining the discussion are:

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Science Communication Special from 2021-09-23T14:30:10

New research explains that cats are more stressed in new environments when their owners aren’t with them; Researchers have infused bacteria with silver to improve power efficiency in fuel cells;...

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TRM Cells, Pneumonia Drug Therapy, Brain Implants and Woolly Mammoths from 2021-09-12T00:00

Susan Christo, Doherty Institute, discusses new research findings in the area of tissue-resident memory cells; and Megan Maher and Christopher McDevitt, also from the Doherty Institute, talk abo...

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Celebrating Radiothon – Part 2! from 2021-09-05T12:00

Radiothon 2021 rolls on (to subscribe, hit up: rrr.org.au) and the full team stack the show with bites of science from arou...

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Radiothon - 1 from 2021-08-29T12:15

This week is the first Radiothon episode and all the normal presenters are in the studio or online who discuss what's been in the news:

mice eyes, breast milk, tesla bot, home grounds with...

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20 PhD Students Takeover from 2021-08-23T10:00:59

Dr Shane is joined, rapid-fire-style, by 20 special guests - 20 PhD Students! The candidates are all studying an array of topics for their PhDs, ranging from climate change, hospital waiting a...

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Treasures of the Natural World, Arthropod Venom and the life of a Woolly Mammoth from 2021-08-15T12:00

Dr Ken Walker, Senior Curator of Entomology at the Museums Victoria, discusses the exhibition Treasures of the Natural World and the significance of borrowing the collection from the Natural His...

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Anaesthesia, Geology, and Solar Power from 2021-08-11T10:26:20

Dr Christine Ball, Specialist Anaesthetist at the Alfred Hospital, Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University, Honorary Curator at the Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History,...

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International Women Astronomers Day, Bees and Caffeine, and Kidney Transplants from 2021-08-01T12:00

Dr Michelle Cluver, Astronomer at Swinburne University, celebrates International Women Astronomers Day, with stories of achievements in astronomy and discusses her own research work; Dr Catherin...

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Strep Infections, CVID and Tattoos from 2021-07-25T11:00

This week in science news, the team explore underwater landslides, space tourism, COVID-19 delta and vaccine effectiveness. Then, Joshua Osowicki from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute t...

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Fractal Vegetables, Rare Stars, and 'Cracking Covid' from 2021-07-18T12:00

How do you compare contemporary hurricane data with diary entries from 70 years ago? Can you create your own fractal vegetables? This week Dr Lauren, Dr Krystal and Dr Shane explore the big ques...

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Space Hub, COVID effects, Tattoos from 2021-07-11T11:00

In science news, the team explore invasive toxic worms, the relationship of colour to flight and it's implications, how habitat changes fish brains, and the impact of drug pollution on fresh wat...

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Breaking temperature records, particle accelerators and the Delta Variant from 2021-07-04T13:00

Professor Colby Zaph, from Monash University's Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, discusses novel molecular mechanisms that control T cell function in mucosal immunity and inflam...

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Activated T-Cells, Spinal Cord Rehab, and the COVID Cancer Taskforce from 2021-06-30T17:05:50

In science news, the team chat about giant ice plugs, dragon man in the well, and mongoose birth communal management. Guests include Duncan Wallace, Spinal Cure Executive Director, talking ab...

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Venus, Depression treatment and July lectures from 2021-06-20T12:00

Astrophysicist Dr Rebecca Allen from Swinburne University, talks about the new NASA missions to Venus; Kate Gunningham from Epworth Centre for Innovation, discusses her work in a trial investiga...

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Extremophile organisms, exceptional enzymes and the economics of biodiversity from 2021-06-13T12:00

The team explore the messy beauty of AI designed microchips, extremophile organisms that may hold clues to DNA repair, and new enzymes that could break down plastics even in everyday conditions....

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Saliva Testing, Galaxies and Nutrition from 2021-06-06T11:00

Drs Shane, Linden, Laura, and Ray discuss science news, including diamonds indicating seismic activity, news on clownfish stripes, and labrador pups understanding humans. Guests include Dr. Geor...

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Saliva Testing, Galaxies and Nutrition from 2021-06-06T11:00

Drs Shane, Linden, Laura, and Ray discuss science news, including diamonds indicating seismic activity, news on clownfish stripes, and labrador pups understanding humans. Guests include Dr. Georgia...

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Albert Einstein, Ear Nose and Throat research&Vaccines from 2021-06-01T14:37:41

Associate Professor Adrian Dyer from RMIT discusses new findings regarding the research of Albert Einstein; Head and neck surgeon Dr Eric Levi shares scientific developments regarding the ear, n...

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Kids with Cancer special from 2021-05-23T12:00

Dr Shane talks with Lochie Howcraft, a cancer survivor, and his mother Cassandra about his yearlong experience and treatment in the Royal Children’s Hospital. Joining them in the studio is Cindy...

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Professor Sharon Lewin from the Doherty Institute from 2021-05-20T11:11:47

Leading infectious diseases expert Professor Sharon Lewin, Director of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, talks about challenges with treating COVID, and challenges treating...

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Rock Art and new Sleep Research from 2021-05-09T12:00

Sven Ouzman, University of Western Australia, talks about the rock art sites in the East Kimberley region; Sophia Garlick Bock, ReachOut Australia, discusses her latest survey exploring the expe...

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Glacier Shrinkage, Brain Function, and Radioactive Disasters from 2021-05-02T12:00

Dr Valentina Lorenzetti and Adam Clemente from the Healthy Brain and Mind Research Centre at the Australian Catholic University talk substance use, brain function and mental rewards. While at th...

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Einstein A Go Go - 25th Apr 2021 - Primary Immunodeficiency and Dinosaurs. from 2021-04-25T12:01

In the studio this week are Drs Ailie, Stacey, Anu and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:

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Gravitational waves, Endometriosis&Human/animal chimeras. from 2021-04-20T11:45:42

Dr Shane, & Dr Lauren discuss Human/animal chimeras and the latest on space exploration. PHD students Debatri Chattopadhyay and Isabelle Romero-Shaw join the team to discuss their work on gr...

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Self-warming birds, the language of bees and researching evidence-based mindfulness from 2021-04-11T13:00

Dr Shane and the team talk with Associate Professor David Tingay from MCRI, about a study that used cutting-edge technology, electrical impedance tomography (EIT), to take highly detailed images...

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COVID Symptom Recovery and Global Change Biology from 2021-04-06T09:35:39

The team speak to Conor McCafferty, Haematology Research, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute about his PhD which focuses on COVID-19 with specific attention to blood-clotting and inflammator...

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Used face masks, Brains under threat and World memory championships from 2021-03-28T12:00

Dr Mohammad Saberian, RMIT University, tells us about the serious environmental impact from face masks and the proposal to use pandemic waste for road building purposes; Hannah Savage, Universit...

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20 PhDs in 20 minutes: 2021 from 2021-03-21T12:00

Get ready as Dr Shane blasts through the most exciting and diverse PhDs across the nation, challenging the students tackling them to explain in less time than it takes to get a COVID test.

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Einstein A Go Go - 14th Mar 2021 - Bees, Vaccines and Galaxies from 2021-03-14T18:36:21

In the studio this week is ChrisKP and Drs Jen, Euan (online) and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:

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Gratification Delay, Micro-dosing, Existentialism. from 2021-03-09T17:40:54

Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Laura & Stacey discuss cancer resistance seen in large mammals, gratification delay, and micro-dosing research. Dr. Gemma Gransbury from the University of Melbourne...

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Mars Missions, Sustainable Mussels and Rare Diseases from 2021-02-28T13:00

Stacey, Ailie, Anu and Dr Shane discuss the link between Alzheimer’s and gut microbiome. Mars missions and the history of weather forecasting. Dr Tas van Ommen talks to the team about Antarctica...

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Emperor Penguins, Biosensors, and Mars Rover from 2021-02-26T15:08:52

Barbara Wienecke from the Australian Antarctic Division shares her insights into the lives and behaviours of emperor penguins; Dr. Simon Corrie, Senior Lecturer in the Chemical Engineering Depar...

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Women in space, Antarctica and Whale songs from 2021-02-14T12:00

Julie McInnes, Australian Antarctic Division, tells us about her experiences of living and working on Macquarie Island; Amy Shira Teitel, a co-host for the Discovery Channel's online DNews chann...

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Lifestyle diseases, Antarctic conservation, and cats and dogs from 2021-02-07T12:00

The team discuss mechanisms associated with exercise, obesity, type 2 diabetes and cancer, with Professor Mark A Febbraio from Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Eden Febbraio, who...

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Einstein A Go Go - 31st Jan 2021 - Sepsis and Vitamin C, Physiotherapy and Vaccines. from 2021-01-31T15:05:14

On the show this week are Stacey, Ailie, Anu and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:

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Muscles, Moon rocks&Vaccines from 2021-01-27T14:36:25

Dr Shane & Dr Krystal chat to newest 'Einstein' team member, Graci Finco from Texas, about everything you need to know about muscles; followed by a chat with UNSW Associate Professor Holly S...

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Highlights in Science for 2020 from 2020-12-20T12:00

An all-star cast join Dr Shane to present the highlights in science for the year, in the final Einstein A Go Go broadcast for 2020.

Including Dr Jen, Dr Linden, Dr Laura, Dr Ray, Chris KP,...

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Visual Snow Syndrome and Preserving Native Fish Species from 2020-12-15T12:39:04

The team discuss bees collecting poo, the weight of human existence, and an update on Tasmanian devil cancer. They speak with Associate Professor Joanne Fielding from Monash, about the rare eye ...

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Rodent Menstruation, Space Technology, and Preterm Babies. from 2020-12-06T12:00

Jarrod McKenna from the School of Clinical Science at Monash University discusses his PHD research into biology of the world’s only known menstruating rodent; Dr Atul Malhotra from the Early Neu...

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An hour with Professor Tim Flannery from 2020-11-29T12:00

In this special edition of Einstein A Go Go, Professor Tim Flannery joins Dr Shane for an hour-long open conversation about climate change and global issues. Professor Flannery has recently rele...

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20 PhDs! from 2020-11-24T15:41:19

Dr Shane speaks with 20 PhD candidates from Australia and overseas, discussing their research fields. Topics range from using the decoy effect with bees, plants finding mating partners, mental i...

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Concussion, Temperature Measurement and James Webb Telescope. from 2020-11-15T12:01

In the studio this week are Drs Krystal, Lauren, Linden and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:

AI determines which b...

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RMIT Researchers Special from 2020-11-09T17:53:06

In science news, the team explore the diabolical beetle, body temperatures; and developing augmented reality for space. They chat to RMIT researchers Associate Professor Kate Fox about being a ...

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Politics in science, CRISPR, and the Sepsis Gene from 2020-11-08T13:00

Dr Nathan Chang and Rahman Daiyan reveal that Australia is in prime position to take advantage of the green hydrogen revolution, with its great solar resource and potential for export. The Nobel...

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Stem Cells, Antibacterial Superheroes, and Asteroid Probe from 2020-10-25T12:00

Madison Paton from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute talks about new trials into the use of cell therapies for cerebral palsy; Dr Hamish McWilliam from the Doherty Institute explore...

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Science film special with Terry Virts from 2020-10-18T12:00

NASA astronaut and former shuttle pilot, Terry Virts, talks about his favourite science and space films that bring real (ish) space to the living room: from The Right Stuff to Apollo 11, and bey...

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Scorpions, Sodium Battery and Urban Sprawl from 2020-10-11T18:39:30

On the program this week are Drs Jen, Euan and Shane and ChrisKP who discuss what's been in the news:

Racism in cit...

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Scorpions, Sodium Battery and Urban Sprawl from 2020-10-11T18:39:30

On the program this week are Drs Jen, Euan and Shane and ChrisKP who discuss what's been in the news: Racism in cities affects biodiversity also, Chocolate brownie location in nature and fonts and...

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Happy Birthday Dr. Shane from 2020-10-05T17:01:39

Dr Shane (on his birthday!) is joined by colleagues Dr Ray, Dr Laura and Dr Linden, as well as an array of guests, including author Claire Saxby & Reptile Biologist Dr Georgia Ward-Fear; Pro...

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Comet Auroras, Milking spiders and Mass Extinctions from 2020-09-27T12:00

Four Science Communications students from the University of Melbourne take over the show from Dr Shane and Dr Jen. Among the science stories presented this week include squirrels and their macab...

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Monuments, Lyrebirds, and Ig Nobles from 2020-09-23T15:43:08

Dr Jayne Rantall from La Trobe University talks about monuments and memorials built as symbols of reconciliation between Indigenous peoples and settlers; Alex Maisey, also from La Trobe, disc...

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Glaciers, Mutant Mice, and Back to the Futurism from 2020-09-13T12:00

Professor Andrew Mackintosh from Monash University talks about greenhouse gas emissions and the increased melting of glaciers; and in weekly science news, topics explored include rust on the moo...

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Bigger sharks, better nutrition and environmental inspiration through fiction from 2020-09-06T12:00

Rove McManus, Nature Book Week Ambassador, joins the team to highlight this new initiative from the Wilderness Society; Dr. Barbara Cardoso from Monash University shares tips on alcohol, nutriti...

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Einstein A Go Go - 30th August 2020 - Radiothon Pt 2 from 2020-08-30T18:21:12

This week is RRR's Radiothon's second weekend and Dr Shane is in the studio with the rest of the team online who discuss what's been in the news over the last 30 years:

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Radiothon 2020&Happy 30th Birthday! from 2020-08-24T19:45:45

It’s a full house today as Dr Shane is joined in the virtual studio by Dr Ray, Chris KP, Dr Linden, Euan, Dr Lauren, Dr Krystal, Dr Jen, Dr Ailie, Stacey and Anu. The team celebrate both the beg...

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Jocelyn Bell; and 20 PhDs from 2020-08-12T14:26:35

Jocelyn Bell; and 20 PhDs
Astrophysicist and discoverer of the first radio pulsars in 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, joins Dr. Shane; and it's another 20 P...

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Professor Brian Schmidt&30 Years of Einstein announcement from 2020-08-02T12:00

Presenter Dr Shane announces the 30th anniversary celebrations of Einstein A Go-Go and is super excited to talk with Nobel Laureate guest Professor Brian Schmidt from ANU about his career in ast...

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Vaccine Management, Light Pollution, and Scientific Retractions from 2020-07-26T12:00

Associate Professor Margie Danchin from Royal Children’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne, discusses the science behind vaccine schedules and how parents with vaccine concerns can be man...

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Einstein A Go Go - 19th July 2020 - World Brain Day - Malaria - David Greybeard Art from 2020-07-19T19:00

In the studio this week are Drs Laura, Krystal, Anu and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:

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Ketamine, Gravitational Waves, Hummingbirds, and Mosquitoes from 2020-07-13T12:54:45

Description: Dr Amie Hayley from Swinburne University explores the use of ketamine as a viable treatment for patients in ...

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Round #3 20 PhDs in 20 minutes from 2020-07-05T12:00

Dr Shane presents round 3 of 20 PhDs in 20 minutes.

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Sea Ice, Bandicoots, and Cardio-Vascular Disease from 2020-07-02T12:14:27

Earth scientist Dr Zoe Thomas talks about the role that sea ice plays in managing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels; Reproductive Biologist Marissa Parrott from Zoos Victoria discusses the relea...

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Light Pollution, Wearable Tech and Space Exploration from 2020-06-21T12:00

Dr Shane speaks with Anu Rajendran from Deakin University about space exploration; Dr Yona Nebel-Jacobsen from Monash University talks about isotope dating of rocks; and Professor Benjamin Thier...

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Myrtle Rust, Hospital Food, Bushfires from 2020-06-14T11:00

Rod Fencham from the Queensland Herbarium talks about the myrtle rust disease which has virtually wiped out the population of native guava trees along the east coast of Australia; Jorja Collins ...

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Einstein A Go Go - 7th June 2020 - Pulsars, Megafauna and Felixer. from 2020-06-08T19:00

This week Drs Linden, Ray, Laura and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:

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Sea birds, Malaria, and Meteorites from 2020-06-03T15:25:51

Dr Shane speaks with Elodie Camprasse from Deakin University about sea birds; Dr Daniel Fernandez-Ruiz discusses how exactly malaria works and efforts to combat it; and in weekly science news, c...

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New solar research, NASA's Perseverance Rover,&Bees Studies from 2020-05-24T12:00

An observational study of bees generates some unexpected results; How COVID-19 is affecting global carbon emissions; Bonnie Teece from UNSW Australian Centre for Astrobiology, discusses the tech...

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Round #2 of 20 PhDs in 20 Mins! from 2020-05-18T13:49:34

Presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Lauren and Dr. Krystal host Round 2 of 20 PhDs in 20 Minutes special, featuring:

Hannah Savage - University of Melbourne – P...

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FameLab #2&Indigenous Astrophysics from 2020-05-10T12:00

Dr Shane interviews more FameLab entrants, with 10 national finalists sharing their research. Monash University's Krystal De Napoli, a Kamilaroi woman from rural North-East Victoria, also joins ...

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FameLab Finalists from 2020-05-03T11:00

Dr Shane interviews 14 FameLab semi-finalists about their research, and also has a chat with Dr Fiona Dobson from the Physiotherapy Department at the University of Melbourne about managing hip d...

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Einstein A Go Go - 26th April 2020 from 2020-04-26T12:00

In the studio this week is Dr Shane who is virtually joined by Drs Ailie, Ray and Stacy who discuss what's been in the news:

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Einstein A Go Go - 19 April 2020 from 2020-04-19T12:00

Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr Linden & Dr Krystal

Science news to kick things off; The team discuss topics ranging from recent studies into Dinosaurs and how we continue to study them to bet...

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Einstein A Go Go - 12 April 2020 from 2020-04-12T12:00

New research findings into Neanderthals; cool new facts about rhinoceroses; and what the discovery of ancient teeth in Peru means. Also: Professor John Dewar, Vice-Chancellor of Latrobe Uni, di...

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Einstein A Go Go - 5 April 2020 from 2020-04-11T14:24:45

Einstein A Go Go - Sunday 5th April 2020

Dr Lynden, Dr Ray, and Dr Shane.

Science news: Backstreet boys harmonise but not just boy bands – dolph...

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Einstein A Go Go - 29 March 2020 from 2020-03-29T12:00

Dr Shane, Stacey are in the studio and Dr Laura in her home for this episode. In the news segment they cover Colombia’s hippo population and the corona virus.

First guest: Dr Barbara R Car...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 22 March 2020 from 2020-03-22T11:00

Dr Shane, Dr Ray and Stacey discuss the week’s hottest science, including drones playing dodgeball, the latest on the COVID-19, and the discovery of more iron than expected in the region of spac...

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Einstein A Go Go - 15th March 2020 from 2020-03-19T00:30

In the studio this week are Drs Linden, Lauren (online) and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:

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Einstein A Go Go - 8th March 2020 from 2020-03-14T21:56

Einstein A Go Go - 8th March 2020

Dr Linden, Dr Krystal, Dr Liv on Panel and Dr Gen

International Women’s Day, Katherine Johnson NASA mathematic...

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Einstein A Go Go - 1 March 2020 from 2020-03-01T12:00

Dr Ray and Dr Linden joins Dr Laura in the studio with Dr Shane attending an international archery competition.

Two studio guests from the Bionics Institute:

Associate Prof James Fal...

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Einstein A Go Go - Sunday 16th February 2020 from 2020-02-16T12:00

Dr Shane, Dr Ailie, Dr Krystal and Dr Linden are in the studio for this episode. In the news segment they cover contrails effect at lower altitude, critical thinking when reviewing a cancer stud...

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Einstein A Go Go - 9 February 2020 from 2020-02-09T11:00

Dr Shane, Dr Euan, and Chris KP bring the week’s hottest science, including the marshmallow test for cuttlefish, rogue waves, new findings about Pluto’s retro-rotation effect, and the effects of...

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Einstein A Go Go 2nd February 2020 from 2020-02-05T02:19:34

In the studio this week are Drs Ailie, Ray, Linden and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:

Dr Shane Thomas Huntington OAM...

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Einstein A Go Go 8th December 2019 from 2019-12-08T12:15

In the studio this week are Drs Euan, Linden and Shane and KrisKP who are talking to 20 (or 22) PhD students in the studio about their work:

Group 1:

Akhil from RMIT - implants;

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Einstein A Go Go - 1 December 2019 from 2019-12-01T11:00

Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Laura and Dr Ray bring you the week’s hottest science, including a new acoustic observatory, taking the pulse of a blue whale, and training E. coli to eat CO2.

They...

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Einstein A Go Go 24th November 2019 from 2019-11-29T22:02:42

Einstein A Go Go - Sunday 24th November 2019

Dr Krystal, Dr Laura, Dr Ray and Dr Shane.

Science news: DNA ...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 17 November 2019 from 2019-11-19T21:19:50

Dr Shane, Dr Lauren & Dr Euan

It's a busy week in the studio this week with the EAGG team being joined by no less than 4 guests this week.

• Dr Simon Corrie - Senior Lecturer...
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Einstein A Go Go - 10 November 2019 from 2019-11-10T12:00

Dr Shane, Dr Euan, Dr Jen and Chris KP discuss the symbiotic association between fungi and plants; effects of screen time on children; ice surface structure and the effect of airline travel on t...

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Einstein A Go Go - 3 November 2019 from 2019-11-03T12:00

Dr Linden and Dr Ray join Dr Shane in the studio.

In news: Predicting Australian summers from the polar vortex above Antartica; Measuring lateral lightning strikes; Gravitational micro-l...

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Einstein A Go Go - 27 October 2019 from 2019-10-27T17:42:17

Einstein A Go Go – 27th October 2019

Dr Krystal, Dr Ray & Dr Shane

Science News: Earthworm biodiversit...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 20 October 2019 from 2019-10-20T11:00

Dr Shane, Dr Lauren and Linden bring you stories about why cartilage at extremities heal more quickly, how to make cows less attractive to flies.

They interview Richard Fuller OAM, preside...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 13th October 2019 from 2019-10-13T23:55:17

In the studio this week are Drs Shane and Linden and Chris KP who discuss what's been in the news:

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Einstein A Go-Go - 6 October 2019 from 2019-10-06T12:00

Dr Shane & Dr Ray

Science news to kick things off; including technological advancements in assist in the prevention of wildfires, the ongoing gift of data from NASA experiments and res...

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Einstein A Go Go - 29 September 2019 from 2019-09-29T12:00

Dr Shane and Dr Linden are hosting a special panel of visiting students. Harry, Kate and Danni discuss AI in the medical industry, cat attachment bonds, feeding prehistoric babies, hydrogen pro...

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Einstein A Go Go - 22 September 2019 from 2019-09-22T12:00

Dr Shane, Dr Krystal and Dr Ailie present to discuss today’s theme - How to survive extinction.

In new, 466 million years ago an extra-terrestrial asteroid collision caused an ice age on ...

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Einstein A Go Go - 15 September 2019 from 2019-09-15T13:47:41

Einstein A Go Go - Sunday 15th September 2019

Dr Lauren, Dr Linden and Dr Shane.

First Guest: Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla, Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow Directo...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 8 September 2019 from 2019-09-08T12:00

Dr Shane, Dr Jen and Chris KP bring you stories about new research into taking The Pill during puberty and potential links with depression, and new theories of the shape of the T-Rex skull.

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Einstein A Go Go - 1 September 2019 from 2019-09-01T12:00

In the studio this week are Drs Linden, Ray, Laura and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:
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Einstein A Go Go - 18 August 2019 from 2019-08-18T12:00

Dr Shane and all the regular crew members packed the studio for week 1 of the Radiothon “‘SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE’”  a high paced, fun filled show.

The team serve up short snippets of scienc...

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Einstein A Go Go - 4 August 2019 from 2019-08-04T12:00

Dr Linden, Dr Laura, Dr Ray and Dr Shane.

Science news: Oxytocin and starfish, animal/human hybrids, mapping the shape of The Milky Way,

First Guest: Associate professor Heloise Gibb...

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Einstein A Go Go - 28 July 2019 from 2019-07-28T12:00

Dr Shane, Dr Ailie and Dr Ray bring you the week’s hottest science, including a review of the Apollo 11 movie, climate changes over history being localised, soft magnets, taking a bath to fall a...

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Einstein A Go Go - 21 July 2019 from 2019-07-21T12:00

In the studio this week are Drs Linden, Lauren and Shane.

Today's first guest (via skype) Holly Griffith from NASA talks about the ...

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Einstein A Go Go - 14 July 2019 from 2019-07-14T12:00

In the studio this week are Drs Euan, Shane and KrisKP who discuss what's been in the news:
Primroses listen and what they...

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Einstein A Go Go - 7 July 2019 from 2019-07-07T12:00

Dr Shane and Dr Linden discuss hair loss treatment and plant biology.

First guest: Amy Shira Teitel, tells us about her books and her recent work as a spaceflight historian.

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Einstein A Go Go - 30 June 2019 from 2019-06-30T12:00

Dr Laura joins Dr Shane in the studio.

In news, the Lost Wallet Study - a world wide test for honest, 17000 fake lost wallets, 355 cities in 40 countries. More money lost equalled more ret...

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Einstein A Go Go - 23 June 2019 from 2019-06-23T12:00

Einstein A Go Go - Sunday 23rd June 2019

Dr Ray and Dr Shane.

Science news: Feeding the biomass of the reefs, drilling the north-east coastline of the USA.

First Guest: Debbie ...

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Einstein A Go Go - 16 June 2019 from 2019-06-16T12:00

Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Krystal discuss changing blood types and genetic engineering in human embryos.

The team talk with Dr Januka Attanayake from the University of Melbourne, about resea...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 9 June 2019 from 2019-06-09T12:00

In the studio this week are Drs Euan and Shane and KrisKP who discuss what's been in the news:

Elephants can differentiat...

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Einstein A Go-Go — 2 June 2019 from 2019-06-02T12:00

In the studio today is Dr Lauren, Dr Linden and Dr Ray.

The team kick things off in the studio with science news.  Diamonds; what are they made of and where do they come from? Genetically ...

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Einstein A Go Go - 26 May 2019 from 2019-05-26T12:00

Dr Shane, Dr Ailie and Dr Ray, Dr Krystal are in the studio for this guest free episode. The crew tell us about the OPAL nuclear reactor in Sydney, the colour of prehistoric animals, antibiotic ...

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Einstein A Go Go - 19 May 2019 from 2019-05-19T12:00

Dr Linden and Dr Lauren join Dr Shane in the studio.

Earth's moon could be tectonically active, peacock spiders, dangerous infections being caused by biofilms. Three guests who are speakin...

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Einstein A Go Go - 12 May 2019 from 2019-05-12T12:00

Dr Euan, Dr Jen, Dr Chris KP and Dr Shane.

Science news items: New research into box jellyfish treatment, climate change concern results, cat scent-marking, the remains of gravitational wa...

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Einstein A Go Go - 5 May 2019 from 2019-05-05T12:00

Dr Shane, Dr Linden,Dr Laura and Dr Ray bring you this weeks hottest science news: windspeeds over the ocean have increased, cellular functions persisting after brain death in pigs, and contamin...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 28 April 2019 from 2019-04-28T12:00

In the studio this week are Drs Krystal, Ray and Shane who discuss what's been in the news: Restoring people's ability to...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 21 April 2019 from 2019-04-21T12:00

In the studio today is Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Lauren and Dr Ray.

The team kick things off in the studio with some news. This week the topics range from Indigenous Australian stories in th...

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Einstein A Go Go - 14 April 2019 from 2019-04-14T12:00

Dr Shane, Dr Ewan , Dr Jen and Chris KP discuss night flying birds crashing into buildings, how pyroclastic flows move at high speed and proof that Leonardo da Vinci was ambidextrous.

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Einstein A Go Go - 7 April 2019 from 2019-04-07T12:00

Dr Laura and Dr Ray join Dr Shane in the studio.

In news, mosquitos dont like AC/DC, reverse snowflakes and the first ever photograph of a black hole.

First guest 1 isDr Pam Rana,pr...

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Einstein A Go Go 31 March 2019 from 2019-03-31T13:00

Einstein A Go Go 31st March 2019

Dr Linden, Dr Lauren, Dr Ray & Dr Shane

Science News: Memory in the seeds of plants, new techniques in breast cancer imaging, Mineral photo volt...

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Einstein A Go Go - 24 March 2019 from 2019-03-24T13:00

Dr Shane, Dr Krystal, Dr Ray and Dr Kat report on this weeks hottest science news: a setback for Alzheimers Disease, a new understanding of night glow, shark species extinction, and issues with ...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 17 March 2019 from 2019-03-17T13:00

In the studio this week are Drs Linden, Lauren and Shane who discuss what's been in the news: Bird guano can be real...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 10 March 2019 from 2019-03-10T13:00

In the studio today is Chris KP, Dr Jen and Dr Euan; Not in the studio today... Dr Shane!

In science news this week Dr Jen discusses bears. More specifically, Black bears and the unfortuna...

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Einstein A Go Go - 3 March 2019 from 2019-03-03T13:00

Dr Shane, Dr Linden and Dr Ray tell us about a study into a singing mouse and the implications this has on our understanding of human conversation.

First guest: Dr Roger Close, ERC Researc...

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Einstein A Go Go - 24 February 2019 from 2019-02-24T13:00

Dr Krystal, Dr Ailie, and Dr Ray join Dr Shane in the studio.

First guest (on the phone) isDr Simon ClulowfromMacquarie University. Cane toads are picking up some shady habits,Toads in West...

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Einstein A Go GO - 17 February 2019 from 2019-02-17T13:00

Einstein A Go Go 17th February 2019

Dr Linden, Dr Laura & Dr Shane

Science News: Latest climate trends, night owls and patterns of brain activity,

First guest: Mireia Mont...

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Einstein A Go Go - 10 February 2019 from 2019-02-10T13:00

Dr Shane, Dr Euan, Dr Jen and Chris KP discuss New Caledonian crows that can plan ahead, the link between gut bacteria and mental health, pills that contain injection mechanisms, and mass organi...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 3 February 2019 from 2019-02-03T13:00

In the studio this week are Drs Linden, Krystal, and Shane who discuss what's been in the news: BoM reported the hottest J...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 16 December 2018 from 2018-12-16T13:00

It's the final show for the year so in the studio this week it's almost a full house with Dr Shane being joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Linden, Dr Ailie, Chris KP, Dr Krystal, Dr Laura & Dr Ra...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 9 December 2018 from 2018-12-09T13:00

Einstein A Go Go - 9th December 2018

Dr Euan, Dr Jen and Kris KP & Dr Shane

First guest: Robert Kurson, BA philosophy from the University of Wisconsin and a law degree from Harva...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 2 December 2018 from 2018-12-02T13:00

Dr Linden, Dr Ray and Dr Laura join Dr Shane in the studio.

In news, A Chinese scientist has edited a human embyo's genome in CRISPR-Cas9, with the resulting twins recently being born. Ano...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 25 November 2018 from 2018-11-25T13:00

Dr Shane, Dr Krystal, Dr Ray discuss ionic wind propulsion to fly an aeroplane, could an anti-global warming atmospheric spraying program really work and how wombat faeces form into a cubic shap...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 18 November 2018 from 2018-11-18T13:00

Dr Shane, Dr Catherine & Dr Ray discuss the taste of coffee, skull-collecting ants, measuring the magnetic field in the mesosphere with lasers, the new definition of the kilogram, light poll...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 11 November 2018 from 2018-11-11T13:00

In the studio this week are ChrisKP and Drs Euan, Jen and Shane.

News: a new study on ...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 4 November 2018 from 2018-11-04T13:00

In the studio this week are Drs Laura and Shane.

Today's first guest (in the studio) Prof. James Angus, Faculty of...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 28 October 2018 from 2018-10-28T13:00

Dr Shane, Dr Ailie and Nikola (from 4ZZZ in Brisbane) discuss carbon captured in trees, new species of Archaeopteryx and growing human retinas from stem cells.

First guest, Dr. Tim Doherty...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 21 October 2018 from 2018-10-21T13:00

Dr Ray, Dr Catherine and Dr Ailie join Dr Shane in the studio. In news, how dandelion seeds fly; evolution of smell and navigation. First guest is Cornelia Landersdorfer, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer,...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 14 October 2018 from 2018-10-14T13:00

Einstein A Go Go - 14th October 2018

Dr Linden, Chris KP & Dr Shane

First guest: Sid Verma, Brainstem. Sid is an entrepreneur, HealthTech evangelist, STEM advocate and community ...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 7 October 2018 from 2018-10-07T13:00

In the studio this week are Drs Linden, Ray and Shane.

News: getting the elderly to vaccinate against influenza via mail, Listen

Einstein A Go-Go - 30 September 2018 from 2018-09-30T12:00

Dr Shane, Dr Ray and Holly bring you this week's science, including the nerve that links the brain and the gut, manta rays' feeding via ricochet filtration, virtual reality nausea, genetic contr...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 23 September 2018 from 2018-09-23T12:00

In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG regular Dr Jen.

This week is a little different in that we have 3 very special guests: Holly, Cam and Sophie 3 of Dr Jen's current scienc...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 16 September 2018 from 2018-09-16T12:00

Dr Shane and Dr Linden discuss bubble creation from soundwaves, a wearable ultrasound device and an experiment showing how climate change intensified Hurricane Florence.

First guest, Dr Si...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 9 September 2018 from 2018-09-09T12:00

Dr Jen and Chris KP join Dr Shane in the studio. First guest is Dr. Naomi Mathers, Deputy Chair at the Space Industry Association of Australia. Dr Mathers has been involved in the Australian s...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 2 September 2018 from 2018-09-02T12:00

Einstein A Go Go - 2nd September 2018

Dr Linden, Dr Ray & Dr Shane

News items: El Nio, Southern Oscillation and the ENSO, Human induced earthquakes, CRISPR,

First guest: Le...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 26 August 2018 from 2018-08-26T12:00

Dr Shane, Dr Ailie, Dr Laura, Dr Ray and Liv bring you the final Radiothon show for 2018! Subscribe here.

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Einstein A Go-Go - 19 August 2018 from 2018-08-19T12:00

In the studio this week for the First Stay Curious Radiothon show are Chris-KP, Dr.s Euan, Krystal, Linden, Jenny and Catherine and Shane.

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Einstein A Go-Go - 12 August 2018 from 2018-08-12T12:00

In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Euan, Dr Laura and Chris KP.

The team kick things off with some science news.

First up, research from Cork, Ireland i...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 5 August 2018 from 2018-08-05T12:00

Dr Shane, Dr Laura, Dr Linden and Dr Ray present a special episode on the citizen science community with an array of guests.

First guest: Caitlin Griffith, Community Education and Engageme...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 29 July 2018 from 2018-07-29T12:00

This week is Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Ray and a returning appearance of Dr Chromo (Jeff).

First guest is Dr Jacqui Donohue, research fellow at the Royal Women's Hospital and University of M...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 22 July 2018 from 2018-07-22T12:00

Einstein A Go Go - 22nd July 2018

Dr Krystal, Dr Ailie & Dr Shane

News items: The oldest baby snake found in amber, Cancer and complimentary medicine, The Parker Solar Probe.

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Einstein A Go-Go - 15 July 2018 from 2018-07-15T12:00

It's another episode of Einstein A Go Go! With Dr Shane are Dr Linden and Dr Catherine; they discuss the effect of the Dingo Proof Fence on sand dune structure, the use of social media by scient...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 8 July 2018 from 2018-07-08T12:00

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

News: Dingos in the Strezlecki Desert and how ...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 1 July 2018 from 2018-07-01T12:00

In the studio this week are Dr. Ailie and Dr Shane.

News: (From the Cassini mission) Saturn's moon Listen

Einstein A Go-Go - 24 June 2018 from 2018-06-24T12:00

Dr Shane, Dr Ailie and Dr Ray discuss coral reefs adapting to sea level rise, snowshoe hares and using fiber-optic cables already on the ocean floor as seismic detectors.

First guest: Asso...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 17 June 2018 from 2018-06-17T12:00

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 f...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 10 June 2018 from 2018-06-10T12:00

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 relat...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 2 June 2018 from 2018-06-02T12:00

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.

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Einstein A Go-Go - 27 May 2018 from 2018-05-27T12:00

In the studio this week are Dr. Krystal, Dr. Ray, Dr. Linden and Dr Shane.

News: In preserving works of art it's sometimes ...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 20 May 2018 from 2018-05-20T12:00

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 kill...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 13 May 2018 from 2018-05-13T12:00

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...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 6 May 2018 from 2018-05-06T12:00

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-Tr...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 29 April 2018 from 2018-04-29T12:00

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 di...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 22 April 2018 from 2018-04-22T12:00

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 G...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 15 April 2018 from 2018-04-15T12:00

In the studio this week are Dr. Linden, Dr. Catherine and Dr Shane.

News: Discovering what the Mantis shri...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 8 April 2018 from 2018-04-08T12:00

In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Euan & Dr Jen.

The team kick things off with some science news; covering a wide array of topics that include the use of...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 1 April 2018 from 2018-04-01T12:00

Dr Shane and Dr Lauren (via Skype from Ithaca NY) discuss what Lauren is up to after moving overseas to work at Cornell University on the bionic eye project, growing human organs and more on the...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 25 March 2018 from 2018-03-25T13:00

Joining Dr Shane In the studio this week is Dr Ray, Dr Krystal and Dr Linden. In news, plants and microbes can be friends; hookworms helping with diseases; and masers (microwave lasers). First gu...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 18 March 2018 from 2018-03-18T13:00

Einstein A Go Go - 18th March 2018

Dr Catherine, Dr Linden & Dr Shane

News items: Biological changes in aging, global rainfall data by the hour.

First Guest: Professor Wend...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 11 March 2018 from 2018-03-11T13:00

Dr Shane, Dr Euan and Chris KP bring you the week's hottest science! They chat about fake news, dinosaurs that dropped their tails, termites being reclassified as cockroaches, and shark populati...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 4 March 2018 from 2018-03-04T13:00

In the studio this week are Dr. Ray and Dr Shane.

News: there is no time for news this week.

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Einstein A Go-Go - 25 February 2018 from 2018-02-25T13:00

In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Ray & Dr Krystal.

The team kick things off with some Science News:

The team discuss the use of Sentinel hives in ...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 18 February 2018 from 2018-02-18T13:00

Dr Shane, Dr Catherine. Dr Linden and Dr Elaina discuss Facebook usage, lightning, new exoplanets, Bornean orangutan population decline and the two guests team up later in the show to discuss t...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 11 February 2018 from 2018-02-11T13:00

Chris KP, Dr Jenny and Dr Euan join Doctor Shane in the studio. Woodpeckers, Cheddar Man and carnivorous plants round out the news.

First guest on the phone is Mel Cosentino, a conservatio...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 4 Feburary 2018 from 2018-02-04T13:00

Einstein A Go Go - 4th February 2017

Dr Laura, Dr Ray & Dr Shane

First Guest: Dr. Kylie Soanes, Clean Air and Urban Landscapes Hub, Threatened Species Research Hub, National Envi...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 17 December 2017 from 2017-12-17T13:00

Dr Shane, Dr Jeff, Dr Jen, Dr Euan, Dr Linden and Dr Laura bring you the last Einstein A Go Go for the year, with the year in review: lots of new species, animal intelligence, giant penguin foss...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 10 December 2017 from 2017-12-10T13:00

In the studio this week are Dr Shane, ChrisKP and Dr Euan.

News: cockroaches and their gait, ...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 2 December 2017 from 2017-12-02T13:00

In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Ray & Dr Jen.

The team kick the show off with some Science news. Answering some of the age old questions; How do Scallo...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 26 November 2017 from 2017-11-26T13:00

In the studio this week post radiothon are Dr Laura, Dr Krystal, Dr Ray and Dr Shane.

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Einstein A Go-Go - 19 November 2017 from 2017-11-19T13:00

Chris KP, Dr Ray and Tall Poppy Dr Catherine, joins Dr Shane in the studio. In news, stromatolites, microfibre sensors and more data from New Horizon's Pluto flyby.

First guest is Rebecca...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 12 November 2017 from 2017-11-12T13:00

Einstein A Go Go - 12th November 2017

Dr Lyndon & Dr Shane

Get your 2018 Bureau Of Meteorology calendar here

First Guest: Anthony Rea...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 5 November 2017 from 2017-11-05T13:00

Dr Shane and Dr Linden talk statistics, before a feature interview with Cara Santa Maria from the podcast, Talk Nerdy.

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Einstein A Go-Go - 22 October 2017 from 2017-10-22T13:00

In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Ray.

This week the team are alone in the studio, but fear not, they have an extensive interview recorded earlier with a ver...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 15 October 2017 from 2017-10-15T13:00

Dr Shane, Dr Ailie, Dr Linden and Andrea from the BoM are in the studio on this weather and climate special show to discuss cyclones, tornados, severe weather outlook, heatwaves, bush fire and m...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 8 October 2017 from 2017-10-08T13:00

Dr Jen, Dr Euan and Kris KP join Dr Shane in the studio to discuss spring, sleeping (in MRI machines) and bees.

The studio guest is Associate Professor Kate Hoy from Monash Alfred Psychiat...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 1 October 2017 from 2017-10-01T13:00

Einstein A Go Go - 1st October 2017

Dr Krystal, Dr Lyndon, Dr Liv & Dr Shane

News items: Australian giant mega-fauna, Evaporation as a renewal energy source, getting humans to Ma...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 24 September 2017 from 2017-09-24T12:00

This week, Dr Shane and Dr Jen welcome Dr Jen's science communication students into the studio to present the show! Over to Richard, Rosie, Nancy and Molly...

They discuss the science of s...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 17 September 2017 from 2017-09-17T12:00

In the studio this week are Dr. Jeff, Dr. Catherine, Dr. Jen and Dr Shane.

News: Bacteria on teeth is environmental not geneti...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 10 September 2017 from 2017-09-10T12:00

In the studio this week Dr Shane is joined by EAGG colleagues Dr Jen & Chris KP.

The team kick things off with some science news; sharing updates on A.I developments on Facebook, news ...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 3 September 2017 from 2017-09-03T12:00

Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr Linden and Dr Ray are in the studio on this father's day show to discuss the father of global warming: Guy Callendar, Eureka awards and Dr Lauren's final show before movi...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 27 August 2017 from 2017-08-27T12:00

Dr Ray joins Dr Shane in the studio with two studio guests.

First guest is Rachel Fetherston Co-Founder and Publications Authority, Wild Melbourne.

Wild Melbourne, a nature engagemen...

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Einstein A Go-Go - 20 August 2017 from 2017-08-20T12:00

Einstein A Go Go - 20th August 2017

Dr Euan, Dr Krystal, Dr Lyndon, Dr American Lauren, Dr Catherine, Dr Aussie Lauren Dr Jeff, Dr Chris KP & Dr Shane

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