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A Superstars of STEM special - brain health, sharks and radio astronomy

This week’s episode is a Superstars of STEM special edition, with resident Superstar of STEM Dr Susi inviting three of her fellow Superstars to talk about their science on air. Dr Shane is…

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Personalising exercise plans for cardiovascular disease, better dental implants and biodegradable glitter

Dr Shane is in the studio with Dr Linden, sharing science news about the hunt for new prime numbers via citizen science, and recent research combining images from the Hubble and Webb telescopes…

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Smallest Dinosaur Eggs, Anti-Cancer Drug Research, Nasal Viruses, and Recovery of Meteorites

Dr. Shane, Dr. Lauren, and Dr. Scarlett are joined by:

Associate Profesor Erinna Lee from La Trobe University, who delves into her research on anti-cancer drugs and the regulation of intestinal homeostasis, with…

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Mini Moon, Pelvic Pain and Cosmic Threats

Dr Shane, Chris KP and Dr Suzi are joined by two distinguished guests, Dr. Laura Chapman and Dr. Sara Webb.

Dr. Laura Chapman is a practising clinician focused on providing inclusive care for…

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Math medicine, gut goop and cancer communication

The scheduled launch to Jupiter’s moon Europa has been delayed by a hurricane, so this week, Dr Shane, Dr Scarlett and Dr Ray take a breath and talk stellar disc components, gravity wave…

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The Lost Dogs home, Clinical anatomy, and Behavioural ecology

Dr Shane is joined by EAGG regulars Dr Scarlett and Dr Ailie, as well as 2 very special guests.

Katie Belt : Pet and Family Advocate – The lost dog’s home, shares an…

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Neuro-imaging for epilepsy in children and species protection

Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr Suzie, and Dr Grazie are joined by Dr Emma Macdonald-Laurs, who is a paediatric neurologist and epileptologist from the Royal Children's Hospital and clinician-scientist fellow at the Murdoch…

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Radiothon Special - A Radiotherapy and Radio Marinara Crossover

For this Radiothon special, Dr Shane is joined by special guests from the Radiotherapy and Radio Marinara shows: Kent Goldsworthy aka Panel Beater and Bron Burton. Bron shares findings from her PhD studies…

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Post-traumatic mental health, Bogong moths, earthquakes and blood stem cells

With his co-hosts away, Dr Shane is joined in the studio by four guests talking all things science.

This week’s guests are Dr Rahul Khanna, Program Director for Mental Health State-wide Trauma Service…

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Antarctic Ice Sheet, Combining Chemistry and DNA and Science Careers

Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Drs Susi and Linden. In science news global temperatures, plastic recycling and nerd night and the earths's core.

Jessica Macha from The Monash Ice Sheet Initiative talks…

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Radiothon Special

Dr Shane is joined in the studio by EAGG Regulars Dr Lauren, Dr Linden & Chris KP. Together they discuss science and celebrate Radiothon 2024.

'Serving up a Sonic Soup' is the theme…

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CIRO and CERA

CIRO and CERA
Host: Dr Shane,
1st guest: Prof Doug Hilton CEO CSIRO is a molecular and cellular biologist and previously Director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI)…

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Earworms, Moon Base, The Marshmallows Test

It’s a special Radiothon episode with an all-star cast joining Dr Shane in the studio - Chris KP, Dr Susi, Dr Ailie, Dr Ray and Gracie (live from Texas) bringing you all the…

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ChatGPT in Research, Bird Vitality and Stratospheric Warming

Join Dr. Graci as she delves into the innovative use of ChatGPT in research settings; Dr. Linden sheds light on the crucial role of carotenes in enhancing bird vitality; Dr. Ailie alerts us…

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Organ donation, electric rocks and planet problems

It’s DonateLife Week, and across Australia, four out of five support organ donation but only one in three are registered organ donors. Dr Shane, Dr Ray and Dr Susi dive into real stories…

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Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP), Prostate Cancer, and Endometriosis

Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Chris KP, plus Dr Susi and Dr Lauren. In science news: food, space, and water cleaning microbes.

Guests include: Dr Richard Tothill, Principal Res Fellow, Cancer Genomics…

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Dewatering processes, cognitive therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease and blood tests for chronic diseases

With Dr Shane away in Cairns this week, the reigns of the show are in Dr Jenny, Dr Euan and Dr Ray’s hands.

They are joined in the studio by this week’s guests…

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Digital Tai Chi, Parkinson’s Disease and Childhood Stuttering

Presenter Dr Shane brings the latest science news; Julia Zhu, a physiotherapist and PhD candidate in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne talks about how the traditional Chinese exercise of…

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Physics and Sustainable Development, Wattle Sustainability Fellowships, Student Space Challenge Programme

Dr Shane and Scarlett speak with six guests in this bumper physics show!

This week's guests are:

1) Dr Sara Webb, from Swinburne University. To prepare for the future of Astronomy, Dr. Sara…

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Youth Suicide Prevention, Astronomy Research, Physics & Jupiter's shrinking great red spot.

Dr Shane is joined by EAGG regulars Dr Shane and Dr Scarlett. Alongside them are 2 incredibly well credentialed guests.

Samuel McKay Centre for Youth Mental Health - University of Melbourne, Samuel highlights…

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AI and the Turing Test, Quantum Entanglement, and slowing Parkinson’s Disease

First guest is Dr Melissa Rogerson, who studies hybridizing technology with tabletop games, exploring their impact on gameplay and player experience, and assess the implications for remote play and simulation applications in fields…

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Echidna regurgitation, Lacrymaria olor, 2 meter Daemon ducks!, Earthrise!


Dr Bernadette Jones-Freeman, PhD, Monash University, on the epigenetics of ageing and exercise, particularly in skeletal muscle, plus DNA Methylation. Dr Paris Papagianis from Respiratory Pharmacology Lab, Monash University on silicosis early life…

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Restoring Eyesight, Stroke Survivor Recovery, Deciphering Thunderstorm Asthma, Butterflies in Rain

Dr Natalie Fini PhD, Senior Research Fellow, NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne shares insights from her work which focuses on a tailored, targeted physical activity program co-designed with a team…

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B cells, P waves and sound rage

How do you amplify an immune response, analyse an earthquake or explain your irrational rage at people’s mouth noise? This week Dr Shane, Dr Susi, Dr Ray and Dr Graci dive in and…

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Eating disorders, malaria causing parasites and infectious diseases

Dr Shane is joined in the studio by regular co-hosts Chris KP and Dr Ray, sharing their science news of the week. This week’s guests are Gabriel Lubieniecki, a PhD candidate in the…

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Forensic Anthropology, Psychotic Disorders, Cognitive Health

Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts, Dr Jen Martin and Dr Euan Ritchie. PhD Candidate Isabella Crebert from the University of Newcastle talks about forensic anthropology; PhD Candidate Nicholas Cheng from Monash University…

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Antimicrobial Peptides, Cancer and Cognition, Rain in the U.A.E.

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Drs Allie and Linden for the latest science news. Dr Darren Haywood, postdoctoral research fellow in the Faculty of Health at the University of Technology Sydney investigates…

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20 PHD students in 20 minutes special

Dr Shane is joined by EAGG regulars Chris KP and Suzi, and 20 special guests as part of the ‘20 PHD Students in 20 minutes’ program.

A wide range of expertise and insight…

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Scikus, Near Earth Object and Day of Immunology

Dr. Jen and Dr. Shane host a celebration for the Day of Immunology with three distinguished guests. First, Lauren Howson from WEHI's Immunology Division delves into the roles of "unconventional" immune cells in…

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Daylight saving madness!

Hosts: Dr Lyndon, Dr Ailee and Dr Shane
News Items: Bird family tree, Outdated Science, The Solar Eclipse, NEOWISE 

Guests this week include Chris Swain is a Victorian Cancer Agency Early Carrer Fellow…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Plasmalogens, Urban Moths, Science Comedy Event

Dr Kim Way PhD, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, dives into the complexities of atrial fibrillation, a heart condition; Dr Yow Keat Tham, Group Leader, Metabolomics Laboratory, Baker Institute discusses…

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Big brain surgery, big health data and big math to model disease

Organic farming is better for the planet, right? This week Dr Shane, Dr Ray and Dr Scarlett (with Dr Gracie beaming in from the USA) learn that the answer is mostly yes, but…

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Dark Matter, Bipolar Disorder, Healthcare Statistics

Dr Shane is joined this week by co-host Dr Susi. In science news Star Trek improves ChatGPT Maths - Healthcare and Insulin - Avi Loeb.

Guests are Alex Ritter a PhD Candidate from…

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Dark matter, blood transfusion for dogs and Australian abalone

Dr Shane is joined in the studio by Dr Jen and Dr Euan, sharing their science news of the week. This week’s guests are Renee Grace Key, a PhD student from Swinburne University…

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Extreme Environments, Detecting Neutrinos, and the Heaviest Animal Debate

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Drs Linden and Hayley for the latest science news. Dr Francesco Ricci from the Department of Microbiology at Monash University discusses how scientists work to understand how…

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Tinnitus, detecting dark matter and molecular movies

Dr Shane is joined in the studio by Dr Laura and Dr Ray, who share news on beef-flavoured rice grown in the lab and shocking findings by European researchers that microplastics penetrate so…

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Endometriosis, Histology and Antarctica

Dr Shane is joined by EAGG regulars Dr Suzi, Chris KP and Dr Scarlett, Alongside them this week are 3 amazing guests.

Dr Chris Freelance Biologist, Science communicator and Manager of the Melbourne…

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ALS, Invasive Ants and Kenya's Lions, Aerotrophs

Dr Susie, Dr Euan and Dr Shane talk to guest Dr Paul Gurr from the Dept. Chemical Engineering at the University of Melbourne about the delicate task of cornea surgery. Currently only 1…

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Women's pain, cerebral palsy prevention, and AC joints

Mary-Anne Thomas, Minister for Health, Minister for Health Infrastructure, and Minister for Ambulance Services discusses the Inquity into Women's Pain; Dr Madison Paton, Senior Research Fellow at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) talks about…

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Planet earth, fungal pathogens, deep sea plastics, Mars helicopter, fruit flies

Associate Professor Fabio A. Capitanio, School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University, tells us all about his research into mountain belts and the large earthquakes they host; Dr Harshini Weerasinghe and Dr…