Dr Shane, Dr Lauren and Dr Ray bring you the week's hottest science! They discuss smart textiles, alpine bumblebees needing to adapt to a change of flower distribution due to climate change, water on Mars, and NASA's archive of Apollo photos.
They interview Dr Lesley Cheng, from the Department of Biochemistry and Genetics at La Trobe University, about using exosomes as a diagnostic tool, and their role in neurodegenerative diseases.
The team also talk to Dr Paul Lasky, from the Monash Centre for Astrophysics at Monash University, about the results of an eleven-year search for gravitational waves.
Finally they chat with Dr Robyn Murphy, Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Genetics at La Trobe University, about how glycogen is involved in various cellular functions.
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About this program
Exploring the wonders of science and its impact on the world. Dissection and discussion of science and science issues made digestible for public consumption.
Regular presenters:
- ChrisKP
- Dr Jen
- Dr Ray
- Dr Laura
- Dr Ailie
- Dr Linden
- Dr Lauren
- Dr Scarlett
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Listen to Dr Shane's 'Chat with a Nobel Laureate' at a University of Melbourne-Comprehensive Cancer PhD Program event.
Dr Shane chats with Psychologist Emma-Rose Parsons from Spectrum House about teacher and school staff mental health as we approach the start of the school year and a return to face-to-face learning.
The podcast intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras.
https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion
