Listen to Einstein A Go-Go - 14 February 201647:3114 February 2016

Dr Shane, Dr Ailie, Chris KP and Dr Jen bring you this week's science news, such as a new cryogenic technique, along with guests:- Professor Rachel Webster (Head of Astrophysics at the University of Melbourne) and Professor Susan Scott (Research School of Physics and Engineering, Australian National University), who explain about the discovery of gravity waves- Dr Bradley McColl, Cell and Gene Therapy Laboratory at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, who describes his team's work on thalassemia and sickle cell disease- Dr Carissa Klein, University of Queensland and the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions, about major shortfalls in in marine conservation.

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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.

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  • 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

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