Dr Sahane and Dr Ailie in the studio this week. First guest is Dr Andrew Langendam from the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment at Monash University. Andrew studies the birth and evolution of planets. His research compares how planets formed with and without ice. Planets closer to the Sun were unable to incorporate much ice but planets and moons that formed further out were able to incorporate water, CO2 and other ices, significantly changing their chemistry. This means that they could potentially be good candidates for the search for life. Next guests are Sanja Van Huet and Rebecca Ballard from Deakin University. Sanja is palaeontologist at Deakin University running a fossil dig for Megafauna in Lancefield. There are many different theories for the deposition of the >10,000 extinct animals in the swamp. This year we hope to have the start of an ongoing dig that is a collaboration between Deakin Unversityi, Latrobe, Monash and Melbourne Universities with Museum Victoria.
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
