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 is contemplating a career of her own in science. The team then head south to explore how the human impact on biodiversity is assessed and mitigated in Australia’s Antarctic territories with Chief Scientist Dirk Welsford of the Australian Antarctic Division. To wrap up, a spokesperson from the Lost Dogs Home in North Melbourne talks about pets, companionship, and COVID.
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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
