Listen to AI and the Turing Test, Quantum Entanglement, and slowing Parkinson’s Disease50:2716 June 2024

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 like healthcare. Second guest is Benji Metha, who discusses variations in galaxy metallicity, crucial for understanding phenomena like gamma-ray bursts (GRBs). His research bridges astrophysics with statistical techniques to unravel the complex dynamics of galactic metallicity gradients. Final guest is Dr. Tahnee Saunders, who’s research focused on mitochondrial protection mechanisms to explore mitochondrial health and neuronal survival mechanisms in Parkinson’s disease.

With Kris KP, Dr Suzie and Dr Shane.

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 Euan
  • Dr Ray
  • Dr Laura
  • Dr Ailie
  • Dr Linden
  • Dr Lauren
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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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