All podcast episodes

Podcast

Turbine trouble, matter measurement and space settlements

When Dr Shane is away… the show goes on as normal because it’s very well organised!

This week Chris KP and Dr Susi discussed how an acid in our blood helps determine the…

Podcast

Arctic adventures, exhibition design and chronic fatigue

Science is vastly more impactful if it is shared, and this week Dr Euan, Dr Jen, and Dr Shane look at the connections between policy, science, and community. Have you ever wondered how…

Podcast

Good and bad T cells, bats!

Dr Shane is joined in the studio by Dr Ray, Dr Linden and Dr Susi, who share some science news about microsleep in penguins, the resilience of redwood trees after bushfires and dolphins…

Podcast

Stop vaping, anti-venoms, brain folding, and concussions

Presenter Dr Shane brings the latest science news; Professor Claire Wakefield, Director, Collaborate Against Cancer Initiative, at the Minderoo Foundation talks about the dangers of vaping and shows campaigning efforts to stop young…

Podcast

Awkwardness, renewable energy, and increasing eye energy to fight glaucoma

Dr Shane is joined by Chris KP, Scarlett, and Graci from Texas, sharing science news about unique animal smells, how hummingbirds negotiate small spaces, and exciting solutions to manage methane emissions from solid…

Podcast

Environmental impacts of food production, sea-bird behaviours, and Retinitis pigmentosa

Dr Shane is joined this week by EAGG colleague Dr Suzi. As well as science news, the team is joined by an eclectic mix of guests. Dr Michalis Hadjikakou Deakin University, discusses the…

Podcast

Cancer Therapies, Prem Babies and Penguins

Hosts: Dr Ailee, Dr Scarlet and Dr Shane.
News Items: Spooktacular Space: Things that go bump in the night, glacial bubble spa, animal menopause.
1st guest: Amy Winship PhD, ARC DECRA Fellow, Department…

Podcast

FameLab competition Finalists, Cancer Treatment, Reproductive Disorders, Space Mining, Brain Injury

Cintya Dharmayanti, Center for Pharmaceutical Innovation, University of South Australia, discusses her cancer drug research work that uses nanoparticles as a delivery system; Dr. Kelsey Pool, LaFroy Research Fellow, University of Western Australia…

Podcast

Tall poppies, sustainable materials and the science of knee injuries

Each year the Australian Institute of Policy and Science select the most inspiring young leaders in science and this week Dr Lauren and Dr Shane bring two of the latest cohort to the…

Podcast

Autism and ADHD; and dark energy

News Items: Hottest September on record, Australian Bird of the Year

1st guest: Elana Forbes PhD Candidate (Clinical Neuropsychology), Provisional Psychologist. Autism and ADHD are prevalent and highly co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorders.

2nd guest…

Podcast

Earth in 250 million years - Liver Disease in Chickens - Exoskeletons

In this special episode, Dr Shane and Dr Linden are joined by three science communication students Rolly, Ryan and Lilli from the University of Melbourne in hosting the show and sharing science news.

Podcast

Dementia-friendly eyecare, Immunocontraception; and the Moth Tracker

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Dr Susi and Dr Laura for the latest science news; Dr Marianne Coleman from the Deptartment of Optometry and Vision Sciences, University of Melbourne/National Vision Research Institute…

Podcast

Science teaching, antibiotic dosing, microplastics recycling, ancient shoes and why cats go crazy for tuna

Dr Shane interviews Dr Alice Terrill from Monash University whose research seeks to rationalise antibiotic dosing regimens using different laboratory techniques, combined with modelling to characterise bacterial responses to antibiotics over time. Next…

Podcast

Huntington’s disease, Earthquakes and Cardiovascular biomaterials

Dr Shane is joined by EAGG regulars Dr Euan and Dr Jen. Alongside them this week are 3 amazing guests.

Dr Daniel Heath Biomedical Engineering - University of Melbourne, shares updates regarding cardiovascular…

Podcast

Eating Disorders Public Lecture, Planetarium Shows, Cornea Immune Cells.

Associate Professor Gemma Sharp, Head of Body Image & Eating Disorders Research in the Department of Neuroscience at Monash University, discusses her upcoming public lecture on body image, eating disorders and artificial intelligence…

Podcast

Quantum Biology, Dark Matter and Art, and Weather Forecasting

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Dr Ray and Dr Linden for the latest science news; Assistant Professor Clarice D. Aiello from the Quantum Biology Tech Lab at UCLA explains how nature may…

Podcast

Bowel Cancer special episode

Dr Shane and Dr Laura present a special show about bowel cancer, in colaboration with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and Austin Health.

Featuring guests:

Dr. Lisa Mielke - Laboratory Head, Olivia…

Podcast

A focus on Organ Donations and Organ Donors

This week the team are in the studio, focussing on the importance of Organ Donations, including some heartwarming personal experiences.

Dr Shane is joined in the studio this week by EAGG colleague Dr…

Podcast

Dark matter, Stellar Crime Scenes and Immunodeficiency

Dr Shane and Chris KP geek out over astrophysics with Prof. Virginia Kilborn and Dr Suzie Sheehy. Who discuss what makes up a galaxy and address the exciting question - do dark galaxies…

Podcast

Terrestrial Vertebrates, Women in engineering, new stimulation methods and blind visual art

Hosts: Dr Shane, Dr Jen.
1st guest: Dr Jane Melville AM, Senior Curator of Terrestrial Vertebrates Museums Victoria Research Institute. Jane's research combines field-based studies on reptiles and amphibians across conservation, genetics, ecology…

Podcast

Endometriosis Medical Cannabis Treatment, Amazing Shark Facts, Microfluidic Device Research

Associate Professor Mike Armour, PhD Associate Professor in Reproductive Health, Higher Degree Research Director, NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, discusses his work with treatments for endometriosis including a clinical trial of…

Podcast

Wandering poles, cryptic species and recognising a science leader

Humans love moving groundwater around, so much so it turns out we’ve shifted the planet’s pole by almost a metre in the last 20 years. Thankfully we have Dr Shane, Dr Sarah and…

Podcast

20 PhDs in 20 min (continued)

Dr Shane is joined by co-host KrisKP. This week's PhD candidates are Shreya Mcleod - University of Newcastle, Hannah Brown - Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection, Lily Kenchington-Evans - Institute for Molecular…

Podcast

Macquarie Island, Tattoos, Phage Therapy.

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Drs Jen and Euan. In this week's show the first guest, Kita Williams from QUT, talks about the environment and studying on Macquarie Island, then Graci continues…

Podcast

Genetic Adaptation for Cold Weather, Default Networks in the Brain, and Earthquake Science

Dr Shane is joined by Dr Linden and Dr Laura in the studio to discuss a genetic study looking at adaptations to cold weather and relationship of these genetic changes to modern diseases…

Podcast

20 PhDs in 20 min

This week, 21 PhD students from various institutions, backgrounds and fields present their research. In one minute. 20 PhDs in 20 minutes is back! With Dr Shane and Dr Laura

Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go…

Podcast

Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems, Star Trek tech and Fungus Resistant Frogs

Guests Renza Scibilia from the JDFR is a diabetes advocate and activist from the JDRF, joined by Jasmine Schipp, PHD candidate from Deakin University. People with type 1 diabetes have had no commercially…

Podcast

Beta-blockers and anthracycline chemotherapy

Hosts: Dr Shane, Dr Jen, Dr Euan,
News items: The symbiotic relationship between fungi and trees, using ultrasound to cross the blood-brain barrier, thanatosis, recolonisation of ants.
In this episode the team was…

Podcast

Dementia Research, International Congress of Genetics event, Cave Sleep Research

Professor Emeritus Philip Batterham, School of BioSciences / Bio21 Institute, University of Melbourne, Co-Convenor 23rd International Congress of Genetics, discusses the International Congress of Genetics upcoming event www.icg2023.com.au and describes it as the…

Podcast

Gendered health, poo pathogens and psychological interventions

Continuing the recent focus on endometriosis, Dr Eileen Mary Holowka joins Dr Share, Dr Ray and Dr Scarlett from Montreal to speak to her work in communication and women's health. Self-described ‘poo scientist’…

Podcast

The Importance of Immunology & Exciting Developments for Diabetes Treatment

This week the team are in the studio, with a focus on Immunology (in promotion of the upcoming ‘Day of Immunology’) and an exciting work on an oral treatment for Diabetes.

Dr Shane…

Podcast

Crocodiles, Immune Systems, Cancer and Neurodegeneration

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Chris KP and Dr Sarah Best for the latest science news; Scott Williams from the Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry at La Trobe University explains the innate…

Podcast

Antarctica - Sepsis - Star Trek

The team this week are Drs Shane, Ray and Gracie. They are joined by Georgia Watson from the University of Wollongong who talks about Securing Antarctica's Environmental Future and the Homeward Bound Leadership…

Podcast

Conspiracy Theories, Health Technologies and… Mammoth Meatballs?!

Dr Mathew Marques from the School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, discusses the psychology behind conspiracy theories. Students from Melbourne Bioinnovation Student Initiative share their technology for health projects, including…

Podcast

Endometriosis Special Broadcast - Live to Air in the 3RRR Performance space

A special show this week, with the team broadcasting live from the 3RRR performance space.

This week’s show focuses on all things Endometriosis, with special thanks to our sponsor, the Hudson Institute.

Maree

Podcast

Dark Matter, Green Wellbeing and Stress on the Brain

Dr Natalie Matosin from University of Wollongong discusses the effect on stress on the brain. Dr Jayden Newstead from the School of Physics at the University of Melbourne talks all things dark matter…

Podcast

Using the immune system to fight the battle against cancer.

Dr Shane, Dr Jen, Dr Euan, Dr Gracey present Fossil evidence of early human tool use may be flawed, meteorite strike in West Texas, Chernobyl’s impact on dogs.
Dr Gracey presents: Tape worms…

Podcast

Autistic Adult Research, Ultra-processed Foods and Cognition, Whale Communication Research

Dr Lauren Lawson, Clinical Psychologist from the School of Psychology & Public Health, La Trobe University, talks about her research into the mental health and wellbeing of autistic adults; and Dr Barbara Cardoso…

Podcast

Naked Mole-Rats, Re-engineering Antibiotics and Fossil Dating

Universities come alive for the new semester this week so presenters Dr Shane, Dr Laura and Dr Ailie kick-start your brain with new information on how fungi perfume attracts bugs, and naked mole-rats…

Podcast

Veteran Journalist Peter Hitchener OAM

From rural Queensland to half-a-century reporting the news at Channel 9, Peter Hitchener has been fascinated by science and science communication his entire life. This week he returns to Einstein A Go-Go for…