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The Particle Podcast tells stories of science and the people behind the science across Australia. Particle is supported by Scitech, empowering West Australians in science, technology, engineering and maths.

Particle WA

  • Feb 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 41m AVG DURATION
  • 37 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Particle WA Podcast

How do you wash a root?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 63:03


This episode of the Particle Podcast is not like the others...because we are interviewing our host, Rose Kerr! Join guest host Zaya Altangerel, as she learns more about Rose and her journey from the world of botany to the world of broadcast journalism.  Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. You can find more of our content at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Is Youtube a Science Career?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 60:55


This bonus Particle Podcast episode is all about a love of data. It’s at the core of problem solving and Michael Messineo’s YouTube career. He made time in his sleepless schedule to chat to us about lasers, reality tv, YouTube drama, tech, engineering and space.   You can find Mike’s podcast “Jumping in an Elevator” on Spotify and his videos on YouTube. Just search for Mike’s Mic.   Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Who's the Doctor For Doctors?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 37:01


In this bonus Particle Podcast episode, we chat to a future doctor. Who’s also the partner of a future doctor. And the daughter of a current doctor. Phew! It’s a lot of medicine. This week we are joined by the lovely Jodilee Tangarorang who is a student at the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia. We chat about staying focused on goals and unexpected life experiences. Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Summer Shorts: Reunion Special

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 18:38


Welcome to a very special season of the Particle Podcast - Summer Shorts! Today, we are featuring some very special guests. For our last episode, we are taking a trip down memory lane by catching up with some voices you will recognise from past Particle Podcast episodes. Rose caught up with Georgina Sauzier, Sophie Cross, Jim Richardson, Laura Skates, Jordan Vice and Christian Peterson about their year and what they are excited about in 2021. Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Summer Shorts: Fire Ecology

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 25:21


Welcome to a very special season of the Particle Podcast - Summer Shorts! In this (short) season we will be taking you through the science of summer. This week, we visit Kings Park to chat to Ryan Tangney. He researches the way that fire interacts with our native ecosystems. We talk all about seeds and managing bushfires. You can find Ryan @ryantangney on Twitter. Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Summer Shorts: Underwater Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 30:14


Welcome to a very special season of the Particle Podcast - Summer Shorts! In this (short) season we will be taking you through the science of summer. First up, we visit the Busselton Underwater Observatory, lead by marine biologist Sophie Teede. We ask her lots of weird questions about what lies beneath the deep blue and she tells us about octopus conspiracy theories. You can find the Underwater Observatory on Facebook or at @busseltonjettyofficial on Instagram. Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Can You Taxidermy a Human?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 45:26


For the grand finale of season 3 of the Particle Podcast, we are joined by preparator Francis "Chuckie" Raven who works in taxidermy. He stopped by to chat about the role of taxidermy in conservation, and how working with death has changed his outlook on life. The podcast will be back with a special summer season soon. In the mean time, if you've got any questions about surfing, Christmas or bushfires, send us an email at particle@scitech.org.au - we will try and include your questions as we make the episodes! Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Will Maths Save Us All?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020


Max Anderson Loake is an up and coming mathematician using big data to solve big problems. This year, he's been recognised as a Rhodes scholar - for both his studies and all the other stuff he does - and trust us, it's a lot. Today he stops by the Particle Podcast to tell us how he balances it all. Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

How Much Would You Pay For a Dolphin?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 38:35


How do you put a price on frolicking dolphins? How much will people pay for clean air? And is converting it all into dollars and cents an insult to science? This week on the podcast, environmental economist Abbie Rogers gives us her two cents on how to make sure our environment gets taken into account. You can find Abbie on Twitter @ abbierogers84 and if you want to know more about her research area you can find environmental economics at UWA on Twitter also @ SAgE_UWA @ AREatUWA. Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Who Wears the Genes in this Ecosystem?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 42:22


This week we are joined by Robyn Shaw, ecologist and conservation geneticist who uses DNA analysis as a tool to monitor populations of native wildlife. She joins the Particle Podcast to chat about all the wonders our environment has to offer, and whether we should create a Jurassic Park style future for ourselves. You can find Robyn on Twitter @ RobsShaw or Instagram @ robyn.shhh At home strawberry DNA extraction https://imb.uq.edu.au/files/32865/Strawberry%20DNA%20Extraction.pdf Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

What's Under the Trap Door?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 38:53


Happy Halloween Particle Podcast listeners! We are celebrating the spooky day by chatting to Dr Leanda Mason about trapdoor spiders. Listen in to have all your fears debunked and fall in love with the not-so-creepy crawlies. You can follow Leanda on twitter @ Mygal_Lady and read more about her work on her website https://leanda.life/ Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

What Dirt Can You Dig Up From the Past?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 34:40


Today, the Particle Podcast is joined by Emilie Dotte-Sarout to chat all about her career as an archeobotanist. She shares some of her discoveries - both scientific and of the women who have been forgotten in science history. You can read more about the Pacific Matildas project at https://www.uwa.edu.au/projects/pacific-matildas-finding-the-women-in-the-history-of-pacific-archaeology Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

How Do You Catch a Fireball?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 41:02


This week we are joined by Patrick Shober, PhD student at Curtin who previously did an internship at NASA (yes, we have MANY questions about this). He stopped by to chat about space tourism and space as an environment. You can find Patrick on Twitter @ planetarypat Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Do Sea Cows Eat Seagrass?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 35:23


We are headed on an ocean adventure! This week, the Particle Podcast is joined by Mat Vanderklift, who researches "blue carbon" as a potential way to combat climate change. We also ask him about his advice for early career scientists and researchers. Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Do Bees Bee-have?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 44:42


Can you bee-lieve it? We're buzzing! Hive you heard our new episode?? Okay enough bee puns... This week we are joined by Jessica Moran, who's PhD is all about bee diseases (bee-seases??) We had a chat about how to manage a hive and why the bee movie is entirely wrong. You can find Jess on @ Jessica_M_Bee on Instagram and twitter. Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

How Do You Listen to Nature?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 33:04


Noongar Ranger Elisha Jacobs-Smith joins us for the first episode of season 3! This season we are deep diving on environmental careers and topics. Elisha joined us to chat about connection to country and just how cool our native species are. Find more of our content at particle.scitech.org.au or @ particlewa on instagram or twitter. Our podcast host is @ rose.zkerr on instagram. Particle is powered by Scitech.

Are Gibbons the Best Swingers?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 44:01


The Particle Podcast is off to the zoo! Join us as we chat to zookeeper Holly Thompson about playing matchmaker for gibbons. We also talked about zoo management, designing habitat and weird animal encounters.   You can follow Perth Zoo's socials to see more cute animals @perthzoo on FB, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok   Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

How Do You Make a Hangover Free Beer?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 44:24


Who brews a brewer's brew? How does yeast and sugar water become booze? Is a brewery actually a science lab? This week, the Particle Podcast heads to the pub. Listen to hear brewer Brody Watts answer all our burning beer-science questions. He chats about chemistry, hops, and innovative brews.   You can find Brody's beers on Instagram @beerbybrody and @seasonalbrewingco or head to https://seasonalbrewing.beer/   Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Would You Lick a Mars Rock?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020


Remember when we asked Liam if he licked Earth rocks? Welcome to the sequel where we ask geologist and researcher Ravi Patel if he would lick a Mars rock. Stick around for this week's episode for so much more - Ravi stopped by to talk about chasing meteorites, Mars volcanoes and mental health.   You can find out more about Ravi's research centre at https://sstc.curtin.edu.au/people/students/   Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

What Makes a Scientist?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 52:33


What even IS a scientist? How can we make sure all kids are getting the same chance to dream of being a scientist? These are some of the questions  Corey Tutt answers as he joins us on the pod this week. He's the founder of Deadly Science, the NSW 2020 Young Australian of the Year AND an Indigenous STEM star. Corey stopped by to talk about his science journey and all the strange skills he has learnt along the way.   You can find Corey and Deadly Science on twitter @corey_tutt @deadlyscience Find out more even more about Deadly Science here https://deadlyscience.icu/   Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Are You a Sea Slug Or a Sea Snail?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 41:15


How does it feel to find the world's longest organism? Which sea slugs look like David Bowie? This week the Particle Podcast takes a deep dive, right down to visit the sea slugs. Our guide is molecular marine biologist Dr Nerida Wilson. She joins the podcast to chat about world travels and unexpected career paths. You can find Nerida on twitter @neridawilson Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Is a Virus Pretty?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 41:55


We've all seen "images" of the coronavirus, but how do we know what a virus actually looks like? Brady Johnston uses complex scientific arts and crafts to visualise stuff that's too small for us to see. He joined the Particle Podcast to talk about long nights in the lab, art vs. science and what it's like to work with DNA.   You can find Brady on twitter @bradyajohnston or on his website https://bradyajohnston.github.io He's also got a Youtube channel youtube.com/c/bradyjohnston   Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.   Particle is powered by Scitech.  

Who Can Name A Cyclone?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 37:28


So... How's the weather? Today on the Particle Podcast we take the topic of weather from small talk to big talk. Forecaster Jim Richardson joins us to chat about naming cyclones and his favourite equations.   Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

How Can Gaming Make Your Brain Bigger?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 44:12


Been gaming during iso? Turns out you're not the only one. And it might just be the secret to being smarter. This week on the Particle Podcast, STEM journalist and the coolest geek ever Rae Johnston stops by. She had a chat about gaming, how to speak science and what STEM even is.   You can find Rae on instagram or twitter @raejohnston   Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.   Particle is powered by Scitech.

How Do You Engineer Your Way Into the Circus?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 54:23


Ever thought about running away with the circus? Christian did it to pursue his dreams of working in sound. This week our Particle Podcast guest is Christian Peterson, sound technician and world traveler. He stopped by to chat about his favourite sounds, how to put microphones on acrobats, and the science of sound.   You can find Christian's podcast by looking for The CP Audio Podcast on Spotify. He's also on instagram @cp.audio.aus and he's got a website www.cpaudio.com.au   Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.   Particle is powered by Scitech.

Are Sharks Just Misunderstood?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 36:03


Sharks. They're big, scary and chompy. Right? Or are they just misunderstood?? Today, to celebrate World Oceans Day, Charlotte Birkmanis joins the Particle Podcast. She's a shark scientist who loves to chat. We talked about rebranding sharks and the weird creatures living deep in our seas.   Find Charlotte on instagram and twitter @CharlotteBirky or on her website www.CharlotteBirkmanis.com   Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.   Particle is powered by Scitech.

Do People Like Med Students?

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020


Ever read a book as a child and had it influence your entire future? Kahli Fraser decided to become a doctor at the age of 12 and is one short year away from achieving that dream. Join us on the Particle Podcast as she discusses burn out, travel, and medical firsts. Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Why Become A Teacher?

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020


Ever been inspired by a teacher or mentor? Ehsan credits his teachers for inspiring his studies, and now his students are being inspired by him. Today's Particle Podcast guest is Ehsan Warasi, teaching and engineering student. We had a chat about his journey to Australia as a refugee, misconceptions he's faced, and his love of learning.   Ehsan says he doesn't have socials to promote, but recommends you check out https://www.teachforaustralia.org/   Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Which Lizards Are Dragons?

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020


She's a lizard chasing PhD candidate who's ventured the outback in 40 degree heat, battling isolation and flash flooding, all for conservation. And today, she joins us on the Particle Podcast. Sophie Cross has a chat with us about learning to love reptiles and cheeky lizard behaviour.   Find Sophie and her lizards on instagram and twitter @squamataout   Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

Could A Person Fall in Love With an AI?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020


Lonely in iso? Could AI be your next best friend? PhD student Jordan Vice joins us this week to chat about the ethics of artificial intelligence, building robots, and achieving your dreams.     Find Jordan on instagram @jordvice     Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.  

What's Special About WA's Environment?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020


Today is Earth Day, and fittingly, our guest is environmental scientist and author, HM Waugh. It's highly recommended to listen to this week's episode whilst out on your daily walk. Try and take a break from your regular street and venture out to a new green space. Maybe hug a tree.   Find HM Waugh on twitter and instagram @hm_waugh or at hmwaugh.com   You can find her book here https://www.fremantlepress.com.au/products/the-lost-stone-of-skycity   Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

How Do You Make Science Funny?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020


We say opposites attract, but can you really combine science with comedy? In today's episode, Robyn Perkins joins us to chat about the real meaning of science.       Find Robyn on twitter and instagram @robynHperkins or at www.robynperkins.com.       Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.

What Do Rocks Taste Like?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020


Ready for some time travel? Today we dig deep with Liam Olden to talk about dinosaurs, fossils and megafauna.   Find Liam on twitter @The_Rock_Dr, and read more about his research here https://oldenlj.wordpress.com/   Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.   Particle is powered by Scitech.

How Do You Hide a Dead Body?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020


Been binge watching crime shows? If not, you might be inspired to start after today's episode. This week, we're talking about forensic chemistry with  Georgina Sauzier.     Find Georgina on twitter @GeorginaSauzier, and read more about her research here https://particle.scitech.org.au/tech/shining-a-light-on-crime/     Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.     Particle is powered by Scitech.

Do Carnivorous Plants Poo?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020


Ever heard of the very hungry caterpillar? Well, it may have been defeated by some very hungry plants. In today's episode, Laura Skates has a chat about the unknown world of carnivorous plants.     Find Laura on twitter @floraskates, on Instagram @floraskates and at her website www.lauraskates.com     Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.     Particle is powered by Scitech.  

What is a Particle?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020


In today's episode, Dr Ben McAllister chats about dark matter, making a Fringe show, and why physics is cool. Find Ben on twitter @drbtmcallister and on Instagram @CurioNetwork Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram. You can find a full transcript of this episode at https://particle.scitech.org.au/podcast/what-is-a-particle/ Particle is powered by Scitech.  

Particle Podcast: A sneak peek at 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020


We've been hard at work on a brand new podcast format for 2020, where we'll be talking about science with the people who just love it. There are ten awesome episodes to look forward to this season - stay tuned for the first one later this month!

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