Podcast appearances and mentions of Belinda Smith

Thanks in part to 18th-century nuns, we now know that having children and breastfeeding reduces a mum's risk of developing breast cancer for years, even until her kid is well into primary school.Now Australian scientists have discovered how breastfeeding specifically enlists the immune system to protect against an aggressive and hard-to-treat type of breast cancer.You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science journalist and presenter Belinda Smith on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.auFeaturing:Sherene Loi, medical oncologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Extra information:Parity and lactation induce T cell mediated breast cancer protectionHaving children and breastfeeding reduces breast cancer risk by triggering immune system, study findsThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Menang Noongar people.

It's mid-afternoon and time for a treat! Do you choose a healthy piece of fruit, or do you head straight for the chocolate? It turns out that well before we consciously decide what we're going to eat, our brain has already weighed up our choices — and in a fraction of a second. Now a new study shows which food attributes are processed by our brain faster than others, and how this might influence our dietary decisions. You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science journalist and presenter Belinda Smith on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.auFeaturing:Violet Chae, PhD student at the University of Melbourne More information:Characterising the neural time-courses of food attribute representationsThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Menang Noongar people.

We have a mysterious visitor to our little patch of the cosmos this week: A comet called 3I/ATLAS. This icy, rocky ball is only the third interstellar object we've discovered zooming past our Sun. There are scientists who think the comet may be alien technology sent from another solar system to invade Earth, but space agencies poured cold water on this idea. So how will we know if we truly find evidence of extraterrestrial life? You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science journalist and presenter Belinda Smith on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.auFeaturing:Laura Driessen, radio astronomer at the University of Sydney Astronomers discover 3I/ATLAS — third interstellar object to visit our Solar SystemThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Menang Noongar people.

In the finale episode of the series, Renovation Secrets: Finance, Risks and Rewards, Moxin Reza and Belinda Smith from, Renovate and Real Estate, unpack what happens after the renovation: From managing projects remotely, to staging, marketing and selling for top dollar. If you've ever wondered how professional renovators pull off interstate projects, find trustworthy trades, and turn tired properties into emotional buyer magnets,this episode gives you the playbook. Learn how to: Manage remote renovations using technology and local support Build a trusted “eyes-on-the-ground” network to oversee your projects Stage your property to create emotional appeal (even on a tight budget) Choose the right real estate agent and craft high-converting campaigns Avoid the most common mistakes renovators make when buying properties Buy the right property — and skip the “problem properties” that never pay off Adopt the mindset that separates casual flippers from long-term wealth builders Golden Takeaway: “Do more. Be fearless. Don't fall in love with a dud, whether it's a property or a partnership.” – Belinda Smith Whether you're flipping up your first property or scaling up your renovation business, this episode gives you the final puzzle pieces to create a complete, profitable renovation strategy. Highlight 00:43 – Intro to Part 4 01:36– Can renovations be done remotely? 06:11– Staging your property for emotional connection 07:28 – Picking the right agent & marketing smart 12:51 – Biggest mistakes renovators make 15:39– Belinda's #1 lesson: “Do more” 17:22– Final thoughts: Feasibility, prenups & profit mindset About the Guest Belinda Smith – Renovate and Real Estate With decades of hands-on renovation experience, Belinda helps renovators and investors across Australia turn property projects into profitable ventures. Through her Renovate and Real Estate community, she teaches proven frameworks to plan, budget, and execute renovations that create lasting wealth.

We'll all go to trouble to get a good meal, but some animals take it to the extreme.Some build architectural masterpieces to entrap their prey, or use body parts as lures.But what is your cat doing when it makes the 'ek ek ek ek?' Is it trying to bewitch the birds?Featuring:Professor Kris Helgen, Australian Museum.Julia Henning, PhD candidate, University of Adelaide.Associate Professor Inon Scharf, Tel Aviv University.Dr David Merritt, Entomologist.Associate Professor Ajay Narendra, Macquarie University.Extra audio: Cat Ek ek ek by @thiscatisdumpling.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter/Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Belinda Smith, Producer.Additional mastering: Hamish Camilleri. This episode of What the Duck?! was originally broadcast in 2024 and produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.Find more episodes of the ABC podcast, What the Duck?! with the always curious Dr Ann Jones exploring the mysteries of nature on the ABC Listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll learn more about the weird and unusual aspects of our natural world in a quirky, fun way with easy to understand science.

Around 1.5 million years ago, in what's now Kenya, a human-like figure walked across the savannah. He was probably quite short by our standards, no taller than Danny DeVito. But unlike Danny DeVito, this ancient figure was not human. He was a long-extinct relative of ours called Paranthropus boisei. And now his fossilised hand bones are giving us never-before-seen insights into how he and his species lived. You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science journalist and presenter Belinda Smith on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.auFeaturing: Carrie Mongle, palaeoanthropologist at Stony Brook University and the Turkana Basin Institute More information: New fossils reveal the hand of Paranthropus boiseiFossil hand bones hint that ancient human relative Paranthropus made tools 1.5 million years agoThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Menang Noongar people.

In Part 3 of this powerful renovation series, Moxin Reza and Belinda Smith from Renovate and Real Estate dive deep into the real-world process of flipping properties from running high-level feasibilities to managing trades and structuring deals for maximum profit. If you've ever wondered how professional renovators calculate renovation costs, negotiate purchase prices, or manage multiple trades without blowing the budget — this episode is packed with practical frameworks you can use right away. Learn how to: Run a quick renovation feasibility using the 1.4 Rule Structure your joint venture (JV) deals the right way Avoid hidden renovation costs that kill your profits Manage trades efficiently and create a smooth renovation workflow Decide what to DIY vs outsource to tradies Stay legally protected with strong due diligence clauses Keep your renovation stress-free with structured cash flow Whether you're a beginner renovator or a seasoned investor, this conversation offers end-to-end insight into running profitable, compliant, and scalable renovation projects. Highlight: 00:50 – Intro to Part 3 01:33 – Quick Feasibility Tips & Using the 1.4 Rule 03:23 - Structuring the Purchase & Negotiating Smartly 05:42 – Legal Protection & JV Agreement Essentials 10:26 - Do You Need to Know a Trade to Be a Renovator? 12:29 - Renovation Planning & Trade Scheduling 17:13 - DIY vs Hiring Trades: Finding the Right Balance 21:56 – Final Insights with Moxin Reza About the Guest Belinda Smith – Renovate and Real Estate With decades of hands-on renovation experience across Australia, Belinda helps renovators turn property projects into profitable ventures. Through Renovate and Real Estate, she empowers investors with the knowledge to plan, budget, and execute renovations that create real equity and wealth.

Few astronomical wonders are as spectacular as a total solar eclipse, when the Moon fully covers the Sun, plunging us into daytime darkness. If we're lucky, we can see this epic phenomenon as it happens — through special glasses, of course. But our preoccupation with looking at the sky means we may not notice what's happening to the animals around us. When it comes to birds, many of which rely on the Sun to tell them when to sing a dawn chorus, how does a solar eclipse change how they behave? And what are the wider implications in this artificially lit world?  You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science journalist and presenter Belinda Smith on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.auFeaturing:Liz Aguilar, PhD student in bird reproductive behaviour at Indiana University BloomingtonMore information:Total solar eclipse triggers dawn behavior in birds: Insights from acoustic recordings and community scienceThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Menang Noongar people.

What taxes really apply when flipping properties and how should renovators structure their deals to stay compliant while maximizing profit? In Part 2, Moxin Reza and Belinda Smith from Renovate and Real Estate unpack the million-dollar questions around GST, PPOR flips, and efficient tax planning. From understanding when a renovation crosses into “business territory” to choosing the right accountant and identifying high-return renovation areas using the 1.4 rule — this episode dives deep into the strategic side of renovating. Belinda also shares how to spot profitable fixer-uppers, the difference between cosmetic and structural renovations, and how to avoid overcapitalizing while still achieving standout results. Highlights 00:58 – Episode Introduction 01:44 – Understanding GST in Property Flips 04:07 – Choosing the Right Accountant for Your Property Journey 10:14 – Selecting the Right Property and Suburb 16:35 – Setting a Realistic Renovation Budget 17:47 – Cosmetic vs Structural Renovations 19:57 – Post-Reno Valuations and Design Decisions 24:50 – Renovating for Your Market & Final Takeaways About the Guest Belinda Smith – Renovate and Real Estate With decades of hands-on experience in renovations across Australia and abroad, Belinda has turned her passion into a business that educates and supports renovators at every stage. Through Renovate and Real Estate, she empowers investors to use smart financing, avoid costly mistakes, and create long-term wealth through property.

This has been a bumper year for whale-watching on Australia's east coast, with thousands of humpbacks spotted cruising along their annual migration route.  This population was almost wiped out by whalers last century but has bounced back — and then some. A new estimate suggests there are now more of these humpbacks than in pre-whaling times. So why are the eastern Australian humpbacks going gangbusters while other populations aren't doing nearly as well? You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science journalist and presenter Belinda Smith on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.auFeaturing:Wally Franklin, marine scientist at Southern Cross University and the Oceania Project More information:Eastern Australian humpback whale population now well above pre-whaling levels, report findsBoom to bust? Implications for the continued rapid growth of the eastern Australian humpback whale population despite recoveryThe Oceania ProjectIf you want to hear about how other Australian whales are going, check out The plight of the southern right whales. This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Menang Noongar people.

What does it take to succeed in the renovation game? From financing your first project to structuring joint ventures and navigating tax implications, this episode dives deep into the real-world strategies renovators need to thrive. Joining Moxin Reza is Belinda Smith from Renovate and Real Estate, who has decades of renovation experience both in Australia and overseas. Belinda shares her journey from her very first renovation at 19 to helping thousands of renovators build wealth through property. From using other people's money (OPM) and bringing in joint venture partners, to avoiding costly mistakes with structures and tax, Belinda breaks down how everyday investors can start small and scale smart. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your renovation game to the next level, this episode is packed with practical lessons, hard-won insights, and a refreshing dose of realism. Highlights 0:00 – Welcome to Help Me Buy Property Podcast 6:07 – How does financing work in the renovation world? 8:42 – Debt, equity, savings, and bringing in joint venture partners 9:54 – The minimum benchmark: how much money do you really need to start? 1:00 – Balancing pessimism vs. optimism in property investing 3:41 – Structuring projects with money partners & tax considerations 7:23 – Why structuring the deal correctly is crucial for long-term success 9:12 – Guest final thoughts: renovation as a business, not just a job About the Guest Belinda Smith – Renovate and Real Estate With decades of hands-on experience in renovations across Australia and abroad, Belinda has turned her passion into a business that educates and supports renovators at every stage. Through Renovate and Real Estate, she empowers investors to use smart financing, avoid costly mistakes, and create long-term wealth through property. Grab your copy of A Millennial's Guide to Property Investing:

For decades, climate scientists have been tracking a curious phenomenon. Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are steadily increasing overall but they also rise and fall in an annual rhythm — like the planet is breathing.Each spring, in the southern hemisphere, carbon dioxide levels start to plateau or maybe even drop slightly before shooting up again after summer.So what's driving these seasonal changes?You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science journalist and presenter Belinda Smith on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.auFeaturing:Nick Deutscher, atmospheric chemist at the University of WollongongThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Menang Noongar people.

If you've been watching the Women's Rugby World Cup, you may have noticed players have been wearing special mouthguards that light up when they've suffered a significant knock to the head.It's the first time these concussion-predicting mouthguards have been trialled at a major competition.So in the wake of recent concussion concerns, from professional AFL and rugby league to community competitions, is this the future of sport?You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science journalist and presenter Belinda Smith on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.auFeaturing:Kate O'Halloran, digital journalist with ABC Sport More information: Women's Rugby World Cup players trialling flashing mouthguards to help predict concussionsThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Menang Noongar people.

Australia's known for having some of the world's toughest sunscreen standards, but in June, that reputation was rocked. Independent testing of 20 sunscreens found 16 did not meet their advertised SPF50 rating, including three children's sunscreens and three sold by the Cancer Council. So how are sunscreens tested, and what can we learn from these recent SPF revelations?You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science journalist and presenter Belinda Smith on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.auFeaturing:John Staton, scientific director at SciPharm More information:Choice report finds popular Australian sunscreens fail to meet SPF claims on labelThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Menang Noongar people.

When you think of leaders in the space sector, big hitters like NASA and private companies like SpaceX spring to mind.But since the very beginning of the Space Age, Australia has played a role in the space flight industry.And this year, an Australian company tried to launch a rocket from Australian soil.So why is Australia building and launching rockets at all, especially when so many nations are already miles ahead?You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science journalist and presenter Belinda Smith on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.

One in four Australians get hay fever, and as the planet warms, our seasonal sneezes and sniffles are tipped to get much, much worse. 

Every now and again, dozens or even hundreds of perfectly healthy looking whales strand themselves on a beach. Scientists have a few theories on why they do this. 

Fresh Australian dietary guidelines are due next year, and they'll likely focus on the health of the planet as well as people.

Meat ants don't sound like the most endearing Australian animals. These purple-red insects are super territorial, swarming and biting anything that threatens their nest. But it turns out they're not just aggressive, flesh-tearing fighters. They're also farmers, architects, and — best of all — cane toad exterminators. 

It feels like you can't go a week without hearing about some new quantum technology which promises to change our lives for the better. But quantum mechanics is already well and truly present in our daily life — and you don't even have to be a physicist to be using it. 

If you've given birth to three daughters, what are the odds that your next child will also be a girl?One in two, right? Well … maybe not.The odds of having a fourth girl could be a fair bit higher than 50 per cent, according to a new study into families with single-sex sets of siblings.

The Nullarbor barred bandicoot (Perameles papillon) was identified as a new species in 2018, despite being extinct for nearly a century. Until recently, all scientists had of the bandicoots were a handful of museum specimens and one black and white glass slide. Now two photographs of the species have been discovered at the University of Melbourne, revealing details about how the animals looked when they were alive. 

A huge net, weighed down by heavy chains, swiftly sweeps across the ocean floor, scooping up everything in its path. This type of fishing, called bottom trawling, was illuminated in a new documentary, Ocean with David Attenborough. Bottom trawling is known for indiscriminately gathering all sorts of marine species, as well as damaging the sea floor. But with the practice producing around a quarter of the world's wild-caught seafood, are there ways to make it more sustainable? 

In the three years since the James Webb Space Telescope sent back its first images, it's pulled back the veil on a whole bunch of mind-blowing cosmic phenomena. So how has this $13 billion bit of kit shaped what we know about the Universe — and what is yet to come?

Since President Donald Trump retook office, the state of research in the States has been precarious for many, with billions of dollars of proposed cuts from science and health research.But there is a silver lining: other countries such as Australia are implementing programs to recruit US researchers looking to relocate.

The humble crisp has come a long way since its invention more than 200 years ago.You can get them in flavours such as bolognese, cheeseburger and beef rendang … which taste uncannily like bolognese, cheeseburger, and beef rendang.So how are these complex flavours made, and how do food chemists get them tasting so close to the real deal?

We often hear about places where the air quality is bad, even dangerous, but what about where the air is the cleanest on Earth?That air can be found blowing onto the north-west tip of Tasmania at Kennaook/Cape Grim, where an air pollution station has quietly been keeping track of how humans have changed the makeup of our atmosphere for 50 years.So what does the world's cleanest air tell us?

A weekly injection that stops that hankering for hot chips and donuts?Many people on Ozempic and similar medications report this phenomenon, saying they no longer have incessant thoughts about sweets and fried food.So how do these drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, work in the brain to dial down "food noise" and help people lose weight?

It's the size of a sesame seed, but it could cause unfathomable destruction to Australia's forests and urban canopy.A beetle called the polyphagous shot-hole borer (Euwallacea fornicatus) is silently spreading through Perth and its surrounds, forcing councils to chop and chip hundreds of trees — even century-old Moreton Bay figs.So how does the tiny pest cause such massive problems?

First they learnt how to flip open wheelie bin lids. Now they're using water fountains.Masters of the urban landscape, sulphur-crested cockatoos (Cacatua galerita) are more than capable of some quirky (and sometimes messy) antics.So what do these entertaining exploits tell us about cockie innovation — or even cockie culture?

In this episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal, CEO and founder of InvestorKit, Jack Fouracre, partnership manager at Fouracre Financial, and Adrian Lee, senior portfolio strategist at InvestorKit, are joined by Belinda Smith, founder and CEO of Renovate and Real Estate, to discuss her strategic approach to boosting property value and rental yields through cost-effective update. Renovation expert Belinda shares her strategic approach to boosting property value and rental yields through cost-effective updates, from $5,000 paint makeovers to $20,000+ kitchen and bathroom renovations. Belinda urges investors to have a renovation strategy before starting the work, which ensures sticking to budgets and targeting improvements that align with a property's demographic. She warns against overcapitalisation and advocates for neutral, cohesive styles that appeal to a broad audience, recommending wood-look flooring tailored to market segments and noting that COVID-19 has driven demand for home offices and sanctuary-like spaces. Belinda advises having reliable local contacts and using technology to manage interstate renovations, offering a comprehensive guide for investors navigating renovation's complexities.

A couple of months ago, a killer started mobilising off the South Australian shore — one that would wipe out marine life, make surfers feel sick, and smother picturesque beaches in thick foam.The culprit? A bloom of tiny organisms called microalgae. We can't see them with the naked eye, but in big enough numbers, they can devastate ecosystems.So what made the South Australian algal bloom so lethal, and can anything be done about blooms like it?

If you were impressed by generative AI such as ChatGPT, then artificial general intelligence or AGI promises to really knock your socks off.Over the past couple of decades, tech companies have been racing to build AGI systems that can match or surpass human capabilities across a whole bunch of tasks.So will AGI save the world — or will it spell the beginning of the end for humanity?

The next time you pick up a bag of spuds from the supermarket or fill up the car with petrol, you can thank the Treaty of the Metre for the metric system that underpins daily life.The treaty was signed exactly 150 years ago, when delegates from 17 countries gathered on a Parisian spring day to establish a new and standardised way of measuring the world around us.But the metre's inception predates the treaty that bears its name by nearly 100 years. So how did it come about, and how has its definition changed over the centuries?

Southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) were named by whalers because their high oil content made them the "right" ones to kill.In the decades since whaling was banned, southern right numbers increased — but a new study shows that population growth stalled, and might've dropped a bit, despite current numbers still far below what they were in pre-whaling times.So what's going on with the southern rights?

Cobras, taipans, black mambas — Tim Friede's been intentionally bitten more than 200 times by some of the most venomous snakes on Earth.And he survived, mostly because years of self-injecting venom let him develop immunity to them.(Please do not try this yourself!)Now his blood's been used to make a broad-spectrum antivenom that researchers say may protect against nearly 20 deadly snakes.But this is not how antivenom is usually made. So how are snake antivenoms produced, and where are we with a "universal" version?

Hate getting needles? You're in good company — one in five people in Australia have needle fear.

Somewhere out past Mars in the early hours of Easter Monday, a space probe called Lucy whizzed by an asteroid named Donaldjohanson.Lucy then sent back images showing Donaldjohanson is about five kilometres wide and shaped like a peanut.It's one of a handful of asteroids on Lucy's 12-year itinerary.So what does the billion-dollar mission hope to achieve?

Gout Gout is fast becoming the face of Australian athletics, regularly clocking blisteringly quick times over 100- and 200-metre sprints.And he's only 17. Many think the best is yet to come.So what is it about Gout that makes him such an impressive sprinter at such a young age?

Hearts, kidneys and now livers — over the past couple of years, surgeons have taken all these from gene-edited pigs and put them in people.

As far as planets go, they don't get much more iconic than Saturn. A huge golden ball encircled by gigantic rings.  But those distinctive rings — the very things that give Saturn its pizzazz — have seemingly disappeared. So what's going on, and when will they be back? 

They might be the epitome of cool, but Formula 1 race car drivers can get hot — really hot.An F1 cockpit can heat up to 60 degrees Celsius, and this affects cognition — the last thing you want when you're fanging around a track at 300kph.This year, a new rule was introduced to give F1 drivers a bit of relief from that heat … which is just one of the risks of F1 racing.Because we often hear about the performance of the cars in the race, but what about the humans behind the wheel?

For women who get bacterial vaginosis or BV, a common condition that can cause a fishy-smelling discharge, many will get it again (and again).Why some people were prone to recurrent BV was a mystery … until now. Australian researchers have shown that BV-related bugs can be sexually transmitted, and treating male partners significantly cuts recurrence rates. 

A weekly injection that stops that hankering for hot chips and donuts?Many people on Ozempic and similar medications report this phenomenon, saying they no longer have incessant thoughts about sweets and fried food.So how do these drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, work in the brain to dial down "food noise" and help people lose weight?

The H5N1 strain of avian influenza is currently ripping through the US, infecting wild animals, livestock and people. One person has died, and around 70 more infections have been confirmed.Meanwhile, the Trump administration has made massive cuts to the nation's leading science and health agencies, and announced plans to withdraw from the World Health Organization.As the risk of another pandemic rises, what does all this mean for us in Australia?

An asteroid dubbed 2024 YR4 is causing a stir among the space community and a frenzy in the media. It currently has a 2.3 per cent chance of crashing into Earth three days before Christmas in 2032. But this is not our first asteroid rodeo. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au

Varroa is the parasite responsible for destroying bee colonies all around the world and is regarded as "the greatest biological threat to Australia's honey bee population."The good news is that some honey bees can fight back. And they're being helped by breeders, scientists and artificial insemination on the tiniest scale.Learn more on Lab Notes, the show that brings you the science of new discoveries and current events. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au

When you really think about it, sex to make babies is WEIRD! You take an outie that has to get stuck inside an innie that links into a production line of eggs to assemble a perfect tiny being. It's so damn complicated!So why does it work like that?Join us at What the Duck for the first episode of a series where we figure out how living things went from splitting ourselves in half to double the population, to periodically feeling compelled to copulate in such a vigorous, sometimes highly embarrassing, manner.Earth - this is your sexual history!Please note that this program contains adult themes and explicit language. Parental guidance is recommended. This is a summer repeat of Episode One -  please find the rest of the "Sex is Weird" series here.Featuring:Emeritus Professor David Siveter, University of Leicester, UK.Assistant Professor Emily Mitchell, University of Cambridge, UK and curator of non-insect invertebrates, University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge, UK.Dr Marissa Betts, geologist and palaeontologist at the University of New England, Armidale, Australia. Dr Emily Willingham, biologist, journalist and author.Associate Professor Patty Brennan, Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts, US. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Isabella Tropiano and Russell Stapleton.Thanks also to Will Ockenden, Belinda Smith, Corey Hague and Joel Werner. If you want to hear more "What the Duck?" episodes- please like and subscribe here.This episode of What the Duck?! was first broadcast in September 2024 and is produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

Belinda Smith is the director of Renovate and Real Estate, a company that has the goal to help people reach financial independence through property investing and renovations. Growing up, Smith saw a disparity between herself and her peers, so financial security was a big goal for her. Combine this goal with her love for creativity, and renovating properties was a natural career for her.In this episode, Smith will share the risky details of being a police officer in the 80s'. As well as this, she will delve into her passion for renovations and the story of how she made $40,000 in only one day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belinda Smith from ABC Science joined Philip Clark on Nightlife with the latest from the week's science news.