Podcasts about eureka prize

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Andrew McLean who is a renowned equine academic, author, coach, presenter, and founder of the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre.  We explore key topics such as ethical use of reinforcement, welfare in horse sports, and the future of horse training and management. We also touch on Andrew's fascinating work with elephants. Dr. McLean's career includes winning the Eureka Prize for Science, coaching at elite levels, and riding competitively at high levels in eventing, dressage, and show jumping. He continues to shape the next generation through his contributions to Pony Club Australia's syllabus, and offers a Diploma in Equitation Science for all ages and levels. Enjoy the show! _____

In this episode we are joined by Prof. Andrew Whitehouse from CliniKids at The Kids Research Institute who has been a guiding light for parents navigating the complexities of autism, and in this episode we dive into one of the most important aspects of that journey – communication. Whether your child has just been diagnosed or you're looking for new ways to connect, this conversation will provide understanding, support, and practical strategies. About Andrew: He is the Deputy Research Director at The Kids Research Institute Australia, where he also leads CliniKids – a national network, embedding clinical trials into everyday care for children with neurodevelopmental differences. He has published over 300 scientific papers, attracted more than $80 million in research funding, and presents the international video series 60 Second Science. He is a Eureka Prize winner, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, was named Western Australian of the Year in 2023 and, in 2024 was inducted as a Fellow to the International Society for Autism Research!

Send us a textProfessor Dr. Mark Kendall (BE PhD FRSA FTSE FNAI) is CEO & Founder of WearOptimo ( https://wearoptimo.com/prof-mark-kendall/ ), a private Australian health-tech company developing the next generation of wearable technology, redefining how we approach hydration and biomarker monitoring.Professor Kendall is also Vice-Chancellor's Entrepreneurial Professor at the Australian National University ( https://research.anu.edu.au/research-initiatives/wearoptimo ).Professor Kendall is a biomedical engineer, inventor, scientist, entrepreneur and business-builder with more than 25 years' experience in creating medical technologies to tackle key global health challenges, and companies licensing/advancing his patents/technologies have created a combined economic value of more than $2 billion for investors.​While at the University of Oxford, Professor Kendall was an inventor of the biolistics technology, commercialized with PowderJect (sold to Chiron Vaccines for US$1 billion in 2003), and then PowderMed, purchased by Pfizer for US$400 million in 2006. Professor Kendall was then Founder, CTO and a Director of Vaxxas (2011-2015), which was the commercialization vehicle for his Nanopatch vaccine delivery invention, featured in his TEDGlobal talk, which has more than 1 million views.In recognition of his innovation and translation of commercial technologies focused on the delivery of drugs to skin, and skin-based disease diagnostics, Professor Kendall has received more than 40 awards and accolades. These include the 2016 CSL Young Florey Medal, a 2012 Rolex Laureate Award for Enterprise and the Eureka Prize for Interdisciplinary Research (2011). He was also named a 2015 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, winner of The Australian Innovation Challenge in 2011 and 2004 Younger Engineer of Britain. Professor Kendall's work has featured in diverse media outlets, including TEDGlobal, WIRED, ABC, BBC, NBC, National Geographic, New Scientist, Popular Science and Vanity Fair.Professor Kendall's international recognition extends to his election as a Fellow: of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI, USA); the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, (RSA, UK); and Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE).With a strong global network, and a significant international profile, Professor Kendall serves on the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Biotechnology and is co-chair of the Australian Stem Cell Therapies Mission.Professor Kendall has a BE (Hons I) and a PhD, Mechanical Engineering from The University of Queensland.#WearOptimo #MarkKendall #WearableBiometrics #HydrationMonitoring #Dehydration #PeakPerformance #EliteAthletes #AgedCare #MarkWebber #CompanionDiagnostics #Theranostics #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the show

Jason Edwards - Icebergs to Iguanas: Photographic Journeys Around the World. This is episode 733 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. National Geographic's Jason Edwards has been at the forefront of natural history photography for more than three decades. His image portfolio ranks among the largest of any photographer in the Society's long history. Based in Melbourne Australia, a passion for wildlife and the environment has been with him over his extensive career that began as a zookeeper at the Zoological Board of Victoria. Jason has since been recognized globally for his contributions to Science, the Environment, and the Arts.    Jason's accolades within the photographic industry stretch over 25 years and include among others; two times winner of the Eureka Prize for Science Photography, four times winner of Communications Art Photography Annual, two times winner of the ProMax Golden Muse, POYi Pictures of the Year International, and Travel Photographer of the Year. He was awarded the Australian Geographic Society Pursuit of Excellence Award and also honored as one of the world's ‘100 Photography Heroes' by Professional Photographer Magazine, London.    Through his commissioned assignments and as the face of National Geographic Channel's Pure Photography, Jason has taken his story telling to televisions and streaming networks in dozens of countries and to every continent. His imagery has appeared in hundreds of publications including National Geographic Magazine, BBC Wildlife, Australian Geographic, Sports Illustrated, Conde Nast Traveler, and The New Yorker.    Jason is the author and photographer of Icebergs to Iguanas, a large format series of books illustrating his National Geographic imagery. He also authored and photographed science education books for the children's education market, and his imagery has appeared on everything from environmental campaigns to Hollywood blockbusters.    As a leader and mentor, Jason has worked with photographers of all levels, instructing them in the art of storytelling and how to find and translate images. He has spent years providing rich and entertaining experiences; working in partnership with organizations and individuals; guiding participants both on private expeditions and as one of National Geographic's most sought experts.   The Conservation Photographers (ILCP) is an organization that utilizes the power of photography to educate and inspire people globally about conservation issues. Jason is an Associate Fellow of the ILCP and uses his lens to narrate and highlight issues affecting wildlife, the environment and indigenous communities. Jason holds an Honours Degree in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Scientific Photography and tertiary qualifications in the Animal Sciences.   Jason is an ambassador for both Tourism Australia, and Sustainability Victoria, he is a Friend of the Australia Museum, and a coveted keynote speaker. Drawing upon his skills as an environmentalist, animal scientist, documentarian and National Geographic stalwart, Jason is an entertaining and insightful raconteur, championing natural history and the art of photography. In addition, he is the host of Snap Happy the Photography Show, which airs nationally across Australia.   Jason's Fine Art Prints are archived in private collections around the world and have been exhibited internationally including the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Europe, where National Geographic presented his compelling imagery of Alang at the prestigious Visa Pour L'Image Photojournalism Festival. Our focus today is his amazing book - Icebergs to Iguanas: Photographic Journeys Around the World. Wow!!! What an amazing book, conversation, and life! Jason is Incredible!!! Thanks for listening! Please share! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Connect & Learn More: www.jasonedwards.co https://www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/experts/jason-edwards/ https://www.instagram.com/jasonedwardsng/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/jasonedwardsng/ https://au.linkedin.com/in/jason-edwards-8926261 https://www.amazon.com/Icebergs-Iguanas-Photographic-Journeys-Around/dp/0648818500 Length - 01:13:15

Ecologist Euan Ritchie says community engagement is crucial for conservation success.

There are so many definitions of what it means to be an authentic leader. My guest, Melina Georgousakis, shares what it means for her.In today's episode my fabulous guest, Melina Georgousakis, is talking about authenticity in leadership by sharing her own career journey with us: from working in a research lab to informing health policy, and then going on to found Franklin Women, an incredible vibrant community for women in STEM in Australia. She has also taken to the TEDx stage: you can watch her speak here, How to Turn One Big Idea Into a Social Enterprise. Links:  Check out Franklin WomenWatch Rebecca's FREE Masterclass and learn how to back yourself at work and set yourself up for a senior leadership promotionAnother ep: Learn to Love What it Takes to Become a Senior LeaderGet Rebecca's free GUIDE:  The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get PromotedFind Rebecca at her websiteAbout Melina:Melina Georgousakis is a research scientist, a social entrepreneur and champion for an inclusive health and medical research sector. After a career in the lab researching novel vaccines against group A streptococcus she transitioned into a health policy career providing technical support to the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation. Melina later joined the Bupa Health Foundation as their Research and Policy Manager responsible for building and investing in partnerships to improve health outcomes of the Australian population.She is the founder of Franklin Women, a social enterprise which aims to create a science sector where women thrive and is currently leading the organisation as its Director and in 2019, she shared her story on the TEDx stage.Melina has been recognised through awards such as The Edna Ryan Awards, the Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers, ProBono Australia's 25 People of Impact, and Women's Agenda Leadership Award. About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert who helps corporate women attain senior leadership positions. Her clients come from a range of industries and companies including Aquila Capital, Reserve Bank of Australia, Goldman Sachs, Ministry of Defence, KPMG, J.P. Morgan and Coca-Cola Amatil. Rebecca's favourite work day was recently: her client sent her a photo of a card her son had written her. In his note, he praised his mum for chasing her career goals down, getting promoted and putting her needs first. Rebecca loves that her work impacts not just the women she coaches, but their families too.

호주의 과학적 발견.발명.소통.혁신의 최고를 기리는 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prize의 'Outstanding Early Career Researcher' 부문에서 한인 동포 과학자 조안나 박사 (Ann Na Cho 33, 시드니대)가 한국계 최초로 최종 후보에 선정됐습니다.

This week we had a fabulous conversation with multi-award winning science journalist Dr Jackson Ryan. Jackson is a former molecular biologist and current freelance science journalist with a focus on longform and narrative non-fiction science writing. He served as the Science Editor at CNET.com between 2018 and 2023 and was the 2022 winner of the Eureka Prize for Science Journalism. In 2024, he is co-editing the Best Australian Science Writing anthology -- and you should buy it! His longform writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, The Monthly and Nature.  You can follow Jackson and learn more about his work here: https://www.jacksonwryan.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksonryanscience https://x.com/dctrjack https://sjaa.org.au (Jackson is President of the Science Journalists Association of Australia) https://www.linkedin.com/company/science-journalists-association-of-australia You can read Jackson's Antarctica stories here: https://linktr.ee/dctrj 

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Rob Brooks about the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence on reshaping human sexual perspectives and interactions and how it revolutionizes our understanding in the realm of human sexuality. Rob Brooks, a Scientia Professor of Evolution at UNSW Sydney. He both founded and directed from 2007 to 2019 the Evolution and Ecology Research Centre. His research mostly considers the conflicting evolutionary interests that make sex sizzle and render reproduction complicated. He has won Australia's most prestigious award for science communication, the Eureka Prize, and is the author of Sex, Genes and Rock 'n' Roll: How evolution has shaped the modern world, which won the Queensland Literary Award for Science Writing. He has also written Artificial Intimacy: Virtual friends, digital lovers and algorithmic matchmakers which is the basis of todays conversation. This book considers humanity's evolved capacities for friendship, love, and intimacy, and what happens when they encounter new technologies like AI, social media, online dating, and virtual reality sex. Episode link at https://neshnikolic.com/podcast/rob-brooksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew McLean is the CEO of Equitation Science International, an Honorary Fellow and Trustee of the International Society for Equitation Science, Director of the Racing Victoria Equine Welfare Advisory Board, Director of the Human Elephant Learning Programs Foundation, and Patron of Pony Club Australia. In 2020 he helped reshape the Five Domains model, the benchmark for horse welfare (see our October 2023 issue for his excellent article on the topic).Winner of the Eureka Prize for Science, Australia's highest science award, Andrew is in demand as a trainer, coach and speaker. In addition to establishing the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre, which was the largest behaviour modification centre in the southern hemisphere, he has written six books, including an international best seller.An accredited coach for more than 40 years, Andrew's own riding achievements include winning the advanced section of the famous Gawler 3DE, being short-listed for the World Championships, competing at State and National events in FEI level Dressage and Eventing, and Show Jumping to Grand Prix level. He also held a racehorse owner/trainer licence, and raced bareback in Australia and New Zealand in the 1970s and 1980s.Equestrian Hub podcast host Charlie Brister sat down with Andrew to discuss improving safety and performance by understanding how horses learn; the Jeffrey Training Method; ways in which dressage judging might be enhanced; how to stop horses rushing; how the seat develops when you grow up without owning a saddle; and the similarities between training horses and elephants!Andrew's wealth of experience, knowledge and wisdom weaves its way right through this fascinating podcast – definitely one not to miss.Equitation Science InternationalTwenty Questions with Andrew McLean

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For week two of our four-part Eureka Prizes mini-series, we've got a million things to talk about. More specifically, we've got 1 Million Turtles to talk about!Joined by three team members from the 1 Million Turtles project (James Van Dyke, Deborah Bower, and Ricky Spencer), we hear all about freshwater turtles in Australia, and how we can help them survive and thrive. We also hear what winning a Eureka Prize earlier this year means to the team.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@olly_dove)Production: Hannah Moore (@HannahCMoore)Media & Promotion: Hannah McCleary (@mccleary_hannah)

For week two of our four-part Eureka Prizes mini-series, we've got a million things to talk about. More specifically, we've got 1 Million Turtles to talk about!Joined by three team members from the 1 Million Turtles project (James Van Dyke, Deborah Bower, and Ricky Spencer), we hear all about freshwater turtles in Australia, and how we can help them survive and thrive. We also hear what winning a Eureka Prize earlier this year means to the team.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@olly_dove)Production: Hannah Moore (@HannahCMoore)Media & Promotion: Hannah McCleary (@mccleary_hannah)

Robyn Williams is a legend in science journalism. For over 50 years he has brought science stories to the airways through ABC National's Science Show. As the founder of Australia Museum's Eureka Prize, he joins Anna and Olly for part one of four episodes in the Eureka Prizes mini-series. They discuss the history of STEMM communication, cultural changes, and what's kept Robyn passionate across his career. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@olly_dove)Co-Host: Anna Abela (@annaoabela)Production: Simin Salarpour (@SalarpourSimin)Media & Promotion: Anna Abela (@annaoabela)

Rob Brooks is an evolutionary biologist who focuses on the evolutionary consequences of sexual reproduction. His areas of interest include the evolution of mate choice, the costs of being attractive, sexual conflict, the reasons animals age, and the interconnectedness of sex, diet, obesity, and mortality.  Leading a dynamic research group known as the SEX LAB, Rob collaborates with other researchers to explore the evolutionary and ecological implications of sexual reproduction. His work is primarily curiosity-driven and often funded by fundamental research programs like the ARC's Discovery program. Rob is motivated to study evolution because of its power to illuminate both nature and the human condition. Currently, he is especially interested in the interplay between evolution and economics, human life histories, sex differences in aging and longevity, the escalating obesity crisis, the relationship between evolution and equity feminism, the evolution of human physiques, the cultural role of Rock 'n' Roll, and the limitations of drawing moral conclusions from the natural world. Rob's first book, "Sex, Genes & Rock 'n' Roll: How Evolution has Shaped the Modern World," received the 2012 Queensland Literary Award for Science Writing. He also writes a regular column for The Conversation called "Natural History of the Present," which explores how an evolutionary view can enrich our understanding of the modern world and the human experience. In recognition of his contributions to science communication, Rob was awarded the 2013 Eureka Prize for Communicating Science & Research. His research primarily involves model organisms like guppies, field crickets, and mice, although he also has ongoing projects involving human subjects. Rob currently holds the position of Professor of Evolution and Director of the Evolution & Ecology Research Centre at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. The public is invited to participate in various studies led by his team. Check out Rob Brooks' writing for Quillette here: https://quillette.com/author/rob/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are so delighted to chat with Olly Dove. Living up to her bird name, Olly Dove is a marine ecology PhD candidate researching the foraging behaviour of little penguins and short-tailed shearwaters in lutruwita/Tasmania. Olly's favourite part of working in zoology is undoubtedly the exciting fieldwork it leads her to, and she loves sharing stories about the natural world with others. When not hanging out with critters, Olly is an incredible science communicator. She is the weekly host, a co-manager, and an editor on the nipaluna/Hobart-based radio/podcast show, That's What I Call Science, which was recently awarded a prestigious Eureka Prize for STEM inclusion. Other recent scicomm adventures for Olly have included performing at the Festival of Bright Ideas in 2022 and competing in the FameLab Australia Finals in 2023, both with a shearwater puppet for her on-stage co-star! You can follow Olly and learn more about her work here: https://thatsscience.org/ https://twitter.com/olly_dove https://twitter.com/ThatsScienceTAS https://www.instagram.com/ols_dove/ https://www.instagram.com/thatssciencetas/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollydove/ Transcript: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/j79s

The future is female! We turn the spotlight on some of the incredible 2023 Eureka Prize winners and finalists who represent the future of science in Australia. Listen to the last of our Eureka Talks Series, as Associate Professor Alice Motion chats with some of the incredible 2023 Eureka Prizes winners and finalists. We will sit down with Dr Stephanie Partridge, Associate Professor Noushin Nasiri and Scientia Associate Professor Kate Quinlan and delve into the unique challenges and achievements of these three remarkable scientists, whose research and inventions are literally helping to save lives. The Eureka Talks Series shines a light on research and innovations changing the fields of Climate, Health and Science Communication. Hear from Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners, finalists and other science leaders as they share their experiences, challenges and discoveries in their particular fields of research. The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes were established in 1990 to celebrate the work of Australian scientists, and how their contributions are producing world-leading results that can influence the lives of many across the globe.

"One of the most outstanding conservation concerns in Australia [...] is the extent of loss of [...] endemic mammal species." Professor John Woinarski has been involved in research, policy and management of Australian biodiversity for over 40 years. His career has crossed several fields, including reserve design, fire ecology, biodiversity monitoring, invasive species, the impacts of forestry, pastoralism and mining, and island biogeography. He has been awarded a Eureka Prize for biodiversity research, a Serventy Medal for life-time contribution to Australian ornithology and an Australian Natural History Medallion. He sat down with us during the 2023 ESA conference in Darwin to discuss the impacts of feral cats on wildlife.  The Ecological Society of Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. While his work takes him across the continent, John lives on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. Help the ESA support ecology in Australia by donating (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ecolsoc.org.au/get-involved/donate/donation-form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or by becoming a member (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ecolsoc.org.au/get-involved/become-a-member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). The music in this podcast is ‘Glow' by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au. Episode image credit: phototrip from Getty Images (via Canva)

In August the One Million Turtles project was awarded the Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science by the Australian Museum. A join project between a number of Australian universities, including UNE, One Million Turtles is dedicated to saving freshwater turtles in Australia and getting the public involved. We sat down with Dr Deborah Bower to discuss the project, and why citizen science is so important.

Autism spectrum disorders once affected 1 in 2000 individuals, now touches the lives of 1 in 50. This remarkable change underscores the urgency to understand this complex neurodevelopmental disorder and the ways it intertwines with the universal journey of parenting.In this episode we explore the world of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and delve into the broader landscape of parent-child interactions, their profound impact on brain development. Joining us is the esteemed Professor Andrew Whitehouse, who guides us through the intricate science of ASD and the delicate ways that parent-child connections shape the mind, especially in children with autism. He also delves into the essential truth that parenting is not merely an instinctive act but a skill that must be learned, nurtured, and refined. His wisdom extends beyond autism, offering valuable lessons and practical guidance for all parents. Professor Whitehouse emphasizes the importance of time, space, and attention in the parenting process. He shares insightful strategies for creating a nurturing environment, fostering positive interactions, and enhancing both cognitive and emotional development. His wisdom extends beyond autism, offering valuable lessons and practical guidance for all parents, regardless of their child's neurodevelopmental status.We explore how dedicating time to understand a child's unique needs, creating space for growth and exploration, and paying attention to the subtle cues of development can unlock the doors to thriving minds.This inspiring episode is a journey through the science of connection, love, and the incredible potential of the human brain. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, educator, or simply interested in the transformative power of relationships, tune in to discover how to cultivate the art of parenting and shape the minds of the next generation.Professor Andrew Whitehouse is the Angela Wright Bennett Professor of Autism Research at the Telethon Kids Institute and Professor of Autism Research at The University of Western Australia. He is also Director of CliniKids, Research Strategy Director of the Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC) and Adjunct Professor at Curtin University and Edith Cowan University. Andrew is the current President of the Australasian Society for Autism Research.At the Telethon Kids Institute he leads a large team of clinicians and researchers whose goal is to support young children and their families to reach their full potential through the development and translation of cutting-edge evidence-based practice. Andrew has published over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and attracted over $60 million in competitive research grants. He currently presents an internationally syndicated video series called '60 Second Science”, which has had over 2 million views. He is an advisor to State and Commonwealth Governments on policies relating to children on the autism spectrum, and he chaired the committee that generated Australia's first national guideline for autism diagnosis.Andrew has published one edited book with his twin-brother (Ben), and a popular science book that examined the science behind some of the myths of pregnancy and child development (Will Mozart Make My Baby Smart?). He has also been awarded one of Australia's most prestigious scientific awards, the Eureka Prize. Prior to coming to the Telethon Kids Institute, Andrew was a Junior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford.In addition to his advocacy and research efforts, Professor Whitehouse is highly regarded for his science communication. His Support the showSubscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/newLearn more at www.profselenabartlett.com

On this episode of OzCast, Dr Dominic Mcafee looks beneath the surface at Australia's lost shellfish reefs and our road to recover them back from the brink of extinction.   Dr McAfee is a marine ecologist at the University of Adelaide who has dedicated his career to the restoration of Australia's oyster reefs. After stumbling across the topic while at university, he has become one of the leading names spearheading the revival methods taking place throughout Australia and overseas.   His research encompasses ecological experiments on the seafloor and along shorelines, as well as within laboratory settings, all aimed at deciphering how oysters perceive their surroundings to select optimal habitats.   Throughout the episode, Dom dives into these techniques, explaining how they work, what he aims to achieve in doing them and, most importantly, what he has learnt across the past decade above and below the surface. Interestingly, Dom explains that one of the whackier techniques has been using underwater speakers and the effect these have had on the nearby baby oyster lavae that are looking for somewhere to begin their life on the seafloor.  With an unwavering commitment to achieving ecological and societal triumphs in marine restoration, he collaborates closely with communication experts, social scientists, anthropologists, economists, legal scholars and representatives from various industries and governmental bodies.   Throughout the conversation, Dom speaks to the trends he has seen in the world of habitat restoration and shares his observations on how the topic has increasingly become more “in vogue” in the past five years.   Researchers from countries all over the globe are sharing information which can help reverse the decline in shellfish Reefs.  His academic journey includes a notable PhD at Macquarie University in Sydney, during which he extensively examined the ways in which oyster habitats bolstered the resilience and productivity of coastal ecosystems spanning thousands of kilometres along Australia's eastern coastline.   His research extended to Hong Kong, where he demonstrated the role of oyster habitats in mitigating the adverse effects of climate change on coastal communities. His doctoral endeavours culminated in 2018, followed by his relocation to South Australia to lead pioneering efforts in Australia's inaugural large-scale oyster reef restoration project,  Windara Reef.   It soon becomes apparent throughout this episode that Dom's understanding of shellfish is unparalleled, diving deep into the benefits these organisms have to the local fish populations. From their migration journey, recruitment strategies, lifecycle and benefits to the planet – Dom covers it all.   A testament to the significance of his research, Dom's collaborative work with peers on a national scale earned him the esteemed Eureka Prize for Applied Environmental Research. This groundbreaking research serves as the bedrock for what has evolved into Australia's most expansive marine restoration program. He holds a special passion for assisting local community groups invested in revitalising and monitoring their coastlines, showcasing his deep-rooted commitment to environmental stewardship. 

Tra due settimane verranno annunciati i vincitori del 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prize, il più prestigioso premio dedicato alla scienza in Australia.

For much of the 20th century Bell Labs was a nursery of ambitious research, helping to usher in the information age with practical innovations including the transistor, lasers and photovoltaics.  Prof. Ben Eggleton is one Bell Labs alumni who has continued its culture of applied innovation, and the Eggleton Lab at the University of Sydney is now known as a global leader in optical physics, photonic computing, sensors and microwave signal processing. Ben's ability to bridge the gap between fundamental science and tangible technology is one of the factors that has seen Prof. Eggleton and his collages awarded sought after research grants including an ARC Centre of Excellence and multiple Laureate Fellowships, as well as awards including a Eureka Prize, and Ben's election to the Australian Academy of Science in 2016. Today Prof. Eggleton continues to lead his research team, is co-director of the NSW Smart Sensing Network, and has recently taken up the post of Pro-vice chancellor (Research) at the University of Sydney where he is now responsible for shaping research policy at this world-class academic institution. Join us to hear Ben's take on forging a career in applied research.   GUEST : Prof. Ben Eggleton https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-eggleton-4250127 EGGLETON LAB : https://eggleton-group.sydney.edu.au/ UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY : https://www.sydney.edu.au/ NSSN : https://www.nssn.org.au/ EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOST : Dr. Leo Stevens https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/ MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris 

Eureka Talks Series: Waste Not, Want Not Recorded live at the Australian Museum 10 June 2023 Join two of the 2022 Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners, as Dr Jackson Ryan sits down with Professor Veena Sahajwalla to explore the science of decarbonising the world with a recycling revolution. In the first Eureka Talk, join us for an eye-opening talk on revolutionising waste. Dr Jackson Ryan, winner of the 2022 Eureka Prize for Science Journalism, sits down with the 2022 New South Wales Australian of the Year and two-time Eureka Prize winner, Professor Veena Sahajwalla, to discuss the cutting-edge research helping build a better world. Our speakers will explore the science of decarbonising the world and the importance of collaboration in scientific innovation. Find out how the grounds from your cappuccino could help to eliminate the need for coal and coke. Dive into the four R's - reduce, reuse, recycle, and REFORM - and how they can be applied to create a sustainable future. The Eureka Talks Series shines a light on research and innovations changing the fields of Climate, Health and Science Communication. Hear from Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners, finalists and other science leaders as they share their experiences, challenges and discoveries in their particular fields of research. The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes were established in 1990 to celebrate the work of Australian scientists, and how their contributions are producing world-leading results that can influence the lives of many across the globe.

Professor Veena Sahajwalla spent her childhood running through the the bazaars of Mumbai and watching her mother's holistic approach to medicine. These experiences shaped Veena's unique perspectives on science, which have seen her recognised as the 2022 NSW Australian of the Year and awarded the Eureka Prize. In this episode of Seen, Yumi Stynes speaks with Professor Veena Sahajwalla about her passion for recycling, her determination to change the world with science and how she's paving the way for other women in her field.

World-leading epidemiologist and biosecurity expert Professor Raina Macintyre talks in-depth about her new book on pandemics and biosecurity, Dark Winter. Raina delves into the dangers of information warfare during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, as well as the history of biological attacks, lab accidents and epidemics, synthetic biology, and the high-risk world of gain of function research. She reveals a pattern of denial, silence and cover-up around unnatural epidemics and the powerful vested interests at play. Broadcast on 13 December 2022. Professor MacIntyre is a physician, epidemiologist and Professor of Global Biosecurity at UNSW and adjunct Professor at Arizona State University. She leads research in epidemic control, vaccinology and aerosol science. She is an expert in outbreak detection and mitigation, including that arising from bioterrorism and biological warfare. She has a 28-year track record in pandemics, epidemic infections, serious emerging infections, vaccines and control of respiratory viruses. She has worked as a clinician in hospitals, as an epidemiologist in a health department and as a researcher. In 2022, MacIntyre won the Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science and Innovation. Raina is also a founding member of the independent scientific advisory group, OzSAGE. For excellent public health advice on COVID-19, visit www.ozsage.org

Professor Raina Macintyre talks about her new book on pandemics and biosecurity, Dark Winter: An Insider's Guide to Pandemics and Biosecurity. A world-leading epidemiologist and biosecurity expert Raina MacIntyre discusses the dangers of information warfare during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, as well as the history of biological attacks, lab accidents and epidemics, synthetic biology, and gain of function research. She reveals a pattern of denial, silence and cover-up around unnatural epidemics and the powerful vested interests at play. Professor MacIntyre is a physician, epidemiologist and Professor of Global Biosecurity at UNSW and adjunct Professor at Arizona State University. She leads research in epidemic control, vaccinology and aerosol science. She is an expert in outbreak detection and mitigation, including that arising from bioterrorism and biological warfare. She has a 28-year track record in pandemics, epidemic infections, serious emerging infections, vaccines and control of respiratory viruses. She has worked as a clinician in hospitals, as an epidemiologist in a health department and as a researcher. In 2022, MacIntyre won the Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science and Innovation. Raina is also a founding member of the independent scientific advisory group, OzSAGE.

In this episode, Martin and Brett get views on contact/droplet/airborne transmission from an Engineer (Prof Cath Noakes) and a Physicist (Prof Lidia Morawska). Prof Catherine Noakes OBE is Professor of Environmental Engineering for Building at the University of Leeds. She is a chartered mechanical engineer, with a background in fluid dynamics. Her teaching and research expertise is in building physics and environmental engineering and leading research into ventilation, indoor air quality and infection control in the built environment. Her internationally recognised group carry out experimental and modelling based studies, in particular to explore the transport of airborne pathogens, the influence of indoor airflows and effectiveness of engineering approaches to controlling airborne disease transmission. This include substantial research activity and policy advice relating to COVID-19 transmission. During the COVID-19 pandemic She co-chaired the Environment and Modelling sub group for the UK Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) and  contributed to multiple advisory groups and initiatives through IMechE, CIBSE, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Academy of Medical Sciences, WHO, the NHS and several government departments. Prof Lidia Morawska is Distinguished Professor at the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, at the Queensland University of Technology and Director of the International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health (ILAQH) at QUT. Her work focuses on fundamental and applied research in the interdisciplinary field of air quality and its impact on human health, with a specific focus on atmospheric fine, ultrafine and nanoparticles. Since 2003, she expanded her interests to include also particles from human respiration activities and airborne infection transmission. In 2018, she received the Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research, as well as the American Association for Aerosol Research (AAAR) 2017 David Sinclair Award. In 2020, she contributed to the area of airborne infection transmission of viruses, including COVID-19. In that same year she became a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (FAA) and received the 2021 International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate Special 2020 Award for an Extraordinary Academic Leadership. In 2021, she was included on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

In this episode, Martin and Brett get views on contact/droplet/airborne transmission from an Engineer (Prof Cath Noakes) and a Physicist (Prof Lidia Morawska). Prof Catherine Noakes OBE is Professor of Environmental Engineering for Building at the University of Leeds. She is a chartered mechanical engineer, with a background in fluid dynamics. Her teaching and research expertise is in building physics and environmental engineering and leading research into ventilation, indoor air quality and infection control in the built environment. Her internationally recognised group carry out experimental and modelling based studies, in particular to explore the transport of airborne pathogens, the influence of indoor airflows and effectiveness of engineering approaches to controlling airborne disease transmission. This include substantial research activity and policy advice relating to COVID-19 transmission. During the COVID-19 pandemic She co-chaired the Environment and Modelling sub group for the UK Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) and  contributed to multiple advisory groups and initiatives through IMechE, CIBSE, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Academy of Medical Sciences, WHO, the NHS and several government departments. Prof Lidia Morawska is Distinguished Professor at the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, at the Queensland University of Technology and Director of the International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health (ILAQH) at QUT. Her work focuses on fundamental and applied research in the interdisciplinary field of air quality and its impact on human health, with a specific focus on atmospheric fine, ultrafine and nanoparticles. Since 2003, she expanded her interests to include also particles from human respiration activities and airborne infection transmission. In 2018, she received the Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research, as well as the American Association for Aerosol Research (AAAR) 2017 David Sinclair Award. In 2020, she contributed to the area of airborne infection transmission of viruses, including COVID-19. In that same year she became a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (FAA) and received the 2021 International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate Special 2020 Award for an Extraordinary Academic Leadership. In 2021, she was included on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

“It's important to think about how you get the broader public to understand why what you've done is important.” We're pleased to bring you this special bonus episode of Ecology Matters, all about why communicating ecological science is important. Professor Richard Kingsford is a well-known and well-respected river ecologist who is regularly sought by media to comment on water and wetland-related issues. In this episode, Professor Kingsford explains why communicating to the broader public should be an essential consideration for every scientist and why the outcomes of speaking truth to power can be much greater than potential short term costs. Professor Kingsford has been awarded Fellowships of both the Royal Society of NSW and the Australian Zoological Society. He was awarded a Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science in 2008 and in 2021 received the ESA Gold Medal for his outstanding contributions to ecology. The Ecological Society of Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Help the ESA support ecology in Australia by donating (www.ecolsoc.org.au/get-involved/donate/donation-form) or by becoming a member (www.ecolsoc.org.au/get-involved/become-a-member). The music in this podcast is ‘Glow' by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au. Episode image credit: Kawinwit Kittipalawattanapol

“The best qualities of leadership are listening to people and building a path forward that is inclusive of everybody else's ideas.” Professor French is Director of the Janet Cosh Herbarium at the University of Wollongong. She has spent almost thirty years investigating the impact of disturbances on ecosystems, with a broad focus on environmental weeds and threatened species. Her expertise has been sought by both state and national levels of government, and she has played significant roles in developing management strategies for species such as lantana and bitou bush. Professor French won a Eureka Prize in 2008 for helping to lead the national Birds in Backyards program. She has been both Vice President and President of the Ecological Society of Australia and has been awarded the ESA Members Service Prize as well as the ESA Gold Medal. The Ecological Society of Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Help the ESA support ecology in Australia by donating (www.ecolsoc.org.au/get-involved/donate/donation-form) or by becoming a member (www.ecolsoc.org.au/get-involved/become-a-member). The music in this podcast is ‘Glow' by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au. Episode image credit: Anna Rigosi

“If you maintain that curiosity and pursue your passions in ecology and conservation, you know, I don't know anyone who hasn't gone on to wonderful things by doing that.” Professor Ritchie leads the Applied Ecology and Conservation Research group in the Centre for Integrative Ecology and School of Life and Environmental Sciences at Deakin University. He has been a finalist in the Eureka Prizes three times: - the 2013 Eureka Prize for Environmental Research as part of a team demonstrating that large predators like dingoes can affect the behaviour and abundance of invasive predators and herbivores such as the red fox, feral cat and feral goat. - the 2020 Eureka Prizes as part of a large, national team examining the impact and management of feral cats in Australia. More widely he has become a prolific science communicator, appearing regularly on television, in print and on radio. For this he was a finalist in the 2022 Eureka Prizes for his work promoting the understanding of science. In 2021 he was awarded the Australian Ecology Research Award in recognition for his outstanding ecological research. The Ecological Society of Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Euan works on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nations. Help the ESA support ecology in Australia by donating (www.ecolsoc.org.au/get-involved/donate/donation-form) or by becoming a member (www.ecolsoc.org.au/get-involved/become-a-member). The music in this podcast is ‘Glow' by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au. Episode image credit: Christine Cooper

What we eat affects both individual and environmental health. The team of Dr Arunima Malik, Professor Manfred Lenzen, Professor David Raubenheimer, Dr Mengyu Li and Navoda Liyana Pathirana, from various specialised discipline of University of Sydney, has developed advanced data modelling techniques to trace billions of supply chains and food system emission. The team is one of the finalists running for this year's Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research category. So, what is global-food mile and its impact on climate change? Listen to this interview with Dr Arunima Malik.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Ian Plimer is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he was Professor and Head of Earth Sciences, after serving at the University of Newcastle as Professor and Head of Geology. He was Professor of Mining Geology at The University of Adelaide and has published more than 140 scientific papers & was one of the editors for the five-volume Encyclopedia of Geology. Ian Plimer has won many awards including 1995 Australian Humanist of the Year, the Centenary Medal, the Eureka Prize (twice) and the Michael Daley Prize for science broadcasting. Ian Plimer spent much of his life in Broken Hill where he retains strong links. Ian Plimer has a new book out called Green Murder. In this book he charges the greens with murder; the murder of humans who are kept in eternal poverty without coal-fired electricity; of forests and their wildlife by clear felling for mining, wind turbines and their bushfire policies; of economies producing unemployment and hopelessness; of free speech and freedoms and the intellectual and economic future of young people.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Ian Plimer is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he was Professor and Head of Earth Sciences, after serving at the University of Newcastle as Professor and Head of Geology. He was Professor of Mining Geology at The University of Adelaide and has published more than 140 scientific papers & was one of the editors for the five-volume Encyclopedia of Geology. Ian Plimer has won many awards including 1995 Australian Humanist of the Year, the Centenary Medal, the Eureka Prize (twice) and the Michael Daley Prize for science broadcasting. Ian Plimer spent much of his life in Broken Hill where he retains strong links. Ian Plimer has a new book out called Green Murder. In this book he charges the greens with murder; the murder of humans who are kept in eternal poverty without coal-fired electricity; of forests and their wildlife by clear felling for mining, wind turbines and their bushfire policies; of economies producing unemployment and hopelessness; of free speech and freedoms and the intellectual and economic future of young people.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Tony Wakeham became an 'active' Julian Assange Supporter after Julian's incarceration in Her Majesty's Prison Belmarsh, in 2019. He and a small group of other supporters decided to 'gather' on Sydney's Town Hall steps after work EVERY Friday evening until Julian is free. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Ian Plimer is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he was Professor and Head of Earth Sciences, after serving at the University of Newcastle as Professor and Head of Geology. He was Professor of Mining Geology at The University of Adelaide and has published more than 140 scientific papers & was one of the editors for the five-volume Encyclopedia of Geology. Ian Plimer has won many awards including 1995 Australian Humanist of the Year, the Centenary Medal, the Eureka Prize (twice) and the Michael Daley Prize for science broadcasting. Ian Plimer spent much of his life in Broken Hill where he retains strong links. Ian Plimer has a new book out called Green Murder. In this book he charges the greens with murder; the murder of humans who are kept in eternal poverty without coal-fired electricity; of forests and their wildlife by clear felling for mining, wind turbines and their bushfire policies; of economies producing unemployment and hopelessness; of free speech and freedoms and the intellectual and economic future of young people.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Ian Plimer is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he was Professor and Head of Earth Sciences, after serving at the University of Newcastle as Professor and Head of Geology. He was Professor of Mining Geology at The University of Adelaide and has published more than 140 scientific papers & was one of the editors for the five-volume Encyclopedia of Geology. Ian Plimer has won many awards including 1995 Australian Humanist of the Year, the Centenary Medal, the Eureka Prize (twice) and the Michael Daley Prize for science broadcasting. Ian Plimer spent much of his life in Broken Hill where he retains strong links. Ian Plimer has a new book out called Green Murder. In this book he charges the greens with murder; the murder of humans who are kept in eternal poverty without coal-fired electricity; of forests and their wildlife by clear felling for mining, wind turbines and their bushfire policies; of economies producing unemployment and hopelessness; of free speech and freedoms and the intellectual and economic future of young people.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Ian Plimer is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he was Professor and Head of Earth Sciences, after serving at the University of Newcastle as Professor and Head of Geology. He was Professor of Mining Geology at The University of Adelaide and has published more than 140 scientific papers & was one of the editors for the five-volume Encyclopedia of Geology. Ian Plimer has won many awards including 1995 Australian Humanist of the Year, the Centenary Medal, the Eureka Prize (twice) and the Michael Daley Prize for science broadcasting. Ian Plimer spent much of his life in Broken Hill where he retains strong links. Ian Plimer has a new book out called Green Murder. In this book he charges the greens with murder; the murder of humans who are kept in eternal poverty without coal-fired electricity; of forests and their wildlife by clear felling for mining, wind turbines and their bushfire policies; of economies producing unemployment and hopelessness; of free speech and freedoms and the intellectual and economic future of young people.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Ian Plimer is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he was Professor and Head of Earth Sciences, after serving at the University of Newcastle as Professor and Head of Geology. He was Professor of Mining Geology at The University of Adelaide and has published more than 140 scientific papers & was one of the editors for the five-volume Encyclopedia of Geology. Ian Plimer has won many awards including 1995 Australian Humanist of the Year, the Centenary Medal, the Eureka Prize (twice) and the Michael Daley Prize for science broadcasting. Ian Plimer spent much of his life in Broken Hill where he retains strong links. Ian Plimer has a new book out called Green Murder. In this book he charges the greens with murder; the murder of humans who are kept in eternal poverty without coal-fired electricity; of forests and their wildlife by clear felling for mining, wind turbines and their bushfire policies; of economies producing unemployment and hopelessness; of free speech and freedoms and the intellectual and economic future of young people.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Ian Plimer is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he was Professor and Head of Earth Sciences, after serving at the University of Newcastle as Professor and Head of Geology. He was Professor of Mining Geology at The University of Adelaide and has published more than 140 scientific papers & was one of the editors for the five-volume Encyclopedia of Geology. Ian Plimer has won many awards including 1995 Australian Humanist of the Year, the Centenary Medal, the Eureka Prize (twice) and the Michael Daley Prize for science broadcasting. Ian Plimer spent much of his life in Broken Hill where he retains strong links. Ian Plimer has a new book out called Green Murder. In this book he charges the greens with murder; the murder of humans who are kept in eternal poverty without coal-fired electricity; of forests and their wildlife by clear felling for mining, wind turbines and their bushfire policies; of economies producing unemployment and hopelessness; of free speech and freedoms and the intellectual and economic future of young people.

In this episode of Beyond the Green Line, Shonelle Gleeson-Willey talks with Dr Scott Wilson the chief scientist at Earthwatch and the research director of the Australasian Microplastic Assessment Project. He's also a Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Macquarie University and the Research Director of the Australian Microplastic Assessment Project (AUSMAP), a Eureka Prize-winning citizen science initiative that finds microplastic pollution hotspots, sources, and collaborates with stakeholders on practical solutions across Asia Pacific and Europe.  Scott has always wanted to make an impact in the environment and his new role at Earthwatch Institute Australia offered him a broader opportunity, engagement, and impact not only in Australia but globally and that's what drove him.  His current focus is on understanding the causes and impacts of plastics in the environment, while collaborating with stakeholders and the community across the country.Scott address the need of educating and raising public awareness about environmental concerns, as well as the programs offered by Earthwatch to local communities. He also discusses his involvement in a number of projects, including the Climate Watch Program, which is a community-based program aimed at documenting seasonal changes such as plant flowering or the appearance of certain animals at different times of the year, recording it, and getting the community to notice the changes, as well as how changing climate patterns are altering those patterns.Scott also discusses their new Tiny Forest program, which uses a Japanese botanist's approach known as the Miyawaki method to boost biodiversity, as well as his work and involvement in the AUSMAP program of PFS projects and the non-profit organization known as the Total Environment Centre, which includes university partners and local communities.Finally, they highlight the necessity of recognizing environmental repercussions and contaminants, as well as how, by working together, we can all make a difference!https://www.earthwatch.org.au/

GUEST OVERVIEW: Ian Plimer is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he was Professor and Head of Earth Sciences, after serving at the University of Newcastle as Professor and Head of Geology. He was Professor of Mining Geology at The University of Adelaide and has published more than 140 scientific papers & was one of the editors for the five-volume Encyclopaedia of Geology. Ian Plimer has won many awards including 1995 Australian Humanist of the Year, the Centenary Medal, the Eureka Prize (twice) and the Michael Daley Prize for science broadcasting. Ian Plimer spent much of his life in Broken Hill where he retains strong links. Ian Plimer has a new book out called Green Murder. In this book he charges the greens with murder; the murder of humans who are kept in eternal poverty without coal-fired electricity; of forests and their wildlife by clear felling for mining, wind turbines and their bushfire policies; of economies producing unemployment and hopelessness; of free speech and freedoms and the intellectual and economic future of young people.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Ian Plimer is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he was Professor and Head of Earth Sciences, after serving at the University of Newcastle as Professor and Head of Geology. He was Professor of Mining Geology at The University of Adelaide and has published more than 140 scientific papers & was one of the editors for the five-volume Encyclopaedia of Geology. Ian Plimer has won many awards including 1995 Australian Humanist of the Year, the Centenary Medal, the Eureka Prize (twice) and the Michael Daley Prize for science broadcasting. Ian Plimer spent much of his life in Broken Hill where he retains strong links. Ian Plimer has a new book out called Green Murder. In this book he charges the greens with murder; the murder of humans who are kept in eternal poverty without coal-fired electricity; of forests and their wildlife by clear felling for mining, wind turbines and their bushfire policies; of economies producing unemployment and hopelessness; of free speech and freedoms and the intellectual and economic future of young people.

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GUEST OVERVIEW: Professor Ian Plimer is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he was Professor and Head of Earth Sciences, after serving at the University of Newcastle as Professor and Head of Geology. He was Professor of Mining Geology at The University of Adelaide and has published more than 140 scientific papers & was one of the editors for the five-volume Encyclopaedia of Geology. Ian Plimer has won many awards including 1995 Australian Humanist of the Year, the Centenary Medal, the Eureka Prize (twice) and the Michael Daley Prize for science broadcasting. Ian Plimer spent much of his life in Broken Hill where he retains strong links. Ian Plimer has a new book out called Green Murder. In this book he charges the greens with murder; the murder of humans who are kept in eternal poverty without coal-fired electricity; of forests and their wildlife by clear felling for mining, wind turbines and their bushfire policies; of economies producing unemployment and hopelessness; of free speech and freedoms and the intellectual and economic future of young people.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Professor Ian Plimer is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he was Professor and Head of Earth Sciences, after serving at the University of Newcastle as Professor and Head of Geology. He was Professor of Mining Geology at The University of Adelaide and has published more than 140 scientific papers & was one of the editors for the five-volume Encyclopaedia of Geology. Ian Plimer has won many awards including 1995 Australian Humanist of the Year, the Centenary Medal, the Eureka Prize (twice) and the Michael Daley Prize for science broadcasting. Ian Plimer spent much of his life in Broken Hill where he retains strong links. Ian Plimer has a new book out called Green Murder. In this book he charges the greens with murder; the murder of humans who are kept in eternal poverty without coal-fired electricity; of forests and their wildlife by clear felling for mining, wind turbines and their bushfire policies; of economies producing unemployment and hopelessness; of free speech and freedoms and the intellectual and economic future of young people.

In today's episode we continue our investigative series into the actual science behind the Earth's ever changing climate, continue to provide clear evidence to counter the bogus mainstream narrative, and examine the threat that renewable and unreliable energy sources pose to Western nations. Joining us today is Professor Ian Plimer, Australia's best-known and most loved geologist. [Professor Plimer is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he was Professor and Head of Earth Sciences (1991-2005) after serving at the University of Newcastle (1985-1991) as Professor and Head of Geology. He was also Professor of Mining Geology at The University of Adelaide (2006-2012).] Prof Plimer has published more than 120 scientific papers on geology and was one of three of editors for the five-volume Encyclopedia of Geology. With his most recent publication of the book “Green Murder” he has now published eleven books written for the general public. He frequently publishes newspaper and magazine opinion pieces as well as academic book chapters. His latest book has been a labour of love and hate unfunded by third parties. It is important to note that he has never been funded or employed by the fossil fuel or uranium industries. The recipient of numerous awards and multiple accolades Professor Plimer has been an outspoken critic of both creationism and the supposed scientific consensus on anthropogenic climate change. He won the Leopold von Buch Plakette (German Geological Society), the Clarke Medal (Royal Society of NSW), the Sir Willis Connolly Medal (Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy). He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and an Honorary Fellow of the Geological Society of London. In 1995, he was Australian Humanist of the Year and later was awarded the Centenary Medal. He was Managing Editor of Mineralium Deposita, president of the SGA, president of IAGOD, president of the Australian Geoscience Council and sat on the Earth Sciences Committee of the Australian Research Council for many years. He won the Eureka Prize for the promotion of science, the Eureka Prize for A Short History of Planet Earth and the Michael Daley Prize (now a Eureka Prize) for science broadcasting. He was an advisor to governments and corporations and was a regular broadcaster. It is also important to note that Professor Plimer spent much of his life in the rough and tumble of the zinc-lead-silver mining town of Broken Hill where an interdisciplinary scientific knowledge base intertwined with a healthy dose of scepticism and pragmatism are necessary for survival. He worked for North Broken Hill Ltd, was a consultant to many major mining companies and has been a director of numerous exploration public companies listed in London, Toronto and Sydney. In his post-university career he is proudly a director of a number various unlisted private Hancock Prospecting companies. To learn more about Dr. Plimer, or to purchase his latest book "Green Murder" please visit: https://www.greenmurder.com/

Dr Dana Bergstrom, winner of the National 2021 Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science, talks about Aliens in the Antarctic plus plus ecosystem collapse from Antarctica to the Australian tropics. How can we best respond? Pic: Dr Dana Bergstrom © Photographer/Australian Antarctic Division

On today's show: Kids win a battle to recycle at school, bird-watching Aussies flock to their backyards, deaf dancers wow crowds, superstar scientists win awards, and archaeologists dig up an ancient toilet. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What powers the Kangaroo Inn Area School fish farm? 2. How many minutes do you spend counting for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count? 3. What does the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group do at the end of a show? 4. What name was shared by the kids who won a Eureka Prize? 5. How old is the ancient toilet dug up in Israel? TRICKY BONUS QUESTION: What Eureka Prize category did Doctor Nij win? ANSWERS: 1. Sun 2. 20 3. Put a spear in the ground 4. Scarlett 5. More than 2,700 years old TRICKY BONUS ANSWER: Promoting understanding of science

On today's show: Kids win a battle to recycle at school, bird-watching Aussies flock to their backyards, deaf dancers wow crowds, superstar scientists win awards, and archaeologists dig up an ancient toilet. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. What powers the Kangaroo Inn Area School fish farm? 2. How many minutes do you spend counting for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count? 3. What does the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group do at the end of a show? 4. What name was shared by the kids who won a Eureka Prize? 5. How old is the ancient toilet dug up in Israel? TRICKY BONUS QUESTION: What Eureka Prize category did Doctor Nij win? ANSWERS: 1. Sun 2. 20 3. Put a spear in the ground 4. Scarlett 5. More than 2,700 years old TRICKY BONUS ANSWER: Promoting understanding of science

Today, Australian Museum's Eureka Prize nominee Corey Tutt shares why we need science literacy in our communities.

Hi friends! This episode is a highly anticipated one featuring the originators of the Protein Leverage Hypothesis and concept, Dr. David Raubenheimer and Dr. Stephen Simpson! Their work has been more recently popularized by Dr. Ted Naiman regarding protein leverage and his Protein : Energy Ratio concept. He has been a champion of their research and I am so thankful to him for introducing us all to their astounding work!  DAVID RAUBENHEIMER PhD, is the Leonard P. Ullman Professor of Nutritional Ecology in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, and Nutrition Theme Leader in the Charles Perkins Centre, at the University of Sydney. He lectures extensively at universities and conferences around the world. He co-wrote The Nature of Nutrition: A Unifying Framework from Animal Adaptation to Human Obesity with Stephen J. Simpson. He lives in Sydney, Australia. STEPHEN J. SIMPSON, PhD, is Academic Director of the Charles Perkins Centre and Professor in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney. He is the recipient of the Royal Entomological Society's Wigglesworth Medal, The Eureka Prize, a Fellow of the Royal Society of London and a Companion of the Order of Australia. He has also been prominent in the media and television both in the UK and Australia, having appeared on National Geographic, Animal Planet and History Channels in the UK and also as the presenter of a four-part documentary series for ABC TV, Great Southern Land. He lives in Sydney, Australia. Check out the book Eat Like the Animals Check out their book The Nature of Nutrition Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Try the Higher Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com Special thank you to Fast Keto sponsors: BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough:www.magbreakthrough.com/fastketo10 or use the code "FASTKETO" to save 10% on your order! You have a 365 day money back guarantee if you are not 100% satisfied! Try it for yourself at www.magbreakthrough.com/fastketo10 or use the code "FASTKETO" to save 10% on your order! - Butcher Box! Right now, new members one pack of FREE bacon in every box for the life of your membership when you sign up at butcherbox.com/fastketo. That's one pack of FREE bacon in EVERY box for the life of your subscription when you go to ButcherBox.com/fastketo - Prior to beginning a ketogenic diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a ketogenic diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a ketogenic diet[, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A ketogenic diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet]. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Vanessa's dedication has been recognised with an Order of Australia Certificate of Commendation for Service to the Community (2009), Australian Defence Force Leadership and Teamwork Award (2009), and Rotary Pride of Workmanship Award Excellence in Leadership and Passion for Learning (2013). She has ten years of experience in both government and NGO sectors (2008-present). Qualified with a Certificate of Engagement from the International Association of Public Participation (2015), she also has a Bachelor of Political, Economic, and Social Sciences from the University of Sydney (BPESS 2020). Locally in government, for five years, Vanessa served as an elected Councillor (policymaker) with Warringah Council (2012-2017). This role involved chairing the Environmental ECOS Strategic Reference Group (SRG). The SRG covered environmental issues for four lagoons, nine beaches, and 1700ha of bushland. In this role, Vanessa gained experience in policy for sea-level rise in the Collaroy Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) and capital works for Narrabeen Lagoon Trail. From this, she developed a passion for the environment. The role also involved extensive experience in public speaking, such as being a speaker and MC at Australia Day and community events. Abroad, Vanessa represented Australia at the precursor to the environmental G8 Summit on Climate Change in Hokkaido, Japan (2008), participated in the UNICEF Roundtable on Human Rights in the Asia Pacific (2007), worked in Poland teaching English (2010-2011), and saw Seven Women's work for women with disabilities in Nepal (June 2014). She has a passion for community service. In addition, she also has ten years of experience volunteering with the environmental charity - OzGreen Australia (2009-present) and is now an elected Board Member (2018-present). She gained experience in the event management and facilitation of an annual Environmental Education program for Sydney - Youth Leading the World (2009-present). The organisation has been recognised with a Eureka Prize, Banksia Award, and UN Media Peace Awards. Vanessa currently works in compliance for reducing the carbon emissions of companies and homes across NSW with the National Carbon Bank of Australia (2020-present). She works under the NSW Energy Saving Scheme (ESS) and specialises in Home Energy Efficiency Retrofits (HEERs). Join us for an empowering conversation on making our world a better place through taking local action.

Learn more about the podcast at: www.treespeechpodcast.com, and IG: treespeechpodcast We are grateful to have spoken with Karen Hampton during our premiere episode. Hampton is an internationally recognized conceptual fiber artist, addressing issues of colorism and kinship. Hampton's art practice is the synthesis of memory, history, time and cloth. A student of cultural relationships, seeks to break through stereotypes and address issues related to being a Black woman. Using her training in the fiber arts and anthropology, she brings together the roles of the weaver, the dyer, the painter, the embroiderer, and the storyteller. Karen Hampton's artwork is held in the collections of the Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, and the Honolulu Museum of Art, Honolulu, Hawaii and she received the coveted Eureka Prize from the Fleishhacker Foundation in 2008. Hampton is an Assistant Professor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA. You can learn more about her at https://www.kdhampton.com/ Tree Speech's host, Dori Robinson, is a director, playwright, dramaturg, and educator who seeks and develops projects that explore social consciousness, personal heritage, and the difference one individual can have on their community. Some of her great loves include teaching, the Oxford comma, intersectional feminism, and traveling. With a Masters degree from NYU's Educational Theatre program, she continues to share her love of Shakespeare, new play development, political theatre, and gender in performance. Directing credits include: Silent Sky (Elliot Norton Winner for Best Production – Fringe, Flat Earth Theatre), A Bright Room Called Day, Julius Caesar (co-director), The Merchant of Venice, Die Kleinen (Parts 1 & 2), The Lion in Winter, Extremities, Flight, Pippin, James and the Giant Peach, and Peter and the Starcatcher. Dori's original plays have been produced in New York, Chicago, and Boston, including: The Great Harvest, The Principal Stream, Name of a Woman, Six Wings to One, and most recently The Elm Tree with Alight Theater Guild. More information at https://www.dorirobinson.com The Black Walnut Tree, by Mary Oliver My mother and I debate: we could sell the black walnut tree to the lumberman, and pay off the mortgage. Likely some storm anyway will churn down its dark boughs, smashing the house. We talk slowly, two women trying in a difficult time to be wise. Roots in the cellar drains, I say, and she replies that the leaves are getting heavier every year, and the fruit harder to gather away. But something brighter than money moves in our blood–an edge sharp and quick as a trowel that wants us to dig and sow. So we talk, but we don't do anything. That night I dream of my fathers out of Bohemia filling the blue fields of fresh and generous Ohio with leaves and vines and orchards. What my mother and I both know is that we'd crawl with shame in the emptiness we'd made in our own and our fathers' backyard. So the black walnut tree swings through another year of sun and leaping winds, of leaves and bounding fruit, and, month after month, the whip- crack of the mortgage. This week's episode was recorded in Massachusetts on the native lands of the Wabanaki Confederacy, Pennacook, Massa-adchu-es-et (Massachusett), and Pawtucket people, and was produced by Jonathan Zautner and Alight Theater Guild, a 501(c)(3) created to advance compelling theatrical endeavors that showcase the diversity of our ever-changing world in order to build strong artists whose work creates empathy, challenges the status quo and unites communities. Alighttheater.org. Logo design by Mill Riot. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/treespeech/message

As environmental emergencies go, the explosion of plastic waste is right up there. With global plastic production exceeding 300 million tonnes each year, the world has generally looked at it as an unsightly menace to be removed, but Professor Thomas Maschmeyer has gone beyond that idea. His work challenges our perceptions of waste, by turning plastic into an asset that people actively seek out to recycle because it can make them money. What he created might just clean up the planet and lift people out of poverty. Professor Thomas Maschmeyer speaks to Dr Thushara Dibley about his ground-breaking work developing catalytic technology that can recycle any kind of plastic and turn it into a valuable resource, and how he is helping Timor-Leste become the world's first plastics-neutral country. Professor Thomas Maschmeyer is Founding and Executive Chairman of Gelion Technologies (2015), Co-Founder of Licella Holdings (2007) and inventor of its Cat-HTRTM technology. He is also the Principle Technology Consultant for Cat-HTR licensee's Mura Technologies and RenewELP. In 2001 he was one of the founding Professors of Avantium, a Dutch High-tech company. Most recently he was awarded Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation (2020) – Australia's top prize in the field. He concurrently holds the position of Professor of Chemistry at the University of Sydney, where he established and leads the Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis for Sustainability and served as Founding Director of the $150m University of Sydney Nano Institute (2015–2018). In 2011 he was elected youngest Foreign Member of the Academia Europea as well as Fellow of the Australian Academy of Sciences, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) and, in 2014, of the Royal Society of NSW. In 2019 he received an Honorary Doctorate from the Universities of Ca'Foscari Venice and Trieste in recognition of his scientific and societal contributions in chemistry. He has authored 330+ publications, been cited 13,000+ times, including 24 patents. He serves on the editorial/advisory boards of ten international journals and received many awards, including the Le Févre Prize of the Australian Academy of Sciences (2007), the RACI Applied Research Award (2011), the RACI Weickhardt Medal for Economic Contributions (2012), the RACI R. K. Murphy Medal for Industrial Chemistry (2018) the Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science (2018), the Federation of Asian Chemical Societies' Contribution to Economic Development Award (2019). For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre's website here.

As environmental emergencies go, the explosion of plastic waste is right up there. With global plastic production exceeding 300 million tonnes each year, the world has generally looked at it as an unsightly menace to be removed, but Professor Thomas Maschmeyer has gone beyond that idea. His work challenges our perceptions of waste, by turning plastic into an asset that people actively seek out to recycle because it can make them money. What he created might just clean up the planet and lift people out of poverty. Professor Thomas Maschmeyer speaks to Dr Thushara Dibley about his ground-breaking work developing catalytic technology that can recycle any kind of plastic and turn it into a valuable resource, and how he is helping Timor-Leste become the world's first plastics-neutral country. Professor Thomas Maschmeyer is Founding and Executive Chairman of Gelion Technologies (2015), Co-Founder of Licella Holdings (2007) and inventor of its Cat-HTRTM technology. He is also the Principle Technology Consultant for Cat-HTR licensee’s Mura Technologies and RenewELP. In 2001 he was one of the founding Professors of Avantium, a Dutch High-tech company. Most recently he was awarded Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation (2020) – Australia’s top prize in the field. He concurrently holds the position of Professor of Chemistry at the University of Sydney, where he established and leads the Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis for Sustainability and served as Founding Director of the $150m University of Sydney Nano Institute (2015–2018). In 2011 he was elected youngest Foreign Member of the Academia Europea as well as Fellow of the Australian Academy of Sciences, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) and, in 2014, of the Royal Society of NSW. In 2019 he received an Honorary Doctorate from the Universities of Ca’Foscari Venice and Trieste in recognition of his scientific and societal contributions in chemistry. He has authored 330+ publications, been cited 13,000+ times, including 24 patents. He serves on the editorial/advisory boards of ten international journals and received many awards, including the Le Févre Prize of the Australian Academy of Sciences (2007), the RACI Applied Research Award (2011), the RACI Weickhardt Medal for Economic Contributions (2012), the RACI R. K. Murphy Medal for Industrial Chemistry (2018) the Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science (2018), the Federation of Asian Chemical Societies’ Contribution to Economic Development Award (2019). For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre’s website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As environmental emergencies go, the explosion of plastic waste is right up there. With global plastic production exceeding 300 million tonnes each year, the world has generally looked at it as an unsightly menace to be removed, but Professor Thomas Maschmeyer has gone beyond that idea. His work challenges our perceptions of waste, by turning plastic into an asset that people actively seek out to recycle because it can make them money. What he created might just clean up the planet and lift people out of poverty. Professor Thomas Maschmeyer speaks to Dr Thushara Dibley about his ground-breaking work developing catalytic technology that can recycle any kind of plastic and turn it into a valuable resource, and how he is helping Timor-Leste become the world's first plastics-neutral country. Professor Thomas Maschmeyer is Founding and Executive Chairman of Gelion Technologies (2015), Co-Founder of Licella Holdings (2007) and inventor of its Cat-HTRTM technology. He is also the Principle Technology Consultant for Cat-HTR licensee’s Mura Technologies and RenewELP. In 2001 he was one of the founding Professors of Avantium, a Dutch High-tech company. Most recently he was awarded Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation (2020) – Australia’s top prize in the field. He concurrently holds the position of Professor of Chemistry at the University of Sydney, where he established and leads the Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis for Sustainability and served as Founding Director of the $150m University of Sydney Nano Institute (2015–2018). In 2011 he was elected youngest Foreign Member of the Academia Europea as well as Fellow of the Australian Academy of Sciences, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) and, in 2014, of the Royal Society of NSW. In 2019 he received an Honorary Doctorate from the Universities of Ca’Foscari Venice and Trieste in recognition of his scientific and societal contributions in chemistry. He has authored 330+ publications, been cited 13,000+ times, including 24 patents. He serves on the editorial/advisory boards of ten international journals and received many awards, including the Le Févre Prize of the Australian Academy of Sciences (2007), the RACI Applied Research Award (2011), the RACI Weickhardt Medal for Economic Contributions (2012), the RACI R. K. Murphy Medal for Industrial Chemistry (2018) the Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science (2018), the Federation of Asian Chemical Societies’ Contribution to Economic Development Award (2019). For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre’s website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As environmental emergencies go, the explosion of plastic waste is right up there. With global plastic production exceeding 300 million tonnes each year, the world has generally looked at it as an unsightly menace to be removed, but Professor Thomas Maschmeyer has gone beyond that idea. His work challenges our perceptions of waste, by turning plastic into an asset that people actively seek out to recycle because it can make them money. What he created might just clean up the planet and lift people out of poverty. Professor Thomas Maschmeyer speaks to Dr Thushara Dibley about his ground-breaking work developing catalytic technology that can recycle any kind of plastic and turn it into a valuable resource, and how he is helping Timor-Leste become the world's first plastics-neutral country. Professor Thomas Maschmeyer is Founding and Executive Chairman of Gelion Technologies (2015), Co-Founder of Licella Holdings (2007) and inventor of its Cat-HTRTM technology. He is also the Principle Technology Consultant for Cat-HTR licensee’s Mura Technologies and RenewELP. In 2001 he was one of the founding Professors of Avantium, a Dutch High-tech company. Most recently he was awarded Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation (2020) – Australia’s top prize in the field. He concurrently holds the position of Professor of Chemistry at the University of Sydney, where he established and leads the Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis for Sustainability and served as Founding Director of the $150m University of Sydney Nano Institute (2015–2018). In 2011 he was elected youngest Foreign Member of the Academia Europea as well as Fellow of the Australian Academy of Sciences, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) and, in 2014, of the Royal Society of NSW. In 2019 he received an Honorary Doctorate from the Universities of Ca’Foscari Venice and Trieste in recognition of his scientific and societal contributions in chemistry. He has authored 330+ publications, been cited 13,000+ times, including 24 patents. He serves on the editorial/advisory boards of ten international journals and received many awards, including the Le Févre Prize of the Australian Academy of Sciences (2007), the RACI Applied Research Award (2011), the RACI Weickhardt Medal for Economic Contributions (2012), the RACI R. K. Murphy Medal for Industrial Chemistry (2018) the Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science (2018), the Federation of Asian Chemical Societies’ Contribution to Economic Development Award (2019). For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre’s website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Emerging Leader in Science award went to Associate Professor Asha Bowen, who is Head of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases at the Telethon Kids institute.

Ira Pastor, ideaXme life sciences ambassador, interviews Dr. Linfa Wang, director of the Program in Emerging Infectious Diseases at the collaborative Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School in Singapore. Ira Pastor Comments: As we sit here in 2020 in the middle of the COVID-19 global pandemic, we're hearing terms like "zoonotic disease," "viral spillover," "intermediate species,"as well as quite a bit of references to bats, the potential natural reservoir of COVID-19 virus. As such, a leading global thought leader at the epicenter of these domains has taken the time out of his busy schedule to join us for our episode today. Dr. Linfa Wang: Dr. Linfa Wang, PhD, is the director of the Program in Emerging Infectious Diseases at the collaborative Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School, in Singapore. Dr. Wang obtained his PhD at the University of California, Davis and conducted his early research at the Monash Centre for Molecular Biology and Medicine In Australia. In 1990, he joined the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL), where he played a leading role in identifying bats as the natural host of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus. His research then extended from bat-borne viruses to better understanding of virus-bat interactions, and he led an international team carrying out comparative genomic analysis of bat species. They discovered an important link between adaptation to flight and bats' ability to counter DNA damage as a result of fast metabolism and to co-exist with a large number of viruses without developing clinical diseases. Dr. Wang's work has been recognized internationally through various international awards, numerous invited speeches at major international conferences and many top scientific publications, including Science, Nature, Nature Reviews in Microbiology, Lancet Infectious Diseases and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), along with five patents and many invited book chapters. Dr. Wang holds a number of honorary positions and memberships and has received numerous awards such as the 2014 Eureka Prize for Research in Infectious Diseases. In 2010, Wang was elected as a fellow of Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering in recognition of his expertise in new and emerging diseases. Dr. Wang is also active internationally by serving on various editorial boards for publication in the areas of virology, microbiology and infectious diseases. He is currently the editor-in-chief of the Virology Journal. On this episode we will hear from Dr. Wang about: His background; how he developed an interest in science, emerging infectious diseases, and his focus on bats. An overview of zoonosis and zoonotic diseases with a focus on bats. Why bats carry so many pathogens and why many of the viruses transmitted by bats are highly lethal. His investigation into some of bats' unique characteristics, such as resistance to viral diseases and longevity of life, and what this can teach us about improving human health. About his leading the development of a vaccine for horses to prevent transmission of the bat-borne Hendra virus to horses. His interest in the work of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), a new multi-sector consortium that aims to finance and coordinate the development of "public good vaccines." His future visions and work as it pertains to COVID-19. Credits: Ira Pastor interview video, text, and audio. Follow Ira Pastor on Twitter:@IraSamuelPastor If you liked this interview, be sure to check out our interview on Zoonotic viruses with the founder of EveryPig! Follow ideaXme on Twitter:@ideaxm On Instagram:@ideaxme Find ideaXme across the internet including oniTunes,SoundCloud,Radio Public,TuneIn Radio,I Heart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. ideaXme is a global podcast, creator series and mentor programme. Our mission: Move the human story forward!™ ideaXme Ltd.

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFearMAILING LIST: www.arationalfear.com The pod must go on — from our separate homes we keep cup and carry on — on the show this week we bring you the best and brightest brains on COVID19 including Eureka Prize winner Dr. Darren Saunders, comedian Rosie Piper, Dj Dylabolical, hosts Dan Ilic and Lewis Hobba and comedian Bec Melrose drops in to do 5min from her cancelled Melbourne Comedy Festival Show. (00:00) Preamble.(01:40) Start.(02:50) Introductions.(04:27) Sponsor: Visit the 90's.(06:22) The 3rd week of Coronarama.(12:28) Dr. Darren Saunders gives some COVID19 answers.(26:40) Alan Jones on the Coronavirus(29:10) Bec Melrose does 5min of her cancelled MICF show.(35:50) Wrap up(36:47) News Fighters Dan Ilic 0:00Well, before we start, the building committee festival has been cancelled. Lewis actually predicted this the day before they actually cancelled it on our last week's show. I've actually got a clip of you Lewis predicting this. Here it is. Now before we start letting people know that our Melbourne Comedy Festival show Tickets are on sale at this stage. The Melbourne Comedy Festival is still going. Yeah, I mean, what is it? It's currently Thursday evening, I would say we have 12 hours left for you to purchase tickets, feel good about them and then feel the need to return them when the coroner predicted predicted Louis hell but what do you think about that? I mean, obviously, I'm a genius. I see everything. It's palpable tonight. It's Thursday again $60 million. It's gonna be number 37. Touch all your money. I'm 37. Now if you if you get a refund, I should let you know. become one of our subscribers on Patreon. For as little as five bucks a month you can support a rational fear to bring you podcasts and videos. This week. We actually double Our Patreon subscriber limit term to 11. And a big shout out to someone named Margot haba. 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And as someone who is pretty good for the apocalypse and as someone who has to live with the uncertainty every day in the cutthroat, chaotic world of US public broadcasting, it's Lewis. Hello. Hello, Dan. Yes, a joy to be here. Not broadcasting. I can't hear anything. It's actually can I say, my my Cynthia virus here and everyone's been working from home. This current setup of a million people speaking from different places, has become the norm. And I feel like I'm just back in high school watching my substitute teacher struggle with the DVD player again. And on the pots and pans, it's DJ diabolical Unknown Speaker 3:59now Now I've always stood up the back end being the silent DJ and the whole by Paul Shaffer and I took a global pandemic to get me on the mic. You will probably regret it. Thank you, Dan. Dan Ilic 4:09A little later on the show broadcast. Alan Jones shares his view on Corona virus comedian Beck Melrose will be popping by two to five minutes after cancelled Melbourne Comedy Festival show and della balika will deliver us fresh new news fighters. But first, we couldn't do this show without our sponsors. Here's our first sponsor for tonight. Hi, Unknown Speaker 4:29I'm unindicted war criminal and foppish former Prime Minister Tony Blair. And I mean, look, these are uncertain times, right? Like 2020 his brothers coronavirus, the climate crisis and married at first sight. And since international travel has been banned, I'm inviting you to take a break and book a journey to somewhere when nothing interesting happens. The 90s I mean, look, you could learn to surf the web with Morgan Freeman. Unknown Speaker 4:55Click on Netscape Navigator Unknown Speaker 4:56and type in www dot But you thought out the vista.com Unknown Speaker 5:02then search for the answer to anything you want. Like why can Kevin Costner do Unknown Speaker 5:06an English accent? Or go on a tour of the White House with my good colleague, Bill Clinton. And in this drawer is where I put all the things I want to disappear, lock cigars use tissues and genocide in Rwanda. I've never even heard of that place. Sir. Mr. Epstein's on the phone. Oh, Unknown Speaker 5:25excuse me, Unknown Speaker 5:26Jeffrey. Hi. Of course, Saturday's great for me. Or you could even visit the set of a television commercial with Donald Trump. I don't even drink vodka. They want me to sell it because I can sell it. Vodka. It's Unknown Speaker 5:42fantastic. Believe me, but Oh, hang on a second. Hello. Hello Jeffrey. Jeffrey Epstein. My friend is a billionaire just like me. It's what we have in common. Saturday. I'll be there of course. Unknown Speaker 5:57So look, book a ticket to of the 90s when the war on terror was just sparkle in my eye. What has it hasn't finished yet? This month? Oh, good, who? Actually Don't tell me I'll watch it on DVR. So pimp your right to the 90s. Right? a time where if you wanted to enjoy an apocalypse, you have to go to the cinema. How about good deeds? Unknown Speaker 6:22Thank you. Dan Ilic 6:23This is irrational fear we're into the third week of coronavirus on last week on inside is paid event ensel and tweeted that when tweeted when the CMO into the studio he offered to shake everyone's hand. Later that afternoon the Prime Minister suggested that everyone stop shaking hands which gave us a huge release to everyone who is forced to meet the prime minister and Kobe did a monologue this week from his bath. The NBC today show as Al Roker the weatherman did the weather from his kitchen TV shows are doing shows with that audiences which is nothing new. We did we did it tonight lay all the time the difference is popular shows are seeing their audiences to stay at home and people in the middle Panic buying weed. So my friends, how is the apocalypse treating you so far? Unknown Speaker 7:05I think Unknown Speaker 7:07people would probably expect it to be worse than it is. Right. But I've been doing some thinking. Because a lot of people think that like comedy is in like a bit of crisis at the moment, right? Like the comedy festivals being cancelled and everything. And that's obviously, you know, a bad thing. But I think like, it's actually going to, sort of, in at least when like, everything kind of blows over in the end, it's actually going to set the comedy community out quite well. And I like I've been talking to a lot of comedians and whatnot. I've just got like a sort of like a list of things he that I'd like love to go through. Sort of like, tell everyone, what, what sort of good, good stuff we've got to look forward to right. So like, at least while we're all like self isolating, socially distancing and whatnot right now. There's a Everybody is being pushed to like the podcasting world, right? Dan Ilic 8:04Unfortunately, yeah, this is how we do it. We were unfortunately having to make a podcast over Google Hangouts. It's very shoddy. Unknown Speaker 8:11Yeah. Well, I think there's gonna be a lot more of that right and like obviously like, that's a great thing because all we want is a lot more straight white men telling us which movies we need to watch right? So I've talked to like a few people who have got some like podcasts in the in the works and I just want to go through some of them right now. So I've heard there's there's one coming up was called Mighty Morphin Power recap, right? Which is a it's two middle aged white men just sort of watching Mighty Morphin Power Rangers episode by episode and going through that and I can only imagine that that is going to be some truly interesting content. Another one that is come through my my friends podcast, you should go to the fuck are you looking at again, middle aged males Come on there and discuss all the best fights that they've gotten into over their, over their lifetime. So that's a pretty good one is there's also one called, we'll just tell you a mother, we ate it all, which is essentially it's two white males and a trans woman who watched sort of that American Pie style teen sex comedies every week and discuss those and I know you're thinking that doesn't sound like it has any legs at all. It couldn't even have 100 episodes. It didn't celebrate that today. Please listen, please listen. Dan Ilic 9:30Is this is this your podcast? Right? Unknown Speaker 9:33Oh, no, it's certainly not mine. No, I don't know he's talking about I don't have any involvement in that podcast at all. Please listen. We really need it. Please listen, Unknown Speaker 9:41this there's certainly going to be a lot of time for binge watching. So I see those podcasts going well, I'm just not sure about the restaurant review and travel podcasts how they're gonna car living, Unknown Speaker 9:51may not suddenly gonna suffer. Yeah. Unknown Speaker 9:56I think what it's gonna come down to is a lot of kind of reminiscing style. ones another one that I've heard of, sort of in the vein of in the vein of guys we fuck these chicks we've routed so I'm sure there'll be quite a lot of tasteful material covered in in that podcast yeah or Unknown Speaker 10:12remember what toilet paper was or what was food Unknown Speaker 10:17Yeah, that was that was actually quite a good thing I haven't posted I wait I wait I might move out today and left behind or who gives a crap toilet paper so we are set Dan Ilic 10:26oh my god that is my leaving behind gold. Unknown Speaker 10:29Yeah, I was surprised except Dan Ilic 10:31you can watch your mom with it. Unknown Speaker 10:34You can watch it on with gold if you try hard enough. Unknown Speaker 10:36Yeah, probably get to that point. Dan Ilic 10:38I think it's a it's a rough endorsement if someone facing a period of potential quarantine with housemates is moving out right now. Like I don't want to spend two weeks with you specifically. Thanks not even two weeks. It's like It's like people would really have to be bunkering down for if month so I pick people that are saying the next five months are going to be awful in this house if I don't move. It's gonna be a real test, particularly if you live in a share house. I think a lot of people are talking about the the rate of babies going up in nine months after this, but I think people are gonna start talking about the rate of divorces going out. Unknown Speaker 11:20Statistically divorces have gone up in China because of the all the all the isolation. Well, really well. Yeah. Yeah. No, it's it's already in this in the stats. Unknown Speaker 11:30Yeah, that's the biggest problem actually. Yeah. Well, Darren, what's your Unknown Speaker 11:34best shot his biggest problem? Dan Ilic 11:36Darren, what are you saying? What are you predicting will happen in five months time? Unknown Speaker 11:40Ah, look, I think I just want to point out that I think I was way ahead of the curve. I'm shutting down my lab because unless you're building covert test kits or vaccines, everyone's shutting down their lab. So that turned out to be quite prescient, actually. I'm just yeah, I'm, it's where are we gonna be in five months time? Well, I think the world's gonna look really different. I hate to be really heavy about that, but I think actually, you know, to put a positive slant on it, I reckon we're gonna come out the other side of much better society and a much better community. I think we're getting a really good reminder of what's actually important in life. And I think that's a good that's a good thing to hang on to. As we go into as we go into pastor it's definitely a good thing to hang on to. I've been eating I've been eating types of pasta and rice I never even knew existed this week. Unknown Speaker 12:23First time in about five years. Dan Ilic 12:27Darren, it's great to have you on the podcast because we're not experts at all. But you know, you are an expert. You are a doctor now a professor. So can you tell us I'm sure people were turning to you for all kinds of scientific advice because your head is often on the television. Often your voices often on the radio as a as a communicator of science. What are the kinds of questions I thought maybe I could ask you to collect a bunch of questions that people have been asking you and maybe you could quiz us tonight on the answers and so we'll we'll try and provide With the answers, and then you can tell us whether we're right or wrong. Dr. Darren Saunder 13:02Oh, this is perfect. I've got more questions than I can answer so I can feed these back to people this will be excellent. I reckon the good ones will lead off with is what? What's the effect of what bushfire smoke we all breathe in for months and months and months on what's going to happen? We've covered infection. Dan Ilic 13:20Your lungs will taste like smoked salmon. Unknown Speaker 13:26Fewer koalas are alive to die. Unknown Speaker 13:30That's a positive shadow that koalas can get covered up? That's a good question. Unknown Speaker 13:33Let's find out why I gave I gave them chlamydia. Rose Piper 13:39I think in effect it will have is because we were all told that we were breathing, whatever it was, like 37 dots a day or something like that. But now the economic downturn is probably going to cause some people to stop smoking. So it was like kind of getting your fixing before you before you quit, you know? Unknown Speaker 13:57Yeah, yeah, it's not not a bad way to look at it. Dan Ilic 14:00actually did buy a facemask during the bush fires that turned out to be quite handy in the long run Unknown Speaker 14:06ahead of the curve again, Unknown Speaker 14:07yeah, you're like Nostradamus Dan Ilic 14:13Listen to me more. But what what do you think Dan? What do you think the the ramifications of breathing in that bushfires mega? Unknown Speaker 14:21The actual answer is we probably don't know the guests or the hypothesis would be that we're probably a little bit more susceptible to infection all that smoke has been damaging our lungs the whole time we bring breathing it in and it's probably making us a little bit more susceptible to the infection as for having fictional play out in people had to say so it's not a good news story. That one. Dan Ilic 14:41There was such a weird point in kind of time where the smoke you couldn't really avoid it anywhere like you like with the corona virus. I feel like you can probably do if you don't have it, you can probably do your best to not have it for a long time. But the smoke was just so unavoidable because you couldn't really escape to any place that didn't have it. Unknown Speaker 15:01Yeah at one point I was sharing it the water tank where I was staying actually got permeated with smoke. It was like sharing scotch. It was not pleasant. Unknown Speaker 15:10Yeah, it sounds pretty good. It's not you Dan Ilic 15:14could you could you could sell that at a Gwyneth Paltrow resort. Out showering genuine Australian bush is a $300 so I'm just gonna make a note of that. That's actually pretty good. What's your next question? Derek? All right, next question was Unknown Speaker 15:32what is going to happen to everyone that's swimming and can we swimming pools? Can we swim in the ocean and avoid covert Dan Ilic 15:39thought calls? Were a no no rush think the ocean should be fine, right? Unknown Speaker 15:43I hope the ocean is fine. Dan Ilic 15:45That's my thought to my thought is that the ocean is antibacterial. Every Unknown Speaker 15:53interesting one isn't the ocean. Nobody knows the ocean. The sunlight kills a lot of germs. But if probably want to kill the viruses. But Dan Ilic 16:03before you go on are the answers to all your question is nobody knows. There's a lot of Unknown Speaker 16:11things that we're all getting it right. Dan Ilic 16:13It's good. All right, great. What's the next question? Unknown Speaker 16:17When are we gonna have a vaccine? Dan Ilic 16:20I got this one. I got this one. I got this one. Nobody knows. Unknown Speaker 16:25Louis, what do you think? Unknown Speaker 16:26I would have said, Yeah, nobody knows. Dan is one of the few things we do we actually don't know. Unknown Speaker 16:34I'm gonna I'm gonna get confident and Unknown Speaker 16:36get on the front foot and say within a month. Unknown Speaker 16:38Damn. Oh, that's a big goal. Wow. Unknown Speaker 16:42I was actually hoping that Louis would say that because then it would happen. Oh, that's not Unknown Speaker 16:49to say that I'm afraid. Unknown Speaker 16:53So this one I picked deliberately because I can't actually answer this one. This is ah, Unknown Speaker 16:58so I don't know if you saw Yes, I think it was yes. Today Unknown Speaker 17:00the very first human guinea pigs patients got the first test doses of one of the new vaccines. So Unknown Speaker 17:07where were they? Where can we get it from? Unknown Speaker 17:10Woollies? I think I think Trump's bought it already. Probably. That's what Unknown Speaker 17:13he tried to he tried to buy one of the German companies. Dan Ilic 17:16So where were they doing where who got Unknown Speaker 17:18the first vaccine? Why don't we find out? I believe they were in Europe. I could be wrong. I don't remember precisely. We've got a we got a vaccine in development in Australia that's been in animals now. So it's almost ready to test in humans. And then the trick is making enough for hundreds of millions of people that that will take a few months at least. Dan Ilic 17:36Right. Is that when you're gonna start your lab again, that's the that's the plan. Unknown Speaker 17:40We're just gearing up for that. Now. Dan Ilic 17:42Do you have another question for us about 19? just mash misconceptions. Unknown Speaker 17:46Oh, look, here's the one. Here's the question of the day or the question of the week is, why haven't they shot schools yet? Unknown Speaker 17:53Why haven't they shot the schools yet? That's the one that's on everyone's lips around here. Why haven't they shot the schools yet? Dan Ilic 17:58Because people need To know about white history and forget about colonialism. That's why schools Yeah, this time, the white man fixes everything. That is why they haven't shut the schools yet. Unknown Speaker 18:09There's probably too many decision makers in there who've just had the kids get to school age who have gone I'm not fucking taking them back in the house now. I feel Unknown Speaker 18:18like Dan Ilic 18:20it is consistent with like this government's long term war against teachers, namely that it's hoping that instead of having to underpaid them, though, they can just get what? Unknown Speaker 18:42destination crook? Unknown Speaker 18:44Yeah. It's funny. Remembering the value of all of these kind of jobs like nurses and teachers, right. Dan Ilic 18:50What is what is it Darren, I mean, you're someone who's seen the brunt of this kind of attitude from our government that there seems to be a dislike or distrust of expertise of really smart people who know things. Why is it that this government does have all got this government? Not in this not it's not particularly this government coming through all around the world? Yeah, have a have a distaste and a distrust of people with expertise and doing everything they can to seemingly defund them and get rid of them. I think Unknown Speaker 19:22the brutal truth of that is because they delivered some uncomfortable facts and truth to them that didn't suit their sort of political ends. And so they undermine them as much as they could, you know, people have been profiteering politically and financially for years of undermining facts and truth. Dan Ilic 19:38But getting rid of like that getting rid of like the pandemic unit for the CDC in America seems like a completely counterintuitive act, Unknown Speaker 19:48given that we're just they're just sitting around doing nothing. It's just Dan Ilic 19:52wasting money, and then we can get them back. We want them we know where they are. We can get them back whenever we want. Unknown Speaker 20:00No like firemen, they just sit around all day doing nothing get rid of them. Unknown Speaker 20:03Most medicine? Dan Ilic 20:05Do you honestly think Darren that that is like that is the motive like it's it is purely, you're you're delivering information that is too dangerous for us politically to even have. Unknown Speaker 20:14But I think well, you're probably I mean, if you look at the climate change, the climate change is an obvious one, you know, that's where it seems to be the lightning rod for this sort of approach of denying truth, or whatever you want to call it. And it was literally that there were some really rich people and big companies that were, you know, their profits are under threat, and they've spent a lot of money trying to prop up those profits by sitting down, you know, we saw the tobacco companies do it before them and then and then what's happened is the political parties have all figured out that that's a really good way of getting hold of power is to is to take that approach, you know, and I think that that's fine when the threat is just as existential as the as the coronavirus, but it's, you know, 20 or 40 years down the road and suddenly that model doesn't work when the threat is very real and very now, huh? Dan Ilic 20:56Well, here are some good things about Kovac 19. There has been a huge reduction in co2 emissions up to 10%. In some countries, because of the ban on cruise ships, the Venice canals have become extremely clear and you can see to the bottom bottom of them without pollution and sediment. And another good thing about the Cova 19 is that your revision has been cancelled for this year. So no Eurovision what are the good things have we seen out there because it covered 19 do you think Unknown Speaker 21:25a lot of videos of penguins loose in zoos looking at the fish for them all sounds pretty good. Unknown Speaker 21:32I think my favourite good news story was the directive from ISIS that came out through the way Unknown Speaker 21:41ISIS put out a press release banning the Unknown Speaker 21:47suicide bombers from going to Europe because obviously, you know, Venice, probably beautiful but you know, even all h&s sit up today. They've ended it. If terrorists you go into Europe Unknown Speaker 22:03you don't want to you know, blow off a building while you're feeling a bit snotty in the nose there Unknown Speaker 22:10is a one way ticket surely I don't quite know what they're saying. Unknown Speaker 22:16And then I believe the the mayor of Baltimore has ordered everyone to stop shooting each other so they can. So they can create rooms for in the hospitals for covered victims. So I think they'll be a massive downturn in street violence until we run out of toilet paper and then there'll be a massive upturn in street violence. Dan Ilic 22:37Well, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been making great content from his home he's been advocating for social distancing you may have seen earlier in the week him feeding his ponies inside his home. Here is one of him sitting in a sitting in a in a hot tub, smoking a cigar giving some very good advice. Unknown Speaker 22:55I just finished a bike ride and a little bit of workout and I just didn't keep staying at home all the way from the crowd and away from outside. The reason why I'm saying that is because I still see photographs and videos of people sitting outside compares all over the world and having a good time and hanging out in crowds. That is not wise, because that's how you can get the virus. That's how you get it, like contact with other people. So stay away from crowds stay away from being in restaurants and outdoor cafes, especially now it's springtime, all the kids are going to the beach and celebrate and drink and all that stuff. This is not a good idea to stay away from the crowd, go home, and then we can overcome this whole problem. This whole virus in no time, but you got to go and follow those orders. Just remember, stay at home. Don't go go to crowds, but they took it down. Dan Ilic 23:55Think he's been incredibly responsible. He is the most responsible vendor out there. I've been trying to tell my mom to stay away from her church and stop going to the shops. But she just ignores me She completely says she says, you young people are too worried we're at church and we're not coughing over each other. The upside of that is I can say my inheritance will be coming a little bit earlier than I expected, but it's silver linings, a silver lining, how do we convince how do we convince our parents that they should be staying home kalon that there's a property that they can buy inside their already existing property? Unknown Speaker 24:33negatively? Unknown Speaker 24:38Many negatively, Unknown Speaker 24:41that it just sort of folds in on itself, and then they'll never leave. They'll always be searching for that next property that we can't have Unknown Speaker 24:49a good excuse for them to be more xenophobic, because then they can blame someone for them. Having to be Dan Ilic 24:57I hate to tell this story, but my mom, you very quietly xenophobic. whenever she's telling anecdotes she will dip her voice whenever she has to name the race of the person in the anecdote so she'll be like, and then at the shops I saw, man and he just went. Well, that's nice Alicia, Alicia blunting is xenophobia. Unknown Speaker 25:18My mom went from complete and utter coronavirus denial to full blown prepper in 24 hours. So I had a quiet word to use. Unknown Speaker 25:26What was the turning point? Because I'm curious. Yeah. Cuz a lot of Berman's like everything's fine. And then they turn what was the feed for them? Unknown Speaker 25:32I pointed out she was letting me down. You know, I was going on TV and radio and telling everybody all this stuff. And she was basically making me look like a fool for ignoring me. And, you know, no mom wants to embarrass this unlike that. I was talking to a girl and she's gone from, you know, you need to teach the kids how to grow their own food they need to know how to so she went right back to full on 1930s self sustaining skills. Can she talk to my mom, we can swap numbers. Unknown Speaker 25:57I think the main thing the responsibility for all of us to do Is share our netflix possible with our parents. Unknown Speaker 26:05My mom the shares with me. Dan Ilic 26:10I'm just trying to do as many irrational fear podcasts as we can because I know as a passionate subscriber, we make a lot of money. We'll just keep listening and you'll never be able to leave the house. Thank you, Margot harbour. Thank you very much. A little later on comedian back Melrose will join us to do a type five from her cancelled Melbourne Comedy Festival shot. But I don't know if you heard this. Earlier this week. Alan Jones compared the corona virus to climate change claiming it was a high experimentally yesterday and clarified a few things. Good morning everyone. A lot of people have suggested to me that I'm not taking Corona virus seriously enough by comparing it to the hopes of climate change. Oh, God. Well, let me tell you Cova 19 as they're calling it, that some sort of scientist or something Ah God, nerds. kovat 19 is a hoax much like carbon dioxide. I haven't seen it with my own eyes so it doesn't exist. And my eyesight is very good, like posted on the door on the other side of my Southern Highlands studio where I'm broadcasting from for the next six months for no reason in particular, I could read a sign that says warning stay 1.5 metres away from this door. Nothing to do with coronavirus I've just got to keep the home studio sounding crystal clear. Don't want some sort of goose coming in here squawking at me, and I'm not talking about any easy God. Now my good friend Scott Morrison has just told me you must stop panic buying it's clearly an Australian Well let me tell you something. He got something wrong there. The only thing you should be panic buying is my new album, Alan Jones's songs for a life of isolation. Got me Alan Jones singing all of your favourites like oh bye bye Unknown Speaker 28:00Don't want to pay Oh Unknown Speaker 28:07give us a call the open line Unknown Speaker 28:10wonderful. Don't forget that classic don't don't Unknown Speaker 28:16don't sketch show close to me. And how about a cheeky Jewett? You give me feed Unknown Speaker 28:25when you kiss me fever when you hold me tight Unknown Speaker 28:32in the morning fever all throughout Unknown Speaker 28:35the night taken away Anthony Kalia Dan Ilic 28:38god what a voice wait till you hear him sing our water voice. We had to do it on Skype but still you get the idea so don't believe what you read. There is no Corona virus. If you can't see it, it doesn't exist a bit like the Bledisloe Cup. I've never seen it so we've never lost it. All ballad joads Alan Jones there. Unknown Speaker 28:58That's right. I haven't I haven't been travelling work for a few weeks but I feel like I just had a nice taxi ride to the airport. That was fantastic. Dan Ilic 29:04irrational fear and I haven't touched my face in weeks and weeks since the Melbourne International Comedy Festival has been cancelled I thought wouldn't be great to get some of our comedy Friends of the show to come and do their best tight five from the cancel shows that they can't perform in Melbourne and coronavirus is really knocked that right out of the park. Now we have to do it on Google Hangouts, but we're going to try it anyway. I thought we'd get back Melrose to give it a go since she's gonna be on the show on irrational fear next week, I thought what better way to get her to come on the show but do a bit of a warm up by doing her best High Five from her cats of Melbourne, Melbourne Comedy Festival show. So ladies and gentlemen without any further ado back Mel rose. Unknown Speaker 29:51Hello are legends. How are we doing? Dan Ilic 29:53Yeah, well. Unknown Speaker 29:55Good, good. Unknown Speaker 29:57Nice crowd work. Unknown Speaker 30:01What I do for a living? Unknown Speaker 30:03I thought I do. I'm the top five of my office gear because some I thought I wrote that thinking it'd be evergreen and I'd be able to use it forever, but we don't have offices anymore. So I might as well give it a run. Unknown Speaker 30:17Please come straight from work. Give us a word. Yeah, Unknown Speaker 30:23that's all right. Don't worry. Unknown Speaker 30:25What's blocked isn't it? I've just started working in an office so my zest for life is draining faster than the Murray Darling I can assure you No one's talking to one another like human beings in the office. There's all this jargon and buzzwords and shit that get in the white. My favourite one they use it my work is as per my last email. Have we heard this? Unknown Speaker 30:49A power move. As per my last email. It's the closest you can get to saying Fuck off. You grow up at work, isn't it? Unknown Speaker 31:00As per my last name I haven't got the confidence to use as per my last name I like 50 Bernie brown TED Talks short of the conference it takes to use as per my last email but there's so much of this bizarre language at work I kept hearing my boss say well why don't you give that project to back she's got capacity but once we got one over the back she's got capacity pass that over the back she's got capacity Unknown Speaker 31:25to fucking Tupperware container Unknown Speaker 31:28absolutely ridiculous. And everyone works worried about AI taking their jobs robots taking our jobs. I'm not that worried yet. I've seen the test online to prove you're not a robot. I reckon it's I can't check a box. So pick out a bridge in a lineup. I don't reckon they'll be coming for our jobs anytime soon. But even when they do, like my job, I don't give a shit. Let's see you try and machine learn your way through the social obstacle course. passive aggressive If kitchen signs we did set in my office had a sign above another sign that said read the sign. Unknown Speaker 32:11Never mind a robot that shit would short circuit a robot. Unknown Speaker 32:16We are decades away from developing the kind of technology that's going to be able to definitely navigate pretending to give a fuck about nails weekend's No, but we can do the same argument about I don't mean that it's going to save us so much time. So what we're just going to find more bullshit to fill the time with anyway. All the time we saved not having to turn our own butter that bought a training time just dissolved in extra weeks in a single generation. But my boss has been trying to get in a roll up but my work amongst a spate of redundancies and he kept trying to get us to do a sweep for the last races and no one was ever came. And I felt kind of sorry for him. So All right, so I printed out photos of everyone in the office and put us all into a little bowl. You're about to pick someone out. Unknown Speaker 33:08Now we just have to wait and see who gets the next redundancy. Unknown Speaker 33:13Someone's gone home with a hammer. Someone's kids aren't going to Disneyland this year. But we'll pull it ourselves a glass of yellow and we filed into the boardroom watch the real race unfold. It's a beautiful day for it. The race it stops a nation the crow's nest regional office redundancy cop. Janet from accounts is playing up in the barriers and what do you know what Alan the it lead made it to the start after having every Monday off for the last financial quarter. Unknown Speaker 33:45It is a miracle. Unknown Speaker 33:48They're all in. The lights are on set. Unknown Speaker 33:52Racing in the crow's nest regional office redundancy copy combo from comms is started strong closely followed by as per my last email Do you have five for a quick chat and Kathleen What do you even do? They round the corner and who called the unions coming down the outside buffeted by clearly the intern mansplain Mark has midfield on the rails just behind no before I've had my coffee and that's sort of my job description. Coming down the street is unsolicited neck massage on med KPI and some pre k my sandwich. Just a quick one for years going steady. Peter from risk is yelling, but nobody's listening. Hop ahead to For God's sake. Rob, why do you have the microwave? Oh, we've had a fall. It's clearly the intern. Clearly the interns broken down at the 650 and Neil says millennials just can't hack it in the workplace off the road. Deborah the gender and diversity lady is going strong having a renaissance in relevance off to some dodgy comments were made at the Christmas party. Janet from accounts hasn't wasted energy on a single smile as they had for him and he called the union's out in front of Monday morning small talk common from concert Oh, good birthday song. But he comes accidental reply Oh, accidental reply. Oh, Challenge by Rich Craig left jr in the lunchroom 350 to go in the crow's nest regional office, redundancy kaput, it's over called the union number called the union. Kathleen What do you even do and get fucked at smartcard, but who's this coming down the outside? It's the favourite wrench reparations is the line down the outside. He's not going anywhere. He plays tennis with the chairman. He's utterly useless and he's here to stay at wrench taking out the crow's nest regional office redundancy cop. hoffa had to wake on fire the CEO and a further third between should have stayed in Union I'm useless but the director is my uncle. Unknown Speaker 35:34Thanks, guys. Thanks very much. My I lost my job but I did want a hand. Dan Ilic 35:41You can't say back Melrose at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival tickets are not on sale now. Well, we're gonna be back weekly with irrational fear since our Comedy Festival show isn't going so please hit us up on Patreon give us a few bucks a month. Also FBI Radio where we normally record this needs your help. So please go to FBI radio.com for slash donate and give them a few bucks particularly if you live in Sydney and you love independent radio and and great music Special thanks to this episode to Rupert de gas Jacob Brown, FBI radio, Darren Saunders Lewis haba, Rose Piper, Dillon, Bain and the wonderful Beck Melrose. Unknown Speaker 36:25News guys. Dan Ilic 36:27Thanks so much. We'll leave you with the latest news fighters on the coronavirus Dylan Do you want to introduce it? Unknown Speaker 36:34Sorry coronavirus I actually did it on the NBA March Madness. No one I haven't haven't. Unknown Speaker 36:44What's coronavirus? Unknown Speaker 36:47This is new spiders. Unknown Speaker 36:52So you don't have to. One of the Unknown Speaker 36:54great things about the current age of having internet and social media is being able to watch your favourite celebrity breakdown over the corona virus pandemic in real time. sama handling it better than others he is rapid kadhi Bay who had her to a cancelled Unknown Speaker 37:09guess why because Corona Corona virus is this Unknown Speaker 37:19Corona virus shake on me like a couple of weeks after she was gonna be a couple of months after she let me know soccer star motherfucking backing up all foods a man clear so a bass can move to motherfucking Antarctica which once again cardi Bay the voice of reason in an age of confusion. Meanwhile, Arnold Schwarzenegger is living his best life hanging out at home with Danny DeVito. Oh, no, wait, sorry. That's a miniature horse. Unknown Speaker 37:45Luna loves carrots. Whiskey loves carrots. I just said my little bitter vegan food. Oh, that was yummy. Hmm. I just had a fantastic broker that the house amount, Jim. Unknown Speaker 37:58Yeah, I am at home. Take Michiko Both hills stoeger Unknown Speaker 38:05finished a bike ride and a little bit of workout and I just you know keep staying at home. Unknown Speaker 38:10Yes Do like on a stay at home, but maybe don't smoke a cigar I think we might need your lungs to be as healthy as possible. Meanwhile, Michael Stipe from REM isn't coping too well. It's the end of the world as we know it. And I feel stop trying to help Michael Stipe And don't you dare pivot to that shiny happy people bullshit either. We need you to stay calm in this time of crisis. Now a lot of musicians are getting in on holding online quarantine concepts, including Chris Martin of Coldplay whose music is like coronavirus for your ears. Unknown Speaker 38:49They were Oh Unknown Speaker 38:52look, I'm not trying to say that keyboard sounded bad but geez I think the audio is better on Keyboard Cat Just when things couldn't look any worse, Willie Nelson son Lucas hates us about the years with the biggest cliche he could reach for. Unknown Speaker 39:22Now look, if any government out there is listening Scott Morrison Trump bars Angela Merkel, the UN who I don't care, please Institute an immediate indefinite ban on performances of hallelujah. This is actually a policy I've been pushing for years long before Corona virus but this is the time we can make it happen. Meanwhile, Aussies returning home from overseas are going to be facing two weeks of self isolation. And most of them seem to be handling it pretty well. Yeah, just gonna lock myself in and just have some kinds for kotlin eyes. Unknown Speaker 39:53You're gonna spend the next two weeks again thanks Unknown Speaker 40:04Okay, that's news five is an irrational fear to listen to the full episode, subscribe to news fighters on your podcasting app or check us out at news fighters calm. I'm Dylan Bane. Keep washing your hands and bye for now. Unknown Speaker 40:16This is News spiders where we find the news. So you don't have to Transcribed by https://otter.ai A Rational Fear on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features a conversation with James Franklin. Dr. James Franklin is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of New South Wales in Australia and founder of the “Sydney School” in the philosophy of mathematics. He completed his PhD in 1981 at the University of Warwick, on algebraic groups. Since 1981 he has taught in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New South Wales. His research areas include the philosophy of mathematics and the formal sciences, the history of probability, Australian Catholic history, the parallel between ethics and mathematics (work for which he received the 2005 Eureka Prize for Research in Ethics), restraint, the quantification of rights in applied ethics, and the analysis of extreme risk. He’s authored several books including topics from one we talked about extensively on the podcast entitled An Aristotelian Realist Philosophy of Mathematics: Mathematics as the Science and Quantity of Structure, which was published in 2014. In my study of philosophy, I remember coming across the topic of mathematical objects. What are they? Are they just useful fictions or do they reveal something deeper about reality? How and why is the language of mathematics so incredibly precise and sometimes even predictive of empirical discovery, what Eugene Wigner called the "unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics"? In this podcast, Jim and I discuss his background and academic interests, and jump right into the incredible accuracy and even predictiveness of mathematics, and how Aristotle’s view of mathematics differs from the nominalist and Platonic views of mathematics. Is mathematics invented or discovered? If invented, and just useful fictions, how is this language so incredibly precise and perhaps prophetic? If discovered, how do we have access to these timeless and prophetic truths – how do they relate to reality, and what does that say about reality? In this podcast, Jim and I discussed these topics, but also how they relate to morality and metaphysics in general – and the problems that a traditional materialist and skeptic faces vs. a Platonist – and how Aristotle’s metaphysics may thread the needle on a “just right” realism. So please, enjoy the conversation between yours truly and James Franklin.

Emma Johnston is the Dean of Science at the University of New South Wales, the president of Science and Technology Australia, the host of the TV show Coast Australia and Professor of Marine ecology.  Professor Johnston is a high-profile science communicator, winning the 2015 Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Australian Science Research. She is a regular media commentator and, as co-presenter for the Foxtel/BBC television series, Coast Australia, has helped take Australian marine science to an international audience. Her research investigates the ecology of human impacts in marine systems, combining the diverse disciplines of ecology, microbiology and ecotoxicology to expand fundamental understanding and provide recommendations for management. Her research is conducted in such diverse field environments as Antarctica, the Great Barrier Reef and temperate Australian estuaries.

Dr Shane, Dr Jen and Chris KP bring you stories about new research into taking The Pill during puberty and potential links with depression, and new theories of the shape of the T-Rex skull.The team interview Khashayar Khoshmanesh, PhD, and Peter Thurgood, from the Mechanobiology & Microfluidics Research Group in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, whose group is developing organ-on-chip systems for studying diseases.They also chat with Dr Ludovic Dumée and Marie Enfrin from Deakin University, about research into how plastic in our waste streams is breaking down into tiny particles and causing potentially catastrophic consequences for our aquatic systems and human health.Their final guest is Professor Mariapia Degli-Esposti from the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, which recently won a Eureka Prize, for a discovery that will help people fight off common infections that are not dangerous to healthy people - but deadly to people who have organ transplants.

In the studio this week are Drs Linden, Ray, Laura and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:Evolutionary Biology island effect on Alor, Indonesia in an ANU study, use of VR in pain management; Hayabusa2 spacecraft lands MASCOT probe on Ryugu (a 900m asteroid); and Dr Laura is one of this year's Eureka Prize-winners for outstanding early career researcher.Today's first guest Professor Sharon Lewin (in the studio) from the Doherty Institute talks about her research in HIV and hepatitis, the Doherty Institute and the Institute's anniversary.Today's second guest Dr Hui-Fern Koay (in the studio) from the University of Melbourne talks about her work with T-cells in particular MAIT cells.There is a Anniversary lecture at the Doherty Institute on the 9th Sep. "Pandemics, pathogens and the environment".Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including:Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-Goand every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

Astrophiz 73: ‘Best of 2018’ Astrophysics Please enjoy this ‘Best of 2018 Astrophiz’ episode where we have our 3 most popular astrophysics interviews for 2018. I have removed my ’News’ ramblings and Dr Ian Musgrave's ‘What’s up Doc’ segments from these three episodes so you can listen to these three astrophysicists without any distractions in a single episode. (51min) Today’s first feature interview is with Dr Jane Kaczmarek, ( @jfKaczmarek ) who gives us the state of play on the new receivers on the 64m Parkes dish and what it’s like to work climbing way up above the dish to do her work in the focus cabin. Back in June in Episode 60, Jane told us about growing up in Wisconsin and how her love of astronomy developed, and how her penchant for asking questions and her serendipitous move out to Australia and how her PhD on immense magnetic fields spanning the Magellanic Clouds has lead her to work with the CSIRO as the commissioning scientist for the UWL receiver on the 64m Parkes dish that bought us vision of the Apollo moon landing. In the last couple of weeks, Jane has steered the Parkes dish to receive the tenuous signals from Voyager II, as it departs the heliosphere for interstellar space. Or next interview features one of the icons of modern astronomy, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, ( @lisaharveysmith ) Astronomy researcher, author and presenter of ABC television's Stargazing Live. She uses the world's largest radio telescopes to study the life cycle of stars and develops new world-leading precursor telescopes building the Square Kilometre Array. We find out how she left school at 11 and now has a Doctorate in radio astronomy and Masters in Physics with Honours in Astronomy & Astrophysics. She has scores of refereed journal papers to her name and her first book: "When Galaxies Collide" was recently released and you can order the paperback or digital version from Melbourne University Press. She has won the Eureka Prize and CSIRO Chairman's Medal and runs a popular international astronomy distance learning course. She has just returned from a sold-out national speaking tour. In our final interview in this ‘ Best of 2018' series we are speaking with astrophysicist and Indigenous Astronomer Kirsten Banks who is a proud Wiradjuri woman and the Indigenous Astronomy Educator at the Sydney Observatory. She is a highly respected scientist and advocate for indigenous astronomy. Listen to Kirsten's wonderful ’The Skyentists’ podcasts with Dr. Ángel López-Sánchez @El_Lobo_Rayado

Have trouble understanding Quantum Physics? Don’t worry - it's hard to get a grasp on the theory. This week on the pod however, we spoke with an incredibly fascinating guest who articulately explained quantum mechanics in layman's terms, and described how his product is disrupting the future of quantum computers.We #OTPBD to Professor, Michael J. Biercuk: quantum physicist and technologist at the University of Sydney, Chief Investigator in the Australian Research Council and founder & CEO of Q-CTRL. Q-CTRL is an intuitive cloud platform that uses quantum control theory to solve the hardest problems facing quantum technology, improving hardware performance and accelerating pathways to useful quantum computers and other technologies. Utilising professionally developed tools, Q-CTRL puts deep expertise in quantum control into individuals hands.Michael’s research as a Quantum Physicist has been recognised with accolades including the Eureka Prize for Outstanding Young Researcher (2015), selection as one of the Sydney Morning Herald’s 100 Most influential people and award of the Australian Government’s [National Measurement Institute] NMI Prize for Excellence in Measurement Science. He was part of an international team whose work developing a new quantum-powered technology was described as the #8 “World-changing” experiment by BBC Focus. His team’s achievements have been featured in The Economist, The New York Times, Forbes, Wired, and a host of other major media outlets.Deep-dive into a great discussion on the future of a new generation of quantum technology, and how it will disrupt industries worldwide.

This week we welcome Sonya Pemberton to the show. She is one of Australia’s leading factual television producers specialising in science. She has written, directed and produced over 50 hours of broadcast documentary and executive produced many award-winning factual series and one-off programs. Sonya was Head of Specialist Factual at ABC Television from 2004-2007, where she commissioned 300+ hours of factual television. Her understanding of audiences’ desire for smart, accessible TV saw ratings rise across the genres. Sonya’s science programs have won more than 30 major international awards and she has been three times honoured with the prestigious Eureka Prize for Science Journalism (2003, 2004, 2008). In 2011 Immortal won the Australian Health Journalist of the Year, Best Science at Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival and, in 2012, US News and Documentary Emmy for Outstanding Science Programming. In 2011 Sonya joined forces with Australia’s largest Independent production company Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder (CJZ) to create Genepool Productions – Australia’s first television production company focusing on quality science programming. Genepool’s first feature documentary, Jabbed – love fear and vaccines, was broadcast on SBS TV, May 26 2013. Questions asked in the episode   - How can we tell if our supplements are of a good quality? - Were there any alarming discoveries regarding vitamins while making the film? - Many vitamins proclaim to be 100% natural, is this just a marketing ploy?   https://shop.180nutrition.com.au   00:44 This week. I'm excited to welcome Sonia Pemberton. Sonia is one of Australia's leading documentary producers and she specializes in making compelling high quality science films. Her films have been screened in dozens of international festivals and won more than 70 major awards, including an Emmy for outstanding science programming. In this episode we discuss Sonya's latest film, Vitamania that digs deep into the vitamin industry. We chat about the safety of these products, the current regulations, and ask the question if we actually need them at all. The movie completely reshaped my opinion on the humble vitamin pill and I thoroughly recommend watching it. I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did. Let's get over to Sonya. Hey guys, this is Stu from 180 Nutrition and I am delighted to welcome Sonya Pemberton to the show. Good morning, Sonya. How are you? Sonya 01:40 Hello Stu. I'm very well. Thank you. Stu 01:42 Good stuff. Well, thank you first up for sharing some of your time with us today. And before we get into the conversation, I would love it if you could just tell our listeners a little bit about who you are, what you do, and perhaps why you do it as well. Sonya 01:56  For full interview and transcript: http://180nutrition.com.au/180-tv/sonya-pemberton-interview/ 

Radio journalist Robyn Williams AM has been the leading science presenter in Australia for the past 40 years. As the creator of the ABC Science Show and the brains behind the Eureka Prize, Robyn is a passionate advocate for science. His new book Turmoil is a rave about his life, his illness and the challenges facing science in Australia. Books mentioned in this podcast: Turmoil by Robyn Williams —> https://bit.ly/2wvpjRv Hosts: John Purcell and Robert O'Hearn Guest: Robyn Williams

Astrophiz 63: Prof Lisa Harvey-Smith ~ When Galaxies Collide This episode features one of the icons of modern astronomy, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, Astronomy researcher, author and presenter of ABC television's Stargazing Live. She uses the world's largest radio telescopes to study the life cycle of stars and develops new world-leading precursor telescopes building the Square Kilometre Array. We find out how she left school at 11 and now has a Doctorate in radio astronomy and Masters in Physics with Honours in Astronomy & Astrophysics. She has scores of refereed journal papers to her name and her First book: "When Galaxies Collide" was launched yesterday and you can order the paperback or digital version from Melbourne University Press. She has won the Eureka Prize and CSIRO Chairman's Medal and runs a popular international astronomy distance learning course. Then Dr Ian “Astroblog’ Musgrave presents his regular segment ‘What’s Up Doc? where he tells us what's up in the evening, night and morning skies for the next two weeks. In this episode he tells us about the four planets currently visible to the naked eye, Mars opposition is still a good sight, the Perseid Meteor shower is great in Northern Latitudes and the sad demise of the Iridium Satellite fleet and the imminent loss of those lovely bright Iridium flares. In the News: Congratulations to the CHIME/FRB collaboration for it’s fabulous discovery of a 400Mhz FRB whilst in the commissioning phase of this exciting new Canadian instrument.

Award Winning Equine Scientist, Equine Trainer, Equestrian Coach and Speaker   About Andrew McLean Andrew is the winner of the highest Australian science award, the Eureka Prize for Science, Andrew McLean is in great demand as a trainer, coach and speaker. In addition to establishing the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre, he has written 5 books, including an international best seller, and authored 35 peer-reviewed journal articles. An accredited coach for more than 30 years, Andrew’s own riding achievements include winner of the advanced section of the famous Gawler Three-Day-Event, representing Australia in Horse Trials, short-listed for the World Championships, competitor at State and National events in FEI level Dressage and Eventing, and Show Jumping to Grand Prix level. he also held a racehorse owner/trainer licence, and raced bareback in Australia and New Zealand in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Andrew also began training elephants in Nepal in 2007, which led to the establishment of the not-for-profit HELP Foundation (Human Elephant Learning Program), of which he is now Senior Vice President. This cooperative project focusses on the optimal management, welfare and training of elephants in Asia using innovative training techniques based on learning theory and the elimination of punishment.   Favourite Inspirational Quote Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see   Who Has Inspired AndrewTom Roberts who was the first person Andrew ever knew who correctly described negative reinforcement in user-friendly terms of ‘profit’ and ‘profit you not’, as an integral part of his horse training principles.   About This Episode Andrew talks about his background in zoology and learning about natural animal behaviour led him to explore how animals learned. His PhD studies in Learning Theory explored training methods in horses, what good trainers do and the theory behind it. Andrew discusses how he has transferred his knowledge to elephants with a link to the charity to support this work, relevant to all animal lovers.   Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on  www.HorseChats.com/AndrewMcLean   MusicBenSound.com   Books  The books that Andrew has written can be found on this link http://www.esi-education.com/shop/   HELP (Human Elephant Learning Program) Charity https://www.facebook.com/helpelephants/  

Associate Professor Jochen Brocks talks to Stu about the algae explosion that happened 650 million years ago, and offers answers as to how and when animals evolved. Also this week we take a look at Australian science's "night of nights" the Eureka Prizes, and the innovations of some of the winners.

A live panel discussion with former Eureka Prize winners, hosted by Robyn Williams. In this live recording hosted by The Science Show's Robyn Williams, Dr Michael Bowen, Dr Richard Major, Professor Angela Moles and Sonya Pemberton share their Eureka Prize-winning work and discuss the big issues facing Australian science. This lively panel discussion covers a diverse range of topics including psycho-pharmacology, rapid evolution in introduced plant species, making compelling and challenging science documentaries, science in the era of Trump and the importance of building curiosity in the world from a young age. Our panellists for the evening were: Dr. Michael Bowen, School of Psychology, University of Sydney; Dr. Richard Major, Senior Research Scientist, Australian Museum Research Institute; Professor Angela Moles, Big Ecology Lab, UNSW Australia; and journalist and producer Sonya Pemberton, Genepool Productions. The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes reward excellence in the fields of research, innovation, leadership, science communication and school science. The 2017 Eureka Prize finalists will be announced at the end of July and winners at the end of August. To read more, visit www.australianmuseum.net.au/eurekaprizes. 0:00 – 13:50 Introduction from Kim McKay AO, Executive Director and CEO, Australian Museum 13:50 – 50:10 Panel discussion hosted by Robyn Williams 50:10 – 55:00 Close from Kim McKay AO, Executive Director and CEO, Australian Museum

In this podcast, researchers from the UWA BioZone explain how they are working to solve complex problems through convergent research. This transformative approach has the potential to help accelerate innovation and tackle societal challenges. For example, the convergence between engineering and biotechnology has resulted in innovations in 3-D printing and medicine, where customised medical implants can be built on demand. This approach moves beyond the practices of interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and even transdisciplinary research; integrating tools and knowledge from the life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, humanities and other fields. Moreover, it involves a commitment to translate research through enterprise and community engagement. Find out more about the UWA Biozone - http://www.science.uwa.edu.au/research/biozone Event Moderator Associate Professor Kevin Pfleger Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Head of Molecular Endocrinology and Pharmacology Kevin has received numerous awards for his scientific research and leadership including a Eureka Prize in 2011, an NHMRC Research Excellence Award in 2014 and most recently the 2016 Novartis Prize of the British Pharmacological Society. As Chief Scientific Advisor of Dimerix Limited, an ASX-listed UWA spin-out company, Kevin works on commercialising technologies researched and invented in his lab. As the President of the UWA Researchers’ Association, Kevin leads a team of volunteers who advocate on behalf of research staff within UWA. The panel Associate Professor Jane Pillow UWA School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology Jane is CIA and Co-Director of an NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence, Founding Director of the UWA Preclinical Intensive Care Research Unit (PICRU), an NHMRC Senior Research Fellow and a Consultant Neonatologist. She is internationally renowned for her clinical and basic science research improving outcomes of preterm infants through development and enhanced understanding of novel approaches to mechanical ventilation and postnatal care. Jane’s research activities include extensive collaboration with biomedical engineers and basic scientists. Dr Brendan Kennedy Head of BRITElab, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research; Senior Research Fellow, School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, UWA. Brendan and his team at the Bioimaging Research and Innovation for Translational Engineering Laboratory (BRITElab) is working on novel, high resolution medical imaging techniques to improve diagnosis and treatment of a number of diseases and conditions. In particular, he is developing optical elastography, a technique that differentiates tissue based of its stiffness. The goal of this work is to improve the surgeon’s ability to remove breast tumours during surgery. Dr Jenny Rodger UWA School of Animal Biology Jenny is a Senior Research Fellow in the Experimental and Regenerative Neurosciences division of the School of Animal Biology, researching ways to stimulate brain activity to treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s, depression and schizophrenia, while reducing effects on normal brain activity.

Beyond Zero talks to Frank Bruno from The University of South Australia about phase change materials and winning a catogery of the 2015 Eureka Prize.