Podcasts about mozzies

Sherwin Charles, CEO of Goodbye Malaria spoke to Clarence Ford on World Malaria Day 2025 Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Listen live – Views and News with Clarence Ford is broadcast weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/audio-podcasts/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Researchers look to releasing genetically modified male mosquitoes in Australia; Indonesian court rejects recognition bid from atheists and non-believers; “cabana wars” on Aussie beaches. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester KiewitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[NOTE: The first 20 mins this ep was up the music track hadn't bounced properly... so if you listened and it was weirdly silent, that's why. Its now been fixed] Welcome back to A Wasteland story.  Our tale picks up after SosKaid and Dogmeat managed to sneak into an NCR outpost, meet a scientist who could help with the FEV plot back in Nuark.  Upon returning to her new brotherhood allies however she found them gone...well two of the three.  One of them wasnt gone because he was dead on the ground, the only trace of the others a bloody dragmark into the forest. SosKaid and Dogmeat set off to try and find out what happened.  What's that noise?   You can get in touch with me on: awastelandstorypodcast@gmail.com   Links & Recs If you would like to check out the Fallout 2D20 system for yourself you can visit the Modiphius website.   Creators that helped me discover this weird and wonderful hobby: Man Alone Boardgames with Thomas - Fallout Series Geek Gamers The Dungeon Dive Lords of the Dungeon (The Secret Cabal) Girls Who Don't DnD Me Myself & Die   Reading Materials that helped me figure out what the hell I am doing: Mythic GM Emulator 2E Solo Game Masters Guide - geekgamer   Music and Sound Effects in this series are credited to: Epidemic Sound Archive.org (public domain) Fallout: Cascadia (see individual composers below)   And a special credit to the wonderful talent of Mark Morgan who composed the original (Fallout 1&2) soundtracks, and Inon Zur (New Vegas, Fallout Tactics, etc.) which are also available on Archive.org   Fallout: Cascadia Composers Alex Catana - https://soundcloud.com/alexcatana Garrett Beelow - https://soundcloud.com/garrettb Jaimy Kortenhoff - https://soundcloud.com/see4urself Sylwester Faustmann - https://soundcloud.com/sylwester-faustmann Sergey Neiss - https://soundcloud.com/sergeyneiss Kalle "TheSurpriser" Nilsson

Monday December 9. - T&J had a Murder Mystery Xmas party - a very EXPENSIVE xmas list - Spew and play on - Mozzies love Jess

Monday December 9. - T&J had a Murder Mystery Xmas party - a very EXPENSIVE xmas list - Spew and play on - Mozzies love Jess

Cheryl Shaw and Dr Kimberley Earl talk about pets, and take questions.

Some people are mosquito magnets. The blood suckers do, in fact, have their favourites. And this could pose a major health risk. After all, mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures on earth. Norman and Tegan take us through the science of why some people attract more mozzies than others. Got a health question? Shoot us a line @ABCHealth on Instagram, or send a voice memo to thatrash@abc.net.au. We'd love to hear from you!Looking for COVID-19 updates? Don't panic, they've moved over to The Health ReportReferences:Mosquitoes use vision to associate odor plumes with thermal targetsOlfactory responses and field attraction of mosquitoes to volatiles from Limburger cheese and human foot odorComposition of Human Skin Microbiota Affects Attractiveness to Malaria Mosquitoes

This week, Catriona celebrates Valentine's Day the science way, showing what research on monogamous prairie voles can tell us about how hormones like dopamine and vasopressin affect our craving for love and affection; and Chris shares new research that suggests the bacteria that causes Buruli ulcer is spread between possums and humans by mosquitoes, and how to protect yourself from it.Lim et al. 2004, Enhanced partner preference in a promiscuous species by manipulating the expression of a single gene, https://doi.org/10.1038/nature02539Amadei et al. 2017, Dynamic corticostriatal activity biases social bonding in monogamous female prairie voles, https://doi.org/10.1038/nature22381Pierce et al. 2024, Nucleus accumbens dopamine release reflects the selective nature of pair bonds, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2023.12.041Mee et al. 2024, Mosquitoes provide a transmission route between possums and humans for Buruli ulcer in southeastern Australia, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-023-01553-1

Dr Craig Williams from University of South Australia speaks with Matthew Pantelis and says mozzies are on the rise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Science correspondent Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn to talk about why severe air turbulence is getting worse. A new study from the University of Reading took 40 years of observations from aircraft and satellite and found the likelihood of hitting clear-air turbulence has increased. So where are you most likely to encounter it? She'll also talk about a new study which has found squeezing molecules together could help reduce chemical waste and how robots in sewers are helping to combat dengue-carrying mosquitoes. Laurie Winkless is a physicist and science writer.

Mihingarangi Forbes talks to Rawiri Wright, tumuaki at Te Rūnanga Nui o ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori, about the Kura Kaupapa Māori claim before the Waitangi Tribunal and panelists Khylee Quince and Bernie O'Donnell talk tax, Mozzies and the race for Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Here are some of the best methods for preventing mosquitos this summer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are seeing more mosquitoes in New South Wales this year because of the warm, wet weather. Some mosquitoes carry viruses that can make you very sick, like the Japanese encephalitis virus and Ross River virus. The best way to avoid getting sick, is to prevent bites. Tune is to today's episode of News & Views with Hajjah Faten El Dana OAM for more tips on how you protect yourself and your children this summer from mosquito bites. نشهد المزيد من البعوض في نيو ساوث ويلز هذا العام بسبب الطقس الدافئ والرطب. يحمل بعض البعوض فيروسات يمكن أن تجعلك مريضًا جدًا ، مثل فيروس التهاب الدماغ الياباني وفيروس Ross River. أفضل طريقة لتجنب الإصابة بالمرض هي توقي اللدغات. تابعوا برنامج News & Views واستمعوا الى مزيد من النصائح حول كيفية حماية نفسك وأطفالك هذا الصيف من لدغات البعوض

In the Prez & VP 7th Trip Around the Globe the boys venture to England for the first time and head to Manchester the home of the Mozzies! They speak to Alex & Glenn and find out all things Manchester Mosquitoes 

Group 1 action heads west this week in the form of the Railway Stakes as the Perth Carnival kicks off. Ballarat is host to a big day of racing as we look at 9 of the 10 races on that program, as well as a little smash and grab in Adelaide. A huge edition of SULTS' SPECS. THE SULTAN'S SUPPER goes full conflict management as we mediate a high profile public feud. We also look at whether no music whilst driving home from Donald (Sultan worked in Donald) is psychopathic behaviour or peaceful. Underrated greyhound terminology and frozen pizza also on the menu. PACK YA NAGS is absolutely stacked this week. Mozzies (in Donald), fruit salad, bathroom etiquette, womb sounds and road crossings all targeted. Jazza joins us for UNIT OF THE WEEK to help raise some funds for https://www.saveahorse.org.au/ . As always we round out the show with our 2 UNITS, our best bets from around Australia. Segment Times: 02:16 - The Sultan's Supper 10:51 - Pack Ya Nags 18:23 - Sults' Specs 44:45 - UNIT of the Week 47:43 - 2 UNITS Outro: The Wombats - Moving To New York

Doctors and pharmacists are warning flooded communities about an increase in skin infections, gastroenteritis and mould-related illnesses

Dating Expert Jana Hocking shares her tips and tricks on texting and dating etiquette.. you might want to re-think how you write your texts.  A new study shows that Mozzies ARE actually attracted to a certain type of persons.  Carly has gone above and beyond and spoilt her niece for her birthday! Human Rights Lawyer and Barrister in London Jennifer Robinson talks about her new book.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINKS: Check out Tourism Australia's new 10-minute short film encouraging international visitors here Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the new episode on the protests in Iran. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

With another La Nina Summer inbound, what does this mean for mosquito season?  Mosquitoes are a problem every summer, but the recent arrival of the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus in Australia brings more significant concerns. John Stanley chats with Dr Cameron Webb, Clinical Associate Professor at Sydney University, about how we can reduce the risk of contracting diseases that spread via mozzies this wet summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The times you were so hammered but this mozzies one was unreal If ya reckon we're OK, don't forget to subscribe! Be a part of the team on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok

One week off seemed to have been a good omen, because it left us with some massive news topics to discuss this week! We kicked it off talking about Kanye and his apparent disapproval of adidas' Yeezy Day; and leaves us with the question, will Ye ever make the jump from The Three Stripes? After that we have an update on the Zadeh Kicks saga that makes the story more and more fitting for a Netflix doc adaptation. Finally, we got some news from the Nike x Kobe world; but as has happened with most other things from that corner of the sneaker space - it hasn't come without some controversy.   @CanadaGotSole @MisterQMart @Jo_Doooney @LDoggyStyles www.CanadaGotSole.ca Facebook.com/groups/CGS.TALK

No rain in the forecast?? It's been a long while since we've seen that! Cheakamus Lake trail is still closed; the Mozzies are apparently apocalyptic at Lillooet Lake; DJ Foxy Moron opens for Tynomi Banks at Olympic Plaza on Thursday; and staffing issues at Meadow Park and the Rebuild it Centre (amongst many other places) cause closures.

In this Episode we talk about all the good stuff like the great Shane Keith Warne and getting bent over and pounded at the fuel bowser. Mozzies cop a spray, Tommy knocks up a couple of PB's to hang his hat on and we share a few more smick nicknames. We hope you enjoy this weeks yarn. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code ALPHABLOKES at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

Just when you thought talking about viruses was a thing of the past, a new illness spread through mosquito bites has resurfaced in Australia amid all of the wet and humid weather. Japanese Encephalitis was first discovered over 100 years ago, but its sudden resurgence particularly down the east coast is causing some concern among the scientific community and the public, but how worried should you be? The Quicky speaks to two experts in infectious diseases to learn more about Japanese Encephalitis Virus or 'JEV' as it's also known, to find out how widespread it could become, and whether you need to ask for a vaccine to keep you and your family safe. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Professor Jason Mackenzie - International expert on flavivirus and norovirus replication and pathogenesis at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity Dr Michelle Giles - Professor and clinical appointments at Alfred Health, Monash Health and the Royal Women's Hospital, and an Infectious Diseases Physician  Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading or listening to our content, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr David Tabrett and Cheryl Shaw talk about Mozzies and mushrooms

Keeping body parts Mozzie love toe-jam Warnie sledges Starc Omicron 'Lite' Ashes Day 1 wrap with Howie Russell Crowe tells Rebel Wilson to f-off Birds that eat pets Male cheerleaders Bathurst turns into a super-spreader event See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well - Bats may seem like that to rats, but we think so too! Guest: Jonathan Haw (Director, EcoSolutions) “In their previous lives, poets were bats, and thinkers were owls.” ― Michael Bassey Johnson, Song of a Nature Lover And that's what this episode of Grounded is all about - the kings and princes of the night skies, Bats and Owls. Jonathan Haw, director of Ecosolutions, lets us in on the mythology surrounding our nocturnal hunters, how to move them if you don't want bats in your belfry, and how to encourage them to come and keep your property clear of rats and Mozzies! EcoSolutions Website · Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn

Well - Bats may seem like that to rats, but we think so too! Guest: Jonathan Haw (Director, EcoSolutions) “In their previous lives, poets were bats, and thinkers were owls.” ― Michael Bassey Johnson, Song of a Nature Lover And that's what this episode of Grounded is all about - the kings and princes of the night skies, Bats and Owls. Jonathan Haw, director of Ecosolutions, lets us in on the mythology surrounding our nocturnal hunters, how to move them if you don't want bats in your belfry, and how to encourage them to come and keep your property clear of rats and Mozzies! EcoSolutions Website · Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn · Mel's Treasures on Facebook

Mozzies VS Flies Book Launch LIVESTREAM

G'day and welcome to Reading with a chance of tacos. On today's show we've got the Author of Mozzies verses Flies. We talk about one of the most important things aspiring authors need to know. And, that is, a good story is not enough. You need a great idea! And, Ava and Pepe are back later in the show with an awesome review of a brand new book from Allen and Unwin.

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In this episode of Simply The Jest, we're giving our two weeks notice, as we discover the nation's best quitting stories. You'll hear about feuds, mosquitos and storming out to Bon Jovi!

In this episode of Simply The Jest, we're giving our two weeks notice, as we discover the nation's best quitting stories. You'll hear about feuds, mosquitos and storming out to Bon Jovi!

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TODAY ON THE PODCAST: if Russell Crowe called Ed Sheeran…, about last night, Serena’s last Aus Open? Amy Shark talks her new song, Black Hawk Down! The new entertainment precinct for Brisbane, Smarter Than Suse, Mozzies favour…who? The honest lotto winner and why do more people not know who this Aussie legend is? Follow Ash, Kip & Luttsy with Susie O'Neill! Facebook: www.facebook.com/ashkipluttsyandsusieoneill  Twitter: www.twitter.com/AKLS_nova  Instagram: www.instagram.com/ashkipluttsyandsusie  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little Keith joins us for episode 87 as we are attacked by mozzies in the middle of a cricket pitch. Luke mentions a bearded girl he dated and Big Waz talks hair removal.

How to avoid mozzies this summerGet rid of stagnant water in gutters and drains, saucers under plant pots, plastic kid’s pools, tarpaulins, dingies, canoes, drill holes in the bottom of tyre swings, and make sure weed mats don’t have ‘ponding’ happening.   If you have a swimming pool, keep chlorine up-to-date. Use goldfish in your pond – they eat the mosquitoes’ wrigglers, but don't introduce gambusia (mosquito fish) - they're a terrible exotic pest. Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) granules can kill the wrigglers in ponding sites you cannot manage: use the correct quantity for the size of the water body.But mozzies aren't all badAdult males are ace pollinators. All mosquitoes are great food for: Insectivorous birds like fantails, grey warblers, and swallows; insectivorous insects like dragonflies, robber flies, water boatmen, backswimmers; and food for larval fish species and adult small fishes like frogs and lizards. The “wrigglers” also do a great job eating bacterial slime and other micro-organisms. They keep lakes and ponds clear and clean, with less pollution.  Overall I reckon they do a great job and the least we can do is make the charitable donation of a few drops of our blood to fuel that whole ecosystem!LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE        

It's officially mosquito season! Jimmy & Nath found some tips to make mosquito bites less likely, and wanted to know who the mozzies LOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents in the Cockburn and Rockingham areas have been asked to stay vigilant and protect against mosquito bites after health officials found evidence of Ross River virus in some local insects. So how do you keep yourself safe from the pesky mozzies and whats the best way to keep them at bay? Associate Professor Allison Imrie from UWA's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (Infection and Immunity) joined Chris to debunk some myths and questions about Mozzies and the Ross River virus. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

In the Prez & VP 7th Trip Around the Globe the boys venture to England for the first time and head to Manchester the home of the Mozzies! They speak to Alex & Glenn and find out all things Manchester Mosquitoes 

Today Mozzies and Orgies  Day Thirty six of the Spanish Lockdown, the sometimes amusing, diary of a Brit in southern Spain under the 'Alarma' - normal life has stopped.   To find out more:  https://www.thesecretspain.com Day 37 Mozzies and Orgies It is day 37 of our Spanish lockdown and I have been bitten on the bum, it happened the other night.  I had thrown the duvet off as it had got to warm, half asleep and half aware of a mosquito in the room, he must have got me right between the cheeks.   As he flew passed my ear I grabbed our handy fly killing aerosol, and sprayed there was the usually angry strangled high pitched buzzing and then silence.  I don’t usually get effected by bites, usually just a bit of a red mark.   But I woke up in the morning and my inner left cheek is stinging like hell.  I found the culprit on the floor… a tiger Mosquito.  These are nasty little creatures that have come over from Asia and are making their home here.  They carry all sorts of exotic diseases with them.   Here in Spain you can pretty much guarantee that something will bite or sting you.  The place is alive with drunken bees, huge hornet wasps, flies, particularly those little biting flies, normal wasps, mosquitos and cochineal beetle larvae that are like tiny little gnats… never squash one on the wall as the excrete blood red mush.. cochineal colouring comes from.. well that beetle.   I looked up what do to stop the pain - antihistamine.. well I haven’t got any of that, but I found some Essential oil of Lavender so I carefully dabbed some into the affected area … well that was a mistake.  If you have ever seen that YouTube video of that idiot sticking a firework out of his arse and then lighting it .. running around screaming in pain.. well that was pretty much the same pain.   Day 37 and Mr Cullens is arriving.  Well to be precise “Luke” will sort your order.  We have found an online English grocers based in Nerja called PJ Cullens. They have custard powder. I have been thinking about custard ever since my friend Paul was posted he was serving it every day with naughty stodgy puddings.. well he is Scottish!   The wind has got up and I have put together my client Ryan’s first Podcast in which he interviews himself as he is under lockdown in a hotel room in Istanbul.  His story of how he came to be a popular New York Times photo-journalist, then the financial crisis of 2008 ended that career, so slowly he has become a successful TV show host of Extreme Rides and Extreme Treks, a month ago he had started filming season four of Extreme Treks in Myanmar, then the covid 19 crisis ended that, at least for the moment.   The door bell rings… her comes the custard.  We have one of those video doorbells, the house lies lower on the mountain with stairs outside leading up to the street.  I climbed the three flights of stairs and opened the door.   “Hello mate Cullens delivery for you.” Wow an English voice I said where are you from he pointed out to sea, “Morocco” from his accent I would have guessed East London.  It is unusual to hear many English voices here accept if you go to the beach and the Chiringuitos.   So we have custard, a stodgy pudding and Robinsons Lemon Squash, Branston Pickle and all other manner of English comfort food. Their Supermarket in Nerja only opened a few months ago and in the space of a couple of weeks they have got a fully functioning online service – well done to them.   I would love to see more supermarkets and restaurants offer online and take-away services here.  They have never really bothered, there are just two restaurants listed on Just Eat for this area.    The economy is completely reliant on the tourist trade, a short but fierce season between late June and mid September when tens of thousands swell the local population in an orgy of summer fun, stuffing their faces in the Chiringuitos, packing the beach out and spending nights in the bars and clubs boozing till early morning.   The locals take a deep breath and the tills ring mostly with cash for three solid months.  That income has, it would appear been ripped away from the local economy this year.  This will have a very serious effect on the local economy, we can only hope the Government has a financial plan to keep these businesses afloat.             

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODEG'day! Welcome back Are you a subscriber to my podcast? Did you realise there is a full transcript for you to read along with? Just visit my blog at aus-eng.blogspot.comI'd really like to read your comments too, so please leave them on the blog.Before we get started I should explain the title of this podcast. Aussie English from the sticks! I guess you already know what Aussie English is - that's what I'm speaking now. What does From the Sticks mean? Well in Aussie English, "the sticks" is a term referring to a remote or rural part of Australia. If I say "I live out in the sticks", it means I live in the country side.So, next question. What do you call those nasty little insects that suck your blood in the summer time? Mosquitos!In Australia, we like to shorten words and make them, you know, kind of cute. So you'll hear us call these insects Mozzies. E.g. "Far out! There's flippin mozzies everywhere!"You see, Australians become AussiesMosquitos become MozziesMen in motorcycle gangs riding Harley Davidsons are called BikiesMichael becomes MikeySo let's say Michael joined an Australian motorcycle gang called the Mosquitos. You know what that would mean?It means: Aussie Mozzie Bikie Mikey rides a HarleyDon't worry, you probably won't hear anything like that too often.But we certainly like to shorten words.Cockroach becomes cockyA drug user becomes a druggie or druggoFootball becomes footyMy son Clayton gets called ClaydieAnd we call our daughter Amalia, Marlie.So expect to hear words modified in this way - especially names.Do you have any questions? Or want to hear something discussed in an Aussie accent? Post your requests on the blog. Thanks.Before I nick off, let me tell you a quick joke - cos everyone knows Aussies are funny buggers.A chicken goes to a public library and says "book, book, book". The librarian gives the chicken three books which the chicken then takes to a pond and passes them to a frog. The frog takes one look at the books, throwing each one away as he croaks "readit, readit, readit!"Thanks for listening! Come back again next time... cya later.Words you might wanna know:The Sticks: in a rural, remote area.Mozzies: MosquitosFar Out!: exclamation of disbelief, like "WOW" or "Oh my goodness"Bikies: Motorcycle gang membersMikey: Short and friendly for MichaelCocky: CockroachDruggie/Druggo: A drug userFooty: Football (Rugby League, Rugby Union or Australian Football League - NOT soccer)Nick off: To get lost, go away.

East Coast Radio — #HeyEllen: Update 6: We are in Northern Zambia - with lots of mozzies and cool characters!

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With summer on the way it's time to start digging out the mozzie coils and insect spray. If you've ever wondered why insects feel the need to bite us in the first place though, then let Dr Eliza Middleton from the Invertebrate Behaviour and Ecology Lab at the University of Sydney explain.

With summer on the way it's time to start digging out the mozzie coils and insect spray. If you've ever wondered why insects feel the need to bite us in the first place though, then let Dr Eliza Middleton from the Invertebrate Behaviour and Ecology Lab at the University of Sydney explain.

Get your fly swats out (or your sleepy cheeks) because this episode researchers Kate Tepper and Gavin Volpato join Jesse to chat about our project to release sterilised male mosquitoes to drown-out an invasive mozzie species responsible for dengue fever and Zika. We also do a slapdash digest through the last fortnight's science news, and then speak with Dr Cameron Stewart about the discovery of a vital immunity gene and the parlous quest to have the public name it. Get your single-celled, Wolbachia jokes ready because you're about to have a ball.Amendments:Sorry for the audio quality in the ‘science news digest’ segment—it was recorded before we resolved our audio issues.Amendment: Researchers found prehistoric tools in China, not human remains, which suggest an exodus from Africa up to 2 million years ago—the oldest evidence of humans outside Africa.Give us a rating on iTunes.Find the show notes at our blog | Send us a message or follow us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Instagram | Or send us an email: socialmedia@csiro.au.

Adam Rutherford meets the Australian scientist behind a radical new technique to prevent mosquitoes from spreading the zika and dengue fever viruses to people. The method involves infecting mosquitoes with a harmless bacterium. The microbe doesn't kill the mosquitoes but stops the viruses multiplying inside them and spreads rapidly through wild mosquito populations. After 15 years of research, the mosquito control method is about to be deployed in large scale trials in urban areas in South America. Also in the programme, the world's atmosphere crosses an iconic threshold as measured by the concentration of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide: scientists get their hands on the rocks at the centre of the extinction of the dinosaurs: and details emerge of why the European Space Agency's recent Mars lander crashed onto the Red Planet.