Podcasts about scienceworks

We chat with Warik Lawrance here, Digital Production Designer and founder of the Dome Under Film Festival which screened at Scienceworks between Jan 31-Feb 2.Michael Dillon's great adventure film The Great White Whale will be screening at The Sun Cinema and Nova with accompaning Q&A. We revisit my chat  with Michael Dillon here.

What IS an allergy? What's the difference between an allergy and an intolerance or a sensitivity? Even though there's no cure for allergies, find out how Australian researchers are helping people. Esther and Anika find out all the interesting facts about allergies with Dr Catriona Nguyen-Robertson who is an immunologist at Scienceworks. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au  Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to factdetectives@kinderling.com.au    Guest: Dr Catriona Nguyen-Robertson - immunologist at Scienceworks.Hosts: Anika and Esther   Production: Cinnamon Nippard   Sound Design: Josh Newth   Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson    Listen for free now on LiSTNR. Or unlock every episode ad-free at kinderlingkids.com/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are planets made of?

Why are bubbles rainbow colours? What does a bubbleologist do? Find out which animals use bubbles and how to make the best bubbles at home? Anika and Esther find out all the bouncy facts about bubbles with Mei Liu from Scienceworks. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au   Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to factdetectives@kinderling.com.au    Guest: Mei Liu from Scienceworks.Hosts: Anika and Esther   Production: Cinnamon Nippard   Sound design: Josh Newth   Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson    Listen for free now on LiSTNR. Or unlock every episode ad-free at kinderlingkids.com/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does a rocketship actually work? Did you know that getting a spacecraft

Science is vastly more impactful if it is shared, and this week Dr Euan, Dr Jen, and Dr Shane look at the connections between policy, science, and community. Have you ever wondered how science is translated into interactive, inspiring exhibitions? Melbourne Museum's Experience Developer Mei Liu joins the show to expand on the intersection of science and experience (while also previewing her latest project: Air Playground at Scienceworks). If that doesn't get you out of bed, imagine if you medically couldn't.Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or what's named 'Chronic Fatigue Syndrome' has been met with stigma and controversy since its discovery. In fact, recent studies show that even doctors can have negative attitudes about it. Professor Ros Gleadow (Head, Plant Ecophysiology Research Group) and her daughter Eliza Charley (who lives with the condition) have teamed up to identify knowledge gaps; investigate treatment options; and highlight this very underfunded area of research.Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

What if the path to a more inclusive, diverse, and fulfilling workplace culture was just a conversation away? Archie Beetle (they/them) is the Founder and Director at Queer Town (IG: @queertown.workshops), a queer-led business delivering educational workshops and training in workplaces and schools across Australia, with a focus on LGBTIQA+ inclusion and allyship. We talk to Archie about how leaders can approach a topic that many of them have no lived experience of, that they are confused by, and that often makes them outright nervous about getting it wrong.Some of Queer Town's clients include: The Australian Ballet, Cotton On Group, Federation Square and GMHBA.  During their career, Archie has led the establishment of LGBTIQA+ advisory boards and working groups at a number of Victorian institutions, including: Melbourne Museum, The Immigration Museum and Scienceworks, and has served as a board member at Proud2Play, a not-for-profit increasing LGBTIQA+ engagement in sport and exercise.  Archie's mission is to ensure all workplaces and schools in Australia provide safe environments for LGBTIQA+ people to live and work authentically.If you would like to connect with Archie: Website: Queer Town | LGBTIQA+ Allyship Training and Educational WorkshopsInstagram: @queertown.workshopsLinked In here******************************************************Want to check out how Authentic your organisation is? Take our free online Authentimeter Assessment tool hereYou can find full shownotes for this episode and more here Visit our website The Real Learning ExperienceFollow us on instagram or Linked InGot a question for the Podcast? You can drop us a voice message via instagram or email us at: authenticity@reallearning.com.auThanks to our Podcasting producer, Josh at Deadset Podcasting for all his work behind the scenes. Thanks for listening!

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 18 October 2023: Space Show News: Shenzhou 17 to launch to the Tiangong space station on 26 October 55th anniversary of Apollo 7: Walter Cunningham, Apollo 7 astronaut, relates the story of the splashdown of the first manned Apollo mission 55 years ago. (Insert courtesy AAB) Gail Illes, RMIT University, Melbourne and Andrea Boyd, ISS Flight Controller at the European Space Agency, Germany discuss: human spaceflight in the age of private spaceflight; space beer from Australia; food; mental health; astronaut qualifications and working in the space industry. (Recorded at Scienceworks, Spotswood) Psyche Launched: The launch of the Psyche spacecraft, and how it will study asteroid 16 Psyche. (Inserts courtesy JPL) NASA's Mark Kirasich, Deputy Associate Administrator, Artemis Campaign Development Division and Prasun Desai, Deputy Associate Administrator, Space Technology Mission Directorate on the Artemis 3 mission plan: technology development; powering Artemis; contingencies. (Inserts courtesy NASA)

What was music first recorded onto? How does a microphone work? What's the difference between analogue and digital music?Anika and Esther find out all the amazing dragonfly facts with Simon Pampena who is a mathematician, a stand-up comedian, and a science communicator at Scienceworks.This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.auEnjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to factdetectives@kinderling.com.auGuest: Simon Pampena is a mathematician and a stand-up comedian, and a science communicator at Scienceworks Anika: and he is also a science communicator at Scienceworks! Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard Sound design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna ClarksonHear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can we develop allergies as an adult? Can we overcome our allergies? How long does it take to create a vaccine? And how does DNA work? Dr. Catriona Nguyen-Robertson answers these questions as we talk about the science of immunology, focusing on how those concepts can be shared to a wide audience through creative expression!You can watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/ByyAjwC-gXADr Catriona Nguyen-Robertson trained as an immunologist at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, and now teaches Science Communication at the University of Melbourne and is a Learning Facilitator at Scienceworks. Check out Catriona's website: nyuroscientist.comYou can also find Catriona on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/catrionaNRand on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyuroscientistGet guest updates and submit your listener questions via Instagram: https://instagram.com/travellingscience/During this episode, a donation was made to Deadly Science, a foundation that provides science resources to remote schools in Australia that are often under funded: https://deadlyscience.org.au/If you'd like to support this podcast and the charities we donate to each week, you can make a contribution here: https://www.patreon.com/thetravellingscientistThank you for making a positive change in the world!

How many stars are there? How do we count them? Why do stars twinkle? Anika and Esther find out all the celestial facts about stars with Dr Tanya Hill who is an astronomer at the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks.   Enjoy a new episode every fortnight, and if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to factdetectives@kinderling.com.au    Guest: Dr Tanya Hill who is an astronomer at the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks. Hosts: Anika and Esther  Production: Cinnamon Nippard  Sound design: Josh Newth  Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson    Hear it first on LiSTNR.    Listen ad-free on Kinderling.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that not all animals fart?! What is a fart and why do we do them? How do our bodies make poo?  Anika and Esther investigate poo with Douglas Bair from Scienceworks who gives them all the stinky facts!  This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au  Guest: Douglas Bair from ScienceworksHosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard  Sound Design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson   And if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to factdetectives@kinderling.com.au  Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ash loves going to shows at OSF and other theaters, trying to find great cheeseburgers, looking for comics and vintage toys and pre-pandemic Britt in the summer. Some of his passions are reading, writing, illustration, movies and collecting weird bits of information/random skills. He also enjoys stories and storytelling. Ash is also passionate about encouraging people to be lifelong learners, he is excited about the cool things happening at ScienceWorks and some of the new(ish) fun technology that can help spark creativity. ScienceWorks is kind of a waystation for people from all kinds of communities - from parents with small children and school aged kids to high school and college students all the way up to retirees. They also see pre-service teachers and education Masters students through their professional development workshops and collaborations with SOU. ScienceWorks - Ashland Celebrating the Explorer anniversary “May the 4th be with you” events! Treehouse Books Ashland Barneys Better Burgers Medford SOU Student Theatre Rogue Theater Company Cabaret Theatre - Ashland Ashland High School Theater

How do car engines work? What about electric cars? How have cars changed cities? And when were seatbelts invented?  Rev up your curiosity in this fact-filled episode!  Anika and Dexter investigate cars with Matilda Vaughan who is Curator of Engineering with the History & Technology team at the Museums Victoria Research Institute.  This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au  Guest: Matilda Vaughan who is Curator of Engineering with the History & Technology team at the Museums Victoria Research Institute Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard  Sound Design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson   And if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to factdetectives@kinderling.com.au Hear it first on LiSTNR.  Listen ad-free on Kinderling.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where does light come from? How do glow sticks work? And how do sunsets get their colours?  Anika and Esther find out all the illuminating facts about light with Mei Liu from Scienceworks! This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au  Guest: Mei Liu who is an Exhibitions Experience Developer at Scienceworks. Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon Nippard  Sound Design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson   And if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to factdetectives@kinderling.com.au.  Hear it first on LiSTNR.  Listen ad-free on Kinderling.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Two Words: Blast Off! Thanks to everyone who's watched my film Gugu naGogo and shared their lovely messages of support. I'm so pleased you're enjoying it! Here are a few fun bloopers for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26wnTc3wcJU It was also pretty magical celebrating our film launch at Melbourne Planetarium. Gugu naGogo played on the large dome, surrounded by twinkly stars in a dark night sky. It was wonderful hearing people's different reactions as it played and I was so emotional afterwards. After our speeches, as a special treat, we were transported across the universe in a night sky tour. We saw stars and planets, galaxies and constellations - our collective oohs and aahs were glorious! ✨ Special thanks to astronomer Dr Tanya Hill, Kate Barnard, Sophie Oakes and Catriona Nguyen-Robertson from Scienceworks for making our first screening so special. Our community is over the moon! ⭐️

Can exercise make us smarter? How can exercise make us happy? Where does the word muscle come from? And what exercise should we do? Find out what exercise actually does to our bodies with Catriona Nguyen-Robertson from Scienceworks who fills in Anika and Dexter on all the excellent facts! This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au Guest: Catriona Nguyen-Robertson from Scienceworks Hosts: Anika and Dexter  Production: Cinnamon Nippard  Sound Design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson  And if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to factdetectives@listnr.com.au Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acknowledgement of Country// News Headlines// 7:15 - Yemurraki Egan and Naomi Kennedy-Bamblett//We'll hear a short clip of speeches from the Naarm NAIDOC March this past Friday the 8th of July, featuring Yorta Yorta, Wemba Wemba and Gunditjmara man Yemurraki Egan, and Yorta Yorta, Wiradjuri and Trawlwoolway woman Naomi Kennedy-Bamblett . Thanks to Ayan from Diaspora Blues for the recordings.  https://www.3cr.org.au/diasporablues Mondays at 2:30pm on 3CR 7:30 - Stephanie Bernard//Stephanie Bernard is a PhD student at the University of Melbourne, researching the most distant galaxies with space telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope. She joins us today to discuss the recent release of images taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, and to talk about telescope's potential to deepen our understanding of the universe. Stephanie is also an astronomy and science educator at Scienceworks, the Melbourne Planetarium, and the Victorian Space Science Education Centre. Stephanie also co-presents an astronomy podcast called Spaghettification that you can listen to here.  7:45 - Kelly and Spike//Kelly Whitworth and Spike Chippalone speak with us about the upcoming launch of Homeless in Hotels, a 3-part radio series documenting life in hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic, which premieres on 3CR on Thursday the 28th of July at 12PM. Kelly produces Radical Australia here on 3CR and is passionate about peer-produced media. Spike is a peer support worker at a Melbourne homeless health service with a lived experience of homelessness and drug use. Together, they co-hosted the former 3CR peer homelessness show, Roominations, and co-founded the Homeless Persons Union Victoria. 8:00 - Ella Shi//Ella is the Digital and Communications Organiser at the Migrant Workers Centre. She's previously worked as a community organiser, student union representative and is also a former ASU workplace delegate. She joins us today to speak about importance of the Migrant Workers 2022 Survey, and how this impacts their work and policy recommendations.  8:15 - Renuga Inpakumar//Renuga Inpakumar from Tamil Refugee Council is a young Eelam Tamil activist and Law/Arts student with a long history of organising to amplify Eelam Tamil issues. She joins us today to provide an analysis of the economic crisis and mass protests in Sri Lanka from an Eelam Tamil perspective, highlighting some important concerns that have often gone neglected in mainstream media coverage. Renuga's activism and organising has focused on issues including the return of land to Eelam Tamil people, and the recognition of Tamil Eelam and Tamil Eelam genocide, calling for those responsible to be held to account. If you're in Sydney, support the action by joining the July 24 rally at Sydney Town Hall. Songs//Thelma Plum - When It Rains It Pours

What is a moon? Why does the moon shine at night? Do other planets have moons too? Find out all the incredible facts about moons Join Anika and Dexter as they find our all the illuminating facts about moons with Sara Webb from Scienceworks. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au. Guest: Sara Webb, astronomer at Swinburne University of Technology and the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks Hosts: Anika and Dexter  Production: Cinnamon Nippard  Sound Design: Josh Newth Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson  And if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to factdetectives@kinderling.com.au.  Hear it first on LiSTNR. Listen ad-free on Kinderling.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This interview first aired on Friday the 3rd of June, 2022 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM fill-in breakfast announcer Peter D. interviews Shaban Sulejman who will be a key presenter this Sunday for an amazing event involving demonstrations and workshops at the Shepparton Library. . The demonstrations and workshops explore the past, present and future of light and will take place on Sunday June 5th from 1pm to 3pm. If you like Questacon or Scienceworks then this is the event for you! Think lasers and holograms! If you would like to join the the fun at the Shepparton Library on June 5th then contact the Goulburn Valley Libraries on 1300 374 765 or email shepparton@gvrlc.vic.gov.au. Listen to Peter D. live on One FM Sunday Afternoons from 4pm-8pm. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1.

This episode will be sure to spark your curiosity!  What is electricity? How do lightbulbs work? And why do we get a shock from static electricity?   Plug into this fun episode where Anika and Dexter investigate electricity with Tom Lang from Scienceworks who gives them all the zap-tastic facts!  This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au.  Hosts: Anika and Dexter   Production: Cinnamon Nippard   Sound Design: Josh Newth  Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson     And if YOU have a big Fact Detective question, send it to factdetectives@kinderling.com.au.     Hear it first on LiSTNR.  Listen ad-free on Kinderling.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you sick of not knowing all the answers? Well the Fact Detectives are back with their 'catchiest' topic yet - viruses. What's the difference between viruses and germs? How do they spread? And what DO they have in common with zombies!? In this episode, Anika and Dexter catch up with immunologist Catriona Nguyen-Robertson from Scienceworks. Join them as they find out all the nitty gritty facts about viruses!  This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au.  Guest: Immunologist Catriona Nguyen-Robertson from Scienceworks  Hosts: Anika and Dexter  Production and sound design: Cinnamon Nippard  Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the sun made of? Why do we get sunburnt? And why do we have a day and a night?  In this episode, Anika and Dexter catch up with Tanya Hill who is an astronomer at the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks. Join them as they zoom into all the scorching facts about the sun!  This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au.  Guest: Dr Tanya Hill who is an astronomer at the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks  Hosts: Anika and Dexter  Production and sound design: Cinnamon Nippard  Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's spent years working with children and animals (a combination many of us would steer clear of) and yet Gaye Hamilton says the transferable skills gained in secondary science education and zoo management paved the way for her varied and fascinating career and board journey. “Children and animals are equally unpredictable but also rewarding when you get the chance to stick with it,” Gaye tells Claire in this podcast. Today Gaye is Deputy Chancellor at Victoria University, Chair of the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation board and board member of Western Chances, a not-for-profit that helps young people in western Melbourne who are facing financial barriers achieve their potential. But Gaye started her professional career as a high school teacher before joining the Zoo Education Service, working at Melbourne Zoo. She then went on to become Director of Werribee Open Range Zoo before moving to Museum Victoria as Director of Scienceworks in the mid-90s, redeveloping the museum and building and opening the new Melbourne Planetarium. In 2002, Gaye became Director of Museum Operations with Museum Victoria, overseeing daily operations of Scienceworks, Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum and the Royal Exhibition Building, the position she retired from at the end of 2004. In the 1990s Gaye joined her first board with the Gould League of Victoria. There followed over the next 30 years board appointments where, as a trusted member of the western Melbourne community, Gaye has been able to indulge her passions for sport, education and the environment. This has included positions on the Old Treasury Building Committee of Management, the Queen Victoria Women's Centre Trust, the People and Parks Foundation board, the Western Bulldogs Football Club Board, the Zoos Victoria Board, the State Sports Centres Trust, the Council of Victoria University and most recently the Western Chances board and Chair of the Western Bulldogs Football Club Community Foundation board. As she tells Claire: “It's been quite the rollercoaster.”   LinkedIn: Gaye Hamilton | Claire Braund (host) Further Information:  WOB membership, events & services, please visit our website. To receive our weekly newsletter, subscribe to WOB as a Basic Member (free). Join as a Full Member for just for full access to our Board Vacancies, WOBShare (our online member platform) and more.

It's the economy stupid! On this weeks' show we blurt about:Correction - We sometimes make mistakes on the show. Here we correct our inaccuracies!Science - Sir David Attenborough and Scienceworks in MelbourneThe Federal budget - Piedom - Fattus joins us to discuss all things Collingwood Football ClubSend us feedback or comments on our socialsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6sah68y5GKhtD-uE4W-FAFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/blurtstar/

Journalist Stephen Mayne explains the short and long-term impacts of recent corporate scandals in Australia; Dr Jen reveals the best age to develop music instrument playing skills; Simone Ubaldi reviews film The Truffle Hunters; Gez and Mon have been left to their own devices for a self-proclaimed Ladies Day; Justin ‘Digga' Calverly describes how to best grow herbs in the shade; Astronomer Dr. Tanya Hill talks about the Planetarium Nights series at Scienceworks; and the week is rounded out by the Breakfasters Breakdown Quiz. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.  Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

What is lightning? Does it have a smell? Should I hide under the bed in a storm…? In this episode, The Fact Detectives get some super exciting, electric-charged facts from Rosa Zwier who is a presenter at Scienceworks. Listen now to find out what other bolts of information struck The Fact Detectives! If you love finding out fun facts about cool stuff, subscribe now for a brand new episode every fortnight. And if you love us, please rate us and leave a review. It really helps!  And if you have a big Fact Detective question, send it to factdetectives@kinderling.com.au.  A Kinderling co-production with Museums Victoria.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scienceworks Beyond Perception offers teen museum-goers an immersive experience designed by students for students. It is divided into six key areas: wrapped in spectrum, cacophony, turbulent encounters, energetic vibrations, waves at work and ripples in spacetime. It is the Spotswood museum's latest edition following a $6 million upgrade to the exhibition space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode’s features include the Year 2s talking about their visit to Scienceworks, the Year 6s reflect on their Film Night at the Sun Theatre in Yarraville, while Miss Ruth explains the latest update to the specialist points system.  Our reporters ask Wembley’s student body whether or not student requests for their new class are a good thing or not, and Mitch and Luc keep us in the loop with some upcoming dates and events to put in the diary.

This week on Breakfasters astrologer Dr. Tanya Hill, who has possibly the coolest job of any guest yet, comes in to talk about the new “Discover The Night Sky” astronomy classes at Scienceworks. Plus, the team are joined by Dr Ruan Witt of the Melbourne Tea Festival who explains the best brewing conditions for tea. Geraldine takes the lead on tearing gender reveal parties to shreds while Sarah and Jeff have very different attitudes on whether or not it's ok to walk out during a movie. Friday Funnybugger Nick Capper relives childhood memories of small town tips and underground homes much to the amusement of the Breakfasters. 

Val and Faith kick off the show on a stunning summer morning with their bike memories. We then take a look at local news including Richie Porte's win at the Tour Down Under, a reminder about the closure of the Merri Creek Walker Street bridge and Le Ride, a fascinating film about the 1928 Australasian Tour de France team coming up at ACMI later this week. We also give a shout out to the Passbox Project which is still seeking volunteers. Val recounts a story about the fascinating links between cycling and the IMF via French politics and we finish off with a list of some events coming up including; Freewheeling cycling exhibition at Scienceworks, Pushy Women, Bike Rave, and opportunities to learn to ride in Fawkner with The Squeaky Wheel. 

On this weeks program, Chris speaks to new Yarra Mayor, Cr Amanda Stone about the continuing Walmer Street Plaza impasse, will community concerns be acted upon by developers and Richard Wynne, Victorian Planning Minister, with a decision now overdue and imminent?News includes the 119th Austral Wheelrace, new look Brunswick velodrome, news from Hobsons Bay Council with Laverton Creek shared path now open between McCormack Park and State Baseball Softball Centre, and Freewheeling, a travelling exhibition from the National Museum of Australia opening this week at Scienceworks in Spotwood. In related transport news, The Atlantic's CityLab reports on the US Department of Transport releasing "a plain-language toolkit to help citizens weigh in on all kinds of projects - so they can thwart the bad ones" 

Male Teachers, Morning Mail, Social Media & Scienceworks

The unfortunately named Hagfish or Slime Eel reveals a lot about how fish evolved, remaining fairly similar to its form 300 million years ago. It has gills, but doesn't need them to breathe, so what are they for?Rewilding is the protection of natural habitat by reintroduction of native plants and animals and exclsuion of exotic species. But will it save our ecosystems?The Astronomy and Light Festival at Scienceworks in August is part of Science Week and the International Year of Light. Find out more by listening in to the show.

On this week's podcast artist Tim Sharp and his Mother Judy Sharp talk about Judy's book "Double Shot of Happiness" which recalls the tale of Tim growing up with autism, Writer/Director Brendan Cowell and actor Patrick Brammall talk about their upcoming film "Ruben Guthrie", Biggsy drops by to review Barbara Ehrenreich's "Smile or Die: How Positive Thinking Fooled America and the World" and Travis Park from Museum Victoria talks about Scienceworks and Dinosaurs. 

Melbourne Comedy Festival! Hosted by Jason Chong and Tim Whitt at Scienceworks in Melbourne.  This one is less about comedy than most.   After 2 months of festivals, Chongas and Whitt take some time off at Melbourne Scienceworks.  After attempting to drink from a hip-flask during the Planetarium presentation, they walk around the music exhibition.  There's a competition too.