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Organic farming is better for the planet, right? This week Dr Shane, Dr Ray and Dr Scarlett (with Dr Gracie beaming in from the USA) learn that the answer is mostly yes, but that it’s more complicated than first thought. Thankfully, calculating the behaviour of three or more celestial bodies is still as complicated as we always knew, and the human brain remains one of the great mysteries (even if half of it is removed). Guests this week include Dr Jiadong Mao and Dr Saritha Kodikara from Melbourne Integrative Genomics - School of Mathematics and Statistics (University of Melbourne) who share their research on big health data and the importance of open source computing in their field, while PhD student Pratyush Kollepara (La Tobe University) talks about modelling infectious diseases with math and the ethics of determining the most effective solution to disease control. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrr.org.au%2Fprogram%2Feinstein-a-go-go%2F&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132736445&sdata=p0txWt0U%2BVGqtqI%2FvqIkjjgz5rRaU%2F2Xyf%2FKoChnczQ%3D&reserved=0 Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132746436&sdata=8J0UHGA9%2FP56AEsZIX87Hkk2geDzK13J3HjD1daCK40%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132756436&sdata=PKiB3gdVDlyRKEpjcLdIzfeVlX7crU%2FTAuBERF1WmZ4%3D&reserved=0
Dr Shane is joined this week by co-host Dr Susi. In science news Star Trek improves ChatGPT Maths - Healthcare and Insulin - Avi Loeb. Guests are Alex Ritter a PhD Candidate from The University of Melbourne who talks about Dark Matter; Georgia Caruana a PhD Candidate & Research Coordinator from The University of Melbourne and Melbourne Health who talks about Bipolar Disorder and Bipolar Day; and Dr. Taya Collyer from Monash University who talks about Healthcare Statistics. Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including: Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrr.org.au%2Fprogram%2Feinstein-a-go-go%2F&data=04%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%40walwil.com%7C5155d89bb8674192a19408d9887ccd8e%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637690891874917090%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ahP%2B1Nc18r3WJWc%2BdDE8RtcvxnsNFlYSIEcNA8sic7E%3D&reserved=0 Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=04%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%40walwil.com%7C5155d89bb8674192a19408d9887ccd8e%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637690891874927047%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=nErwU2wfo9kY9S6o4levI3KAjbJ3jDlTnXzKRuAkho4%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=04%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%40walwil.com%7C5155d89bb8674192a19408d9887ccd8e%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637690891874927047%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Ci09YztXae9%2FL6VzpOeT%2FaTik6%2B4zCWF2qvo6DbZd8k%3D&reserved=0 and live every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.
Dr Shane is joined in the studio by Dr Jen and Dr Euan, sharing their science news of the week. This week’s guests are Renee Grace Key, a PhD student from Swinburne University, talking about dark matter and if it really is Stephen Hawking’s prediction of a tiny black hole; Jack Atkin-Smith, a veterinary surgeon at Swan Hill Vet Clinic talks about blood transfusions for dogs; and Jacinta Agius, a PhD candidate from La Trobe University, discusses research on anti-viral strategies against Haliotid herpesvirus in Australian abalone.
Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Drs Linden and Hayley for the latest science news. Dr Francesco Ricci from the Department of Microbiology at Monash University discusses how scientists work to understand how life adapts to extreme environments and how life that thrives in these environments can help save the Great Barrier Reef. Professor Nicole Bell, President of The Australian Institute of Physics and researcher at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics at The University of Melbourne shows us how research into neutrinos and dark matter helps us understand our universe, and that Australia is heavily involved in this work. Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including: Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrr.org.au%2Fprogram%2Feinstein-a-go-go%2F&data=04%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%40walwil.com%7C5155d89bb8674192a19408d9887ccd8e%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637690891874917090%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ahP%2B1Nc18r3WJWc%2BdDE8RtcvxnsNFlYSIEcNA8sic7E%3D&reserved=0 Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=04%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%40walwil.com%7C5155d89bb8674192a19408d9887ccd8e%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637690891874927047%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=nErwU2wfo9kY9S6o4levI3KAjbJ3jDlTnXzKRuAkho4%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=04%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%40walwil.com%7C5155d89bb8674192a19408d9887ccd8e%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637690891874927047%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Ci09YztXae9%2FL6VzpOeT%2FaTik6%2B4zCWF2qvo6DbZd8k%3D&reserved=0
Dr Shane is joined by EAGG regulars Dr Suzi, Chris KP and Dr Scarlett, Alongside them this week are 3 amazing guests. DR CHRIS FREELANCE Biologist, Science communicator and Manager of the Melbourne Histology Platform, shares insight into Histology and the research and analysis underway examining microanatomy. JACINDA O’CONNOR PhD Student – Monash University, discusses the Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF) project, and data surrounding climate change related rising sea levels. DR SAMANTHA MOONEY Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from the Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre at Epworth, discusses Endometriosis and an important upcoming Endometriosis symposium. The team share other science news relating to time travel, climate change, classical music and mathematics, and the science of experience.
Dr Susie, Dr Euan and Dr Shane talk to guest Dr Paul Gurr from the Dept. Chemical Engineering at the University of Melbourne about the delicate task of cornea surgery. Currently only 1 in 70 patients with corneal disease receive the necessary surgery. Bioengineers are develop a fully synthetic cornea to address the short supply of cornea in Australia and worldwide. The team then talk to Dr Sophie Holland about SAEF: , who's current project focuses on how microbes in Antarctic soils meet their energy, carbon and water needs, and how these microbial communities are influenced by climate change. Sophie is particularly interested in aerotrophs - bacteria that can “live on air” by harnessing energy from trace gases in the atmosphere.
1st guest: The Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas, Minister for Health, Minister for Health Infrastructure, Minister for Ambulance Services. Discuss a recent poll regarding women’s pain. 2nd guest: Dr Madison Paton, Senior Research Fellow at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) Discuss new stem and cell therapies for brain protection in babies and children to prevent Cerebral Palsy. 3rd guest: A/Prof Stephanie Filbay Principal Res Fel - Health, Exercise & Sports Med Physiotherapy. New treatments for damaged AC joints, the main stabilising ligament in the knee. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttp-253A-252F-252Fwww.rrr.org.au-252Fprogram-252Feinstein-2Da-2Dgo-2Dgo-252F-26data-3D02-257C01-257CDavid.Maggs-25402wglobal.com-257Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee-257Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e-257C0-257C0-257C637301955132736445-26sdata-3Dp0txWt0U-252BVGqtqI-252FvqIkjjgz5rRaU-252F2Xyf-252FKoChnczQ-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=ASCsuTNVwTvNF5Q8S2PRkUcMK86mkLXvY0f2R7_SI3U&m=S-Bo5_6sb98iqBUkLvhX9rE0OHZ9sCv8xhaD6F34TIA&s=Ae0xsCY-q7cv174xsWg1sJ2aW6U2M7tzA4rebcGagxI&e= Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.facebook.com-252FEinstein-2DA-2DGo-2DGo-2D367378387693-26data-3D02-257C01-257CDavid.Maggs-25402wglobal.com-257Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee-257Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e-257C0-257C0-257C637301955132746436-26sdata-3D8J0UHGA9-252FP56AEsZIX87Hkk2geDzK13J3HjD1daCK40-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=ASCsuTNVwTvNF5Q8S2PRkUcMK86mkLXvY0f2R7_SI3U&m=CPmfoyz5E2yF1XiHWoXBtz0WlE1m183Or29bqn8kCbgFwhE960-km8hDqfaJVT5u&s=-gBCzba87VILsjUHfEFd5tvRDA4U4-dT5ATq5tKOA_Y&e= Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Ftwitter.com-252Feinstein-5Fagogo-26data-3D02-257C01-257CDavid.Maggs-25402wglobal.com-257Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee-257Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e-257C0-257C0-257C637301955132756436-26sdata-3DPKiB3gdVDlyRKEpjcLdIzfeVlX7crU-252FTAuBERF1WmZ4-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=ASCsuTNVwTvNF5Q8S2PRkUcMK86mkLXvY0f2R7_SI3U&m=CPmfoyz5E2yF1XiHWoXBtz0WlE1m183Or29bqn8kCbgFwhE960-km8hDqfaJVT5u&s=JCpWylv07SBpGFA8bnRoHy2O2GHPuWpclnLT-IGudKg&e=
Associate Professor Fabio A. Capitanio, School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University, tells us all about his research into Mountain belts and the large earthquakes they host; Dr Harshini Weerasinghe and Dr Francios Olivier, Monash University discuss their research into new ways to combat the threats posed by fungal pathogens in the future; Plus, in weekly science news, the team discusses concerning pollution levels of deep sea plastics, the last flight of the Mars helicopter and a reproduction study of Fruit Flies. With presenter Dr Laura, Dr Scarlett and Dr Ray. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrr.org.au%2Fprogram%2Feinstein-a-go-go%2F&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132736445&sdata=p0txWt0U%2BVGqtqI%2FvqIkjjgz5rRaU%2F2Xyf%2FKoChnczQ%3D&reserved=0 Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132746436&sdata=8J0UHGA9%2FP56AEsZIX87Hkk2geDzK13J3HjD1daCK40%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132756436&sdata=PKiB3gdVDlyRKEpjcLdIzfeVlX7crU%2FTAuBERF1WmZ4%3D&reserved=0
When Dr Shane is away… the show goes on as normal because it’s very well organised! This week Chris KP and Dr Susi discussed how an acid in our blood helps determine the construction of our retinal cones, plus Dr Emma Bennett from School of Biological Sciences at Monash University shared her work looking at the impact of wind farms on micro-bats and other wildlife. Michael Mews from the School of Physics, University of Melbourne, went deep into his subterranean experiments using sodium-Iodide with active background rejection to better understand dark matter. We also spoke to Rebecca Russell Saunders from Wesley College to tell us about her students designing space settlements at the University of Queensland, as part of the Australian Space Design Competition. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrr.org.au%2Fprogram%2Feinstein-a-go-go%2F&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132736445&sdata=p0txWt0U%2BVGqtqI%2FvqIkjjgz5rRaU%2F2Xyf%2FKoChnczQ%3D&reserved=0 Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132746436&sdata=8J0UHGA9%2FP56AEsZIX87Hkk2geDzK13J3HjD1daCK40%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132756436&sdata=PKiB3gdVDlyRKEpjcLdIzfeVlX7crU%2FTAuBERF1WmZ4%3D&reserved=0
Science is vastly more impactful if it is shared, and this week Dr Euan and Dr Jen and Dr Shane jump look at the connections between policy, sciences and community. Have you ever wondered how science is translated into interactive, inspiring exhibitions? This is the work of experience developers and Melbourne Museums’ Mei Liu joins the show to expand on the intersection of science and experience (while also previewing her latest creation: Air Playground at Scienceworks). If that doesn’t get you out of bed, imagine you medically couldn’t. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or 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 of plant sciences at Monash University), and her daughter Eliza Charley (who lives with the disease) have teamed up to identify knowledge gaps; investigate treatment options; and highlight the serious underfunding of sorely needed research. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrr.org.au%2Fprogram%2Feinstein-a-go-go%2F&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132736445&sdata=p0txWt0U%2BVGqtqI%2FvqIkjjgz5rRaU%2F2Xyf%2FKoChnczQ%3D&reserved=0 Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132746436&sdata=8J0UHGA9%2FP56AEsZIX87Hkk2geDzK13J3HjD1daCK40%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132756436&sdata=PKiB3gdVDlyRKEpjcLdIzfeVlX7crU%2FTAuBERF1WmZ4%3D&reserved=0
Presenter Dr Shane brings the latest science news; Professor Claire Wakefield, Director, Collaborate Against Cancer Initiative, at the Minderoo Foundation talks about the dangers of vaping and shows the efforts towards campaigns to stop young people from taking up the habit; Tian Du, PhD Candidate at the Charles Perkins Centre at the University Sydney discusses venoms and the process of accessing treatment; Ryan Hickmott, PhD Candidate at RMIT University talks about the structure of brains and how the folding comes about; and Caerwen Beaton, PhD Candidate at the Perron Institute at Curtin Univeristy dives into the science of concussions. Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including: Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrr.org.au%2Fprogram%2Feinstein-a-go-go%2F&data=04%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%40walwil.com%7C5155d89bb8674192a19408d9887ccd8e%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637690891874917090%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ahP%2B1Nc18r3WJWc%2BdDE8RtcvxnsNFlYSIEcNA8sic7E%3D&reserved=0 Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=04%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%40walwil.com%7C5155d89bb8674192a19408d9887ccd8e%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637690891874927047%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=nErwU2wfo9kY9S6o4levI3KAjbJ3jDlTnXzKRuAkho4%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=04%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%40walwil.com%7C5155d89bb8674192a19408d9887ccd8e%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637690891874927047%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Ci09YztXae9%2FL6VzpOeT%2FaTik6%2B4zCWF2qvo6DbZd8k%3D&reserved=0
Dr Shane is joined in the studio by Chris KP and Scarlett, and Graci from Texas, sharing science news about unique animal smells, how hummingbirds negotiate small spaces and exciting solutions to manage methane emissions from solid waste to meet climate goals. Graci also shares a few research studies looking at the topic of awkwardness, and how long a silence needs to be to become an awkward silence. Professor Pierluigi Mancarella from University of Melbourne was an invited guest, talking about exciting new ways to integrate renewable energy sources into the power grid in a stable and efficient way. Another invited guest was Dr Flora Hui from Centre for Eye Research Australia, talking about how a routinely available vitamin supplement could boost the eye's energy production to combat neurodegenerative diseases such as glaucoma.
Dr Shane is joined this week by EAGG colleague Dr Suzi. As well as science news, the team is joined by an eclectic mix of guests. DR MICHALIS HADJIKAKOU Deakin University, discusses the complex dynamics and varied environmental impacts relating to food production. OLLY DOVE PhD Candidate University of Tasmania joins Dr Shane to discuss her work regarding foraging behaviour of sea birds. ASHLEIGH GEIGER University of Adelaide & the SAHMRI gene editing program, shares insight into Retinitis pigmentosa (RP). The team also share some science news relating to the connection between marathons and myelin production, and Dr Shane provides an update regarding his most recent purchase (and love) of solar panels.
Hosts: Dr Ailee, Dr Scarlet and Dr Shane. News Items: Spooktacular Space: Things that go bump in the night, glacial bubble spa, animal menopause. 1st guest: Amy Winship PhD, ARC DECRA Fellow, Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology Monash University. Cancer therapies, like chemotherapy, can cause devastating side-effects for young female survivors, such as infertility and early menopause. Now, immunotherapies are revolutionising cancer therapy: they activate the patient’s immune system to target and kill tumour cells. Because they are so effective, patients are receiving these drugs before the full spectrum of side-effects have been tested. Since women are often excluded from clinical trials of new cancer therapies, the impacts of immunotherapies on the female reproductive and endocrine systems, in particular, were unknown. 2nd guest: Associate Professor Atul Malhotra, Consultant Neonatologist & Head, Early Neurodevelopment Clinic, Monash Children's Hospital. Intensive care for sick or premature newborn babies has advanced tremendously in the last few decades. Improved survival of the most vulnerable babies, however, is associated with increased risk of long-term complications of their lungs, brain, heart and other organs. 3rd guest: Paula Wasiak Senior Research Technical Officer – Penguins Phillip Island Nature Parks. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttp-253A-252F-252Fwww.rrr.org.au-252Fprogram-252Feinstein-2Da-2Dgo-2Dgo-252F-26data-3D02-257C01-257CDavid.Maggs-25402wglobal.com-257Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee-257Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e-257C0-257C0-257C637301955132736445-26sdata-3Dp0txWt0U-252BVGqtqI-252FvqIkjjgz5rRaU-252F2Xyf-252FKoChnczQ-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=ASCsuTNVwTvNF5Q8S2PRkUcMK86mkLXvY0f2R7_SI3U&m=S-Bo5_6sb98iqBUkLvhX9rE0OHZ9sCv8xhaD6F34TIA&s=Ae0xsCY-q7cv174xsWg1sJ2aW6U2M7tzA4rebcGagxI&e= Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.facebook.com-252FEinstein-2DA-2DGo-2DGo-2D367378387693-26data-3D02-257C01-257CDavid.Maggs-25402wglobal.com-257Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee-257Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e-257C0-257C0-257C637301955132746436-26sdata-3D8J0UHGA9-252FP56AEsZIX87Hkk2geDzK13J3HjD1daCK40-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=ASCsuTNVwTvNF5Q8S2PRkUcMK86mkLXvY0f2R7_SI3U&m=CPmfoyz5E2yF1XiHWoXBtz0WlE1m183Or29bqn8kCbgFwhE960-km8hDqfaJVT5u&s=-gBCzba87VILsjUHfEFd5tvRDA4U4-dT5ATq5tKOA_Y&e= Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Ftwitter.com-252Feinstein-5Fagogo-26data-3D02-257C01-257CDavid.Maggs-25402wglobal.com-257Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee-257Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e-257C0-257C0-257C637301955132756436-26sdata-3DPKiB3gdVDlyRKEpjcLdIzfeVlX7crU-252FTAuBERF1WmZ4-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=ASCsuTNVwTvNF5Q8S2PRkUcMK86mkLXvY0f2R7_SI3U&m=CPmfoyz5E2yF1XiHWoXBtz0WlE1m183Or29bqn8kCbgFwhE960-km8hDqfaJVT5u&s=JCpWylv07SBpGFA8bnRoHy2O2GHPuWpclnLT-IGudKg&e=
Cintya Dharmayanti, Center for Pharmaceutical Innovation, University of South Australia, discusses her cancer drug research work that uses nanoparticles as a delivery system; Dr. Kelsey Pool, LaFroy Research Fellow, University of Western Australia, discusses her research work on the causes and consequences of reproductive disorders in humans and animals; Matthew Shaw, CSIRO, discusses his research work exploring the possibility of extracting metals from rocks in outer space; Melissa Papini, Curtin University Perrin Institute, tells us about her research work on understanding the mechanisms and outcomes of brain injuries. With presenter Dr. Shane. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrr.org.au%2Fprogram%2Feinstein-a-go-go%2F&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132736445&sdata=p0txWt0U%2BVGqtqI%2FvqIkjjgz5rRaU%2F2Xyf%2FKoChnczQ%3D&reserved=0 Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132746436&sdata=8J0UHGA9%2FP56AEsZIX87Hkk2geDzK13J3HjD1daCK40%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132756436&sdata=PKiB3gdVDlyRKEpjcLdIzfeVlX7crU%2FTAuBERF1WmZ4%3D&reserved=0
Each year the Australian Institute of Policy and Science select the most inspiring young leaders in science and this week Dr Lauren and Dr Shane bring two of the latest cohort to the airwaves! A/Prof Kate Nguyen from the Innovative Fire and Façade Engineering Group at RMIT is breaking new ground in the development of new building materials that are both sustainable and fire-resistant. In contrast, Dr Adam Culvenor (La Trobe University) is leading new work in the prevention and management of early-onset knee arthritis in young adults following ACL injury and reconstruction. Listen-in to hear directly from two leaders who will shape a generation of Australian science. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrr.org.au%2Fprogram%2Feinstein-a-go-go%2F&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132736445&sdata=p0txWt0U%2BVGqtqI%2FvqIkjjgz5rRaU%2F2Xyf%2FKoChnczQ%3D&reserved=0 Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132746436&sdata=8J0UHGA9%2FP56AEsZIX87Hkk2geDzK13J3HjD1daCK40%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132756436&sdata=PKiB3gdVDlyRKEpjcLdIzfeVlX7crU%2FTAuBERF1WmZ4%3D&reserved=0
News Items: Hotest September ever on record, Australian Bird of the Year 1st guest: Elana Forbes PhD Candidate (Clinical Neuropsychology), Provisional Psychologist. Autism and ADHD are prevalent and highly co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorders. 2nd guest: Dr Carolien van de Sandt, 2023 Young Tall Poppy and Biomedical Research Doherty Institute. Disease outcomes and variation in immune response across the human lifcycle. 3rd guest: Dr Grace Lawrence Research Associate Swinburne University of Technology Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing. “My research focuses on dark matter, which comprises 26% of our universe, and is studied through a plethora of observed, simulated and theoretical approaches.” Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttp-253A-252F-252Fwww.rrr.org.au-252Fprogram-252Feinstein-2Da-2Dgo-2Dgo-252F-26data-3D02-257C01-257CDavid.Maggs-25402wglobal.com-257Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee-257Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e-257C0-257C0-257C637301955132736445-26sdata-3Dp0txWt0U-252BVGqtqI-252FvqIkjjgz5rRaU-252F2Xyf-252FKoChnczQ-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=ASCsuTNVwTvNF5Q8S2PRkUcMK86mkLXvY0f2R7_SI3U&m=S-Bo5_6sb98iqBUkLvhX9rE0OHZ9sCv8xhaD6F34TIA&s=Ae0xsCY-q7cv174xsWg1sJ2aW6U2M7tzA4rebcGagxI&e= Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132746436&sdata=8J0UHGA9%2FP56AEsZIX87Hkk2geDzK13J3HjD1daCK40%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132756436&sdata=PKiB3gdVDlyRKEpjcLdIzfeVlX7crU%2FTAuBERF1WmZ4%3D&reserved=0
This week Dr Shane is joined by co-hosts Drs Jen and Euan. In science news: UNICEF report on child displacement due to climate and Australian Bird of the Year. Elana Forbes from Monash University talks about Autism and ADHD; Dr Carolien van de Sandt from the Doherty Institute talks about viruses; and Dr Grace Lawrence from Swinburne University of Technology talks about dark matter. Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including: Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://www.facebook.com/Einstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693 X (formerly Twitter): Einstein-A-Go-Go https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo and live every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.
In this special episode, Dr Shane and Dr Linden are joined by three science communication students Rolly, Ryan and Lilli from the University of Melbourne in hosting the show and sharing science news. First up is Ryan, talking about how the earth will look like in 250 million year and the geology of pluto. Next, Rolly shares some facts about fatty liver disease in chickens and how hot air balloons are able to stay up in the air. Last but not least, Lilly discusses exoskeletons that make you run faster and the “Space Race 2.0” – the new race to manufacturing on the moon. Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including: Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://www.facebook.com/Einstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693 X (formerly Twitter): Einstein-A-Go-Go https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo and live every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.
Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Dr Susi and Dr Laura for the latest science news; Dr Marianne Coleman from the Deptartment of Optometry and Vision Sciences, University of Melbourne/National Vision Research Institute, Australian College of Optometry explains how to improve the eye test experience for people living with dementia by providing dementia-friendly eyecare; Dr Ellen Cottingham, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Melbourne talks about new technologies to reduce populations of invasive species in Australia; and Dr Marissa Parrott, Senior Conservation Biologist, Zoos Victoria chats about fighting extinction, and how you can help wildlife. Dr Parrott introduces 'moth tracker' where you can take a photo of a moth, which is then verifed by Zoos Victoria and mapped to aid conservation! Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including: Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrr.org.au%2Fprogram%2Feinstein-a-go-go%2F&data=04%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%40walwil.com%7C5155d89bb8674192a19408d9887ccd8e%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637690891874917090%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ahP%2B1Nc18r3WJWc%2BdDE8RtcvxnsNFlYSIEcNA8sic7E%3D&reserved=0 Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=04%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%40walwil.com%7C5155d89bb8674192a19408d9887ccd8e%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637690891874927047%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=nErwU2wfo9kY9S6o4levI3KAjbJ3jDlTnXzKRuAkho4%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=04%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%40walwil.com%7C5155d89bb8674192a19408d9887ccd8e%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637690891874927047%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Ci09YztXae9%2FL6VzpOeT%2FaTik6%2B4zCWF2qvo6DbZd8k%3D&reserved=0
Dr Shane interviews Dr Alice Terrill from Monash University whose research seeks to rationalise antibiotic dosing regimens using different laboratory techniques, combined with modelling to characterise bacterial responses to antibiotics over time. Next up is Bec Russell Saunders, a Science Teacher from Wesley College who has taught in both public and independent sectors. Bec discusses biology and chemistry teaching in the classroom and instilling a love of science in students. Gracie dials in from Texas to share some science news about innovative ways to recycle plastics, and Sarah and Chris in the studio reveal some insights from research about why cats go crazy over tuna, and what shoes we used to wear as ancient humans.
Dr Shane is joined by EAGG regulars Dr Euan and Dr Jen. Alongside them this week are 3 amazing guests. DR DANIEL HEATH Biomedical Engineering - University of Melbourne, shares updates regarding cardiovascular disease and manufacturing developments regarding biomaterials to support organ transplant. TAMRIN BARTA Provisional Psychologist and PhD Candidate Monash University, joins the team to discuss Huntington’s disease. ADAM PASCALE Chief scientist in the seismology research center Melbourne, joins the team to share insight into Seismology, earthquakes, and related technologies. The team then share some science news relating to Chemical trails and bees, and tweaks being made to cut down the use of single use cutlery.
Associate Professor Gemma Sharp, Head of Body Image & Eating Disorders Research in the Department of Neuroscience at Monash University, discusses her upcoming public lecture on body image, eating disorders and artificial intelligence; Dr Tanya Hill, Museums Victoria Research Institute Curator of Astronomy, tells us all about the shows she develops for the Melbourne Planetarium; Associate Professor Laura Downie , Dame Kate Campbell Fellow and Associate Professor, Department of Optometry and Vision Science and Dr Holly Chinner, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Melbourne discuss recent work in dynamically tracking immune cells in the cornea of living humans which has revealed new evidence that the sentinels guarding the healthy human cornea from pathogens and inflammation are T cells; Plus, in weekly science news, the team discusses how the new room temperature superconductor LK-99 finding is not reproducible and Dogs producing tears when reunited with their owner. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr Susi and Chris KP. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrr.org.au%2Fprogram%2Feinstein-a-go-go%2F&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132736445&sdata=p0txWt0U%2BVGqtqI%2FvqIkjjgz5rRaU%2F2Xyf%2FKoChnczQ%3D&reserved=0 Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132746436&sdata=8J0UHGA9%2FP56AEsZIX87Hkk2geDzK13J3HjD1daCK40%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132756436&sdata=PKiB3gdVDlyRKEpjcLdIzfeVlX7crU%2FTAuBERF1WmZ4%3D&reserved=0
Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Dr Ray and Dr Linden for the latest science news; Assistant Professor Clarice D. Aiello from the Quantum Biology Tech Lab at UCLA explains how nature may be following quantum mechanics for its biological processes; Jonathan How, Senior Meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology discusses El Niño and how bushfire outlooks are assessed; Monica Bello, Head of Arts at CERN and Tilly Boleyn, Head of Curatorial at Science Gallery Melbourne talk about the Dark Matters exhibition at Science Gallery Melbourne and the dialogues and crossovers between science and art. These collaborations open the door between scientists in the lab and artists, allowing complex scientific ideas to be communicated in an accessible way to the public. Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including: Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrr.org.au%2Fprogram%2Feinstein-a-go-go%2F&data=04%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%40walwil.com%7C5155d89bb8674192a19408d9887ccd8e%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637690891874917090%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ahP%2B1Nc18r3WJWc%2BdDE8RtcvxnsNFlYSIEcNA8sic7E%3D&reserved=0 Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=04%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%40walwil.com%7C5155d89bb8674192a19408d9887ccd8e%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637690891874927047%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=nErwU2wfo9kY9S6o4levI3KAjbJ3jDlTnXzKRuAkho4%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=04%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%40walwil.com%7C5155d89bb8674192a19408d9887ccd8e%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637690891874927047%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Ci09YztXae9%2FL6VzpOeT%2FaTik6%2B4zCWF2qvo6DbZd8k%3D&reserved=0
Dr Shane and Dr Laura present a special show about bowel cancer, in colaboration with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and Austin Health. Featuring guests: DR. LISA MIELKE - Laboratory Head, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute MARINA YAKOU - Final year PhD candidate supervised by Dr Mielke PROFESSOR VIJAYARAGAVAN MURALIDHARAN - Professor of Surgery and Precinct Head of the department of Surgery, Austin Precinct as well as the Director of HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery Unit, Austin Health Dr Laura also shares some news about drosophila research focusing on factors that induce virgin births, and how this knowledge can be applied to pest populations to reduce their spontaneous reproduction.
This week the team are in the studio, focussing on the importance of Organ Donations, including some heartwarming personal experiences. Dr Shane is joined in the studio this week by EAGG colleague Dr Laura and Dr Suzie. DR ROHIT D’COSTA DonateLife Victoria’s State Medical Director and an Intensive Care Specialist, brings his experience around the Organ donation practice, and explains how people can get involved. REBECCA ZAPPIA, shares her personal experience of her husband Peter Zappia, who became a donor in 2019, and the impact it has had on her life since, as well as numerous others. JESSICA CHAPPELL a liver transplant recipient explains how donation saved her life, and the lasting impacts it has had on her life and mindset since the process. The team also cover science news, with topics ranging from earthquake prediction methods, the impact of trauma on flies, dark matter and the accuracy of the new Christopher Nolan film, focussing on J. Robert Oppenheimer
Dr Shane and Chris KP geek out over astrophysics with Prof. Virginia Kilborn and Dr Suzie Sheehy. Who discuss what makes up a galaxy and address the exciting question - do dark galaxies exist? Then Dr Emily Edwards and Johanna B Kelly discuss newborn screening. World class standard is to test for 80 diseases in the newborn heel prick test. In Australia we currently test for 28, as we haven't updated our testing since the 1990s. Labor confirmed their election promise of $38.4 million on April 6th 2022, to “end the testing lottery” of our very outdated Newborn Screening policy. Unfortunately, a federal budget senate hearing announced that Labor is no longer implementing this world class national newborn screening program of 80 diseases, budgeted for rollout in 2023. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrr.org.au%2Fprogram%2Feinstein-a-go-go%2F&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132736445&sdata=p0txWt0U%2BVGqtqI%2FvqIkjjgz5rRaU%2F2Xyf%2FKoChnczQ%3D&reserved=0 Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132746436&sdata=8J0UHGA9%2FP56AEsZIX87Hkk2geDzK13J3HjD1daCK40%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132756436&sdata=PKiB3gdVDlyRKEpjcLdIzfeVlX7crU%2FTAuBERF1WmZ4%3D&reserved=0
Hosts: Dr Shane, Dr Jen. 1st guest: Dr Jane Melville AM, Senior Curator of Terrestrial Vertebrates Museums Victoria Research Institute. Jane's research combines field-based studies on reptiles and amphibians across conservation, genetics, ecology, taxonomy and evolution. Currently, her research focuses on revising the taxonomy of agamid lizards by integrating genetic and morphological information. She is also studying the evolutionary basis of morphological and ecological diversity in dragon lizards. 2nd guest: Dr Michelle Dunn Swinburne University. Encouraging women in engineering, Building a telescope on the moon. 3rd guest: Associate Professor Tatiana Kameneva School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies Swinburne University of Technology. Associate Professor Tatiana Kameneva works on the development of new stimulation methods that can be used across a broad range of medical bionics applications. 4th guest: Dr Erica Tandori Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology/ School of Biomedical Sciences Monash University. A legally blind visual artist creating multisensory multimodal exhibitions about biomedicine for people with blindness, low vision and diverse needs. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttp-253A-252F-252Fwww.rrr.org.au-252Fprogram-252Feinstein-2Da-2Dgo-2Dgo-252F-26data-3D02-257C01-257CDavid.Maggs-25402wglobal.com-257Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee-257Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e-257C0-257C0-257C637301955132736445-26sdata-3Dp0txWt0U-252BVGqtqI-252FvqIkjjgz5rRaU-252F2Xyf-252FKoChnczQ-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=ASCsuTNVwTvNF5Q8S2PRkUcMK86mkLXvY0f2R7_SI3U&m=S-Bo5_6sb98iqBUkLvhX9rE0OHZ9sCv8xhaD6F34TIA&s=Ae0xsCY-q7cv174xsWg1sJ2aW6U2M7tzA4rebcGagxI&e= Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132746436&sdata=8J0UHGA9%2FP56AEsZIX87Hkk2geDzK13J3HjD1daCK40%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132756436&sdata=PKiB3gdVDlyRKEpjcLdIzfeVlX7crU%2FTAuBERF1WmZ4%3D&reserved=0
Associate Professor Mike Armour, PhD Associate Professor in Reproductive Health, Higher Degree Research Director, NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, discusses his work with treatments for endometriosis including a clinical trial of medicinal cannabis for pain relief; Regular guest Dr Graci, tells us some amazing facts about sharks; Dr Susi Seibt, Research Scientist in Vascular Biophysics, CSL, discusses her research involving the development of microfluidic devices; Plus, in weekly science news, the team discusses cholesterol as a nonstick solution, mother Dolphin to calf communication, low-frequency gravitational waves and lower productivity of Nobel prize winners after their win. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Scarlett, Dr Ray and Dr Graci
Humans love moving groundwater around, so much so it turns out we’ve shifted the planet’s pole by almost a metre in the last 20 years. Thankfully we have Dr Shane, Dr Sarah and Dr Ailie to unpack this for us this week. Monash University Postdoctoral Associate Dr Amy Liu also joins the show to talk about cryptic species (things that can only be conclusively identified through molecular analysis) and Associate Professor Misty Jenkins AO from the Brain Cancer Centre at WEHI discusses her career and advocacy for both women in science and our indigenous community. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrr.org.au%2Fprogram%2Feinstein-a-go-go%2F&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132736445&sdata=p0txWt0U%2BVGqtqI%2FvqIkjjgz5rRaU%2F2Xyf%2FKoChnczQ%3D&reserved=0 Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEinstein-A-Go-Go-367378387693&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132746436&sdata=8J0UHGA9%2FP56AEsZIX87Hkk2geDzK13J3HjD1daCK40%3D&reserved=0 Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Feinstein_agogo&data=02%7C01%7CDavid.Maggs%402wglobal.com%7Cb3bc4953f2824f93b7f208d826c067ee%7Ccdffb2cf96864fe1ae6424e2074f2a7e%7C0%7C0%7C637301955132756436&sdata=PKiB3gdVDlyRKEpjcLdIzfeVlX7crU%2FTAuBERF1WmZ4%3D&reserved=0
