Einstein A Go-Go

Dissection and discussion of science and science issues made digestible for public consumption. Find us on Facebook and Twitter! The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

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Einstein A Go-Go - 8 February 2015

Dr Shane, Dr Krystal, Dr Jen and Chris KP sprint back into the studio for the first action packed show of the year. They kick off with some fun science news on how to unboil an egg, the lake Vostok saga and tech for crying on demand. First guests: Zoran Ristovski (QUT) and Robyn Schofield (UoM) call in via a SatPhone fom the research vessel investigator. They discuss the atmospheric research they are undertaking from this amazing vessel. Second guest: James Whisstock, Director, ARC Centre of Exc...

Feb 08, 2015•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Einstein A Go-Go - 21 December 2014

It is the lost episode of 2014! This was the last show of last year, and in a way it's a good intro for those who are wanting their fix of 2015 EAGG. But really it's an excuse to say that we had issues. It is now here for your podcasting pleasure! This episode is basically all about Dr Shane, Dr Jennifer Henry, Dr Jen, Dr Krystal, Dr Katherine, Dr Chromo, Dr Ray going through their favourite pieces of science of the year & what they want for Christmas. Dr Lauren also calls in to chat about h...

Dec 21, 2014•51 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Einstein A Go-Go - 14 December 2014

Dr Shane, Dr Krystal and Chris KP go back in time for this penultimate episode. The theme of the show is to "take three items back in time" that could positively influence future culture. The team discuss taking back the thin lens formula, the concept of zero, penicillin, parabola shape, a battery and more. News topics cover the amount of plastic in the oceans, new CSIRO RV Investigator ship and how dragonflies use the predictive flight method to hunt their prey. Program page: http://www.rrr.org...

Dec 14, 2014•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Einstein A Go-Go - 7 December 2014

Dr Lauren and Dr Krystal join Dr Shane in the studio, they're also joined by Dr Katherine.Professor Sharon Lewin, Melburnian of the year 2014 - on the line from Mexico discussing HIV prevention and treatment.In news, scientific tours of Fukishima - studying the uranium in the core; controversial Nobel prize winner James Watson sells his Nobel prize; prehistoric engraving dated at 500,000 years; still an alarmingly high number of infants sleeping in high SIDS risk environments; and fungus.

Dec 07, 2014•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Einstein A Go-Go - 30 November 2014

Einstein A Go Go - 30th November Andrea from the BOM, Dr Lauren, Chris KP, Dr Shane and Liv on Twitter. News Items: New weather reporting methods, The mechanics in drinking of cats and dogs, Permeability of graphene, new geo-engineering experiments. First Guest: Svenja Kratz is an interdisciplinary artist who utilises traditional and experimental bio-art practices to explore the impact of new technologies and science on concepts of the self, other and the body. Current exhibition until 21st Febu...

Nov 30, 2014•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Einstein A Go-Go - 23 November 2014

This week Dr Shane, Dr Krystal and Dr Jennifer Henry talk about comparing genomes, behavioral changes in the children of stressed parents and how to manage a probe when it's orbiting Pluto. Guests this week include Mark Levinson, director of the new film about the Higgs boson: Particle Fever. Dr James Godwin from the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) at Monash University speaks about his research around salamander transgenic technology. Lastly, Tas Powis and Steven Sammut, Monash...

Nov 23, 2014•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Einstein A Go-Go - 16 November 2014

Dr Shane, Dr Jen and Dr Lauren bring you... science! Biodegradeable drones, Madagascan Hissing Cockroaches being operated by remote control, the Philae landing on comet 67P/C-G, and the Australian Weather Calendar 2015 . The team talk to Ashley Hay, editor of The Best Australian Science Writing 2014 . Now in its fourth year, this popular and acclaimed anthology steps inside the nation's laboratories and its finest scientific and literary minds. Featuring prominent authors such as Tim Flannery, J...

Nov 16, 2014•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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