Julie McInnes, Australian Antarctic Division, tells us about her experiences of living and working on Macquarie Island; Amy Shira Teitel, a co-host for the Discovery Channel's online DNews channel discusses her new book about women in space. And in weekly science news, the team discuss the problem of native animals killed by pet cats, Whale songs and the Einsteinium element. With presenters Dr. Shane, Lauren, Jen and Chris KP.
Feb 14, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 280
The team discuss mechanisms associated with exercise, obesity, type 2 diabetes and cancer, with Professor Mark A Febbraio from Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Eden Febbraio, who is contemplating a career of her own in science. The team then head south to explore how the human impact on biodiversity is assessed and mitigated in Australia’s Antarctic territories with Chief Scientist Dirk Welsford of the Australian Antarctic Division. To wrap up, a spokesperson from the Lost Dogs H...
Feb 07, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 279
On the show this week are Stacey, Ailie, Anu and Shane who discuss what's been in the news: Hayabusa 2 and it's asteroid samples , how cubic wombat scat is formed , and how knots can change the properties of a material Today's First Guest is Dr Yugeesh R. Lankadeva from the University of Melbourne who talks about Vitamin C infusions and sepsis . Today's Second Guest is Dr Jessica Stander (soon to be) from the University of Melbourne who talks about 'issues with the tissues' and training physioth...
Jan 31, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 278
Dr Shane & Dr Krystal chat to newest 'Einstein' team member, Graci Finco from Texas, about everything you need to know about muscles; followed by a chat with UNSW Associate Professor Holly Seale & RMIT research fellow Dr Kylie Quinn on all things regarding vaccinations. The team also discuss the closure of an iconic exhibit, and an exciting new arrival at the Melbourne Museum. Plus they canvas moon rocks, wolves, the scientific differences between bread, cake and cookies, and also the up...
Jan 27, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 277
An all-star cast join Dr Shane to present the highlights in science for the year, in the final Einstein A Go Go broadcast for 2020. Including Dr Jen, Dr Linden, Dr Laura, Dr Ray, Chris KP, Stacey, Dr Krystal and Anu, and over from the Twitter feed Liv.
Dec 20, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 276
The team discuss bees collecting poo, the weight of human existence, and an update on Tasmanian devil cancer. They speak with Associate Professor Joanne Fielding from Monash, about the rare eye disorder Visual Snow Syndrome; and Monash PhD Candidate Nicole Rivers talks about her research into assisted reproduction and biobanking techniques to help preserve and propagate native fish species in Australia. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Jen, Chris KP, and Dr. Euan. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Fa...
Dec 15, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 275
Jarrod McKenna from the School of Clinical Science at Monash University discusses his PHD research into biology of the world’s only known menstruating rodent; Dr Atul Malhotra from the Early Neurodevelopment Clinic at Monash shares research findings on improving outcomes for sick and preterm babies; and Professor Virginia Kilborn and Dr Rebecca Allen from Swinburne University discuss the motivation for Swinburne to create a co-major in Space Technology. Also, in weekly science news, the team dis...
Dec 06, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 274
In this special edition of Einstein A Go Go, Professor Tim Flannery joins Dr Shane for an hour-long open conversation about climate change and global issues. Professor Flannery has recently released his new book The Climate Cure: Solving the Climate Emergency in the Era of COVID-19, in which he takes aim at the campaign of denial that has held back action on the climate emergency. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go...
Nov 29, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 273
Dr Shane speaks with 20 PhD candidates from Australia and overseas, discussing their research fields. Topics range from using the decoy effect with bees, plants finding mating partners, mental illness, diabetes, earthquakes, Aphasia, patterns in car accidents and many, many more. With presenter Dr. Shane Huntington. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go And live every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM....
Nov 24, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 272
In the studio this week are Drs Krystal, Lauren, Linden and Shane who discuss what's been in the news: AI determines which brown bear is this , and wild labs collaboration , a new data analysis has increased the identified bacteria by 44% , and researchers are looking for ways of controlling high energy pathways . Today's First Guest is Dr Kerry Peek from the University of Sydney who talks about concussion and neck strength . Today's Second Guest is Assoc. Professor Russell Drysdale from The Uni...
Nov 15, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 271
In science news, the team explore the diabolical beetle, body temperatures; and developing augmented reality for space. They chat to RMIT researchers Associate Professor Kate Fox about being a Superstar of STEM; PhD student Imran Moez Khan talks about his research into using data from a smartphone to locate how close users are to their cars in order to enable/disable access functionality; electronics research student Le-May Vu talks about her research into nano piezoelectric materials; Rebecca T...
Nov 09, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 269
Dr Nathan Chang and Rahman Daiyan reveal that Australia is in prime position to take advantage of the green hydrogen revolution, with its great solar resource and potential for export. The Nobel Prize for Chemistry is being awarded for the discovery of CRISPR, but what is CRISPR? How does it work? What are the applications of CRISPR technology? With presenters Chris KP, Dr Euan, Dr Jen and Dr Shane.
Nov 08, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 270
Madison Paton from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute talks about new trials into the use of cell therapies for cerebral palsy; Dr Hamish McWilliam from the Doherty Institute explores new research into an “antibacterial superhero” inside our cells called the MR1 protein. And in weekly science news, the team discuss southern sky mapping, a study on the high covid pandemic death rate, and the NASA OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe mission. With presenters Dr. Shane, Ailie, Stacy, and Ray. Prog...
Oct 25, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 268
NASA astronaut and former shuttle pilot, Terry Virts, talks about his favourite science and space films that bring real (ish) space to the living room: from The Right Stuff to Apollo 11, and beyond. The team also talk about how people respond to climate change messages, the distance to Mars, delayed rocket launches, and more. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Lauren and Dr Krystal and Anu. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go...
Oct 18, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 267
On the program this week are Drs Jen, Euan and Shane and ChrisKP who discuss what's been in the news: Racism in cities affects biodiversity also , Chocolate brownie location in nature and fonts and how they matter . Today's First Guest Associate Professor Heloise Gibb from La Trobe University who talks about species re-introduction success as indicated by scorpions . (the link includes a kewl photo of a scorpion under UV light) Today's Second Guests are Karolina Biernacka and Jenny Sun from Deak...
Oct 11, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 266
Dr Shane (on his birthday!) is joined by colleagues Dr Ray, Dr Laura and Dr Linden, as well as an array of guests, including author Claire Saxby & Reptile Biologist Dr Georgia Ward-Fear; Professor Amanda Ellis from the University of Melbourne discussing agricultural waste; and Dr Brittany Croft from the University of Cambridge. Discussions include carbon emissions, fecal transplants, aerosol research, growing lung tissue, working remotely, and a series of new biographies of Australian scient...
Oct 05, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 265
Four Science Communications students from the University of Melbourne take over the show from Dr Shane and Dr Jen. Among the science stories presented this week include squirrels and their macabre form of camouflage; and dwindling numbers of vultures in nature and the surprising link to human rabies - a science detective story spanning 20 years.
Sep 27, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 264
Dr Jayne Rantall from La Trobe University talks about monuments and memorials built as symbols of reconciliation between Indigenous peoples and settlers; Alex Maisey, also from La Trobe, discusses leading a new study into the activities of wild superb lyrebirds; and in science news, the team discuss phosphene gas detected in the Venus atmosphere, debunking science in the film 'The Day After Tomorrow', new findings in USA east coast gulf stream, and the link between antibiotics and the Floridian ...
Sep 23, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 263
Professor Andrew Mackintosh from Monash University talks about greenhouse gas emissions and the increased melting of glaciers; and in weekly science news, topics explored include rust on the moon, mutant mice in space, and Alaska’s drop in sea otter population. The team also take on the daunting hypothetical challenge of visiting 1970 with 2020 technology and knowledge to take back in time and influence current world issues. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Jen, Dr. Euan, and Chris KP Program page...
Sep 13, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 262
Rove McManus, Nature Book Week Ambassador, joins the team to highlight this new initiative from the Wilderness Society; Dr. Barbara Cardoso from Monash University shares tips on alcohol, nutrition and dietary habits during the pandemic; and Associate Professor Natalie Hannan from the University of Melbourne shares her experience in researching new treatments for pre-eclampsia. The team also talk about mega-megaladons, forensic botany, and more. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr Ray, Dr Laura and Dr ...
Sep 06, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 261
This week is RRR's Radiothon's second weekend and Dr Shane is in the studio with the rest of the team online who discuss what's been in the news over the last 30 years: (Lauren) Dolly the sheep (1996), (Anu) Satellites that monitor earth systems and LandSat images became free (2008), (Ray) Direct recycling (toilet to tap) of water starting in space (1998), (Euan) CRISPR and Genedrive in coral and saving endangered species , (Chris K-P) Homo Floresiensis , Deep Blue beat Garry Casparov , (Linden)...
Aug 30, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 260
It’s a full house today as Dr Shane is joined in the virtual studio by Dr Ray, Chris KP, Dr Linden, Euan, Dr Lauren, Dr Krystal, Dr Jen, Dr Ailie, Stacey and Anu. The team celebrate both the beginning of Radiothon, and the show’s 30th anniversary, by recounting science highlights from the last 30 years. Topics include climate science, space, units of scientific measurement, the human genome project, the Mars rover, and the Higgs boson. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-...
Aug 24, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 259
Jocelyn Bell; and 20 PhDs Astrophysicist and discoverer of the first radio pulsars in 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, joins Dr. Shane; and it's another 20 PhDs special, with the following PhD candidates talking to Shane about the where, what, why of their studies: Amy Coe, University of Melbourne: Ceasing anti-depressants Nilakhi Poddar, The University of Melbourne: Arsenic biosensor James Rule, Monash University/Museums Victoria: fossilised seals Jacinta Humphrey, La Trobe University: urban bird co...
Aug 12, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 258
Presenter Dr Shane announces the 30th anniversary celebrations of Einstein A Go-Go and is super excited to talk with Nobel Laureate guest Professor Brian Schmidt from ANU about his career in astrophysics; and co-hosts Ray, Laura and Anu discuss the ancient rocks of Stonehenge, NASA's Mars Perseverance rover mission, and why we get goosebumps. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Twitter:: Einstein-A-Go-Go And live every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM....
Aug 02, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 257
Associate Professor Margie Danchin from Royal Children’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne, discusses the science behind vaccine schedules and how parents with vaccine concerns can be managed; Dr Anne Aulsebrook from La Trobe University and the University of Melbourne, shares her findings on the impacts of light pollution on bird populations; and the panel share the latest news on scientific retractions, new single-crystal metals, and revolutionary approaches to recovering damaged lungs f...
Jul 26, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 256
In the studio this week are Drs Laura, Krystal, Anu and Shane who discuss what's been in the news: Competitive eating and changes in physiology , Mitochondrial genome editing , and the UAE sending a probe to Mars and comets . Today's First Guest is Tissa Wijeratne, Assoc. Prof. from La Trobe University who talks about World Brain Day and Parkinson's Disease . To register for the WBD 2020 webinar - click here . Today's Second Guest is Coralie Boulet, PhD student from La Trobe University who talks...
Jul 19, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 255
Description: Dr Amie Hayley from Swinburne University explores the use of ketamine as a viable treatment for patients in surgical environments; Dr Eric Howe from the University of WA talks about an exciting new collaborative study on gravitational waves; and in weekly science news, topics explored include hummingbirds, compatible sex organs of fish, the science of ears ‘perking up,’ and upcoming possible trials combatting disease spread by mosquitoes. With presenters Dr Shane, Dr. Jen, Dr. Euan,...
Jul 13, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 254
Dr Shane presents round 3 of 20 PhDs in 20 minutes.
Jul 05, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 253
Earth scientist Dr Zoe Thomas talks about the role that sea ice plays in managing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels; Reproductive Biologist Marissa Parrott from Zoos Victoria discusses the release of six Eastern Barred Bandicoots into the wild; and dietician Maxine Bonham from Monash University explores strategies to reduce risk of cardio-vascular disease for shift workers. And the team discuss the magnitude-7.5 Indonesian earthquake/tsunami, and enzyme-powered robots for drug delivery. With pre...
Jul 02, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 252
Dr Shane speaks with Anu Rajendran from Deakin University about space exploration; Dr Yona Nebel-Jacobsen from Monash University talks about isotope dating of rocks; and Professor Benjamin Thierry from University of South Australia talks about developing the next generation of wearable technologies. Plus three more guests: Associate Professor Theresa Jones from Melbourne University, Associate Professor Richard McDermid from Macquarie University, and regular presenter Dr Jenny Martin join forces ...
Jun 21, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 251
