Susan Christo, Doherty Institute, discusses new research findings in the area of tissue-resident memory cells; and Megan Maher and Christopher McDevitt, also from the Doherty Institute, talk about research into pneumonia and a new drug therapy; then, Michael Ibbotson, Australian College of Optometry, discusses research into future epilepsy therapy involving tiny carbon electrode brain implants. And in weekly science news, the team discusses new findings on woolly mammoth's lifetime travels, risk...
Sep 11, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 310
Radiothon 2021 rolls on (to subscribe, hit up: rrr.org.au ) and the full team stack the show with bites of science from around the world to remind you to get online and support RRR for another year. Unique voices and ground-breaking ideas unite science and independent radio, so join the RRR subscriber community and help build herd immunity to boring radio! With presenter Dr. Shane and team. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go...
Sep 05, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 309
This week is the first Radiothon episode and all the normal presenters are in the studio or online who discuss what's been in the news: mice eyes, breast milk, tesla bot, home grounds with no crowds, dinosaurs, fewer prem. health issues, sequoias and moving semen from lab to lab. Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including: 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 29, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 308
Dr Shane is joined, rapid-fire-style, by 20 special guests - 20 PhD Students! The candidates are all studying an array of topics for their PhDs, ranging from climate change, hospital waiting areas, cancer research, bipolar disorder, energy saving window coverings, exercise during injury, antibiotic resistance, medicinal cannabis, the value of the appendix , and much more. 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 AE...
Aug 23, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 307
Dr Ken Walker, Senior Curator of Entomology at the Museums Victoria, discusses the exhibition Treasures of the Natural World and the significance of borrowing the collection from the Natural History Museum; Dr Samantha Nixon a former arachnophobe, turned venoms scientist and spider advocate, explains how to collect spiders and their venom. And Australia's Chief Scientist from 2016-2020, Dr. Alan Finkel, talks about a new book that's been written about him. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Lauren, ...
Aug 15, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 306
Dr Christine Ball, Specialist Anaesthetist at the Alfred Hospital, Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University, Honorary Curator at the Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History, talks about the complexities and history of anaesthesia; Dr Christoph Bergmeir from the Department of Data Science and AI at Monash University, explains how scientists are trying to securely integrate wind and solar power technology into the national electricity grid in Australia; and Dr Melanie Finch, a...
Aug 11, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 305
Dr Michelle Cluver, Astronomer at Swinburne University, celebrates International Women Astronomers Day, with stories of achievements in astronomy and discusses her own research work; Dr Catherine Wheller, a kidney recipient from her dad, chats about being part of an immunosuppressed population in a pandemic. And in weekly science news, the team discusses metallic water; how bumble bees' memory increases with caffeinated nectar; the age of sea sponges; methane-eating microbes, and revisiting the ...
Aug 01, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 304
This week in science news, the team explore underwater landslides, space tourism, COVID-19 delta and vaccine effectiveness. Then, Joshua Osowicki from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute talks about strep infections; and it's time to do an annual check-in with Mae and Louise Driscoll, who both live with CVID: (Common variable immune deficiency); and Graci finishes off with the science of tattoos. With presenters Drs Shane, Ailie, Stacey, and Anu. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook pag...
Jul 25, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 303
How do you compare contemporary hurricane data with diary entries from 70 years ago? Can you create your own fractal vegetables? This week Dr Lauren, Dr Krystal and Dr Shane explore the big questions! Dr David Yong from the Australian National University joins the show to discuss elements, how stars create them, and the rare ones in our sky; and Sonya Pemberton, director of new film 'Cracking Covid' (streaming on ABC iview) talks about making her film during lockdown, and taking a view of the vi...
Jul 18, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 302
In science news, the team explore invasive toxic worms, the relationship of colour to flight and it's implications, how habitat changes fish brains, and the impact of drug pollution on fresh water fish. Professor Allison Kealy from RMIT University talks about RMIT's Space Industry Hub; Professor Marc Kvansakul from La Trobe University explains the long term effects of COVID-19, and Dr. Graci talks about tattoos. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Jen, Dr. Euan, Chris KP, and Dr. Graci. Remember, “Sc...
Jul 11, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 301
Professor Colby Zaph, from Monash University's Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, discusses novel molecular mechanisms that control T cell function in mucosal immunity and inflammation; and Dr. Suzie Sheehy, Senior Lecturer in Medical Accelerator Physics from The University of Melbourne, explains how particle accelerators are a fundamental research tool in particle and nuclear physics, but accelerators are also used in many areas of society. And in science news, the team discuss c...
Jul 04, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 300
In science news, the team chat about giant ice plugs, dragon man in the well, and mongoose birth communal management. Guests include Duncan Wallace, Spinal Cure Executive Director, talking about new trials into helping people with spinal cord injuries walk again; Professor Nicole La Gruta from Monash University explains research into activated T cells, which are central to causing and curing many human diseases; and Professor Grant McArthur, who briefs the team on the activities of the Victorian...
Jun 30, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 299
Astrophysicist Dr Rebecca Allen from Swinburne University, talks about the new NASA missions to Venus; Kate Gunningham from Epworth Centre for Innovation, discusses her work in a trial investigating a novel non-invasive brain stimulation device for treating depression; and Dr Suzie Sheehy, University of Melbourne, spruiks the upcoming popular physics lecture series. In weekly science news, the team covers international space station experiments and converting plastics into food products. With pr...
Jun 20, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 298
The team explore the messy beauty of AI designed microchips, extremophile organisms that may hold clues to DNA repair, and new enzymes that could break down plastics even in everyday conditions. And special guest Tim Baxter, Senior Researcher from the Climate Council, talks about the lack of functional climate policy at the Federal level (despite being the sunniest and windiest inhabited continent in the world), and Dr Euan unpacks the economics of biodiversity. We may be consuming more than 1.6...
Jun 13, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 297
Drs Shane, Linden, Laura, and Ray discuss science news, including diamonds indicating seismic activity, news on clownfish stripes, and labrador pups understanding humans. Guests include Dr. Georgia Parkin talking about therapeutic lithium applications; Dr. Nicholas Scott revealing new research on how our galaxy evolved; and Professor Felice Jacka talks about the role of nutrition in mental health. Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including: Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstei...
Jun 06, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 296
Associate Professor Adrian Dyer from RMIT discusses new findings regarding the research of Albert Einstein; Head and neck surgeon Dr Eric Levi shares scientific developments regarding the ear, nose and throat; and Associate Professor Margie Danchin provides insight into the world of vaccines, and answers questions about long-COVID. With presenters Dr Shane and Dr Ray. Remember, Science is everywhere! Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go And liv...
Jun 01, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 295
Dr Shane talks with Lochie Howcraft, a cancer survivor, and his mother Cassandra about his yearlong experience and treatment in the Royal Children’s Hospital. Joining them in the studio is Cindy Bakos, mother of Sienna who also survived childhood cancer. Together with Sarah Grimshaw from the Royal Children’s Hospital, they founded Little Big Steps, a charity formed on the idea of improving the outcomes of children living with cancer with technology, programs and services in hospitals. https://li...
May 23, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 294
Leading infectious diseases expert Professor Sharon Lewin, Director of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, talks about challenges with treating COVID, and challenges treating HIV. And in weekly science news, the team talk about the discovery of ancient poo found to not contain antibacterial resistance genes, unlike modern poo; and a new paper has been published about Voyager 1. With presenters Dr. Shane and Dr. Krystal. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A...
May 20, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 293
Sven Ouzman, University of Western Australia, talks about the rock art sites in the East Kimberley region; Sophia Garlick Bock, ReachOut Australia, discusses her latest survey exploring the experiences of young people during the current pandemic; Shauni Omond, from La Trobe University, talks about her sleep research using flatworms. And in weekly science news, the team discusses a home experiment with cats and undiscovered species. With presenters Dr. Shane, Chris KP and Dr. Euan. Program page: ...
May 09, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 292
Dr Valentina Lorenzetti and Adam Clemente from the Healthy Brain and Mind Research Centre at the Australian Catholic University talk substance use, brain function and mental rewards. While at the other end of the science process, Professor John Dewar, Vice-Chancellor of Latrobe University (and Chair of Universities Australia) calls in to share the big picture: how tertiary efforts are coordinated at the national level and what can be done to reinvigorate the University sector after COVID. Need m...
May 02, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 291
In the studio this week are Drs Ailie, Stacey, Anu and Shane who discuss what's been in the news: NASA Ingenuity inaugural two (and planned) flights on Mars, and SpaceX Crew-2 , prediction and intensity of earthquakes , and paper retraction and research biases . Today's First Guest (online) is Dr Emily Edwards from Monash University who talks and about primary immunodeficiency (PI) and PI week . Today's Second Guest/Presenter (online) is Graci Finco from UNT who talks about dinosaur 's sounds , ...
Apr 25, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 290
Dr Shane, & Dr Lauren discuss Human/animal chimeras and the latest on space exploration. PHD students Debatri Chattopadhyay and Isabelle Romero-Shaw join the team to discuss their work on gravitational waves, as well as their upcoming trip to Antarctica; Professor Sonia Grover from the Royal Children’s Hospital shares an exciting update regarding funding to endometriosis research focusing on adolescents, and shares insight regarding endo pain measurement and treatment.
Apr 20, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 289
Dr Shane and the team talk with Associate Professor David Tingay from MCRI, about a study that used cutting-edge technology, electrical impedance tomography (EIT), to take highly detailed images deep inside newborns’ lungs. Babies adapt to air-breathing at birth using complex methods of moving gas in their lungs not seen later in life, with crying especially important to this process. Also on the show is Adriana Zanca, talking about how PhDs and ECRs are underpaid at universities....
Apr 11, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 288
The team speak to Conor McCafferty, Haematology Research, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute about his PhD which focuses on COVID-19 with specific attention to blood-clotting and inflammatory side-effects, and post-recovery symptoms in adults and children, and Dana Bergstrom from Deakin University, with respect to a landmark paper about to be released in global change biology, led by Dana and Euan Ritchie. It examines the state of Australia’s ecosystems, from the tropics to Antarctica. Plus s...
Apr 05, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 287
Dr Mohammad Saberian, RMIT University, tells us about the serious environmental impact from face masks and the proposal to use pandemic waste for road building purposes; Hannah Savage, University of Melbourne, discusses her latest study into threats and how the regions of the brain respond. And in weekly science news, the team discuss the world memory championships, why bald eagles are dying in the USA, challenges of humans living on Mars with a shorter day than living on earth and the first 3D ...
Mar 28, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 285
Get ready as Dr Shane blasts through the most exciting and diverse PhDs across the nation, challenging the students tackling them to explain in less time than it takes to get a COVID test. Which thesis will change the world? Which students will return to the show as thought leaders? Hopefully all of them! Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go...
Mar 21, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 284
In the studio this week is ChrisKP and Drs Jen, Euan (online) and Shane who discuss what's been in the news: sea slugs cut their head off (autotomy) , genetics and eye colour and National Eucalypt Day Today's First Guest (online) is Dr Jody Gerdts from Bee Scientifics Pty Ltd who talks about bees and Varroa mites and the study she's about to commence . Today's Second Guest (online) is Dr Maggie Zhai who talks about how vaccines work and the problems getting their payload delivered . Today's Thir...
Mar 14, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 286
Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Laura & Stacey discuss cancer resistance seen in large mammals, gratification delay, and micro-dosing research. Dr. Gemma Gransbury from the University of Melbourne shares her findings on single molecule magnets; and Cara Santa Maria, host of the podcast 'Talk Nerdy' explores existentialism and COVID vaccines. 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....
Mar 09, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 283
Stacey, Ailie, Anu and Dr Shane discuss the link between Alzheimer’s and gut microbiome. Mars missions and the history of weather forecasting. Dr Tas van Ommen talks to the team about Antarctica’s ice, atmosphere and surrounding ocean and their role in the earth’s climate system. February 28 is Rare Diseases Day. Sue White, Deputy Clinical Director of the Victorian Clinical Genetics Services introduces Rare Diseases Now (RDNow), an exciting new program at the Royal Children’s Hospital, initiated...
Feb 28, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 282
Barbara Wienecke from the Australian Antarctic Division shares her insights into the lives and behaviours of emperor penguins; Dr. Simon Corrie, Senior Lecturer in the Chemical Engineering Department at ARC Centre for Bio-Nano Science talks about a world-first discovery by researchers at Monash University and The University of Queensland that could lead to faster and more effective treatments for chronic health complications, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer, with ‘fluorescent’ in vivo ...
Feb 26, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 281
