Ian Woolf

Diffusion Science radio

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If you like a good, broad mix of Science - new science, hard science, pop science, historical science and very silly science, listen to Diffusion. Broadcast from Sydney, Australia every Monday 6:30pm. Hosted by Ian Woolf. email: science@diffusionradio.com

Author

Ian Woolf

Category

Science

Podcast website

www.diffusionradio.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Not Discovery 9th February 2006 08.02.2006

Space rage, Pluto's identity problems, and What Eats Wasps, Produced by Matt Clarke, Presented by Matthew Francis, News with Jacqui Hayes, Adam Richardson with Space Rage, Pluto's identity crisis discussion by Matt Francis, Jacqui Hayes reviews the book "Does Anything Eat Wasps? and 100 other questions"

UnDiscovered 26th January 2006 25.01.2006

Science in Summer Mode, celebrating Australia Day with Australian science and inventions. Produced and presented by Chris Stewart, with Jacqui Pfeffer, Jacqui Hayes and Matt Clarke.

UnDiscovered 19th January 2006 18.01.2006

Science in Summer Mode - Ian Woolf, Matt Francis, Adam Richardson and Jacqui Pfeffer, talking through the science of the week. Presented by Ian Woolf, produced by Chris Stewart, technical assistance from Matt Francis.

UnDiscovered 12th January 2006 11.01.2006

Science in Summer Mode: Chris Stewart and Jacqui Hayes kick back on the beanbags, discussing the year in science that was 2005, the year ahead in 2006 and all the cool science that's happening right now. Produced by Chris Stewart. 29:24 minutes

UnDiscovered 29th December 2005 28.12.2005

Jacqui Hayes explores Virgin Galactic and rival commercial spaceships, Natalie Staib looks into ancient footprints in Australia, Noel Hannah explains the bizarre thinking inside the Hollow Earth theory, News by Ian Woolf, Presented by Noel Hannah, Produced by Ian Woolf

A Very Disco Xmas 21.12.2005

the annual Christmas Science Quiz. Quiz master Chris Stewart plays the Schroedinger Cats against the Pavlov's dogs, with everything to win in a game of science trivia. Playing are: Ian Woolf, Noel Hannah, Natalie Staib, Matt Clarke, Phil Dooley, Jacqui Hayes, Jacqui Pfeffer, Matt Francis and Adam Richardson.

Undiscovered 15th December 2005 14.12.2005

Martian magnetism by Nat Staib, Face Transplants by Jacqui Pfeffer, News by Matt Clarke, Produced by Chris Stewart and Noel Hanna, Presenter Matt Francis

Diffusion 8th December 2005 07.12.2005

How to search for ETs: an Interview with SETI Master Dr Jill Tarter, death by online gaming and all the latest science news. Presented by Chris Stewart, News by Adam Richardson, SETI by Chris Stewart, Gaming Death by Noel Hanna, Produced by Matt Clarke.

Diffusion 1st December 2005 30.11.2005

Presented by Jacqui Pfeffer, News by Ian Woolf, Tuvan Throat Singing by Noel Hannah, Plants in Space by Tim Baynes, Cloning Ethics by Matt Francis, Produced by Ian Woolf, with technical support from Matt Francis

Diffusion 24th November 2005 23.11.2005

Presented by Adam Richardson, News by Matt Francis, Caffeine Free ain't so hot, Phil Dooley - Indigenous Intelligence, Produced by Matt Clarke, with Technical support by Matt Francis

Diffusion 17th November 2005 16.11.2005

The painful world of non-lethal weapons, the Universe's ultimate perpetual motion machine, and all the latest science news. Produced by Chris Stewart, presented by Matt Clarke, 'Perpetual Motion' by Matt Francis, 'Non-Lethal Weapons' by Matt Clarke, News by Sam McOnie.

Diffusion 10th November 2005 09.11.2005

The Optical Future of Super-fast Broadband, and The Ins and Outs of Podcasting. Presented by Matt Francis, Science News by Noel Hanna, Super-broadband by Chris Stewart, Podcasting by Ian Woolf. Production and technical support by Jacqui Pfeffer.

Diffusion 3rd November 2005 02.11.2005

Presented by Chris Stewart, News by Ian Woolf, The Laserprinter conspiracy by Matt Clarke, Nano-cars with Chris Stewart, Dolphin Terrorists explained by Ian Woolf, Produced by Matt Clarke, with technical support from Jacqui Pfeffer

Diffusion 27th October 2005 26.10.2005

Produced and presented by Matt Clarke, News by Matt Clarke, The science of Laughter by Jacqui Pfeffer, Cryptobiology by Sam MacOnie

Diffusion 20th October 2005 19.10.2005

Presented by Matthew Francis, News by Jacqui Pfeffer, the Nobel Prize winners with Adam Richardson, the IgNoble Prize winners with Ian Woolf, Produced by Chris Stewart

Diffusion 6th October 2005 06.10.2005

Presented by Jacqui Pfeffer, News by Adam Richardson, Book review of "Tasmanian Devil: a unique and threatened animal" by Matt Francis, Discussion of the melting polar ice caps by Chris Stewart, Some startling news of really big squid by Adam Richardson, Production and Technical Support by Chris Stewart

Diffusion 29th September 2005 28.09.2005

Presented by Jacqui Pfeffer, News by Sam McOnie, Hurricanes, bathtubs and the Coriolis effect by Chris Stewart; Cure the flu! by Ian Woolf, Pannel discussion with Matt Francis, Chris Stewart and Ian Woolf, Produced and panelled by Matt Clarke

Diffusion 22nd September 2005 22.09.2005

Presented by Noel Hanna, News by Adam Richardson, Dark Matters by Matt Francis, Gamma-ray bursts with Chris Stewart, Produced by Matt Clarke with technical support from Jacqui Pfeffer.

Diffusion 15th September 2005 14.09.2005

Presented by Noel Hanna, News by Sam McOnie, Genetic crop improvement by Jacqui Pfeffer, Butterfly-inspired Photonics by Jacqui Hayes, Vampire Catfish with special powers by Chris Rayberg, Produced by Matt Clarke

Diffusion 1st September 2005 31.08.2005

Presented by Keir Smith, News by Noel Hannah, Keir discusses scientific fallability with Phil Dooley, Noel and Michael Sun, Jacqui Pfeffer with great moments in science history, Time Travel by swinging heavy stuff around with George Pap, Produced by Matt Clarke

18th August 2005 18.08.2005

Presented and produced by Matt ClarkeNews by Jacqui PfefferHi-tech Snow Gear by Keir SmithLachlan Whatmore presents the life of scientist Fanny MacleayOpen mike chat about vitamin-enriched GM "super rice", and the trouble-free space shuttle mission and Sydney Water propaganda

11th August 2005 11.08.2005

Presented by Matthew ClarkeNews by Jacqui PfefferEvolution of alien life on Earth by MattTaylor Bildstein interviews Keith Sainsbury about sustainable fisheriesOpen mike science chat about the new solar planet, remote manipulation of moving sperm, lunar soil and Earth's magnetic fields

4th August 2005 04.08.2005

Presented by Phil DooleyNews by Jacqui PfefferPhysics of Tennis interview with Professor Rod Cross by Phil DooleyTaylor Bildstein interviews Dr Jane Sargassen about the fluid dynamic engineeringScience chat about eating Kangaroo and Possum meat, with Matt, Phil, and JacquiProduced and panelled by Matt Clarke

Indoor Astronomy, Sport physics 28.07.2005

Presented by Matt Clarke, News by Ian Woolf, Phil Dooley interviews Professor Rod Cross about the Physics of sport, Taylor Bildstein interviews Martin Richard George about indoor astronomy

Diffusion 21st July 2005 21.07.2005

Produced and presented by Marian Curruthers. News by Marian. Eternal youth explored by Ian Woolf followed by panel discussion with Keir Smith and Marian. Solars flares with Taylor Bildstein.

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