Ian Woolf
Diffusion Science radio
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
Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.diffusionradio.com
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Ian Woolf
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Oct 18, 2026
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Episodes
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.
Diffusion 14th July 2005 14.07.2005
Produced and presented by David Huang, News by David Huang, David Huang looks at saving money and petrol with hybrid vehicles, Taylor Bildstein takes a geology tour of Tasmania
Diffusion 7th July 2005 07.07.2005
Presented by Marian Curruthers, News by Ian Woolf, Jacqui Hayes reports how psychedelic Ibogaine may help treat drug addiction, Keir Smith explores the world of snow flakes, Sixty second science, Produced and panelled by Marian Curruthers
Discovery 30th Jun 2005 30.06.2005
Produced by David Huang, Presented by Marian Carruthers, News by Marian Carruthers, Matt Clarke talks about spacecraft propelled by the solar wind, Helen Sim revisits the Deep Impact comet mission
Diffusion Science show 16th Jun 2005 15.06.2005
Produced and presented by Keir Smith. News by Matt Clarke, Robot Cockroaches by Ian Woolf, Deep Impact on Comets, interview with Dr. Rob Sharp by David Huang And introducing David Low and Mark Branson
Altruism and Solistalgia 09.06.2005
News by Marian Curruthers, Producer and Presenter Matt Clarke, Jacqui Hayes investigates the evolution of altruism, Ian Woolf interviews Gina Sartore about Solistalgia
Diffusion 26th May 2005 26.05.2005
Presented by Helen Sims, Produced by Chris Stewart, News by Marian Curruthers, ANSTO tour by Ian Woolf, Helen Sim interviews astronomer Dr Melanie Johnston-Hollitt about Gamma Ray bursts, Panel discussion about Australian patents not being paid for by American companies
Diffusion 19th May 2005 19.05.2005
Produced and panelled by David Huang, News by Helen Sim, Movie review of What The Bleep Do We Know? by Ian Woolf, David Huang with computer software tackling cow diseases, Robot reproduction with Chris Stewart
Diffusion 12th May 2005 12.05.2005
Produced, panelled and presented by Chris Stewart, News by Brigid Mullane, Australian Innovator haikus and limericks supplied by David Huang, Catherine Beehag reveals Stanley Millgram proved 60% of people are nasty, Helen Sims reads Clone poetry, Phil Dooley limerick, Matt Clarke sheds light on global dimming
Diffusion 5th May 2005 05.05.2005
Presented by Matt Clarke, News By Chris Stewart, David Huang with Iron nanoparticles interview, Christine Baker interviews David Suzuki
Diffusion 28th April 2005 28.04.2005
Presented by Ian Woolf, News by Matt Clarke, David Huang reports on the science of smell, Chris Stewart talks about atom smashing at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider , Keir Smith explains digital watermarking, Produced and panelled by Chris
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