Einstein A Go-Go

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. An...

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. Progra...

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: E...

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-...

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 F...

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...

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 inc...

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 tat...

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 Covi...

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...

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 physi...

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...

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 tea...

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...

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....

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 everywhe...

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 ou...

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...

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...

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...

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 . T...

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 a...

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...

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 E...

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 th...