Einstein A Go-Go

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

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 Zh...

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-...

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 intro...

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...

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. Sh...

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...

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...

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 ca...

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.

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 Aust...

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 motivatio...

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: Ei...

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...

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 c...

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; electron...

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 Shan...

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, an...

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....

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 phot...

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 r...

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.

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 Tomorr...

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 inf...

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 a...