Einstein A Go-Go

This week is RRR's Radiothon's second weekend and Dr Shane is in the studio with the rest of the team online who discuss what's been in the news over the last 30 years: (Lauren) Dolly the sheep (1996), (Anu) Satellites that monitor earth systems and LandSat images became free (2008), (Ray) Direct recycling (toilet to tap) of water starting in space (1998), (Euan) CRISPR and Genedrive in coral and...

It’s a full house today as Dr Shane is joined in the virtual studio by Dr Ray, Chris KP, Dr Linden, Euan, Dr Lauren, Dr Krystal, Dr Jen, Dr Ailie, Stacey and Anu. The team celebrate both the beginning of Radiothon, and the show’s 30th anniversary, by recounting science highlights from the last 30 years. Topics include climate science, space, units of scientific measurement, the human genome projec...

Jocelyn Bell; and 20 PhDs Astrophysicist and discoverer of the first radio pulsars in 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, joins Dr. Shane; and it's another 20 PhDs special, with the following PhD candidates talking to Shane about the where, what, why of their studies: Amy Coe, University of Melbourne: Ceasing anti-depressants Nilakhi Poddar, The University of Melbourne: Arsenic biosensor  James Rule, Mona...

Presenter Dr Shane announces the 30th anniversary celebrations of Einstein A Go-Go and is super excited to talk with Nobel Laureate guest Professor Brian Schmidt from ANU about his career in astrophysics; and co-hosts Ray, Laura and Anu discuss the ancient rocks of Stonehenge, NASA's Mars Perseverance rover mission, and why we get goosebumps. Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-...

Associate Professor Margie Danchin from Royal Children’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne, discusses the science behind vaccine schedules and how parents with vaccine concerns can be managed; Dr Anne Aulsebrook from La Trobe University and the University of Melbourne, shares her findings on the impacts of light pollution on bird populations; and the panel share the latest news on scientifi...

In the studio this week are Drs Laura, Krystal, Anu and Shane who discuss what's been in the news: Competitive eating and changes in physiology , Mitochondrial genome editing , and the UAE sending a probe to Mars and comets . Today's First Guest is Tissa Wijeratne, Assoc. Prof. from La Trobe University who talks about World Brain Day and Parkinson's Disease . To register for the WBD 2020 webinar -...

Description: Dr Amie Hayley from Swinburne University explores the use of ketamine as a viable treatment for patients in surgical environments; Dr Eric Howe from the University of WA talks about an exciting new collaborative study on gravitational waves; and in weekly science news, topics explored include hummingbirds, compatible sex organs of fish, the science of ears ‘perking up,’ and upcoming p...

Dr Shane presents round 3 of 20 PhDs in 20 minutes.

Earth scientist Dr Zoe Thomas talks about the role that sea ice plays in managing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels; Reproductive Biologist Marissa Parrott from Zoos Victoria discusses the release of six Eastern Barred Bandicoots into the wild; and dietician Maxine Bonham from Monash University explores strategies to reduce risk of cardio-vascular disease for shift workers. And the team discuss th...

Dr Shane speaks with Anu Rajendran from Deakin University about space exploration; Dr Yona Nebel-Jacobsen from Monash University talks about isotope dating of rocks; and Professor Benjamin Thierry from University of South Australia talks about developing the next generation of wearable technologies. Plus three more guests: Associate Professor Theresa Jones from Melbourne University,  Associate Pro...

Rod Fencham from the Queensland Herbarium talks about the myrtle rust disease which has virtually wiped out the population of native guava trees along the east coast of Australia; Jorja Collins from Monash University and Eastern Health talks about the opportunities to improve the nutrition and environmental footprint of hospital food; and Dr Jennifer Sanger from The Tree Projects talks about her t...

This week Drs Linden, Ray, Laura and Shane who discuss what's been in the news: The link between baldness and covid-19 , Which fish are better for reef ecology , and An antibaterial spray to resist fruit spoilage . Today's First Guest (online) is Adelle Goodwin from Monash University who talks about accreting Pulsars . Today's Second Guest (online) is Dr. Scott Hocknull from the Queensland Museum...

Dr Shane speaks with Elodie Camprasse from Deakin University about sea birds; Dr Daniel Fernandez-Ruiz discusses how exactly malaria works and efforts to combat it; and in weekly science news, chronic pain, the seventeen thousand meteorites that land on earth each year, and the most recent SPACEX launch, are all discussed. And Dr Lauren shares insight in her recent grant success to further study i...

An observational study of bees generates some unexpected results; How COVID-19 is affecting global carbon emissions; Bonnie Teece from UNSW Australian Centre for Astrobiology, discusses the technology of NASA’s soon-to-be-launched Perseverance Rover and how it will fare detecting signs of life on Mars; And Jacek J. Jasieniak, Director of the Monash Energy Institute, reveals that semi- transparent...

Presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Lauren and Dr. Krystal host Round 2 of 20 PhDs in 20 Minutes special, featuring: Hannah Savage - University of Melbourne – Perception of threat Caleb Dawson - The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute - 3D fluorescence imaging Georgie Buckley - Swinburne University – Disordered eating Karinna Saxby - Monash University – Cultural minority sexual health Fernando Gordillo Altamira...

Dr Shane interviews more FameLab entrants, with 10 national finalists sharing their research. Monash University's Krystal De Napoli, a Kamilaroi woman from rural North-East Victoria, also joins the show, discussing her studies into indigenous astrophysics. And Dr Jen, Dr Ewan and Chris KP join in with science news ranging from of otter behavior; woman in hunter-gathering societies, and how murder...

Dr Shane interviews 14 FameLab semi-finalists about their research, and also has a chat with Dr Fiona Dobson from the Physiotherapy Department at the University of Melbourne about managing hip damage. Dr Linden, Dr Ray and Dr Laura join in with science news ranging from the recent wet weather in Melbourne; keeping houses cool by using infrared-blocking paint; and how well animals can metabolise al...

In the studio this week is Dr Shane who is virtually joined by Drs Ailie, Ray and Stacy who discuss what's been in the news: Kilauea shutdown related with rainfall , bugs and their decline additionally found that some effects can be mitigated locally rather than globally, covid-19 and POTUS v a study from NEJoM and cruise ships . Today's First Guest is Assoc. Prof. Menno van Zelm from Monash Uni w...

Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr Linden & Dr Krystal Science news to kick things off; The team discuss topics ranging from recent studies into Dinosaurs and how we continue to study them to better technology, Nitrogen; both that found in our atmosphere and deep underground and the secret life of cells, specifically Enzymes. The Dr’s are joined by 3 guests today as they look forward to and discuss among...

New research findings into Neanderthals; cool new facts about rhinoceroses; and what the discovery of ancient teeth in Peru means. Also: Professor John Dewar, Vice-Chancellor of Latrobe Uni, discusses the role of the University in a pandemic; Dr Holly Barker, from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute talks about the Stafford Fox Rare Cancer Program (SFRCP); and Eliza Colgrave, PhD Scholar from the...

Einstein A Go Go - Sunday 5th April 2020 Dr Lynden, Dr Ray, and Dr Shane. Science news: Backstreet boys harmonise but not just boy bands – dolphins, the analysis of the sound of soap popping, Dr Shane facts – Cut the number of times news sites are accessed, how much and how fast optical fibre being laid, how to employ a healthy scepticism in news feeds. Environmental reaction to isolation. First G...

Dr Shane, Stacey are in the studio and Dr Laura in her home for this episode. In the news segment they cover Colombia’s hippo population and the corona virus. First guest: Dr Barbara R Cardoso, Lecturer, Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Monash University, discusses the role of the nutrient selenium in dementia and her strong interest in elucidating the involvement of this nutrient in ox...

Dr Shane, Dr Ray and Stacey discuss the week’s hottest science, including drones playing dodgeball, the latest on the COVID-19, and the discovery of more iron than expected in the region of space closest to Earth. The team interview Renée C. Firman, ARC Future Fellow with the Centre for Evolutionary Biology, School of Biological Sciences at the University of Western Australia, about her research i...

In the studio this week are Drs Linden, Lauren (online) and Shane who discuss what's been in the news: Limb transplants , Mentawai Island, coral and historical sea temperatures and Mercury and ice . Today's First Guest (online) is Stuart McFarlane from RMIT University who talks about alarms and sleep inertia . Today's Second Guest (online) is Associate Professor Roger Pocock from Monash Biomedicin...

Einstein A Go Go - 8th March 2020 Dr Linden, Dr Krystal, Dr Liv on Panel and Dr Gen International Women’s Day, Katherine Johnson NASA mathematician First and Second Guests: Professor Virginia Kilborn Dean of Science, PhD (Astrophysics), University of Melbourne, Australia; BSc (Hons), University of Melbourne, Australia and Dr. Rebecca Allen Project coordinator for Swinburne Space Office, Manager fo...