Hot off the Synapse (Live interview archives with Dr Lila Landowski, neuroscientist)

Sharing the secrets to productive learning, backed by neuroscience. Dr Lila Landowski explains the methods which can be used to allow us to learn faster. Dr Lila Landowski is a multi-award winning neuroscientist and senior lecturer that expertly arms people with an understanding of how their brain works, to help them make better choices in their lives. She is also a Director of Science and Technol...

Why Teens Tune Out: The Science Behind Selective Hearing - Neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski speaks to host Andy Park on ABC RN Drive This episode explores the intriguing phenomenon of selective hearing in teenagers, particularly focusing on why they may not respond to their mother's voice. Neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski discusses research from Stanford University that examines brain activity in...

This is the extended version of an episode which aired live on the ABC Radio National Health Report. https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/healthreport/improving-stroke-research/11515796 Summary This conversation explores the personal experience of a stroke survivor, the complexities of stroke treatment, the challenges in biomedical research, and the ethical considerations surrounding animal test...

The 2025 Australasian Neuroscience Society Conference landed in Dr Lila Landowski’s hometown of Hobart—and with so many brilliant researchers descending on the city, she couldn’t resist getting them on the mic to share what they’re working on. This segment is a little different to the usual: you won't hear much from Lila, and instead, you’ll hear from five Australian neuroscientists , each giv...

Minds Under Siege: Your Brain in the digital era with neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski Lila spoke to Kylie Baxter live on ABC Radio Hobart Drive program on 6 August 2025 Dr Lila Landowski Neuroscientist and Senior Lecturer, UTAS; Vice President and Director, Science & Technology Australia; Fides Member, World Health Organisation Opinions and perspectives shared here are Lila's, and do not...

Debunking Brain Myths: we use more than 10% of our brain, the left-right brain conundrum, the truth about learning styles: neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski chats to host Helen Shield on ABC Radio Keywords brain myths, learning styles, neuroscience, education, intelligence, brain games, memory, teaching methods, cognitive science, psychology Summary In this conversation, Dr. Lila Landowski, neurosc...

Rejuvenating Memory: The Science of Young CSF, Insights from Mice Studies - with Neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski on ABC Radio National Drive hosted by Andy Park This episode delves into groundbreaking research on memory improvement in mice, exploring how cerebrospinal fluid from young mice can rejuvenate the memory of older mice. Neuroscientist Lila Landowski discusses the role of fibroblast grow...

Neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski speaks on ABC Radio National Drive with Andy Park, discussing three new studies - one on the selective hearing of teens, improving memory in old mice, and PFAS in firefighters Keywords neuroscience, aging, memory, teenagers, selective hearing, blood donation, fibroblast growth factor, cerebrospinal fluid, oligodendrocytes, PFAS Summary In this conversation, neurosc...

12 questions to help you assess your dementia risk with neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski - aired on 24 September 2024 on ABC Radio National Drive with Andy Park Take The New York Times quiz: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/09/03/well/mind/brain-health-quiz-dementia-depression-stroke.html Has a health care provider ever told you that your blood pressure is high? Has a health care provider...

Dementia is one of the words we dread hearing. Along with cancer, it's the diagnosis we fear most. Despite advances in research and promising results from new drugs, there is currently no cure. However, it is not an inevitable part of the aging process, so prevention is key when warding off dementia. To help you keep your brain and the brains of your loved ones healthy,  Dr. Lila Landowski,  a...

Mental Blanks with neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski, on ABC Radio National, Life Matters Program New research suggests that mental blanks should be treated as their own distinct mental state. So, what’s happening up there when the things go blank?  Guest: Dr Lila Landowski,  neuroscientist at the University of Tasmania; Vice President of Science & Technology Australia; Fides Member World Healt...

The United Nations has announced its annual world happiness report, but how do you actually measure happiness?  Guest: Dr Lila Landowski,  neuroscientist at the University of Tasmania; Vice President of Science & Technology Australia; Fides Member World Health Organisation. Credits ABC Radio National, Life Matters Program ⁠Tom Wright, Tegan Taylor Originally Aired 8 March 2025: https://www.abc...

Ingredients of Happiness with neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski - Originally aired 18 March 2025 on The Dan and Christie Show Hit 100.9 Keywords happiness, neuroscience, social connections, community, time affluence, brain health, oxytocin, cortisol, Fiji, well-being Summary In this conversation, neuroscientist Dr. Lila Landowski discusses the neuroscience of happiness, emphasizing the importance o...

The neuroscience of everything + origin story with neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski - originally aired 5 June 2024 on The Dan and Christie Show Hit 100.9 Keywords neuroscience, brain hacks, exercise, technology, attention span, love, mental health, brain cells, neurochemicals, personal journey Summary In this conversation, neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski shares her journey into the field of neuro...

Sleep & Dreams with neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski - The Dan and Christie Show Hit 100.9 originally aired 18 March 2025 keywords sleep, brain health, sleep deprivation, dreams, nightmares, emotional regulation, parenting, neuroscience summary In this conversation, Neuroscientist Dr. Lila Landowski discusses the critical importance of sleep for brain health, the effects of sleep deprivation o...

Aired on the Dan & Christie Show 23 January 2025 keywords TikTok, social media, mental health, neuroscience, attention span, doom scrolling, communication skills, self-worth, anxiety, depression summary In this conversation, neiuroscientist Dr. Lila Landowski discusses the negative impacts of social media on mental health and attention spans. She highlights the importance of face-to-face commu...