That's What I Call Science!

Let’s get busy with the fizzy! This week we serve you a refreshing blend of history & horticulture (a.k.a. garden science), genetics, microscopic creatures & a pinch of chemistry, as we delve deeper into making of this popular beverage. Behind the flavours and fizz, there’s a complex symphony of science, and we’ll discuss current research that enhances our understanding processes that make...

Did you know the shape and size of your brain can be altered when you are experiencing mental health issues? Or that hormones, naturally occurring in your body, can make you more likely to experience mental health issues? In recent years, considerable effort have focused on raising awareness about how common and serious mental health issues can be. This work is essential to reduce the stigma surro...

International Women’s Day is Friday 8th March 2019, to celebrate we have dedicated this week’s show to discuss women in science and technology. There are fewer women in leadership roles in the sciences compared to men. Women also get paid less for the same work as their male peers and are more likely to leave the sector. We discuss some of the problems that women face in science and technology thr...

In light of recent Tasmania’s recent bushfires, we delved into two key aspects of fire, fuels and planning and the effects of smoke on human health. We interview James Furlaud about how we understand fires and the way research into fires informs how we prevent and manage them in the future. James is a PhD student at the School of Natural Sciences and Fire Centre at the University of Tasmania. The...