That's What I Call Science!

In this week’s episode, we sit down with PhD candidate, Mars Buttfield-Addison, to discuss the interesting world of computer science and machine learning. Mars takes us on a journey into understanding how her work centres around the important role of tracking the ever-growing amount of satellites and debris orbiting the Earth. Most importantly though, she talks about how all of this can be done fr...

In our fourth episode of the RHHRF miniseries we talk with expert guest Associate Professor Jane Alty who is an RHHRF funded researcher in neurodegenerative diseases, a senior lecturer at Wicking Dementia Centre, and a neurology consultant at the Royal Hobart Hospital. In this episode we start at the very beginning by answering the question ‘what is neurology?’, and then explore ideas around diagn...

This week, as part of our RHHRF series, we interview Dr Andrew Black. He is a cardiologist at the RHH, as well as undergoing a PhD with UTAS. His ongoing work with the Tasmanian STEMI network is leading the way toward a better future for healthcare in remote areas of Tasmania.  In this episode, we discuss Andrew’s career, some of his previous research and his unique lens as a cardiologist who is a...

This week, as a part of our @RHHRF series, we interview a Tasmanian Medical Researcher, Jo Dickinson. Jo is a cancer genetics researcher whose study on ‘Precision Medicine for Men with Prostate Cancer’ received a ‘2022 New Projects Grant’ from the @Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation.  In this episode we discuss Jo’s career in Medical Research, the technology of genetics testing, the science...

This week we look at scientific research from a whole new perspective! CEO of the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation, Heather Francis, explains how funding bodies like @rhhresearchfoundation allow local Tasmanian scientists to undertake important medical research. This episode discusses the entire spectrum of funding intricacies; including increased interest from large corporate bodies, to...

Join Sarah and Niamh in this episode as they talk with Dr Sabrina Sequeria from Lightning Protection International.  Sabrina was the recipient of the 2021 Exceptional Woman in Tasmanian Manufacturing Award, and shares her diverse journey through engineering in this episode.   Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod   Host: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) Co-Host: Sarah Lyden Production: Sarah Lyden Media &am...

Technology and Creativity seem like an odd match, but we speak to Annie Gatenby, a Senior UX Designer, whose experiences as a creative in tech have spanned over 10 years, starting surprisingly from a Fine Arts degree. Joined by returning co-host Anna Abela who also followed the path from art to tech.   Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) Co-Host: Anna Abela (www.link...

Join Niamh and Sarah in this episode as they talk to Dr Evgenii Semshikov about his PhD research into isolated power systems, and what lessons we might be able to learn from these systems to transition our urban grid infrastructure towards more renewable energy. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) Co-Host: Sarah Lyden Production: Sarah Lyden Media & Promotion: Ol...

Join Niamh and Sarah in this episode as they talk to Assoc. Prof Evan Franklin about the challenges and barriers to electric vehicles.   Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod   Host: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) Co-Host: Sarah Lyden Production: Sarah Lyden Media & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_), 

Kate chats to Dr Ben Halliwell, lizard-and-plant-man and postdoctoral researcher in the centre for Plant Success, based at UTAS. Hear about Ben’s research into understanding the evolutionary relationships between plants and animals and how he combines his passions for both science and family in the final of our four part series highlighting plant science research in Tasmania!   Show theme music: K...

Hear about TWICS team-member Kate’s PhD research from zapping trees, to the findings, highlights, challenges and advice to other PhD students. A love of words, the excitement of looking inside of plants, along with a passion for understanding and protecting plants drives Kate’s continued love for research. We are sure you’ll feel the passion through the airwaves in this interview with Dr Niamh Cha...

A passion for plants and science communication, saving a key Eucalyptus species from drought, plant computer games, moving to Australia to do a PhD and more! Listen to this week’s episode where Kate talks to PhD candidate Vanessa Tonet, an associate of the ARC center for Plant Success. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)  Production: Olly Dove (@littledove440) Media...

Feeding the world, fieldwork in wild forests, navigating field-specific scientific languages, the critical importance of plants, and more as Kate talks to Professor Tim Brodribb from the University of Tasmania about plant science and an exciting new collaborative research project.   Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)  Production: Olly Dove (@littledove440) Media &a...

This week Niamh interviews TWICS co-host and marine scientist Mibu Fischer. Mibu is a Quandamooka woman with a connection to sea country, her work has focused on the impacts of climate change on Indigenous communities. At TWICS Mibu has been a creative genius and a strong advocate for Indigenous knowledge on the show. She is a powerful, quiet leader in our community and a champion of increased rep...

Dr Niamh Chapman interviewed paramedic turned entrepreneur George Polous from Jay-Nik. George is from north-west Tassie and from working in emergency settings saw there was a need to improve the way medications were delivered to patients in these high stress environments. George and co-founder Clare found a simple yet innovative way to adapt the typical syringe used to give medications to make it...

Last week, we heard a mountain of exciting fieldwork stories from Olly and her fantastic team of volunteers: Madi McLatchie, Javed Riaz, Benjamin Viola, Sophia Volzke, and Jas Allnutt. The team are camping out on Wedge Island in southeast Tasmania as part of a large seabird project, and have taken a break from getting bitten by seabirds to tell us about their time out there. For Part 2 of the doub...

Venturing out from the usual recording room, Olly is camping on the uninhabited Wedge Island in order to research the behaviour of two seabirds: little penguins and short-tailed shearwaters. To help her are five fantastic volunteers: Madi McLatchie, Javed Riaz, Benjamin Viola, Sophia Volzke, and Jas Allnutt.  For Part 1 in a double bill, join Olly and her volunteers as they take you through some o...

Tasmanian Young Professional Engineer of the Year David Ewers from VEC Civil Engineering joins Niamh and Sarah to discuss sustainable engineering practice in this special episode for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development.  Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) Co-Host: Sarah Lyden Production: Sarah Lyden  Media & Promotion: Mibu Fischer (@miburose), Kat...

Premiers Tasmanian Researcher of the Year 2021, Professor Matt King chats with Niamh and Mibu about navigating a career in STEM and also explains the importance of geodesy (and what it is!).  Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) Co-Host: Mibu Fischer (@miburose) Production: Sarah Lyden  Media & Promotion: Mibu Fischer (@miburose), Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)

From the smallest spider to the tallest tree, join Kate Johnson, Lucile Leveque, and primary school children as they explore the bush around Hobart College. Listen to hear what the school children are learning from expert scientists, what a Bioblitz is, and why they matter. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Hosts: Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys) and Lucile Leveque (@lucile_leveque) Production: Olly Do...

Stomping around the park and learning about science, what could be more fun? Join Kate Johnson and Lucile Leveque at Science in the Park. You’ll hear from children who are learning about science by observing worms through microscopes, looking at buried underpants, making beeswax wraps and walking through the park!  Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Hosts: Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys) and Lucile Lev...

Handfish are a type of anglerfish endemic to Australia. Most species are considered endangered and little is known about them. This week Niamh and Mibu chat with Tyson Bessell about his research into the Red Handfish.  Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) Co-Host: Mibu Fischer (@miburose) Production: Meredith Castles (@MeredithCastles) Media & Promotion: Kate John...

Join Niamh and Sarah in this episode as they talk to Brian Salmon about satellites and engineering.  Brian takes us through how satellite images are processed to become useful and what some of the key applications of these images are.    Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod   Host: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) Co-Host: Sarah Lyden Production: Sarah Lyden Media & Promotion: Kate Johnson (@KatePlantP...

Gardening is an age-old pastime, but what can it teach primary school students? This week, Kate Johnson and Lucile Leveque talk to some of the children at Moonah Primary who are cooking and gardening their way to a greater understanding of food, biology, sustainability, and so much more in their school garden. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Hosts: Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys) and Lucile Leveque...

The Southern Ocean is not bound by any continent, so how do bushfires from Australia influence marine productivity 1000s of kilometres offshore? This week Olly Dove and Mibu Fischer had a chat with Jake Weis about the role of deserts and fire in phytoplankton production. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@olsdove) Co-Host: Mibu Fischer (@miburose) Production: Sarah Lyden Media &...