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Episode 103: Ice, ice, maybe?
Ice shelves can be as large as a small country, so how can ocean waves and sea ice contribute to their catastrophic destruction? This week, Dr Niamh Chapman and Dr Sophie Calabretto speak to multi-award-winning applied mathematician Associate Professor Luke Bennetts about wave science, sea ice modelling, and their link to catastrophic destruction of ice … Continue reading Episode 103: Ice, ice, maybe?
Episode 102: Science & Engineering Challenge
The Science and Engineering Challenge is an outreach program to change students' perceptions of science and engineering. The day involves fun and competitive hands-on activities. It lets students see that science and engineering are more than just equations and theory but requires creativity, innovation, problem solving and teamwork! We chat with students from Clarence High … Continue reading Episode 102: Science & Engineering Challenge
Episode 101: Drought’s effect on how plants carry and use water
Plants are made up of 80-90% water, so it is no surprise that they are vulnerable to drought conditions. Dr Madeline Cairns-Murphy from the University of Tasmania researches how plants are affected by drought, to better inform farmers of when to grow their crops. Listen to our latest episode to hear about the challenges drought … Continue reading Episode 101: Drought’s effect on how plants carry and use water
Episode 100: Cultural Connections & Fisheries
This week Dr Niamh and Mibu had a deep yarn with Dr Emma Lee from Swinburne University. They touched on topics that related to the importance of cultural fisheries and for Traditional Knowledge to be accepted into western systems to create better futures for all Australians. They also touched on the systemic barriers as women … Continue reading Episode 100: Cultural Connections & Fisheries
Episode 99: COVID-19 and Mental Health
It is no surprise that mental health disorders have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear from Professor Susan Rossell from Swinburne University about tracking the mental health of Australian adults throughout the pandemic. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) & Hannah McCleary (@mccleary_hannah)Production: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles) & Olly Dove (@littledove440)Media & Promotion: … Continue reading Episode 99: COVID-19 and Mental Health
Episode 98: Transportation Engineering
Tune in to hear Sarah and Niamh chat with Mathew Brooks about all things transportation engineering. Mathew Brooks is a Senior Associate Transport Engineer with Jacobs and was awarded Tasmanian Professional Engineer of the Year in 2019 and Young Engineer of the Year in 2016. He has worked on many significant transport and civil infrastructure … Continue reading Episode 98: Transportation Engineering
Episode 97: The Ambitious Crossover of Maths and Biology
Tune in to hear Olly and Niamh chat with Dr Shane Richards about the most exciting crossover in history: mathematical biology! Dr Shane Richards is a senior lecturer at the University of Tasmania and helps us explore how scientists can create statistical models of animal behaviour using data they are able to collect in order … Continue reading Episode 97: The Ambitious Crossover of Maths and Biology
Episode 96: When too much nature can be bad
Tune in to hear Mibu and Niamh chat about the complexity of beauty products with Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science. Michelle has a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry (medicinal chemistry), and uses her science know-how to interpret skincare and beauty ingredients in a simplistic way, so you can make informed choices as to … Continue reading Episode 96: When too much nature can be bad
Episode 95: Fluids behaving badly: the maths of fluid flow
Join Niamh as she chats with our newest co-host (and applied mathematician) Dr Sophie Calabretto. Sophie is a fluid mechanist who uses maths to help us understand why fluids flow the way they do, knowledge that has the potential to impact fields like aerodynamics, climate science, health, and industry. Tune in to find out what … Continue reading Episode 95: Fluids behaving badly: the maths of fluid flow
Episode 94: Future Scientists and Climate Change
Check out this Youth takeover with Hannah, Phoebe, Eli and Eleni from Mount Carmel College as they grill Dr Penny Jones on how climate change can affect our health and whether we’re doing enough to stop it! Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Hosts: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS), Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_) and Hannah, Phoebe, Eli and Eleni … Continue reading Episode 94: Future Scientists and Climate Change
Episode 93: Future Scientists and Space
Assisted by regular co-host Meredith, this episode featured youth hosts Zoe, Darcy and Hwee-Lin from St. Michael’s Collegiate Middle School interviewing Astrophysicist Karlie Noon. The girls explore the science of space and Indigenous astronomy. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Hosts: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS), Meredith Castles (@MeredithCastles) and Zoe, Darcy and Hwee-Lin from St. Michael’s Collegiate … Continue reading Episode 93: Future Scientists and Space
Episode 92: Future Scientists and Food Safety
Assisted by regular co-host Hannah, featured youth hosts Isabella, Ruby and Allegra from St. Michael’s Collegiate Middle School interview Dr John Bowman. The girls explore how microbes differ from other organisms, characteristics of microbes, and where they can be found as well as food safety and its importance in a changing climate. Host Niamh also … Continue reading Episode 92: Future Scientists and Food Safety
Episode 91: Dynamic Devils and Moving Mammals
We ask behavioural Ecologist David Hamilton how and why the Devil Facial Tumour Disease spreads through devil populations. We also find out how the Tasmanian Devil got its name and ask if we should ship our Devils to the mainland and welcome Koalas to our island. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Hosts: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) … Continue reading Episode 91: Dynamic Devils and Moving Mammals
Episode 90: Food facts with Dr Emma Beckett!
Niamh interviewed Dr Emma Beckett from the University of Newcastle. Emma is a prominent scientist and famed for sharing her food facts themed with her clothes every day on Twitter (@synapse101). Niamh and Emma get into the nitty gritty of how researchers are trying to figure out if we really are what we eat. Show … Continue reading Episode 90: Food facts with Dr Emma Beckett!
Episode 89: Eagles and engineering
Have you ever seen reflecting devices on power lines or birds perched above the lines? These engineering solutions are part of a push towards sustainability in the power system to reduce the risk that threatened birds, like the Wedge-tailed Eagle, will be injured by the power lines. Listen to this episode to learn more about … Continue reading Episode 89: Eagles and engineering
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