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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Oct 25th 2009

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT

With Dr Andi away Dr Shane takes the helm for this weeks episode. In addition to the week's best science news Dr Shane highlights the possibilities presented by a newly discovered laval tunnel- on the moon, special guest Dr Kathryn Mumford from Melbourne University's Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering talks about her work in environmental remediation in Antarctica and Dr Chromo discusses the scientific basis for not washing your hair. In a surprise appearance Dr Crystal drops by the studio and rounding out the show is Chris KP who looks at the scientific analysis of the abdominal snowman.
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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Oct 18th 2009

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Dr Andi, Danger Mouse and Photon Ray talk about mice playing Quake, mice with Alzheimer's Disease, and giving flies the "Total Recall" treatment. This week's guests are Dr Andrea O'Connor (senior lecturer in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Melbourne) who is creating new materials for growing tissues for regeneration following trauma, and Dr Anthony Fernando, a research fellow in the University of Melbourne Department of Mathematics and Statistics, who is using mathematics to understand how nerve cells colonise the developing gut. (Music included with permission.)

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Oct 11th 2009

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT

This week on Einstein A Go Go the team take you deep into the weird and wonderful world of science. Dr Shane discusses nuclear tides in breast milk and how they can affect a baby's sleep, Photon Ray digs up the bones of our more primitive ancestors, Scholar Julia explains how coughing can occur long after someone is pronounced dead (creepy!) and Dr Andi talks about the use of ultrasound to examine teeth.

She then invites special guest PHD student Adam Brochey to take us inside his university lab where he is using ultrasounds in liquid to create physical reactions such as heat and light.

Plus find out which country has a gene pool more diverse than the whole of Europe!

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Oct 4th 2009

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Dr Andy, Dr Photon Ray, Dr Shane and Scholar Julia discuss day and night chemical level changes in breast milk, dilemma over declaring the point of death, 17 year project now publishes findings of a fossil skeleton discovery called Ardi, new dental industry tools and a nature study of Indian population . Guest PHD student Adam, from Particulate Fluids Processing Centre (PFPC), discusses cutting edge research with ultrasound experiments on liquids.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Sep 27th 2009

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT

On this week's show, Dr Shane and Dr Chromo find some science in amongst the grand final aftermath, including science fiction's connection with fact and use of mediums in crime solving, the effects of climate change on earthquakes, volcanos and other tectonic activity, and a book review of The Promise of Sleep.

Our guests this week are both from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.

Anna Price talks to us about infant sleep behaviour and the research into the long term health effects of some new sleep techniques and the links between a baby's sleep patterns and the health of the parents. Emily Ridgewell talks to us about her research into cerebral palsy and the use of ankle braces to treat some of the symptoms of the condition.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Sep 20th 2009

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Dr Andi and Danger Mouse are joined by Museum Victoria
dinosaur curator Wayne Gertz and Dr Paul Ekert from the
Cell Biology Laboratory of the Murdoch Children's Research
Unit, discussing recent Australian dinosaur finds; and
Dr Ekert's research into cell growth factors, cancerous cells
and the HOX Genes.

Also joining the show is Sam Davison, author of a play about
Copernicus showing at the Melbourne Planetarium.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: September 13th 2009

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Dr Andi, Dr Shane and Chris KP talk to Physiotherapist, Sarah Ballard, about how physiotherapy treatments actually heal your aches and pains and the variety of techniques that can be used. The team also talk to PhD student Liz Westrup from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, about the adult psychiatric outcomes of low birth weight babies. They also talk about ice skating on Europa, slime mould robots and the psychology of dogs, babies and hardware stores.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Sep 6th 2009

Sun, 6 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT

In this jam packed fatherâs day edition of Einstein A Go Go Dr Shane talks about the search for water on the moon, scholar Julia finds yet another reason to avoid obesity and Dr Andi tries to clarify the complex nature of chromosomes and how they relate definitions of gender. Einstein A Go Goâs New York correspondent phones in amid Michael Jackson fever to discuss myths surrounding the King of Pop and PhD students Amy Hurley and Elena Jane Tucker explain their research into Klinefelter's syndrome and Mitochondrial DNA respectively. To conclude the episode Scholar Julia looks into a study which correlates physical strength or beauty with anger and even the use of forceâ All this and more!
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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: August 9th 2009

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 15:00:00 GMT

This week Dr Shane and Chris KP talk to PhD Student Alice Clement from the Research School of Earth Sciences at the Australian National University and Museum Victoria, about one of our closest fishy relatives, the Gogo lungfish. Chris KP explained that scientists from the University of Washington have warned us not to upset crows. Crows are very good at recognising faces and they hold a grudge, although a Dick Cheney mask might help.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Aug 2nd 2009

Sun, 2 Aug 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Dr Andy, Dr Shane and Scholar Julia discuss issues for a Mars mission crew, cockroaches raised in isolation, the debate on the benefits of stretching and talk about brave scientists who ran their tests on themselves.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: July 26th 2009

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Dr Shane and Dr Ray discuss biofuels, ion engines, and mind controlled games. Dr Shane discusses a George Marshall article in New Scientist which explores why scientific knowledge does not always lead to rational changes in behaviour, and what might be done about it.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jul 19th 2009

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:00:00 GMT

This week Dr Shane, Danger Mouse and Dr Chromo are joined by guests Pippa Kay and Professor Bronwyn Kingwell. Pippa talks to us about her PhD work on the effects of ultraviolet radiation on plant immunity and the possible applications in the agricultural industry. Bronwyn, from the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, describes a new discovery about the relationship between good cholesterol and glucose metabolism which has implications for the control of Type 2 diabetes. We also chat about a new addition to the periodic table of the elements, delve into how cats trick their owners into feeding them and talk to the members of The Good China, featuring Cara, our telephone answerer and occasional panel operator.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: July 12th 2009

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Dr Andi, Dr Shane and Chris KP talk with Dr Fiona Hogan about paternity tests in the Owl world, with Maia Sauren about the electromagnetic spectrum, and explore Dr Andi's fascination with death rays.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast 5th July 2009

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 15:00:00 GMT

This week on Einstein A Go Go the team Drs Shane, Adam and Andi get historical. They are joined by paleontologist and soon to be Dr, Wayne Gertz who along with author and zoologist Danielle Clode discuss megafauna, dinosaurs and just how much we know about them (lots!).

New York correspondent Dr Jennifer Henry drops into the studio to talk about the latest scientific offering to hit the US market: DNA profiling.

Also this week is Go Go regular Chris KP, giant echidnas and an interesting story about a 16 year old baby. Listen in to find out just how much you don't know about yourself and the world of science!

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jun 28th 2009

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Dr Andy and Dr Shane discuss the clash between usage of imperial and metric units within NASA, how to free the Spirit rover bogged on Mars and the darker side of the placebo effect. Libby and Julia from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research discuss their PHD studies. Libby talks about the quest to produce blood platelets and Julia discusses the malaria parasite infection.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jun 21st 2009

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Dr Andi is away this week so Dr Shane captains the show with Danger Mouse, Photon Ray and special guest astronomer Dr Emma Ryan-Weber. Topics for discussion include the use of stem cells to generate animal organs more suitable for human transplant, zero gravity nuptials, mapping the moon (and crashing into it), looking back in time through astronomy, the biomechanics of snakes and scientists who have tested their hypothesisâ on themselves. All this and more in this weekâs episode!

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jun 7th 2009

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT

This week Dr Andy, Dr Fifi and Dr Shane welcome guests from Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. Dr Rachel Burt discusses her work on the connection between genetics and complex diseases such as hearing loss and David Rigler talks about his investigations into the details of how the malaria virus is able to invade red blood cells.

Dr Fifi looks at the huge number of bacterial cells contained in the human body and a research project to catalog these bacterial colonies. We also talk about South Australia's progress in utilising geothermal energy, the current microscopy feature in Nature and the link between musical ability and the genes related to social bonding.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: May 31st 2009

Sun, 31 May 2009 15:00:00 GMT

We celebrate Medical Research Week with a live broadcast from the Melbourne Museum.
Fay Khong, Ph.D student at St Vincent's Hospital, drops by to chat about her research into the effect of diabetes on the heart, Dr Tom Brodnicki from the Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research discusses environmental and genetics factors that contribute to juvenile diabetes, as well as his non-obese diabetic (NAD) mouse model, and, finally, Dr Vance Matthews from the Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute looks at the link between obesity and diabetes, as well as his research into overcoming insulin resistance. Dr Andi also finds that the back of Chris KP's hand is chock-a-block with pain sensors, oil glands, nerves, sweat glands, blood vessels - and quite a few hairs.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: May 17th 2009

Sun, 17 May 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Dr Andi and Photon Ray talk at length with two guests about art and science of the cosmos. The guests are Stephen Gilchrist, co-curator of 'The Shared Sky' NGV exhibition and Tanya Hill, curator of astronomy and producer of planetarium shows at Museum Victoria. Topics discussed are significance of Galileo discoveries 400 years ago, the works displayed at the NGV exhibition, 360 degree shows at the planetarium, dark energy and dark matter.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: May 10th 2009

Sun, 10 May 2009 15:00:00 GMT

The team talk to Dr Kate Buchanan, Senior lecturer Environmental Science, Deakin University, talking about The Environment and genetics of the Avian song system. Also, sunspots, tips on studying, some new software that helps find links between sets of data and famous scientists and their mothers for Mothers Day. (*Music included with permission.)

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Apr 26th 2009

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode of Einstein A Go Go, Dr Andi, Dr Shane and Photon Ray speak with Dr Michael Brown from the School of Physics at Monash University about the formation and evolution of galaxies over cosmic timeframes. Photon Ray then talks about liquid marbles, or the possible uses of powder coated water droplets, and Dr Andi debates the relative merits (or lack thereof) of science and superstition with regard to Victorian bushfires.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: 19 April 2009

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Professor David Green, Monash University, joins us this week to talk complexity theory, explains why a starfish is like an atomic bomb, why there is a link between systems analysis and nature, and that social networks can be seen as a sequence of switches. Danger Mouse presents this week's report which explores the myth surrounding cockroaches losing their heads and then, with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in full swing, comic Dan Willis talks about his show on computers .

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Apr 12th 2009

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT

This week the Einstein A Go Goers take a well-earned, chocolate-filled break over Easter and sit back, relax and enjoy listening in on some fascinating interviews with participants from the Evolution - The Experience conference and from Evolution - The Festival celebrating Charles Darwin's ongoing impact 150 years since he published The Origin of Species.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Apr 5th 2009

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT

In this weekâs comedy themed show Dr Andi, Dr Shane and Dr Fifi are joined by a trio of performers with science themed shows in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Nina Conti (and monkey) talk about their show âEvolutionâ, Mark Butler encourages debate through his show âLets Talk About Sexâ and psychologist and stand up comedian Maryanne Campbell demystifies diagnosis with âPsychiatry, A Cure For Sanity?â
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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Mar 29th 2009

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:18:00 GMT

The team this week, Dr Andi, Dr Chromo and Dr Shane, have a mad scientist moment discussing an octopus robot. Dr Andi jumps on the soapbox following a discussion on science text books in the US. The interview with Avi Waksberg, an evolutionary biologist from Monash University, provides a different view of the money markets. Also the challenges of speech recognition technology are discussed.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Mar 22nd 2009

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Dr Andi and Dr Shane interview PhD student Anna McCallum about the Biodiversity of Decapod Crustaceans, and how you can buy the naming rights for a rather spectacular shrimp on eBay (with proceeds to the Australian Marine Conservation Society). They also discuss Victoria's recent earthquakes, and chat to Dr Jennifer Henry who is the Publishing Manager (Academic Journals) of the Nature Publishing Group about her experiences as a journal editor.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Mar 15 2009

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT

A special focus this week on the brain for Brain Awareness week. The team of Doctors Andi, Danger Mouse, and Doctor Shane delve into the brain with special guests Associate Professor Stephen Robinson from Monash University, Dr Joanne Britto from the Howard Florey Research Institute, and Michael Williams from the University of Melbourne.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Mar 8th 2009

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT

This week on Einstein A Go Go, Dr Shane, Chris KP, Dr Ray and Dr Nat talk about the origins of the Slinky and how it can help teaching the physics of waves, the use of adhesives in holding planes and fish tanks together and the search for planets elsewhere in the galaxy using the recently launched Kepler telescope.

We also discuss feeling the earth move in the recent earthquake, the energy cost of bottled water, the relationship between television screen design and coffee spills and whether flatulence could provide a possible alternative to Viagra.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Mar 1st 2009

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

This week on your favourite science radio show, the team (featuring Dr Andi, Dr Shane, Dr Fifi and Danger Mouse) look at an assortment of ideas and issues including alternative stitching methods for wounds, the evolution of feet, the ethics and viability of bringing back animals from extinction with DNA, and how camels are damaging Australian eco-systems.

Also, Dr. Shane discusses the pros and pros of Geothermal electricity and the political barriers that need to be overcome to advance this sustainable source of energy.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Feb 22nd 2009

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Einstein A Go Go broadcast this week from the Sustainability Festival at Federation Square. We discuss a Car Free CBD with Elizabeth Hurst, Environment Institute, and Darren Pace, Young Engineers Australia, talk Sustainable Cities & Transport and solar power with Stephen Ingrouille, Going Solar, explore carbon reduction and extraction with Brendan Condon and Matt Wright, Climate Positive, and get excited by the possibilities of recycled plastic with Peter Patterson, Replas.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Feb 15th 2009

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT

The Einstein A Go Go team are back for another big year. This week the team catch up on the science from the summer break, Photon Ray discusses quantum levitation (and the repetition of stories in the mediaâ), Dr Shane talks about the collision of two satellites 790km above the earth and special guest Associate Professor Martin Burd discusses his paper on plant reproduction and the recent 'Evolution â The Experience' Conference.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Dec 14th 2008

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

This is is the final install for 2008, completing the year with part 2 of the crews intimate side. We expose what they get up to in their unique work lives. Scoop announcement of impending mini mouse and learn how to impress the media on lab visits. More on the year's Science Sensations and Silly Sausages. Cosmology sensations abound, spectacular solar geology like liquid hydorcabon lakes on Titan; in 2008 our universe became bigger. Stem cells sensations, new prostate and cardiac tissues grown in mice. We discussed latest science diet information, plant oils are in, carbon nanotubes with Nanobama and pushing boundaries of genetics with synthetic bacterial genome. From the eagg crew, we wish you a safe and happy festive season and look forward to another year in science.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Dec 7th 2008

Sun, 7 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

What does the crew get up to when they're not bringing you exciting stories from the world of Science each week? In this episode we find out; including taking your own bubbles of air with you when you're underwater, lots about placentas, genetics, photonics, and bringing science to the masses. We review the year's Science Sensations and Silly Sausages, including the best music to perform CPR to and space-age ant farms.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Nov 30th 2008

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT

As 2008 winds towards a close, we talk to Guy Nolch, editor of Australiasian Science magazine, about the highlights of 2008. These included the startup and subsequent shutdown of the Large Hadron Collider, and a new theory on the extinction of megafauna. We also talk about how water-saving shower heads work, why planes stay in the air and why the engines are never on top of the wing, the joys of painting ants to assist with studying individual behaviour in an ant colony, whether religion changes the way people visually respond to the world and have an in depth look at synthetic diamonds.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Nov 23rd 2008

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT

This week, we were joined by our guest, Professor Saeid Nahavandi, of Deakin University, discussing his work to make airports safer and more efficient. We discussed the role of wonder in motivating scientists and the predictive value of science fiction. There was news from the University of Melbourne about the role of folate in the prevention of Alzheimer's Disease. We revealed the sound of infrasound and its effect on the human body. Plus we heard all about when (allegedly) God died, and about the life and quirks of Charles Darwin.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Nov 16th 2008

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT

It's 100 years since the Model T Ford rolled off the production line. Dr Bernard Rolfe, Senior Lecturer School of Engineering and Information Technology at Deakin University, is part of a $1.8M research project between Deakin and Ford Australia investigating the use of advanced high strength steels in the automotive industry called the Model T² Program. Bernard described his current research interests include developing better material models for metal forming, as well as investigating models for intelligent controllers for manufacturing systems. Also, a new loo for the ISS, potential progress with a malaria vaccine, the genetics of voting, reading a person's mind using fMRI, and making diamond films from tequila.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Nov 9th 2008

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Meteorology Australian Weather Calendar is a much-anticipated annual event for meteorology and photography enthusiasts alike. The calendar features 12 photographs of striking weather events from around Australia along with paintings by Australian artists inspired by Australia's skies, land and water. We chat with Mark Jenkin and Mia Schoen from the BoM about producing the calendar and about weather in general. What are President-elect Barack Obama's thoughts on science funding? Listen to find out. Other stories were: heads-up-display contact lenses, humans' use of glass over the centuries, vale Prof Graeme Laver, and a book review - 'Do Polar Bears Get Lonely?'

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Nov 2nd 2008

Sun, 2 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Tracking the prevalence of disease-causing microbes is vitally important for community health. We spoke with Dr David Tribe from the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Melbourne. David tracks dangerous bacteria and helps devise strategies to stop them causing disease epidemics. The Phoenix spacecraft will probably not survive the Martian polar winter. Back on Earth, mathematicians can apply for the Lucasian Chair of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge and take over from renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking. Revisiting the Miller-Urey experiment, the politics of forest conservation, unusual earthquakes, what it means to be a hypermiler, and Scotch tape produces X-rays!

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Oct 26th 2008

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT

All about engineering - we chat to Professor Iven Mareels, Dean of Engineering at the University of Melbourne. What is engineering and how is it applied to problems like water usage and distribution? Worms flee from the vibrations from worm-eating moles, and fishermen can exploit this to collect worms as bait. Also, the physics of knotted mp3 player earphones cords, tweaking memory formation in mice, how to go about writing your thesis and manuscripts, and the history and chemistry of stainless steel.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Oct 19th 2008

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Bottom-up fabrication by self-assembling nano-scale ball-and-stick models, a fascinating link between schizophrenia and smoking, kamikaze crickets, and the IBEX satellite reaches out to the outer limits of our solar system. We speak with Deanna Henderson, Alan Henderson and Jessie Sinclair from Melbourne Museum about their wonderful book 'Bugs Alive'. Plus we talk about the latest advances in nanoparticle catalysis and the recent Australian Research Council funding outcomes.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Oct 12th 2008

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Allergies, the hygiene hypothesis and exposure to household chemicals in utero. We discuss the World Conservation Union report on species on the verge of extinction. We talk to Dr Amanda Barnard, a 2008 L'Oreal Australia For Women In Science Fellow, about her theoretical work on nanoparticles and their effects on the environment. Plus what's in a tube of toothpaste, why female spiders eat males after mating, and this week's Nobel Prize announcements.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Oct 5th 2008

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Battle of the science magazines, tracing the ancestry of HIV, the Messenger Spacecraft with sun in its sails, and how to tell your friends apart by looking at their bottoms. We talk to Dr Erika Cretney, winner of a 2008 L'Oreal Australia For Women In Science Fellowship, about her fascinating work on T cells that play a role in controlling inflammation and auto-immune diseases. Plus a run-down of the latest Ig Nobel Prize announcements and a discussion of the impact of US politics on the future of science.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Sep 28th 2008

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:00:00 GMT

A former guest returned for more punishment. (Just kidding.) Dr. Natalie Borg, Protein Chemist at Monash University, returned to update us on her synchrotron analysis of protein crystals and her L'Oreal Australia For Women in Science Fellowship. Retro Techno Dave described the "WOW!" moments from his recent trip to science and technology museums in Denmark. Other stories were: the extent of human long-term memory, the first animals shown to be able to survive the ultra-harsh conditions of space, and a serendipitous benefit to the atmospheric radiation released from the testing of nuclear bombs.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Sep 21st 2008

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The human brain has an amazing plasticity that sometimes allows it to overcome significant damage. We spoke with Dr. Norman Doidge who has written a remarkable book on the subject: "The Brain That Changes Itself", a collection of case histories detailing the astonishing progress of people whose neurological conditions had long been dismissed as hopeless. We also chatted with part-time jeweller Alison Alexander who takes inspiration from science. Alison brought examples of her science-inspired jewellery into the studio. Other stories were: the first Australian licence to clone human embryonic stem cells is granted, the LHC springs a helium leak, why flies can be so hard to swat (they see you coming and pre-plan their escape), and synthetic meat as an eco-friendly alternative to eating cows.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Sep 14th 2008

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Did the start-up of the Large Hadron Collider bring about the end of the world? Listen in and find out. Also, discover why the number 168000 is so special, find out about the Swiss cheese genome (it's got nothing to do with cheese) and how to tell if a teenager will be good at maths. We talk to Prof Graham Jenkin from the Monash Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories, we talk about Richard Wiseman's book Quirkology, and we talk about human senses (just how many are there?)

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Sep 7th 2008

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 15:00:00 GMT

It was an environmentally friendly show with a pair of special guests: Greg Hunt, Western Port Greenhouse Alliance, and Robyn Girl Wonder, former EAGG identity and environment warrior. Robyn and Greg led the discussion on local government initiatives to curb greenhouse gas emissions, "greenwashing" in advertising, and more. The discussion coincided with the release of the Garnaut Review's Supplementary Draft Report during the week. Other stories were: contagious yawning in dogs, mating trickery in Atlantic fish, and a sudden mini ice age 13000 years ago.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Aug 31st 2008

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Aug 24th 2008

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Aug 17th 2008

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

As part of National Science Week, EAGG ventured out into the fresh air for an outside broadcast at the Queen Victoria Market. We interviewed Dr. Richard Roush and Dr. Scott Watkins on how science is meeting the challenge of the world's growing food and energy needs. We also heard from mathematics populariser and author Dr. Clio Creswell, interacted with our live audience and finished off with a discussion on the age-old question â is it a fruit or a vegetable?

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Aug 10th 2008

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

We get into the Olympic spirit and discuss how variations in movement, metabolism and the shape of the human body contribute to Olympic performance. Guests Briony Barr (an artist) and Gregory Crocetti (a microbiologist and science educator) tell us about the Scale Free Network - interactive microscope drawing workshops for kids where art meets science. Plus the cooling of Yellowstone National Park, how to train fish, curved CCD arrays for more compact bionic eyes, and the good, the bad and the ugly of Australia's new carbon trading scheme.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Aug 3rd 2008

Sun, 3 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Today's show featured two more Fresh Scientists for 2008. We chatted with Catia Domingues on her worrying research that indicates our oceans are warming at a rate faster than was previously thought, and Dr Susan Angus about her research on silicon radio-frequency single electron transistors for quantum computers. There was a liquid theme to the science news for the week â Phoenix confirms water on Mars, Cassini confirms liquid hydrocarbon lakes on Titan, and oceanographers plan to dive 1.6km to the bottom of the Earth's deepest lake - Lake Baikal in Russia. Also, how would you convince someone to give you their seat on a crowded train? Listen to find out.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jul 27th 2008

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

It was a massive show! 'Fresh Scientist' Jennifer Koplin from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute told us about her research which shows that, in contrast to the popular myth, drinking soy milk or soy-based formula does not trigger peanut allergy in children. There was also live ukulele music from musical guest Bernard who had been challenged to write a song about microwave background radiation. Other stories were: dissecting a giant squid at Melbourne Museum, mystery bugs at the London Museum of Natural History, NASA needs urine, facial tumours in Tassie Devils, the northernmost hydrothermal vent yet discovered, using tequila to make diamond films, and the science communication of risk communication.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jul 20th 2008

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

How to survive an earthquake, human-like sperm from dental pulp, and biofuels from waste plant matter. We talk about a maths-packed kids book "A Story of Natural Numbers" and Dr Andi fills us in on her around-the-world conference tour. Plus Louisa Ludbrook, PhD student from Prince Henry's Institute and from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Monash University, tells us about her research into genes that stop boys being boys.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jul 13th 2008

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Exotic organic dyes for more efficient solar energy collection, an antivenom for cane toad neurotoxin, what the world would look like if human beings disappeared off the planet, and we revisit issues relating to Intelligent Design. Plus we talk to Prof Geoff McFadden from the School of Botany at the University of Melbourne about his visits to Antarctica and his research into malaria.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jul 6th 2008

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

A climate change special. The crew are joined by an expert in atmospheric dynamics - Prof David Karoly from the School of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, and an expert on the social impact of climate change - Dr Jon Barnett from the School of Social and Environmental Enquiry at the University of Melbourne. We ask them the questions that you've always wanted to ask about climate change, and discuss key things that we must all do to to deal with it. We also talk about the Garnaut Report, melting ice sheets, and tidal power with a twist.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jun 29th 2008

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Stopping cancer cells from spreading through the body (metastasis) is vital in curing the patient of their cancer. Dr Bedrich Eckhardt from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre joined us in the studio to discuss his research. Bedrich studies the mechanisms by which breast cancer cells migrate to distant sites including lung and bone. Fossils found in Latvia turn out to be "missing links" - animals that were in the middle of the evolutionary process of transitioning from sea to land. Other stories were: the commercial cloning of pet dogs, methanol fuel cells for portable electronic devices, and drought-resistant GM wheat with higher yields than non-GM wheat.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jun 22nd 2008

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The latest evidence for water on Mars from the Phoenix Lander, astronomical word play, a row over the accuracy of Hawk-Eye and a nanowire towel for mopping up oil spills. We have a fascinating chat with Assoc. Prof. David Shallcross, Associate Dean of Teaching in the School of Chemistry at the University of Melbourne, about water for power stations and the history of the Spotswood pumping station. Plus what genes and credit cards have in common, and the countdown to flicking the switch on the Large Hadron Collider.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jun 15th 2008

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Quantum computers can do things that conventional computers cannot. Dr Andrew Greentree, from the Centre for Quantum Computer Technology at the University of Melbourne, told us all about quantum computing and its amazing potential. How do power stations generate electricity, and are wild sloths as sleepy as they are in captivity? Listen for the answers. Other stories were: self-recognition in pigeons, using mobile phones to track peoples' movements, and the effect of coffee aromas on our mood.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jun 8th 2008

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Parkinson's disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological condition that affects the control of body movements. Dr Rogan Tinsley, from the Howard Florey Institute, told us about his research into the faulty genes and proteins that cause PD and what we might be able to do in the future to treat, or maybe cure, this disease. Dr Andi quizzed scientists at the Australian Society for Medical Research annual dinner on their favourite internal body organs or proteins and also interviewed Sir Gustav Nossal, one of Australia's foremost scientists. Other stories were: honeybees learning new languages, all about leeches, the Phoenix spacecraft on Mars, DNA in household dust, and machines that replicate themselves.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jun 1st 2008

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

This week we celebrate the Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) 'Medical Research Week' at the Melbourne Museum. Dr Andi, Dr Shane, Scholar Alex and Dr Fifi are joined by a group of fascinating guests. We speak with Dr Melanie Bahlo from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research about bioinformatics. PhD student Cameron Adams tells us about his research into receptors in the brain and their importance in alcohol addiction. We also chat with Dr Juliet Taylor from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute about the genetics of Parkinson's Disease.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: May 25th 2008

Sun, 25 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

We dissected a university undergraduate student to find out what it's like to be a science student in 2008. What is it that makes us human? It turns out the behaviours we thought distinguish us from other animals aren't really unique to humans after all. Other stories were: the platypus genome is just as peculiar as the animal itself, waiting anxiously for the Phoenix spacecraft to land on Mars, resurrecting a thylacine gene in a mouse, ivy uses nanoparticles to stick to walls, and the development of âplasticâ lasers.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: May 18th 2008

Sun, 18 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Ovarian cancer is a silent killer. The symptoms are vague and difficult to diagnose. We chatted with Dr Adam Rainczuk, Witchery Research Fellow at the Prince Henry Institute. Adam is trying to find protein biomarkers for ovarian cancer cells which will lead to the development of new diagnostic tests for the early detection of ovarian cancer. Other segments were: EAGG commented on the federal budget â bad news for solar panel rebates, some good news for prospective postgraduate scientists, the World Cup causes heart attacks, genetic testing for athletic performance, and a Hobbit update.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: May 11th 2008

Sun, 11 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

An Einstein A Go Go Mothers' Day special all about the science of breastfeeding. Learn about the phenomenon of simultaneous lactation in marsupials, and the chemical link between cabbages and breastfeeding. In this Science Friction episode, we speak with Dr Lisa Amir, a lactation consultant and researcher from La Trobe University, University of Melbourne and the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: May 4th 2008

Sun, 4 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

This week we talk about memristors, guerrilla gardening and smelly insect signals. Our guest is Dr Robyn Leeson, Program Manager for the EPA. Discover how to create your own element name, how to dust away your distress, and how to work off that chocolate biscuit.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Apr 27th 2008

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Faster, higher, and stronger ..... through science! We chatted with Patrick Watt, Manager of Education and Public Programs at the National Sports Museum, Melbourne Cricket Ground. Patrick told us about the museum and some of the education programs that pertain to the Olympic Games and other sports. Other stories were: geomagnetic depression in Russia, dieting by thinking about food, the 1000 Genomes Project, goodbye to the space shuttle, and answers to questions you never asked.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Apr 20th 2008

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Is the Tasmanian Tiger really extinct? We spoke with cryptozoologist Mike Cleeland to find out. Mike chatted about his many fascinating activities and hobbies, and finished off with some bunyip bush poetry! Other stories from today's show were: NASA extends Cassini's grand tour of Saturn, giant frog fossils from Madagascar, scientists taking drugs to boost brain power, brain-gut trade offs during primate evolution, and pregnant women's supposed olfactory abilities.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Apr 13th 2008

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

This week we take a virtual drive through the solar system at three times the speed of light! We discuss the science behind race and sporting ability, and we get back to our roots to celebrate the International Year of the Potato. We talk to Belinda Griffiths, education officer with the Get Into Genes program. Plus we talk icebergs and earthquakes, the impact of beer consumption on scientific output, how perception of sleep affects our health, and discuss the surprising relationship between food shortages and mortality rates.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Apr 6th 2008

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The Science Friction topic for today was 'sustainability projects and communication'. We heard from Kate Brennan, CEO of Federation Square in Melbourne, who told us all about the amazing sustainability measures that have been implemented at the venue. Next we spoke with Kate Phillips, science communicator and coordinating senior curator of the Science and Life Gallery at Museum Victoria. Kate discussed 'sustainability communication' â a similar but different art to science communication. Finally, we talked a little science and religion with Tom Middlebrook who is doing a show in the comedy festival called "Weird Science". Other stories were: Messenger's rendezvous with Mercury, and the launching of the carbon dioxide geosequestration project in south-western Victoria.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Mar 30th 2008

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Is being a computer games researcher the ideal science job? Dr John Rankin, senior lecturer in games technology at La Trobe University's Department of Computer Science and Engineering, thinks so. John described how computer software is re-engaging our science students in the magic world of space science via serious games. Other stories were: memory loss ("baby brain" effect) in pregnant women is real but there's also good news, the Doomsday Seed Vault and seeds in general, first evidence of an under-ice volcanic eruption in Antarctica, investing in rainforest, and busting the myth that people who wear glasses are stereotypical geeks or nerds.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Mar 23rd 2008

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The EAGG crew took a break over the Easter long weekend. Our trusty panel operator Jeremy manned the studio and replayed an old (but good!) interview. The interview features Dr. Jocelyn Bell Burnell (famous astronomer and discoverer of the pulsar), and Dr. Martin Harwood (physicist, former director of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum and curator of the controversial Enola Gay exhibition at the museum).

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Mar 16th 2008

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

How baby's personality is impacted by smoking during pregnancy, lifting of the moratorium on GM canola, and mapping the impact of genes on the functioning of the human brain. We talk all about twins, and we get into the real science behind the saga of GHB in children's toys. Plus how science now features in the latest list of deadly sins.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Mar 9th 2008

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The genetics and biochemistry of night owls versus early risers. How an intelligent MRI machine can read your mind. The first ringed moon spotted by Cassini near Saturn. We heard from our guest, Amanda Gillon from the Department of Biochemistry at La Trobe University, about her work on cyclotides (circular proteins) and how they may lead to a new class of natural, more ecologically friendly insecticides. Plus the magnetosphere, and a strange link between long legs and galaxies.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Mar 2nd 2008

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Todayâs episode featured the first âScience Frictionâ segment: the ethics of genetic testing in children and adolescents. Special guests from the Murdoch Childrenâs Research Institute, Dr Rony Duncan and Associate Professor Martin Delatycki, discussed the tricky ethical issues with the EAGG panel and listeners. Other stories were: synthesising an artificial genome, orbital probe traffic jams above Mars, an asteroid near miss over summer, and an alien planetary system that looks a lot like our own Solar System.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Feb 24th 2008

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Back in the studio for 2008. Our guest, Dr Marcel Jackson from the Department of Mathematics at La Trobe University, described algebra as both a pure and applied scientific endeavour. Other stories were: testing goldfish memory, healing internal organs, Antarctic sea creatures, German spies and their neenish tarts, and digging for dinosaur bones.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Feb 17th 2008

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT

We kicked off the new year with an outside broadcast from the Sustainable Living Festival at Federation Square. The EAGG crew broadcast from the main stage and spoke with some great guests about battery-powered cars, organisations that assist individuals and businesses to take action on climate change, and the medical implications of the nuclear age. And what outside broadcast would be complete without a vox pop with the audience?

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Dec 16th 2007

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Our final show for 2007. The Einstein A Go Go team continue reviewing their science sensations and silly sausages for the year.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Dec 16th 2007

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Our final show for 2007. The Einstein a Go Go team continue reviewing their Science Sensation and Science Sausage Awards for the year. Thanks for listening â podcasting resumes in 2008.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Dec 9th 2007

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 16:00:00 GMT

The penultimate show for the year and round one of the annual EAGG Science Sensation and Science Sausage Awards. A large panel of EAGG regulars and semi-regulars gathered to deliver their Sensation and Sausage picks for 2007. Round Two and the final show for 2007 will be next Sunday (16th).

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Dec 2nd 2007

Sun, 2 Dec 2007 16:00:00 GMT

After broaching the controversial topic of GM canola, EAGG spoke with two amazing guests. First guest was Simon Harrisson, a polymer chemist at CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies. Simon is currently working on a project to make improved reverse osmosis membranes. Reverse osmosis is the process of forcing salty water through a semi-permeable membrane which allows the water to pass but not the salt and is very important for water desalination on both small and large scales. Second guest was Richard Chopping, a geophysicist from the Predictive Mineral Discovery Cooperative Research Centre. Geophysics is the area where geology and physics meet and aims to create an understanding of the earth by measuring the subtle changes that occur under the ground. This enables, amongst other things, the predictive discovery of hidden mineral deposits. The show was rounded off with a news story of genetically modified algae that produce hydrogen gas as a potential alternate energy source.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Nov 25th 2007

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:00:00 GMT

The latest stem cell breakthrough, robotic cockroaches, hefty rent at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, and what the recent change in government might mean for Australian science. We also talk about bubble pumps and get into the nitty gritty of HD-TV.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Nov 18th 2007

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:00:00 GMT

EAGG went "lentil as anything" over our guest - Dr Rebecca Ford from the University of Melbourne. Rebecca told us all about the benefits of lentils to the environment, our economy and our health, and how she and her colleagues are finding out how to protect lentil crops from fungal disease. Is there a scientific basis to the supposed health benefits of yoga? Science says.... some! Other stories were: fingerprinting with lasers, breastfeeding and IQ, carbon nanotubes to treat cancer, and a tribute Laika on the 50th anniversary of Sputnik 2.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Nov 11th 2007

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:00:00 GMT

NASA gets a talking to for ignoring small asteroids, make your own 'brainbow', and why the saber tooth tiger's meow is worse than its bite. We talk to Prof Rob McLachlan, group leader for research into male reproductive endocrinology and metabolism, and Natalie Hannan, a PhD student in uterine biology, both from the Prince Henry's Institute. Plus the impact of genetic engineering on horse racing, how to tell the age of a horse from its teeth, and whether we can learn in our sleep.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Nov 4th 2007

Sun, 4 Nov 2007 16:00:00 GMT

An intriguing discussion of scientific collectables dominated today's show. Our studio guests Dave Demant (Curator of Technology, Museum Victoria) and Ray Meyer (proprietor of the amazing 'Wunderkammer' store in Melbourne) chatted about the history, aesthetics and culture of scientific collectables. Other stories were: why Greenland is rising, predicting election results by appearance, the optical physics of deli meats, the New Horizons Probe at Jupiter, and broccoli protects you from the Sun.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Oct 28th 2007

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Up, up and away goes a telescope in a high altitude balloon to observe the sun, chatty red-headed Neanderthals and record-breaking hybernating possums. Fresh Scientist Dr Natalie Borg from the Protein Crystallography Unit at Monash University tells us about her research into the structure of proteins in our immune systems. Plus how artist Peter Trussler, lawyer Drew Marsh and Priscilla Gaff from Scienceworks museum were united by a love of dinosaurs.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Oct 21st 2007

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Monash University engineers are using tiny earthquakes and tornados to assist in the detection of biohazards and germ warfare. We interviewed Leslie Yeo and heard how he employs sound waves travelling along the surface of the credit card-sized chip to make detection easier by aggregating trace amounts of dangerous micro-organisms into a small volume. How and why do birds sing? We found out! Other stories included: using eyes for identification, why raw garlic is good for you, Star Trek cast members honoured with asteroids, and non-native birds may be vital for the survival of native Hawaiian plants.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Oct 14th 2007

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Today's studio guest was doctoral student Jacqueline Burgess from La Trobe University. Jacqueline has identified odour molecules produced by intestinal worms in sheep. It's a step closer to creating an on-site automatic "worm sniffer" to detect infected sheep. We also examined the 2007 Nobel and IgNobel Prizes. Other stories were: the evolution of verbs, counting animals not as simple as it sounds, sequencing the Pinot Noir genome, and Japan's Kaguya spacecraft heads to the Moon.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Oct 7th 2007

Sun, 7 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Today's show featured two special guests: Australian scientist and Nobel Laureate Peter Doherty discussed his newly released book "A Light History of Hot Air", and puppeteer Phillip Miller discussed the influence of puppetry on science and society. Other stories were: the 50th anniversary of Sputnik, very strong and thin plastic, and a potential culprit for mysterious bee deaths.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Sep 30th 2007

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Our guest was Fleur Tynan, a graduate student from Monash University's Protein Crystallography Unit. Fleur described her amazing research that involves determining the 3D structure of proteins on the surface of the cells of our immune system. Knowing the structure of these proteins helps to determine how the immune system functions by interacting with invading viruses. Have you ever wondered how plasma TV screens work? Listen to find out. Other stories were: genome transplants, why deep voices are sexy, a gene for tree strength, and nano-sized tweezers.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Sep 23rd 2007

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:00:00 GMT

A new steel cloak for the Chernobyl reactor, determination of fetal health by simple blood testing of the mother, celebrating 20 years since the signing of the Montreal Protocol to protect the ozone layer, and how quickly you should drink your beer. Our guest was Dr Nurin Veis from Museum Victoria, who told us about their latest exhibition The Mind: Enter the Labyrinth exploring the varying capacities of the most complex phenomenon in the known universe - the human mind. Plus how to read emotions from facial expressions, and how to make a toroidal vertex with a plastic bottle.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Sep 16th 2007

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Mars Rovers on the go again, the Google Lunar X Prize, binge-eating lizards offer a treatment for diabetes, and radiowave excitation of salt water to generate fuel. A fascinating discussion with our guest Prof. Jenny Graves, Director of the ARC Centre for Kangaroo Genomics, on what the kangaroo genome can tell us about ourselves, and why she thinks the Y chromosome will become extinct. Plus reports on venomous mammals and why human males have facial hair.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Sep 9th 2007

Sun, 9 Sep 2007 15:00:00 GMT

This week we heard about how a good night's sleep can act as a pain killer, how a good cry can make you feel better, how rice responds to sound waves and why milk is best for recovery from sporting activity. We spoke with Marina Alexander, a PhD student from the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Melbourne, about her work on unravelling the genome of the HIV virus. We also heard from Mark Bolotin, Creative Director of Emergence, on an interactive cinema experiment to build your own human.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Sep 2nd 2007

Sun, 2 Sep 2007 15:00:00 GMT

How does science interface with the arts? This week we delved into science from an artists perspective with Catherine Fargher from the University of Wollongong, who has created performance scripts exploring bioethics and reproductive technologies. We also heard from Claudia Funder, director of Swing Patrol, on the power of dance to impact on us both physically and emotionally.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Aug 26th 2007

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:00:00 GMT

We're back after a two week podcasting break during the annual Triple R Radiothon. This week we spoke with Alex, a PhD student from the University of Melbourne. Malaria kills two million mothers and their children every year. Alex studies how the malaria parasite infects pregnant women and how to prevent it. We also heard about the amazing array of collections and specimens collected by the CSIRO. Other stories were Google Sky, virtual plagues in World of Warcraft and dancing robots.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Aug 5th 2007

Sun, 5 Aug 2007 15:00:00 GMT

This week we were joined by a cavalcade of guests. Assoc Prof John Fitzgerald from the Centre for Health and Society at the University of Melbourne told us about his fascinating Needle and Syringe Culture Exhibition, while PhD student Nola Firth from the Centre for Adolescent Health at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute talked with us about learning disabilities. Another PhD student, Hilary Hoare, from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Monash University, explained to us her research into the molecular structure of human leukocyte antigen.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jul 29th 2007

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:00:00 GMT

There were blasts from the past as former EAGG identities Dr Erica and Dr Nicola telephoned from Los Angeles and Glasgow, respectively, to tell us about their sensational post-doctoral research and life as an Aussie scientist overseas. News stories discussed were disease-causing biofilms, an unbeatable draughts-playing computer program, the man with no brain, and artificial skin for cosmetics testing.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jul 22nd 2007

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:00:00 GMT

It was a privilege to speak with Professor Nancy Millis live in the studio. Nancy has had an amazing scientific career (including teaching more than one of the EAGG crew as undergraduate students) and is one of Australia's foremost academics. She was recently awarded the Clunies Ross Lifetime Contribution Award. We also heard about 10 must-see places to visit before they are gone forever. Other stories included: remote control brains, doctor fish, and feet that know what hands are doing.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jul 15th 2007

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:00:00 GMT

This week we shared our news and views on the Great Canary Telescope and the recent discovery of an incredibly well-preserved woolly mammoth specimen. Prof Rachelle Buchbinder discussed with us her award-winning research into back pain. There was heated debate over the screening of a controversial anti-climate change documentary, and a report from the annual Genetics Society of Australia meeting on the origins of the Tasmanian devil facial tumour disease.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jul 8th 2007

Sun, 8 Jul 2007 15:00:00 GMT

The show had a musical flavour with musical proteins and an ode to hafnium. There were also pre-recorded interviews with Prof. Axel Ullrich and part 2 of "Your Favourite Internal Organ" featuring a collection of inebriated medical scientists. Other news stories were: a new theory for yawning, disappearing Patagonian lakes, a dangerous mission for the Opportunity Rover on Mars, and brain-bending male urine.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jul 1st 2007

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 15:00:00 GMT

It was 'Dial-a-Scientist' Sunday. Topics covered were: "What 10 people alive today would you take on an inter-stellar journey to start a new world?" and "What is your favourite internal organ?" We also heard vox pop interviews with some "happy" medical scientists on their favourite internal organs. Other stories were how NASA is attempting to study mysterious noctilucent clouds, a potential new cystic fibrosis treatment derived from an algal toxin and bacteria that can hold their breath for a very long time.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jun 24th 2007

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Claims of controlling carbon dioxide emissions by dumping iron particles in the ocean, how birth order affects IQ and why laughter is the 'breast' medicine. We talked to Mr Paul Gottlieb of CTO Intellection about his Clunies Ross award for developing a technique to determine mineral composition in plant and ore samples. Plus, nature versus nurture or nature via nurture, and fear and ADHD.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jun 17th 2007

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Supersonic scramjet testing Down Under, how animals (and even plants) are able to recognise family members, a robot designed to rescue wounded soldiers stranded in a war zone, and the latest from space shuttle Atlantis and its journey to the International Space Station. Plus we met Professor Arthur Lowery, Professor of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering at Monash University and a 2007 Clunies Ross Award winner for his contributions to photonics.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jun 10th 2007

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT

We spoke with Peter Delaney who is one of the recent Clunies Ross Award winners. Peter described his 20 year effort to re-engineer large sophisticated bench-top laser microscopes into tiny versions that can fit on the end of minimally invasive endoscopes for medical procedures. This week's report delved into the mysteries of animal sleep. News stories featured fossils of Australia's largest dinosaurs, how to remember by forgetting and bullet proof vests made of polyethylene.

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Einstein A Go Go Podcast: Jun 3rd 2007

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT

This week we celebrated Medical Research Week with a show chock-full of interviews with fascinating medical research scientists. We heard about exercise metabolism and type II diabetes, how multimedia displays are being used in high school genetics education, and research into stem cells using mice and zebrafish. Plus weekly news and views including the latest from the Cassini spacecraft.

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Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 27 May 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Plans for robots to service Hubble's successor, the James Webb Space Telescope. The latest cicada invasion in the US, and how a malfunction of one of the Mars rovers has resulted in a major water discovery. We interviewed Dr Ros Gleadow, a botany researcher and science communication lecturer from Monash University. Plus a book review, how colour vision drove primates to develop red skin and hair, and a ukulele performance in honour of International Polar Year.

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Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 20 May 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Do we have stories of wacky and zany scientific research? Of course we do, listen in for some examples. The environment is changing in ways we cannot predict - what does this "no analogue future" mean for our attempts to model climate change and its effects on ecosystems? Other featured stories were: carnivorous sponges from the Southern Ocean, using bees to study the evolution of immunity, and the gene that gave human brains the edge.

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Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 13 May 2007 15:00:00 GMT

It's International Polar Year, so we heard some amazingly cool stories from renowned dinosaur expert Dr Tom Rich who has been researching dinosaur fossils as part of an IPY research program. Also on the show: research has suggested that northern Europeans might have been dark-skinned until as recently as 6000 years ago, the first marsupial genome sequence has been completed, iPods may cause pacemakers to malfunction, and a section of the Earth's crust in the mid-Atlantic is missing!

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Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 6 May 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Dr Shane, Dr Jen and Flyboy Gary present an action-packed episode on predicting earthquakes through PBRs, "good sperm - bad sperm" detection and ponder on changes in our lives by the year 2020. "Dial-a-Scientist" poses a few curly questions.

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Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:00:00 GMT

We talked nanotechnology with Dr Kristin Alford - what is it, what can it be used for, and how do you bring this information to the public? Kristin explains. We also heard how a holiday to Lord Howe Island can be a scientific and educational experience and how humans, from a genetic point of view, are not really a pinnacle of evolution. Other stories were the discovery of the most Earth-like extrasolar planet yet and bath toys in ocean currents.

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Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 15:00:00 GMT

We invited back Dr Matt from the Department of Zoology, University of Melbourne, to discuss his research on the evolution of insect pheromones. We also discussed TV science and the recent World Conference of Science Journalists held in Melbourne. Other stories were the making of a harder-than-diamond material and detecting life with real-time sensors.

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Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Which is the greater mystery, the breeding habits of the platypus or the workings of the human heart? Listen to our book review to find out. Also, why do animals use sex to reproduce when it's so much easier to use parthenogenesis for reproduction? Our studio guest explains. Other stories discussed were zoo animals as behavioural subjects, ancient T.rex collagen, failure of the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft and evolution of stomach ulcer-causing bacteria.

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Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 1 Apr 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Dial-a-Scientist April Fool's Day show. Science tomfoolery was the order of the day with historical science pranks and Dr Andi's human physiology oddities. Other stories were on orbital tethers, mammalian evolutionary trees and asymmetric wagging of dog tails. And beware the dangers of the chemical named dihydrogen monoxide!

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Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:00:00 GMT

This week we had a chat about tectonic plates, malaria-resistant mosquitoes and the latest images of the Sun's surface from the Hinode mission. Matt Symonds joined us to talk about gender differences in publication rates among biologists. We gave a run down of science and technology podcast available on the web as well as the science behind carbon dating.

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Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:00:00 GMT

We heard from PhD student Matt who has been biomonitoring invertebrate species (his favourites are hairy worms!) in river estuaries of southern New Zealand, and Tash popped by the studio to give her "Tash Pash Rash" on chimeric brains. Other stories were cricket evolution and the truth behind the Canopic jars of Pharaoh Rameses II.

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Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Today's in-studio guest was Blair, a zoologist who studies electroreception in yabbies (or, as he describes it, "underwater Star Wars"). We also heard about hot hot hot chillies, monkeys behaving like humans, storm water earthquakes, brain chocolate, lactose intolerance and Dr Andi's self-experimentation with exercise programs.

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Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 16:00:00 GMT

NASA New Horizons probe heads to Pluto via a swing past Jupiter for some happy snaps, new device sends hair follicles to sleep, The Angry Mathematician fills us in on his Little Mathletics campaign and tells us why maths is vital to the survival of the human species. Also featuring Dial-a-Scientist and Dr. Chromo's giant zucchini. (www.einsteinagogo.net)

Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:00:00 GMT

We farewelled Scholar Nicola (promoted to Dr. Nicola as a parting gift) as she leaves EAGG to pursue her postdoctoral scientific career in Scotland. Did she earn her "Science Scout Badges"? Listen and find out. We also interviewed Susanna (PhD student researching Alpine ecology) and heard about what it sometimes takes to be a scientist - camping in wet and remote Alpine locations in order to monitor plots of native plants containing 1000's of seedlings! Other stories included umbilical cord blood banks, 100 year old light bulbs and H5N1 influenza in Indonesia. (http://einsteinagogo.net)

Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:00:00 GMT

The first show for '07. Science news featured HIV vaccines, asteroid collisions with Venezuela, why the Spanish influenza virus was so deadly and an answer to the burning question: are panda bears really bears? We interviewed Kate Rose, the new science writer for the Herald and Weekly Times. Other stories were how the brain can overcome blindness and a zany look at future clothing technologies. (www.einsteinagogo.net)

Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Final show for 2006. A wrap up of the year's science with a bumper crop of regulars and semi-regulars each presenting their Science Sensation and Science Silly Sausage awards for the year.

Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Bushfires, gorillas and ebola, insulin receptor breakthrough, talking science with Prof. Peter Rathjen (Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne), and a rendition of science sensations and silly sausages for 2006 by ukulele and a slippery kazoo.

Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 3 Dec 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Marathon heartbreak, rain dumps on climate change, woodpecker whereabouts, science sensations and silly sausages, Dial-A-Scientist.

Einstein A Go Go - Weird and wonderful science

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Restoring vision, goodbye to a Mars probe, cancer and attitude, old Apples (computers) and controversial ovaries.