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187 – Dr Dyani Lewis – Plant Genetics
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03/31/19 • 0 min
176 – Dr Anushi Rajapaksa – Spray Vaccines
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05/07/16 • 0 min
191 – Jamali Kigotho – Sustainability in Kenya
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01/10/20 • -1 min
In today’s episode, I speak to award winning Science & Engineering Monash University student, Jamali Kigotho on his keen interest in sustainability in Africa, along with a few other things!
We discuss:
– His background
– His interest in science and engineering
– The work he has done in Kenya in looking at sustainable solutions for local communities to make a real on the ground difference
– His work with the Tandum organisation
– His interaction with the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD)
And a host of other things!
186 – Dr Jake Owens – Giant Panda Conservation
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06/10/18 • -1 min
With the release of IMAX’s “Pandas 3D” recently, I talk to Dr Jake Owens, an American conservational biologist based at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan, China, and the project work he has been doing in terms of Panda re-introduction to the wild and conservation work that the documentary is based on.
I spoke to Jake about:
– His background and journey into the world of conservation
– His previous projects and conservation work
– The work being done in China to reintroduce the Giant Panda to the wild
– His involvement with the “Pandas 3D” IMAX documentary
A big thank you to Kate Piasecka and IMAX Melbourne for making this episode happen.
180 – Ten Years of Brains Matter
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11/03/16 • -1 min
This Episode of Brains Matter celebrates the 10 year anniversary of the show. Yes, Brains Matter has hit the double figure mark. Starting out on the 16th of October 2006, the show has covered a wide range of topics and amazing guests.
In today’s show, I speak to Clive Weeks, who has been involved with the podcast for some time, and reminisce about the past ten years. The show is also a little bit of fun and turns things around a little bit – listen in to find out!
Also featured on today’s show are:
Richard Ogley
Karen Lewis
Allie Ford
Rob Lloyd
And a special thank you to Victoria from Russia for your contribution.
172 – Dr Lisa Harvey-Smith – The SKA
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08/18/14 • -1 min
In today’s episode, I speak to Dr Lisa Harvey-Smith from the CSIRO, about the Square Kilometre Array project.
– What is the the Square Kilometre Array Project?
– The results of the decision on where to host the project
– What are the different parts of he SKA project
– The Murchison Widefield Array
This episode is supported by the Monash Centre for Astrophysics
08/17/13 • -1 min
During the Astronomical Society of Australia conference, I went and visited the Poster Sessions where students showcased their research. In today’s episode, I speak to Sarah Sweet, one of the poster session presenters.
This episode is supported by the Monash Centre for Astrophysics
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169 – Dr Charley Lineweaver – The Birth, Life, and Death of our Planet… and the Universe
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08/06/13 • -1 min
The following recording is of the 2013 Astronomical Society of Australia’s Harley Wood Lecture, hosted by the Monash Centre for Astrophysics.
People, planets, stars, and even universes are born, they live for a while, and then die. Associate Professor Charles Lineweaver reviews what we now about the origin of the Earth and the origin of the life on it – the coming extinction of this life and the death of the Earth and Sun. The second law of thermodynamics is relevant to the birth and death of the universe.
This episode is supported by the Monash Centre for Astrophysics
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168 – Matt Witkowski – Leukaemia and the Ikaros Gene
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07/14/13 • -1 min
In today’s episode, I talk to Matthew Witkowski, a PhD student at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne, on his research into the relationship between the Ikaros Gene and Leukemia.
We discuss:
– Matt’s background
– A definition of leukaemia
– Matt’s work in his PhD
– What is the Ikaros gene?
– What is the relationship between Ikaros and leukaemia?
– What are the possible outcomes from this research?
188 – Michael Dalton-Smith – Volcanoes 3D
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04/01/19 • 0 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Brains Matter have?
Brains Matter currently has 58 episodes available.
What topics does Brains Matter cover?
The podcast is about Humanities, History, Knowledge, Astronomy, Chemistry, Nature, Podcasts, Technology, Education, Science, Physics, Anthropology and Biology.
What is the most popular episode on Brains Matter?
The episode title '195 – Dr Dyani Lewis – Studying Chlamydia' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Brains Matter?
The average episode length on Brains Matter is 11 minutes.
How often are episodes of Brains Matter released?
Episodes of Brains Matter are typically released every 53 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Brains Matter?
The first episode of Brains Matter was released on Dec 5, 2011.
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