Ockham’s Razor

This program is no longer in production. Ockham’s Razor is a soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say about science.

Some news about Ockham's Razor and introducing Quick Smart

If you've been wondering where we've been – Ockham's Razor is going on hiatus for a little while.But don't worry, we've got your pod needs covered with Tegan Taylor's other excellent and informative shows, Quick Smart and What's That Rash?Find more episodes of Tegan's podcasts here:Quick SmartWhat's That Rash?Presenter:Tegan TaylorProducer:Tegan Taylor, Rose KerrSound engineer:Bethany Stewart

03-06
15:01

Satellites, citizen science and space

What role could you play in the fight against space junk?This week, Mars shares her thoughts on the role of citizen science in space research.

12-16
11:33

What should rewilding look like in Australia?

Scientists have lots of different ideas about how to conserve our native species. One of these ways is rewilding. 

12-09
11:10

If DNA is the sheet music, epigenetics is the conductor

Razia Zakarya is an epigeneticist. But what does an epigeneticist do exactly? Razia is here to explain! Today, why DNA and epigenetics is important for chronic disease research.

12-02
11:54

Making science fun isn't oversimplifying it

Science doesn't have to be restricted to old white men in lab coats. Maddie reckons it's time to make science fun! Without losing it's important messages.

11-25
11:22

Examining the labels we put on science

First Nations people were the first scientists in Australia. But they don't just stay in the past tense – they're still here, and still actively contributing to science.Today's speaker Maggie Walter is Palawa and she's here to talk about how we think about First Nations science.

11-18
11:46

Imagine you're a snowflake...

Today's speaker Chelsea explores the extreme cold in Antarctica to bring home something important... Ice cores! These ice cores can be used to uncover clues about Australia's past. 

11-11
11:22

What radio and space research have in common

Today's speaker works with radio of a slightly different sort – radio astronomy!Dr Laura Driessen explains what radio is… and isn't.

11-04
10:53

Big conservation in small spaces

As cities grow, nature becomes more and more fragmented. So how can we protect native species without big areas to conserve?Brendan Wintle says we need look into smaller places, like your own backyard or the bushland down the street.

10-28
11:14

The giant urine battery, and other art-science fusions

Guess what happens when art and science collide?

10-21
11:27

The ancient story of Prometheus still has lessons today

Fire has been fundamental for human development - but have you ever stopped to think about how it might be causing us harm? Fay Johnston wants us to rethink our relationship with fire, through a retelling of a story.

10-14
11:25

Yeast: a manufacturing powerhouse

Bread... Beer... Bioengineering?Yeast really can do it all.Today's speaker Jason Whitfield wants us to consider what our world could look like with emerging bioengineering tech. 

10-07
11:29

The creatures in the ocean's twilight zone

Diving into the "twilight zone", there's some amazing aquatic creatures. These fish fascinate today's speaker Yi-Kai Tea. He's even named a few. 

09-30
11:04

What fool's gold can tell us about the origins of life

Do you have a favourite mineral? Maybe you love the gleam of a tiger's eye or the sparkle of an amethyst. 

09-23
11:14

A peek into the future of glaucoma treatment

Flora Hui's hope for the future is that blindness from glaucoma no longer exists.And as an optometrist and researcher, she's at the forefront of finding better treatments. 

09-16
10:52

What microfluidics can do for you

Microfluidics is an exciting field of science that has the potential to change the way we do drug trials. Today's speaker Susi Seibt is keen to explore the future applications of this teeny tiny science. 

09-09
11:01

How do you brew

What do you love about that first sip of beer? Maybe it's the bitterness, the fizz or the fruitiness?

09-02
10:02

Thinking of the earth like a vanilla slice

Beneath the cold ice sheets of Antarctica lies the dynamic deep earth. So what happens when the two interact?Today's speaker Niam is eager to find out. 

08-26
11:14

Why would we need a celestial lighthouse?

Let's go on a space adventure!Gomeroi woman and astrophysics honours student Krystal explores the scale of our universe.

08-19
11:00

Safety, science and a platypus

If we had a time machine, we could go back and fix the mistakes we've made. But that probably isn't the best way to prevent mistakes before they happen...Trish Kerin believes everyone has a right to be safe at work and has a creative way to encourage us to spot warning signs early, saving us from mistakes ahead of time.

08-12
11:04

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