Can power grids cause bushfires and what advances have made engineering climate change resilient infrastructure a possibility for our communities? Niamh Chapman and Dr. Sarah Lyden interviewed Samantha Vahedi from Hydro Tasmania and Jason King from Tas Networks about the challenges for engineers in the face of a changing climate and increased bush fire risk. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThatsScienceTAS/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatsScienceTASHosts: Niamh Chapman and Dr. Sarah L...
There have been harrowing sights of wildlife loss over the course of the catastrophic bushfire season. This episode we interviewed Dr Sue Baker, Research Fellow in forest ecology at the University of Tasmania and Greg Irons, Director of Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. We will cover the way plants, animals and insects have evolved with bushfire in Australia and the impact of a prolonged fire season on their survival.For more updates follow us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThatsScienceTAS/...
The first episode of 2020 covers the topic on everyone’s lips this summer – the Australian bushfires. We chat with Dr Grant Williamson and Dr Bec Harris from the University of Tasmania about the role that climate change is having on bushfire occurrences and severity, and what that means for Australia into the future.Hosts: Niamh Chapman and Kelsey PicardProduction: Meredith CastlesMedia: Olivia Holloway
Urban tree ecophysiologist Dr Christoph Bachofen tells us how plants, chemistry, physics and art are intertwined through the lens of city trees. Join Christoph and Dr Kate Johnson to learn how trees and humans experience the urban environment and find out answers to questions such as; why would a student walk around Geneva with a high-tech backpack? How do trees alter the environment in cities? Do dense buildings heat or cool cities? Will you be able to hear from trees in the future?Show them...
Each year, Science in the Pub Tasmania’s Inspiring Women in STEMM Fellowship not only recognises incredible women working in STEMM in Tasmania, but also provides the chance for them to conduct outreach in their home community.In today’s episode, Olly hears from the 2024 fellows, Ella Smalley, Esmat Sarafraz, and Saranya Viswanathan, as they tell her all about their incredible projects.It’s safe to say that she was left feeling more than just a little inspired, and there’s a good chance you wi...
Explore Dr Anna Matala's extraordinary journey from violinist to pioneering scientist in this compelling episode. From her groundbreaking work in pyrolysis modelling to her pivotal role at Tasmania's Fire Centre and Hydro Tasmania, Dr Matala seamlessly bridges the worlds of fire and water. Discover the fascinating intersections between her passions and the profound impact of her multidisciplinary approach. Tune in to uncover the inspiring insights of this exceptional polymath.Show theme music...
How do you build a storm? Dr Courtney Quinn’s maths journey has taken her all over the world, and she has combined this passion with her fascination of extreme weather events. She’s now an expert in the field of dynamical systems where she models the complexities of atmospheric and large-scale weather systems. In this episode, Olly and Georgia discover what goes into the mathematical building blocks of a cyclone and how the rate of changes of our climate can affect these large weather systems...
In this episode, Olly and Sarah explore the world of electromagnetics with expert guest Dr Antony Lui. Antony’s career in research has focused on applications related to electromagnetic theory, including medical diagnosis, and antennas for sensing and communications.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@olly_dove)Co-Host: Sarah LydenProduction: Simin Salarpour (@SalarpourSimin)
Join us as we journey through time and space to unlock Earth's dynamic history with expert guest Dr. Sheree Armistead. In this episode, we delve into Sheree’s groundbreaking research, from unravelling the mysteries of supercontinent Gondwana's tectonic evolution in Madagascar, India, and East Africa during her PhD studies, to exploring the ancient links between supercontinents and ore formation in Canada during her postdoctoral research. Now, Sheree’s focus turns to the rugged landscapes of n...
Welcome to our first instalment of the ‘Geoscience mini-series’, a four-part series where we talk to geoscientists based in Tasmania and elsewhere in Australia. This episode’s guest, Izzy Von Lichtan, is an esteemed expert in earth sciences, serving as curator at the Rock Library & Geological Museum and associate lecturer at the University of Tasmania. With over two decades of experience in teaching undergraduate programs, Izzy's passion lies in nurturing the curiosity of budding scientis...
Robyn Williams is a legend in science journalism. For over 50 years he has brought science stories to the airways through ABC National’s Science Show. As the founder of Australia Museum’s Eureka Prize, he joins Anna and Olly for part one of four episodes in the Eureka Prizes mini-series. They discuss the history of STEMM communication, cultural changes, and what’s kept Robyn passionate across his career. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@olly_dove)Co-Host: Anna ...
Join Dr Ann Thresher, a Philosopher, as she dives into the heart of science's workings and scientists' ethical responsibilities in technology. Explore telescope placements, altering species for climate, gene drive risks, and our duties toward invasive species. Delve into climate change's bounds with geo-engineering and terraforming, and the risks we dare to rescue our world. Uncover philosophical musings in this episode that simplifies complexity.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove...
How do we understand how stressed a plant is, or decide when it needs water? First, we need to ask, then we need to translate. Originally from Morocco, having studied in France and now in Tasmania, Dr Ibrahim Bourbia speaks many languages of plants and people and shares his journey to plant science + experience and advice for moving countries for research. Join Dr Kate Johnson to hear how Ibrahim uses cameras to understand how plants use and lose water, which will help farmers decide when to ...
From distant space to earthly bats and bird-song, how is Dr Jim Lovell using his training in astrophysics to innovate how we track and locate wildlife? Join Dr Kate Johnson to hear how black holes are necessary for navigating on earth and how astrophysics techniques can be used to monitor animals by mapping sound (and why that matters). Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Dr Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)Production: Dr Simin Salarpour (@SalarpourSimin)Media & Promotion: Ellie Clapham...
This week we are joined by Inspiring Women in STEMM Fellow Marlee Wells. Marlee is a PhD Candidate at the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre and faced many challenges growing up as a young girl interested in science in a small town. Now, Marlee hopes to use her experience to inspire other young people from rural areas to follow a similar path to her and achieve their dreams. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@littledove440)Production: Simin Salarpour (@Sal...
Alex Paton is a wildlife lover, science communicator and pioneer of using feather boas to aid feral cat management. Listen as Dr Kate Johnson finds out how Alex’s PhD uses cameras deployed in remote bushland across lutruwita/Tasmania, her diverse field-work experiences, and what we can do to protect our wildlife from non-native predators. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Dr Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)Production: Ryan Smith Media & Promotion: Ellie Clapham
Matt Testoni is a multi-talented marine biologist, underwater photographer, and podcast host. Dive into this episode to learn about his research and his science communication show Seacreatures, based in lutruwita/TasmaniaShow theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@littledove440)Co-Host: Anna Abela (@annaoabela)Production: Ryan Smith Media & Promotion: Hannah McCleary
Cade Kane is an American, but he’s spending 10 months living in Tasmania as part of his Fulbright fellowship. Listen for application info + tips and to get an idea of what a Fulbright experience can be like! He also drops some sweet tourist tips, including “the best museum [he’s] ever been to”!Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Ryan Smith Production: Ryan Smith Media & Promotion: Ellie Clapham (@EleanorClapham1)
9 months, 15 US states, 4 countries (including the US and AUS) and 3 homes, a brief summary of Kate’s wild 2022! Ryan Smith and Dr Kate Johnson chat, separated by 17000km, about Kate’s experience as a Fulbright postdoctoral researcher in the USA. Listen for application info + tips and to get an idea of what a (very fun) Fulbright experience can be like, from start to finish!Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Ryan Smith Production: Ryan Smith Media & Promotion: Kate Johnson (@K...
In this episode we talk to Eve Poland about her research in chemistry, her advocation for zero waste in Tasmania, and her impressive music career. Interestingly, she describes her goal to combine her chemistry skills and passion for waste reduction to help large scale carbon repurposing. Tune in to learn about organic chemistry, some simple steps to reduce your waste, and how music can enrich your science experience.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@littledove440)Co-Host: Ellie...