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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 LydenGuests: Samantha Vahedi, Hydro Tasmania and Jason King from Tas NetworksProduction: Meredith CastlesMedia: Olivia Holloway

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/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatsScienceTASHosts: Niamh Chapman and Kelsey PicardProduction: Meredith CastlesMedia: Olivia Holloway

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

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 northwest Tasmania, where she investigates the region's past ties to North America. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@olly_dove)Co-Host: Hannah Moore (@HannahCMoore)Production: Simin Salarpour (@SalarpourSimin)Media & Promotion: Emma Hamasaki (@EmmaHamasaki) 

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 scientists in a supportive and encouraging environment.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@olly_dove)Co-Host: Hannah Moore (@HannahCMoore)Production: Simin Salarpour (@SalarpourSimin)Media & Promotion: Anna Abela, Georgia Stewart 

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 Abela (@annaoabela)Production: Simin Salarpour (@SalarpourSimin)Media & Promotion: Anna Abela (@annaoabela)

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 (@olly_dove)Co-Host: Simin Salarpour (@SalarpourSimin)Production: Simin Salarpour (@SalarpourSimin)Media & Promotion: Ellie Clapham (@EleanorClapham1)

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 irrigate their crops and more.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Dr Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)Production: Simin Salarpour (@SalarpourSimin)Media & Promotion: Katya Bandow (@katyabandow)

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 (@EleanorClapham1)

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 (@SalarpourSimin)Media & Promotion: Hannah McCleary (@hannahsmccleary) 

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 (@KatePlantPhys) and Anna Abela

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 Clapham (@EleanorClapham1)Production: Ryan SmithMedia & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_), Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys),  Anna Abela (@annoabela)

This week we look at scientific research from a whole new perspective! CEO of the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation, Heather Francis, explains how funding bodies like @rhhresearchfoundation allow local Tasmanian scientists to undertake important medical research.This episode discusses the entire spectrum of funding intricacies; including increased interest from large corporate bodies, to the impact that greater scientific engagement has on a community level. We also discuss how @rhhresearchfoundation makes maximises the capacity building support they provide to local Tasmanian scientists.Tune in to learn how science comes to life through funding!Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Ellie Clapham (@eleanorclapham)Production: Ryan Smith Media & Promotion: Ellie Clapham (@eleanorclapham) 

Hannah talks with Mibu Fischer, Quandamooka woman and CSIRO scientist. Mibu’s specific interests are around utilising Traditional Knowledges and management practices are considered within modern day fisheries, coastal and conservation management. Her goal is to bridge a gap that draws attention to the indigenous communities facing the frontline of impacts and changes to coastlines, ecosystems and livelihoods from climate change impacts. This series was produced for National Science Week with thanks to the Australian Government’s Inspiring Australia program. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHosts: Hannah McCleary (@mccleary_hannah)Production: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles) & Olly Dove (@littledove440)Media & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_) & Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)

Kate interviews Megan Hartog, Marine scientist working at the CSIRO Marine National Facility as a Voyage Operations Manager. Megan tells us what it’s like organising different voyages and arranging research out at sea.  This series was produced for National Science Week with thanks to the Australian Government’s Inspiring Australia program. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHosts: Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)Production: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles) & Olly Dove (@littledove440)Media & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_) & Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)

Today, Olly talks with marine ecologist Associate Professor Mary-Anne Lea about her incredible career in marine science. Mary-Anne talks us through life out on remote islands with seals and seabirds, as well as how a support network can make all the difference in the sciences.This series was produced for National Science Week with thanks to the Australian Government’s Inspiring Australia program. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHosts: Olly Dove (@littledove440)Production: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles) & Olly Dove (@littledove440)Media & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_) & Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)

Olly talks with expert guest Claire Butler on what transitioning from research to working in the marine industry is like, as part of a collaboration between That’s What I Call Science! and The Royal Society of Tasmania for National Science Week 2020. This series was produced for National Science Week with thanks to the Australian Government’s Inspiring Australia program. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHosts: Olly Dove (@littledove440)Production: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles) & Olly Dove (@littledove440)Media & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_) & Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)