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Ep 118: Astrobiology and the search for extraterrestrial life
Astrobiology is a fascinating and complex field of science. It is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe, and is a relatively new field of science incorporating astronomy, biology, geology, palaeontology,...
Swimming with Whales - video from Tonga
A few months back, I spoke to Scott Portelli about his experiences diving with whales in Tonga - see Ep 109: Tongan blowholes and whales. Scott has recently returned from Tonga, and took from breathtaking footage of the whales. Enjoy the video below....
Ep 117: The Science of Superheroes - Mystique (X-men)
Ever wondered whether it is scientifically possible to become a superhero? In a new series of podcasts, Dr Christopher Pettigrew (aka Dr Boob*) and I are going to tackle this question. Chris is a post-doctoral researcher at the Department of Biochem...
Ep 116: Terence Tao and Prime Numbers
Terence Tao is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics, UCLA and one of Australia's most acclaimed mathematicians. Indeed, he is arguably the world's greatest living mathematician. In 2006, he was awarded a Fields Medal, which is the top prize a...
Blog Action Day 2009 - Climate Change
October 15 is Blog Action Day 2009 and this year's topic is Climate Change. The idea is to raise awareness of the topic, so I thought I'd get in on the act - it is still October 15 in some parts of the world... Climate Change is arguably our most pr...
Name your 2009 Science Highlights, and win!
Somehow we are already near the end of 2009, and therefore it's time to start reflecting on the year that was. Each year we run a competition in which you, dear readers and listeners, can write in and let us know what science events turned you on thr...
