Brains Matter

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BM201 - Ayush Pandhi - Polarisation and Magnetism in Space

In this episode, I speak to PhD student, Ayush Pandhi on his research into how polarised light is affected by magnetism in space.Ayush's paper referenced in ...

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BM200 - Jamali Kigotho - Rooftop Wind Turbines

#brainsmatter #podcast #scienceIn this episode, I speak to engineering student Jamali Kigotho, who talks about his work on designing rooftop wind turbines f...

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BM199 - Luke Steller - Does Venus have conditions for life?

#brainsmatter #podcast #scienceIn this episode, PhD student Luke Steller returns to talk to us about Venus and the asteroid Bennu. We discuss:* What does th...

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BM198 - Luke Stellar - What are the ingredients of life?

#brainsmatter #podcast #scienceIn this episode, I talk to Luke Stellar, who is a PhD candidate at the Australian Centre for Astrobiology at the University of...

In this episode, I talk to Luke Stellar, who is a PhD candidate at the Australian Centre for Astrobiology at the University of New South Wales. I spoke to Luke about: - Luke's background - How he became interested in astrobiology - Ancient life on Earth - How understanding ancient life on Earth influences the search for life elsewhere - Understanding how hot springs are involved in the formation of life - Life near deep sea vents - What do we think is required to form life? - The variability of life - The Miller-Urey experiment - The origin of life versus habitability - What might extraterrestrial life look like?

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BM197 - Dr Onisha Patel - Structural Biology & Superstars of STEM

#brainsmatter #podcast #scienceIn this episode, I talk to Dr Onisha Patel, who is a structural biologist at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Re...

In this episode, I talk to Dr Onisha Patel, who is a structural biologist at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) in Melbourne, Australia I speak to her about: - How she got into science from her interest in art - What inspired her growing up - Structural Biology and what it is - Why knowing the shape of proteins is useful - Pseudo Enzymes - Understanding cancers through these techniques - Mixing art with structural biology - Her research - The Superstars of STEM Programme

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BM196 - The Monash Solar Decathlon Team

#brainsmatter #podcast #scienceIn this episode, I talk to Rebecca Lin, Shiyen Perera and Cyndy Li from Monash University who are all part of the Monash Solar...

In this episode, I talk to Rebecca Lin, Shiyen Perera and Cyndy Li from Monash University who are all part of the Monash Solar Decathlon Team, and took part in the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Challenge. I speak to them about: – Their backgrounds – The Monash Solar Decathlon Team itself – The US Department of Energy competition – The individual projects each of the teams worked on, plus an outline of the winning project from another MSDT team

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BM195 - Dyani Lewis - Studying Chlamydia

#brainsmatter #podcast #scienceIn this episode, I speak to Dr Dyani Lewis on the research work she is undertaking as part of a larger team in studying chlamy...

In this episode, I speak to Dr Dyani Lewis on the research work she is undertaking as part of a larger team in studying chlamydia This episode was originally published on 5/9/2020 on the website

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In today’s episode I talk to Davie Lee, a technology professional who has started up a programme to work with schools to help teach coding skills.

The things we talk about include:

David’s background

What David’s aim was with GI Jamie

The skills that coding can help you learn

The great things David has seen that the students have done

David’s future plans for GI Jamie

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In today’s episode I talk to Troy Love, from Great Talk and Humour Australia about the importance of humour and happiness

The things we talk about include:

How Troy got into his current line of work

Dealing with the corporate environment when it comes to humour

The value of humour to people

How to use humour to help others

The correlation between comedy and mental health

Do we all have a sense of humour?

Some of the tricks behind presenting with humour

Some suggestions for then pandemic lockdown

For those who are struggling with mental health, please contact your local qualified professionals.

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192 – Dr Karen Lewis – Discovering Moons Around Extra Solar Planets

In today’s episode, I speak to Dr Karen Lewis about her research into looking for moons around extra solar planets

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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!

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In today’s episode, I speak to Nick Robinson about his new IMAX documentary, “The Wild Top End 3D”

We discuss: – How he got into documentary making – The process of making a documentary and an IMAX documentary – The background of making The Wild Top End – Some amazing facts from the documentary and some of the amazing people involved in the film

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