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The Podcast on Science, Curiosities, and General Knowledge. Brains Really Do Matter!
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206 – Dr Darryl Carlton – Two PhDs That Explain Why IT Projects Fial
In today’s episode, I talk to Dr Darryl Carlton about the following: – Darryl’s background – What defines an IT project failure? – Examples of worldwi...
205 – Dr Darryl Carlton – On the Cusp of a Revolution : How do we prepare for AI?
In today’s episode, I speak to Dr Darryl Carlton about the evolution of Artificial Intelligence and what it means to us. I speak to him about the foll...
BM204 – The Science of Sleep
In today’s episode, I speak to Ashen Vithana, a sleep scientist, and Alex Young, an entrepreneur and futurist, from the http://youtube.com/@thesnoozes...
BM203 – Dr Jürgen Knödlseder – Sustainability in Science Research
In this episode, I speak to Dr Jürgen Knödlseder on the following topics: – What are the components of a carbon footprint in science, particularly in...
BM202 – Dr Jürgen Knödlseder – Measuring Gamma Rays
In this episode, I speak to Dr Jürgen Knödlseder on the following topics: – What are gamma rays? – How do we detect gamma rays? – The process of findi...
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 refere...
BM200 – Jamali Kigotho – Rooftop Wind Turbines
In this episode, I speak to engineering student Jamali Kigotho, who talks about his work on designing rooftop wind turbines for residential areas, how...
199 – Luke Steller – Does Venus have conditions for life?
In this episode, PhD student Luke Steller returns to talk to us about Venus and the asteroid Bennu. We discuss: * What does the discovery of Phosphene...
198 – Luke Steller – What are the ingredients of life?
In this episode, I talk to Luke Steller, who is a PhD candidate at the Australian Centre for Astrobiology at the University of New South Wales. I spok...
197 – Dr Onisha Patel – Structural Biology & Superstars of STEM
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 Melbour...
196 – Monash Solar Decathlon Team
In this episode, I talk to Bec Lin, Shiyen Perera and Cyndy Li from Monash University who are all part of the Monash Solar Decathlon Team, and took pa...
195 – Dr Dyani Lewis – Studying Chlamydia
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 Download MP3 of Ep 1...
194 – David Lee – Coding Skills at School
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...
193 – Troy Love – Humour in Lockdown
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 inc...
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. Download MP3 of Ep 192
191 – Jamali Kigotho – Sustainability in Kenya
In today’s episode, I speak to award winning Science & Engineering Monash University student, Jamali Kigotho on his keen interest in sustainability in...
Happy New Year
I hope everyone has a wonderful 2020! Get ready for more shows coming out this year.
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190 – Nick Robinson – The Wild Top End
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 –...
189 – Dyani Lewis – Journey to Becoming a Science Journalist
In today’s episode I speak to Dyani Lewis about her path from a science researcher to the path of a science journalist. Download MP3 of Ep 189
188 – Michael Dalton-Smith – Volcanoes 3D
In today’s episode I speak to Michael Dalton-Smith, who is a Canadian adventurer with over ten years of experience filming in some of the most remote...
187 – Dr Dyani Lewis – Plant Genetics
In today’s episode, I speak to Dr Dyani Lewis on the topic of plant genetics. Download MP3 of Ep 187
186 – Dr Jake Owens – Giant Panda Conservation
With the release of IMAX’s “Pandas 3D” recently, I talk to Dr Jake Owens, an American conservational biologist based at the Chengdu Research Base of G...
185 – Kirsten Banks – Archaeoastronomy and Aboriginal Astronmy
In today’s episode, I talk to Kirsten Banks, a young female physics and astronomy student at the University of New South Wales. Topics we cover includ...
184 – Dr Zara Dennis – SciFly STEM Outreach
In today’s episode I speak to Dr Zara Dennis, who has appeared on the podcast previously. We catch up on what she’s been up to since we last spoke, an...
Competition
Hi all, The winner of the online tutoring competition that was mentioned in episode 183 has been announced. The winner is: Giuliana De Bellis Congratu...
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183 – Anant Tanna – Outreach and Science Fun
In today’s episode, I talk to Anant Tanna once again. This time we talk about his interest in science outreach, why it’s important, and the fun of lea...
182 – Joanna Corby – Galactic Large Organic Molecules
In today’s episode, I speak to Joanna Corby, who was visiting the University of New South Wales from the University of Virginia, while doing research...
181 – Anant Tanna – Searching for Invisible Galaxies
In today’s episode I speak to Anant Tanna from the University of New South Wales School of Physics, about his research on looking for invisible galaxi...
180 – Ten Years of Brains Matter
This Episode of Brains Matter celebrates the 10 year anniversary of the show. Yes, Brains Matter has hit the double figure mark. Starting out on the 1...
179 – Dr Michael Childress – Supernovae
In today’s episode I speak to Dr Michael Childress from the Australian National University. He talks to me about his research into supernovae. During...
178 – Dr Roland Crocker – Fermi Bubbles
In this episode I speak to Dr Roland Crocker from the Australian National University on the topic of Fermi Bubbles – what are they and how do they for...
177 – Angus Wright – ICRAR and GAMA
I speak to Angus Wright from ICRAR who speaks to us about the GAMA project and radio astronomy, and the work he is doing as part of his PhD in the GAM...
176 – Dr Anushi Rajapaksa – Spray Vaccines
Do you or someone you know dislike getting the needle? Well in today’s episode, I speak to Dr Anushi Rajapaksa from the Murdoch Children’s Institute o...
175 – Dr Charley Lineweaver – Is Our Solar System Special?
Listen to today’s episode as I talk to Assoc Prof Charley Lineweaver from the Australian National University on his thoughts about whether the Solar S...
174 – Dr Zara Dennis – From Sports Science and Geophysics to Teaching
Listen in as Dr Zara Dennis talks to us about her journey from sports science to teaching high school physics. In particular, Zara talks to us about:...
Brains Matter is Back From Hiatus
Hi listeners! As you would have noticed, the Brains Matter podcast has been on a bit of a hiatus over the past year and you haven’t heard much from th...
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173 – Assoc Prof Brad Carter – Space Weather
In today’s episode, I speak to Associate Professor Brad Carter from the University of Southern Queensland about Space Weather. What is it? How do we m...
172 – Dr Lisa Harvey-Smith – The SKA
In today’s episode, I speak to Dr Lisa Harvey-Smith from the CSIRO, about the Square Kilometre Array project. – What is the the Square Kilometre Array...
171 – Sarah Bruzzese – Astronomical Society of Australia Poster Sessions
During the Astronomical Society of Australia conference, I went and visited the Poster Sessions where students showcased their research. In today’s...
170 – Sarah Sweet – Astronomical Society of Australia Poster Sessions
During the Astronomical Society of Australia conference, I went and visited the Poster Sessions where students showcased their research. In today’s ep...
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