Episodes: science

Dr Shelly Lesher is an experimental nuclear physicist who is passionate about dispelling misconceptions about nuclear science and explores the relationship between nuclear science and society. She also hosts the podcast My Nuclear Life where she delves into these themes through interviews with experts, historians, policy-makers, and first-hand accounts. Join us as we talk about nuclear physics, how nuclear sciences impacts our world, and Shelly's love of travel and shoes.

Dr Merryn McKinnon is a science communication academic and practitioner who researches perceptions of STEM and the relationship between science, media, and the public. Join us as we talk about her journey from marine sciences to science communication research and perceptions of women STEM communicators.

Dr Dani Barrington is a Water, Sanitation, and Health Specialist with a focus on toileting behaviours, menstrual health and hygiene, incontinence, and water especially in low-middle income countries. She is also a co-founder of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene or WASH Failures initiative encouraging WASH professionals to be more open and honest about when things don't work out in this sector. Join us as we talk about water and sanitation systems, WASH Failures, and pantomime.

Natasha Coutts is a primatologist and Conservation Program Manager with the Jane Goodall Institute Australia. She is currently researching habitat fragmentation and its impact on endangered chimpanzee populations, and oversees programs with the Jane Goodall Institute that both support communities and contribute to the conservation of chimpanzees. Join us as we talk about habitat fragmentation, developing a chimpanzee superhighway, and how empowering girls can lead to better economic, social, and ecological outcomes.

Dr Heloise F. Stevance is a computational astrophysicist who studies stellar evolution and how massive stars live and die, specifically the ones that die as kilonovae. Join us as we talk about stellar evolution, kilonovae, and roller derby.

Annette Hester is an economist, policy strategist, and data and digital innovator who has worked with governments, think tanks, and other multilateral institutions. She heads TheHesterView where they use data visualisation to meaningfully interpret and communicate the wealth of data we have available to us in ways that can inform and advise strategic policy. Join us as we talk about how data visualisation can lead to a wiser and kinder world, and Annette's unique journey to data sciences.

Abbie Mitchell is an environmental educator and author of A Hollow is a Home, a non-fiction book about Australian animals that call hollows home, which has been shortlisted for two awards for children's literature. Join us as we talk about Abbie's passion for environmental education, tree hollows for wildlife, and The Jane Goodall Institute's Roots & Shoots youth program.

Dr Blake Chapman is a science communicator who loves all things marine, especially sharks. She has a PhD in shark neuroscience and development, and is passionate about communicating about shark behaviours, and the myths and misconceptions around shark attacks. Join us as we talk about sharks, shark attacks, and Blake's enthusiasm for science communication.

Dr Sabine Bird has a PhD in neurosciences in the area of Alzheimer's research and is passionate about STEM advocacy. She is also an endurance cyclist and holds the unconfirmed world record for most distance covered in a 24-hour period. Join us as we talk about STEM education and communication, Alzheimer's research, and endurance cycling.

Kriza Calumba is an assistant professor at the University of the Philippines Mindanao who has a research interest in probiotics. She was awarded a Fulbright scholarship, and completed her Masters at Louisiana State University where she researched non-dairy probiotic options, specifically incorporating durian rind into a probiotic ale. Join us as we talk about durian beer, Kriza's interest in local food industry and food science communication, and her new probiotic bubble tea business.