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Podcast title	Brains Matter
Website URL	http://www.brainsmatter.com
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Updated	Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:34:47 +0000
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1. 110 - Evan Bittner - Asian Elephant Conservation Part 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 15.01Mb) Description: In this episode, I talk to Evan Bittner from the University of Melbourne in Brains Matter’s continuing series on Asian Elephants. Evan discusses: - Elephants and infrasound communications - Determining how to measure elephant reactions to elephant vocalisations - What are the meanings of some of the elephant behaviours we observe? - The follow up experiment to [...]
2. A 6 Year Old’s Question on Star Quakes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 6.27Mb) Description: Brains Matter has once again contributed to the 365 Days of Astronomy podcast. My six year old asked whether magnetism could crush a star. The following podcast is the result of trying to find the answer to that! Download the show here Link to the 365 Days of Astronomy website
3. The First Astronomers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Brains Matter has once again contributed to the 365 Days of Astronomy podcast. For this episode, the topic was on The First Astronomers - the Australian Aborigines. Download the show here Link to the 365 Days of Astronomy site
4. Brains Matter merchandise has now arrived http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: If you’ve always wanted to wear your Brains Matter pride, or have a BM mouse mat or something similar - well your wishes have been attended to. You can now buy BM merchandise from the Brains Matter website by going to the “Merchandise” tab on the right. Choose from the category(ies) you [...]
5. 109 - The Science of Attraction - Live Show http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 26.98Mb) Description: This episode is the audio of the first Brains Matter live show. The topic for this show is The Science of Attraction - what is attraction? - what attracts us to each other? - how does this compare to the animal kingdom? - how do physical features, and chemical signals play a role? - what influences our view of [...]
6. 108 - Is Intelligent Life Common in the Universe? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 25.14Mb) Description: A question that everyone asks at some point is - are we alone? We’ve all heard about the Drake Equation, and have had chats about our place in the universe with friends. In this episode, Dr Allie Ford hosts a debate between Professor John Lattanzio and Ms Marion Anderson from Monash University on the topic [...]
7. 107 - Dr Yin Paradies - The Effects of Racism http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 18.18Mb) Description: In this episode I speak to Dr Yin Paradies, who is a senior research fellow at the University of Melbourne. Yin’s research focuses on the health, social and economic effects of racism as well as anti-racism theory, policy and practice. In this interview, some of the topics we talk about include: - What are some of the [...]
8. Borders poster http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: (Carlton, Victoria, Australia)
9. 106 - Dr Owen Carter - Research into the Ultraviolet Index http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 9.21Mb) Description: We have all heard of the ultraviolet index in weather reports. What is it? What does it mean to the lay person? What is the average person’s perception of the ultraviolet index? I talk to Dr Owen Carter from the CBRCC and Curtin University in Western Australia about his research [...]
10. Brains Matter Live Show http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Hi all, The Brains Matter Podcast will have its first live show early next month. So if you’re in Melbourne, Australia and want to come and watch and be part of the first live show, you’re more than welcome to come along. Date: Saturday 13 February, 2010 Time: 14:00 Location: Borders Bookstore, 380 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria [...]
11. Drinking with Aliens.. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: The Brains Matter interview with Dr Allie Ford from Monash Uni (highlights version for 365 DoA) was featured on Diffusion Science Radio this week.
12. 105 - Prof Bryan Gaensler - Magnetism in the Universe http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 17.77Mb) Description: In this episode, I speak to Professor Bryan Gaensler from the University of Sydney on the topic of Magnetism in the Universe, which was only discovered in the 20th century. - What is a magnet? - What objects in the universe are magnetic? - How are magnets detected in space? - How do we detect magnetic fields, despite the [...]
13. 104 - Dr Kristen Panfilio - Hox Genes and Evolutionary Developmental Genetics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 24.40Mb) Description: In todays episode, I talk to Dr Kristen Panfilio is a Developmental Geneticist from the University of Cologne, in Germany. We talk about Evolutionary Developmental Genetics, or Evo Devo as it is sometimes known. Topics we cover include: - What is evolutionary developmental genetics? - Why is it useful? - How do genes help us understand [...]
14. 103 - Nick Miller - English libel law and censorship in science reporting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 10.90Mb) Description: Nick Miller is the Health Editor for The Age newspaper in Melbourne, Australia. Nick interviewed Simon Singh (who has appeared in episode 100 of Brains Matter), and was subsequently impacted by the English Libel laws. Nick talks to me about this incident, and what he feels may need to be considered in terms of reforming [...]
15. Tell us your favourite episode of 2009 and win a Google Wave invite http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: It’s coming to the end of the year, and what a year of science, curiosities, and general knowledge it has been! Let me know what your favourite episode of 2009 has been and why (in less than 50 words) - post it on this entry at the Brains Matter website, and at the end of the [...]
16. 102 - Dr Owen Carter - The Psychology of Tobacco Advertising http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 14.29Mb) Description: In this episode, I talk to Dr Owen Carter, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer Control at Curtin University, on the topic of tobacco advertising. - What were the techniques used by tobacco companies in their advertising? - Does tobacco advertising actually affect smokers? - What is the effect of tobacco advertising on [...]
17. Happy Third Birthday Brains Matter! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Hi all, October brings about a new milestone for the show - three years since the podcast first started publishing. September/October has been busy, and I have a bunch of great interviews coming up in the near future. I always enjoy hearing from all of you, and the ideas I’ve been getting from listeners for future [...]
18. Fourth 365 Days of Astronomy appearance http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 6.45Mb) Description: The 22/9/2009 episode of 365 Days of Astronomy was the fourth contribution by Brains Matter to the IYA podcast effort. In this particular episode, I talk about Ruby Payne Scott, an Australian physicist, who was the world’s first female radio astronomer. Listen to the audio here
19. Brains Matter listeners making a difference… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: I just received this email from Professor Roger Short, who appeared on Brains Matter in episodes 73, 74, 77 and 78 on the topic of Asian Elephants and their plight: Thanks exclusively to Brains Matter, I was contacted by an Accountant, Glen Antonovich, who lives in Melbourne and is devoted to elephants! He has offered his services [...]
20. 101 - Dr Paul Francis - Comets, Pink Black Holes & Teaching Astronomy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 14.09Mb) Description: In this episode, I talk to Dr Paul Francis from the Australian National University in Canberra on the topic of comets. - What are comets? - Where do they come from? - How big are comets in general? - What are they made of? - How big can comets be? - What would happen to Pluto if it came in closer [...]
21. 2009 Stem Cell Awareness Day http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Monash University is hosting the 2009 Stem Cell Awareness Day on the 23rd of September. For more details, please go to www.stemcellawarenessday.com * What are stem cells? * What can and can’t they do? * What are the ethical issues? * What are [...]
22. 100 - The Century - Dr Andrew Prentice and Dr Simon Singh http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 34.38Mb) Description: The 100th episode of Brains Matter coincides with National Science Week - and to celebrate both the 100th show and National Science week, in this episode, we cover a range of topics. There are two great new interviews, as well as highlights from previous shows. You can go to the original interviews by [...]
23. Redirect - The Century http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: There was a problem with wordpress with this entry; please go to This entry
24. 099 - Skepticism 101 - The Australian Skeptics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 18.45Mb) Description: We’ve all heard of the word sceptic / skeptic. It is used in many contexts - and there is a worldwide movement of people who identify themselves as “skeptics”. What does that entail? Who is a skeptic? What’s the difference, if any, between being a sceptic and being a skeptic? [...]
25. The upcoming century http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Hi all, As you know, the 100th episode of the show is coming up fairly soon. What has been your favourite episode so far? What genre or topics have interested you the most? Which episode made you stop and think “Wow, really? I didn’t know that?!” Drop me a line [...]
26. 098 - Dr Seth Shostak - Science and the movies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 13.62Mb) Description: I talk to Dr Seth Shostak, from the SETI Institute, on the topic of science and the movies. We cover: - The portrayal and accuracy of science in entertainment - Seth’s role as science adviser in the movie remake of “The Day the Earth Stood Still” - What does a science adviser in a movie do? - Why [...]
27. 097 - Dr Rosemary Mardling - Extra solar planets http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 18.91Mb) Description: I talk to Dr Rosemary Mardling, an astrophysicist from Monash University on the topic of extra-solar planets. Topics we cover include: - What is an extra solar planet? - How do we find extra solar planets? - How do we estimate the size and form of these extra solar planets? - How do we explain the “Hot Jupiter” [...]
28. 096 - Dr Ginger Campbell - Brain chemistry, plasticity and imaging http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 22.15Mb) Description: I talk to Dr Ginger Campbell, the host of the Brain Science Podcast and Books and Ideas on the fascinating topics of - brain chemistry - what do we know about how chemicals may or may not influence us, - brain plasticity, learning languages or new skills and how to keep yourself young and vital (we hope!), [...]
29. 095 - Dr Andrew Prentice - The Saturn System http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 13.09Mb) Description: Dr Andrew Prentice from Monash University continues his discussion with me about his theories of the formation of the solar system. In this episode, we concentrate on the Saturniun system, satellites such as Titan and some of the observations in comparison to his predictions, and conclude by reflecting back on what was discussed in [...]
30. 094 - Dr Andrew Prentice - Planets and Satellite formation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 14.71Mb) Description: I continue my talk to Dr Andrew Prentice from Monash University, extending on the discussion in part 1 of this interview series on Supersonic Turbulence, to talk about the Modern Laplacian Theory, and how it helps describe planetary and satellite formation, and it’s weaknesses. The discussion on satellites, and especially Titan, is fascinating. This is [...]
31. 093 - Dr Andrew Prentice - Supersonic Turbulence http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 10.12Mb) Description: I talk to Dr Andrew Prentice on the topic of Supersonic Turbulence, a theory he proposed which helps in understanding his predictions on the objects within the solar system and formation of the solar system. Dr Prentice has also made some astounding predictions as has been documented here This is the first of a 3 [...]
32. Third 365 DoA appearance http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 10.16Mb) Description: A summary of the most recent episode on the expansion of the universe was featured for the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast today. 365 Days of Astronomy - Brains Matter interview with Dr Brian Schmidt (summary)
33. 092 - Dr Brian Schmidt - The acceleration of the universe http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 12.01Mb) Description: We’ve all wondered about the creation of the universe - from the big bang onwards. What next? Is the galaxy going to slow down from the big bang? Will there be multiple big bangs and big crunches? The reality of the matter is astounding. In 1994, Dr Brian Schmidt, [...]
34. 091 - Dr Maria Lugaro - Pre-Solar Grains http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 17.60Mb) Description: I talk to Dr Maria Lugaro on the topic of pre-solar grains. Topics we cover include: - What are pre-solar grains? - Do they only exist in our solar system? - How big are they? - How do we capture pre-solar grains on Earth? - How do we determine if grains are pre-solar? - How do the grains form? - What [...]
35. Second 365 DoA Appearance http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 7.80Mb) Description: Those of you who follow the 365 Days of Astronomy podcast will have noticed that todays episode is a Brains Matter production. Listen here
36. 090 - Amanda Barnard - What is Nanotechnology? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 11.90Mb) Description: I talk to Dr Amanda Barnard, an expert in nanoscience, from the CSIRO on nanotechnology. We discuss: - What are nanoparticles? - What are nanorods? - What properties of a substance make it a useful nanoparticle? - What makes nanoparticles useful? - What do you need to know to understand nanotechnology? - What are some examples of the usage of [...]
37. 089 - Dr Daniel Price - Stellar Formation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 16.28Mb) Description: I talk to Dr Daniel Price, Monash Fellow from the School of Mathematics at Monash University in Melbourne Australia, about how stars form. We discuss: - Star formation - What constitutes a star? - The first stars in the universe - Current star formation - For a given gas cloud, how many stars typically form? - The Jeans Mass - The [...]
38. 088 - Dr Ross Church - Binary Star Formation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 11.41Mb) Description: Dr Ross Church is a PhD from Cambridge, and is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at Monash University. I talked to him about binary stars: - What are binary stars? - How common are they? - Can stars exist in triple or more systems? - How big are most binary stars? - How do binary stars form? - How can [...]
39. 087 - Science Songs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 36.46Mb) Description: Chemistry, biology, physics, climate change - the list of science topics are too numerous for me to mention them all here. And each subject has someone singing about it in some fashion. That’s right - the episode that a lot of you have been waiting for - the show on science songs. [...]
40. 086 - Dr Ross Church - Hypervelocity Stars http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 11.31Mb) Description: Have you heard of hypervelocity stars? These are amazingly fast stars. How fast? I talk to Dr Ross Church, from Monash University, who tells us all about them. Topics of discussion include: What are hyper velocity stars? How do they form? The relationship between binary stars and hypervelocity stars The interactions between supermassive black holes [...]
41. 085 - Marc West - The Science and Psychology of Cricket - Part 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 9.24Mb) Description: In this episode, I continue my discussion with science journalist Marc West. We talk about the psychology and science of sport - and the case study we use is cricket. The topics we talk about can apply to practically any team sport, but being the cricket fans we are, we relate it to [...]
42. 084 - Marc West - The Science and Psychology of Cricket - Part 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 8.81Mb) Description: I talk to science communicator and cricket tragic, Marc West, on the topic of cricket - and the science and psychology of the sport. Marc has published several articles on the science and mathematics of the game, and in this episode, discusses the following with me: - How fit are cricketers? - How far do batsmen [...]
43. 083 - 365 Days BM Podcast (Astrobiology) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 4.76Mb) Description: I was lucky enough to provide this audio to the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast (Official Podcast of the International Astronomical Union) - it’s an extract of episodes 81 and 82 on the topic of astrobiology. If you’re interested in the 365 Days podcast, go to http://www.365daysofastronomy.org Download MP3 of Ep 83 This episode of Brains Matter [...]
44. 082 - Dr Allie Ford - Introduction to Astrobiology http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 9.31Mb) Description: In this episode, continue my talk with Dr Allie Ford of Monash University about Astrobiology. We cover the following topics: - Extremophiles - Could life exist deep inside the Jovian planets? - Why would it be beneficial to find life elsewhere? - Europa as a possible candidate for life - How likely is it that life elsewhere may evolve [...]
45. 081 - Dr Allie Ford - Introduction to Astrobiology http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 11.05Mb) Description: In this episode, I talk to Dr Allie Ford of Monash University about Astrobiology. We cover the following questions: - What is astrobiology? - The Urey/Miller experiment - Do amino acids lead to life? - What is life anyway? - What conditions are required for life? - The possibility of life elsewhere in our solar system - Could life have come [...]
46. RSS Feed Update http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Hi all, As I mentioned yesterday, google has purchased feedburner, and as a result, the RSS feed for Brains Matter will be changing. The new feed, thanks to the imaginative folks at google, is http://feeds2.feedburner.com/BrainsMatter So what does this mean for you? If you’re using iTunes, it should hopefully not make much of a difference. [...]
47. RSS feed update http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Hi all, Just letting you know, if you experience difficulties with the feed over the next couple of weeks, that is because feedburner and google are having a bit of fun and games at the expense of many podcasters (this isn’t the only podcast that has been affected). So bear with me while these issues [...]
48. 080 - Professor Tim Flannery - Sustainability & Climate Part 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 14.35Mb) Description: Professor Tim Flannery is the author of the popular book “The Weather Makers” and is well known for his views on Climate Change. Professor Flannery was awarded Australian of the Year in 2007, and I attended a lecture he gave in September on Climate Change. This is part 2 of a [...]
49. 079 - Prof Tim Flannery - Sustainability & Climate Part 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 13.82Mb) Description: Professor Tim Flannery is the author of the popular book “The Weather Makers” and is well known for his views on Climate Change. Professor Flannery was awarded Australian of the Year in 2007, and I attended a lecture he gave in September on Climate Change. This is part 1 of a 2 part [...]
50. 078 - Prof Roger Short - Saving Asian Elephants 2 (ft Dr Roger Rassool) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 15.82Mb) Description: In this episode, which is the final of a 2 part interview, I talk once again with Professor Roger Short, from the University of Melbourne on further topics regarding Asian elephants, and on saving them. - elephant accents - what happens when you play Asian elephant vocalisations to captive African elephants? Some surprising results! - Potelemic time [...]
51. 077 - Prof Roger Short - Saving Asian Elephants 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 10.16Mb) Description: In this episode, which is the first of a 2 part interview, I talk once again with Professor Roger Short, from the University of Melbourne on further topics regarding Asian elephants, and on saving them. - What are elephants used for? - How many elephants have been released back into the wild from zoo breeding? - [...]
52. 076 - Dr Richard Stancliffe - First Stellar Generations Part 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 10.07Mb) Description: Dr Richard Stancliffe is a postdoctoral researcher from the UK (Oxford and Cambridge) who is currently working at Monash University, Australia. He is an expert in stellar evolution, and talked to me about First Stellar Generations. This is the second of a two-part series - if you missed part one, please go back and listen [...]
53. 075 - Dr Richard Stancliffe - First Stellar Generations Part 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 11.11Mb) Description: Dr Richard Stancliffe is a postdoctoral researcher from the UK (Oxford and Cambridge) who is currently working at Monash University, Australia. He is an expert in stellar evolution, and talked to me about First Stellar Generations. What are they? How can we determine what generation a star belongs to? What does it mean? [...]
54. 2009 - International Year of Astronomy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy, for those who aren’t already aware of it. The International Astronomical Union is planning on holding many events to celebrate IYA across the world, so keep your eyes and ears peeled for things you can get involved in - from listening to podcasts (this one included!) which [...]
55. 074 - Prof Roger Short - Asian Elephants Part 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 9.83Mb) Description: In this episode, which is the second part of a 2 part interview, I talk to Professor Roger Short from the University of Melbourne on Asian Elephants. We discuss what evolution is doing to tusks of elephants, what elephants are used for today and what is causing their extinction, some history of elephants [...]
56. 073 - Prof Roger Short - Asian Elephants Part 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 10.71Mb) Description: In this episode, which is the first part of a 2 part interview, I talk to Professor Roger Short from the University of Melbourne on Asian Elephants. We discuss what got Professor Short interested in elephants to start with, his quest on finding out why elephants have a trunk, the evolution of elephants [...]
57. Science songs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Hi all, In the future, Marc West and I are planning on doing another crossover podcast - the topic of the next crossover podcast is going to be science songs. What scientific based songs can you think of? There are classics such as “She blinded me with science” by Thomas Dolby “Weird Science” by Oingo Boingo “Astronomy Domine” by Pink Floyd… What [...]
58. Podcast Awards http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description:
59. 072 - Dr Orly Lacham-Kaplan - Stem Cells and infertility http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 11.81Mb) Description: Imagine being called up by the pope and being told you’re doing the “devil’s work” What kind of work could cause such a reaction? It’s actually research work in trying to help humanity - in particular, stem cell research. Dr Orly Lacham-Kaplan is a senior research fellow at the Monash Immunology and Stem Cell [...]
60. Stem Cell Awareness Day http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: A public forum on Stem Cell Awareness is being run at Monash University on Thursday the 25th of September, 2008. Details are as follows: Date: Thursday 25/9/2008 Time: 9:30am - 5:30pm Location: Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, Wellington Road, Clayton Victoria 3800, Australia Further information: http://www.stemcellawarenessday.com Stem cells have generated unprecedented excitement in medical research because of their potential to [...]
61. 071 - Prof Mike Sandiford - Geothermal Energy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 15.47Mb) Description: With the media spotlight on climate change, alternative energies have been looked at as serious contenders to the energy needs of the world. Given that fossil fuels have been shown to have dire side effects in terms of carbon emissions, scientists have intensified their research into cheap, accessible, and clean energy forms. We’ve [...]
62. 070 - Marco Tippmer - Virtual Worlds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 15.11Mb) Description: I talk to Marco Tippmer, an expert from the UK (via Germany) on Virtual Worlds. What are Virtual Worlds, and what can they be used for? Are they just useful for games, such as World of Warcraft and Second Life? Did you know that businesses are already using them, and they are [...]
63. 069 - Greatest Olympians http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: On today’s shortened episode, I talk pose the conundrum - by what measure do you consider someone as a great - or the greatest - Olympian? Plus some listener feedback. Download MP3 of Ep 69 Please vote for this podcast this month at You can donate by clicking on the button above, and subscribe by subscribing in iTunes [...]
64. 068 - Marc West - Fictional Scientists http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 23.15Mb) Description: Time for a slightly different episode. We all have our favourite movies, books, and tv shows that have scientific characters. From the Professor in Gilligans Island to Q in James Bond to Dr Watson in Sherlock Holmes. Join Marc West (from the Mr Science Show) and I as we talk about our [...]
65. Who is your favourite fictional scientist? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Hi all, An upcoming episode of Brains Matter and the Mr Science Show will discuss fictional scientists. What we want from you is your suggestion (s) on who you think are worthy candidates for the list. From Dr Strangelove to the Professor from Gilligans Island - who do you think deserves a bit [...]
66. 067 - Dr Pamela Gay - Arms of the Milky Way http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 24.39Mb) Description: In astronomical news recently - it was announced that the Milky Way has two less arms than originally thought. How? Why? And what’s a galaxy to start with? To answer these questions, I talk to Dr Pamela Gay, an astronomer from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, who tells us all why this [...]
67. Science, Learning, and the fun we have in the process… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: A bunch of people have asked me why I do a podcast. Some even ask why I do a science podcast. Paring that back a bit, it comes down to a couple of real questions. 1) Why science? 2) Why podcast? To answer the first part - I’ve always loved science. Ever since I was knee high to [...]
68. 066 - Seth Shostak - The Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 15.35Mb) Description: Dr Seth Shostak is a senior astronomer at the SETI Institute - we discuss the SETI program and about the possibility of intelligent life out there; the Drake Equation and how soon it might be before we find extra terrestrial life of some form. Also featured on today’s show are the Brain Teaser, Pin of the [...]
69. 065 - Dr Pilar Gil-Pons - Binary Stars http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 13.00Mb) Description: Dr Pilar Gil Pons is a postdoctoral researcher in the area of super asymptotic giant branch stars who has just received a grant by the Spanish government to work on SAGB stars at Monash University in Australia. She also happens to be an expert on binary stars, which is what I talked to her about in [...]
70. Podcasting Public Service Announcement http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 4.57Mb) Description: Hi all, Here’s a great Public Service Announcement from Nobilis. Public Service Announcement
71. 064 - Dr Hunter Mulcare - Psycho-oncology - The Psychology of Cancer Patients http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 15.60Mb) Description: Dr Hunter Mulcare is a clinical health psychologist who has also done research work in the area of psychology. Psycho-oncology is a relatively new area within psychology. It is the psychological study of cancer patients. Dr Mulcare talked to me about some of his research into this area. What is the [...]
72. 063 - Dr Sarah Maddison - Planetary Formation Part 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 9.70Mb) Description: In this episode, I continue my talk with Dr Sarah Maddison from the Swinburne University of Technology on how planets form. If you missed part 1 of the interview, please listen to the previous show. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview. Download MP3 of Ep 63 Please vote for this podcast this month at You [...]
73. 062 - Dr Sarah Maddison - Planetary Formation Part 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 12.02Mb) Description: In this episode, I talk to Dr Sarah Maddison from the Swinburne University of Technology on how planets form - both in our solar system, and other systems around the universe. We discuss the standard solar system as we know it - and “Hot Jupiters” that have been discovered around distant stars - and [...]
74. 061 - Dr Geoff Campbell - Visible Lattice Points http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 15.68Mb) Description: In this episode I speak to Dr Geoff Campbell, honorary research fellow from the school of mathematics from La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. Dr Campbell talked to me about his pioneering research work, including that of Visible Lattice Points, in the area of pure mathematics. He also talks about their application in [...]
75. 25/4/2008 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Happy ANZAC Day to everyone in Australia and New Zealand!
76. 060 - Dr Hunter Mulcare - Drug & Alcohol Research http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 13.82Mb) Description: Dr Hunter Mulcare is a clinical health psychologist who has also done research work in the area of psychology. Dr Mulcare talked to me about what psychology is, what it is useful for, and about some of the research he has done especially in the area of drug and alcohol research. He also shares his [...]
77. 059 - Adam Parker - Robotics and Science Fiction http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 16.00Mb) Description: In this episode I talk to Adam Parker, who is currently doing a PhD in robotics. We talk about robots, and their portrayal in current society. Some of the topics mentioned in the interview: Karel Capek Rossum’s Universal Robots Metropolis IMDB site Metropolis wikipedia site Kino Metropolis site Kismet, the social robot Al-Jazari and his robot from the 11th century Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Jacques [...]
78. Arthur C Clarke http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Vale Arthur C Clarke, author of the 2001, A Space Odyssey series, Rendezvous with Rama, and a host of other science fiction novels and stories, who passed away today at the age of 90 in Sri Lanka. He was a man well before his time, and predicted via his stories the advent of many [...]
79. 058 - Geoff Campbell - The genius of Srinivasa Ramanujan http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 11.90Mb) Description: In this episode I speak to Dr Geoff Campbell, honorary research fellow from the school of mathematics from La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. Dr Campbell talked to me about Srinivasa Ramanujan, a self-taught mathematical genius from the early part of last century. Download MP3 of Ep 58 Please vote for this podcast this month at You [...]
80. 057 - Lynne Kelly - Critical Thinking Part 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 7.32Mb) Description: In this episode I talk to Lynne Kelly, author and educator, about critical thinking and how it is taught and applied in education. How are people taught today compared to the past? How should they be taught? This is part two of a two part interview. Lynne’s website is http://www.lynnekelly.com.au Download MP3 of Ep 57 Please vote [...]
81. 056 - Lynne Kelly - Critical Thinking Part 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 11.10Mb) Description: In this episode I talk to Lynne Kelly, author and educator, about critical thinking and how it is taught and applied in education. How are people taught today compared to the past? How should they be taught? This is part one of a two part interview. Lynne’s website is http://www.lynnekelly.com.au Download MP3 of Ep 56 Please vote [...]
82. BMBT009 - Brain Teaser 009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 0.91Mb) Description: Brains Matter Brain Teaser minicast number 9. In these episodes, I’ll provide you with a brain teaser, and answer them in the following minicast. Send me your answers! Download MP3 of BMBT009 Please vote for this podcast this month at You can donate by clicking on the button above, and subscribe by subscribing in iTunes [...]
83. 055 - David Karoly - Climate Change http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 32.81Mb) Description: In this episode, I talk to Professor David Karoly, Federation Fellow at the School of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne in Australia - and who is also a lead author for the IPCC (Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change) report on global warming. We discusses climate change - what is it, what [...]
84. Technical issues resolved http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Hi all, The issues with downloading the mp3’s of the episodes should be resolved now. Please let me know if you still have difficulties. OG
85. Technical issues http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Hi all, Some of you may have noticed problems in getting the audio files for the show as of today (21/2). We’re currently experiencing some problems with the mp3 hosting server, hopefully it won’t be too long until it comes back up. Thanks OG
86. 054 - Lynne Kelly - Skeptics Guide http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 8.30Mb) Description: In this episode I talk to Lynne Kelly, author and educator, about her book “The Skeptics Guide to the Paranormal”, and some of the anecdotes she had about the reality behind some so-called paranormal events. Download MP3 of Ep 54 Please vote for this podcast this month at You can donate by clicking on the button above, and [...]
87. Happy Chinese New Year http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: As many of you know, today is the first day of the lunar Chinese New Year, so happy new year to you all! It’s the Chinese Year of the Rat. The most recent Rat years are 1996, 1984, 1972 and 1960 - those born in the year of the Rat are considered hard working and [...]
88. BMBT008 - Brain Teaser 008 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 0.63Mb) Description: Brains Matter Brain Teaser minicast number 8. In these episodes, I’ll provide you with a brain teaser, and answer them in the following minicast. Send me your answers! Download MP3 of BMBT008 Please vote for this podcast this month at You can donate by clicking on the button above, and subscribe by subscribing in iTunes [...]
89. 053 - Synthetic Genome http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 4.66Mb) Description: In episode 53, I talk about the creation of the first synthetic genome. The show also features a brain teaser, pin of the episode, and listener feedback. Download MP3 of Ep53 Promo in this episode for Erk Pod. Please vote for this podcast this month at You can donate by clicking on the button above, and subscribe by [...]
90. BMBT007 - Brain Teaser 007 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 1.14Mb) Description: Brains Matter Brain Teaser minicast number 7. In these episodes, I’ll provide you with a brain teaser, and answer them in the following minicast. Send me your answers! Download MP3 of BMBT007 Please vote for this podcast this month at You can donate by clicking on the button above, and subscribe by subscribing in iTunes [...]
91. 052 - Dr Todd Lane - Turbulence and Air Travel http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 12.90Mb) Description: In this episode I talk to Dr Todd Lane about something all air travellers are interested in - turbulence. What causes it, and what is our current understanding of the phenomena. Download MP3 of Ep52 Please vote for this podcast this month at You can donate by clicking on the button above, and subscribe by subscribing in [...]
92. BMBT006 - Brain Teaser 006 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Brains Matter Brain Teaser minicast number 6. In these episodes, I’ll provide you with a brain teaser, and answer them in the following minicast. Send me your answers! Download MP3 of BMBT006 Please vote for this podcast this month at You can donate by clicking on the button above, and subscribe by subscribing in iTunes [...]
93. 051 - Dr Todd Lane - The Helios Experimental NASA Aircraft http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 14.41Mb) Description: I talk to Dr Todd Lane about the Helios experimental aircraft from NASA, and his investigations into the reasons why it crashed. Download MP3 of Ep51 Click here to see the Helios aircraft in flight. Please vote for this podcast this month at You can donate by clicking on the button above, and subscribe by subscribing in iTunes [...]
94. 050 - Fifty years of science http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 9.32Mb) Description: In this episode, the last for the year, and also the 50th episode of the show, I go through some of the major achievements and discoveries in science and technology over the past 50 years. The show also features a brain teaser and listener feedback. Download MP3 of Ep50 Please vote for this podcast this month [...]
95. BMBT005 - Brain Teaser 005 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 0.93Mb) Description: Brains Matter Brain Teaser minicast number 5. In these episodes, I’ll provide you with a brain teaser, and answer them in the following minicast. Send me your answers! Download MP3 of BMBT005 Please vote for this podcast this month at You can donate by clicking on the button above, and subscribe by subscribing in iTunes [...]
96. BMBT004 - Brain Teaser 004 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 1.24Mb) Description: Brains Matter Brain Teaser minicast number 4. In these episodes, I’ll provide you with a brain teaser, and answer them in the following minicast. Send me your answers! Download MP3 of BMBT004 Please vote for this podcast this month at You can donate by clicking on the button above, and subscribe by subscribing in iTunes [...]
97. BMBT003 - Brain Teaser 003 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 1.19Mb) Description: Brains Matter Brain Teaser minicast number 3. In these episodes, I’ll provide you with a brain teaser, and answer them in the following minicast. Send me your answers! Download MP3 of BMBT003 Please vote for this podcast this month at You can donate by clicking on the button above, and subscribe by subscribing in iTunes [...]
98. BMBT002 - Brain Teaser 002 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Brains Matter Brain Teaser minicast number 2. In these episodes, I’ll provide you with a brain teaser, and answer them in the following minicast. Send me your answers! Download MP3 of BMBT002 Please vote for this podcast this month at You can donate by clicking on the button above, and subscribe by subscribing in iTunes [...]
99. 049 - Dr Pamela Gay - The Big Bang http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 13.98Mb) Description: In this episode I interview Dr Pamela Gay from the University of Illinois, Edwardsville, on the Big Bang and the origin of the universe. Download MP3 of Ep49 Please vote for this podcast this month at You can donate by clicking on the button above, and subscribe by subscribing in iTunes digg this
100. BMBT001 - Brain Teaser 001 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Welcome to the Brains Matter Brain Teaser minicast. In these episodes, I’ll provide you with a brain teaser, and answer them in the following minicast. Send me your answers! Download MP3 of BMBT001 Please vote for this podcast this month at You can donate by clicking on the button above, and subscribe by subscribing in iTunes [...]