Mini ice age nonsense, world’s first malaria vaccine, $100m funding to search for aliens, ancient dentistry and (sort of) an Earth-like exoplanet.
SoT Special 014 – Science In Australia
- August 10, 2014
- Tagged as: Australia, politics, science, science advocacy, science communication
At our 150th episode celebration earlier this year, we were fortunate to have Dr. Krystal Evans address the audience to talk about science in Australia. Dr. Evans is a medical researcher at the Walter and…
Dr. Pamela Gay is an astronomer, a co-host of AstronomyCast, and the Project Director for CosmoQuest. In this conversation we discuss her research on variable stars as well as science education, funding and communication.
SoT 100: Intrauterine Cannibalization
- May 7, 2013
- Tagged as: bacteria, genetic modification, GMO, language, science communication, sharks
Shark babies kill each other before their even born, fishy gestures, misused science words, genetically modified salmon, and the traces of supernovae in bacteria.
Podcast Reviews
- Great Show
September 6, 2012 by Volk613 from AustraliaAlways informative, often entertaining. Great selection of regulars with a variety of interests and expertise. Also great guests with and Australian focus.
- Great science roundup
July 23, 2012 by SB AUST. from AustraliaNice to hear science news from an Aussie perspective and with a good dose of humour. Great work!
- Fun and smartJune 17, 2012 by wertys from Australia
I have enjoyed this podcast b/c it is very funny banter about science stories but there is also a serious edge to the analysis. It's proof that you can be amusing and entertaining as well as giving the science content its due. Highly recommended weekly listening.