Brains Matter © - TopPodcast.com

Menu

Home
Top Charts
Top Networks
Top Apps
Top Independents
Top Podfluencers
Top Picks
Podcast News
About Us
Podcast Advertising
Contact

Not in our directory?
Add Show Here

Podcast Equipment
Center

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Comedy
Crypto
Sports
News
Politics
True Crime
Business
Finance

Follow Us

Stay Connected

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

Brains Matter © — Natural Sciences
Brains Matter ©

The Podcast on Science, Curiosities, and General Knowledge. Brains Really Do Matter!

Latest Episodes:

206 – Dr Darryl Carlton – Two PhDs That Explain Why IT Projects Fial Sep 14, 2025
Show notes

In today’s episode, I talk to Dr Darryl Carlton about the following:

– Darryl’s background

– What defines an IT project failure?

– Examples of worldwide technology project failures

– Who is accountable for these failures?

– What is situational incompetence?

– How does it manifest itself in project leadership?

– The incorrect assumption about senior executive support

– Do project methodologies help?

Download Episode 206

206 – Dr Darryl Carlton – Two PhDs That Explain Why IT Projects Fial Sep 14, 2025
Show notes

In today’s episode, I talk to Dr Darryl Carlton about the following:

– Darryl’s background

– What defines an IT project failure?

– Examples of worldwide technology project failures

– Who is accountable for these failures?

– What is situational incompetence?

– How does it manifest itself in project leadership?

– The incorrect assumption about senior executive support

– Do project methodologies help?

Download Episode 206

205 – Dr Darryl Carlton – On the Cusp of a Revolution : How do we prepare for AI? Mar 15, 2025
Show notes

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 following topics:

What is AI? (Generative & AGI)

Uses of Generative AI

The fear of losing jobs

What does society mean in a world with AI?

Accuracy of large language models

Would reliance on AI make us dumber?

Will AI be genuinely innovative?

AI Governance Worldwide

Download Episode 205

This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X7i3t6Ighac

Darryl’s books: AI Digest Volume 1: https://amzn.to/4kLlbDI

AI Digest Volume 2: https://amzn.to/43QDPno

Governing AI in Australia: https://amzn.to/4izVVyo

AI Governance: Applying AI Policy and Ethics through Principles and Assessments https://amzn.to/4kYNtdK

205 – Dr Darryl Carlton – On the Cusp of a Revolution : How do we prepare for AI? Mar 15, 2025
Show notes

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 following topics:

What is AI? (Generative & AGI)

Uses of Generative AI

The fear of losing jobs

What does society mean in a world with AI?

Accuracy of large language models

Would reliance on AI make us dumber?

Will AI be genuinely innovative?

AI Governance Worldwide

Download Episode 205

This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X7i3t6Ighac

Darryl’s books: AI Digest Volume 1: https://amzn.to/4kLlbDI

AI Digest Volume 2: https://amzn.to/43QDPno

Governing AI in Australia: https://amzn.to/4izVVyo

AI Governance: Applying AI Policy and Ethics through Principles and Assessments https://amzn.to/4kYNtdK

BM204 – The Science of Sleep Aug 06, 2023
Show notes

In today’s episode, I speak to Ashen Vithana, a sleep scientist, and Alex Young, an entrepreneur and futurist, from the http://youtube.com/@thesnoozestrategists podcast.

I speak to them about the following topics:

– What is sleep science?
– What makes for a good sleep?
– Is there an impact from watching screens before bed?
– Are sleeping pills a good idea?
– What is the impact of exercise on sleep?
– How useful are wearable health devices?
– How does shift work impact sleep?

Download MP3 of Ep 204

Become a Patreon

This episode is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n394qJ2NK3M

The theme music, “Soul of the Machine”, was composed and performed by Clive Weeks.

Donate via Paypal — BM204 – The Science of Sleep Aug 06, 2023
Show notes

In today’s episode, I speak to Ashen Vithana, a sleep scientist, and Alex Young, an entrepreneur and futurist, from the http://youtube.com/@thesnoozestrategists podcast.

I speak to them about the following topics:

– What is sleep science?
– What makes for a good sleep?
– Is there an impact from watching screens before bed?
– Are sleeping pills a good idea?
– What is the impact of exercise on sleep?
– How useful are wearable health devices?
– How does shift work impact sleep?

Download MP3 of Ep 204

Become a Patreon

This episode is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n394qJ2NK3M

The theme music, “Soul of the Machine”, was composed and performed by Clive Weeks.

BM203 – Dr Jürgen Knödlseder – Sustainability in Science Research Jun 04, 2023
Show notes

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 astrophysics research?
– How was the lab’s carbon footprint estimated?
– How do we continue to do research and minimise our carbon footprint?
– What are some new ways that conferences are being conducted?
– Looking at new research with “old” data
– Are there enough astronomers to justify all the new instruments coming online?
– How increasing co-operation and reducing competition will help reduce wastage
– A rundown on Dr Knödlseder’s foray into local politics from the lens of environmentalism

Download MP3 of Ep 203

Become a Patreon

This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QivSmBRi08E

Donate via Paypal — BM203 – Dr Jürgen Knödlseder – Sustainability in Science Research Jun 04, 2023
Show notes

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 astrophysics research?
– How was the lab’s carbon footprint estimated?
– How do we continue to do research and minimise our carbon footprint?
– What are some new ways that conferences are being conducted?
– Looking at new research with “old” data
– Are there enough astronomers to justify all the new instruments coming online?
– How increasing co-operation and reducing competition will help reduce wastage
– A rundown on Dr Knödlseder’s foray into local politics from the lens of environmentalism

Download MP3 of Ep 203

Become a Patreon

This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QivSmBRi08E

BM202 – Dr Jürgen Knödlseder – Measuring Gamma Rays May 30, 2023
Show notes

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 finding where the measurements of radioactive aluminium came from
– The work Jurgen did on the Integral satellite
– How do you focus gamma rays?
– What is Bragg Reflection?

Download MP3 of Ep 202

Become a Patreon

This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g6bMPpRHN3U

Donate via Paypal — BM202 – Dr Jürgen Knödlseder – Measuring Gamma Rays May 30, 2023
Show notes

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 finding where the measurements of radioactive aluminium came from
– The work Jurgen did on the Integral satellite
– How do you focus gamma rays?
– What is Bragg Reflection?

Download MP3 of Ep 202

Become a Patreon

This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g6bMPpRHN3U

BM201 – Ayush Pandhi – Polarisation and Magnetism in Space Oct 03, 2022
Show notes

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 this episode can be found here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2208.06417

Download MP3 of Ep 201

Become a Patreon

Donate via Paypal — BM201 – Ayush Pandhi – Polarisation and Magnetism in Space Oct 03, 2022
Show notes

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 this episode can be found here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2208.06417

Download MP3 of Ep 201

Become a Patreon

BM200 – Jamali Kigotho – Rooftop Wind Turbines Aug 22, 2021
Show notes

In this episode, I speak to engineering student Jamali Kigotho, who talks about his work on designing rooftop wind turbines for residential areas, how it would work and the possibilities around this.

Download MP3 of Ep 200

Become a Patreon

This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O_HvFKvIeN8

Donate via Paypal — BM200 – Jamali Kigotho – Rooftop Wind Turbines Aug 22, 2021
Show notes

In this episode, I speak to engineering student Jamali Kigotho, who talks about his work on designing rooftop wind turbines for residential areas, how it would work and the possibilities around this.

Download MP3 of Ep 200

Become a Patreon

This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O_HvFKvIeN8

199 – Luke Steller – Does Venus have conditions for life? Mar 15, 2021
Show notes

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 on Venus mean?
* What creates Phosphene?
* Could life exist on Venus, and how could life arrive on Venus?
* Could life evolve on Venus itself?
* Some information about the Osirus Rex spacecraft and its interaction with asteroid Bennu
* What could the samples from Bennu tell us?

Download MP3 of Ep 199

Become a Patreon

Also check out Feedspot’s Top 20 General Knowledge Podcasts here: https://blog.feedspot.com/general_knowledge_podcasts/

Donate via Paypal — 199 – Luke Steller – Does Venus have conditions for life? Mar 15, 2021
Show notes

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 on Venus mean?
* What creates Phosphene?
* Could life exist on Venus, and how could life arrive on Venus?
* Could life evolve on Venus itself?
* Some information about the Osirus Rex spacecraft and its interaction with asteroid Bennu
* What could the samples from Bennu tell us?

Download MP3 of Ep 199

Become a Patreon

Also check out Feedspot’s Top 20 General Knowledge Podcasts here: https://blog.feedspot.com/general_knowledge_podcasts/

198 – Luke Steller – What are the ingredients of life? Dec 30, 2020
Show notes

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 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?

Download MP3 of Ep 198

Become a Patreon

Donate via Paypal — 198 – Luke Steller – What are the ingredients of life? Dec 30, 2020
Show notes

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 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?

Download MP3 of Ep 198

Become a Patreon

197 – Dr Onisha Patel – Structural Biology & Superstars of STEM Oct 25, 2020
Show notes

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

Download MP3 of Ep 197

Become a Patreon

Donate via Paypal — 197 – Dr Onisha Patel – Structural Biology & Superstars of STEM Oct 25, 2020
Show notes

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

Download MP3 of Ep 197

Become a Patreon

1 2 3 5 Next

Related Podcasts

Science Friday — 1
Science Friday Astronomy

Radiolab — 2
Radiolab Documentary

BrainStuff — 3
BrainStuff Natural Sciences

StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson — 4
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Games & Hobbies

Radiolab — 5
Radiolab Documentary

Stuff To Blow Your Mind — 6
Stuff To Blow Your Mind Life Sciences

Contact Us

Toll Free: 844-670-7747

Links

Home
Top Charts
Networks
Apps
Independents Podcasts

Podcast Advertising
Podcast News
Contact Us
About Us
Analytics & Insights

Stay Connected

Privacy, Terms of Use & Our Code of Ethics Protecting Content Creators Copyrights