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Brains Matter ©

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

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196 – Monash Solar Decathlon Team Sep 27, 2020
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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 part in the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Challenge.

I speak to them about:
– Their backgrounds
– The Monash Solar Decathlon Team itself
– The US Department of Energy competition
– The individual projects each of the teams worked on, plus an outline of the winning project from another MSDT team

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Donate via Paypal — 196 – Monash Solar Decathlon Team Sep 27, 2020
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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 part in the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Challenge.

I speak to them about:
– Their backgrounds
– The Monash Solar Decathlon Team itself
– The US Department of Energy competition
– The individual projects each of the teams worked on, plus an outline of the winning project from another MSDT team

Download MP3 of Ep 196

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195 – Dr Dyani Lewis – Studying Chlamydia Sep 05, 2020
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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

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Donate via Paypal — 195 – Dr Dyani Lewis – Studying Chlamydia Sep 05, 2020
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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

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194 – David Lee – Coding Skills at School Jul 19, 2020
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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 things we talk about include:

David’s background

What David’s aim was with GI Jamie

The skills that coding can help you learn

The great things David has seen that the students have done

David’s future plans for GI Jamie

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David’s website can be found at https://gijamie.com.au

This episode’s Patreon listener is Brenton Edwards.

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Donate via Paypal — 194 – David Lee – Coding Skills at School Jul 19, 2020
Show notes

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 things we talk about include:

David’s background

What David’s aim was with GI Jamie

The skills that coding can help you learn

The great things David has seen that the students have done

David’s future plans for GI Jamie

Download MP3 of Ep 194

David’s website can be found at https://gijamie.com.au

This episode’s Patreon listener is Brenton Edwards.

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193 – Troy Love – Humour in Lockdown May 17, 2020
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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 include:

How Troy got into his current line of work

Dealing with the corporate environment when it comes to humour

The value of humour to people

How to use humour to help others

The correlation between comedy and mental health

Do we all have a sense of humour?

Some of the tricks behind presenting with humour

Some suggestions for then pandemic lockdown

For those who are struggling with mental health, please contact your local qualified professionals.

Download MP3 of Ep 193

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Donate via Paypal — 193 – Troy Love – Humour in Lockdown May 17, 2020
Show notes

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 include:

How Troy got into his current line of work

Dealing with the corporate environment when it comes to humour

The value of humour to people

How to use humour to help others

The correlation between comedy and mental health

Do we all have a sense of humour?

Some of the tricks behind presenting with humour

Some suggestions for then pandemic lockdown

For those who are struggling with mental health, please contact your local qualified professionals.

Download MP3 of Ep 193

Become a Patreon

192 – Dr Karen Lewis – Discovering Moons Around Extra Solar Planets Mar 19, 2020
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In today’s episode, I speak to Dr Karen Lewis about her research into looking for moons around extra solar planets.

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Donate via Paypal — 192 – Dr Karen Lewis – Discovering Moons Around Extra Solar Planets Mar 19, 2020
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In today’s episode, I speak to Dr Karen Lewis about her research into looking for moons around extra solar planets.

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191 – Jamali Kigotho – Sustainability in Kenya Jan 10, 2020
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In today’s episode, I speak to award winning Science & Engineering Monash University student, Jamali Kigotho on his keen interest in sustainability in Africa, along with a few other things!

We discuss:
– His background
– His interest in science and engineering
– The work he has done in Kenya in looking at sustainable solutions for local communities to make a real on the ground difference
– His work with the Tandum organisation
– His interaction with the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD)

And a host of other things!

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Donate via Paypal — 191 – Jamali Kigotho – Sustainability in Kenya Jan 10, 2020
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In today’s episode, I speak to award winning Science & Engineering Monash University student, Jamali Kigotho on his keen interest in sustainability in Africa, along with a few other things!

We discuss:
– His background
– His interest in science and engineering
– The work he has done in Kenya in looking at sustainable solutions for local communities to make a real on the ground difference
– His work with the Tandum organisation
– His interaction with the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD)

And a host of other things!

Download MP3 of Ep 191

Happy New Year Jan 10, 2020

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I hope everyone has a wonderful 2020! Get ready for more shows coming out this year.

190 – Nick Robinson – The Wild Top End Sep 15, 2019
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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
– The process of making a documentary and an IMAX documentary
– The background of making The Wild Top End
– Some amazing facts from the documentary and some of the amazing people involved in the film

Download MP3 of Ep 190

A big thank you to Kate Piasecka and IMAX Melbourne for making this episode happen.

Donate via Paypal — 190 – Nick Robinson – The Wild Top End Sep 15, 2019
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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
– The process of making a documentary and an IMAX documentary
– The background of making The Wild Top End
– Some amazing facts from the documentary and some of the amazing people involved in the film

Download MP3 of Ep 190

A big thank you to Kate Piasecka and IMAX Melbourne for making this episode happen.

189 – Dyani Lewis – Journey to Becoming a Science Journalist Sep 10, 2019
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In today’s episode I speak to Dyani Lewis about her path from a science researcher to the path of a science journalist.

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Donate via Paypal — 189 – Dyani Lewis – Journey to Becoming a Science Journalist Sep 10, 2019
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In today’s episode I speak to Dyani Lewis about her path from a science researcher to the path of a science journalist.

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188 – Michael Dalton-Smith – Volcanoes 3D Apr 01, 2019
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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 and challenging places in the world. He spoke to me about the release of his latest documentary on IMAX, “Volcanoes 3D”

We spoke about:

– Michael’s background
– What inspired him to get into documentary making
– His non volcanic interests
– The making of the documentary
– Some amazing facts about volcanoes

Download MP3 of Ep 188

A big thank you to Kate Piasecka and IMAX Melbourne for making this episode happen.

Donate via Paypal — 188 – Michael Dalton-Smith – Volcanoes 3D Apr 01, 2019
Show notes

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 and challenging places in the world. He spoke to me about the release of his latest documentary on IMAX, “Volcanoes 3D”

We spoke about:

– Michael’s background
– What inspired him to get into documentary making
– His non volcanic interests
– The making of the documentary
– Some amazing facts about volcanoes

Download MP3 of Ep 188

A big thank you to Kate Piasecka and IMAX Melbourne for making this episode happen.

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