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Brains Matter © — Natural Sciences
Brains Matter ©

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

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169 – Dr Charley Lineweaver – The Birth, Life, and Death of our Planet… and the Universe Aug 06, 2013
Show notes

The following recording is of the 2013 Astronomical Society of Australia’s Harley Wood Lecture, hosted by the Monash Centre for Astrophysics.

People, planets, stars, and even universes are born, they live for a while, and then die. Associate Professor Charles Lineweaver reviews what we now about the origin of the Earth and the origin of the life on it – the coming extinction of this life and the death of the Earth and Sun. The second law of thermodynamics is relevant to the birth and death of the universe.

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This episode is supported by the Monash Centre for Astrophysics
.

169 – Dr Charley Lineweaver – The Birth, Life, and Death of our Planet… and the Universe Aug 06, 2013
Show notes

The following recording is of the 2013 Astronomical Society of Australia’s Harley Wood Lecture, hosted by the Monash Centre for Astrophysics.

People, planets, stars, and even universes are born, they live for a while, and then die. Associate Professor Charles Lineweaver reviews what we now about the origin of the Earth and the origin of the life on it – the coming extinction of this life and the death of the Earth and Sun. The second law of thermodynamics is relevant to the birth and death of the universe.

Download MP3 of Ep 169

This episode is supported by the Monash Centre for Astrophysics
.

168 – Matt Witkowski – Leukaemia and the Ikaros Gene Jul 14, 2013
Show notes

In today’s episode, I talk to Matthew Witkowski, a PhD student at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne, on his research into the relationship between the Ikaros Gene and Leukemia.

We discuss:

– Matt’s background
– A definition of leukaemia
– Matt’s work in his PhD
– What is the Ikaros gene?
– What is the relationship between Ikaros and leukaemia?
– What are the possible outcomes from this research?

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Donate via Paypal — 168 – Matt Witkowski – Leukaemia and the Ikaros Gene Jul 14, 2013
Show notes

In today’s episode, I talk to Matthew Witkowski, a PhD student at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne, on his research into the relationship between the Ikaros Gene and Leukemia.

We discuss:

– Matt’s background
– A definition of leukaemia
– Matt’s work in his PhD
– What is the Ikaros gene?
– What is the relationship between Ikaros and leukaemia?
– What are the possible outcomes from this research?

Download MP3 of Ep 168

167 â€“ Robert Lloyd â€“ 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who â€“ Part 2 May 26, 2013
Show notes

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the classic science fiction show, Doctor Who. I spoke to actor and comedian (and honourary 10th Time Lord) Rob Lloyd, also known as the Number 1 Doctor Who fan in the world, about the show.

This is the second part of a two part interview.

Topics we discuss include:
– Doctor Who’s companions
– Doctor Who villians
– Other related shows
– The 50th anniversary of Doctor Who and what’s in store
– Rob’s background and Doctor Who shows

NOTE: This episode comes with a language warning

Today’s listener of the episode is Ellis Collins from Nottingham in the UK

Download MP3 of Ep 167

Donate via Paypal — 167 â€“ Robert Lloyd â€“ 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who â€“ Part 2 May 26, 2013
Show notes

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the classic science fiction show, Doctor Who. I spoke to actor and comedian (and honourary 10th Time Lord) Rob Lloyd, also known as the Number 1 Doctor Who fan in the world, about the show.

This is the second part of a two part interview.

Topics we discuss include:
– Doctor Who’s companions
– Doctor Who villians
– Other related shows
– The 50th anniversary of Doctor Who and what’s in store
– Rob’s background and Doctor Who shows

NOTE: This episode comes with a language warning

Today’s listener of the episode is Ellis Collins from Nottingham in the UK

Download MP3 of Ep 167

166 – Robert Lloyd – 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who – Part 1 May 12, 2013
Show notes

Something a bit different for this episode – this year marks the 50th anniversary of the classic science fiction show, Doctor Who. I spoke to actor and comedian (and honourary 10th Time Lord) Rob Lloyd, also known as the Number 1 Doctor Who fan in the world, about the show.

This is the first of a two part interview.

Topics we discuss include:
– What is Doctor Who?
– What are some of the characteristics of the show?
– The Classic Doctor Who vs the Modern Doctor Who
– The actors who have played The Doctor

Today’s listener of the episode is Aatayna Hussain from Canada.

Download MP3 of Ep 166

Donate via Paypal — 166 – Robert Lloyd – 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who – Part 1 May 12, 2013
Show notes

Something a bit different for this episode – this year marks the 50th anniversary of the classic science fiction show, Doctor Who. I spoke to actor and comedian (and honourary 10th Time Lord) Rob Lloyd, also known as the Number 1 Doctor Who fan in the world, about the show.

This is the first of a two part interview.

Topics we discuss include:
– What is Doctor Who?
– What are some of the characteristics of the show?
– The Classic Doctor Who vs the Modern Doctor Who
– The actors who have played The Doctor

Today’s listener of the episode is Aatayna Hussain from Canada.

Download MP3 of Ep 166

165 – Dr Michael Brown – The Peer Review Process Apr 26, 2013
Show notes

In today’s episode, I talk to Dr Michael Brown from Monash University about the peer review process in science.

We talk about:
– What the Peer Review Process is
– How the Peer Review Process helps
– The issues with Peer Review
– What is the issue with positive and negative scientific results?
– The effects of these on the various areas of science
– What is being done to reduce these issues with the process?

Today’s listener of the episode is Angela Boldt from Texas, USA.

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Dr Brown’s article in The Conversation: Peer Review isn’t perfect and the media doesn’t always help

Donate via Paypal — 165 – Dr Michael Brown – The Peer Review Process Apr 26, 2013
Show notes

In today’s episode, I talk to Dr Michael Brown from Monash University about the peer review process in science.

We talk about:
– What the Peer Review Process is
– How the Peer Review Process helps
– The issues with Peer Review
– What is the issue with positive and negative scientific results?
– The effects of these on the various areas of science
– What is being done to reduce these issues with the process?

Today’s listener of the episode is Angela Boldt from Texas, USA.

Download MP3 of Ep 165

Dr Brown’s article in The Conversation: Peer Review isn’t perfect and the media doesn’t always help

164 – Sir Paul Nurse – Making Science Work Part 2 Apr 24, 2013
Show notes

This episode is part 2 of 2, of a talk given by Sir Paul Nurse, who is President of The Royal Society in the UK, and the Nobel Laureate in Medicine or Physiology for 2001, on the wonder of science and how it enhances our culture and civilisation. He also discusses how science can not only help solve the world’s big problems, but be harnessed to improve health, quality of life and the strength of the economy.

Today’s listener of the episode is Kevin Chin from Melbourne, Australia.

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Apologies for the quality of the audio in this episode.

Donate via Paypal — 164 – Sir Paul Nurse – Making Science Work Part 2 Apr 24, 2013
Show notes

This episode is part 2 of 2, of a talk given by Sir Paul Nurse, who is President of The Royal Society in the UK, and the Nobel Laureate in Medicine or Physiology for 2001, on the wonder of science and how it enhances our culture and civilisation. He also discusses how science can not only help solve the world’s big problems, but be harnessed to improve health, quality of life and the strength of the economy.

Today’s listener of the episode is Kevin Chin from Melbourne, Australia.

Download MP3 of Ep 164

Apologies for the quality of the audio in this episode.

163 – Sir Paul Nurse – Making Science Work Part 1 Apr 24, 2013
Show notes

This episode is part 1 of 2, of a talk given by Sir Paul Nurse, who is President of The Royal Society in the UK, and the Nobel Laureate in Medicine or Physiology for 2001, on the wonder of science and how it enhances our culture and civilisation. He also discusses how science can not only help solve the world’s big problems, but be harnessed to improve health, quality of life and the strength of the economy.

Today’s listener of the episode is Shantu Patil from Karnataka, India.

Download MP3 of Ep 163

Apologies for the quality of the audio, and also this episode comes with a language warning.

Donate via Paypal — 163 – Sir Paul Nurse – Making Science Work Part 1 Apr 24, 2013
Show notes

This episode is part 1 of 2, of a talk given by Sir Paul Nurse, who is President of The Royal Society in the UK, and the Nobel Laureate in Medicine or Physiology for 2001, on the wonder of science and how it enhances our culture and civilisation. He also discusses how science can not only help solve the world’s big problems, but be harnessed to improve health, quality of life and the strength of the economy.

Today’s listener of the episode is Shantu Patil from Karnataka, India.

Download MP3 of Ep 163

Apologies for the quality of the audio, and also this episode comes with a language warning.

162 – Dr Michael Brown – Lies, Damned Lies, and NRA Statistics Mar 22, 2013
Show notes

In today’s episode, I talk to Dr Michael Brown from Monash University about the mis-use of statistics in the public sphere, and specifically, about the American National Rifle Associations misrepresentations of data.

We talk about:
– The Australian context
– Australian gun control laws
– The subsequent experience after the implementation of these laws
– What the NRA are doing with Australian statistics
– Why are they doing this?
– The tactics used by those wishing to mis-use statistics

Today’s listener of the episode is Steve Briggs, from Melbourne, Australia.

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Dr Brown’s article in The Conversation: Faking Waves; how the NRA and pro-gun Americans abuse crime stats

Donate via Paypal — 162 – Dr Michael Brown – Lies, Damned Lies, and NRA Statistics Mar 22, 2013
Show notes

In today’s episode, I talk to Dr Michael Brown from Monash University about the mis-use of statistics in the public sphere, and specifically, about the American National Rifle Associations misrepresentations of data.

We talk about:
– The Australian context
– Australian gun control laws
– The subsequent experience after the implementation of these laws
– What the NRA are doing with Australian statistics
– Why are they doing this?
– The tactics used by those wishing to mis-use statistics

Today’s listener of the episode is Steve Briggs, from Melbourne, Australia.

Download MP3 of Ep 162

Dr Brown’s article in The Conversation: Faking Waves; how the NRA and pro-gun Americans abuse crime stats

161 – Sir Harry Kroto – The State of Science Feb 28, 2013
Show notes

In todayâ€s episode, I talk to Sir Harold Kroto, who shared the 1996 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for the co-discovery of carbon-60, or Buckminsterfullerine.

We continue the discussion from episode 160, and talk about
– Stereotypes of scientists
– Science and natural philosophy
– What are non-science people interested in?
– Kids as scientists
– Meccano and engineering
– Some of the issues children face today and the barriers to science
– Science and funding

This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.

Today’s listener of the episode is Mulia Marzuki, from Melbourne, Australia.

Download MP3 of Ep 161

161 – Sir Harry Kroto – The State of Science Feb 28, 2013
Show notes

In todayâ€s episode, I talk to Sir Harold Kroto, who shared the 1996 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for the co-discovery of carbon-60, or Buckminsterfullerine.

We continue the discussion from episode 160, and talk about
– Stereotypes of scientists
– Science and natural philosophy
– What are non-science people interested in?
– Kids as scientists
– Meccano and engineering
– Some of the issues children face today and the barriers to science
– Science and funding

This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.

Today’s listener of the episode is Mulia Marzuki, from Melbourne, Australia.

Download MP3 of Ep 161

160 – Sir Harry Kroto – Buckminsterfullerine Feb 12, 2013
Show notes

In today’s episode, I talk to Sir Harold Kroto, who shared the 1996 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for the co-discovery of carbon-60, or Buckminsterfullerine.

He talked to me about the discover of carbon-60, as well as the state of science in the UK and worldwide.

This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.

Today’s listener of the episode is Renee Webster, from Melbourne, Australia.

Download MP3 of Ep 160

Donate via Paypal — 160 – Sir Harry Kroto – Buckminsterfullerine Feb 12, 2013
Show notes

In today’s episode, I talk to Sir Harold Kroto, who shared the 1996 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for the co-discovery of carbon-60, or Buckminsterfullerine.

He talked to me about the discover of carbon-60, as well as the state of science in the UK and worldwide.

This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.

Today’s listener of the episode is Renee Webster, from Melbourne, Australia.

Download MP3 of Ep 160

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