That's what I call Science!
National award-winning radio show and podcast bringing a fresh new perspective on the issues that matter to you from the heart of Tasmania. We cover all things Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) from medical marijuana to science behind mental health issues, we feature expert guests and get to the guts of the issue.
Episodes
255 episodes
Episode 257: AMSA-NZMSS 2024: Part 1
In September 2024, the Australian Marine Sciences Association and the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society teamed up to deliver their annual conference, with 900 marine scientists, professionals, and students gathering in Hobart to celebrate all...
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Episode 256: Turtles, Seabirds, and Connection to Place
Out on Bruny Island one rainy and windy night, Edith Shum rested in a cosy cabin after a busy day out in the field. Joined by Olly on her adventure, the two took up the chance while warming themselves by the fire to talk about Edith’s past adve...
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Episode 255: Forensic Cases and Rugby Phases
We love a good science and sport cross-over. In this episode, Olly and Georgia chat to forensic scientist, Craig Gardner about his dual passion for science and rugby union refereeing. What does it take to solve a crime with science? How do you ...
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Episode 254: Modelling the Unseen Universe
Space is full of amazing stuff we can’t see with the naked eye! Join Olly and Georgia in this episode as they embark on a journey to the distant reaches of the universe with Sophie Young, a first-year PhD student in astrophysics. Sophie shares ...
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Episode 253: Beaker Street Festival 2024: Part 2
In August each year, a horde of science communicators arrive in lutruwita/Tasmania, ready to share their work with the public at the Beaker Street Festival. One of the many special events across the festival is the Roving Scientist Bar.
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Episode 252: Beaker Street Festival 2024: Part 1
In August each year, a horde of science communicators arrive in lutruwita/Tasmania, ready to share their work with the public at the Beaker Street Festival. One of the many special events across the festival is the Roving Scientist Bar.
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Episode 251: Let's Talk SciComm
Unsurprisingly, we love science communication here at That’s What I Call Science, as do the hosts of the Let’s Talk SciComm podcast at The University of Melbourne. Naturally, we thought this made for a perfect chance to have a crossover episode...
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Episode 250: Neurodiversity and Inclusive Comms
In this episode, we catch up with Anna, a co-manager and founding member of TWICS. After switching gears from tech to communications, Anna opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis and what it means to live and work with neurodiversity. And we get...
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Episode 249: Urban Trees
Urban tree ecophysiologist Dr Christoph Bachofen tells us how plants, chemistry, physics and art are intertwined through the lens of city trees. Join Christoph and Dr Kate Johnson to learn how trees and humans experience the urban environment a...
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Episode 248: Persuading Change Through Technology
Have you ever used a FitBit? Quit an addiction using an app? Did you wonder why they are so successful at helping people change their behaviours? These technologies are called ‘Persuasive Technologies’, applications specifically designed using ...
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Episode 247: Solving It Yourself With Digital Competency
Ever been faced with technology problems you have no idea how to fix? Error messages popping up, got another call to fix your nan’s remote control, your new smart tv making you feel…not so smart? Our guest this week is researching how you appro...
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Episode 246: Intercepting Bad Decisions with AI
The online world is full of great content to consume. But for every piece of useful information, there are innumerable sources of harmful and disturbing content that can be accessed. Content that is not just harmful to the consumer but to the p...
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Episode 245: Inspiring Women in STEMM Fellowship 2024
Each year, Science in the Pub Tasmania’s Inspiring Women in STEMM Fellowship not only recognises incredible women working in STEMM in Tasmania, but also provides the chance for them to conduct outreach in their home community.In today’s ...
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Episode 244: Shipboard Stories Part 4: A Drop in the Ocean
Welcome, listeners, to Part 4 of our mini-series recorded on the CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator!There’s a lot of water out there in the ocean, and the scientists in today’s episode are determined to understand as many d...
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Episode 243: Shipboard Stories Part 3: The Tech of the Sea
Welcome, listeners, to Part 3 of our mini-series recorded on the CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator!You’ve likely learnt long ago to keep electronics as far away from water as possible. But, in this week’s episode, we’re go...
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Episode 242: Shipboard Stories Part 2: Fishing for Rocks
Welcome, listeners, to Part 2 of our mini-series recorded on the CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator!Have you ever tried your hand at a lucky dip? What about hook-a-duck? In this week’s episode we’re going to hear about the ...
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Episode 241: Shipboard Stories Part 1: The Students
Welcome, listeners, to Part 1 of our mini-series recorded on the CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator!In March 2024, Olly headed out to sea and interviewed not 1, not 2, but 26 of the adventurers aboard! Over the next four we...
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Episode 240: From Olympian to Engineer
What does it take to be an Olympian, and where do you go afterwards? In this episode, join Olly and Georgia for a compelling conversation with former Australian Olympic rower turned civil engineer Meagan Volker. Tune in as Meaghan shares the in...
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Episode 239: Symphony of Fire and Water
Explore Dr Anna Matala's extraordinary journey from violinist to pioneering scientist in this compelling episode. From her groundbreaking work in pyrolysis modelling to her pivotal role at Tasmania's Fire Centre and Hydro Tasmania, Dr Matala se...
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Episode 238: Nature by Numbers
Join us in this engaging episode as we delve into the fascinating world of mathematical modelling with David Horsley, a portfolio optimisation analyst at Hydro Tasmania. From statistical models of climate change to stochastic optimisation for h...
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Episode 237: The Science of Storms
How do you build a storm? Dr Courtney Quinn’s maths journey has taken her all over the world, and she has combined this passion with her fascination of extreme weather events. She’s now an expert in the field of dynamical systems where she mode...
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Episode 236: Elements of a Scientist
The hot, dry Mediterranean, the depths of the tropics and the computer screen, Dr Helena Vallicrosa works in a range of environments to understand how chemical elements, the building blocks of the earth, cycle through ecosystems. The ‘annoyi...
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Episode 235: Innovating with Electromagnetics
In this episode, Olly and Sarah explore the world of electromagnetics with expert guest Dr Antony Lui. Antony’s career in research has focused on applications related to electromagnetic theory, including medical diagnosis, and antennas for sens...
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Episode 234: Jetpacks, Mass-spectrometers and Brownies!
Join Olly in Sarah in this episode as they talk to engineer and chemist Tim Jessup about Jetpacks, Mass-spectrometers and applying the scientific method to creating the ultimate brownie recipe.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod
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