Lost in Science

Chris Lassig, Stuart Burns, Claire Farrugia and Linden Ashcroft.

Entertaining news and discussion about research that has impact on society and providing a wide range of science and technology news. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.

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    Lost in Science 1.0

    Another step back in time to an earlier iteration of the show where former hosts present a range of stories on biodiversity and strange animal discoveries.

  2. 17 juni

    Science of Quicksand & Attractive Mozzie Repellent

    This week on Lost in Science, Chris gets stuck into the science of quicksand, exploring how this famous movie menace is actually a fascinating non-Newtonian fluid. Meanwhile, Claire investigates surprising new research into DEET, the world's most popular insect repellent, revealing that mosquitoes may be able to learn to associate it with a tasty meal, and even become attracted to it.

  3. 10 juni

    Step Back in Time

    In honour of our home stations 3CR's 50th anniversary we are delving deep into the archives for a show full of former presenter's stories

  4. 3 juni

    The making of a museum with Ben Francischelli

    Linden chats to Ben Francischelli about the birth and life of Prehistoric Bayside, a museum in Melbourne's southeast dedicated to marine fossils found in the area. In this extended chat, Ben explores how his career has led to building his own museum collection, what that involves, and the incredible fossils you can find in Melbourne's blue backyard.

  5. 27 maj

    Type1Screen with Dr. John Wentworth

    Stu catches up with Dr. John Wentworth from the Royal Melbourne Hospital to talk about Type1Screen, a nationwide project aiming to identify people at risk of developing Type 1 diabetes in order to develop treatments to prevent progression of the illness. See https://type1screen.org/ for more details

  6. 20 maj

    Time, Species and David Attenborough

    This week on Lost in Science, Stu explores new research into how animals perceive time differently — and how that perception is tied to the pace of their lives. Why does a fly seem to react in slow motion compared to us, and what does that reveal about survival, metabolism and evolution?Also on the show, we celebrate the 100th birthday of David Attenborough by taking a tour through some of the remarkable creatures that scientists have named in his honour — from geckos and spiders to ancient fossils and deep-sea wonders.

  7. 13 maj

    Pointy things and leaches

    Chris follows the trail of research trying to answer the question of why sharp things in nature like teeth and stingers all have a similar shape, and whether it’s due to evolution or physics; and Linden latches onto leaches, how they’re still used in medicine but are also inspiring robots and weather prediction.

  8. 6 maj

    Happy Dog Science Project with Dr Mia Cobb

    Linden chats to Dr Mia Cobb, Chaser Innovation and John McKenzie Research Fellow at The University of Melbourne. Mia shares her career journey that led her to be a canine welfare researcher. Dogs do so much for us, but how can we use science to make sure we are giving them their best lives?

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Entertaining news and discussion about research that has impact on society and providing a wide range of science and technology news. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.

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  • Skapad av
    Chris Lassig, Stuart Burns, Claire Farrugia and Linden Ashcroft.
  • Aktiva år
    2009 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    581
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
  • Programmets webbplats
    Lost in Science

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