Ockham’s Razor

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Ockham’s Razor is a soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say about science.

03/06/2024

Some news about Ockham's Razor and introducing Quick Smart

If you've been wondering where we've been – Ockham's Razor is going on hiatus for a little while. But don't worry, we've got your pod needs covered with Tegan Taylor's other excellent and informative shows, Quick Smart and What's That Rash? Find more episodes of Tegan's podcasts here: Quick Smart What's That Rash? Presenter: Tegan Taylor Producer: Tegan Taylor, Rose Kerr Sound engineer: Bethany Stewart

15 min
12/16/2023

Satellites, citizen science and space

What role could you play in the fight against space junk? This week, Mars shares her thoughts on the role of citizen science in space research.

12 min
12/09/2023

What should rewilding look like in Australia?

Scientists have lots of different ideas about how to conserve our native species. One of these ways is rewilding.

11 min
12/02/2023

If DNA is the sheet music, epigenetics is the conductor

Razia Zakarya is an epigeneticist. But what does an epigeneticist do exactly? Razia is here to explain! Today, why DNA and epigenetics is important for chronic disease research.

12 min
11/25/2023

Making science fun isn't oversimplifying it

Science doesn't have to be restricted to old white men in lab coats. Maddie reckons it's time to make science fun! Without losing it's important messages.

12 min
11/18/2023

Examining the labels we put on science

First Nations people were the first scientists in Australia. But they don't just stay in the past tense – they're still here, and still actively contributing to science. Today's speaker Maggie Walter is Palawa and she's here to talk about how we think about First Nations science.

12 min
11/11/2023

Imagine you're a snowflake...

Today's speaker Chelsea explores the extreme cold in Antarctica to bring home something important... Ice cores! These ice cores can be used to uncover clues about Australia's past.

11 min
11/04/2023

What radio and space research have in common

Today's speaker works with radio of a slightly different sort – radio astronomy! Dr Laura Driessen explains what radio is… and isn't.

11 min

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Robyn Williams

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4.2

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30 Ratings

Short and to the point.

08/07/2018

Sean_Wong

Just like the name sake.
More than just sound-bites

11/17/2011

DaleMcGrew

I have been listening to Ockham's Razor for three years now, and I am thankful for the broad range of topics that this program explores. The 10+ minute format allows a range of very passionate people to dive into topics that invite contemplation. I find myself discussing with my friends and colleagues what I learn on this show -- a sign of good radio show/podcast.
Totally Depressing

06/11/2014

PJH52

I have listened to this podcast for at least 3 years. More and more, it features talks that are related to climate change, sometimes directly and sometimes not. While I am totally convinced that man has a definite part in what is happening to our climate, his gloom and doom finally got to me. This podcast was deleted from my feed and I will no longer be listening to it.
Insightful and Thought Provoking

07/13/2006

DajO

Ockham's Razor covers a wide range of fascinating topics and obtains world-renowned experts to discuss those topics. The topics are also presented in a manner that the average layperson is included in the conversation. More programs, please!

Ockham’s Razor is a soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say about science.