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Science Queeries

Delve into the world of science with Cat

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    My cup runneth over

    On Melbourne Cup Day, Dr Cat and zoologist & science communicator Ingrid Crossing chat about the racehorses. As people bred faster and lighter horses that win races, the horses are actually becoming less and less healthy. It comes down to genetics. Whether it’s keeping the reigns on royal pedigrees, helping horses maintain stable genetics, or protecting biodiversity in species under threat, it’s clear that a healthy gene pool is key to a strong future. Dr Cat also talks about “the cup”…menstrual cups – and new research that is a game changer when it comes to preventing spillage and infections when it’s that time of the month. Originally aired 5th November, 2024.

    44 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    The coral of the story

    Dr Cat is joined by Aida Zjakić for a very hot topic: climate change. They discuss how Earth’s climate shifts over millions of years, what’s driving climate change now, and what these changes mean for coral reefs. These vibrant, complex ecosystems that help keep our oceans and planet healthy are facing some tide-turning challenges. Coral might be tough, but they’re in hot water as temperatures rise. It’s sea-riously important to discuss, because climate change is a shore thing if we don’t act! This episode originally aired 29th October, 2024.

    44 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Soooo bandi-cute!

    Dr Cat chats to Eilish Roberts about bandicoots. Eilish is the Southern Brown Bandicoot Outreach Officer at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, working to engage communities around creating bandicoot-friendly suburbs. Jump on the bandi-wagon as they dig deep into these cuties, what’s threatening their survival, and their groundbreaking impact on the environment – literally. This episode originally aired on 22nd October, 2024.

    44 min

  4. NOV 1

    Breaking out of childhood

    When it comes to puberty, there’s no “one size fits all”. Whether you’re cisgender, transgender, non-binary, or intersex. Dr Cat and Neve Tually grow through the science of puberty. They chat about the changes of the body and brain associated with puberty, and about puberty blockers and what the science says about their benefits (spoiler alert: they’re a game changer for transgender and non-binary people!).

    44 min

  5. NOV 1

    Jupiter have a coffee break

    Are you keen for some spicy, science ginger tea? Or if not tea, perhaps coffee is your beverage of choice? Dr Cat chats with Anshul Phaugat about the health benefits of ginger and coffee. Plants have a lot to offer – and they’re only getting better as we explore new ways to grow them. Anshul also shares some of his work with the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants For Space, optimising the growth of medicinal plants and food crops in changing environments here on Earth… and beyond! This episode originally aired on 8th October, 2024.

    43 min

  6. OCT 6

    For the crater good

    In a stellar episode of Science Queeries, Dr Cat chats with a superstar guest, astronomer Stephanie Bernard. Their chat is astronomically insightful as they gravitate to galaxies far away that reveal what the early universe was like. And they come back to the temporary moons Earth picks up and the stars we see in our local neighbourhood of the Milky Way Galaxy. This episode originally aired 1st October, 2024.

    37 min

  7. SEP 26

    Voltaic you there

    Dr Cat and Dr Mohammad Taha conduct a conversation about different materials for more sustainable buildings. Did you know that around 60% of energy used in buildings is used to control the temperature? Or that over three-quarters of Melbourne city’s energy demand could be supplied by solar if we were smarter about the placement and design of solar panels? Strap in for some pulsing, high energy discussion. It’s a gas… but not the greenhouse-type. Dr Mohammad Taha is a multidisciplinary researcher at the University of Melbourne, bridging materials science, sustainability, and electronic engineering. This episode originally aired 24th September, 2024.

    37 min

  8. SEP 21

    Star-tling discoveries with univers-al appeal.

    Dr Cat chats to a bright, stellar astronomer, A/Prof Deanne Fisher. We are all made of stardust. Based at Swinburne University, Deanne looks through telescopes to answer questions like: “how do galaxies form?” and “what happens when a star dies?”. She is even perhaps redefining what a “galaxy” is. There’s always something star-tling to discover when you look at the cosmos. Originally aired 17th September, 2024.

    39 min
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