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2023-08-06

  BM204 – The Science of Sleep

In today’s episode, I speak to Ashen Vithana, a sleep scientist, and Alex Young, an entrepreneur and futurist, from the http://youtube.com/@thesnoozestrategists podcast. I speak to them about the following topics: – What is sleep science? – What makes ... 		  Brains Matter author
2023-06-04

  BM203 – Dr Jürgen Knödlseder – Sustainability in Science Research

In this episode, I speak to Dr Jürgen Knödlseder on the following topics: – What are the components of a carbon footprint in science, particularly in astrophysics research? – How was the lab’s carbon footprint estimated? – How do we continue to do rese... 		  Brains Matter author
2023-05-30

  BM202 – Dr Jürgen Knödlseder – Measuring Gamma Rays

In this episode, I speak to Dr Jürgen Knödlseder on the following topics: – What are gamma rays? – How do we detect gamma rays? – The process of finding where the measurements of radioactive aluminium came from – The work Jurgen did on the Integral sat... 		  Brains Matter author
2022-10-03

  BM201 – Ayush Pandhi – Polarisation and Magnetism in Space

In this episode, I speak to PhD student, Ayush Pandhi on his research into how polarised light is affected by magnetism in space. Ayush’s paper referenced in this episode can be found here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2208.06417 Download MP3 of Ep 201 		  Brains Matter author
2021-08-22

  BM200 – Jamali Kigotho – Rooftop Wind Turbines

In this episode, I speak to engineering student Jamali Kigotho, who talks about his work on designing rooftop wind turbines for residential areas, how it would work and the possibilities around this. Download MP3 of Ep 200 		  Brains Matter author
2021-03-15

  199 – Luke Steller – Does Venus have conditions for life?

In this episode, PhD student Luke Steller returns to talk to us about Venus and the asteroid Bennu. We discuss: * What does the discovery of Phosphene on Venus mean? * What creates Phosphene? * Could life exist on Venus, and how could life arrive on Ve... 		  Brains Matter author
2020-12-30

  198 – Luke Steller – What are the ingredients of life?

In this episode, I talk to Luke Steller, who is a PhD candidate at the Australian Centre for Astrobiology at the University of New South Wales. I spoke to Luke about: – Luke’s background – How he became interested in astrobiology – Ancient life on Eart... 		  Brains Matter author
2020-10-25

  197 – Dr Onisha Patel – Structural Biology & Superstars of STEM

In this episode, I talk to Dr Onisha Patel, who is a structural biologist at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) in Melbourne, Australia I speak to her about: – How she got into science from her interest in art – What inspire... 		  Brains Matter author
2020-09-27

  196 – Monash Solar Decathlon Team

In this episode, I talk to Rebecca Lin, Shiyen Perera and Cyndy Li from Monash University who are all part of the Monash Solar Decathlon Team, and took part in the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Challenge. I speak to them about: – Their... 		  Brains Matter author
2020-09-05

  195 – Dr Dyani Lewis – Studying Chlamydia

In this episode, I speak to Dr Dyani Lewis on the research work she is undertaking as part of a larger team in studying chlamydia Download MP3 of Ep 195 Become a Patreon 		  Brains Matter author