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, Maths and Medicine (STEMM) from medical marijuana to science behind mental health issues, we feature expert guests and get to the guts of the issue.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 293
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Ep78: Working on Water P3: Mibu Fischer
Hannah talks with Mibu Fischer, Quandamooka woman and CSIRO scientist. Mibu’s specific interests are around utilising Traditional Knowledges and management practices are considered within modern day …
Ep79: Working on Water P4: Megan Hartog
Kate interviews Megan Hartog, Marine scientist working at the CSIRO Marine National Facility as a Voyage Operations Manager. Megan tells us what it’s like organising different voyages and arranging r…
Ep76: Working on Water P1: Claire Butler
Olly talks with expert guest Claire Butler on what transitioning from research to working in the marine industry is like, as part of a collaboration between That’s What I Call Science! and The Royal …
Ep74: Fact vs Fiction: the role of tech in spreading fake news
Is social media deceiving you and spreading fake news?
With much of the world in lockdown we are using social media and devices more and more to stay connected. While these devices are useful, there a…
Ep75: Fact vs Fiction: our future generation look at the facts
Is fake news a deadly threat during the pandemic?
For many people the pandemic has been their first experience of witnessing the scientific method first hand. As the scientific community has rapidly i…
Ep73: Fact vs Fiction: why do people believe fake news?
What is misinformation and why do people believe it?
Niamh and Kate chat about misinformation in the digital age with UTAS Philosopher and senior lecturer, Dr David Coady. We ask David about the debat…
Episode 72: From testing explosives to COVID testing
Many airports are equipped with a device that can detect traces of explosive substances. Now the creators of this device are using the technology to detect the presence of viruses faster and more acc…
Episode 71: Exploring the world of biomedical engineering
In this episode we explore the world of biomedical engineering, starting with discussing what a biomedical engineer does and some interesting projects occurring in this space in Tasmania. Work comple…
Episode 70: A link between food security and health
One in four respondents to The Tasmania Key findings Project’s Food Survey reported running out of food because they could not afford to buy more during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Katherine Kent tells…
Episode 69: NAIDOC Week: Corey Tutt and Deadly Science
In this week’s episode Hannah and Niamh are joined by Deadly Science founder, NSW Young Australian of the Year, and all-round legend Corey Tutt. Corey is a Kamilaroi man, who is passionate about incr…
Episode 68: NAIDOC Week: The Sociology of Indigenous Inequity
Health and social inequities are huge issues in Australia, between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. The public is often shown the ‘what’ of the issue, in the form of statistics and facts, b…
Episode 67: The invisible doctors: Pathologists
These doctors diagnose 100% of cancers and inform 70% of all medical decisions, so why don’t we know who they are? This episode we chat to two expert pathologists, Dr Dan Owens and Dr Eileen Long, to…
Episode 66: There’s an app for that!
In this episode, Niamh and Meredith talk to UTAS technologist and lecturer Dr Lindsay Wells who specialises in mobile application development. They discuss the way the world is increasingly going mob…
Episode 65: A most important measure
Cardiovascular disease including heart attack and stroke kills more people worldwide and in Australia than any other disease. Blood pressure is the single most important risk factor yet measuring it …
Bonus Episode: Top tips for PhD students
Our Founding Director Niamh Chapman recently submitted her PhD thesis, she’s officially on the home stretch! Tune in to hear Niamh and her supervisor Professor James Sharman reflect on her PhD. The s…
Episode 64: Magnificent Microbes
What does beer, bread and sauerkraut have in common? Fermentation! Microbiologist Dipon Sarkar (@DiponSarkar10) explains the good and the bad bacteria in our food, how they affect the flavours and ch…
Episode 63: Mental Health While Social Distancing
Niamh and Kate talk to clinical psychologist Dr Kimberley Norris about how people cope in extreme and unusual environments like isolation. Kim’s research looked at Antarctic scientists and NASA astro…
Episode 62: The Turbulent Home Life of Lizards
The family lives of lizards are more complex than it seems. In this episode Niamh, Kelsey, and Olly talk to ecologist Tom Botterill-James, about his work studying lizards in east Tasmania, researchin…
Episode 61: Celebrating Women in Mathematics
May 12th is an important opportunity to celebrate women in mathematics with the goal of inspiring women’s achievements in mathematics and to encourage an inclusive mathematics community. That’s what …
Episode 60: Miraculous Marine Life in Macquarie Harbour
In this episode Niamh and Hannah talk to elasmobranch ecologist David Moreno, about his work with shark and skate species in Macquarie Harbour here in Tasmania. The unique and challenging environment…