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
Episode 19: Knocking heads
This week we're talking about a risk factor for developing dementia-related diseases; traumatic brain injuries. We hear from two current PhD candidates from the Wicking Dementia Research and Educatio…
Episode 18: Stepping stones to a waste free future
This week we cut through the jargon about bioplastics. We interviewed Councillor Bill Harvey about the impending plastics crisis, the processes occurring in the Hobart City Council to remedy these is…
Episode 17: Gaming for health.
Gamers are only those that sit on their computers delving into a virtual world for hours on end right? Nope! Gamers includes a wide variety of people and the potential of gaming to enhance a multitud…
Episode 12: How (scientifically) dope is medical marijuana?
Although recreational marijuana is illegal in Australia, medical marijuana has been legalised here since 2016. But what’s the difference? And why can’t you just go ask your doctor for a script right …
Episode 11: Under pressure, a simple measure to save lives
The blood coursing through your body carries so much information that can tell a story about your health. Today, we are talking about blood pressure. Have you ever wondered how fast your blood flows …
Episode 10: You've got to be krill to be kind!
This week we have a special co-host Nicole Hellessey from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies. Nicole’s work has focused on Antarctic krill oils and the krill fishery. For more information…
Episode 9: Sexual pleasure, the science that gets you going!
What’s happening in your body when you’re getting down and dirty? Why does it feel so good when you do your favourite bedroom moves? During this week’s explicit episode, we discuss the science behind…
Episode 7: Plastic pollution: seabirds show us the ocean.
Join us as we explore the plastic polluting our oceans, from local shores to the deep blue sea. We met with Tasmanian based researchers, Catarina Serra Goncalves, Megan Grant and Peter Puskic from In…
Episode 6: More than a feeling - is your gut telling you more than you think?
Most of us know that there are bacteria and other bugs breaking down food in our gut, but did you know these bacteria can affect everything from inflammation to your mental health? We discuss how the…
Episode 4: Cider Science!
Let’s get busy with the fizzy! This week we serve you a refreshing blend of history & horticulture (a.k.a. garden science), genetics, microscopic creatures & a pinch of chemistry, as we delve deeper …
Episode 3: Mental health, what happens in your brain?
Did you know the shape and size of your brain can be altered when you are experiencing mental health issues? Or that hormones, naturally occurring in your body, can make you more likely to experience…
Episode 2: Celebrating women in science
International Women’s Day is Friday 8th March 2019, to celebrate we have dedicated this week’s show to discuss women in science and technology. There are fewer women in leadership roles in the scienc…
Episode 1: Tasmanian Bushfires, fire fuel and fresh air.
In light of recent Tasmania’s recent bushfires, we delved into two key aspects of fire, fuels and planning and the effects of smoke on human health.
We interview James Furlaud about how we understand …