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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. 

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
29 minutes
Episodes
293
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Episode 235: Innovating with Electromagnetics

Episode 235: Innovating with Electromagnetics

In this episode, Olly and Sarah explore the world of electromagnetics with expert guest Dr Antony Lui. Antony’s career in research has focused on applications related to electromagnetic theory, inclu…

00:27:50  |   Sun 12 May 2024
Episode 234: Jetpacks, Mass-spectrometers and Brownies!

Episode 234: Jetpacks, Mass-spectrometers and Brownies!

Join Olly in Sarah in this episode as they talk to engineer and chemist Tim Jessup about Jetpacks, Mass-spectrometers and applying the scientific method to creating the ultimate brownie recipe.


Show t…

00:27:50  |   Sun 05 May 2024
Episode 233: Records in Radio

Episode 233: Records in Radio

Rex Moncur graduated in Communications Engineering.  He was Director of the Australian Antarctic Division from 1988 to 1998.  Rex was awarded the Australian Public Service Medal and is a Fellow of th…

00:27:50  |   Sun 28 Apr 2024
Episode 232: Fuelling Change

Episode 232: Fuelling Change

In this episode, Georgia and Sarah learn all about hydrogen energy technology and its role in Australia’s sustainable future. Our guest is Dr Krystina Lamb, a leader in renewable and hydrogen energy …

00:27:50  |   Sun 21 Apr 2024
Episode 231: Cracking the Shell of Engineering

Episode 231: Cracking the Shell of Engineering

Join Olly and Sarah in this episode as they dive into an interesting engineering application involving lobsters.  Our expert guest Charles Sutherland is a PhD student in the School of Engineering and…

00:27:50  |   Sun 14 Apr 2024
Episode 230: Palm Invasion

Episode 230: Palm Invasion

In the paradise of Ticino, Switzerland palms line the foothills of the alps, but why are they here and are they a problem? Thibaut Juillard studies what makes these palms successful for his PhD in th…

00:27:50  |   Sun 31 Mar 2024
Episode 229: Breaking New Ground

Episode 229: Breaking New Ground

Join us as we journey through time and space to unlock Earth's dynamic history with expert guest Dr. Sheree Armistead. In this episode, we delve into Sheree’s groundbreaking research, from unravellin…

00:27:50  |   Sun 24 Mar 2024
Episode 228: Early Earth Eras Tour

Episode 228: Early Earth Eras Tour

Welcome to the third instalment of our 'Geoscience Mini-Series', a four-part journey where we engage with geoscientists from Tasmania and across Australia. This week, we're thrilled to chat with Dr. …

00:27:50  |   Sun 17 Mar 2024
Episode 227: Unearthing a Greener Future

Episode 227: Unearthing a Greener Future

Welcome to our second instalment of the ‘Geoscience mini-series’, a four-part series where we talk to geoscientists based in Tasmania and elsewhere in Australia. Dr. Owen Missen, a Lecturer in Enviro…

00:27:50  |   Sun 10 Mar 2024
Episode 226: Rock Solid Education

Episode 226: Rock Solid Education

Welcome to our first instalment of the ‘Geoscience mini-series’, a four-part series where we talk to geoscientists based in Tasmania and elsewhere in Australia. This episode’s guest, Izzy Von Lichtan…

00:27:50  |   Sun 03 Mar 2024
Episode 225: Feeling the Heat

Episode 225: Feeling the Heat

Drones, Aussie mangroves and pine forests in the Swiss mountains; come on a journey around the world with Parisian Ecophysiologist Dr Alice Gauthey. Find out how Dr Gauthey investigates the impacts o…

00:27:50  |   Sun 25 Feb 2024
Episode 224: Let it Beetle

Episode 224: Let it Beetle

Welcome to our first new episode of 2024! We’re kicking off the year by delving into the captivating world of beetles and bugs with Tessa Smith, a PhD candidate at the University of Tasmania. Tessa's…

00:27:50  |   Sun 18 Feb 2024
Episode 223: Eureka Part 4 - Dr Lila Landowski

Episode 223: Eureka Part 4 - Dr Lila Landowski

Our Australian Museum Eureka Prize miniseries wraps up this week with part 4, where we interview Lila Landowski. Lila was a finalist for the Celestino Eureka prize for Promoting Understanding of Scie…

00:27:50  |   Sun 17 Dec 2023
Episode 222: Eureka Prizes Part 3 - The Sea Slug Census

Episode 222: Eureka Prizes Part 3 - The Sea Slug Census

For week three of our four-part Eureka Prizes mini-series, we’re joined by two members of the Sea Slug Census team: Dr Nicole Mertens and Professor Steve Smith. 

The Sea Slug Census was a finalist for…

00:27:50  |   Sun 10 Dec 2023
Episode 221: Eureka Prizes Part 2 - 1 Million Turtles

Episode 221: Eureka Prizes Part 2 - 1 Million Turtles

For week two of our four-part Eureka Prizes mini-series, we’ve got a million things to talk about. More specifically, we’ve got 1 Million Turtles to talk about!

Joined by three team members from the 1…

00:27:50  |   Sun 03 Dec 2023
Episode 221: Eureka Prizes Part 2 - 1 Million Turtles

Episode 221: Eureka Prizes Part 2 - 1 Million Turtles

For week two of our four-part Eureka Prizes mini-series, we’ve got a million things to talk about. More specifically, we’ve got 1 Million Turtles to talk about!

Joined by three team members from the 1…

00:27:50  |   Sun 03 Dec 2023
Episode 220: Eureka Prizes Part 1 - Back to beginnings

Episode 220: Eureka Prizes Part 1 - Back to beginnings

Robyn Williams is a legend in science journalism. For over 50 years he has brought science stories to the airways through ABC National’s Science Show. 
As the founder of Australia Museum’s Eureka Priz…

00:27:50  |   Sun 26 Nov 2023
Episode 219: Tasmania’s Botany Wizard

Episode 219: Tasmania’s Botany Wizard

Welcome to our final episode of the Conservation of Tasmanian Plants mini-series.

Today, our botany hosts Kate and Katya have the incredible privilege of chatting with Professor Greg Jordan, a paleobo…

00:27:50  |   Sun 19 Nov 2023
Episode 218: Conservation at Botanical Gardens

Episode 218: Conservation at Botanical Gardens

It's week two of the Conservation of Tasmanian Plants mini-series, and this week Katya and Olly are chatting to Dr. Laura Williams from the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. In this episode, Laura t…

00:27:50  |   Sun 12 Nov 2023
Episode 217: Plants Preserved for Good

Episode 217: Plants Preserved for Good

Kicking off our three part mini-series on the Conservation of Tasmanian Plants, today we are talking to Dr. Miguel de Salas from the Tasmanian Herbarium, a branch of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gall…

00:27:50  |   Sun 05 Nov 2023
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