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.
Join us for part 1 in a space mini series as we delve into the incredible world of geodesy and cutting-edge research into Very Long Baseline Interferometry (try saying that 5 times fast) with new PhD…
This week, Olly and Emma took a trip out of the studio and over to Clarence Arts and Events for the Fun and Feathers workshop! There, they met budding scientists and got to play drama games, make cra…
From distant space to earthly bats and bird-song, how is Dr Jim Lovell using his training in astrophysics to innovate how we track and locate wildlife? Join Dr Kate Johnson to hear how black holes ar…
Join us for an exciting episode with Dr. Shasta Henry, an intrepid Entomologist, educator, and inspiring science communicator. From exploring the Amazon to guiding white water rafts in Canada, Shasta…
It’s our last week with this year’s Inspiring Women in STEMM Fellows, so join us as Mona Jalali from the University of Tasmania tells Olly about her work in organic chemistry and organometallics, as …
For part 2 of our International Women in STEMM Fellows 2023 mini-series, join us as Vimarsha Kodithuwakku tells Olly all about her journey through STEMM from her time studying in Sri Lanka to now bei…
This week we are joined by Inspiring Women in STEMM Fellow Marlee Wells. Marlee is a PhD Candidate at the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre and faced many challenges growing up as a youn…
In this episode, Olly and new co-host Georgia venture to the southernmost continent and explore all things Antarctica with geophysicist Anya Reading. Anya takes us through her exciting career path an…
What actually is citizen science? How accurate is the data it produces? Dr Kate Johnson chats with Dr Clare Hawkins, a conservation biologist who’s working to assess biodiversity in lutruwita/Tasmani…
This week we introduce you to one of our TWICS team members, Ryan Smith. Hailing from the beautiful northwest coast of Tassie, Ryan is a first-year medical student, after deciding to make the shift a…
Sarah El idrissi is an emerging artist with a passion to uncover the overlap between science and art. Her practice evolves as she dives deeper into the world of science as she completes her artist re…
Alex Paton is a wildlife lover, science communicator and pioneer of using feather boas to aid feral cat management. Listen as Dr Kate Johnson finds out how Alex’s PhD uses cameras deployed in remote …
Matt Testoni is a multi-talented marine biologist, underwater photographer, and podcast host. Dive into this episode to learn about his research and his science communication show Seacreatures, based…
In this episode, Olly and Emma talk to science communicator, Louise Creely, about her journey as a communication professional and how it has shaped her life. Lou walks us through her experiences as a…
As animals of the land and sea, seabirds live a life of adventure in both worlds. Needing to find food draws them into the oceans, but raising chicks requires them to keep returning home.
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We know that fish come in all shapes and sizes, but have you ever thought about how their size affects their behaviour?
Dr Amy Coghlan from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies tells Olly t…
Two and a half years after joining the TWICS family, it’s finally time for Olly Dove to tell us about her own work in STEMM!
As a PhD candidate at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, Olly …
Inspired by her own experiences breaking into the field of coding and front-end development, Kah Men co-founded The Coding Sisterhood, a safe and inclusive group that encourages women to try coding. …
Join us this week for part two of our mini-series in celebration of the James Webb Space Telescope! This time around, we meet with Georgia Stewart, a PhD student at UTAS, studying Active Galactic Nuc…
Cade Kane is an American, but he’s spending 10 months living in Tasmania as part of his Fulbright fellowship. Listen for application info + tips and to get an idea of what a Fulbright experience can …