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This week, Chris talks to rehabilitation specialist Professor Steven Faux about his new book on Long Covid, to find out what we know about it and its causes, and current best practice for treatment and recovery. We also speak to comedian Alanta
This week on Lost in Science, Stu examines the invasive fire ant crisis and innovative control measures. Meanwhile, Chris explores bird evolution, spotlighting the Hoatzin, or "stink bird," known for its unique digestion and ancient traits. Tun
Even though we’re staying out of the Sun this week, we can’t stop thinking about it! Cat tells us all about the Sun’s corona, its crown-like atmosphere, and the solar wind of particles streaming out from it; and Claire runs us through the scien
Chris looks into the energy costs and economics of AI and how wider use will affect them, while Stu looks into the science of some of the claims around the supposed forest communication networks some authors have described.
This week on the show Catriona takes us into the realm of tuberculosis vaccines, describing the latest breakthroughs and how they diverge from conventional approaches. From novel formulations to enhanced efficacy, explore the promising advancem
We’re getting into hot and cold water this week, as Claire talks to Dr Jarrod McKenna about the importance of Antarctica and its wildlife, including plankton, whales and penguins; and Chris speaks to Dr Maya Srinivasan from James Cook Universit
This week on Lost in Science, Chris asks the question are blueberries blue? And answers it with a question, what is colour anyway? And Stu looks to the skies to wonder why the sudden renewed interest in landing stuff on the moon, and whether an
Join Claire and Catriona this International Women's Day for a special edition of Lost in Science! Catriona explores cutting-edge technology transforming breast cancer screening, enhancing efficacy. Discover the latest breakthroughs shaping the
This week, Catriona tells us about the brightest-known object in the universe, a quasar 12 billion light years away that’s in fact a supermassive black hole that gobbles an entire sun every day; and we replay Claire’s story about new evidence f
This week on the show Claire chats to CSIRO researcher Leo Joseph about the recent publication of the complete genome of the Night Parrot, the elusive nocturnal bird thought to be extinct for much of the 20th century, and what this means for co
This week on the show Stu looks at the science of the material asbestos in light of this dangerous substance being found in mulch in public areas in Sydney. Also on the show, have you ever wondered why moths and generally insects are attracted
This week, Catriona celebrates Valentine's Day the science way, showing what research on monogamous prairie voles can tell us about how hormones like dopamine and vasopressin affect our craving for love and affection; and Chris shares new resea
The final Summer Series for the year, Chris talks Physics vs evolution, Claire talks about pathogens defrosting in long frozen ice and Stu discovers nematodes lurking everywhere, and some that can jump!
This week on our Summer Series Claire speaks to Dr Kylie Cairns all about dingoes, and her groundbreaking research using new genetic tools that has changed the way we understand the lineage of dingoes, as well as discovering endangered dragons
This week on the summer series we reach back into the archives to hear from microbiologist Dee Carter about her research into the active antimicrobial and antifungal molecules produced by the honeypot ant.Also on the we revisit Chris's story, w
This week on our summer series we bring back one of our favourite interviews with geologist Ashleigh Hood and her research studying the origins of life on Earth and how it has been sustained for billions of years. Also on the show Stu takes a l
Our last show for the year looks back at one of the big themes of the year, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - it is having an impact on society, but what environmental impact does it have? And Chris tests our listening skills with
It's the Lost in Science Summer Series, in which we replay some of our favourite stories from the past year! This week, Claire tells us why certain things, like fats and oils, leftover paint, flushable wipes, bamboo nappy liners and cat poo sho
Stu looks at the sustainability of artificial vs real Christmas trees and why they might be an odd choice for Australia. While Chris looks into why the El Niño climate cycle is acting strange for us in Australia this year.
This week, Claire tells us about new evidence for the leading theory of how the Moon was formed, through a collision of the early Earth with the Mars-sized protoplanet Theia; and Catriona updates us on where water can be found in our Solar Syst
This week, Catriona tells us about the health dangers of sitting, and new research giving the good news that any alternative form of activity is beneficial; and Chris looks into why bats harbour such dangerous viruses, with a new study that pre
This week on the show we speak to Dr Ellen Mather about the huge birds of prey that ruled ancient Australian skies, including the new discovery of an Australian vulture and giant eagle.Also on the show, Stu talks about the new research helping
Chris looks into the new theory that supposedly bridges the potentially non-existent gap between physics and biology, and Stu talks to Jeremy Barr about his research into bacteriophages and what impact they may have in our own bodies.
This week on the show we are going EXTREME (all caps needed) as we take a look at life living on the edge, at the extremities of existence. Stu talks about some of the weirdest plants living in the most extreme salinity conditions. And Cat chat
This week, Claire speaks to zoologist Julie Old from Western Sydney University about finding out more about wombat populations and the threats they face, through the citizen science project WomSAT, which you can join at https://www.womsat.org.a
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