Bianca Nogrady

Bianca Nogrady, a prominent science journalist and contributor to The Saturday Paper, discusses the repercussions of Trump's administration on global scientific integrity. She highlights the alarming communication blackout of the CDC and its effects on public health data. Nogrady delves into how political ideologies distort medical research and the critical access issues Australian researchers face to US funding. The conversation underscores the need for independent research to safeguard scientific accuracy and representation in health policy.

Bianca Nogrady, a scientist and insightful communicator, fills in for Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki and tackles fascinating topics. She explores why trees are less prone to cancer than humans and discusses heterochromia, shedding light on its harmlessness and implications for evolution. The conversation heats up with a dive into how cold water therapy could influence health practices and ends with a thought-provoking debate about the ethical implications of artificial hearts on our definition of death. Plus, there's an alarming look at rising sea levels affecting Tasmania.

Clancy Lester, a bee expert and environmental educator known as the bee man, joins Bianca Nogrady, a passionate beekeeper. They discuss the intriguing personalities of bees and the misconceptions surrounding local honey as an allergy remedy. The conversation highlights the critical role of stingless bees in ecosystems and agriculture, as well as the declining populations of native bees. They also evaluate the effectiveness of commercial bee hotels, urging better practices for bee conservation and emphasizing the fascinating dynamics within bee colonies.