

Diffusion Science radio
Ian Woolf
If you like a good, broad mix of Science - new science, hard science, pop science, historical science and very silly science, listen to Diffusion.
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Jul 8, 2019 • 0sec
Artilect war and Plankton
This show was originally broadcast on 2010-10-04:
Ian Woolf spoke to Hugo De Garis about the implications of being able to build god-like massively super-intelligent machines at the Singularity Summit Australia in Melbourne.
Lachlan Whatmore explains the phytoplankton crisis.
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Hugo de Garis
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Jul 1, 2019 • 0sec
Quantum dots
ANSTO workers hurt again by Ian Woolf,
Alison Campbell puts quantum dots under the microscope.
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Alison Campbell
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Jun 24, 2019 • 0sec
Superlative hydrogen
Hydrogen hijinks, by Ian Woolf,
Matthew Laplante talks about his book Superlative: The biology of extremes, Part 2
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Matthew Laplante
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Jun 17, 2019 • 0sec
Scientific journalism
Journalism is not a crime, by Ian Woolf,
Matthew Laplante talks about his book Superlative: The biology of extremes, Part 1.
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Matthew Laplante
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Jun 10, 2019 • 0sec
Nanoparticles and twitter peer review
Twitter peer review by Ian Woolf,
Debora Monego talks about nanoparticles.
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Debora Monego
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Jun 3, 2019 • 0sec
We reveal crimes and secret squirrels
Crowd-funded SETI, brightness, creativity and aliens, and the final frontier reported by Ian Woolf.
Review of the film "We Steal Secrets - the story of WikiLeaks" by Ian Woolf
Tim Baynes talks about the wonders of squirrel hibernation.
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Wikileaks
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May 27, 2019 • 0sec
DNA origami kills cancer
Kids without religion are more altruistic,
Election poll mathematics by Ian Woolf
Jasleen Singh designs nanotech devices to kill cancer
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Jasleen Singh
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May 20, 2019 • 0sec
Water, Survival and ME/CFS 1999
This show was originally broadcast on 9th March 1999:
Castrate-mobile in Rio
Prayer doesn't heal,
Bee venom for cancer treatment by Deborah Lum
Ruby Archis talks with Norm Carruthers of ACA about the safety of our drinking water,
David Blank reports on surviving the Third Millenium,
Ian Woolf reports on the Alison Hunter Memorial ME/CFS Conference 1999,
Hosted by Carol Oliver,
Produced by Lachlan Whatmore,
with technical support by Gina Satore,
Edited by Ian Woolf
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Ian Woolf in 1999
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May 13, 2019 • 0sec
Autism and oxytocin
Marilena Demayo, a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre, dives into the fascinating world of autism and oxytocin. She discusses cutting-edge research on how oxytocin, often dubbed the 'social hormone,' may enhance social skills in children with autism. The conversation also touches on the complexity of autism diagnoses and the importance of tailored treatments. Additionally, Marilena highlights ongoing studies aimed at improving therapeutic outcomes and engaging the community for more effective interventions.

May 6, 2019 • 0sec
Robots Recyle Rags
Pitanga extends life in worms by Ian Woolf
David Hinwood designs robots to recycle old clothing.
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David Hinwood
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