Diffusion Science radio

Marc West and Dr Chris Pettigrew try to recreate Wolverine in the lab. Marc West, Aaron Cooke and Ian Woolf discuss the science of superheroes. Ian Woolf challenges you to read his mind in a Diffusion listener experiment! Be ready to email your result to diffusion@2ser.com News by Aaron Cooke - Snails of steel - sun disinfection - sticky cookware Presented and produced by Ian Woolf

Marc West examines the correlation between sex and housework, Victoria Bond walks into a bar with science comedian Brian Malow, News by. Aaron Cooke - starquakes - stroking rats - mosquito attraction - how green tea fights cancer Presented and produced by Ian Woolf

The ordinary guy talks to Dr Ali Ford from Monash University , Australia about life in space, Patrick Rubie talks to Joe Duncan, co-owner of the Bowral Brewing Company and Pigs Fly Beer, and Graduate in Wine Science from Charles Sturt University , Australia about the science of beer and wine News by Patrick Rubie - Oldest DNA - Recreating light - Sneaky plant viruses Presented by Ian Woolf, Produced by Patrick Rubie

Cancer Alternative by John August, Santa sets a bad role model by Patrick Rubie News by Ian Woolf - kanagaroo cream to prevent skin cancer - testosterone does not produce aggression in humans - Methuselah Foundation's top 5 longevity discoveries for 2009 Presented by Patric Rubie Produced by Ian Woolf

The ghost of Diffusion past - the Xmas show from 2000 in 20Kbs: Myths and facts of the great Aussie Beer Gut by Nick Perkins, Anthropomorphisation by Lachlan Whatmore, Weird science by Gina Sartore - GM Potato glows when it needs water - why penguins waddle - Santa suits banned in Mexico News by Nick Perkins - I'm Not Dead Yet gene doubles lifespan - Cell phones don't cause brain cancer - Big backside print may prove Big Foot? Presented by Adam Mark, Produced by Lachlan Whatmore Panelled by Ian Woolf

Pahia Cooper picks her favourite inventions of 2009: the Lung flute, greensulate mushroom packaging, and the Mindflex. Aaron Cook interviews Pahia Cooper about her experiences travelling in the Questacon Science Circus. News by Aaron Cook - how to grow a new leg, - an 8 legged handy-man, - What is the scientific speed to pull off band-aids? Presented and produced by Ian Woolf

ET won't go home by Marc West and Darren Osborne, the beer drinking scientists, The Science of Choice is explored as Ian Woolf interviews Dr Stephen Bush of the Centre for the Study of Choice, at the University of Technology, Sydney. News by Aaron Cook - More Hadron Collider - Massive Iceberg heads for Oz - Whoâs been farting on Mars? Presented by Ian Woolf Panelled and produced by Patrick Rubie

Dr Alsion Beavis talks to Ian Woolf about portable crime scene investigation labs, Marc West and Darren Osborne talk to pub-goers about Extra-Terrestrials, Aaron Cook reports on Kiwis in space, crustaceans combat climate change, and male contraceptive hormones. Presented and produced by Ian Woolf

Dr Ross Hill explains to Ian Woolf how the acidification of the oceans is causing osteoporosis in tropical reefs. Lachlan Whatmore reports on Apple's lemon, and the mangrove invasion of fresh-water wetlands. Ian Woolf reports on Locked-in syndrome and facilitated communication, chemical sensors and microscope attachments for phones. Presented and produced by Ian Woolf

Use the cold of space to cool your home with Angus Gentle and Ian Woolf. Search for alien life and Extraterrestrial Intelligence with Carol Oliver and Marc West. Visits Bondi Beach with Ian Woolf, to explore the futuristic cybernetic world of Augmented Reality with pioneers Rob Manson and Chris Betcha. Presented by Marc West, Produced by Ian Woolf