Ockham’s Razor
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This program is no longer in production. Ockham’s Razor is a soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say about science.
Episodes
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Jun 6, 2020 • 10min
The big bran theory
Could a 'healthier' rice help offset obesity and malnutrition in poorer countries? This program first aired on 10 March, 2019.
May 30, 2020 • 9min
A vaccine for gonorrhoea?
Covid-19 isn't the only vaccine we need, as gonorrhoea gains resistance to our treatments.This program first aired on 14 October, 2018.
May 23, 2020 • 10min
Awe-inspiring weather with Nate Byrne
The real reason Nate Byrne isn't a professional wizard. This program first aired on 15 July, 2018.
May 16, 2020 • 11min
Venturing to a breakaway iceberg
We know more about the back of the moon than about parts of our oceans. This program first aired on 27 May, 2018.
May 9, 2020 • 10min
A pinch of salt with that news headline, please
What questions should you ask about that new health or science development to make sure it's legit? This program first aired on April 15, 2018.
May 2, 2020 • 11min
How to build your own satellite
When PlaySchool meets cube-sat.
Apr 25, 2020 • 11min
A meme of sand and hope
When life gives you fire, you don't need more coal.
Apr 18, 2020 • 12min
Creating the perfect sports team
Star players don't mean a champion team.
Apr 11, 2020 • 12min
Can a river sing?
If the (once) mighty Murray could sing, how would it sound?
Apr 4, 2020 • 9min
Moving beyond 'us' and 'them'
Why does talk of climate change always seem to end up with 'us' and 'them'?
