Ockham’s Razor

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Dec 29, 2018 • 10min

Awe-inspiring weather with Nate Byrne

ABC News Breakfast weather presenter Nate Byrne loves the weather — and he wants you to love it too.
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Dec 22, 2018 • 12min

I stress, you stress, how do we stress less?

Ever had a friend or colleague snap at you for no real reason, acting really out of character?
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Dec 16, 2018 • 11min

Venturing to a breakaway iceberg

It's been said we know more about the back side of the moon than we do about parts of the Earth's oceans.
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Dec 8, 2018 • 11min

Stop being so nano-phobic

Martina Stenzel wants us to fight our fear of nanoparticles — often the subject of negative press coverage when it comes to the environment.
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Dec 1, 2018 • 11min

Should we manipulate the genes of other species?

The truth is, humans have been actively shaping the genomes of other species for more than 10,000 years.
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Nov 24, 2018 • 12min

Regional museums inspire the next generation of scientists

Regional areas want museums that deliver science, technology and engineering — but unlike a large state or federally funded museum, they usually don't have full time research scientists on staff.
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Nov 17, 2018 • 11min

Storytelling that changes the world

Michelle Simmons, a renowned physicist and 2018 Australian of the Year, shares her insights on the intertwining of science and art. She discusses the importance of storytelling in making scientific concepts accessible, particularly in quantum computing and nanotechnology. Simmons explores how mathematical thought has evolved, providing intriguing cosmic implications. She highlights Australia’s advancements in quantum communication and its national identity, emphasizing how creativity shapes our understanding of the universe and our place within it.
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Nov 11, 2018 • 12min

A war that will never be over

It was a chance event that brought about Rob Morrison's attendance at the funeral of a WWI soldier, on the battlefield where he died a century before.
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Nov 3, 2018 • 11min

Sniffing your breath to detect disease

Dr Noushin Nasiri gives us the lowdown on how technology may be able to sniff out disease … and the history of the idea, which stretches back thousands of years.
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Oct 28, 2018 • 9min

Alcohol, pregnancy and parenting

The nine months of pregnancy have the ability to permanently influence our health and susceptibility to certain diseases later in life.

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