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206 – Dr Darryl Carlton – Two PhDs That Explain Why...

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2025/09/14

In today’s episode, I talk to Dr Darryl Carlton about the following: – Darryl’s background – What defines an IT project failure? – Examples of worldwide technology project failures – Who is accountable for these failures? – What is situational incompetence? – How does it manifest itself in project leadership? – The incorrect assumption about […]

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205 – Dr Darryl Carlton – On the Cusp of a Revolution...

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2025/03/15

In today’s episode, I speak to Dr Darryl Carlton about the evolution of Artificial Intelligence and what it means to us. I speak to him about the following topics: Download Episode 205 This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X7i3t6Ighac Darryl’s books: AI Digest Volume 1: https://amzn.to/4kLlbDI AI Digest Volume 2: https://amzn.to/43QDPno Governing AI in […]

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BM204 – The Science of Sleep

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2023/08/06

In today’s episode, I speak to Ashen Vithana, a sleep scientist, and Alex Young, an entrepreneur and futurist, from the http://youtube.com/@thesnoozestrategists podcast. I speak to them about the following topics: – What is sleep science? – What makes for a good sleep? – Is there an impact from watching screens before bed? – Are sleeping […]

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BM203 – Dr Jürgen Knödlseder – Sustainability in...

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2023/06/04

In this episode, I speak to Dr Jürgen Knödlseder on the following topics: – What are the components of a carbon footprint in science, particularly in astrophysics research? – How was the lab’s carbon footprint estimated? – How do we continue to do research and minimise our carbon footprint? – What are some new ways […]

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BM202 – Dr Jürgen Knödlseder – Measuring Gamma Rays

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2023/05/30

In this episode, I speak to Dr Jürgen Knödlseder on the following topics: – What are gamma rays? – How do we detect gamma rays? – The process of finding where the measurements of radioactive aluminium came from – The work Jurgen did on the Integral satellite – How do you focus gamma rays? – […]

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BM201 – Ayush Pandhi – Polarisation and Magnetism in...

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2022/10/03

In this episode, I speak to PhD student, Ayush Pandhi on his research into how polarised light is affected by magnetism in space. Ayush’s paper referenced in this episode can be found here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2208.06417 Download MP3 of Ep 201

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BM200 – Jamali Kigotho – Rooftop Wind Turbines

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2021/08/22

In this episode, I speak to engineering student Jamali Kigotho, who talks about his work on designing rooftop wind turbines for residential areas, how it would work and the possibilities around this. Download MP3 of Ep 200

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199 – Luke Steller – Does Venus have conditions for...

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2021/03/15

In this episode, PhD student Luke Steller returns to talk to us about Venus and the asteroid Bennu. We discuss: * What does the discovery of Phosphene on Venus mean? * What creates Phosphene? * Could life exist on Venus, and how could life arrive on Venus? * Could life evolve on Venus itself? * […]

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198 – Luke Steller – What are the ingredients of life?

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2020/12/30

In this episode, I talk to Luke Steller, who is a PhD candidate at the Australian Centre for Astrobiology at the University of New South Wales. I spoke to Luke about: – Luke’s background – How he became interested in astrobiology – Ancient life on Earth – How understanding ancient life on Earth influences the […]

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197 – Dr Onisha Patel – Structural Biology &...

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2020/10/25

In this episode, I talk to Dr Onisha Patel, who is a structural biologist at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) in Melbourne, Australia I speak to her about: – How she got into science from her interest in art – What inspired her growing up – Structural Biology and what […]

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196 – Monash Solar Decathlon Team

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2020/09/27

In this episode, I talk to Bec Lin, Shiyen Perera and Cyndy Li from Monash University who are all part of the Monash Solar Decathlon Team, and took part in the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Challenge. I speak to them about: – Their backgrounds – The Monash Solar Decathlon Team itself – […]

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195 – Dr Dyani Lewis – Studying Chlamydia

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2020/09/05

In this episode, I speak to Dr Dyani Lewis on the research work she is undertaking as part of a larger team in studying chlamydia Download MP3 of Ep 195 Become a Patreon

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194 – David Lee – Coding Skills at School

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2020/07/19

In today’s episode I talk to Davie Lee, a technology professional who has started up a programme to work with schools to help teach coding skills. The things we talk about include: David’s background What David’s aim was with GI Jamie The skills that coding can help you learn The great things David has seen […]

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193 – Troy Love – Humour in Lockdown

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2020/05/17

In today’s episode I talk to Troy Love, from Great Talk and Humour Australia about the importance of humour and happiness The things we talk about include: How Troy got into his current line of work Dealing with the corporate environment when it comes to humour The value of humour to people How to use […]

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192 – Dr Karen Lewis – Discovering Moons Around Extra...

2020/03/19

In today’s episode, I speak to Dr Karen Lewis about her research into looking for moons around extra solar planets. Download MP3 of Ep 192

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191 – Jamali Kigotho – Sustainability in Kenya

2020/01/10

In today’s episode, I speak to award winning Science & Engineering Monash University student, Jamali Kigotho on his keen interest in sustainability in Africa, along with a few other things! We discuss: – His background – His interest in science and engineering – The work he has done in Kenya in looking at sustainable solutions […]

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Happy New Year

2020/01/10

I hope everyone has a wonderful 2020! Get ready for more shows coming out this year.

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190 – Nick Robinson – The Wild Top End

2019/09/15

In today’s episode, I speak to Nick Robinson about his new IMAX documentary, “The Wild Top End 3D” We discuss: – How he got into documentary making – The process of making a documentary and an IMAX documentary – The background of making The Wild Top End – Some amazing facts from the documentary and […]

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189 – Dyani Lewis – Journey to Becoming a Science...

2019/09/10

In today’s episode I speak to Dyani Lewis about her path from a science researcher to the path of a science journalist. Download MP3 of Ep 189

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188 – Michael Dalton-Smith – Volcanoes 3D

2019/04/01

In today’s episode I speak to Michael Dalton-Smith, who is a Canadian adventurer with over ten years of experience filming in some of the most remote and challenging places in the world. He spoke to me about the release of his latest documentary on IMAX, “Volcanoes 3D” We spoke about: – Michael’s background – What […]

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