Boiling Point is Eastside Radio’s 30-minute foray into the scientific world. The BP crew discuss obscure scientific facts, recent developments and play tunes with a tenuous connection to their topics of choice!
How does one get into a career in science communication? Dr. Quill Darby is our making science fun expert today. Quill co-produces events like the Sydney Science Trail and Science Tent at Splendour in the Grass and also runs Junkyard Rascals, a tiny business based on discovery through play. Listen to the episode to find […]
During development all animals are vulnerable. So how does the experience one encounters while developing actually impact the adult life and can these effects be passed down to their grand-children? Can overstressing due to environmental change be detrimental to the survival of animal populations? Anastasia chats to post-doctoral research fellow Dr. Ondi Crino. Ondi studies […]
In this episode of Boiling Point Anastasia, your host, has “the talk” with General practitioner and lecturer Dr. Melissa Kang. Dr. Melissa Kang is a practicing doctor, associate professor at the University of Technology Sydney, and was Dolly Doctor for over 20 years! Connect with Melissa: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Melissa the Author Melissa the […]
Technology is moving so fast that parents have a hard time keeping up. So what will social media do to our children? What are kids looking at on their phones when the parents aren’t watching? And most importantly, should you have “the talk” with your kids, about Santa? Find out here Dr Rachael Sharman joins […]
The world’s coral reefs are dying. That’s probably not new to you. Let’s start on a slightly more positive note. My guest has committed his career to providing hope and saving our reefs. He has worked on corals all over the world and will tell us what the situation is really like and what he […]
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Having been so occupied with Covid, it’s easy to forget that there are many other infectious diseases lurking out there. A lot of countries still have to deal with cholera, typhoid fever and many others. How do you make sure such diseases don’t become an epidemic and kill thousands of people? This episode’s guest is […]
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How do you get a career in wildlife research? Is it magic? Most likely it’s rather strong determination, passion for the subject and a touch of idealism to make this world a better place. My guest is an early career researcher in veterinary science and toxicology. Her passion for wildlife research took her to some […]
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Drugs are bad… but are all drugs bad? What is it that categorizes some drugs as bad or ok to use occasionally? Why do some drugs have a stigma against them, while others are commonly portrayed on the big screen as the cool thing to do? And can some drugs, in controlled and monitored doses, […]
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You know him as the scientist you asks all of your burning questions on Triple J Radio. But today we will know the man behind the answers. We welcome the National Treasure Dr. Karl. Anastasia asks Dr. Karl the burning questions like: how did he get into science communication? How does he live sustainabilly? […]
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Climate change is getting harder to ignore. Do you feel lost in what you can do to be sustainable? Are you looking for opportunities to get involved with Sustainability and climate change? Not all industries are doomed to kill the environment, some are working with science! In this episode of Boiling Point Anastasia is chatting […]
In the pandemic we learned many lessons, one of the most important was that the health of humans and animals are inseparably connected. After all, the corona virus jumped from wildlife to humans. But this is only part of the story that the term One Health teaches us. My guest is an expert on One […]
Do you need a holiday? You are in luck! We are taking you on a trip to the Bahamas. White sands, turquoise water and … lots of sharks. The Bahamas are a shark haven and they have a strong advocate here. Our guest has dived with sharks for more than 20 years and understands them […]