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Particle Word for Word
by Particle WA
Welcome to Particle Word for Word, the podcast that brings science journalism to life. Each episode features a reading of an article from Particle WA, perfect for those passionate about science who prefer listening over reading. Hosted by Morgan Knoxlee, Word for Word delivers each story exactly as it was written. Whether you're a science enthusiast, a curious mind, or someone who loves audio storytelling, this podcast brings compelling science straight to you. Listen, learn, and explore more at particle.scitech.org.au.
Episodes
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Alcohol 101
Alcohol has been central to culture, art and societies for thousands of years. How far we’ve come to vomiting in a bin somewhere in Northbridge. In this episode, host Morgan Knoxlee introduces three Particle stories, written by Emily Evans, Thomas Crow and Alex Dook and read by Cat Williams.…
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Are the enhanced games enhancing sport?
Step aside Olympic Games, a much smaller, potentially more dangerous worldwide sporting event is upon us. Enter: the Enhanced Games. Join host Morgan Knoxlee as we seek to understand what the Enhanced Games are, and what it could mean for sport. The article in this episode was written by Owen...
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The Battle Against Buffel Grass
Invasive species are a known threat to biodiversity in Australia. But lesser known is the humble Buffel grass. Buffel's threat is equal to that of feral cat and fox predation, so why isn't it better known? Introduced over a century ago, Buffel can spread rapidly and is currently threatening not...
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The Pasta Paradox: Unravelling the Mysteries of Maths
The word ‘maths’ means a lot of things for a lot of different people. In this episode, host Morgan Knoxlee introduces three Particle stories, written by Owen Cumming and Kassandra Zaza, and read by Cat Williams. The sum of these three great stories might divide you. We hope you have a good…
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How do you interview a plant?
While Word for Word is on break, we’re bringing you an episode from The Particle Podcast where big ideas meet curious minds. In this conversation, we explore the world of science communication. What is it, really? Why does it matter? And how can we make science more relatable, more accessible……
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Elements: Fire, Water and a Shifting Climate
This week on Word for Word, we’re featuring an episode from Elements, a powerful audio series hosted by Owen Cumming. In this story, we explore Western Australia’s deep relationship with water. From bushfires to floods, droughts to deluges, this episode traces how water moves through our…
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Please Look Up: A Journey Through Our Night Sky
While Word for Word takes a short break between seasons, we’re sharing something special from the Particle universe. This episode comes from Please Look Up our cosmic podcast hosted by Leon and Beth. From constellations to cosmic events, they explore what’s happening above us and why it matters...
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Season One Wrap-Up: What’s Next for Word for Word?
Season one of Particle Word for Word has officially wrapped! While we take a short break, we’re not leaving your feed empty. In this episode, Morgan reflects on the stories we’ve shared, the voices we’ve heard, and what’s coming next. You’ll also hear how we’re keeping things fresh with a few...
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Renewable Energy 101: Sun, Sea and Sky
The future of energy isn’t flashy... it’s elemental. In this episode, host Morgan Knoxlee introduces three Particle 101s written by Emily Evans and read by Cat Williams, diving into the natural forces that have powered human life for thousands of years: sun, sea, and sky. From ancient windmills…
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Can drying them out stop the cane toads’ invasion of WA?
These warty little invaders are marching west and scientists in WA are fighting back with a surprisingly simple strategy: cutting off their water supply. In this episode, host Morgan Knoxlee introduces a story written by Cat Williams and read by Evan Thyer, diving into a bold new approach to one…
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Turtle Camp: Engaging Kids on Country
What if the best classroom didn’t have walls at all? In this episode of Particle Word for Word, we head to Turtle Camp a hands-on conservation program blending science, culture, and connection to Country. Written and read by Cat Williams, this story explores how kids in the Pilbra are learning to...
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Of Woolly Mice and Mammoths
In this episode of Particle Word for Word, we dive headfirst into the fascinating, futuristic and sometimes fraught world of de-extinction. What happens when you splice a woolly mammoth gene into a lab mouse? What if extinction wasn’t the end of the story, but just... an intermission? Join us as…
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The fight to save Rockingham’s little penguins
Written and read by Cody Robinson In this episode, Cody Robinson takes us to Garden Island, a restricted naval base off Western Australia’s coast, where one of the state’s northernmost little penguin colonies is quietly fighting for survival. Away from the crowds of Penguin Island, Cody joins...
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Spelunking for Spiders
Written and read by Tom Gurn Deep beneath Western Australia's Nullarbor Plain, scientists are uncovering a hidden world of rare cave-dwelling spiders. In this episode, Tom Gurn takes us underground to explore the eerie silence, delicate ecosystems, and the surprising discoveries that come with...
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The Megafauna Mystery
Giant wombats. Marsupial lions. Thunderbirds. Australia’s ancient landscapes were once home to massive megafauna creatures as strange as they were enormous. But around 40,000 years ago, they vanished. In this episode, we explore the mystery behind their extinction. Was it climate change? Human...
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Where have all the women STEM role models gone?
The achievements of women scientists are non-existent in the Australian high school curriculum.
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Cancer-curing Sea Sponges
They don’t move, don’t make noise, and don’t have brains but sea sponges might just help cure cancer. In this episode, we dive into the hidden world of marine sponges and the incredible promise they hold for modern medicine. With research happening right here in Western Australia, scientists are...
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Are we drowning out the sounds of the sea?
The ocean is full of sound, from the haunting calls of whales to the crackling of coral reefs. But now, those natural voices are being drowned out by noise pollution. Ships, sonar, oil rigs, and even tourism are changing the underwater soundscape, making it harder for marine animals to…
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Promiscuous Girls
For far too long, women have been seen as secondary to men under the patriarchal rule of human society. Yet, humanity’s existence has been a minor blip in the history of the Earth, where females are the dominant sex of many species. The differences between men and women are far greater culturally...
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Word for Word
Science journalism, straight to your ears! Welcome to Particle Word for Word, the podcast that brings compelling science stories to life. Hosted by Morgan Knoxlee, each episode features a reading of an article from Particle WA. Whether you're a science enthusiast, a curious mind, or just enjoy...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Particle Word for Word, the podcast that brings science journalism to life. Each episode features a reading of an article from Particle WA, perfect for those passionate about science who prefer listening over reading.
Hosted by Morgan Knoxlee, Word for Word delivers each story exactly as it was written. Whether you're a science enthusiast, a curious mind, or someone who loves audio storytelling, this podcast brings compelling science straight to you.
Listen, learn, and explore more at particle.scitech.org.au.
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Welcome to Particle Word for Word, the podcast that brings science journalism to life. Each episode features a reading of an article from Particle WA, perfect for those passionate about science who prefer listening over reading. Hosted by Morgan Knoxlee, Word for Word delivers each story exactly as...
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