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Vaguely Accurate - Science
by DK | Ace Podcast Network
Vaguely Accurate is a series by series based podcast hosted by Daniel Kelsey-Wilkinson. Each series Vaguely Accurate will address a real world problem which is under current investigation by cutting-edge institutions and research centres. Throughout the series we will meet students, specialist researchers & science communicators to deliver you a story of science with tangible applications. By providing a narrative we hope to provide context of a scientific endeavour many may not understand at first glance.Each week we will meet key players within a research centre each working towards a common goal from various angles. We will attempt to understand complex scientific concepts in an easily digestible format and to communicate why their research is important to address the overarching goal of the research centre.
Episodes
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Special – Ashley Cooper, Climate Change Photographer: Global Warming Through a Lens
Ashley Cooper is an environmental photographer who has spent the past 13 years visiting every continent on the globe to visually document the effects of global warming. What’s unique about Ashley’s approach is that he doesn’t just document physical changes of the world. The medium of photography...
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Special: Communicate 2 Inspire - A Story Of How To Communicate Science In A ‘Post-Truth’ World
Digital Disruption and a post-truth world: Future Planning for Science Communicators In this era of digital growth and with more information than ever being readily available on digital platforms, how you present your message and cut through the noise has never been more important. The Oxford...
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ECR #024: Luke Daly - Space Rocks & Planetary Science
Have you ever questioned the origins of universe? Are you curious about the beginnings of the early solar systems? If you are you should almost definitely check out this week’s episode. Luke Daly is a planetary scientist, aka cosmic geo-chemist, investigating the start of solar systems by…
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ECR #23 – Kate Derry: Childhood Narcissism
Kate Derry is a psychology PhD candidate from The University of Western Australia. She currently operates between the UWA campus and various children play centres to conduct her experimentations (don’t panic they are all humane). Kate has tried several university courses before finding her true...
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ECR #22 – Hannah Etchells: Fire Ecology & Natures Response to Wildfires
Hannah Etchells is a Botany PhD candidate from The University of Western Australia. She currently operates between the UWA campus and the great bushland of South West Australia and investigates nature’s response to wildfires. Throughout the discussion with Hannah you will learn about the field of...
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ECR #21 – David Gozzard: Optical Metrology and Signal Transmission Stabilisation
David Gozzard is a Physics PhD candidate from The University of Western Australia. He currently operates within the basement of the UWA physics building developing methods of more stable signal transmission. Not only does David specialise in the field optical metrology, he is also an avid science...
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Special: Helen Czerski - Experimental Explosive Physics, Science Communication & Cosmic Shambles Live
Today we have a special episode of Vaguely Accurate. We meet Helen Czerski, a physicist, oceanographer and science communicator for the BBC. She graduated from Cambridge University in 2001 with a 1st degree in Physics and then furthered her education with a PhD in experimental explosive physics –...
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ECR #20 – Weight Cutting in Combat Sports: Dehydration & Rehydration & Repeat Performance in Elite Athletes
ECR #20 – Weight Cutting in Combat Sports: Dehydration & Rehydration & Repeat Performance in Elite Athletes Cutting weight for an upcoming fight is standard practice for elite combat sport athletes. Those who compete in competitions such as the UFC have been known to drop up to 5% body weight...
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ECR #019 – Skynet Is Coming: Driverless Cars with a Software Engineer
This week will meet Pieter Luitjens, an engineer currently working on the development of self-driving cars for Mercedes. Pieter previously worked as an industrial programing engineer within the mining sector before noticing the forthcoming employment slump. Pieter moved to complete a master’s...
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#018 – Effects Of Water-Based Exercise In People With Coronary Heart Disease
Today we dive into the field of health & exercise Physiology as we meet physiotherapist & sonographer, Anna Scheer. Anna is currently a PhD candidate at Curtin University investigating the effects of water-based exercise on vascular function and health outcomes in people with coronary heart...
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#017 - Non-toxic Metabolic Management Of Cancer: A Ketogenic Diet
Today we learn about a sensitive subject almost everyone will have experienced in one way or another – cancer. To be more detailed we will be discussing a form of non-toxic adjuvant therapy known as the ketogenic diet. In our 17th episode, coming close to the end of series 1, we meet Angela Poff…
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#015 - It’s a Water Golem: Marine Geology & Stromatolites at Hamelin Pool.
For our 15th full feature episode we meet Erica Suosaari, a marine geologist who completed her PhD under the ‘Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science’ at the University of Miami. Erica is now a research fellow at Bush Heritage Australia and investigates the formation of the oldest...
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Special: Showcase of RezBaz at Curtin University
This episode is of a slightly different format than the previous episodes and thus is a special entry. I was invited to present at the Research Bazaar 2017 conference hosted by Curtin University. While I was there I met many researchers conducting fascinating research. This episode is a short...
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#014 – Electrostimulation Therapy for Spinal Injury Rehabilitation
Vanesa Bochkezanian is a physiotherapist from Argentina with many years of clinical experience who has transitioned to the world of research. In this episode we will develop a greater understanding of those with spinal injuries and how different degrees of injury can impact the lifestyle of an...
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#013 – The Urbanisation of Trapdoor Spiders
In this episode we meet Leanda Mason - A PhD candidate at Curtin University investigating the effect of urbanisation on Trapdoor spiders. Throughout this show you will learn about the ecology of these critters, how to best remove mosquitos from your home via translocation and how spiders are...
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#012 - Herpetology: It's A Hard Frog Life For WA
What is Herpetology? Herpetology is the study of amphibians and is also the specialisation of our featured guest for this episode, Joshua Keen. Joshua graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2016 completing a degree in zoology and conservation biology. He then spent a year studying...
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#011 - Mental Health Experiences: Anorexia & Depression
Our featured guest for this episode is Bronwyn Milkins, a PhD candidate at The University of Western Australia in the field of psychology. She is also a multi award-winning public speaker, educator, and storyteller on the subject of mental health. Her passion lies in creating mentally healthy...
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#010 - Cognitive Psychology and Insomnia
Our featured guest for this episode is Bronwyn Milkins, A PhD candidate at The University of Western Australia in the field of psychology. She is also a multi award-winning public speaker, educator, and storyteller on the subject of mental health. Her passion lies in creating mentally healthy...
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#009 - Health Policy: Economic Costs of Low Back-Pain
By popular demand we are releasing a second episode this week. Today we meet Mariette Luitjens, a former Physiotherapist from Curtin University, who has just completed her MSc degree in Health Policy and Management at ‘Vrije Universiteit’ University in Amsterdam. In this episode we will discuss...
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#008 - A Drone Landing
Today on the show we meet Vish, a Masters graduate from RMIT University, who will introduce us to the discipline of aerospace engineering. This is a shorter show than usual, where we will discuss the academic and practical requirements of an aerospace engineer. We will also be introduced to the...
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#007 - Speech Pathology & Migrants Who Stutter
**Warning – This episode suffered some minor audio issues. The quality has dropped but is still worth a listen. We apologise to Clare and to you all for the inconvenience. ** Today we take a look into a field of Allied Health which is commonly misunderstood and not well characterised within the...
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#006 - Atomic Physics, Collision Theory and Nuclear Fusion
Mark Zammit is an atomic physicist currently working on the Tokamak, an experiment aimed to become the world’s first nuclear fusion reactor to provide a net power output. Mark graduated from Curtin University, Perth, with a PhD in Physics and with the 'ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year...
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#005 - Zoology, Biodiversity Offsets & Conservation of the Carnaby Cockatoo
In this episode of 'Vaguely Accurate - Science' we meet Brooke Richards, a conservation zoologist from Western Australia. Brooke has recently completed her honours thesis at UWA, investigating the impact, importance and effectiveness of environmental offset policy. A particular focus was placed...
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#004 - Sociology: The Expectations and Experiences Of Aspiring Academics
It is our 4th episode of Vaguely Accurate and we have an exceptional speaker on the show. Chris Mauri, from Murdoch University, is a Sociologist PhD candidate looking into the differences between the expectations and experiences of aspiring academics – A PhD on PhD’s. In this slight longer…
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#003 - Sleep Architecture & The Worst Disease
In this episode of Vaguely Accurate we will dive into a lesser known field of science - Sleep Science. Our guest co-host for the show, Tom Walton, has completed his thesis on the structure of sleep (AKA Sleep Architecture) at the 'University of Western Australia'. Join us as we learn about the...
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Vaguely Accurate is a series by series based podcast hosted by Daniel Kelsey-Wilkinson. Each series Vaguely Accurate will address a real world problem which is under current investigation by cutting-edge institutions and research centres. Throughout the series we will meet students, specialist researchers & science communicators to deliver you a story of science with tangible applications. By providing a narrative we hope to provide context of a scientific endeavour many may not understand at first glance.Each week we will meet key players within a research centre each working towards a common goal from various angles. We will attempt to understand complex scientific concepts in an easily digestible format and to communicate why their research is important to address the overarching goal of the research centre.
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DK | Ace Podcast Network
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