Diffusion 1st December 2005

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Diffusion 1st December 2005

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Dec 1, 2005

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Presented by Jacqui Pfeffer, News by Ian Woolf, Tuvan Throat Singing by Noel Hannah, Plants in Space by Tim Baynes, Cloning Ethics by Matt Francis, Produced by Ian Woolf, with technical support from Matt Francis

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Dec 1, 2005

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Normal PI, Grace Hopper's bugs: Tim Baynes talks about normal pure maths and PI. Gina Sartore presents the DAughter of Time, about Admiral Grace Hopper and computer bugs. News by Chris Stewart. Presented by Ian Woolf. Produced by Chris Stewart with technical assistance from Gina and a little help from Lachlan Whatmore. by Diffusion Science radio
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Beasts, Zombies and Live Severed Heads: Halloween special: Presented by Ian Woolf, Animal Mythology by Lachlan Whatmore, How to Make A Real Zombie by Ian Woolf, Interview with Dr Stephen Juan about severed heads by Lachlan Whatmore and Ian Woolf, technical assistance by Lachlan Whatmore, co-produced by Lachlan Whatmore and Ian Woolf. by Diffusion Science radio
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Jack Carmody, Repressed Memories: Professor Jack Carmody interview by Nick Perkins. Lachlan Whatmore presents Louis Pasteur, Repressed memories by Gina Sartore. News by Angelique Hutchison. Presented by Adam Mark. Produced by Melissa Hulbert and Chris Brown with technical assistance by Lachlan Whatmore. by Diffusion Science radio
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Military science special: Presented by Branwen Morgan. News by Chris Stewart. Science and the military - the good, the bad, and the ugly - by Lachlan Whatmore. Groundswell team join in the discussion on miltary research. Produced by Tim Baynes with technical support from Panel Goddess Gina Sartore. by Diffusion Science radio
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2001 Ig Nobles, Dawkins versus Gould: Presented by Gina Sartore. News by Ian Woolf. Chris Stewart investigates the 2001 Noble and Ig-noble Awards. Gina Sartore reviews Kim Stelrony: Dawkins versus Gould - survival of the fittest, about the big debatesin evolutionary science. Produced by Lachlan Whatmore who also hit the buttons and switches. by Diffusion Science radio
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Bioluminescence, Kangaroos and Dinosaurs: Presented by Tim Baynes. News by Gina Sartore. Tim explains Bioluminescence. Lachlan Whatmore talks about the military uses of bioluminescence, and the latest global warming sceptical research. Kangaroo leather with Dr Jacinta Poole of CSIRO. Dinosaur stampede in Queensland with Dr Alex Cooke of CSIRO. Produced by Lachlan Whatmore with technical support by Gina Sartore. by Diffusion Science radio
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Neutrino problems, Coriolis effect: Presented by Adam Mark. News by Adam Mark. Chris Stewart concludes his series on the Problems with Neutrinos. Coriolis effect explained by Lachlan Whatmore. Late news by Chris Stewart. Produced by Adam mark with technical assistance by Gina Sartore. by Diffusion Science radio
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Fungi, methamphetamines and cat immunity: Presented by Chris Stewart. Tim Baynes interviews Dr Virgina Shepherd about Fungi. Gina Sartore reports on research on methamphetamines and the immune system of cats, and the effect on the researcher, and then opens the microphone to discussion on the subject with Tim and Chris. Produced by Tim, and panelled by Gina. by Diffusion Science radio
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Altruism and Solistalgia: News by Marian Curruthers, Producer and Presenter Matt Clarke, Jacqui Hayes investigates the evolution of altruism, Ian Woolf interviews Gina Sartore about Solistalgia by Diffusion Science radio
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Faster Than Light, Japanese Encephalitus: Presented by Melissa Hulbert. News by Angelique Hutchison. Communicating Mozarts 40th Symphony Faster Than Light by Ian Woolf. Tony Curtis of CSIRO talks with Dr Williams about a test for Japanese Encephalitis. Late news by Melissa Hulbert and Angelique Hutchison. Produced by Christine Brown with technical support by Gina Sartore. by Diffusion Science radio
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Pheromones,science publishing, Dr Karl: Presented by Tim Baynes. News by Gina Sartore. Cameron from Monday Brekky speaks with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki (edited by Ian Woolf). Lachlan Whatmore reports on communication via pheromones. Stephen Pratt of CSIRO talks about the politics and technology of publishing of scientific papers. Produced by Chris Stewart with technical support by Lachlan Whatmore. by Diffusion Science radio
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Diffusion 26th May 2005: Presented by Helen Sims, Produced by Chris Stewart, News by Marian Curruthers, ANSTO tour by Ian Woolf, Helen Sim interviews astronomer Dr Melanie Johnston-Hollitt about Gamma Ray bursts, Panel discussion about Australian patents not being paid for by American companies by Diffusion Science radio
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Spina Bifida, Global warming, Winter: News by Dr Branwen Morgan. Presented by Gina Sartore. Adam Mark talk about the latest on Spina Bifida. Tim Baynes discusses the scientific debate on Global warming, and talks with people in Katoomba street at the Blue Mountains annual Winter Solstice festival. Produced by Tim Baynes with technical support by Lachlan Whatmore. by Diffusion Science radio
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Skulls, balls, bees, noses and lekking: Craniometry by Lachlan Whatmore, How to catch Cricket Balls by Adam Mark, Australian native stingless honey bees by Gina Sartore, Male Mobile phone lekking by Tim Baynes, Electronic noses by Gina Sartore, News by Adam Mark vaccine therapy for Alzheimers zero gravity beer membranes artifical DJs Presented by Lachlan Whatmore, Produced by Ian Woolf, with technical support by Gina Sartore recorded at 20kbps by Diffusion Science radio
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Diffusion 6th April 2006: Wireless cars, the science of happiness and wonky breasts. Presented by Ian Woolf, News by Matt Francis, Networked cars by Matt Clarke, Happiness by Jacqui Hayes, Wonky Breasts by Tilly Boleyn. Produced by Matt Clarke with technical support by Tilly Boleyn. by Diffusion Science radio
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Diffusion 21st April 2005: Presenter Matthew Clarke, News by Catherine Beehag, How to Live Forever by Marian Curruthers, Taylor Bielstein interviews Dr Hilary Kane about Coronal Mass Ejections from the Sun, Chris Stewart interviews New Age "Quantum" Surgeon Dr Mike Ellis about his opinion of the film "What the Bleep Do We Know" by Diffusion Science radio
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Diffusion 12th May 2005: Produced, panelled and presented by Chris Stewart, News by Brigid Mullane, Australian Innovator haikus and limericks supplied by David Huang, Catherine Beehag reveals Stanley Millgram proved 60% of people are nasty, Helen Sims reads Clone poetry, Phil Dooley limerick, Matt Clarke sheds light on global dimming by Diffusion Science radio
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Peter Watts, Parasitic computers: Presented by Angelique Hutchison. News by Tim Baynes. Ian Woolf speaks with Peter Watts about biologically plausible aliens, First Contact, and alien sex. Parasitic computing explained by Chris Stewart. Produced by Gina Sartore with technical assistance by Lachlan Whatmore. by Diffusion Science radio
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Solar science, Lithium fusion: Presented by Angelique Hutchison. News by Ian Woolf. Tim Baynes interviews Robert Walsh about the Sun. Clean nuclear power using light fusion by Ian Woolf. Produced by Tim Baynes with technical assistance from Lachlan Whatmore. by Diffusion Science radio
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Diffusion 22nd September 2005 by Diffusion Science radio
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4th August 2005: Presented by Phil DooleyNews by Jacqui PfefferPhysics of Tennis interview with Professor Rod Cross by Phil DooleyTaylor Bildstein interviews Dr Jane Sargassen about the fluid dynamic engineeringScience chat about eating Kangaroo and Possum meat, with Matt, Phil, and JacquiProduced and panelled by Matt Clarke by Diffusion Science radio
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Diffusion 7th July 2005: Presented by Marian Curruthers, News by Ian Woolf, Jacqui Hayes reports how psychedelic Ibogaine may help treat drug addiction, Keir Smith explores the world of snow flakes, Sixty second science, Produced and panelled by Marian Curruthers by Diffusion Science radio
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Diffusion 19th May 2005: Produced and panelled by David Huang, News by Helen Sim, Movie review of What The Bleep Do We Know? by Ian Woolf, David Huang with computer software tackling cow diseases, Robot reproduction with Chris Stewart by Diffusion Science radio
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Diffusion 20th October 2005: Presented by Matthew Francis, News by Jacqui Pfeffer, the Nobel Prize winners with Adam Richardson, the IgNoble Prize winners with Ian Woolf, Produced by Chris Stewart by Diffusion Science radio
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Discovery 30th Jun 2005: Produced by David Huang, Presented by Marian Carruthers, News by Marian Carruthers, Matt Clarke talks about spacecraft propelled by the solar wind, Helen Sim revisits the Deep Impact comet mission by Diffusion Science radio
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Diffusion 1st September 2005: Presented by Keir Smith, News by Noel Hannah, Keir discusses scientific fallability with Phil Dooley, Noel and Michael Sun, Jacqui Pfeffer with great moments in science history, Time Travel by swinging heavy stuff around with George Pap, Produced by Matt Clarke by Diffusion Science radio
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Indoor Astronomy, Sport physics: Presented by Matt Clarke, News by Ian Woolf, Phil Dooley interviews Professor Rod Cross about the Physics of sport, Taylor Bildstein interviews Martin Richard George about indoor astronomy by Diffusion Science radio
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Math language and giant spiders: Presented by Ian Woolf, News by Helen Sims, Tim Baynes talks about paradigm shifts in the evolution of maths and language, Ian Woolf offers an explanation for Alien abductions and Giant spiders, Produced by David Huang. by Diffusion Science radio
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Diffusion 14th July 2005: Produced and presented by David Huang, News by David Huang, David Huang looks at saving money and petrol with hybrid vehicles, Taylor Bildstein takes a geology tour of Tasmania by Diffusion Science radio
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Life affects health, and Sea Sponges: Presented by Tim Baynes. News by Tim. Gina Sartore reports from the Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine, about how life events affect health. Lachlan Whatmore gives a guided tour of the insides and outsides of sea sponges. Produced by Lachlan Whatmore with technical support by Gina Sartore. by Diffusion Science radio
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Diffusion 1st December 2005

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