Science Queeries

16 Nov 2025

Mind the gap: from science capital to “gendered” brains

Education, Science & Medicine, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

We’re getting very meta: communicating about science communication.

Why do some people have more of a “head start” when it comes to pursuing STEM? Shanii Phillips teaches us how to make some serious capital gains – science capital gains that is – and boost your interest in STEM.

Shanii is a PhD student at the Australian National University and based SciTech exploring the idea of “science capital” and how science centres and science communication can help everyone feel at home in STEM. We explore how science capital can make or break someone’s sense of scientific identity.

Then, Dr Cat dives into the science behind the so-called “male” and “female” brain and how that myth that they’re different led to neurosexism. This episode all about belonging — in science centres, in STEM careers, and even inside your own head.

Originally aired 11th November, 2025.

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5 Dec 2025

T-cell-ebrating Progress: HIV, Immunity & Hope

Biology, Health, Immunology, Medicine, Science & Medicine

HIV targets the very immune cells meant to protect us. But science – and community – keep fighting back. This ...

29 Nov 2025

Stuffed With Science

Biology, Science & Medicine

Before you check out at the Black Friday sales… check this Science Queeries episode out. Why do we fall into a ...

21 Nov 2025

Cloudy With a Chance of Bias

Science & Medicine, Society & Culture, Technology

Ever wondered how much of you is floating around in the cloud? We dive into the world of big data: ...