Science Queeries https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/ Delve into the world of science with Cat Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:59:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Delve into the world of science with Cat JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities false episodic JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities ppc@joy.org.au JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists podcast Delve into the world of science with Cat Science Queeries https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/wp-content/uploads/sites/557/2024/07/Podcast-Cover-Image-Science-Queeries.png https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne, Victoria Weekly 454e3220-349f-52e6-b91e-2f28e99b60b1 Somewhere over the rainbow there’s gay space https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/06/04/somewhere-over-the-rainbow-theres-gay-space/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:59:54 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=248 <p>Space is soooo gay. Let’s go star gay-zing. Dr Cat and Zofia Witkowski-Blake, presenter at Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks, orbited queer cosmic stories, launched into what happens when humans are... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/06/04/somewhere-over-the-rainbow-theres-gay-space/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/06/04/somewhere-over-the-rainbow-theres-gay-space/">Somewhere over the rainbow there’s gay space</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Space is soooo gay. Let’s go star gay-zing. Dr Cat and Zofia Witkowski-Blake, presenter at Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks, orbited queer cosmic stories, launched into what happens when humans are in space, and reflected (or should we say refracted?) on rainbows. Queerness – like the universe – is vast, dazzling, and ever-expanding. This week, we’re going full galactic glam and reaching for the stars, bending light, and being our own rainbows.

This episode originally aired on 3rd June, 2025.

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]]> Space is soooo gay. Let’s go star gay-zing. Dr Cat and Zofia Witkowski-Blake, presenter at Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks, orbited queer cosmic stories, launched into what happens when humans are... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired on 3rd June, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 43:15 Weave got this – we’re healing with silk https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/05/28/weave-got-this-were-healing-with-silk/ Wed, 28 May 2025 00:49:14 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=226 <p>Dr Cat and Dilendra weave together the science of using silk from silkworms and spiders in medicine. Dilendra Wijesekara, a material scientist at Deakin University’s Institute of Frontier Materials, is... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/05/28/weave-got-this-were-healing-with-silk/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/05/28/weave-got-this-were-healing-with-silk/">Weave got this – we’re healing with silk</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat and Dilendra weave together the science of using silk from silkworms and spiders in medicine. Dilendra Wijesekara, a material scientist at Deakin University’s Institute of Frontier Materials, is developing a silk biomaterial for ear surgery. Dr Cat also shares some wild science involving getting goats to produce “spider silk milk”, and using a protein in spider silk as inspiration for cancer treatment. It’s a silky-smooth episode that showcases how strong, flexible, and fabulous nature can be.

This episode originally aired on 27th May, 2025.

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]]> Dr Cat and Dilendra weave together the science of using silk from silkworms and spiders in medicine. Dilendra Wijesekara, a material scientist at Deakin University’s Institute of Frontier Materials, is... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired on 27th May, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 39:58 Seals’ flipperin’ good hearing https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/05/25/seals-flipperin-good-hearing/ Sun, 25 May 2025 06:28:33 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=215 <p>This seals the deal: seals are incredible animals. They’re the only mammal that can hear both through air and under water. Pint of Science speaker/Palaeontologist Dr James Rule and Dr... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/05/25/seals-flipperin-good-hearing/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/05/25/seals-flipperin-good-hearing/">Seals’ flipperin’ good hearing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> This seals the deal: seals are incredible animals. They’re the only mammal that can hear both through air and under water. Pint of Science speaker/Palaeontologist Dr James Rule and Dr Cat go on a fossil-filled adventure (literally – they talk about their search for fossils), dig deep into Australia’s ancient seas and unearth the evolution of seal hearing.

This episode originally aired on 20th May, 2025.

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]]> This seals the deal: seals are incredible animals. They’re the only mammal that can hear both through air and under water. Pint of Science speaker/Palaeontologist Dr James Rule and Dr... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired on 20th May, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 44:22 Science, Sass and Song: The Radiothon Riff-Off https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/05/20/science-sass-and-song-the-radiothon-riff-off/ Tue, 20 May 2025 09:26:18 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=223 <p>For a fabulously nerdy Radiothon special, Dr Cat goes full STEAM ahead with a science-packed extravaganza. She tests her history buff brother Sasha Kober’s knowledge of scientific discoveries and historical... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/05/20/science-sass-and-song-the-radiothon-riff-off/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/05/20/science-sass-and-song-the-radiothon-riff-off/">Science, Sass and Song: The Radiothon Riff-Off</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> For a fabulously nerdy Radiothon special, Dr Cat goes full STEAM ahead with a science-packed extravaganza. She tests her history buff brother Sasha Kober’s knowledge of scientific discoveries and historical episodes of Science Queeries. She fields questions in an Ask Me Anything, runs a quiz showdown between her brother and Little Jase from Big Bi+ Questions, and belts out some science karaoke. It’s brains, banter, and belting for a brilliant cause: supporting JOY.

This episode originally aired on 13th May, 2025.

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]]> For a fabulously nerdy Radiothon special, Dr Cat goes full STEAM ahead with a science-packed extravaganza. She tests her history buff brother Sasha Kober’s knowledge of scientific discoveries and historical... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired on 13th May, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 40:21 Can you dig it? https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/05/08/can-you-dig-it/ Thu, 08 May 2025 11:01:02 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=208 <p>Dr Cat and archaeologist Dr Wenjing Yu are digging up the past and brushing off the dust on history. Dr Wenjing has done fieldwork around the world, piecing together the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/05/08/can-you-dig-it/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/05/08/can-you-dig-it/">Can you dig it?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat and archaeologist Dr Wenjing Yu are digging up the past and brushing off the dust on history. Dr Wenjing has done fieldwork around the world, piecing together the story of our ancestors and their evolution to answer: when and where do we as humans come from? She excavates the fascinating story of the Taung Child skull, the oldest child in the world, and Dr Cat touches on the lessons we’ve learned from the icy archives in Antarctica.

This episode originally aired on 6th May, 2025.

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]]> Dr Cat and archaeologist Dr Wenjing Yu are digging up the past and brushing off the dust on history. Dr Wenjing has done fieldwork around the world, piecing together the... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired on 6th May, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false A cell of a day https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/05/02/a-cell-of-a-day/ Fri, 02 May 2025 08:13:24 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=205 <p>Dr Cat cell-abrates the World Day of Immunology with Dr Keit Loi, Lecturer in immunology at The University of Melbourne. Together, they’ll infect you with an appreciation of the randomness... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/05/02/a-cell-of-a-day/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/05/02/a-cell-of-a-day/">A cell of a day</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat cell-abrates the World Day of Immunology with Dr Keit Loi, Lecturer in immunology at The University of Melbourne. Together, they’ll infect you with an appreciation of the randomness and chaotic yet impressive coordination of the immune response so that it can help fight infections and cancer. Unless it goes wrong…

This episode originally aired on 29th April, 2025.

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]]> Dr Cat cell-abrates the World Day of Immunology with Dr Keit Loi, Lecturer in immunology at The University of Melbourne. Together, they’ll infect you with an appreciation of the randomness... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired on 29th April, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false The fluoride of your life https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/04/24/the-fluoride-of-your-life/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:35:27 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=196 <p>Dr Cat chats to Dr Jamie Robertson AM about the tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth. Dr Jamie is filling us in on the root causes of... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/04/24/the-fluoride-of-your-life/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/04/24/the-fluoride-of-your-life/">The fluoride of your life</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat chats to Dr Jamie Robertson AM about the tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth. Dr Jamie is filling us in on the root causes of dental inequality – and reminding us that oral health isn’t just about a sparkling smile as it influences our overall health too. Whether you’re grinding through policy or just brushing up on the facts, remember: access to dental care should never be like pulling teeth. Here’s hoping for a fairer, healthier future.

This episode originally aired on 22nd April, 2025.

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]]> Dr Cat chats to Dr Jamie Robertson AM about the tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth. Dr Jamie is filling us in on the root causes of... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired on 22nd April, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false Water’ll we do? https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/04/24/waterll-we-do/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:29:22 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=192 <p>Dr Cat and Amber Craig splashy deep dive into water — where it goes, who gets it, and what happens when there’s way too much… or not nearly enough. From... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/04/24/waterll-we-do/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/04/24/waterll-we-do/">Water’ll we do?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat and Amber Craig splashy deep dive into water — where it goes, who gets it, and what happens when there’s way too much… or not nearly enough. From drenched cities to parched paddocks, they wade through the ripple effects of floods, droughts, and the under-appreciated world of sewerage systems.

This episode originally aired on 15th April, 2025.

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]]> Dr Cat and Amber Craig splashy deep dive into water — where it goes, who gets it, and what happens when there’s way too much… or not nearly enough. From... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired on 15th April, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false I lichen like that! https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/04/18/i-lichen-like-that/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:26:07 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=188 <p>It’s an episode lichen you’ve never heard before! Dr Cat and science educator Finn McHenry literally queer-ied lichens – those curious little lifeforms that are part fungus, part algae, and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/04/18/i-lichen-like-that/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/04/18/i-lichen-like-that/">I lichen like that!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> It’s an episode lichen you’ve never heard before! Dr Cat and science educator Finn McHenry literally queer-ied lichens – those curious little lifeforms that are part fungus, part algae, and 100% symbiotic slay. They ask some big questions about how science sees nature, and how queerness helps us see it differently.

This episode originally aired on 8th April, 2025.

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]]> It’s an episode lichen you’ve never heard before! Dr Cat and science educator Finn McHenry literally queer-ied lichens – those curious little lifeforms that are part fungus, part algae, and... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired on 8th April, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false Science Faction https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/04/18/science-faction/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:19:44 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=186 <p>On April Fools’ Day, Dr Cat talks to science communicator/comedian/entertainer Owen Collins. They dive into the trickiest side of science: the legendary pranks that fooled the world, the real scientific... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/04/18/science-faction/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/04/18/science-faction/">Science Faction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> On April Fools’ Day, Dr Cat talks to science communicator/comedian/entertainer Owen Collins. They dive into the trickiest side of science: the legendary pranks that fooled the world, the real scientific facts that sound like total nonsense, and shenanigans that you can try out yourself. They experiment with the fine line between fact and fiction, and teach us that curiosity and a healthy dose of skepticism go hand in hand.

This episode originally aired on 1st April, 2025… yes, really.

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]]> On April Fools’ Day, Dr Cat talks to science communicator/comedian/entertainer Owen Collins. They dive into the trickiest side of science: the legendary pranks that fooled the world, the real scientific... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired on 1st April, 2025… yes, really.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false Bias binding https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/03/29/bias-binding/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:48:53 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=179 <p>This episode is trending – it’s about data trends and biases. Dr Cat chats to the wonderful Tamzyn of JOY Breakfast, Big Bi+ Questions, and Geeks Out about how bias... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/03/29/bias-binding/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/03/29/bias-binding/">Bias binding</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> This episode is trending – it’s about data trends and biases. Dr Cat chats to the wonderful Tamzyn of JOY Breakfast, Big Bi+ Questions, and Geeks Out about how bias... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired 25th March, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 44:52 So many holes in these theories https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/03/21/so-many-holes-in-these-theories/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:23:26 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=174 <p>Dr Cat has a stellar conversation with superstar astrophysicist Dr Shanika Galaudage. They ripple through spacetime and chat about black holes and neutron stars, which Dr Shanika studies at the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/03/21/so-many-holes-in-these-theories/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/03/21/so-many-holes-in-these-theories/">So many holes in these theories</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat has a stellar conversation with superstar astrophysicist Dr Shanika Galaudage. They ripple through spacetime and chat about black holes and neutron stars, which Dr Shanika studies at the... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired 18th March, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 39:55 A meating of minds https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/03/21/a-meating-of-minds/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:54:39 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=170 <p>Dr Cat chats about agriculture with Ainslie Macdonald. They plow through the impact of greenhouse emissions in agriculture, and explored how methane suppression and cell agriculture could be rare… medium…... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/03/21/a-meating-of-minds/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/03/21/a-meating-of-minds/">A meating of minds</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat chats about agriculture with Ainslie Macdonald. They plow through the impact of greenhouse emissions in agriculture, and explored how methane suppression and cell agriculture could be rare… medium…... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired 11th March, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 42:34 Science is colden https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/03/12/the-science-is-colden/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:08:31 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=164 <p>Two immunologists walk onto a boat – to take them to Antarctica. Dr Cat and A/Prof Helen McGuire. Helen is a lecturer in immunology at the University of Sydney and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/03/12/the-science-is-colden/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/03/12/the-science-is-colden/">Science is colden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Two immunologists walk onto a boat – to take them to Antarctica. Dr Cat and A/Prof Helen McGuire. Helen is a lecturer in immunology at the University of Sydney and... LEARN MORE Originally aired 4th March, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 41:04 Breaking the ice on a polarising land https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/03/04/breaking-the-ice-on-a-polarising-land/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:29:39 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=157 <p>Dr Cat is joined by two incredibly cool ecologists who she had the pleasure of travelling around Argentina and Antarctica with: Georgia Watson and Jess Leck. Georgia is the Project... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/03/04/breaking-the-ice-on-a-polarising-land/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/03/04/breaking-the-ice-on-a-polarising-land/">Breaking the ice on a polarising land</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat is joined by two incredibly cool ecologists who she had the pleasure of travelling around Argentina and Antarctica with: Georgia Watson and Jess Leck. Georgia is the Project... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired 25th February, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 44:09 The joy of six https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/02/21/the-joy-of-six/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:41:21 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=153 <p>Sometimes we just wing things. Dr Cat is buzzing with excitement to talk to Zofia Witkowski-Blake about the lives of different bugs. If you’re looking for a swarm of new... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/02/21/the-joy-of-six/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/02/21/the-joy-of-six/">The joy of six</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Sometimes we just wing things. Dr Cat is buzzing with excitement to talk to Zofia Witkowski-Blake about the lives of different bugs. If you’re looking for a swarm of new... LEARN MORE Originally aired 18th February, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 36:43 On a wing and a prarie https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/02/21/on-a-wing-and-a-prarie/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:20:36 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=149 <p>It’s coming up to Valentine’s Day, and Dr Cat falls head over heels with the science of love. She tests out the “36 questions that lead to love” with science... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/02/21/on-a-wing-and-a-prarie/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/02/21/on-a-wing-and-a-prarie/">On a wing and a prarie</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> It’s coming up to Valentine’s Day, and Dr Cat falls head over heels with the science of love. She tests out the “36 questions that lead to love” with science... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired 11th February, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 39:02 The tooth of the matter https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/02/07/the-tooth-of-the-matter/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 02:24:06 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=145 <p>Need some science to sink your teeth into? Dr Cat drills dentist Dr Jenny Liu with questions about our oral health. From tackling cavities to the microbes that happily live... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/02/07/the-tooth-of-the-matter/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/02/07/the-tooth-of-the-matter/">The tooth of the matter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Need some science to sink your teeth into? Dr Cat drills dentist Dr Jenny Liu with questions about our oral health. From tackling cavities to the microbes that happily live... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired February 4th, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 36:59 Culture shock! https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/02/05/culture-shock/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:12:59 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=140 <p>It’s a culture-packed episode of Science Queeries – bacterial cultures that is. Dr Cat chats to microbiologist Maddie Wemyss about the sneaky ways salmonella and E.coli bacteria germ-inate illness and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/02/05/culture-shock/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/02/05/culture-shock/">Culture shock!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> It’s a culture-packed episode of Science Queeries – bacterial cultures that is. Dr Cat chats to microbiologist Maddie Wemyss about the sneaky ways salmonella and E.coli bacteria germ-inate illness and... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired 28th January, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 36:58 Serving up a smash hit! https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/01/24/serving-up-a-smash-hit/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 02:58:01 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=131 <p>Science and tennis? A perfect match. To celebrate the Australian Open, Science Queeries crosses-over with Hit Me Up. Demetra Giannakopoulos serves up the maths behind working out players’ rankings and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/01/24/serving-up-a-smash-hit/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/01/24/serving-up-a-smash-hit/">Serving up a smash hit!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Science and tennis? A perfect match. To celebrate the Australian Open, Science Queeries crosses-over with Hit Me Up. Demetra Giannakopoulos serves up the maths behind working out players’ rankings and... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired on 21st January, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 37:10 Lest we frog-et https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/01/13/lest-we-frog-et/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 04:24:34 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=128 <p>Dr Cat has a ribbiting conversation with Clarisse Sawyer about a pandemic that is decimating the amphibian world: chytrid fungus. Synthetic biology could be the solution – and she is... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/01/13/lest-we-frog-et/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/01/13/lest-we-frog-et/">Lest we frog-et</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat has a ribbiting conversation with Clarisse Sawyer about a pandemic that is decimating the amphibian world: chytrid fungus. Synthetic biology could be the solution – and she is... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired 7th January, 2025.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 42:31 Happy new queer! https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/01/13/happy-new-queer/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:04:51 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=125 <p>As Dr Cat counts down to midnight on New Year’s Eve, she breaks down the science behind fireworks, sparklers, and glow sticks. It is science that may SPARK joy or... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/01/13/happy-new-queer/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2025/01/13/happy-new-queer/">Happy new queer!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> As Dr Cat counts down to midnight on New Year’s Eve, she breaks down the science behind fireworks, sparklers, and glow sticks. It is science that may SPARK joy or... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired 31st December, 2024.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 34:41 Sci-lent night https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/12/27/sci-lent-night/ Fri, 27 Dec 2024 01:32:46 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=121 <p>It’s Christmas Eve, 2024. Dr Cat explains how Father Christmas makes his way to all 396,000,000 households he visits around the world in just 30 hours. We also learn about... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/12/27/sci-lent-night/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/12/27/sci-lent-night/">Sci-lent night</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> It’s Christmas Eve, 2024. Dr Cat explains how Father Christmas makes his way to all 396,000,000 households he visits around the world in just 30 hours. We also learn about... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired on 24th December, 2024.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 37:51 Animal lover https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/12/27/animal-lover/ Fri, 27 Dec 2024 01:00:46 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=118 <p>Dr Jarrod “man-splains” menstruation to Dr Cat. Reproductive biologist, turned zookeeper, turned science communicator, Dr Jarrod knows a lot about animals. Together, they discuss reproduction and menstruation in the animal... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/12/27/animal-lover/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/12/27/animal-lover/">Animal lover</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Jarrod “man-splains” menstruation to Dr Cat. Reproductive biologist, turned zookeeper, turned science communicator, Dr Jarrod knows a lot about animals. Together, they discuss reproduction and menstruation in the animal... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired 17th December, 2024.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 44:52 Keep on lovin Shu https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/12/14/keep-on-lovin-shu/ Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:41:40 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=114 <p>We love love. Dr Naomi Koh Belic, the brilliant, biracial, bisexual, bimbo, biologist, joins Dr Cat for a heartfelt episode about the science of love and a chat about her... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/12/14/keep-on-lovin-shu/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/12/14/keep-on-lovin-shu/">Keep on lovin Shu</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> We love love. Dr Naomi Koh Belic, the brilliant, biracial, bisexual, bimbo, biologist, joins Dr Cat for a heartfelt episode about the science of love and a chat about her... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 40:24 Special: World AIDS Day https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/12/05/special-world-aids-day/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:54:43 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=110 <p>World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year to help raise awareness about HIV and AIDS. HIV is still a global epidemic – there are 39.9 million people... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/12/05/special-world-aids-day/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/12/05/special-world-aids-day/">Special: World AIDS Day</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year to help raise awareness about HIV and AIDS. HIV is still a global epidemic – there are 39.9 million people... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 34:34 This shore is interesting https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/12/05/this-shore-is-interesting/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:47:52 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=106 <p>Dr Cat dives with Laura Geißler into the sea. They shed some light on life in the ocean: from sea creatures, to coral and their microbial allies, and the glow... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/12/05/this-shore-is-interesting/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/12/05/this-shore-is-interesting/">This shore is interesting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat dives with Laura Geißler into the sea. They shed some light on life in the ocean: from sea creatures, to coral and their microbial allies, and the glow... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired on 26th November, 2024.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 41:46 A STEMulating history lesson https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/23/a-stemulating-history-lesson/ Sat, 23 Nov 2024 02:26:27 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=100 <p>Dr Cat and JOY’s very own Clayton Wimshurst celebrate the International Day of LGBTQIA+ people in STEM. They share the amazing contributions of legendary LGBTQIA+ scientists who’ve made history and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/23/a-stemulating-history-lesson/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/23/a-stemulating-history-lesson/">A STEMulating history lesson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat and JOY’s very own Clayton Wimshurst celebrate the International Day of LGBTQIA+ people in STEM. They share the amazing contributions of legendary LGBTQIA+ scientists who’ve made history and... LEARN MORE Hear the stories of Ben Barres, a neuroscientist and fierce gender equality advocate, having experienced many hurdles in academia as a female before transitioning; Alan Turing, famous for his work developing the first modern computers, who was only pardoned for being gay after his death; and Alan Hart, one of the first trans men in the US to undergo a hysterectomy and a physician who saved countless lives by developing a screen for tuberculosis.
This episode originally aired 19th November, 2024.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 37:12 More science coming a-choo. https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/17/more-science-coming-a-choo/ Sun, 17 Nov 2024 06:10:57 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=98 <p>It’s allergy season. Dr Cat and Kira Hughes clear the air about what causes those sneezes, wheezes, and itchy reactions. A researcher at the NeuroAllergy Research Laboratory at Deakin University,... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/17/more-science-coming-a-choo/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/17/more-science-coming-a-choo/">More science coming a-choo.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> It’s allergy season. Dr Cat and Kira Hughes clear the air about what causes those sneezes, wheezes, and itchy reactions. A researcher at the NeuroAllergy Research Laboratory at Deakin University,... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired 12th November, 2024.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 40:04 My cup runneth over https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/10/my-cup-runneth-over/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 02:14:25 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=94 <p>On Melbourne Cup Day, Dr Cat and zoologist & science communicator Ingrid Crossing chat about the racehorses. As people bred faster and lighter horses that win races, the horses are... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/10/my-cup-runneth-over/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/10/my-cup-runneth-over/">My cup runneth over</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> On Melbourne Cup Day, Dr Cat and zoologist & science communicator Ingrid Crossing chat about the racehorses. As people bred faster and lighter horses that win races, the horses are... LEARN MORE Originally aired 5th November, 2024.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 43:51 The coral of the story https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/10/90/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:37:56 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=90 <p>Dr Cat is joined by Aida Zjakić for a very hot topic: climate change. They discuss how Earth’s climate shifts over millions of years, what’s driving climate change now, and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/10/90/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/10/90/">The coral of the story</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat is joined by Aida Zjakić for a very hot topic: climate change. They discuss how Earth’s climate shifts over millions of years, what’s driving climate change now, and... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired 29th October, 2024.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 44:00 Soooo bandi-cute! https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/10/soooo-bandi-cute/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:33:30 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=88 <p>Dr Cat chats to Eilish Roberts about bandicoots. Eilish is the Southern Brown Bandicoot Outreach Officer at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, working to engage communities around creating bandicoot-friendly suburbs. Jump... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/10/soooo-bandi-cute/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/10/soooo-bandi-cute/">Soooo bandi-cute!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat chats to Eilish Roberts about bandicoots. Eilish is the Southern Brown Bandicoot Outreach Officer at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, working to engage communities around creating bandicoot-friendly suburbs. Jump... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired on 22nd October, 2024.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 44:09 Breaking out of childhood https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/01/breaking-out-of-childhood/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:10:34 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=80 <p>When it comes to puberty, there’s no “one size fits all”. Whether you’re cisgender, transgender, non-binary, or intersex. Dr Cat and Neve Tually grow through the science of puberty. They... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/01/breaking-out-of-childhood/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/01/breaking-out-of-childhood/">Breaking out of childhood</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> When it comes to puberty, there’s no “one size fits all”. Whether you’re cisgender, transgender, non-binary, or intersex. Dr Cat and Neve Tually grow through the science of puberty. They... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 43:30 Jupiter have a coffee break https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/01/jupiter-have-a-coffee-break/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:52:10 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=78 <p>Are you keen for some spicy, science ginger tea? Or if not tea, perhaps coffee is your beverage of choice? Dr Cat chats with Anshul Phaugat about the health benefits... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/01/jupiter-have-a-coffee-break/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/11/01/jupiter-have-a-coffee-break/">Jupiter have a coffee break</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Are you keen for some spicy, science ginger tea? Or if not tea, perhaps coffee is your beverage of choice? Dr Cat chats with Anshul Phaugat about the health benefits... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired on 8th October, 2024.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 43:05 For the crater good https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/10/07/for-the-crater-good/ Sun, 06 Oct 2024 21:42:07 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=69 <p>In a stellar episode of Science Queeries, Dr Cat chats with a superstar guest, astronomer Stephanie Bernard. Their chat is astronomically insightful as they gravitate to galaxies far away that... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/10/07/for-the-crater-good/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/10/07/for-the-crater-good/">For the crater good</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> In a stellar episode of Science Queeries, Dr Cat chats with a superstar guest, astronomer Stephanie Bernard. Their chat is astronomically insightful as they gravitate to galaxies far away that... LEARN MORE This episode originally aired 1st October, 2024.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 37:01 Voltaic you there https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/09/26/voltaic-you-there/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:16:01 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=65 <p>Dr Cat and Dr Mohammad Taha conduct a conversation about different materials for more sustainable buildings. Did you know that around 60% of energy used in buildings is used to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/09/26/voltaic-you-there/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/09/26/voltaic-you-there/">Voltaic you there</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat and Dr Mohammad Taha conduct a conversation about different materials for more sustainable buildings. Did you know that around 60% of energy used in buildings is used to... LEARN MORE Dr Mohammad Taha is a multidisciplinary researcher at the University of Melbourne, bridging materials science, sustainability, and electronic engineering.
This episode originally aired 24th September, 2024.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 36:51 Star-tling discoveries with univers-al appeal. https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/09/21/star-tling-ddiscoveries-with-univers-al-appeal/ Sat, 21 Sep 2024 09:26:25 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=60 <p>Dr Cat chats to a bright, stellar astronomer, A/Prof Deanne Fisher. We are all made of stardust. Based at Swinburne University, Deanne looks through telescopes to answer questions like: “how... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/09/21/star-tling-ddiscoveries-with-univers-al-appeal/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/09/21/star-tling-ddiscoveries-with-univers-al-appeal/">Star-tling discoveries with univers-al appeal.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat chats to a bright, stellar astronomer, A/Prof Deanne Fisher. We are all made of stardust. Based at Swinburne University, Deanne looks through telescopes to answer questions like: “how... LEARN MORE Originally aired 17th September, 2024.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 39:07 Planting some vine ideas https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/09/14/planting-some-vine-ideas/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 06:13:59 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=56 <p>Dr Cat has an out-of-this-world conversation with Lee Conneely from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space. Lee studies how we can insert the genetic instructions for plant-based... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/09/14/planting-some-vine-ideas/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/09/14/planting-some-vine-ideas/">Planting some vine ideas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat has an out-of-this-world conversation with Lee Conneely from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space. Lee studies how we can insert the genetic instructions for plant-based... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 41:12 Running up that hill https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/09/08/running-up-that-hill/ Sun, 08 Sep 2024 02:33:25 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=52 <p>Dr Cat and Kade Huckstep talk about athletes and sex. They sprint through the facts, hurdle over the controversies, and dive into the heart of the discriminatory practice of sex... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/09/08/running-up-that-hill/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/09/08/running-up-that-hill/">Running up that hill</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat and Kade Huckstep talk about athletes and sex. They sprint through the facts, hurdle over the controversies, and dive into the heart of the discriminatory practice of sex... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 41:02 Noggin’ ourselves out https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/08/29/noggin-ourselves-out/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:18:27 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=48 <p>Dr Cat and Dr Elyas Arvell discuss the basics of communication in the brain; when things go wrong in Parkinson’s Disease; the link between queerness and neurodiversity; and what’s going... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/08/29/noggin-ourselves-out/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/08/29/noggin-ourselves-out/">Noggin’ ourselves out</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat and Dr Elyas Arvell discuss the basics of communication in the brain; when things go wrong in Parkinson’s Disease; the link between queerness and neurodiversity; and what’s going... LEARN MORE Dr Elyas Arvell completed their PhD in neuroscience at the Florey Institute. Now they are the Laboratory Manager at GTAC, one of the six science and mathematics specialist centres that provides educational programs to students across Victoria.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 49:45 Electrifying material facts https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/08/23/electrifying-material-facts/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:42:51 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=44 <p>Dr Cat has a solid chat with Dr Mike Wilson about the building blocks of our world. She’s a Material Girl, and they’re a material scientist-turned-educator. Can fabric generate electricity... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/08/23/electrifying-material-facts/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/08/23/electrifying-material-facts/">Electrifying material facts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat has a solid chat with Dr Mike Wilson about the building blocks of our world. She’s a Material Girl, and they’re a material scientist-turned-educator. Can fabric generate electricity... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 42:00 Good things come in trees https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/08/17/good-things-come-in-trees/ Sat, 17 Aug 2024 07:17:22 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=36 <p>How can we help Australian flora “Survive and Thrive”? For a special National Science Week episode, Dr Cat has a blooming great conversation with Dr Meg Hirst and Russell Larke... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/08/17/good-things-come-in-trees/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/08/17/good-things-come-in-trees/">Good things come in trees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> How can we help Australian flora “Survive and Thrive”? For a special National Science Week episode, Dr Cat has a blooming great conversation with Dr Meg Hirst and Russell Larke... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 39:24 The gene-ius of (Wol)bach(ia) https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/08/08/the-gene-ius-of-wolbachia/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:51:39 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=33 <p>Dr Cat chats to geneticist Dr Haylo Roberts, who studies the DNA traces that animals shed into the environment or leave behind. These tiny traces of genetic material can tell... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/08/08/the-gene-ius-of-wolbachia/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/08/08/the-gene-ius-of-wolbachia/">The gene-ius of (Wol)bach(ia)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat chats to geneticist Dr Haylo Roberts, who studies the DNA traces that animals shed into the environment or leave behind. These tiny traces of genetic material can tell... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 41:10 Why we should Excel in the field https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/08/01/why-we-should-excel-in-the-field/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:38:06 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=27 <p>Dr Cat chats to data scientist and educator, Dr Linda McIver. What is data science and why do we need to be data literate? (Spoiler: because we’re generating so much... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/08/01/why-we-should-excel-in-the-field/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/08/01/why-we-should-excel-in-the-field/">Why we should Excel in the field</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat chats to data scientist and educator, Dr Linda McIver. What is data science and why do we need to be data literate? (Spoiler: because we’re generating so much... LEARN MORE Science Queeries is hosted by Dr. Cat Nguyen-Robertson on JOY Media. This episode originally aired on 23rd July, 2024. This podcast episode was edited by Vaughan McCarthy.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 39:28 Gettin’ diggy with it https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/07/26/gettin-diggy-with-it/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:38:54 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=23 <p>Dr. Cat chats with palaeontologist, Astrid O’Connor. They dig deep into the past, unearthing a bone-anza of facts about the ancient plants and creatures that once roamed our planet –... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/07/26/gettin-diggy-with-it/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/07/26/gettin-diggy-with-it/">Gettin’ diggy with it</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr. Cat chats with palaeontologist, Astrid O’Connor. They dig deep into the past, unearthing a bone-anza of facts about the ancient plants and creatures that once roamed our planet –... LEARN MORE Science Queeries is hosted by Dr. Cat Nguyen-Robertson on JOY Media. This episode originally aired on 23rd July, 2024. This podcast episode was edited by Vaughan McCarthy.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 40:25 Shooting the breeze about the weather https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/07/18/shooting-the-breeze-about-the-weather/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:56:41 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=16 <p>Dr Cat chats to Clayton Wimshurst, a science teacher who sparks joy in their students. Join their whirlwind tour through wild weather and whacky ways we can harness it. Can... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/07/18/shooting-the-breeze-about-the-weather/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/07/18/shooting-the-breeze-about-the-weather/">Shooting the breeze about the weather</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat chats to Clayton Wimshurst, a science teacher who sparks joy in their students. Join their whirlwind tour through wild weather and whacky ways we can harness it. Can... LEARN MORE Science Queeries is hosted by Dr. Cat Nguyen-Robertson on JOY Media. This episode originally aired on 16th July, 2024. This podcast episode was edited by Vaughan McCarthy.
]]> JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities full false 40:02 The hoppy world of marsupial reproduction https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/07/14/the-hoppy-world-of-marsupial-reproduction/ Sun, 14 Jul 2024 04:17:30 +0000 https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/?p=10 <p>Dr Cat chats to animal lover, Ingrid Crossing, about marsupial reproduction. From the male yapok that has a pouch to tuck his testes in before he goes swimming, to the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/07/14/the-hoppy-world-of-marsupial-reproduction/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries/2024/07/14/the-hoppy-world-of-marsupial-reproduction/">The hoppy world of marsupial reproduction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/sciencequeeries">Science Queeries</a>.</p> Dr Cat chats to animal lover, Ingrid Crossing, about marsupial reproduction. From the male yapok that has a pouch to tuck his testes in before he goes swimming, to the... LEARN MORE Science Queeries is hosted by Dr. Cat Nguyen-Robertson on JOY Media. This episode originally aired on 9th July, 2024. This podcast episode was edited by Vaughan McCarthy.
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