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EP Analysis

Locality: Cummins, South Australia

Phone: +61 439 188 354

Address: 26 Railway terrace 5631 Cummins, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.epanalysis.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Congratulations to Tara Turnbull who was one of nearly fifty applicants to join 15 others in the Stepping into Leadership Program for 2019/2020. The program was created to assist regional women to develop and reach potential as community leaders. We thank PIRSA and Women Together Leadership for the support to enable SA Women such as Tara to develop personal Leadership... Skills. See more

24.01.2022 Oh the visitors you get at your workplace.

24.01.2022 Thanks to ALGA for hosting the webinar on Microplastics and Human Health with Dr Rosemary Waring. Interesting observations to watch in the future include: - Eating Oysters/Muscles and Brains/Lungs are the most likely ways nanoplastics may enter humans. - Probable areas of research in the future being nanoplastics linked to depression, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Foetal deaths/dysfunction and breast milk.... - Incinerating at high temperature needs to be long-term goal not just reducing and collecting single use plastics. Looking forward to seeing how all our young up and coming researchers endeavour to tackle these.

23.01.2022 EP Nature conference ripple effect. Counted Coles Point beach wrack with Little Master 6 today. 15 sea grass varieties, 7 sponge varieties, 2 parasitic varieties and couple of critters. Little Master 6 named this one Brain Grass.

23.01.2022 Something to do with the weather? This big boy turned up in our air sample recently. At around 100 microns (0.1mm) across he is borderline inhalable, however likely to be caught on your nose hairs. Does anyone know what type of mite this is?

22.01.2022 Welcome to ‘Friday Firthy.’ With thanks to our after school student employee for today’s Friday fact: 25% of all your bones are in your feet, with 26 bones in each foot!Welcome to ‘Friday Firthy.’ With thanks to our after school student employee for today’s Friday fact: 25% of all your bones are in your feet, with 26 bones in each foot!

22.01.2022 Congratulations to Kellie Taylor, of Cummins, who has been named one of four finalists in the SA 2020 AgriFutures Rural Womens Award. With a nanotechnology bac...kground, Kellie plans to pilot a program that connects industry and schools to collaborate on research opportunities that business have identified relevant. For more info, visit https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/rwa AgriFutures Australia EP Analysis Cummins Area School See more

21.01.2022 Is that what I think it is - zoom right in to the cross hairs!?!? OK, so Im coining a new Science field, Micro-Cryptozoology, after my recent air filter uncovered this micro-beast. Let me know who else reckons this looks like the remains of a micro beast worthy of its own taxonomic unit and perhaps leave a possible name for it in the post.... Totally fictitious here, but with an arm length of 57um and fingers <9um, I reckon it might have been <100um - so at a size which might have been inhalable :) My guess is a gremlin that is possibly responsible for putting the idea in dogs heads to chase cars they have NO INTENTION OF DRIVING!!

21.01.2022 This weeks Friday Firthy, brought to you by our after school worker ‘Did you know that you actually write on blackboards with gypsum not chalk.’This weeks Friday Firthy, brought to you by our after school worker ‘Did you know that you actually write on blackboards with gypsum not chalk.’

21.01.2022 The theme for this year’s Science Week is Deep Blue Innovations for the Future of our Oceans. Here at EP Analysis we thought it might be fun to get involved for Science Week and we have chosen to run an experiment in Communication. Our thoughts were that the future of our oceans, be it innovation or awareness, will depend on communication hence a simple experimentation in Communication.

20.01.2022 A day volunteering teaching orienteering! Thanks Cleve Area School for the opportunity and bringing out the amazing weather!

20.01.2022 Wrapping up the second day of the Nature of EP Conference in Coffin Bay. Thank you to all the presenters, sponsors and volunteers for a wonderful experience and opportunity. #NatureEP #LoveEP #InspiringSA

20.01.2022 Who knew that air would be so interesting in Winter? These samples were collected in rainy conditions yesterday. Best efforts were made to identify. Pithomyces: is a soil borne fungus.

20.01.2022 Heres a quick challenge for you to try at home! Let us know how you go.

19.01.2022 This weeks Friday Firthy, brought to you by our after school worker and perfect for a long weekend of celebrations: What makes Champagne fizz?? Microscopic particles of dust and bits of fluff enables bubbles of carbon dioxide to be formed.This weeks Friday Firthy, brought to you by our after school worker and perfect for a long weekend of celebrations: What makes Champagne fizz?? Microscopic particles of dust and bits of fluff enables bubbles of carbon dioxide to be formed.

18.01.2022 We are still open, and it’s that time of year again! Seed Germination testing underway!

18.01.2022 EP Analysis Science Week Competition!! About the Competition After the success of last years Science week competition we have decided to open it to Eyre Peninsula Schools this year.... It is open to Eyre Peninsula school-age children with book awards/vouchers as prizes. An extra couple of prizes will be issued to children aged 7-12 years birth age (birthdays as at 30 June 2017) where we wish to provide assistance (where possible) for an entry into the NATA Young Scientist of the Year award. Details of this award can be found on the NATA website, and students are welcome to enter that competition themselves regardless of this competition. NATA first prize is $400 for the student and $2500 to their school. Due Date: 15th September 2017 Competition Rules - Student must present an idea targeted at a sustainable planet that uses an existing chemical, physical or biological process. - Entries shall include brief descriptions of the following (and pictures if you like): - What is the chemical, physical or biological reaction/interaction/process the idea is based on? - How are you going to use that process in an invention? - How will your invention improve the future and sustainability of our planet? - For purposes of ascertaining if you are eligible for the NATA Competition please include your age as of 30 June 2017. - Also add which school on Eyre Peninsula you attend. How to enter - Please enter by emailing us at: [email protected] - In the subject line please write: Science Week Competition and the name of your invention. Useful links: Hermit Crab and Anemone (Hermit crab changing shell) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYFALyP2e7U Algae Fountains (Chlorella Oxygen Pavilion) http://adammiklosi.hu/project/150/5/51/

17.01.2022 How we sample groundwater

17.01.2022 https://indaily.com.au//moves-to-lead-eyre-peninsula-yout/

13.01.2022 Another use of shot glasses on this fine Australia Day! Happy Australia Day everyone.

13.01.2022 Thank goodness for nose-hairs!!! Collected from the air and viewed on our microscope. The last image is the grid lines you see in the video.

11.01.2022 This weeks ‘Firthy Friday’ fun fact is ‘Wind is completely silent until it blows past something’This weeks ‘Firthy Friday’ fun fact is ‘Wind is completely silent until it blows past something’

11.01.2022 For anyone interested in how Lichen absorbs metals from the air, this presentation was given by Kellie to CASANZ Air Quality professionals on Wednesday 25th of November 2020.

10.01.2022 Cummins Science of the Small - Science Pub Seats a filling fast.... Last day to register to come to this free event. Follow the link to register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cummins-science-of-the-small-t

09.01.2022 Deep Blue- Science Week Experiment into Communication. Thank you to all of the fantastic participants that took part in our experiment. Each participant was ask to answer a riddle to evaluate the effectiveness and timeliness of different forms of communication.... The riddle we posed to them was: I have a floor but Im not a room, I wave but have no hand, Im wet but Im not a towel, I have currents but no electricity, I contain fish but Im not a tank, I cover a lot of the planet but Im not land. What am I? Comment below with your answer. The results of the experiment will be posted shortly.

09.01.2022 Thanks to those who left their guess on the best sterilisation technique in the comments. and a shout out to my uncle in the sunny NT! The sterilisation technique that worked without fail was the Cottees Red Cordial: (image 1)... Heat and Filter treatments were hit and miss: (image 2 and 3) Saltwater might be alright for pools, and Lemonade for sipping next to the pool, but they fell short on the sterilisation scene: (image 4 and 5) If anyone repeats this, Id love to know if Coke might have done better then Lemonade.

08.01.2022 We are still open, and its that time of year again! Seed Germination testing underway!

08.01.2022 Yo ho hi and a belly full of ...... blood. Got to love live specimens!! Mosquito caught on a microscope slide.

08.01.2022 A big thank you to University of South Australia for sponsoring the LIFELONG LEARNING AWARD at the 2020 South Australian Regional Showcase Awards. A shout out to the organiser, SA owned and independent media company Solstice Media for their continued celebration and support of sharing stories beyond the city! Thanks to all program partners, including the major partner Government of South Australia.... We will continue to press-on with our campaign for a program to support collaborative research between regional small businesses and rural schools in the hope to pave the way for local innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities for our youth and businesses; and ultimately diversification and sustainability for our rural towns. It is our belief that there is an opportunity in the regional landscape to expose youth to a range of experiences that demonstrate the relevance of the sciences to them, value-adding to their science education and life skills, and strengthening that sense of connection to their surroundings and community. At the same time, this program would recognise and support the problem solving and innovation skills displayed by small businesses in regional communities. Department of Education has created the potential for this collaboration through the SACE Year 12 Research Project requirement, however we additionally hope to explore it at a younger stage before decisions are made on secondary subject selections.

07.01.2022 Good luck to the Cummins Area School 9&10 year olds with their NATA Young Scientists of the Year Award entries. Awesome investigations on erosion and future earth.

07.01.2022 Have you got your own theory on how to avoid Bali Belly?? Kellie was fortunate to carry out this experiment with the 7&8 year olds at Cummins Area School to test theories on sterilising water. First we dirtied some water by sneezing and washing our hands in the water and even washing a students sock in the water!!... Then we combined the water with a good source of microbe food - beef broth!! We then proceeded to nuke the mixture with; Heat Lemonade Filtering Cottees Red Cordial Sunshine Salt Water Only one treatment was 100% successful at sterilising the water contaminated by dirty hands and feet. Leave a comment if you think you know which of the above methods was a fail safe for 7&8 year olds testing theories to avoid Bali Belly. Hint- it wasnt this one!! (Second image)

06.01.2022 Newly released video from the EPA on how ground water becomes contaminated. https://vimeo.com/228759831?ref=em-v-share

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Tara Turnbull who was one of nearly fifty applicants to join 15 others in the 'Stepping into Leadership' Program for 2019/2020. The program was created to assist regional women to develop and reach potential as community leaders. We thank PIRSA and Women Together Leadership for the support to enable SA Women such as Tara to develop personal Leadership... Skills. See more

06.01.2022 Winding up the presentations Kellie has given to Women Ag groups for this years growing season. Well done to the organisers of the events and the Women who attended seeking more knowledge about the primary industry they are involved in. Congrats to Tristan and Lisa Baldock for Understanding Crop Production for Women in Kimba.... Congrats Megan Lowe for Understanding Soils for Women in Cummins. Great to be able to show you the lab, call through again anytime!

06.01.2022 THE RESULTS ARE IN! For those who watched our planning brainstorm session for this years Science Week, we have now completed the experiment. Thank you to all the participants for your time. The results are as follows. Zoom: 25 seconds... In-person: 29.91/27.65 seconds Over the phone: 53/58 seconds Text message: 6min 53 sec/ 3 min 23 sec Email: 9min59 sec/1-hour 5min To summarise: On the basis of understanding, all methods of communication were successful at achieving positive communication (reaffirming feedback). However the experiment did identify that had the information being communicated been more difficult, then written communication would have been more successful for understanding. This was shown by questions asked face-to-face and repeats of the riddle asked over the phone. On the basis of timeliness, the promptness of an answer was largely governed by how quickly the riddle could be delivered. With face-to-face and zoom meeting being consistently less than 30 seconds, followed by phone call at approximately 1 minute. However, variations for email and text highlighted the complex nature of positive communication when it is limited to written forms. This is shown by delays in response to emails and texts. In the context of delivering complex articles related to issues/innovations regarding the ocean: Our simplistic experiment suggests that a combination of communication approaches is necessary to achieve positive/reaffirmed feedback. For example, an email will give the receiver the information to digest but they may be unprepared or unsure of how to respond without prompting. So, the personal touch of a phone call may allow you to open an easier line of communication to achieve reaffirming communication and improve timeliness.

06.01.2022 THE RESULTS ARE IN! For those who watched our planning brainstorm session for this year’s Science Week, we have now completed the experiment. Thank you to all the participants for your time. The results are as follows. Zoom: 25 seconds... In-person: 29.91/27.65 seconds Over the phone: 53/58 seconds Text message: 6min 53 sec/ 3 min 23 sec Email: 9min59 sec/1-hour 5min To summarise: On the basis of understanding, all methods of communication were successful at achieving positive communication (reaffirming feedback). However the experiment did identify that had the information being communicated been more difficult, then written communication would have been more successful for understanding. This was shown by questions asked face-to-face and repeats of the riddle asked over the phone. On the basis of timeliness, the promptness of an answer was largely governed by how quickly the riddle could be delivered. With face-to-face and zoom meeting being consistently less than 30 seconds, followed by phone call at approximately 1 minute. However, variations for email and text highlighted the complex nature of positive communication when it is limited to written forms. This is shown by delays in response to emails and texts. In the context of delivering complex articles related to issues/innovations regarding the ocean: Our simplistic experiment suggests that a combination of communication approaches is necessary to achieve positive/reaffirmed feedback. For example, an email will give the receiver the information to digest but they may be unprepared or unsure of how to respond without prompting. So, the personal touch of a phone call may allow you to open an easier line of communication to achieve reaffirming communication and improve timeliness.

06.01.2022 Hey guys, Just a reminder the science week competition finishes this Friday, but its not too late to get your entries in to us. Please email your ideas to [email protected] with your name and age.... Cheers, EP Analysis Crew.

05.01.2022 SCIENCE OF THE SMALL! A National Science Week Event! This is a licensed event with limited tickets. Tickets are free, so please register on eventbrite before the 5th August to secure your place.... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cummins-science-of-the-small-t Coin donation entry, and hang around after the event to quiz the scientists with your own observations. Put your knowledge to the test with beer tasting and beer-food pairing platers available for purchase. A family friendly event with a Lab Rats Club running where children will be entertained and experimenting for the afternoon. (Children must be registered with Kirsty)

04.01.2022 The theme for this years Science Week is Deep Blue Innovations for the Future of our Oceans. Here at EP Analysis we thought it might be fun to get involved for Science Week and we have chosen to run an experiment in Communication. Our thoughts were that the future of our oceans, be it innovation or awareness, will depend on communication hence a simple experimentation in Communication.

04.01.2022 Happy World Environment Everybody! You arent alone in thinking being environmentally mindful is conflicting on so many levels- - I cant afford it... - I dont have the time - what is the right answer - is there even a problem - what difference can someone like me make. Well heres a fab, quick and free exercise in environmental mindfulness I like to do and it is also a great exercise to do with youngsters. All you do is stop for a minute with your child, ask them to close their eyes and describe everything they can hear, smell and feel. Alternatively ask them if they can hear something that you can. Share the environmental mindfulness and see how you both calm and reconnect with your surroundings. From this grounded perspective you may together find small steps in the right direction. In the meantime, Id like to share something Master 8 and I seen recently. We lifted a plastic shower-bag whilst camping to find some termites had taken up residence under it overnight. We were surprised to note that instead of scattering, the termites proceeded to walk around in a perfect circle for a couple of hours. Do you have any quirky things nature has shown you lately, please share your pic and story in the comments.

04.01.2022 Caught on the air filter... Adds a whole other level to Finger up your nose. At around 40 m (micrometres) diameter at its widest, this MEAN MACHINE is not visible to the human eye but would probably get caught on your nose hairs before getting down into your lungs. If its size didnt do that the little hooks on the foot and knee joint would do the job! Not visible in this pic is the second hook on the foot! ... Any ideas who this belongs to?

04.01.2022 This publication from the Australian Academy of Science aims to address confusion created by todays media. https://www.science.org.au//science/science-climate-change

03.01.2022 Late night Friday Firthy : ‘The first animal to be domesticated was the reindeer’Late night Friday Firthy : ‘The first animal to be domesticated was the reindeer’

03.01.2022 ‘Friday Firthy.’ With thanks to our after school student employee for today’s Friday fact: Bananas actually grow on a giant herb and are classified as berries.‘Friday Firthy.’ With thanks to our after school student employee for today’s Friday fact: Bananas actually grow on a giant herb and are classified as berries.

02.01.2022 Kellie Taylor, a scientist from Cummins, was an inspirational speaker at ZC Lower Eyre this evening. After finishing school in Cummins, Kellies life has taken ...her to Adelaide, Sydney, Cooper Basin, Bass Strait, Scotland, North Sea and more. She is now back in Cummins and running a scientific business. Kellies presentation that included the 9 lessons of her life made for great listening, and a sense of what an amazing woman she is. Her talk was worthy of an audience of hundreds. Thank you ZC Lower Eyre for the invitation to attend. See more

02.01.2022 Happy Easter! - Friday Firthy 100 year old eggs (AKA century or millennium eggs) are actually only between a few weeks and a few months old. They are preserved by soaking in a saline solution and will have an expiry date of several months in the pantry longer (maybe years?) in the fridge. Internally decorated with lovely hues of blacks, blues and greens!

01.01.2022 Thanks to ALGA for hosting the webinar on ‘Microplastics and Human Health’ with Dr Rosemary Waring. Interesting observations to watch in the future include: - Eating Oysters/Muscles and Brains/Lungs are the most likely ways nanoplastics may enter humans. - Probable areas of research in the future being nanoplastics linked to depression, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Foetal deaths/dysfunction and breast milk.... - Incinerating at high temperature needs to be long-term goal not just reducing and collecting single use plastics. Looking forward to seeing how all our young up and coming researchers endeavour to tackle these.