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25.01.2022 Do you know whether the weather is right? Jim Richardson probably does and he might text you about it if youre lucky. Today we are talking forecasting with a maths nerd who took his knowledge of obscure equations to the Bureau of Meteorology Listen to the Particle Podcast below or on your podcast app https://particle.scitech.org.au/pod/who-can-name-a-cyclone/
25.01.2022 The trains that run between mines in the Pilbara are some of the biggest robots in the world. There are entire sites up north that run with almost no human involvement. So what if we could take all that expertise at working in harsh, far away environments ... and use it to colonise space as well? https://particle.scitech.org.au//taking-tech-from-the-out/
24.01.2022 Ever wonder how a painting can be older than your grandma but still look as good as the day it was painted? The answer, as you might have guessed, is a whole lot of science: https://particle.scitech.org.au//the-varnishing-point-whe/
23.01.2022 If you decided to try composting in iso, you're probably starting to ask yourself some questions like, "Is it meant to look like that?" and "Really?" Fortunately for you and your new trash stash, we (alongside @CityOfCockburn's waste team) have the answers. https://bit.ly/2AFb4ip
23.01.2022 This afternoon: Watch Curtin Uni engineers crush a watermelon with rubber bands. #NationalScienceWeek https://particle.scitech.org.au//curtin-university-joins-/
23.01.2022 Metal is tough, and pulling it out of rocks so it's useful is even tougher unless you're an acid-secreting bacteria. Meet the microbes that eat mountains and mine sites for breakfast. https://particle.scitech.org.au//bacteria-breaking-down-m/
22.01.2022 Call us biased, but we think WA has some pretty spectacular sunsets. So we've investigated what, exactly, makes for a good sunset? And more importantly, can we predict one before it happens, so we know whether to make a dash to the coast? https://bit.ly/3hH1nAV
22.01.2022 The Particle Podcast is off to the zoo! We had a chat to Perth Zoo's Holly Thompson about what it's like to help gibbons fall in love. We reckon she's a keeper! https://particle.scitech.org.au//are-gibbons-the-best-swi/
21.01.2022 Bats! They're tiny, they're fast, and they have an annoying habit of only coming out at night. So if you’re hoping to catch sight of one this Halloween, maybe try analysing high-resolution recordings of echolocation sounds first https://particle.scitech.org.au//the-secret-lives-of-wa-b/
21.01.2022 CLOSING SOON! Take our Particle survey to let us know how were doing, what we should be doing, what youre doing, and what you do or dont like about what we are or are not doing. There are no right or wrong answers, but you do stand to win our undying gratitude and affection, and maybe even a thank you prize like one of three $100 gift cards or one of 15 increasingly rare Particle Keep Cups. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V822KDD Closes 31 July!
21.01.2022 You might have heard that wombats do cube shaped poos, but how and why was a mystery until recently and it might just change the way we think about cubes forever. https://particle.scitech.org.au//how-wombats-cube-their-p/
20.01.2022 Been gaming during iso? Turns out, youre not the only one. And, it might be the secret to being smarter! This week on the Particle Podcast, STEM journalist and the coolest geek ever, Rae Johnston, stops by. She had a chat about gaming, how to speak science and understanding what STEM is! Check it out below or on your fave podcast app https://particle.scitech.org.au//how-can-gaming-make-your/
20.01.2022 NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover has officially launched! It will be the first mission to collect Mars rocks to return to Earth. ...so how does Space Science and Technology Centre's Ravi Patel have his hands on one already? This week's Particle Podcast is out now - check it out below or on your fave pod app ... https://particle.scitech.org.au//would-you-lick-a-mars-ro/
20.01.2022 There's a reason we call them EVs instead of just 'electric cars' - electric vehicles come in all shapes and sizes. In fact, some of them don't even have four wheels. We took a look at some of the weirder forms of transport roaming Perth's streets: https://particle.scitech.org.au//electric-vehicles-that-a/
18.01.2022 Of all the plastic we've ever produced, only 9% has been recycled. So just what happened to all that plastic you've put in the recycling bin over the years? And now that it's out there, what can we do about it? https://particle.scitech.org.au//the-plastic-myth-and-the/
18.01.2022 What even is a scientist? Not every scientist follows the same path. Today, Corey Tutt from DeadlyScience joins the #ParticlePodcast! He chatted to Rose Kerr about his science journey AND how to shear an alpaca Listen below or on your fave pod app https://particle.scitech.org.au/pod/what-makes-a-scientist/
18.01.2022 We hear a lot about how going to space can help us out here on Earth, but it's a two way street. Meet #AROSE - the team who want to take WA's top tier automation tech into orbit: https://particle.scitech.org.au//taking-tech-from-the-out/
18.01.2022 Ever wanted to run away with the circus? Our latest Particle Podcast guest did exactly that! Join us this week to hear sound technician Christian Peterson chat about putting microphones on acrobats and the science of sound Listen below or on your fave podcast app https://particle.scitech.org.au//how-do-you-engineer-your/
18.01.2022 Some species of lizards can drop their tails usually as a way of escaping predators and then grow them back. But sometimes there's a spooky glitch in the process. https://particle.scitech.org.au//two-many-tails-when-rege/
18.01.2022 Tonight: Which frontier is the most final? ICRAR and UWA Oceans duke it out in a live streamed debate! #NationalScienceWeek https://particle.scitech.org.au/event/oceans-vs-space/
16.01.2022 What has 756 lithium ion cells, four wheels, and should go really really fast? We take a look at the Edith Cowan University Racing team's electrifying new ride: https://particle.scitech.org.au//how-to-build-an-electric/
15.01.2022 Bacteriophages are tiny viruses that are harmless to humans but deadly to bacteria. Researchers think they could be the key to treating antibiotic-resistant diseases. After this year, viruses have a bit of a reputation problem - maybe bacteriophages can help treat that as well ... https://particle.scitech.org.au//turning-the-phage-on-inf/
14.01.2022 When libraries and museums locked down, the City of Fremantle took its youth program online but not with Zoom. No, they’re running an incredible Minecraft server that’s building a community of players. Meet: LibraryCraft. https://particle.scitech.org.au//from-lockdown-to-block-t/
13.01.2022 The Particle Podcast is back baby! Today we kick off a new season by talking about some old seasons with Noongar Ranger Elisha Jacobs-Smith Tune in to hear how he went from hairdressing to conservation & subscribe to hear our all upcoming outdoor adventures https://particle.scitech.org.au//how-do-you-listen-to-nat/
13.01.2022 Tonight: Experience the cosmos in VR with Ozgrav's SciVR livestream. #NationalScienceWeek https://particle.scitech.org.au/event/ozgrav-scivr/
13.01.2022 Hazy offices and smoking sections on planes might be from a bygone era but now vaping is exploding in popularity, especially among young people. Some say it’s because of clever marketing, but research suggests another surprising reason. https://particle.scitech.org.au/p/why-do-west-aussies-vape/
12.01.2022 If TV has taught us anything, it’s that DNA can solve crimes. And now researchers are using ancient DNA to uncover some of our oldest mysteries from Viking genes to Australian biodiversity. https://particle.scitech.org.au//how-ancient-dna-is-uncov/
12.01.2022 Autonomous ocean gliders are helping oceanographers study Australias oceans. It's almost like marine scientists are building their very own robot army ... https://bit.ly/2N7Fxs9
12.01.2022 Spacecraft arent the only thing landing on the surface of Mars. Its also regularly smashed by rocks from outer space and those landings, while much less gentle, tell Curtin University researchers just as much about what Mars is really like. https://particle.scitech.org.au//crater-investigators-exp/
12.01.2022 We heart this stargazing video by Visit Perth & Scitech! Keep it nearby for the next time you're looking for some in-night entertainment
11.01.2022 Tonight: Join Peel Bright Minds for a look at a local science story The Black Bream Project. #NationalScienceWeek https://particle.scitech.org.au/ev/the-black-bream-project/
09.01.2022 It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's a SUPERCOMPUTER that can simulate how movement occurs in nature to help scientists built better and more efficient robots! https://particle.scitech.org.au//robots-mimic-the-natural/
08.01.2022 Midweek beer anyone? This week on the Particle Podcast we have a chat to Brody Watts, head brewer at The Seasonal Brewing Company. Listen to hear about beer experiments and what professional brewers really think of home brewers. Available on our website or on pod apps https://particle.scitech.org.au//how-do-you-make-a-hangov/
08.01.2022 This week's highlights video features Max Anderson Loake, Australia’s newest Rhodes Scholar. He stopped by the Particle Podcast to chat about using big data to solve big problems like climate change and natural disasters. Check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGAUxwIsBH4
07.01.2022 How much skincare do you really need? We asked experts, and found a surprising result. https://particle.scitech.org.au//blue-vs-pink-the-skincar/
07.01.2022 Deep in Australia’s southwest is a hotspot of biodiversity. It’s filled with golden-green forests, craggy caves and grassy meadows. Also, it’s entirely underwater. https://particle.scitech.org.au//kelp-forests-of-western-/
06.01.2022 Check out the highlights from this week's Particle Podcast with Robyn Shaw Turns out conservation genetics is less Jurassic Park and more CSI Outback Edition Full episode can be found on podcast apps and Spotify, just search for Particle WA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed4BxZkg4Z0
06.01.2022 Sunday is the winter solstice the shortest day and longest night of the year. Join Leon for a solstice Audio Guide special, plus some more syzygy, and why we see eclipses (sometimes). You'll need to head outside at 5pm on Sunday 21 June to spot the sunset and spoiler be ready to spot the International Space Station as it flies overhead.
06.01.2022 How do you put a price on frolicking dolphins? How much will people pay for clean air? And is converting it all into dollars and cents an insult to science? This week on the Particle Podcast, environmental economist Abbie Rogers gives us her two cents on how to make sure our environment gets taken into account. Check out our highlights video below, and if you're a regular listener of the podcast, why not leave us a rating or review on your podcast app. Or recommend us to a friend! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbF7ZsXzIcQ&feature=youtu.be
05.01.2022 Around the world, people have swapped their commute for their couch. Has that been enough to put a dent in climate change? https://particle.scitech.org.au//will-covid-19-result-in-/
05.01.2022 Scientists have been searching for ancient underwater archaeological sites in Australia for decades. Theyve never found one until now. https://particle.scitech.org.au//ancient-kitchen-hidden-b/
05.01.2022 You can get all sorts of cool stuff on the radio waves these days. From RTR, to Triple J, to Classic FM, to the howling corpse of a dead star on the edge of the universe. You might need a bigger antenna for that last one though. https://particle.scitech.org.au//how-wa-scientists-are-tu/
05.01.2022 How does it feel to find the world's longest organism? Which sea slugs look like David Bowie? This week the Particle Podcast takes a deep dive, right down to visit the sea slugs. Our guide is molecular marine biologist Dr Nerida Wilson. She joins the podcast to chat about world travels and unexpected career paths. https://particle.scitech.org.au//are-you-a-sea-slug-or-a-/
04.01.2022 That's a wrap on season three of the Particle Podcast! Finishing the season for us in fascinating style is preparator Francis Chuckie Raven. He answers all our questions about how taxidermy works, and the role it plays in conservation. Check out the highlights video below and listen to the full episode on podcast apps https://youtu.be/MYTd_UW5T5s
03.01.2022 Picked up a bad habit lately? Youre not alone! And youre also not the only one who has every intention to be breaking bad habits. So how can science help? bit.ly/particle-habits
03.01.2022 They've done it again! Picking up where the 'Walking Tour of the Solar System' left us last week, Leah takes you further out into space at the giddying pace of 3.5 million kms / second Perfect for your next walk, stroll, roll, skate or amble. Listen in to the full episode on your preferred podcast platform or on the Scitech website.
02.01.2022 Australia's waterways are being invaded by aliens and scientists are building robots to fight them. It might sound like a sci-fi movie pitch, but there's nothing fictional about it: https://bit.ly/particle-robotfish
02.01.2022 This afternoon: Drop by Manjimup Primary School and let some kids teach you how to 3D print! #NationalScienceWeek https://particle.scitech.org.au//3d-printing-workshops-fo/
02.01.2022 Those clever people at the Scitech Planetarium have gone and created this ingenious Walking Tour of the Solar System. Start at the Sun and walk all the way to Mars, and then into the asteroid belt. Yes really! Each step you take will be the equivalent of travelling through space at 175,000 km per second. Phwoar! Listen in to the full episode on your preferred podcast platform or on the Scitech website.
02.01.2022 Auslan is a living language: it evolves over time, as new words come into use like Facebook and of course, coronavirus. With very different grammatical structure to most spoken languages, Auslan signers use facial expressions and body language as a critical and integral part of the language. Its also uniquely Australian: https://bit.ly/2NgioDK
01.01.2022 "Poach me, Seymour" said no carnivorous plant ever. Around 25% of the world's population of these predacious plants are at increasing risk of extinction and wildlife poachers are playing a part. https://particle.scitech.org.au//poached-pitchers-the-nee/
01.01.2022 Get your spook on with this week's Particle Podcast Trapdoor spider expert Dr Leanda Mason (Trapdoor spiders of Perth) stopped by to chat about all the cheeky behaviour the 8 legged creatures get up to, and why they deserve our love! https://particle.scitech.org.au//whats-under-the-trap-door/
01.01.2022 This week the Particle Podcast uses audio to go visual Brady Johnston uses scientific arts and crafts to visualise biological stuff thats too small for us to see. He joined us to talk about long nights in the lab, art vs. science and what its like to work with DNA. As always you can check out the pod below, or listen on podcast apps https://particle.scitech.org.au/podcast/is-a-virus-pretty/
01.01.2022 It's tough to figure out exactly what goes on inside a human brain - you can't exactly pull it apart to see how it works. So what if we built an AI that did the same thing, and pulled that apart instead? https://particle.scitech.org.au//what-can-computers-teach/
