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Listen to three very different stories of the past and how they shape our world even today.
From the First Fleet to the Harbour Bridge
Prof Richard de Grijs
(Professor, Macquarie University and Australian National Maritime Museum)
The First Fleet was more than a convenient way to rid Britain of its convicts. Join us as historical detectives on the trail of William Dawes, astronomer and engineer, from his arrival in 1788 until the construction of the Harbour Bridge in 1932.
Richard is a Professor of Astrophysics at Macquarie University. He has a keen interest in the history of science. Richard is also a volunteer guide, consultant and speaker at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
Richard is a Professor of Astrophysics at Macquarie University. He has a keen interest in the history of science. Richard is also a volunteer guide, consultant and speaker at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
How do you weigh an extinct amphibian?
Lachlan Hart
(PhD Candidate, UNSW Sydney and The Australian Museum)
Body mass is linked to ecology, thus palaeontologists are interested in body mass to learn how extinct animals lived. This has been done with animals such as dinosaurs, but here Lachlan will focus on temnospondyls, a weird group of fossil amphibians.
Lachlan is a vertebrate palaeontologist in the 3rd year of his PhD at UNSW Sydney. He previously completed his Masters degree at the University of New England. Prior to dedicating his time to palaeontology research, Lachlan was a primary school teacher for over a decade.
Lachlan is a vertebrate palaeontologist in the 3rd year of his PhD at UNSW Sydney. He previously completed his Masters degree at the University of New England. Prior to dedicating his time to palaeontology research, Lachlan was a primary school teacher for over a decade.
How to enjoy prawns risk-free
Dr Catharina Vendl
(Postgraduate Researcher, UNSW Sydney)
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals. Used in many different products, it’s everywhere now, even in our food. In Catharina has found a way, to remove PFAS from seafood to make it safer to eat. It’s easy and she will tell you how it works.
Cat is a postdoctoral researcher in marine biology and ecotoxicology at UNSW Sydney. She is also a passionate science communicator, podcast host (SBS German & @BoilingPointFM), scuba and free diver.
Cat is a postdoctoral researcher in marine biology and ecotoxicology at UNSW Sydney. She is also a passionate science communicator, podcast host (SBS German & @BoilingPointFM), scuba and free diver.
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