Slice of Science
Michelle SimsWelcome to 'Slice of Science' with Michelle Sims! Join us as Shelly interviews local researchers, explores new biotechnological innovations, and shares captivating science history. Each episode is accompanied by detailed citations in the show notes, ensuring you can dive deeper into the topics we uncover. 'Slice of Science' – would you like source with that?
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Categories | ScienceLife SciencesChemistry | ||||
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The above the neck physios – yes speech pathologists! What do they do and what could they do for you? What are some misconceptions about stuttering, and how could those who stutter (or clutter) use drama therapy to improve their symptoms? Shelly sat ... more
In this episode, we find out about Polymer Fume Fever, and how the hell scientists study the toxicity of a chemical when almost all of the human population is contaminated with it! Shelly dives into how PFAS end up in our bodies—from yoga pants and t... more
In this episode, Shelly dives into the chemistry of PFAS. They are manufactured with beautiful fluorspar and not so beautiful fossil fuels, but what about their unique chemical structure make these compounds so resistant to biodegradation? What produ... more
What's the harm in vapes? What are the alternatives for those looking to quit? And how does Big Tobacco influence policy in Australia? I sat down with Flinders University public health researcher Dr Joshua Trigg ahead of the big Australian vape crack... more
Can a little bit of stress be good for us? How can you die from drinking water? Can our parents' habits before we were born shape our genes—and even impact our health? Who was Paracelsus and was that really his real name???
Tune in to find out!
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How can looking at tiny proteins through an xray can help us understand self-fertilisation in almond trees? And have you ever wanted to go foraging for fungi? Don't be put off by the news headlines!
Shelly sits down with PhD student Isis Pinner to g... more
What is lightning actually? How are storms formed? And do you know you can make lightning in your mouth?:0
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* Byers, H.R, 1951, Thunderstorms. In: Malone, T.F. (eds) Compendium of Meteorology. American Meteorological Society, link.s... more
What does playing an instrument do to our brain? What is flow state and how can you reach it? Could singing help soothe the post-covid scaries? Shelly sits down with music educator and researcher Dr Emily Dollman to find out!
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* E. Dollman,... more
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