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October 7, 2011

Stelarc and Artificial Brains


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Therese Chen reports on Faster Than Light Neutrinos, and cats that shine in nightclubs.
From the Singularity Summit Australia, Ian Woolf speaks to Artifical Brain builder Colin Hales,
and the amazing transhuman performance artist Stelarc.
Presented and produced by Ian Woolf

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Performance Artist Stelarc

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Brain builder Colin Hales


October 10, 2011

Labile languages and remembering Steve Jobs


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Patrick Rubie discusses an immunological breakthrough in organ transplant technology. Victoria Bond commemorates Steve Jobs.

Patrick Rubie and Victoria Bond speak to John Olstad, of the University of Newcastle, about his work in the fields of linguistics and cognitive anthropology in Papua New Guinea, and the mathematical models used to better understand them.

Hosted, paneled, and produced by Victoria Bond



October 13, 2011

2SER Subscriber Drive

October 17, 2011

Protein, penicillin and parasites


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The Ignobel prizes reported by Ian Woolf, discussion from Therese Chen and Julie-Anne Popple.
Victoria Bond talks penicillin shortages with Professor Robert Bhoy,
Julie-Anne Popple interviews Professor Steve Simpson and Dr Alsion Gosby about the protein hypothesis for obesity,
Jams Bourne introduces mind altering parasites, and Ian Woolf explains the brain pathways they use to manipulate their hosts,
Hosted LIVE by Dr Julie-Anne Popple,
Produced by Ian Woolf

October 24, 2011

Malaria vaccine and photosynthesis


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Dr Victoria Bond reports on the new Malaria vaccine,
Dr Julie-Anne Popple speaks with Dr Min Chen about photosynthesis,
News by Dr Patrick Rubie and Ian Woolf
- parrot's names
- IQ changes in adolescence
- Your brain doesn't tell you everything it knows
- temperature targets in trouble
- fork size matters when you eat out
- Denmark taxes rich food
- snails travel by being eaten
Presented by Marc West,
Produced by Dr Victoria Bond, with technical support from Ian Woolf.
Dr Min Chen

October 31, 2011

Disgusting politics and drought resistance


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Ian Woolf explains the neuropolitics of left and right wing brains,
Mic Cavazzini interviews Professor Jim Hasselof about the consequences of genetically engineering drought resistant crops,
News by Ian Woolf:
- red plumage vanishing from Chernobyl
- Global Handwashing Day
- Backup crows
- mushrooms opening minds
- nice patients hurt less
- Tasmanian tigers didn't eat sheep
- Immigration delay disorder
- OCD romance
- Roller coaster therapy
- Muzak kills the cold
- Dog fleas jump higher
- Onion power
- Dandelion rubber
Presented by Dr Julie-Anne Popple.
Produced by Ian Woolf

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