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Mind controlled cockroaches and giant battling robots by Ian Woolf,
Brian Lim talks about tracking pollution from his fleet of hyperspectral satellites,
Todd the T1000 by Jonathan Coulton.
Production checked by Charles Willock,
Produced and hosted by Ian Woolf

Brian Lim
Delta V Space Alliance

SJTUers Realize “Brain Control Cockroach”
Student creates cyborg cockroach that he can control with his THOUGHTS for science competition
Human To Cockroach Brain-Brain Interface Achieved
Cockroach leg controlled by human brain via Emotiv EPOC (video)
Researchers have worked out how to mind control cockroaches
Shanghai master's student controls cockroaches with 'brain link'
Cockroaches to the rescue: 'Cyborg' insects can help save people trapped in earthquakes
Cyborg cockroaches home in on sounds of distress
Cyborg roaches can save your life -- or be your wireless carrier
Robot Cockroaches and Mind-Controlled Robotic Insects Coming Soon Near You
Locomotion control of hybrid cockroach robots

/6600076>Giant human-piloted fighting robots to face off in battle after Japanese firm accepts US challenge

Jonathan Coulton

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Plants put out the bat signal by Ian Woolf,
Tracking your attention with Dan Sovick,
Let them eat coal! by Ian Woolf,
Production checked by Charles Willock,
Produced and hosted by Ian Woolf

Bats Are Acoustically Attracted to Mutualistic Carnivorous Plants
With acoustic reflector, carnivorous pitcher plants advertise themselves to bats
Carnivorous plant's sound echoes draw bats in
With Sonar-Reflecting Leaves, Plant Lures Bats to Poo in it

Political donations lean heavily towards Liberals
Coal mining industry has more power over Abbott Government than Minister for Agriculture

Liverpool Plains coal mine: Shenhua project will not affect water quality, NSW Premier Mike Baird says
Acland coal mine: Company seeking mine expansion donated $700,000 to LNP, federal Liberal Party
Shenhua coal project may undermine Baird's electoral chances
Explainer: Shenhua's Watermark coal mine in the Liverpool Plains in NSW

Despite slashed incentives, Australian solar won't die
Government pulls the plug on household solar
Wind farm ban will hurt solar, renewable industry says
Abbott government extends renewable energy investment ban to solar power
The Government's War On Wind And Solar Hurts Homes And Businesses
CEFC to expand access to solar PV for households and businesses
Solar bonus scheme
Clean Energy Finance Corporation could have legal grounds to fight wind and solar ban, lawyer says

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Sydney Science festival news by Ian Woolf,
2015 Einstein lecturer Dr Ken Silburn talks about vaccination ethics and electricity wars,
Production checked by Charles Willock,
Produced and hosted by Ian Woolf

The Einstein Lecture 2015
Sydney Science Festival 2015
Sydney Mini Maker Faire
Invigorating Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics

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Military drones for farmers and cataracts dissolved with eye drops by Ian Woolf,
Dr Ken Silburn talks about falling cats and the dangers of DHMO,
Dr Heather Main talks about Stem Cell Tourism,
Production checked by Charles Willock,
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The Einstein Lecture 2015
iSTEM Space Academy

Ninox Robotics
Drones trialled to help reduce billion-dollar invasive pest animal problem
>Drones patrol for feral animals
Ninox Robotics is using drone technology to track feral animals
CASA Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)
Drone Laws in Australia: Are you flying your UAV / RPA legally?
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Study Finds Cataracts Could Be Dissolved With Eye Drops
Eye drops could dissolve cataracts
Lanosterol reverses protein aggregation in cataracts