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The Science Briefing

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  • This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free. 
    2024 LiSTNR - Text, image, music and sound comprising this podcast are owned by or licensed to SCA. By accessing, communicating or using this podcast, you agree to be bound by the terms available at https://www.listnr.com/terms
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  • How do you shave an ant? Science stories you might have missed in June

    How do you shave an ant? Science stories you might have missed in June
    Jul 3 2023

    Kathleen Folbigg is pardoned thanks to scientific discoveries, why scientists shaved artistic ants and do frogs have accents? These are the science stories you might have missed in June. 

    Today, Dr Sophie Calabretto is joined by Cosmos journalist Jacinta Bowler to chat about the science you might have missed last month

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    14 mins
  • Digging up the past: What can archaeology tell us?

    Digging up the past: What can archaeology tell us?
    Jun 28 2023

    We've all heard of archaeology, but what exactly is it? A science or sociology?

    Well, it's a bit of both! 

    Today, Dr Sophie Calabretto is joined by Matthew Ward Agius to discuss all things archaeology, what they actually do and what we've been digging up recently. 

    You can see the reconstruction mentioned here, and the article about the trading post here

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    15 mins
  • Which Aussie mammal will take home the crown?

    Which Aussie mammal will take home the crown?
    Jun 26 2023

    We've all heard of Kangaroos and Koalas, but did you know that Australia is home to over 350 mammal species?

    Our diverse landscape is primed for mammal habitation, but unfortunately, Australia currently has the worst animal extinction rate in the world. 

    This is where the Australian Mammal of the Year competition comes in!

    Today, Dr Sophie Calabretto is joined by Cosmos Journalist, Imma Perfetto to chat all things mammals, how to get involved in Australian Mammal of the Year and why it's important. We also hear from Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Euan Ritchie.

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    14 mins
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