Fuzzy Logic Science Show

Some golden Fuzzy moments

Today on Fuzzy we bring you some of our favourite moments from our archive. Inspirational Australian scientist and National Living Treasure Dr Fiona Wood talks about her breakthrough treatments for burns victims. Dr Wood is famous for having treated victims of the Bali bombings. Dr Ian Williams from the ANU brings in - get this - a piece of the oldest rock ever found on the planet. It was truly memorable to hold this during the show. Do you know what a (European) wasp can do to horse? Dr Phil Spradbury tells us the amazing story of a rider, a horse, and wasp nest. Hard to imagine this is possible. And,  but no means least, we talk to some college students about science. Why memorable? Because it shows what young, clever people are capable of. Brought to you by Claire and Rod. If you like Fuzzy, you might like to subscribe to 2xx, and help keep us on air.

Hot Ceramics and Black Carrots

This week Broderick talks to Dr Carolina Tallon about new ceramics developed for high speed flight and he discusses the health benefits of black carrots with Dr Anneline Padayachee.  He also takes a look at this year's Nobel Prize winners

Magic Pudding Economics

How long can the world economy keep growing? How close to the limits are we? According to our guest today, we are nearing the end of cheap resources that have powered wealth creation, and it's time for us to power down to adjust to the new reality. Richard Heinberg's latest book is The End of Growth.   We caught Richard during his recent visit to Canberra (which we also podcast). Interview by Rod, with thanks to Jenny Goldie, Sustainable Popultion Australia. If you found this interview interesting, you might like to also visit Doing It Ourselves where you'll find an excellent video. Stay tuned for an interview we'll be doing with Theodore Kitchener from this group.

The End of Growth

Can the world continue growing forever? Not according to Richard Heinberg, who says we have reached the limits of cheap oil and other commodities. Then there's debt which has become a proxy for genuine productivity. We are, in effect, printing money to maintain the pretence. Pile climate change on top of that, and we face a nasty brew that means we business as usual cannot continue. Richard Heinberg is Author of ten books, including The Party’s Over, Peak Everything, and The End of Growth. Stay tuned; we'll be broadcasting for our interview with Richard in the next few weeks. Recorded at the ANU, 21 Sept. Fuzzy on Facebook. If you found this interview interesting, you might like to also visit Doing It Ourselves where you'll find an excellent video. Stay tuned for an interview we'll be doing with Theodore Kitchener from this group.

A Big Australia?

What sort of population can Australia - and the world - afford? Do we need more people - or should we limit population? We interview federal MP Kelvin Thompson, outspoken commentator on population growth. And in a change of pace, we ask Kelvin to tell his story, of how he got into politics, and what it's like being in Federal parliament today. How does it feel to be monstered by the media and political oponents. Interview by Rod

Fuzzy Fools Day

This episode originally aired on April 1 and it became Fuzzy Fools Day. Your challenge is to work out what's real science and what is just a prank. Stuart, Rachel and Broderick fool around through a very entertaining episode. WARNING: Contains throat singing and bad Irish accents.

Moments of Mathematics

This week Fuzzy explores the lesser talked about and slightly confusing uncle in the science family: mathematics.  Dennis, Jamos and Broderick laugh their way through online auctions, error detection and some really amazing maths for detecting sarcasm. (I wonder if it picked that up?)

The Unknown Ocean

We've mapped the entire surface of the Moon and Mars, but we've only explored 1% of the Earth's oceans.  This week Fuzzy explores the depths of the ocean.  Broderick is joined by Jillian from the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre and Dr Chris Fulton from the Australian National University.  They're talking about marine parks, genetics in the ocean and biodiversity in the high seas.

Fuzzy on Fossils

This week Broderick & Alice talk to Gavin Young & Tim Senden, researchers from the Australian National University, about their exhibition "Old Bones, New Insights".  The exhibition includes fossils from Gogo, WA and Burrinjuck, NSW.  You can visit the exhibition at Canberra Museum & Gallery until February 26, 2012. Other topics covered this week include native species, cloning mammoths and belly button bacteria.

Not just a hearing aid

Do you find it difficult to follow conversations in pubs? People not speaking clearly? It may be that your ears don't work as well as the used to. There's a growing number of people across the planet who need help with hearing. It may be more than just a social inconvenience. Looking blankly at your boss is not good for your career. And did you know that if you let it go, you may permanently lose the ability to process some sounds. Today's guest on Fuzzy in an inspirational researcher and advocate for those who need help with hearing. Dr Elaine Saunders has a history with the pioneering cochlear implant project, and is now part of Blamey & Saunders. You may think of a hearing aid as just a small amplifier stuck on top of your ear, but for good hearing you need a lot than that. In this interview Dr Saunders describes new Australian technology  that strives to improve hearing for an affordable price. Interview by Rod