Fuzzy Logic Science Show

Beating Diabetes

Diabetes is a serious lifelong illness that affects many Australians. Imagine having to cosntantly monitor your blood sugar and inject insulin every day for the rest of your life. That's on top of possible side effects such as kidney damage, damaged eye sight, heart problems, and the risk of losing limbs through infection. While there are reasaonbly good ways of managing diabetes, it's obviously better avoided in the first place. Our guest today is Dr Charmaine Simeonovic from the John Curtin Medical School of Medical Research (see http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/researchers-in-diabetes-breakthrough-20120904-25czg.html#ixzz2Pm8Ah7yv) Inteview by Rod

Soylent Fuzzy

This week on Fuzzy Logic Dan, Martha, Siân and Broderick think about how it would feel to live on chemical smoothies rather than food- is it healthy?  We also talk about movement in the moshpit and EPO doping.

Eye Robot

What does it take to make a computer see? Something we humans do. Dogs and cats, and even flies do it. But it's not a trivial job. Guest today is Dr Stephen Gould, AI researcher ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science.  And we're delighted to welcome back David Dufty, who wrote the amazing story of the Philip K Dick Android. Interview by Rod

Sci-Fire

With bush fires raging around the country, Fuzzy Logic takes a look at the science behind fires.  Join Alice & Broderick as they discuss the past, present and future of fire science.

Living off the grid

How long can we continue living on borrowed money on a limited planet?  How long can prosperity rely on endless growth? If that's true, what can we do about it. Are we just at the mercy of larger forces. Theo Kitchener is an advocate of Doing It Ourselves. Your bank manager might not like what she says.

Sounds Electronic

This week Alice, Blaire and Broderick talk about electronic music and the amazing science nerds that helped produce some of the coolest music.  They also discuss dung beetles, dog toys and more current science news.

Fuzzy CSI

Fuzzy Logic today was a 'scene of interest'.   Our guest today is head of forenscis at the University of Canberra, Professor Chris Lennard. How do we untangle the scene of a crime. Who was there, and when. What happened. Are crime scene shows realistic? We talk about fingerprints and superglue, and ear-prints, explosives, and the Bali bombing. Interview by Rod. Do you have a question for Prof Lennard? See your question answered in our Monday Canberra Times Ask Fuzzy column. Send your question to AskFuzzy Zoho.com   (if you don't get the Times, we'll send you a scan).

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.