Fuzzy Logic Science Show

When Good Cells Turn Bad

How can a pair of physicists / cosmologists have something new to say about cancer? Never mind that they are two luminaries in their field. Professors Paul Davies and Charley Lineweaver are exploring ideas that upend traditional views of why cancer occurs. Is it really just a case of rogue cells in a sort of internal Darwinism, or is it something else? And why did Rod drop a water bottle to illustrate a feature of fundamental significance to the universe? Does that sound like just a quirky stunt? No. To find out why not, check out this podcast. Prof Charley Lineweaver interviewed by Rod Correction:  Henrietta Lacks had cervical cancer.

Fuzzy Meets the PK Dick Android

Have you seen the classic movie Blade Runner? Philip K Dick was the quirky writer of sci-fi novels, and the author of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep. Imagine what it would be like to encounter the robotic-artificial intelligence reincarnation of PK Dick. This was the product of a collaboration between robotocists and AI researchers in 2005 when they built the animated replica. Unfortunately it was left in  the luggage locker on a US domestic flight, and has not been seen since. Today on Fuzzy we interview David Dufty, author of Lost in Transit, The strange story of the Philip K Dick android. Recommended as an excellent read from another great guest on Fuzzy Logic. Hosted by Rod.

Science comes before a fall

How can we help prevent falls?  What are the real hidden dangers of home renovation?  Could we be eating algae meat anytime soon?  Emma, Jen and Broderick answer these questions and more.  Includes a special demonstration of Auto-Tune software turning Emma's speech into song!

Stardust and Tales from the USA

We have a packed show today including special interview with Prof Tevor Ireland from the ANU who's in the news this week with results from the Hayabusa mission to collect dust from the Itakawa asteroid.  And what a story it is! The little spacecraft went on an extraordinary journey with lots of trials a tribulations along the way. Plus fresh from our visit to the USA we interview Prof Jean Brodie, UC Santa Cruz. We talk about dark matter, and the origin of galaxies. And we have tales from the USA, anecdotes and observations from the SW USA. Why does Vinnie suck his forearm? Also some bleak thoughts on how development is done in this part of the world. Brought to you by Michael and Rod

We Didn't Start The Fire

Things heat up this week as Fuzzy talks about how bushfires affect climate change, what HIV and dementia have in common, why bees honey is so good for you and who crows can recognise. Presented by Rachel & Broderick.   Originally broadcast on 03/07/2011.

One fish, four fish, red fish, sawfish

In this episode of Fuzzy we learn why a sawfish has a saw, how plant gels could help people walk again, where bees travel around canberra and whether being a leftie really does make you smarter. Presented by Nat & Broderick.  Originally broadcast 12/06/2011.

Neuro Fuzzy

Today's guest with wonderfully eclectic range of topis, is pioneering neurologist Dr Colin Andrews. He works with leading edge treatments of neuro-diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinsons Disease. He was recently on the 7:30 Report after successfully treating an MS patient with a combination of chemo therapy and bone marrow replacement. Along the way we also talk about drugs, accidents, alcohol, and the movie Awakenings. Plus....a surprising use for botox! Hosted by Pallavi and Rod.     We're on Facebook.

Consider the Cockroach

The poor old cockroach, the insect everyone loves to hate. But there's a lot more to the humble roach. Did you know some varieties live for 15 years? Did you know some rear their young? And then there's another poor friend, the slug (no, not an insect).  Our guest today, Martyn Robinson from the Australian Museum reveals an unexpected way you might actually find them useful. They can do more than just eat your garden. Then we visit the NICTA research labs for a look at some some hi-tech projects. Foosball and Femtocells! Brought to you by Rod

Paper Choices

We all use paper. Lots of paper. But we also love trees, and do we ever think about how many trees it takes to make our paper? And building paper pulp mills in Australia is very controversal. We talk to Dr Tom Rainey from the Centre for Tropical Crops and Biocommodities, QUT who's been looking at how we make paper, and sugar can bagasse as an alternative source for pulp. Interview by Kiri, Michael and Rod.

Apocalyptic Times

We avoided yesterdays apocalypse and managed to broadcast another episode of Fuzzy Logic.  Broderick & Pallavi discuss the psychology behind the apocalypse, dark energy and the genes for your teeth.  They are also joined by Australia's most respected amateur astronomer, David Reneke and Claire Grylls takes you into the wild with some scary animals.