http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episodes/rss-science A podcast of research, personalities and cultural offerings at the University of Melbourne en © University of Melbourne, 2009university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysisEducation/Higher Educationup-close@unimelb.edu.auUniversity of MelbourneUniversity of Melbournenouniversity,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysisUp Close - Science is an audio talk show of research and analysis in science, biomedicine, and engineering from the University of Melbourne, Australia.Up Close - Science is an audio talk show of research and analysis in science, biomedicine, and engineering from the University of Melbourne, Australia. http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/rZ56QATqJKw/230 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Phineas Gage appears in virtually every introductory Psychology textbook. But very little is known about his life after the horrific accident in which an iron bar was shot through his brain. By painstakingly tracking down and assembling documented evidence, Prof Malcolm Macmillian pieces together Phineas&#39; post-accident life and discusses how the Phineas Gage story informs the treatment of patients suffering frontal lobe injury and the nature of the brain. With host Jennifer Cook.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Malcolm Macmillan - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 22 min 09 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep079_20091120_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/rZ56QATqJKw" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/230#comments Science Society Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:10:45 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 230 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Phineas Gage appears in virtually every introductory Psychology textbook. But very little is known about his life after the horrific accident in which an iron bar was shot through his brain. By painstakingly tracking down and assembling documented evidenUniversity of Melbourne Phineas Gage appears in virtually every introductory Psychology textbook. But very little is known about his life after the horrific accident in which an iron bar was shot through his brain. By painstakingly tracking down and assembling documented evidence, Prof Malcolm Macmillian pieces together Phineas&#39; post-accident life and discusses how the Phineas Gage story informs the treatment of patients suffering frontal lobe injury and the nature of the brain. With host Jennifer Cook. Guest Prof Malcolm Macmillan - Duration: 22 min 09 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/230http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep079_20091120_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/_vCMnKUJNAA/210 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>In the conservative societies of Nagaland and Manipur, widows of injecting drug users are often HIV positive, poor and stigmatized. Dr Michelle Kermode and Prarthna Dayal from the Nossal Insitute for Global Health discuss an intervention program to improve mental health of these women. With host Jennifer Cook.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Dr Michelle Kermode - </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio2"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prarthna Dayal - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 26 min 28 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep071_20090731_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/_vCMnKUJNAA" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/210#comments Science Society Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:55:58 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 210 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no In the conservative societies of Nagaland and Manipur, widows of injecting drug users are often HIV positive, poor and stigmatized. Dr Michelle Kermode and Prarthna Dayal from the Nossal Insitute for Global Health discuss an intervention program to improUniversity of Melbourne In the conservative societies of Nagaland and Manipur, widows of injecting drug users are often HIV positive, poor and stigmatized. Dr Michelle Kermode and Prarthna Dayal from the Nossal Insitute for Global Health discuss an intervention program to improve mental health of these women. With host Jennifer Cook. Guest Dr Michelle Kermode - Prarthna Dayal - Duration: 26 min 28 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/210http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep071_20090731_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/x-vX6dO50xk/208 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Manipur and Nagaland are two states in North East India that share a border with Burma. While these states are so remote that few foreign nationals have visited them, they are beset with high rates of HIV infection and injecting drug use. Assoc Prof Peter Deutschmann, Dr Michelle Kermode and Prarthna Dayal from the Nossal Institute for Global Health take us on their journey of implementing harm reduction programs in these communities. With host Jennifer Cook.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Assoc Prof Peter Deutschmann - </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio2"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Dr Michelle Kermode - </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio3"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prarthna Dayal - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 36 min 28 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep70_20090717_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/x-vX6dO50xk" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/208#comments Science Society Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:24:52 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 208 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Manipur and Nagaland are two states in North East India that share a border with Burma. While these states are so remote that few foreign nationals have visited them, they are beset with high rates of HIV infection and injecting drug use. Assoc Prof PeteUniversity of Melbourne Manipur and Nagaland are two states in North East India that share a border with Burma. While these states are so remote that few foreign nationals have visited them, they are beset with high rates of HIV infection and injecting drug use. Assoc Prof Peter Deutschmann, Dr Michelle Kermode and Prarthna Dayal from the Nossal Institute for Global Health take us on their journey of implementing harm reduction programs in these communities. With host Jennifer Cook. Guest Assoc Prof Peter Deutschmann - Dr Michelle Kermode - Prarthna Dayal - Duration: 36 min 28 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/208http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep70_20090717_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/Mu17T0bIqww/203 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Geothermal energy is most frequently associated with volcanic activity. However, new research suggests the possibility of producing commercially viable geothermal energy from uranium deposits. Prof Mike Sandiford and Dr Sandra McLaren discuss the science behind this endeavor to produce clean energy. With host Dr Shane Huntington.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Mike Sandiford - </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio2"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Dr Sandra McLaren - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 33 min 41 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep069_20090703_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/Mu17T0bIqww" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/203#comments Science Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:37:38 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 203 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Geothermal energy is most frequently associated with volcanic activity. However, new research suggests the possibility of producing commercially viable geothermal energy from uranium deposits. Prof Mike Sandiford and Dr Sandra McLaren discuss the scienceUniversity of Melbourne Geothermal energy is most frequently associated with volcanic activity. However, new research suggests the possibility of producing commercially viable geothermal energy from uranium deposits. Prof Mike Sandiford and Dr Sandra McLaren discuss the science behind this endeavor to produce clean energy. With host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Prof Mike Sandiford - Dr Sandra McLaren - Duration: 33 min 41 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/203http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep069_20090703_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/kze_dGp6nmc/199 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Astrophysicist Prof Rachel Webster discusses the evolution of the astronomical telescope - from Galileo&#39;s version in 1609 to the iconic Hubble space telescope, and then onto a sneak peek of the upcoming James Webb space telescope which will be parked so far from earth that it can&#39;t be repaired. Every improvement to the telescope has extended our understanding of the universe around us. 2009 is both the International Year of Astronomy and the 400th anniversary of Galileo&#39;s astronomical telescope. With host Dr Shane Huntington.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Rachel Webster - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 29 min 32 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep067_20090605_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/kze_dGp6nmc" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/199#comments Science Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:55:07 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 199 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Astrophysicist Prof Rachel Webster discusses the evolution of the astronomical telescope - from Galileo&#39;s version in 1609 to the iconic Hubble space telescope, and then onto a sneak peek of the upcoming James Webb space telescope which will be parkedUniversity of Melbourne Astrophysicist Prof Rachel Webster discusses the evolution of the astronomical telescope - from Galileo&#39;s version in 1609 to the iconic Hubble space telescope, and then onto a sneak peek of the upcoming James Webb space telescope which will be parked so far from earth that it can&#39;t be repaired. Every improvement to the telescope has extended our understanding of the universe around us. 2009 is both the International Year of Astronomy and the 400th anniversary of Galileo&#39;s astronomical telescope. With host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Prof Rachel Webster - Duration: 29 min 32 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/199http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep067_20090605_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/odJ9DPqF7jc/195 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Ary Hoffmann and Dr Michael Kearney discuss the effects of climate change on biodiversity, and how our quality of life could be adversely affected. With host Shane Huntington.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Ary Hoffmann - </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio2"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Dr Michael Kearney - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 30 min 53 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep065_20090508_128.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/odJ9DPqF7jc" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/195#comments Science Fri, 08 May 2009 01:06:30 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 195 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Prof Ary Hoffmann and Dr Michael Kearney discuss the effects of climate change on biodiversity, and how our quality of life could be adversely affected. With host Shane Huntington. Guest Prof Ary Hoffmann - Dr Michael Kearney - Duration: 30 min 53 sec FoUniversity of Melbourne Prof Ary Hoffmann and Dr Michael Kearney discuss the effects of climate change on biodiversity, and how our quality of life could be adversely affected. With host Shane Huntington. Guest Prof Ary Hoffmann - Dr Michael Kearney - Duration: 30 min 53 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/195http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep065_20090508_128.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/VvEe7AhQ-1M/193 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Robert Shepherd and Prof Tony Burkitt explain ear function, hearing loss, and how cochlear implants have improved the lives of many people. Also, bionic interventions in other parts of the body. With science host Dr Shane Huntington.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Robert Shepherd - </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio2"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Anthony Burkitt - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 28 min 49 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep064_20090424_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/VvEe7AhQ-1M" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/193#comments Science Society Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:18:51 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 193 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Prof Robert Shepherd and Prof Tony Burkitt explain ear function, hearing loss, and how cochlear implants have improved the lives of many people. Also, bionic interventions in other parts of the body. With science host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Prof RobeUniversity of Melbourne Prof Robert Shepherd and Prof Tony Burkitt explain ear function, hearing loss, and how cochlear implants have improved the lives of many people. Also, bionic interventions in other parts of the body. With science host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Prof Robert Shepherd - Prof Anthony Burkitt - Duration: 28 min 49 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/193http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep064_20090424_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/9FDMXED8do0/191 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Drs Mike Arnold and Martin Gibbs discuss the impact on families of the seemingly unstoppable wave of digital and virtual communications technologies.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Dr Michael Arnold - </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio2"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Dr Martin Gibbs - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 20 min 20 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep063_20090409_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/9FDMXED8do0" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/191#comments Science Society Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:48:56 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 191 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Drs Mike Arnold and Martin Gibbs discuss the impact on families of the seemingly unstoppable wave of digital and virtual communications technologies. Guest Dr Michael Arnold - Dr Martin Gibbs - Duration: 20 min 20 sec Format: Download University of Melbourne Drs Mike Arnold and Martin Gibbs discuss the impact on families of the seemingly unstoppable wave of digital and virtual communications technologies. Guest Dr Michael Arnold - Dr Martin Gibbs - Duration: 20 min 20 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/191http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep063_20090409_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/NbrvJaVFz5M/187 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Biologists Prof Marilyn Renfree and Assoc Prof Andrew Pask talk Tassie Tiger, and explain how the humble mouse has aided genetic understanding of the extinct marsupial, the Thylacine. With host Dr Shane Huntington.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Marilyn Renfree - </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio2"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Assoc Prof Andrew Pask - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 00 hr 24 min 08 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep061_20090313_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/NbrvJaVFz5M" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/187#comments Science Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:19:03 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 187 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Biologists Prof Marilyn Renfree and Assoc Prof Andrew Pask talk Tassie Tiger, and explain how the humble mouse has aided genetic understanding of the extinct marsupial, the Thylacine. With host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Prof Marilyn Renfree - Assoc ProfUniversity of Melbourne Biologists Prof Marilyn Renfree and Assoc Prof Andrew Pask talk Tassie Tiger, and explain how the humble mouse has aided genetic understanding of the extinct marsupial, the Thylacine. With host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Prof Marilyn Renfree - Assoc Prof Andrew Pask - Duration: 00 hr 24 min 08 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/187http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep061_20090313_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/wMT5wTsSrzI/178 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Researchers Assoc Prof Dan Lubman and Prof Ian McGregor discuss latest understanding of the effects of cannabis on brain and behavior.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Assoc Prof Dan Lubman - </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio2"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Iain McGregor - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 32 min 05 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep059_20090213_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/wMT5wTsSrzI" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/178#comments Science Society Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:39:34 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 178 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Researchers Assoc Prof Dan Lubman and Prof Ian McGregor discuss latest understanding of the effects of cannabis on brain and behavior. Guest Assoc Prof Dan Lubman - Prof Iain McGregor - Duration: 32 min 05 sec Format: Download University of Melbourne Researchers Assoc Prof Dan Lubman and Prof Ian McGregor discuss latest understanding of the effects of cannabis on brain and behavior. Guest Assoc Prof Dan Lubman - Prof Iain McGregor - Duration: 32 min 05 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/178http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep059_20090213_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/1PR9NiJciT4/172 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Associate Professor Darren Kelly discusses his research into antifibrotic agents and how they may herald the end of conventional dialysis treatment. With host Dr Shane Huntington.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Darren Kelly - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 17 min 26 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep056_20090102_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/1PR9NiJciT4" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/172#comments Science Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:11:16 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 172 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Associate Professor Darren Kelly discusses his research into antifibrotic agents and how they may herald the end of conventional dialysis treatment. With host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Darren Kelly - Duration: 17 min 26 sec Format: Download University of Melbourne Associate Professor Darren Kelly discusses his research into antifibrotic agents and how they may herald the end of conventional dialysis treatment. With host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Darren Kelly - Duration: 17 min 26 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/172http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep056_20090102_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/EyyV-_bZzF0/170 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Dr Amanda Barnard talks about how scientists measure and address the potential hazards of nanotechnology. With science host Dr Shane Huntington.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Dr Amanda Barnard - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 19 min 53 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep055_20081219_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/EyyV-_bZzF0" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/170#comments Science Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:09:55 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 170 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Dr Amanda Barnard talks about how scientists measure and address the potential hazards of nanotechnology. With science host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Dr Amanda Barnard - Duration: 19 min 53 sec Format: Download University of Melbourne Dr Amanda Barnard talks about how scientists measure and address the potential hazards of nanotechnology. With science host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Dr Amanda Barnard - Duration: 19 min 53 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/170http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep055_20081219_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/tX4SGPWPXeM/168 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Psychiatrist Prof Patrick McGorry discusses how evolving treatment modalities can address disturbing trends of increased mental illness in young adults and adolescents. With host Jacky Angus.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Professor Patrick McGorry - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 18 min 37 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep054_20081205_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/tX4SGPWPXeM" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/168#comments Science Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:36:15 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 168 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Psychiatrist Prof Patrick McGorry discusses how evolving treatment modalities can address disturbing trends of increased mental illness in young adults and adolescents. With host Jacky Angus. Guest Professor Patrick McGorry - Duration: 18 min 37 sec FormUniversity of Melbourne Psychiatrist Prof Patrick McGorry discusses how evolving treatment modalities can address disturbing trends of increased mental illness in young adults and adolescents. With host Jacky Angus. Guest Professor Patrick McGorry - Duration: 18 min 37 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/168http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep054_20081205_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/nXBaiyK3Aog/159 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Dr Belinda Appleton joins science host Dr Shane Huntington to explain what taxonomers do, and recounts her adventures discovering new species of bats.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Dr Belinda Appleton - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 15 min 36 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep051_20081024_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/nXBaiyK3Aog" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/159#comments Science Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:08:52 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 159 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Dr Belinda Appleton joins science host Dr Shane Huntington to explain what taxonomers do, and recounts her adventures discovering new species of bats. Guest Dr Belinda Appleton - Duration: 15 min 36 sec Format: Download University of Melbourne Dr Belinda Appleton joins science host Dr Shane Huntington to explain what taxonomers do, and recounts her adventures discovering new species of bats. Guest Dr Belinda Appleton - Duration: 15 min 36 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/159http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep051_20081024_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/byhx6gqH3kg/155 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Snow Barlow, the University of Melbourne, backgrounds the sharp rise in food prices, and looks at how science and technology may provide solutions in feeding an ever growing global population. Also, Prof Rajinder S. Sidhu from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India, discusses the impact of elevated food prices on Indian society. With Science host, Dr Shane Huntington.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Snow Barlow - </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio2"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Rajinder S. Sidhu - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 26 min 18 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep049_20080926_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/byhx6gqH3kg" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/155#comments Science Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:30:53 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 155 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Prof Snow Barlow, the University of Melbourne, backgrounds the sharp rise in food prices, and looks at how science and technology may provide solutions in feeding an ever growing global population. Also, Prof Rajinder S. Sidhu from Punjab Agricultural UnUniversity of Melbourne Prof Snow Barlow, the University of Melbourne, backgrounds the sharp rise in food prices, and looks at how science and technology may provide solutions in feeding an ever growing global population. Also, Prof Rajinder S. Sidhu from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India, discusses the impact of elevated food prices on Indian society. With Science host, Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Snow Barlow - Rajinder S. Sidhu - Duration: 26 min 18 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/155http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep049_20080926_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/KPqFughMYyU/153 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Professor Ian Anderson discusses contemporary approaches to health research and education for indigenous Australia. We also hear a New Zealand angle from Assoc Prof Papaarangi Reid of the University of Auckland. With host Jacky Angus.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Ian Anderson - </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio2"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Assoc Prof Papaarangi Reid - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 28 min 54 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep048_20080912_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/KPqFughMYyU" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/153#comments Science Society Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:08:23 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 153 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Professor Ian Anderson discusses contemporary approaches to health research and education for indigenous Australia. We also hear a New Zealand angle from Assoc Prof Papaarangi Reid of the University of Auckland. With host Jacky Angus. Guest Prof Ian AndeUniversity of Melbourne Professor Ian Anderson discusses contemporary approaches to health research and education for indigenous Australia. We also hear a New Zealand angle from Assoc Prof Papaarangi Reid of the University of Auckland. With host Jacky Angus. Guest Prof Ian Anderson - Assoc Prof Papaarangi Reid - Duration: 28 min 54 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/153http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep048_20080912_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/lL2WvqJSTGw/151 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Barry Hooper joins Up Close host Shane Huntington to outline emerging technologies for capturing and storing carbon dioxide.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Barry Hooper - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 19 min 35 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep047_20080829_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/lL2WvqJSTGw" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/151#comments Science Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:59:48 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 151 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Barry Hooper joins Up Close host Shane Huntington to outline emerging technologies for capturing and storing carbon dioxide. Guest Barry Hooper - Duration: 19 min 35 sec Format: Download University of Melbourne Barry Hooper joins Up Close host Shane Huntington to outline emerging technologies for capturing and storing carbon dioxide. Guest Barry Hooper - Duration: 19 min 35 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/151http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep047_20080829_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/YbEtD1kGxp4/149 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Nobel Peace Prize winner, Prof David Karoly calculates the human-caused contribution to climate change. With science host Dr Shane Huntington.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof David Karoly - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 23 min 36 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep046_20080815_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/YbEtD1kGxp4" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/149#comments Science Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:39:38 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 149 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Nobel Peace Prize winner, Prof David Karoly calculates the human-caused contribution to climate change. With science host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Prof David Karoly - Duration: 23 min 36 sec Format: Download University of Melbourne Nobel Peace Prize winner, Prof David Karoly calculates the human-caused contribution to climate change. With science host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Prof David Karoly - Duration: 23 min 36 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/149http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep046_20080815_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/d-zKzlZjc3Q/147 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Rachel Webster takes us into the future of cosmology in a quest to discover our universe&#39;s past. With Science host Dr Shane Huntington.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Rachel Webster - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 21 min 54 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep045_20080801_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/d-zKzlZjc3Q" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/147#comments Science Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:46:34 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 147 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Prof Rachel Webster takes us into the future of cosmology in a quest to discover our universe&#39;s past. With Science host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Prof Rachel Webster - Duration: 21 min 54 sec Format: Download University of Melbourne Prof Rachel Webster takes us into the future of cosmology in a quest to discover our universe&#39;s past. With Science host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Prof Rachel Webster - Duration: 21 min 54 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/147http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep045_20080801_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/bO8w31wfHyE/145 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Sidney Bloch speaks to Up Close host Jacky Angus about the development and role of ethics in psychiatric practice as well as in the education of doctors.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Sidney Bloch - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 22 min 40 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep044_20080718_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/bO8w31wfHyE" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/145#comments Science Society Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:10:53 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 145 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Prof Sidney Bloch speaks to Up Close host Jacky Angus about the development and role of ethics in psychiatric practice as well as in the education of doctors. Guest Sidney Bloch - Duration: 22 min 40 sec Format: Download University of Melbourne Prof Sidney Bloch speaks to Up Close host Jacky Angus about the development and role of ethics in psychiatric practice as well as in the education of doctors. Guest Sidney Bloch - Duration: 22 min 40 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/145http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep044_20080718_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/VRGXkRO_rLQ/138 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Peter Scales demystifies the process of recovering potable water from waste water, while Prof David Fox compares the cost of recycling with desalination. With Up Close science host Dr Shane Huntington.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Peter Scales - </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio2"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof David Fox - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 21 min 27 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep041_20080606_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/VRGXkRO_rLQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/138#comments Science Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:34:26 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 138 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Prof Peter Scales demystifies the process of recovering potable water from waste water, while Prof David Fox compares the cost of recycling with desalination. With Up Close science host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Prof Peter Scales - Prof David Fox - DuraUniversity of Melbourne Prof Peter Scales demystifies the process of recovering potable water from waste water, while Prof David Fox compares the cost of recycling with desalination. With Up Close science host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Prof Peter Scales - Prof David Fox - Duration: 21 min 27 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/138http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep041_20080606_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/VNBPbnDp2qo/134 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Online security expert Assoc Prof Chris Leckie looks in depth at the threats and vulnerabilities facing individuals and societies in the networked world. In conversation with Up Close science host Dr Shane Huntington.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Chris Leckie - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 20 min 25 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep039_20080509_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/VNBPbnDp2qo" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/134#comments Science Thu, 08 May 2008 16:43:31 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 134 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Online security expert Assoc Prof Chris Leckie looks in depth at the threats and vulnerabilities facing individuals and societies in the networked world. In conversation with Up Close science host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Chris Leckie - Duration: 20 miUniversity of Melbourne Online security expert Assoc Prof Chris Leckie looks in depth at the threats and vulnerabilities facing individuals and societies in the networked world. In conversation with Up Close science host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Chris Leckie - Duration: 20 min 25 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/134http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep039_20080509_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/ZZc8r7HjRDs/124 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Assoc Prof Sandra Kentish joins Up Close science host Dr Shane Huntington to discuss water desalination as a technology and a controversy -- and its certain growth in our future.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Assoc Prof Sandra Kentish - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 16 min 46 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep035_20080314_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/ZZc8r7HjRDs" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/124#comments Science Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:11:33 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 124 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Assoc Prof Sandra Kentish joins Up Close science host Dr Shane Huntington to discuss water desalination as a technology and a controversy -- and its certain growth in our future. Guest Assoc Prof Sandra Kentish - Duration: 16 min 46 sec Format: Download University of Melbourne Assoc Prof Sandra Kentish joins Up Close science host Dr Shane Huntington to discuss water desalination as a technology and a controversy -- and its certain growth in our future. Guest Assoc Prof Sandra Kentish - Duration: 16 min 46 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/124http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep035_20080314_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/HruGCAuZ3WQ/122 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Assoc Profs Priyan Mendis and Nick Haritos reveal how cities stand up to extreme events like explosive blasts and tsunamis. With Dr Shane Huntington.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Assoc Prof Priyan Mendis - </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio2"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Assoc Prof Nick Haritos - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 16 min 08 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep034_20080229_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/HruGCAuZ3WQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/122#comments Science Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:11:46 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 122 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Assoc Profs Priyan Mendis and Nick Haritos reveal how cities stand up to extreme events like explosive blasts and tsunamis. With Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Assoc Prof Priyan Mendis - Assoc Prof Nick Haritos - Duration: 16 min 08 sec Format: Download University of Melbourne Assoc Profs Priyan Mendis and Nick Haritos reveal how cities stand up to extreme events like explosive blasts and tsunamis. With Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Assoc Prof Priyan Mendis - Assoc Prof Nick Haritos - Duration: 16 min 08 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/122http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep034_20080229_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/PnQH3ajmw_A/120 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Kerry Landman chats with Dr Shane Huntington about how mathematics sheds light on biological phenomena like the growth of cancer cells.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Prof Kerry Landman - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 14 min 45 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep033_20080215_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/PnQH3ajmw_A" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/120#comments Science Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:03:56 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 120 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Prof Kerry Landman chats with Dr Shane Huntington about how mathematics sheds light on biological phenomena like the growth of cancer cells. Guest Prof Kerry Landman - Duration: 14 min 45 sec Format: Download University of Melbourne Prof Kerry Landman chats with Dr Shane Huntington about how mathematics sheds light on biological phenomena like the growth of cancer cells. Guest Prof Kerry Landman - Duration: 14 min 45 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/120http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep033_20080215_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/FH5t-3ESB5U/116 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Dr Rony Duncan discusses the ethical issues surrounding genetic testing of young people. With host Dr Shane Huntington. This episode concludes our &quot;Summer Season of Science&quot;. Up Close will resume its regular programming with the next episode.<br /><br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Dr Rony Duncan - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 13 min 22 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep031_20080118_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/FH5t-3ESB5U" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/116#comments Science Society Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:30:39 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 116 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Dr Rony Duncan discusses the ethical issues surrounding genetic testing of young people. With host Dr Shane Huntington. This episode concludes our &quot;Summer Season of Science&quot;. Up Close will resume its regular programming with the next episode. GUniversity of Melbourne Dr Rony Duncan discusses the ethical issues surrounding genetic testing of young people. With host Dr Shane Huntington. This episode concludes our &quot;Summer Season of Science&quot;. Up Close will resume its regular programming with the next episode. Guest Dr Rony Duncan - Duration: 13 min 22 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/116http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep031_20080118_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/NcF_as5sJvo/110 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Behavioural ecologist Dr Jenny Martin explains how studying Australia&#39;s Mountain Brushtail Possum has helped us understand how ecological change affects animal mating behaviour. This is the second of our &quot;Summer Season of Science&quot; mini series. With Up Close science host Dr Shane Huntington.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Dr Jenny Martin - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 11 min 50 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep030_20080104_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/NcF_as5sJvo" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/110#comments Science Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:14:27 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 110 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Behavioural ecologist Dr Jenny Martin explains how studying Australia&#39;s Mountain Brushtail Possum has helped us understand how ecological change affects animal mating behaviour. This is the second of our &quot;Summer Season of Science&quot; mini seriUniversity of Melbourne Behavioural ecologist Dr Jenny Martin explains how studying Australia&#39;s Mountain Brushtail Possum has helped us understand how ecological change affects animal mating behaviour. This is the second of our &quot;Summer Season of Science&quot; mini series. With Up Close science host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Dr Jenny Martin - Duration: 11 min 50 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/110http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep030_20080104_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/pTwiuGa4ELY/108 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Chemical Engineer Dr Ray Dagastine explains the crucial role of emulsions and surfactants in everyday items like shampoo and ice cream. The first of our special &quot;Up Close Summer Season of Science&quot;. With host Dr Shane Huntington.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Dr Ray Dagastine - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 12 min 15 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep029_20071221_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/pTwiuGa4ELY" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/108#comments Science Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:11:15 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 108 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Chemical Engineer Dr Ray Dagastine explains the crucial role of emulsions and surfactants in everyday items like shampoo and ice cream. The first of our special &quot;Up Close Summer Season of Science&quot;. With host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Dr Ray DaUniversity of Melbourne Chemical Engineer Dr Ray Dagastine explains the crucial role of emulsions and surfactants in everyday items like shampoo and ice cream. The first of our special &quot;Up Close Summer Season of Science&quot;. With host Dr Shane Huntington. Guest Dr Ray Dagastine - Duration: 12 min 15 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/108http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep029_20071221_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/ziC6LgtIrOg/105 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summary"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Post-natal, or perinatal, depression is found beyond the wealthy, Europeanised societies with which this phenomenon is usually associated. In this podcast, Assoc Prof Jane Fisher of the Key Centre for Women&#39;s Health discusses PND and its incidence in poorer countries, especially Vietnam. With host Sian Prior.<br /></p></div> </div> </div> <b>Guest </b> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Assoc Prof Jane Fisher - </p></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-short-bio2"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Dr Tran Tuan - </p></div> </div> </div> <br /><p> Duration: 28 min 17 sec</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: </p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep028_20071207_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/ziC6LgtIrOg" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/105#comments Science Society Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:40:18 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 105 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Post-natal, or perinatal, depression is found beyond the wealthy, Europeanised societies with which this phenomenon is usually associated. In this podcast, Assoc Prof Jane Fisher of the Key Centre for Women&#39;s Health discusses PND and its incidence inUniversity of Melbourne Post-natal, or perinatal, depression is found beyond the wealthy, Europeanised societies with which this phenomenon is usually associated. In this podcast, Assoc Prof Jane Fisher of the Key Centre for Women&#39;s Health discusses PND and its incidence in poorer countries, especially Vietnam. With host Sian Prior. Guest Assoc Prof Jane Fisher - Dr Tran Tuan - Duration: 28 min 17 sec Format: Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/105http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep028_20071207_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/R9l7iIDI6yY/25 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p> <em>Prof Nigel Stork talks to podcast host Dr Shane Huntington about the crisis of global extinction of species, its bio-historical backdrop, and a future of reduced diversity. </em> </p> <strong>Guest:</strong> Prof Nigel Stork, School of Natural Resource Management<br /> <p> <strong>Topic: </strong>Global Extinction of Species </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Duration: 19 min 39 sec</p> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: MP3</p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep025_20071026_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/R9l7iIDI6yY" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/25#comments Science Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:23:31 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 96 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Prof Nigel Stork talks to podcast host Dr Shane Huntington about the crisis of global extinction of species, its bio-historical backdrop, and a future of reduced diversity. Guest: Prof Nigel Stork, School of Natural Resource Management Topic: Global ExtiUniversity of Melbourne Prof Nigel Stork talks to podcast host Dr Shane Huntington about the crisis of global extinction of species, its bio-historical backdrop, and a future of reduced diversity. Guest: Prof Nigel Stork, School of Natural Resource Management Topic: Global Extinction of Species Duration: 19 min 39 sec Format: MP3 Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/25http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep025_20071026_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/W5k0xWOsdU4/20 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p> <em>Professor Rick Roush examines the realities and myths around Genetically Modified (GM) or transgenic Crops. With Dr Shane Huntington.<br /> </em> </p> <strong>Guest:</strong> Professor Rick Roush, Dean, Faculty of Land and Food Resources.<br /> <p> <br /> <strong>Topic: </strong>Genetically modified crops: the wheat from the chaff </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Duration: 26 min 43 sec</p> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: MP3</p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep020_20070817_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/W5k0xWOsdU4" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/20#comments Science Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:49:30 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 74 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Professor Rick Roush examines the realities and myths around Genetically Modified (GM) or transgenic Crops. With Dr Shane Huntington. Guest: Professor Rick Roush, Dean, Faculty of Land and Food Resources. Topic: Genetically modified crops: the wheat fromUniversity of Melbourne Professor Rick Roush examines the realities and myths around Genetically Modified (GM) or transgenic Crops. With Dr Shane Huntington. Guest: Professor Rick Roush, Dean, Faculty of Land and Food Resources. Topic: Genetically modified crops: the wheat from the chaff Duration: 26 min 43 sec Format: MP3 Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/20http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep020_20070817_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/yuR3L7noJbg/73 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p> <em>Prof Loane Skene and Assoc Prof Jim Black discuss the debate on medical informatics with Sian Prior<br /> </em> </p> <strong>Guests:</strong><br /> <p> Professor Loane Skene, Chair of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, and Professor of Law at the Melbourne Law School and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences<br /> Assoc Prof Jim Black, Epidemiologist and Public Health Physician at the Nossal Institute for Global Health </p> <p> <strong>Topic:</strong> Individual Privacy vs Public Benefit in Health (Medical) Informatics </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Duration: 30 min 32 sec</p> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: MP3</p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep019_20070803_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/yuR3L7noJbg" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/73#comments Science Society Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:26:42 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 73 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Prof Loane Skene and Assoc Prof Jim Black discuss the debate on medical informatics with Sian Prior Guests: Professor Loane Skene, Chair of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, and Professor of Law at the Melbourne Law School and the Faculty of Medicine, University of Melbourne Prof Loane Skene and Assoc Prof Jim Black discuss the debate on medical informatics with Sian Prior Guests: Professor Loane Skene, Chair of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, and Professor of Law at the Melbourne Law School and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Assoc Prof Jim Black, Epidemiologist and Public Health Physician at the Nossal Institute for Global Health Topic: Individual Privacy vs Public Benefit in Health (Medical) Informatics Duration: 30 min 32 sec Format: MP3 Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/73http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep019_20070803_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/rmstL_SN1pA/18 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p> <em>Professor Margot Prior discusses the latest research into autism spectrum disorder, its effects on sufferers and their families, and the latest developments on diagnosis and treatment.</em> </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> <br /> <strong>Guest:</strong> Professor Margot Prior, AO from the School of Behavioural Science<br /> <strong>Topic: </strong>Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Updated Look </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Duration: 25 min 29 sec</p> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: MP3</p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep018_20070720_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/rmstL_SN1pA" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/18#comments Science Society Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:06:08 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 72 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Professor Margot Prior discusses the latest research into autism spectrum disorder, its effects on sufferers and their families, and the latest developments on diagnosis and treatment. &nbsp; Guest: Professor Margot Prior, AO from the School of BehaviourUniversity of Melbourne Professor Margot Prior discusses the latest research into autism spectrum disorder, its effects on sufferers and their families, and the latest developments on diagnosis and treatment. &nbsp; Guest: Professor Margot Prior, AO from the School of Behavioural Science Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Updated Look Duration: 25 min 29 sec Format: MP3 Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/18http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep018_20070720_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/qbRDuZhLG0U/15 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><div id="content-wrap-around-image"> <strong>Guests:</strong><br /> Associate Professor John Fitzgerald <br /> Dr Frances Bramwell </div> <p> <strong>Topic:</strong> Crystal Meth: Myths and Realities </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Duration: 26 min 44 sec</p> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: MP3</p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep015_20070608_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/qbRDuZhLG0U" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/15#comments Science Society Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:51:38 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 47 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Guests: Associate Professor John Fitzgerald Dr Frances Bramwell Topic: Crystal Meth: Myths and Realities Duration: 26 min 44 sec Format: MP3 Download University of Melbourne Guests: Associate Professor John Fitzgerald Dr Frances Bramwell Topic: Crystal Meth: Myths and Realities Duration: 26 min 44 sec Format: MP3 Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/15http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep015_20070608_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/TRRaUdyosZQ/13 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><div id="content-wrap-around-image"> <em>Dr Andrea Whittaker explores the phenomenon of medical tourism in Asia with Sian Prior. Dr Whittaker also talks about her research in illegal abortions in Thailand.</em> </div> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> <br /> <strong>Guest:</strong> Dr Andrea Whittaker from Asia Institute<br /> <strong>Topic: </strong>Medical Tourism in Asia </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Duration: 20 min 58 sec</p> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: MP3</p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep013_20070511_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/TRRaUdyosZQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/13#comments Science Society Thu, 10 May 2007 17:08:26 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 45 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Dr Andrea Whittaker explores the phenomenon of medical tourism in Asia with Sian Prior. Dr Whittaker also talks about her research in illegal abortions in Thailand. &nbsp; Guest: Dr Andrea Whittaker from Asia Institute Topic: Medical Tourism in Asia DuraUniversity of Melbourne Dr Andrea Whittaker explores the phenomenon of medical tourism in Asia with Sian Prior. Dr Whittaker also talks about her research in illegal abortions in Thailand. &nbsp; Guest: Dr Andrea Whittaker from Asia Institute Topic: Medical Tourism in Asia Duration: 20 min 58 sec Format: MP3 Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/13http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep013_20070511_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/rlnWgdtYkkU/12 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><em>Assoc Prof Phil Batterham and Prof Derek Russell describe how genetics, proteomics, chemistry and field work join forces in the war against the cotton bollworm - a 5 billion dollar pest that is the scourge of farmers from Australia to Africa.</em> <p> <strong>Guests:</strong><br /> Associate Professor Phil Batterham <br /> Professor Derek Russell </p> <p> <strong>Topic:</strong> War Against the Cotton Bollworm </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Duration: 26 min 34 sec</p> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: MP3</p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep012_20070427_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/rlnWgdtYkkU" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/12#comments Science Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:46:12 +1000 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 44 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Assoc Prof Phil Batterham and Prof Derek Russell describe how genetics, proteomics, chemistry and field work join forces in the war against the cotton bollworm - a 5 billion dollar pest that is the scourge of farmers from Australia to Africa. Guests: AssUniversity of Melbourne Assoc Prof Phil Batterham and Prof Derek Russell describe how genetics, proteomics, chemistry and field work join forces in the war against the cotton bollworm - a 5 billion dollar pest that is the scourge of farmers from Australia to Africa. Guests: Associate Professor Phil Batterham Professor Derek Russell Topic: War Against the Cotton Bollworm Duration: 26 min 34 sec Format: MP3 Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/12http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep012_20070427_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/WbGIIGoHolc/9 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p> <em>Dr Steven Holloway discusses research into canine DNA and its applications with Science Host, Dr Shane Huntington</em> </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> <strong>Guest:</strong> Dr Steven Holloway from the Faculty of Veterinary Science.<br /> <strong>Topic: </strong>Canine DNA research and its applications </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Duration: 19 min 08 sec</p> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: MP3</p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep009_20070319_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/WbGIIGoHolc" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/9#comments Science Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:15:48 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 41 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Dr Steven Holloway discusses research into canine DNA and its applications with Science Host, Dr Shane Huntington &nbsp; &nbsp; Guest: Dr Steven Holloway from the Faculty of Veterinary Science. Topic: Canine DNA research and its applications Duration: 19University of Melbourne Dr Steven Holloway discusses research into canine DNA and its applications with Science Host, Dr Shane Huntington &nbsp; &nbsp; Guest: Dr Steven Holloway from the Faculty of Veterinary Science. Topic: Canine DNA research and its applications Duration: 19 min 08 sec Format: MP3 Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/9http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep009_20070319_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/6no9_bKjkEw/7 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><div id="content-wrap-around-image"> <em>Professor David Jamieson discusses Quantum Computing, the new frontier in computer design, with Science host, Dr Shane Huntington. </em> </div> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> <strong>Guest:</strong> Professor David Jamieson, Director of the Melbourne node of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Technology<strong><br /> Topic:</strong> A Quantum Leap in Computing </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Duration: 22 min 59 sec</p> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: MP3</p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep007_20070215_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/6no9_bKjkEw" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/7#comments Science Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:10:13 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 39 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Professor David Jamieson discusses Quantum Computing, the new frontier in computer design, with Science host, Dr Shane Huntington. &nbsp; &nbsp; Guest: Professor David Jamieson, Director of the Melbourne node of the Australian Research Council Centre of University of Melbourne Professor David Jamieson discusses Quantum Computing, the new frontier in computer design, with Science host, Dr Shane Huntington. &nbsp; &nbsp; Guest: Professor David Jamieson, Director of the Melbourne node of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Technology Topic: A Quantum Leap in Computing Duration: 22 min 59 sec Format: MP3 Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/7http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_ep007_20070215_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/Qmy1xUtnjYk/6 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><div id="content-wrap-around-image"> <em>Professor Nancy Millis and Professor John Langford discuss the need for radical changes in water management in Australia with Jacky Angus.</em> <p> <strong>Guests:</strong><br /> Emeritus Professor Nancy Millis AC MBE, Microbiologist and pioneer in fermentation technology in Australia<br /> Professor John Langford AM, Director of the Melbourne Water Research Centre </p> </div> <p> <strong>Topic:</strong> The need for radical changes in water management in Australia. </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Duration: 24 min 54 sec</p> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: MP3</p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_episode006_20061207_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/Qmy1xUtnjYk" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/6#comments Science Society Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:18:50 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 38 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Professor Nancy Millis and Professor John Langford discuss the need for radical changes in water management in Australia with Jacky Angus. Guests: Emeritus Professor Nancy Millis AC MBE, Microbiologist and pioneer in fermentation technology in Australia University of Melbourne Professor Nancy Millis and Professor John Langford discuss the need for radical changes in water management in Australia with Jacky Angus. Guests: Emeritus Professor Nancy Millis AC MBE, Microbiologist and pioneer in fermentation technology in Australia Professor John Langford AM, Director of the Melbourne Water Research Centre Topic: The need for radical changes in water management in Australia. Duration: 24 min 54 sec Format: MP3 Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/6http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_episode006_20061207_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/aPNT60DWw-A/5 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p> <em>Professor Graham Brown discusses the resurgence of malaria, and the role of the Nossal Institute of Global Health in the war on malaria and other global health problems. </em> </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> <strong>Guest:</strong> Professor Graham Brown, Foundation Director of the Nossal Institute of Global Health<br /> <strong>Topic:</strong> Malaria Resurgent </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Duration: 18 min 07 sec</p> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: MP3</p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_episode005_20061124_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/aPNT60DWw-A" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/5#comments Science Society Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:11:29 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 37 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Professor Graham Brown discusses the resurgence of malaria, and the role of the Nossal Institute of Global Health in the war on malaria and other global health problems. &nbsp; Guest: Professor Graham Brown, Foundation Director of the Nossal Institute ofUniversity of Melbourne Professor Graham Brown discusses the resurgence of malaria, and the role of the Nossal Institute of Global Health in the war on malaria and other global health problems. &nbsp; Guest: Professor Graham Brown, Foundation Director of the Nossal Institute of Global Health Topic: Malaria Resurgent Duration: 18 min 07 sec Format: MP3 Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/5http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_episode005_20061124_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/XAMoDFb54-E/4 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><div id="content-wrap-around-image"> <em>Professor Loane Skene and Professor Peter Rathjen discuss the debate on stem cell research with Jacky Angus</em> </div> <p> <strong>Guests:</strong><br /> Professor Loane Skene, President of the Academic Board of the University of Melbourne, a member of the Council of the University, and Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University.<br /> Professor Peter Rathjen, Dean of Science </p> <p> <strong>Topic:</strong> Stem Cell Research </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Duration: 27 min 00 sec</p> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: MP3</p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_episode004_20061115_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/XAMoDFb54-E" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/4#comments Science Society Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:30:52 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 36 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Professor Loane Skene and Professor Peter Rathjen discuss the debate on stem cell research with Jacky Angus Guests: Professor Loane Skene, President of the Academic Board of the University of Melbourne, a member of the Council of the University, and Pro University of Melbourne Professor Loane Skene and Professor Peter Rathjen discuss the debate on stem cell research with Jacky Angus Guests: Professor Loane Skene, President of the Academic Board of the University of Melbourne, a member of the Council of the University, and Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University. Professor Peter Rathjen, Dean of Science Topic: Stem Cell Research Duration: 27 min 00 sec Format: MP3 Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/4http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_episode004_20061115_128kbps.mp3 http://feeds.unimelb.edu.au/~r/upclosescience/~3/lLvbUkuzSJc/35 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><div id="content-wrap-around-image"> <em>Associate Professor Martin Sevior speaks with Jacky Angus and weighs up nuclear power in an energy-hungry and rapidly warming world. </em> </div> <p> <strong>Guest:</strong> Assoicate Professor Martin Sevior, School of Physics.<br /> <strong>Topic:</strong> Nuclear power: Cure or Curse </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Duration: 19 min 38 sec</p> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-format"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Format: MP3</p></div> </div> </div> <br /> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-download"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_episode003_20061101_128kbps.mp3">Download</a></div> </div> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/upclosescience/~4/lLvbUkuzSJc" height="1" width="1"/> http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/35#comments Science Thu, 02 Nov 2006 12:07:58 +1100 up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) 35 at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au no Associate Professor Martin Sevior speaks with Jacky Angus and weighs up nuclear power in an energy-hungry and rapidly warming world. Guest: Assoicate Professor Martin Sevior, School of Physics. Topic: Nuclear power: Cure or Curse Duration: 19 min 38 sec University of Melbourne Associate Professor Martin Sevior speaks with Jacky Angus and weighs up nuclear power in an energy-hungry and rapidly warming world. Guest: Assoicate Professor Martin Sevior, School of Physics. Topic: Nuclear power: Cure or Curse Duration: 19 min 38 sec Format: MP3 Download university,melbourne,podcast,up,close,science,biomedicine,engineering,research,analyses,analysishttp://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/35http://media-download.unimelb.edu.au/media/mp3/upclose/128kbps/upclose_episode003_20061101_128kbps.mp3 © University of Melbourne, 2009University of Melbournenonadult