Diffusion Science radio
Diffusion Science radio
Ian Woolf
If you like a good, broad mix of Science - new science, hard science, pop science, historical science and very silly science, listen to Diffusion.
AI's Obsessions - part 2
The US plans to return to the Moon in 2028, but China might beat them if Space companies can't meet the deadline. Claude AI has an ethics attack and throws a tantrum, News that a new ChatGPT model hacks out of its test environment and into another company's computer. produced and hosted by Ian Wool Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts
Jul 19
Young Scientists
Listen to Jack, Riley and Flynn talk about their new way way to lift water ten metres using a tiny fraction of the power of a mechanical pump, using bubbles. produced and hosted by Ian Wool Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts
Jul 12
AI's Obsessions - part 1
Listen to ChatGPT's obsession with Goblins. News of AI being banned, unbanned, and data centre deals. produced and hosted by Ian Wool Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts
Jul 5
Quantum solar martian lunar prawn history
From 2001: Quantum history by David Blank, Martian meteorites by Ian Woolf, Well-bred prawns by Tim Baynes, Rats keep their hair on by Deanna Coleman, Solar eruptions by Tim Baynes, Asian gpsy moths by Gina Sartore, Lunar illusion by Tim Baynes, News of dry ants, Encounter 2001, and tarantulas for your heart by Deanna Coleman Presented by Tim Baynes, co-produced by Deanna Coleman and Gina Sartore, Upscaled by Ian Woolf Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts
Jun 28
Self Recognising Reactors
From the 2000 archives: listen to how we recognise ourselves by Gina Sartore, Ian Woolf interviews Robert Robinson about the replacement reactor at Lucas Heights, Mad Cow disease by Adam Mark, News of coral, children's view of scientists, and Iridium, by Ben Cole. Presented by Deanna Coleman. Produced by Gina Sartore and panelled by Ian Woolf Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts
Jun 14
What's Up With Gravity - part 2
From 2002: Listen to Adam Mark reporting on the latest in sleep research. Chris Stewart presents part 2 of What's Up With Gravity. News of Antimatter and blooming genes by Amada Hamilton, News of cancer connections and medium black holes by Gina Sartore Presented by Gina Sartore. Produced Chris Stewart and panelled by Lachlan Whatmore Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts
Jun 7
Fijian Iguana, and ABC TV Science axed
From 2000: Listen to Adam Mark speak with Candice Webb about the Fijian Crested Iguana, The Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre, and a Panel discussion about the Federal government attack on the ABC. Hosted by Ian Woolf Produced by Chris Brown and Deanna Coleman Panelled by anonymous Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts
May 24
Fungi, Cats and Drugs
From 2002: Tim Baynes interviews Dr Virgina Shepherd about Fungi. Gina Sartore reports on research on methamphetamines and the immune system of cats, and the effect on the researcher, and then opens the microphone to discussion on the subject with Tim and Chris. Presented by Chris Stewart. Produced by Tim Baynes, and panelled by Gina Sartore. Edited by Ian Woolf Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts
May 17
Life affects health, and Sea Sponges
From 2002: Presented by Tim Baynes. News by Tim. Gina Sartore reports from the Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine, about how life events affect health. Lachlan Whatmore gives a guided tour of the insides and outsides of sea sponges. Produced by Lachlan Whatmore with technical support by Gina Sartore. (Music originally broadcast in the show, removed for copyright reasons)
May 14
Hantavirus Hijinks
Listen to the science of Andes hantavirus, how it spreads, and why its important not to confuse it with other hantaviruses.In Budget news, CSIRO gets more money but cuts more scientists and research. Produced and hosted by Ian Woolf Support Diffusion by making a contribution CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts
May 10
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