Enjoying your summer break?
Whether you’re relaxing, working or road tripping, podcasts are great to have on in the background. They can open your mind to new ideas and teach you a thing or two about a research topic or area of discussion.
If you’re looking for something new and interesting to get stuck into, why not tune into some of Curtin’s recent podcast episodes that tackle topics around Covid’s effect on the brain, the impact of climate change on Australia’s iconic echidna and more.
The best part: they’re free to listen to and feature a plethora of Curtin’s very own highly respected and well-known researchers.
#119 Energy transition
As our planet grapples with the urgent realities of climate change, the transition to sustainable energy solutions becomes pivotal. But how do we make this transition just, inclusive, and effective?
In this episode, host Alex Foot is joined by two Curtin professors, Professor Peta Ashworth OAM and Professor Petra Tschakert. They break down the complex layers of the energy humanities, the changes in public attitudes towards energy and the need for an equitable energy shift.
#117 Echidnas
As one of the world’s rarest mammals, the iconic echidna has developed surprising ways to adapt to a warming climate.
In this episode, host David Karsten was joined by Dr Christine Cooper from Curtin’s School of Molecular and Life Sciences to discuss the unique traits of echidnas and what the future holds.
#115 Brain trauma and sport
Traumatic brain injuries are becoming more widely discussed, with more sports stars revealing their health issues after repeated episodes of concussion. But what about the lesser injuries, which cumulatively may have a profound effect on the brain?
In this episode, host Sarah Taillier chatted with Dr Sarah Hellewell, a leading international expert in the area of traumatic brain injury to discuss the causes of brain trauma from sports, as well as the effects of COVID-19 on the brain, and progress on new treatments to lessen or reverse brain damage.
#112 Cyber warfare
In the face of cyber threats, how do nations & organisations safeguard personal data & secure the digital systems we rely on?
In this episode, host David Karsten is joined by Dr Nickson Karie, a cybersecurity and forensics expert to discuss the looming threat of cyberattacks, the potential impacts of cyberwarfare on a nation, and what we can all do to keep our information safe in cyberspace.
Happy listening!
The Future Of is a Curtin-powered podcast where you can hear experts share how their research is shaping the future for the better. Tune into all episodes via Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts.
