The Battle Against Buffel Grass

Alcohol 101

Alcohol has been central to culture, art and societies for thousands of years. How far we’ve come to vomiting in a bin somewhere in Northbridge.  In this episode, host Morgan Knoxlee introduces three Particle stories, written by Emily Evans, Thomas Crow and Alex Dook and read by Cat Williams. Where did alcohol come from, is the ‘seal’ a real thing, should we cut back our drinking and can we really help the climate crisis by cracking open a cold one? For more stories like this, visit particle.scitech.org.au

Are the enhanced games enhancing sport?

Step aside Olympic Games, a much smaller, potentially more dangerous worldwide sporting event is upon us. Enter: the Enhanced Games.  Join host Morgan Knoxlee as we seek to understand what the Enhanced Games are, and what it could mean for sport.  The article in this episode was written by Owen Cumming and read by Cat Williams.  For more stories like this, visit particle.scitech.org.au

The Battle Against Buffel Grass

Invasive species are a known threat to biodiversity in Australia. But lesser known is the humble Buffel grass. Buffel's threat is equal to that of feral cat and fox predation, so why isn't it better known? Introduced over a century ago, Buffel can spread rapidly and is currently threatening not only Aussie animals and biodiversity, but it’s also threatening connection to Country. Join host, Morgan Knoxlee as we delve into why Buffel grass is such a threat, what sort of impacts it's having and what Australia is doing about it. The article was written and read by Cat Williams.  For more stories like this, visit particle.scitech.org.au

The Pasta Paradox: Unravelling the Mysteries of Maths

The word ‘maths’ means a lot of things for a lot of different people. In this episode, host Morgan Knoxlee introduces three Particle stories, written by Owen Cumming and Kassandra Zaza, and read by Cat Williams. The sum of these three great stories might divide you. We hope you have a good time(s) listening and maybe enjoy a take-away while you’re at it. So, what is maths, how does it work, and how can it really be applied to pasta? For more stories like this, visitparticle.scitech.org.au Takeaways: Maths is not merely a collection of numbers; it's a profound language that helps us describe the universe's complexities. Understanding maths can lead us to appreciate its beauty, from the Fibonacci sequence in nature to the patterns in our everyday lives. Every pasta shape is engineered with mathematical precision, designed for optimal sauce retention and culinary delight. The journey through mathematics is akin to exploring philosophy, where each concept builds upon the last, revealing layers of understanding. Links referenced in this episode: * particle.scitech.org [https://particle.scitech.org]

How do you interview a plant?

While Word for Word is on break, we’re bringing you an episode from The Particle Podcast [https://particle.scitech.org.au/podcast/how-do-you-wash-a-root/]where big ideas meet curious minds. In this conversation, we explore the world of science communication. What is it, really? Why does it matter? And how can we make science more relatable, more accessible… and maybe even more fun? Whether you’re a science nerd, a teacher, a researcher, or just someone who loves a good yarn, this episode for you. Tune in now, right here in the Word for Word feed.