That's What I Call Science!

We sit down with Thomas Verne, a Masters researcher at the Tasmanian Institute for Agriculture, to talk about his work developing probiotics that protect potatoes from disease. We also dig into his path from drought science to plant microbiology, and what it's like being part of the Young Tassie Scientists program. 
Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod
Thank you to the whole TWICS team for the incredible behind-the-scenes volunteering every week! 
Host: Dr Olly Dove (Insta: ols_dove)
Co-Host: Tegan Clark
Production: Dr Hannah Moore (@volcanohannah)
Media & Promotion: Emma Hamasaki (@EmmaHamasaki)

We kick off our Young Tassie Scientists series with marine ecologist Paula Ruiz, a PhD candidate at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), University of Tasmania. 
Paula shares her journey from Colombia to Australia and the experiences that inspired her passion for ocean conservation. We explore her research into reef recovery along Australia's east coast, investigating how marine heatwaves, sea urchin grazing, and algal turf communities influence the loss and potential recovery of kelp forests. 
Paula discusses the importance of science communication, inspiring the next generation of scientists, and why healthy marine ecosystems are essential for our future.

Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod
Thank you to the whole TWICS team for the incredible behind-the-scenes volunteering every week!
Host: Dr Olly Dove (Insta: ols_dove)
Co-Host: Tegan Clark
Production: Dr Hannah Moore (@volcanohannah)
Media & Promotion: Zi Yi Kho.

Dr Margaux Didion-Gency grew up playing in the forest, building tree houses and as an adult she hangs out in forests, shrublands and very hot climate chambers to study how plants respond to climate change. 
Recording in the middle of a heatwave in Europe, in this very topical episode we hear about Margaux’s research into what happens when plants get too hot. 
Listen to learn about Margaux’s exciting new research into how leaf shape influences plant heat tolerance and how this changes when heat and drought are combined. Margaux takes us on a journey from the  conception of a hypothesis, through the design and execution of an experiment and interpretation of the results. 
Join us for fascinating stories of how plants adapt to heat, bookended by Marguax’s journey through science and her dreams for the future. 

Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod
Thank you to the whole TWICS team for the incredible behind-the-scenes volunteering every week! 
Host: Dr Kate Johnson (@kateplantphys.bsky.social)
Production: Dr Meredith Castles (@MeredithCastles)
Media & Promotion: Georgia Stewart (Insta: plutoisstillcool)

During her final week in the UK, Olly had the pleasure of visiting The National Museum of Computing in Bletchley. There, she chatted with four volunteers about what visitors can see at the museum, as well as their own experiences in computing and electrical engineering.
The museum houses computer models from the very early days of computing, including those far larger than Olly herself!

Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod
Thank you to the whole TWICS team for the incredible behind-the-scenes volunteering every week! 
Host: Dr Olly Dove (Insta: ols_dove)
Production: Dr Olly Dove (Insta: ols_dove)
Media & Promotion: Emma Hamasaki (@EmmaHamasaki)

A long, long time ago in a university far away, TWICS host Olly studied Zoology alongside adventurer Kate Lacey. Kate’s career would take her across the world to places like the Amazon, South Africa, and beyond. 
On her recent trip to the UK, Olly caught up with Kate to hear about her career in ecology, including Kate’s involvement with the recent reintroduction of pine martens to southwest England. 

Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod

Thank you to the whole TWICS team for the incredible behind-the-scenes volunteering every week!

Host: Dr Olly Dove (Insta: ols_dove)
Production: Dr Simin Salarpour
Media & Promotion: Zi Yi Kho.