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Diffusion Science radio

Hosted by Ian Woolf

Episodes

1102

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN

About the show

If you like a good, broad mix of Science - new science, hard science, pop science, historical science and very silly science, listen to Diffusion.

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June 7, 2026

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

May 31, 2026

What's Up With Gravity - part 1

From 2002: Listen to Adam Mark reporting on the latest in ejaculation research. Chris Stewart presents part 1 of What's Up With Gravity. News of Mexican wave maths, Euro corrosion, and artificial rabbit penises by Chris Stewart. Hosted by Adam Mark. Produced and panelled by Lachlan Whatmore Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts

May 24, 2026

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 17, 2026

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 10, 2026

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, 2026

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 3, 2026

Fake Fruit Flies

Listen to news of self-watering fungi, and a fruit fly brain copied into a computer, hooked up to a pretend body, living in a simulated world. Produced and hosted by Ian Woolf Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts

April 26, 2026

Nanotech Pubs

From 2008: Listen to Nanotechnologist Michael Ford explain how to make matter do whatever you wish, Marc West goes on a pub crawl of science-related pubs in London, News of a PhD theses interprative dances competition, and make your brain grow. Presented by Nick Evershed, Produced by Ian Woolf. Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts

April 19, 2026

Brain Computers

Listen to news of 3D printed brain interfaces, Neural computers, brain-computer-interface speech, AI gets its own computer, and night-time solar power. Hosted and produced by Ian Woolf Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts

April 12, 2026

Zapping nanoparticles frees minds

From 2008: Victoria Bond finds out if the Large Hadron Collider destroyed the world, Ian Woolf talks to Professor Mike Cortie about zapping gold nanoparticles to cure mind-control parasites, News by Patrick Rubie: King Tut's foetuses, solar power at night, smart bricks, dandelion rubber Hosted and produced by Ian Woolf Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts

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