Speeding and saving time; the ancient lives of Egyptian princesses; and the latest trends in the Orca community. This week, we talk about some recent stories that stirred up conversation in the office.

Links to today’s stories:

What is speeding costing you every day?

Ancient Egyptian princesses knew how to use the daggers and bows they were buried with

Orcas ram one of the world’s heaviest fish so hard it explodes

 

Also mentioned:

The car you passed will always catch up with you thanks to 'Friday the 13th' rule

Killer whales were killing boats


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OFF EMBARGO PODCAST: In a world awash with misinformation, the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) takes you behind the scenes on what it takes to make reliable science information a breeze to read, watch, and listen to in the news.

Tune in to get a look at interesting stuff that’s just off embargo, hear insightful interviews with scientists and journalists, and find out what goes on in the AusSMC office to ensure credible science hits the headlines. We’re giving you the stories behind the stories. 

Hosted by Olivia Henry and Steven Mew.

Off Embargo is the official podcast of the Australian Science Media Centre. 
AusSMC website: https://www.smc.org.au/
Scimex, AusSMC’s Science News Portal: https://scimex.org
Instagram: http://instagram.com/aussmc

Made possible through a Science Engagement Grant from Inspiring South Australia: http://inspiringsa.org.au/

Music by Nathan Hui-Yi
Instagram: @nathanhuiyi
TikTok: @nathanhuiyi
Spotify: Nathan Hui-Yi
YouTube: Nathan Hui-Yi
Website: nathanhuiyi.com

Edited by Steph Hefferan https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-heff/
Executive Producer: Justin McArthur https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthur/
Friends of the P. Zinner Network https://www.pzinner.com.au/

Speeding and saving time; the ancient lives of Egyptian princesses; and the latest trends in the Orca community. This week, we talk about some recent stories that stirred up conversation in the office.
Links to today&rsquo;s stories:
<a href="https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/what-is-speeding-costing-you-every-day">What is speeding costing you every day?</a>
<a href="https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/ancient-egyptian-princesses-knew-how-to-use-the-bows-they-were-buried-with">Ancient Egyptian princesses knew how to use the daggers and bows they were buried with</a> <a href="https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/orcas-ram-one-of-the-worlds-heaviest-fish-so-hard-it-explodes">Orcas ram one of the world&rsquo;s heaviest fish so hard it explodes</a>
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Also mentioned:
<a href="https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/the-car-you-passed-will-always-catch-up-with-you-thanks-to-friday-the-13th-rule">The car you passed will always catch up with you thanks to 'Friday the 13th' rule</a>
<a href="https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/the-aussmcs-top-10-weird-science-stories-2023">Killer whales were killing boats</a>
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OFF EMBARGO PODCAST: In a world awash with misinformation, the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) takes you behind the scenes on what it takes to make reliable science information a breeze to read, watch, and listen to in the news.
Tune in to get a look at interesting stuff that&rsquo;s just off&nbsp;embargo, hear insightful interviews with scientists&nbsp;and journalists, and find out what goes on in the&nbsp;AusSMC office to ensure credible science hits the&nbsp;headlines. We&rsquo;re giving you the stories behind the&nbsp;stories.&nbsp;
Hosted by <a href="https://instagram.com/heyojaye">Olivia Henry</a> and Steven Mew.
Off Embargo is the official podcast of the Australian Science Media Centre.&nbsp; AusSMC website: <a href="https://www.smc.org.au/">https://www.smc.org.au/</a> Scimex, AusSMC&rsquo;s Science News Portal: <a href="https://scimex.org">https://scimex.org</a> Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/aussmc">http://instagram.com/aussmc</a>
Made possible through a Science Engagement Grant from Inspiring South Australia: <a href="http://inspiringsa.org.au/">http://inspiringsa.org.au/</a>
Music by Nathan Hui-Yi Instagram: @nathanhuiyi TikTok: @nathanhuiyi Spotify: Nathan Hui-Yi YouTube: Nathan Hui-Yi Website: <a href="nathanhuiyi.com">nathanhuiyi.com</a>
Edited by Steph Hefferan <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-heff/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-heff/</a> Executive Producer: Justin McArthur <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthur/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthur/</a> Friends of the P. Zinner Network&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pzinner.com.au/">https://www.pzinner.com.au/</a>

In a world awash with misinformation, the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) takes you behind the scenes on what it takes to make reliable science information a breeze to read, watch, and listen to in the news.

Tune in to get a look at interesting stuff that’s just off embargo, hear insightful interviews with scientists and journalists, and find out what goes on in the AusSMC office to ensure credible science hits the headlines. We’re giving you the stories behind the stories. 

Hosted by Olivia Henry and Steven Mew.

Off Embargo is the official podcast of the Australian Science Media Centre. 
AusSMC website: https://www.smc.org.au/
Scimex, AusSMC’s Science News Portal: https://scimex.org
Instagram: http://instagram.com/aussmc

Made possible through a Science Engagement Grant from Inspiring South Australia: http://inspiringsa.org.au/

Music by Nathan Hui-Yi
Instagram: @nathanhuiyi
TikTok: @nathanhuiyi
Spotify: Nathan Hui-Yi
YouTube: Nathan Hui-Yi
Website: nathanhuiyi.com

Edited by Steph Hefferan https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-heff/
Friends of the P. Zinner Network https://www.pzinner.com.au/

In a world awash with misinformation, the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) takes you behind&nbsp;the scenes on what it takes to make reliable science&nbsp;information a breeze to read, watch, and listen to in&nbsp;the news.
Tune in to get a look at interesting stuff that&rsquo;s just off&nbsp;embargo, hear insightful interviews with scientists&nbsp;and journalists, and find out what goes on in the&nbsp;AusSMC office to ensure credible science hits the&nbsp;headlines. We&rsquo;re giving you the stories behind the&nbsp;stories.&nbsp;
Hosted by Olivia Henry and Steven Mew.
Off Embargo is the official podcast of the Australian Science Media Centre.&nbsp; AusSMC website: <a href="https://www.smc.org.au/">https://www.smc.org.au/</a> Scimex, AusSMC&rsquo;s Science News Portal: <a href="https://scimex.org">https://scimex.org</a> Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/aussmc">http://instagram.com/aussmc</a>
Made possible through a Science Engagement Grant from Inspiring South Australia: <a href="http://inspiringsa.org.au/">http://inspiringsa.org.au/</a>
Music by Nathan Hui-Yi Instagram: @nathanhuiyi TikTok: @nathanhuiyi Spotify: Nathan Hui-Yi YouTube: Nathan Hui-Yi Website: <a href="nathanhuiyi.com">nathanhuiyi.com</a>
Edited by Steph Hefferan <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-heff/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-heff/</a> Friends of the P. Zinner Network&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pzinner.com.au/">https://www.pzinner.com.au/</a>