TuneFM
TuneFM
TuneFM brings you thoughtful conversations with leading researchers and experts, unpacking today's most pressing issues through a solutions-focused lens. Broadcasting from Australia's oldest university broadcaster at the University of New England, we continue our proud tradition of engaging public discourse that began in 1970. Each week, we dive deep into current events and emerging research wit…Follow the podcast:
Sea Salamanders Rediscovered in Museum Collection
Originally aired March 4. An ancient amphibian fossil has been rediscovered in a Californian museum collection. We chat with Dr Nic Campione from UNE about the rediscovery and why it's important.
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Adam Newling on Foxtrap
TuneFM's music reporter Kim Gray sits down with Adam Newling to chat all things Foxtrap, which released on the 11th of February. Originally aired on 16th February 2026.
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Owen Borg on Dial Denial
Join TuneFM music reporter Kim as she sits down with Owen Borg from Dial Denial to chat about the band's sound, evolution, and upcoming events. Aired March 30.
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How Magpies Learn to Talk - And What This Tells Us About Language Development
Young magpies learn their complex calls in much the same way that human toddlers learn sounds and words. We caught up with Dr Stephanie Mason from the University of Western Australia to talk about her research and what we can learn from it. Audio of the magpie calls generously provided by Dr Steph…
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Jake Hunt UNEarthed
Tristan sits down with UNELife's Jake Hunt, chatting about his journey from student to staff at UNE, highlighting the importance of community, mental health, and online engagement for students this time on UNEarthed. Intro Music: "Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative …
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Detection Dogs Can Help Sniff Out Trafficked Wildlife
Detection dogs can help detect trafficked wildlife in shipping containers, a new study from Adelaide University has found. Dr Georgia Moloney and her team partnered with shipping company CMA CGM to design a new approach to screening shipping containers for trafficked wildlife. Using an air sampling…
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Patch Notes 13.0
In today's installment of the Patch Notes, the gang explores War Thunder, Darkest Dungeon, and Clair Obscure: Expedition 33. Tune in every Monday from 8:00pm to catch them on the airwaves, or follow here to listen on demand. Intro music: "Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licens…
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science - Sivarajah Nivetha
For the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Ash sits down with UNE PhD student, Sivaraha Nivetha, about her journey and research.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science - Dr Anna Probert
For the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Ash sits down with Dr Anna Probert, who teaches entomology at UNE.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science - Kat Murphy
For the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Ash sits down with Kat Murphy, an Honours student in Zoology at the University of New England.
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