Can Animals Lie - with James O'Hanlon

The act of lying seems to be an inherently human trait at times, but when we dig a bit deeper beneath the surface we see that nature practices deception all the time. As part of the 2025 Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour conference and ahead of the release of his latest book, …

Taylor Swift Owns Her Own Music Again - Here's Why That's A Big Deal

Last week Taylor Swift made an announcement that many fans have long been waiting for: she now owns the master recordings of all six of her early albums.  To learn why this is a big deal, we sat down with copyright and IP expert and Taylor Swift fan, Dr Wellett Potter from the University of New En…

What Can Opalised Fossils Tell Us About Ancient Environments

Fossils play an important part in how we interact with and understand our environment - including those environments long past.  There's a wealth of fossils in Lightning Ridge, which can teach us much about the mid-Cretaceous, and that's exactly what today's guest, Sherri Donaldson, is working on.…

25th Myall Creek Memorial

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this episode discusses heavy topics surrounding the Myall Creek Massacre of 1838, and may contain the names of people who have died. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Myall Creek Memorial in it's current form. Over 180 year…

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

This episode contains discussions of domestic and family violence that may be triggering to some listeners. If you or a loved one are struggling, know there there is help available: 1800 RESPECT 13 YARN LifeLine 13 11 14 For Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, Ash sits down with Lili…

Were Women Vikings? Gender Roles, Grave Goods, and more with Dr Marianne Moen

Ash sits down with Dr Marianne Moen to discuss the importance of taking an intersectional approach to archaeology. Drawing on Dr Moen's research areas of gender archaeology and mortuary practices, the two have an in-depth discussion of the role that gender plays in our understanding of the past, an…

NSW Hemp Industry Seeking Public Input on Proposal

The NSW Government is seeking input on a proposal to grow the state's hemp industry. Ash sits down with Dr Alison Bowman, the Associate Group Director of Research Assurance  for Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's Agriculture and Biosecurity department.  They discuss the be…

Ruby Fields and the Aussie Music Scene

Ollie sits down with the one and only Ruby Fields to discuss her upcoming appearance at the Big Chill music festival, the aussie festival scene, and her passion for science and music.

Examining the Effects of Wood Heaters on Air Pollution

How attached to your wood heater are you? A new pilot study being conducted in Armidale aims to examine the impacts of wood heaters on air quality and air pollution by offering homeowners the chance to switch from traditional wood heating to reverse cycle air conditioning.  Ash sits down with Dr …

How Will AI Impact Copyright and Publishing?

For World Book and Copyright Day, Ash sits down with Dr Wellett Potter and Dr Sophie Masson to discuss the intricate relationship between literature, copyright, and the impact of artificial intelligence. They explore the evolution of copyright law, the challenges posed by AI, the nuances of fan fic…