Show Notes
Do contraceptives cause brain tumours? Can microplastics lead to heart attacks? Sometimes the findings seem simple, but the context is cloudy. When a story could scream panic in tomorrow's headlines, we turn to the experts to help. Join us as we discuss two stories we worked hard on that received very little coverage in the media... and why we're happy about that. It's not a breakthrough, it's a showstopper! LINKS TO STORIES ON OUR NEWS PORTAL, SCIMEX: Birth control and brain tumours: https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/expert-reaction-progestogen-birth-control-options-linked-to-higher-meningioma-risk Microplastics and heart attacks: https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/micro-and-nano-plastics-in-blood-linked-to-heart-attack ---- 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/ Friends of the P. Zinner Network https://www.pzinner.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This week we are joined by Seth Westhead, a Research Fellow at The Kids Research Institute Australia, who is working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescent health and wellbeing. Seth recently participated in the AusSMC's Indigenous Media Mentoring Program, an intensive media training program aimed at giving Indigenous scientists and researchers the skills and the confidence to engage with the media. More on the IMMP here: https://www.smc.org.au/our-latest/indigenous-media-mentoring-program ---- 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/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we are putting the O in OMG with our most-viewed story ever, and we look at why a dolphin is getting shamed for the way it finds a meal.
Join Olivia and Steven as they cover some of their most interesting stories from Scimex this week.
Ever wondered what the research says about medical marijuana? On this episode, we cover the latest research that’s come across our desks on medical marijuana and cannabis more broadly.
This episode, we’re talking about the latest in sports research. We’re looking at the physical health of our community athletes, and the mental health of our elite olympians. Featured expert: A/Prof Jessica Orchard from the University of Sydney Links to stories: Heart attacks in young athletes: https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/how-can-clubs-prepare-for-a-sudden-heart-attack-in-a-young-athlete Mental health of Olympians: https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/olympic-athletes-mental-health-should-be-routinely-screened-and-monitored-says-ioc