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Boiling Point

Marine heatwaves explained

17.05.23

You’ve probably heard of heatwaves over land before – maybe you’ve even experienced the effects of one firsthand – but did you know that heatwaves also occur in the ocean? Marine heatwaves, a term first coined as recently as 2011, can have devastating impacts on marine ecosystems and societies, yet they remain a relatively new […] Read More… from Marine heatwaves explained

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 111

15.05.23

Shai and Geoff host today’s Breaking Waves extravaganza. Unscripted, varied and often unpredictable these jocular partners in crime ensure 30 minutes of feel-good radio, which often covers a broad array of topics, from poetry to baseball, from politics to geographical facts, stats and quizzes. Shai and Geoff promise a whole show of provocative and hilarious […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 111

Boiling Point

A Freezing Dive: Hannah and the Antarctic Ocean Currents

09.05.23

What do you think of when you hear about Antarctica? Maybe it’s the vast snow planes or the cute pinguins and seals. But one of the most important things about Antarctica, are the ocean currents around it. They transport everything from heat, to debris, to live organisms and affect our whole planet! In this episode […] Read More… from A Freezing Dive: Hannah and the Antarctic Ocean Currents

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 110

08.05.23

Alex, Seth, and Oli bring you this episode of Breaking Waves. This terrific trio often ask the important questions, recap the biggest pop culture sensations, and look ahead to the week ahead in this ever-changing world. Intertwined with electric chemistry and banter, Alex, Seth, and Oli guarantee a feel-good show. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 110

Arts

ARTS MONDAY Interview: Casey Green about Inside/Out at the House

03.05.23

Inside/Out at the House from 1st May to 7th May 2023 During her latest Arts Monday show, our German Intern Sara talked to Casey Green about what is going on at the Opera House at the moment. Casey Green is one of the Producers of Inside/Out at the House which is happening from 1st May […] Read More… from ARTS MONDAY Interview: Casey Green about Inside/Out at the House

Boiling Point

Tash and the Sea Cucumbers!

02.05.23

They look like short fat worms that lie motionless on the ocean floor. But sea cucumbers are so much more. They are a high-priced delicacy in many countries, can throw up their guts for self-defense, and sometimes have a parasitizing fish living in their bum. In this episode of Boiling Point Inna, Hannah and Cat […] Read More… from Tash and the Sea Cucumbers!

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 109

01.05.23

Alex, Seth, and Oli bring you this episode of Breaking Waves. This terrific trio often ask the important questions, recap the biggest pop culture sensations, and look ahead to the week ahead in this ever-changing world. Intertwined with electric chemistry and banter, Alex, Seth, and Oli guarantee a feel-good show. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 109

Boiling Point

Gentle Giants of the Ocean: Manta Rays

26.04.23

Glorious gentle giants of the sea. These 700 pound creatures are highly intelligent as they collaborate together to gather food. Yet, these creatures are a threatened species. In this episode we chat about manta rays. In this episode, Anastasia, Sammy, and Inna chat to Hannah Moloney. Hannah is a marine scientist and researcher at […] Read More… from Gentle Giants of the Ocean: Manta Rays

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 108

24.04.23

Alex, Seth, and Oli bring you this episode of Breaking Waves. This terrific trio often ask the important questions, recap the biggest pop culture sensations, and look ahead to the week ahead in this ever-changing world. Intertwined with electric chemistry and banter, Alex, Seth, and Oli guarantee a feel-good show. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 108

Boiling Point

Sam, Vow, and the Future of Cell-Cultured Meat!

19.04.23

What would you say if I told you that the answer to sustainable meat production may lie in the consumption of products made from exotic animals like alpacas, peacocks and even the extinct woolly mammoth? And that this meat would be made without harming any animals? You may say that this seems very far-fetched, but […] Read More… from Sam, Vow, and the Future of Cell-Cultured Meat!

Boiling Point

What poop can tell us about whales

13.04.23

You are what you eat. And what you eat we can study. In this episode of Boiling Point, Anastasia, Hannah, and Sammy, chat with Aashi Parikh, a PhD Candidate from Macquarie University. Aashi looks at whale poop to find out how they live. Follow Aashi on twitter Dont forget to follow Boiling Point on: Twitter […] Read More… from What poop can tell us about whales

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 106

10.04.23

John and Riley are in the studio for this week’s Breaking Waves. This dynamic duo encapsulates all that is amazing about this show, smashing stereotypes and dispelling stigma is their forte! Articulated, humorous and always honest, John and Riley simply ensure the best show week in, week out. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 106

Boiling Point

Evading predators with colour

05.04.23

How do you signal “STAY AWAY”. Do you make a noise? Maybe show your teeth? Perhaps, yell? Have you every thought about wearing something bright? There is a rainbow of warning colours that animals present to fend of predators. On this episode of Boiling Point, Anastasia and new Boiling Point recruit Hannah, chat with Marilia […] Read More… from Evading predators with colour

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 105

04.04.23

John and Riley are in the studio for this week’s Breaking Waves. This dynamic duo encapsulates all that is amazing about this show, smashing stereotypes and dispelling stigma is their forte! Articulated, humorous and always honest, John and Riley simply ensure the best show week in, week out. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 105

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 104

28.03.23

John and Riley are in the studio for this week’s Breaking Waves. This dynamic duo encapsulates all that is amazing about this show, smashing stereotypes and dispelling stigma is their forte! Articulated, humorous and always honest, John and Riley simply ensure the best show week in, week out. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 104

Boiling Point

What does a maritime archeologist do?

24.03.23

Australia’s coastal waters harbour more than 8,000 ship wrecks. But only a quarter of those have been found. Our guest is a maritime archaeologist and will take us on a dive into her watery world. How is maritime archaeology different from the land-based version? How do you preserve a shipwreck and how do you handle […] Read More… from What does a maritime archeologist do?

Drive

Anita Kolni about the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival on Monday Drive

16.03.23

In this Episode of Monday Drive, Ruth Hessey talks to the founder and director of the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival, Anita Kolni. They not only talk about the formation of the festival but also about everything that is happening at the festival from 15 to 19 March at Bondi Beach. From talks about the Ocean, […] Read More… from Anita Kolni about the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival on Monday Drive

Music

Blues and Soul singer Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges at Found Sounds Lost Horizons

15.03.23

In the latest Episode of Found Sounds Lost Horizons, Blues and Soul singer Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges visits our Studio at the Bondi Pavilion. Together with Trevor and Ben, Eugene talks about his upcoming concerts in Sydney and in Australia. Eugene also plays some of his songs live on his guitar. […] Read More… from Blues and Soul singer Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges at Found Sounds Lost Horizons

Boiling Point

How plants respond to climate change

13.03.23

Climate change has already caused some animal species to migrate and to seek new and more suitable habitat. But how do plants deal with climate change? They can’t just walk away and find a new place to live, can they? It turned out they can! Our guest is telling us all about migrations of plants […] Read More… from How plants respond to climate change

Boiling Point

Nora and the kangaroos

08.03.23

One of the most iconic animals in Australia is the kangaroo. It’s on the Australian coat of arms and is one of the first animals most people think of when they think of Australia. Today we are going to take a closer look at one of the less-studied aspects of the kangaroos. Surprisingly, social aspects […] Read More… from Nora and the kangaroos