Fuzzy Logic Science Show

What do oceanographers know about global warming? Hear evidence from one who knows it first hand. Dr Brad Opdyke, paleo climatologist is our guest today. Interviewed by Pallavi from the BBC, and Rod from Fuzzy Logic. Find us on Facebook. 58min 27MB

Why did we evolve that large bony box on top of our shoulders? Presumably to house something important. That would be our brain. We talk about the basic organisation of the brain, types cortex, left and right hemispheres. Brendan describes the groundbreaking research on the bionic eye now going on in Australia. Fascinating stuff. Rod interviews Brendan O'Brien from the ANU School of Psychology, and Mic Cavazzini from the John Curtin School of Medical Research. Brains were stretched, but none were harmed during the course of this interview. Fuzzy Logic is now on Facebook. 24MB 53min.

Of all issues facing the nation right now, the future of the Murray Darling river system is near the top.  How is our most important river system going to feed a growing population? The Murray Darling Basin Authority is soon to release its landmark plan for how we manage the system. Fraser McLeod is executive director of the basin plan for the MDBA. Interview by Rod 12.9MB MP3 28min.

Do, re, mi, fuzzy!  This week we talk about the science of music and show some music about science.  Sally, Priyanka and Broderick sing their way through the episode. Unfortunately, the podcast only caught the last fifteen minutes of the show, but you can still listen to some fantastic fuzzy-ness including Sally's original songs about genetics.  Listen to learn and laugh! Broadcast live on February 28th, 2010

Get your thinking caps on for this interview with Charley Lineweaver, ranging over deep topics. No subject out of bounds as we discuss entropy in the universe, multiverses, religion. What is life, and would we recognise it anyway? How about a dust devil? Does tidying your room decrease entropy? Find out here. Interview by Nyssa Skilton and Rod Taylor. 1Hr, 27MB

Where did laughter come from? Are imaginary friends useful? Flies aid hearing research. Jo and Rod present a fun assortment of science stories. Oh, and I should confess - at one point you'll hear me saying "motor" neurons. Astute listeners will know that I really mean "mirror" neurons.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror_neuron. 24MB 53min

Robert Rapier from the Oil Drum and the R-Squared Energy Blog talks about the future of oil. A fascinating look at a momentous topic. Robert's blog. The OilDrum Interview by Rod.