250 episodes

Ockham’s Razor is a soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say about science.

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    • Science
    • 4.9 • 7 Ratings

Ockham’s Razor is a soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say about science.

    Some news about Ockham's Razor and introducing Quick Smart

    Some news about Ockham's Razor and introducing Quick Smart

    If you've been wondering where we've been – Ockham's Razor is going on hiatus for a little while.

    But don't worry, we've got your pod needs covered with Tegan Taylor's other excellent and informative shows, Quick Smart and What's That Rash?

    Find more episodes of Tegan's podcasts here:
    Quick Smart
    What's That Rash?

    Presenter:
    Tegan Taylor

    Producer:
    Tegan Taylor, Rose Kerr

    Sound engineer:
    Bethany Stewart

    • 15 min
    Satellites, citizen science and space

    Satellites, citizen science and space

    What role could you play in the fight against space junk?

    This week, Mars shares her thoughts on the role of citizen science in space research.

    • 11 min
    What should rewilding look like in Australia?

    What should rewilding look like in Australia?

    Scientists have lots of different ideas about how to conserve our native species. One of these ways is rewilding. 

    • 11 min
    If DNA is the sheet music, epigenetics is the conductor

    If DNA is the sheet music, epigenetics is the conductor

    Razia Zakarya is an epigeneticist. But what does an epigeneticist do exactly? Razia is here to explain! 

    Today, why DNA and epigenetics is important for chronic disease research.

    • 11 min
    Making science fun isn't oversimplifying it

    Making science fun isn't oversimplifying it

    Science doesn't have to be restricted to old white men in lab coats. Maddie reckons it's time to make science fun! Without losing it's important messages.

    • 11 min
    Examining the labels we put on science

    Examining the labels we put on science

    First Nations people were the first scientists in Australia. But they don't just stay in the past tense – they're still here, and still actively contributing to science.

    Today's speaker Maggie Walter is Palawa and she's here to talk about how we think about First Nations science.

    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

Chimp85 ,

New episodes are great!

This is a great short podcast and I love the new live episodes - would recommend.

had to say ,

Occam or Ockham?

This podcast covers a wide range of subjects from an antipodean point of view. Not always science but always interesting. Highly recommended.

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