Travelling Science
Episodes
Bioactives: The Invisible Compounds Shaping Your Health w/ Dr. Paul Mason
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are discussing Bioactives, the naturally occurring compounds in fruits and vegetables that quietly influence our health in ways we are on...
Break the Cycle: Understanding and Overcoming Addiction
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you addicted to something? This podcast delves into questions such as; What is addiction? What causes addiction? What are the symptoms of addictio...
Improve Your Running To Improve Your Life with Run Coach Tom Simak
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Travelling Science is all about running! What you should be wearing, what you should be eating, how to prepare for a run, how to stret...
Myotherapy, Massage and Muscle Healing with Elyse Zandegu
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are discussing the science of muscles, massage and body healing through a variety of techniques such as; Needling, Lymph Draining, Calibr...
What’s REALLY in Your Drinking Water w/ Chemical Engineer Katie Vanderespt
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Where does our tap water come from, and what does it actually contain? Todays discussion with Katie Vanderespt uncovers how waste water is treated, ho...
Influenza Viruses and Flu Vaccination: Understanding Your Immune System
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should you get vaccinated against the flu this year? That is the question we are trying to answer in this episode of Travelling Science!We will be dis...
Amazing Antarctica, Whale Tales and Penguin Problems with Dr. Jarrod McKenna
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Antarctica is suffering. Temperatures are heating up, the ice is melting, penguins are getting sick, whale numbers are dropping, krill are being overf...
How To Protect Your DNA with Epigeneticist, Dr. Amanda Khoury
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking all about epigenetics! What is it, how does it work and how can we use that information to protect our DNA and reduce our risk o...
Bridge Engineering and Expert PhD Advice with Dr. Eva Lantsoght
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode shares some valuable PhD advice from Dr. Eva Lantsoght, host of the podcast “PhD Talk”. Our discussion focuses on the benefits and ch...
Master Your Mind: Vipassana Science & Meditating for 12 hours a day
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I recently travelled to India and participated in a 10-day Vipassana meditation course. In this episode I’m going to discuss what it involved, how i...
Synthetic Biology and Science Comedy with Dr. Taylor Szyszka
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we use microbes to improve our world? This is the kind of research that Dr. Taylor Szyszka lives for! Taylor is currently working on improving...
Biochemistry V.s Law with Chloe the Scientist
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s more appealing; Biochemistry and molecular biology…or patent law? For Chloe Kirk, the answer is…both! This week, we are chatting with Chl...
How You Can Use AI To Optimise Your Health
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are discussing how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to improve your life, and how can you utilise AI, TODAY, to live smarte...
The "Cutting" Edge of Limb Transplantation with Dr. Aaron Dingle
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with Dr. Aaron Dingle, a visionary in the field of tissue engineering and limb transplantation. From the University of Wiscons...
Using Psychology to Conserve Nature with Dr. Lily van Eeden
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are trying to solve nature conservation problems using social psychology. Humans are a part of nature, and we need to be responsible for ...
Treating Mental Health & Addiction with Manny Nsien
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode looks at the science of addiction; What is addiction, what causes addiction and how can we treat addiction? We also discuss mental health...
The Truth about Antioxidants
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Antioxidants are good for you…that’s all you need to know right? WRONG! This episode looks into the research behind antioxidants. What are Antioxi...
Suicide Prevention with Victoria Lynne Carrier
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DISCLAIMER: This episode involves conversations around suicide. If this could be triggering for you, please contact your local support service.Suicide...
Autoimmunity & Skin Diseases with Immunologist Kellen Cavagnero
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are discussing; autoimmune disease, innate versus adaptive immunity, inflammation, psoriasis, eczema, asthma, acne, sweet syndrome, gut h...
The Science of Cats with Evolutionary Biologist Jonathan Losos
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are focusing on felines! Why do cats have whiskers? What should you do if you are allergic to cats? How to tell if your cat is too ...
Treat Your Insomnia and Improve Your Sleep
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it difficult to sleep. In this episode, I discuss the research behind insomnia, looking at the scien...
Part Time Scientist, Full Time Rockstar with Zoe Catterall from The Buoys
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about donating organs and tissue to save lives, working in the endocrinology laboratory of a fertility clinic and being a bee...
Amazing Algae Technology with Marine Ecologist Dr. Alex Thomson
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can algae be used to brew carbon negative beer? Or reduce methane emissions from livestock? Could Algae potentially capture and store carbon emiss...
Protecting Yourself From Hackers with Cybersecurity Expert Professor Asha Rao
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss ideas like malware, password hacking, phishing scams, sharenting, spam, scams, spam scams, smart devices, the internet of ...
Master Your Cortisol to Increase Energy & Reduce Stress
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cortisol is our stress hormone, but it is extremely important, both for our health and our survival. In this episode, I will explain what Cortisol is,...
Immunology & Allergies with Singing Scientist Dr. Catriona Nguyen-Robertson
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can we develop allergies as an adult? Can we overcome our allergies? How long does it take to create a vaccine? And how does DNA work? Dr. Catriona Ng...
Improve Your Focus & Reduce Anxiety with Dr. Ana Pineda
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing productivity, procrastination, dealing with anxiety, stress reduction, habit formation, task management, meditation and mindfulness, Ana sh...
Preventing Climate Change with Professor Andy Pitman
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Andy Pitman is the Director of the Australian Research Council's Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes and he has done so much rese...
Master Your Serotonin to Improve your Mood
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the science behind serotonin, our “Feel Good Hormone”. I talk about what Serotonin is, where it comes from and how it ...
Debunking Conspiracy Theories with Professor Dave Explains
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Farina is a Science Communicator, public figure, author and host of the famous YouTube channel “Professor Dave Explains”. With over 2.5 Milli...
Testing your DNA for Disease Risk with Geneticist Elena Savva
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elena Savva is a Medical Scientist and Genetics Genius who works at the Royal Melbourne Children’s Hospital, reviewing patients genomes and searchin...
Periods, Penises and Pregnancy with Reproductive Biologist Dr. Jarrod McKenna
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jarrod McKenna is a reproductive biologist & science communicator and his research focused on female reproductive health; however, Dr McKenna l...
Understanding PFAS and Brain Health with Neurodevelopmental Toxicologist Elizabeth Plunk
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Plunk is a Ph.D. candidate in the Toxicology Training Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center in the lab of Ania Majewska. She...
Pandemics, Climate Change & Truth Seeking with Professor Peter Doherty
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Peter Doherty is a Nobel Prize winning Immunologist and science communicator. During our discussion, he shares his thoughts on the COVID-19 ...
Master Your Dopamine To Increase Pleasure & Boost Motivation
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the science behind dopamine, our pleasure and reward neurotransmitter. I talk about what dopamine is, where it comes from ...
0: Travelling Science Introduction
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Travelling Science, the podcast that is Sharing Science With The World.Through narrative interviews, I will be exploring the latest researc...