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Stardust MQ is a science podcast from Cameron Furlong with the Macquarie University Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Macquarie University Physics and Astronomy Society. Join Cameron as he chats with researchers and academics about their research and interests in their chosen field of study. Thanks to Kelly Sharpless for our logo. Intro Music: ’Golden Hour’ Podington Bear (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Springtime/Golden_Hour_1973) Outro Music: ’Mission Ready’ Ketsa (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/Raising_Frequecy/Mission_Ready)
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Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
In this episode Cameron speaks to photonics researcher Prof. Michael Steel about his career in the field of non-linear optics and photonics, and his experience in industry and academia.
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
In this First Anniversary episode, Cameron talks to Founding Director and Editor of Space Australia Rami Mandow about pulsar research, astrophotography, and the importance of science-communication.
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Stardust MQ returns with Beth Curran on the microphone. In this episode she talks to 2020 Tall Poppy Award Winner Dr. Tayyaba Zafar about interstellar dust - the building blocks of cosmic superstructures, as well as how the Tall Poppy Award has enabled her to inspire the next generation of young scientists.
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
In this episode, Cameron talks to laser extraordinaire Prof. Rich Mildren about his extensive work in both academia and industry researching and developing lasers for a range of different applications - particularly in their application in astronomy.
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
In this episode Cameron talks to Senior Curator of Astronomy at Museums Victoria about planetariums, black holes, and the differences between research and science communication.
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
In this weeks episode Cameron speaks with Prof. Richard de Grijs about his work in astronomy, including his extensive research into the history of astronomy.
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
In this episode Cameron chats to rock-star of the Macquarie University Physics and Astronomy Department, Prof. Mark Wardle, about the origins of his interest in Astronomy, his love of mathematics, and what he finds most rewarding about his job.
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
New host Beth chats to Dr. Cormac Purcell about the differences between working in academia and industry, and his work on innovative projects using AI and machine learning.
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
In this episode, Cameron talks to nuclear physicist Associate Professor Susanna Guatelli from the School of Physics at the University of Wollongong about her work in the field of medical physics researching and developing radiation protections for astronauts.
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
In this episode, Cameron talks with post graduate researcher Lachlan Marnoch about Fast Radio Bursts.