Self Improvement Wednesday
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Self Improvement Wednesday
A weekly lesson on a specific topic with some of Sydney's greatest teachers.
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What I Learned Watching 1000 Christmas Movies
This week on Self Improvement Wednesday, Dr Lauren Rosewarne, from Melbourne University's School of Social and Political Sciences, teaches us about he...
Trench Warfare on Sydney's Footpaths
Sydney's first government telephone exchange was established in 1882. By 1891 there was a petition that unleashed hell.
How to party: Ancient Roman style
Latin Lecturer Dr Anne Rogerson shows you how to party like it's 99BC with the history of Roman birthdays, holidays, and military parties.
What can the ancient Egyptians teach us about good manners?
Egyptologist Dr Camila Di Base-Dyson teaches Richard Glover all about Ancient Egyptian etiquette.
Self Improvement Wednesday: The incredible story of the sawfly fossil
Richard speaks with Eliza Middleton, a senior ecologist at Water Technology about the incredible discovery of a new species of now-extinct sawfly
The Ancient Ferns sitting in your garden
Prof. Brett Summerell shares the incredible prehistoric history of the plants that you can find in any garden around the world.
Why Multitasking is a Myth
Do you ever feel stressed when attempting to multitask? It might be because you're actually attempting the impossible. A cognitive scientist expl...
Self Improvement Wednesday: How to be a citizen scientist
If you're a conservationist trying to track the population or behaviour of an endangered animal, a photo taken by someone strolling through the bush c...
Self Improvement Wednesday: How to explore deep caves
You might rely on GPS to get around an unfamiliar place, but how do caverneers map and orient themselves in undiscovered cave systems?
Self Improvement Wednesday: Urban rewilding
How can we reintroduce our native species to Sydney without predation from foxes and cats?
Self Improvement Wednesday: How to Appreciate Poetry
Dr Anne Casey, a poet and writer teaches us the joy of poetry.
Self Improvement Wednesday: Biofluoresence
Australia is full of wonderful colourful animals, but shining a UV light can unlock a whole new spectacle!
Self Improvement Wednesday: The history of Australian drama
Prof. Michelle Arrow explores the dramatic history behind the 1956 classic Summer of the Seventeenth Doll
Self Improvement Wednesday: Science, the art of failing
Prof. Sebastian Pfautsch explores the history of science and the fundamental question of 'Why?'
Self Improvement Wednesday: How to read a novel
You might think reading a book is a fairly straightforward exercise. But in reality, the way we read has changed radically over the last few hundred y...
Self Improvement Wednesday: What to eat when you've got arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis can cause a lot of pain and discomfort, but a combination of prescribed medication and the right diet can do a lot to help.
Self Improvement Wednesday: The mystery of the "mutant" tree frog
Scientists have stumbled across a freak of nature. Dr Jodi Rowley explains the rare and beautiful discovery of a green tree frog that's almost complet...
Self Improvement Wednesday: Why ants make good doctors
You'd be forgiven for thinking that surgery is a field that was invented by human beings, but ants might have beaten us to it.
Self-Improvement Wednesday: discovering Sydney's backyard bandicoots
What do you know about the bandicoot? Prof Peter Banks shares the true story of these overlooked native marsupials.
Self Improvement Wednesday: Is your smart phone making you dumb?
Humans have come a long way since we wandered the wilderness and hunted for our food. But now, our IQ scores are getting worse. Neuroscientist Mark Wi...
Volcanoes in Art and Culture with Associate Professor Heather Handley
How volcanoes have captivated the imagination over time
Self Improvement Wednesday: Big Bad Banksias
Prof. Brett Summerell shares the little-known story of this iconic Australian plant.
Self Improvement Wednesday: Two 'whistling' frogs new to science
A new study has found two species of Australian frogs previously unknown to science, both with distinct whistling calls.
Self Improvement Wednesday: Climate Change Adaptation
Professor Richard Kingsford explores the millions of individual impacts of climate change.
How Bugs can harm AND help us
Medical entomology, the study of how insects intersect with medicine.
Krakatoa 1883 - The eruption heard around the world
The story behind one of the most deadly volcanic events in recorded history.
The global importance of moss
Have you ever thought closely about moss? An expert tells you all about it.
Whales might be just as curious as us
Whales are considered to be pretty smart creatures, and like us many species of them have innate curiosity.
The science behind plant based milks
They're becoming more popular, so how nutritious are they?
In the face of the Sun – the upcoming solar eclipse
There's a hybrid total eclipse coming to Australia this month - but it'll only be visible from the West. Fred Watson explains what it all means
Tracking wildlife: from birds to platypus
Professor Richard Kingsford from UNSW has tracked a lot of animals in his time, and he shares some fascinating insights into how it's done.
So You Want to be a Scientist?
"When you have diverse teams working on problems, you get better solutions."
A Focus on the Fabulous Fig
From Adam and Eve to Moreton Bay, what makes fig trees so special?
Australia's most beautiful bugs
Have you seen flashes of metallic blue or iridescent gold in your own backyard?
How were the moons of Mars formed?
A new mission to the red planet could uncover the answer.
Could a volcano pop up in your own backyard?
The answer is: maybe! Volcanic activity is more common than you might think, and volcanoes can be born in the blink of an eye.
How did women live in early human society?
The role of women before settled agriculture is more complex than you might think
Thecla, Found Families and Philosophy
Thecla is someone that most of us would never have heard of, yet during her time, it seems she was a figure more popular than the Virgin Mary.
The plant destroyer
Learn more about the microbes that love eating through some of our most important food sources.