Boiling Point

The role of memory in terrestrial ecosystems

Did you know that plants and ecosystems have memory? Not the same memory as you or I, but a type of memory nonetheless. Join us in this episode as we chat to Postdoctoral researcher Jon Page, who uses observations to explore the carbon, water, and energy cycles of terrestrial ecosystems, and importantly, the memory of [...]Read More... from The role of memory in terrestrial ecosystems

Zombification and Museum Collections: the Sci and Fi

Sci fi movies make blockbuster hits. But how much are they Sci and how much are they fi? Find out in this episode. [...]Read More... from Zombification and Museum Collections: the Sci and Fi

Spying on Kangaroos

Kangaroos are iconic Australian animals that have interesting behavioural characteristics. They live in communities, and their environment plays a factor in their interactions. We are going to take a closer look at the environments kangaroos live in and how certain factors in their environment affect their behaviours. Daphne Willemsen will tell us about their research [...]Read More... from Spying on Kangaroos

What’s in a song? How urban environments change animal behaviour

Humans are affecting animals in multiple different ways. Our infrastructure is bleeding into forests and our way of life is changing how animals adapt to their environments. But are we aware of how we are impacting animals? In this episode of Boiling Point Anastasia is joined by Dr. Dominique Potvin, a Behavioural Ecologist, Evolutionary Biologist, [...]Read More... from What’s in a song? How urban environments change animal behaviour

By tooth and nail: Uncovering the ancient history of marsupials

Join our host, Inna as she chats with Antonia Parker who explores the ancient history of Australian marsupials... By looking at their teeth!! [...]Read More... from By tooth and nail: Uncovering the ancient history of marsupials