About this podcast
Welcome to Particle Word for Word, the podcast that brings science journalism to life. Each episode features a reading of an article from Particle WA, perfect for those passionate about science who prefer listening over reading.
Hosted by Morgan Knoxlee, Word for Word delivers each story exactly as it was written. Whether you're a science enthusiast, a curious mind, or someone who loves audio storytelling, this podcast brings compelling science straight to you.
Listen, learn, and explore more at http://particle.scitech.org.au (particle.scitech.org.au).
Episodes
- Alcohol 101 · 13 minAlcohol has been central to culture, art and societies for thousands of years. How far we’ve come to vomiting in a bin somewhere in Northbridge. In this episode, host Morgan…
- Are the enhanced games enhancing sport? · 8 minStep aside Olympic Games, a much smaller, potentially more dangerous worldwide sporting event is upon us. Enter: the Enhanced Games. Join host Morgan Knoxlee as we seek to…
- The Battle Against Buffel Grass · 8 minInvasive species are a known threat to biodiversity in Australia. But lesser known is the humble Buffel grass. Buffel's threat is equal to that of feral cat and fox predation…
- The Pasta Paradox: Unravelling the Mysteries of Maths · 13 minThe word ‘maths’ means a lot of things for a lot of different people. In this episode, host Morgan Knoxlee introduces three Particle stories, written by Owen Cumming and…
- How do you interview a plant? · 1 h 3 minWhile Word for Word is on break, we’re bringing you an episode from The Particle Podcast where big ideas meet curious minds. In this conversation, we explore the world of…
- Elements: Fire, Water and a Shifting Climate · 26 minThis week on Word for Word, we’re featuring an episode from Elements, a powerful audio series hosted by Owen Cumming. In this story, we explore Western Australia’s deep…
- Please Look Up: A Journey Through Our Night Sky · 59 minWhile Word for Word takes a short break between seasons, we’re sharing something special from the Particle universe. This episode comes from Please Look Up our cosmic podcast…
- Season One Wrap-Up: What’s Next for Word for Word? · 1 minSeason one of Particle Word for Word has officially wrapped! While we take a short break, we’re not leaving your feed empty. In this episode, Morgan reflects on the stories we’ve…
- Renewable Energy 101: Sun, Sea and Sky · 11 minThe future of energy isn’t flashy... it’s elemental. In this episode, host Morgan Knoxlee introduces three Particle 101s written by Emily Evans and read by Cat Williams, diving…
- Can drying them out stop the cane toads’ invasion of WA? · 8 minThese warty little invaders are marching west and scientists in WA are fighting back with a surprisingly simple strategy: cutting off their water supply. In this episode, host…
- Turtle Camp: Engaging Kids on Country · 7 minWhat if the best classroom didn’t have walls at all? In this episode of Particle Word for Word, we head to Turtle Camp a hands-on conservation program blending science, culture…
- Of Woolly Mice and Mammoths · 23 minIn this episode of Particle Word for Word, we dive headfirst into the fascinating, futuristic and sometimes fraught world of de-extinction. What happens when you splice a woolly…
- The fight to save Rockingham’s little penguins · 12 minWritten and read by Cody Robinson In this episode, Cody Robinson takes us to Garden Island, a restricted naval base off Western Australia’s coast, where one of the state’s…
- Spelunking for Spiders · 9 minWritten and read by Tom Gurn Deep beneath Western Australia's Nullarbor Plain, scientists are uncovering a hidden world of rare cave-dwelling spiders. In this episode, Tom Gurn…
- The Megafauna Mystery · 10 minGiant wombats. Marsupial lions. Thunderbirds. Australia’s ancient landscapes were once home to massive megafauna creatures as strange as they were enormous. But around 40,000…
- Where have all the women STEM role models gone? · 10 minThe achievements of women scientists are non-existent in the Australian high school curriculum.
- Cancer-curing Sea Sponges · 10 minThey don’t move, don’t make noise, and don’t have brains but sea sponges might just help cure cancer. In this episode, we dive into the hidden world of marine sponges and the…
- Are we drowning out the sounds of the sea? · 10 minThe ocean is full of sound, from the haunting calls of whales to the crackling of coral reefs. But now, those natural voices are being drowned out by noise pollution. Ships…
- Promiscuous Girls · 12 minFor far too long, women have been seen as secondary to men under the patriarchal rule of human society. Yet, humanity’s existence has been a minor blip in the history of the…
- Word for Word · 1 minScience journalism, straight to your ears! Welcome to Particle Word for Word, the podcast that brings compelling science stories to life. Hosted by Morgan Knoxlee, each episode…
