Episode 322: Fungi of the Forest

Episode 322: Fungi of the Forest

Author: That’s What I Call Science May 3, 2026 Duration: 27:50
Henna Tyyskä is a PhD student in Catalonia, Spain studying how historical land-use affects fungi under the forest floor. Inspired to be a scientist after reading Gorillas in the Mist by Dian Fossey, Henna grew up in Finland, hanging out by lakes & collecting berries and mushrooms in the forest. Before her current position Henna developed a taxonomic key to identify plants from a group that lives in Borneo and worked as an environmental consultant for an engineering company in ...

Hailing from the heart of Tasmania, That's What I Call Science! is an award-winning conversation that digs into the stuff that shapes our world. This isn't a dry lecture; it's a lively exploration of the science, technology, engineering, maths, and medicine woven into everyday life and the big issues of our time. We get curious about everything from the practical applications of medical cannabis to the neurological underpinnings of mental health, always aiming to move beyond the headlines and find the human story in the data. Each episode features genuine conversations with expert guests-researchers, thinkers, and practitioners-who help us get to the guts of a topic. You'll hear us unpack complex ideas with clarity and a dash of Tasmanian charm, making the vast landscape of STEMM feel accessible and relevant. Whether you're a seasoned science enthusiast or just casually curious, this podcast offers a fresh, grounded perspective from down under. It’s for anyone who’s ever wondered about the how and why behind the things that matter, served with authenticity and a focus on real-world impact. Tune in for thoughtful discussions that connect the dots between laboratory research, technological innovation, and the community around us.
Author: Language: en-au Episodes: 100

That's What I Call Science!
Podcast Episodes
Episode 324: Saving lives, one donor at a time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
In this episode of That's What I Call Science, Dr. Elise Tuuri sits down with Dr. Andrew Turner, Medical Director of DonateLife Tasmania, to explore the life-saving world of organ and tissue donation. Tasmania is leading…
Episode 323: Pint of Science [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
With Pint of Science just around the corner, we’re joined by three of the presenters from Hobart’s 2026 event, “From Inner Workings to Icy Worlds” at Shambles Brewery. First, sea ice researcher Dr Johannes Lohse takes us…
Episode 321: Electrics, Leaves and Outer-Space [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
From Catalonia, PhD student Marc Busuldu grew up fascinated by the stars. Internships across Spain led him to a position at CREAF and to his current PhD on how characterising the electrical signal of leaves can help us t…
Episode 320: Oceans, climate, and the weather [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
From the posters at the 2026 AMOS conference, we bring you a podcast episode with the latest science on oceans, the climate and weather! We hear from a range of experts who tell us about the science laid out on their dat…
Episode 319: Science in the Park 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
In this episode, Olly and Georgia journey to the Tasmanian ‘Science in the Park’ event held in late 2025. Science in the Park is a hands-on event where science comes alive in all its forms! Despite a day of rain, wind, a…
Episode 318: Leaders of The Present, Not The Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
In this episode, we speak with Alyssa Seckinger-Crow, who is studying Marine and Antarctic Governance at the University of Tasmania. Alyssa is the founder of the Tassie Student Science Communicators Network and Young Oce…
Episode 317: Echoing Ecosystems [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
Raised on the coast of Maine, Dr Haley Viehman has been drawn to the ocean her whole life. Starting in civil and environmental engineering, she discovered her passion for marine science by studying how fish interact with…
Episode 316: Shark Codes and Sound Waves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
In this week’s episode, we chat with Ella Burgun, our Social Media Team Coordinator and local science communicator! We dive into Ella’s path into science communication and explore her recently completed Master’s thesis i…
Episode 315: Science communication with Scientell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
This week, Dr Simon Torok and Dr Cintya Dharmayanti from Scientell join Olly to talk about their experiences in scicomm, what Scientell is, and the evolving landscape of communicating STEMM. Show theme music: Kevin MacLe…
Episode 314: Tropical Tales [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
Growing up excited for every visit to her grandparents’ farm where she could sit amongst the trees eating tropical fruits, Dr. Lucette Adet has always been fascinated by plants. Currently undertaking research in the Cong…