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I pop up in the media a lot to talk neuroscience: from tiny brain quirks to big health questions. The only problem? I don't have the bandwidth to turn them into social posts, so if you didn’t catch them live… they vanish into the ether 🫠 I’ve done a little audio archaeology and started gathering some of the radio interviews into one tidy Spotify home, for your listening pleasure. Like what you hear? Follow for more, I'll keep updating when I can!
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March 29, 2026
<p>Sharing the secrets to productive learning, backed by neuroscience. Dr Lila Landowski explains the methods which can be used to allow us to learn faster. </p><p>Dr Lila Landowski is a multi-award winning neuroscientist and senior lecturer that expertly arms people with an understanding of how their brain works, to help them make better choices in their lives. </p><p>She is also a Director of Science and Technology Australia, Fides member of the World Health Organisaiton, as well as a regular guest expert science communicator for the ABC. </p><p><br></p><p>This talk was given at TEDxHobart, a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. </p>
January 2, 2026
<p><strong>Why Teens Tune Out: The Science Behind Selective Hearing </strong>- Neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski speaks to host Andy Park on ABC RN Drive</p><p>This episode explores the intriguing phenomenon of selective hearing in teenagers, particularly focusing on why they may not respond to their mother's voice. Neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski discusses research from Stanford University that examines brain activity in children and teenagers when listening to their mother's voice versus unfamiliar voices. The findings reveal significant differences in brain responses pre- and post-puberty, suggesting evolutionary reasons for these changes.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>teenagers, selective hearing, neuroscience, brain activity, puberty, evolutionary psychology</p><p><br /></p><ul><li>Teenagers often exhibit selective hearing, especially towards their mother's voice.</li><li>Research from Stanford University used MRI to study brain activity in children and teenagers.</li><li>Pre-puberty children show increased brain activity in reward and social value areas when hearing their mother's voice.</li><li>Teenagers' brains respond more to unfamiliar voices than to their mother's voice.</li><li>The use of made-up words in the study helps isolate the brain's response to voice rather than word meaning.</li><li>The age of 13 is critical for changes in brain response to familiar versus unfamiliar voices.</li><li>Evolutionary psychology suggests this change aids in independence and social learning.</li><li>Hormonal changes during puberty contribute to shifts in brain activity and behavior.</li><li>The desire to distance from parents during puberty is linked to survival and reproduction instincts.</li><li>Caveman behavior parallels modern teenage behavior in terms of communication and social dynamics.</li></ul><p><br /></p>
January 2, 2026
<p>This is the extended version of an episode which aired live on the ABC Radio National Health Report. </p><p>https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/healthreport/improving-stroke-research/11515796 </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>This conversation explores the personal experience of a stroke survivor, the complexities of stroke treatment, the challenges in biomedical research, and the ethical considerations surrounding animal testing. It highlights the need for improved research methodologies and the importance of recovery in the journey after a stroke.</p><p><strong>Guests:</strong><br>Adrian O'Malley<br>Stroke patient<br>Professor David Howells<br>Professor of Neuroscience and Brain Plasticity, University of Tasmania<br>Dr Alexandra Bannach-Brown<br>Research Fellow, Bond University</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br>Consultant in Laboratory Animal Care and Management<br><strong>Reporter:</strong><br>Dr Lila Landowski. This episode was generated as part of Dr Lila Landowski's ABC Top 5 Scientist Media Residency.<br><strong>Host:</strong><br>James Bullen<br><strong>Producer:</strong><br>Joel Werner, Carl Smith, Diane Dean</p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><p>Coordination issues can signal a stroke emergency.</p><p>Stroke can lead to lifelong disabilities without proper treatment.</p><p>TPA is the only drug for ischemic strokes but has strict eligibility criteria.</p><p>70% of patients may not benefit from TPA even if administered.</p><p>Research waste in biomedical science is a significant issue.</p><p>Improving drug testing methods can lead to better stroke treatments.</p><p>Animal models of stroke need to be more representative of human conditions.</p><p>The three R's of animal testing are replacement, reduction, and refinement.</p><p>Quality research foundations are crucial for effective treatment development.</p><p>Recovery from stroke is a collaborative effort involving family support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 The Day That Changed Everything</p><p>02:45 Understanding Stroke and Its Impact</p><p>05:54 The Quest for Better Stroke Treatments</p><p>08:55 Improving Research Models for Stroke</p><p>10:22 The Importance of Collaboration in Recovery</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>stroke, treatment, research, biomedical science, recovery, TPA, animal testing, research waste, neuroscience, health</p><p><br></p>
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I pop up in the media a lot to talk neuroscience: from tiny brain quirks to big health questions. The only problem? I don't have the bandwidth to turn them into social posts, so if you didn’t catch them live… they vanish into the ether 🫠 I’ve done a little audio archaeology and started gathering some of the radio interviews into one tidy Spotify home, for your listening pleasure.
Like what you hear? Follow for more, I'll keep updating when I can!
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