Why is it bad? What is it actually? In Episode 1 of Backbench Scientists we explore what exactly the Banerji Ruling is and what it means for science and democracy in Australia.

Backbench Scientists is a podcast created by Andrew Ray and Arabella Young, two Undergraduate students at the Australian National University Studying Science/Law and Advanced Science respectively. The podcast has been created as part of the ANU Science in the Media course.

Episode 1: The big, the bad and the Banerji

How is science funding a political issue? Why should we care? In Episode 2 of Backbench Scientists we explore the politicisation of science funding in Australia, and why we should be more 'Blue Sky' and less 'Pantene Pro-V'.

Swear-word warning: Please pardon our (Arabella's) Fr#nch in this episode!

Backbench Scientists is a podcast created by Andrew Ray and Arabella Young, two Undergraduate students at the Australian National University Studying Science/Law and Advanced Science respectively. The podcast has been created as part of the ANU Science in the Media course.

Episode 2: Science Funding Shenanigans

What does climate litigation look like in Australia? How much does climate change really impact our economy? In Episode 3 of Backbench Scientists we explore two recent climate litigation cases in Australia, the ways the climate change is impacting us financially, and why we might need to consider more timely actions against it.

Swear-word warning: Please pardon our (Arabella's) Fr#nch in this episode!

Backbench Scientists is a podcast created by Andrew Ray and Arabella Young, two Undergraduate students at the Australian National University Studying Science/Law and Advanced Science respectively. The podcast has been created as part of the ANU Science in the Media course. Andrew is also a Senior Researcher with ANU GreenLaw, however this episode only reflects his personal views.

Episode 3: Climate! But no change...

Is the media misrepresenting public opinion? Why is it so strange that Australia has a 3 year election cycle? In Episode 4 of Backbench Scientists we explore a viral video, media-spread furore, election turnover, and why maybe we should be thinking more about the long-term in order to have best practice, science-based policy in Australia.

Backbench Scientists is a podcast created by Andrew Ray and Arabella Young, two Undergraduate students at the Australian National University Studying Science/Law and Advanced Science respectively. The podcast has been created as part of the ANU Science in the Media course.

Episode 4: Masks, media coverage, and more …?

Backbench Scientists is a podcast created by Andrew Ray and Arabella Young, two Undergraduate students at the Australian National University Studying Science/Law and Advanced Science respectively. The podcast has been created as part of the ANU Science in the Media course.