Off Embargo with the Australian Science Media Centre

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Seth Westhead on Aboriginal health, youth engagement, and managing the media

October 11, 2026

This week we are joined by Seth Westhead, a Research Fellow at The Kids Research Institute Australia, who is working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescent health and wellbeing.  Seth recently participated in the AusSMC's Indigenous Media Mentoring Program, an intensive media training program aimed at giving Indigenous scientists and researchers the skills and the confidence to engage with the media. More on the IMMP here: https://www.smc.org.au/our-latest/indigenous-media-m...

Our most popular story EVER (s*x!), and the crimes of Bubbles the Dolphin

September 27, 2026

This week we are putting the O in OMG with our most-viewed story ever, and we look at why a dolphin is getting shamed for the way it finds a meal.   Links to the stories: Bubbles the food-stealing dolphin: https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/bubbles-the-food-stealing-dolphin-finds-shortcut-to-easy-meal  Female dolphins have a functional clitoris: https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/do-female-dolphins-enjoy-sex-the-cliterature-suggests-they-do  Our most viewed story ever: https://www.sc...

Mysterious abdominal marks, elephant impulse control, and a human-pig kidney transplant

September 13, 2026

Join Olivia and Steven as they cover some of their most interesting stories from Scimex this week.   links to stories: Mysterious rash: https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/resting-your-laptop-on-your-lap-for-long-periods-could-risk-skin-disfiguration Elephant impulse control: https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/asian-elephants-can-resist-impulse-and-think-before-they-act Pig kidney transplant: https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/genetically-modified-pig-kidney-kept-a-patient-off-dialysis-for-6-month...

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Off Embargo with the Australian Science Media Centre typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: University researchers, professors, lead authors, medical experts, and established specialists who can explain current scientific findings and their implications for news audiences. Common among recent guests: Academic appointments at universities; Lead authorship of relevant research; Expertise recognized through research or professional practice. Recent guests include Carly Stevens, Matthew Large, and Jessica Orchard.

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Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

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Recent episodes cover Science Communication, Science Journalism, Misinformation, Health Research, and Media Literacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.