Seeing Stars on World Asteroid Day and World UFO Day

Mark Iscaro, president of the Astronomical Society of Victoria, talks to Craig Francis about the history and ongoing work of the society in bringing astronomy to the people of Victoria.  Mark also gives us some background and information around ‘World Asteroid Day’ and his own perspective on ‘World UFO Day’.

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Dry July; Making A Positive Impact on Cancer Care

Katie Evans, CEO of the Dry July Foundation, talks to Craig Francis about the positive benefits for individuals to take on the 31 day challenge for ‘Dry July’ and how people can get involved.  Katie also discusses the significant impact that the fundraising has towards helping those battling the effects of cancer.

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Amnesty International And World Refugee Day

Zaki Haidari, refugee rights advocate for Amnesty International, talks to Craig Francis about the work of Amnesty International and the significance of World Refugee Day.  Zaki also recounts his own harrowing story of fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan and his ongoing struggle for recognition in Australia, as well as his campaigning for basic human rights for Australia’s refugee population.

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Artificial Intelligence; An Expert View

Professor Kok-Leong Ong from RMIT University, talks to Craig Francis about Artificial Intelligence (AI); what it actually means, what are some of the benefits to mankind, why some of the world’s leading developers of AI are concerned about the rate of advances in technology, and what regulators plan to do about it.

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