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S2E4 Alcohol 101
Alcohol has been central to culture, art and societies for thousands of years. How far we’ve come to vomiting in a bin somewhere in Northbridge. In this episode, host Morgan Knoxlee introduces three…
S2E3 Are the enhanced games enhancing sport?
Step aside Olympic Games, a much smaller, potentially more dangerous worldwide sporting event is upon us. Enter: the Enhanced Games. Join host Morgan Knoxlee as we seek to understand what the…
S2E2 The Battle Against Buffel Grass
Invasive species are a known threat to biodiversity in Australia. But lesser known is the humble Buffel grass.Buffel's threat is equal to that of feral cat and fox predation, so why isn't it better…
S2E1 The Pasta Paradox: Unravelling the Mysteries of Maths
The word ‘maths’ means a lot of things for a lot of different people.In this episode, host Morgan Knoxlee introduces three Particle stories, written by Owen Cumming and Kassandra Zaza, and read by…
S1 How do you interview a plant?
While Word for Word is on break, we’re bringing you an episode from The Particle Podcast where big ideas meet curious minds.In this conversation, we explore the world of science communication. What…
S1 Elements: Fire, Water and a Shifting Climate
This week on Word for Word, we’re featuring an episode from Elements, a powerful audio series hosted by Owen Cumming.In this story, we explore Western Australia’s deep relationship with water. From…
S1 Please Look Up: A Journey Through Our Night Sky
While Word for Word takes a short break between seasons, we’re sharing something special from the Particle universe. This episode comes from Please Look Up our cosmic podcast hosted by Leon and…
S1 Season One Wrap-Up: What’s Next for Word for Word?
Season one of Particle Word for Word has officially wrapped! While we take a short break, we’re not leaving your feed empty. In this episode, Morgan reflects on the stories we’ve shared, the voices…
S1E11 Renewable Energy 101: Sun, Sea and Sky
The future of energy isn’t flashy... it’s elemental.In this episode, host Morgan Knoxlee introduces three Particle 101s written by Emily Evans and read by Cat Williams, diving into the natural forces…
S1E10 Can drying them out stop the cane toads’ invasion of WA?
These warty little invaders are marching west and scientists in WA are fighting back with a surprisingly simple strategy: cutting off their water supply. In this episode, host Morgan Knoxlee…
S1E9 Turtle Camp: Engaging Kids on Country
What if the best classroom didn’t have walls at all?In this episode of Particle Word for Word, we head to Turtle Camp a hands-on conservation program blending science, culture, and connection to…
S1E8 Of Woolly Mice and Mammoths
In this episode of Particle Word for Word, we dive headfirst into the fascinating, futuristic and sometimes fraught world of de-extinction.What happens when you splice a woolly mammoth gene into a…
S1E7 The fight to save Rockingham’s little penguins
Written and read by Cody RobinsonIn this episode, Cody Robinson takes us to Garden Island, a restricted naval base off Western Australia’s coast, where one of the state’s northernmost little penguin…
S1E6 Spelunking for Spiders
Written and read by Tom GurnDeep beneath Western Australia's Nullarbor Plain, scientists are uncovering a hidden world of rare cave-dwelling spiders. In this episode, Tom Gurn takes us underground to…
S1E3 The Megafauna Mystery
Giant wombats. Marsupial lions. Thunderbirds. Australia’s ancient landscapes were once home to massive megafauna creatures as strange as they were enormous. But around 40,000 years ago, they…
S1E5 Where have all the women STEM role models gone?
The achievements of women scientists are non-existent in the Australian high school curriculum.
S1E4 Cancer-curing Sea Sponges
They don’t move, don’t make noise, and don’t have brains but sea sponges might just help cure cancer. In this episode, we dive into the hidden world of marine sponges and the incredible promise they…
S1E2 Are we drowning out the sounds of the sea?
The ocean is full of sound, from the haunting calls of whales to the crackling of coral reefs. But now, those natural voices are being drowned out by noise pollution. Ships, sonar, oil rigs, and even…
S1E1 Promiscuous Girls
For far too long, women have been seen as secondary to men under the patriarchal rule of human society.Yet, humanity’s existence has been a minor blip in the history of the Earth, where females are…
S1 Word for Word
Science journalism, straight to your ears!Welcome to Particle Word for Word, the podcast that brings compelling science stories to life. Hosted by Morgan Knoxlee, each episode features a reading of…
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Particle Word for Word has published 20 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Science, Society & Culture.
Particle Word for Word is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 10m.
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