Episode 323: Pint of Science

About this episode

The episode features discussions with researchers about sea ice and cardiovascular disease in relation to the Pint of Science event in Hobart.

With Pint of Science just around the corner, we’re joined by three of the presenters from Hobart’s 2026 event, “From Inner Workings to Icy Worlds” at Shambles Brewery. First, sea ice researcher Dr Johannes Lohse takes us to the Arctic and Antarctic to explore how scientists study sea ice and why it matters for our changing climate. Next, postdoctoral researcher Dr Vimarsha Kodithuwakku discusses how subtle changes in blood vessels during childhood may help detect cardiovascular disease risk e...

People in this episode

Guests: Dr Johannes Lohse, Dr Vimarsha Kodithuwakku

Topics covered

• sea ice research
• climate change
• cardiovascular disease
• scientific presentations
• Pint of Science

Keywords

• sea ice
• climate change
• cardiovascular disease
• Pint of Science
• Hobart
• research
• Arctic
• Antarctic

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pint of Science

Places: Hobart, Arctic, Antarctic, Shambles Brewery

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