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Media

Media profile of Swinburne astronomer Associate Professor Alan Duffy, Lead Scientist of the Royal Institution of Australia, with appearances on TV, radio and print speaking on dark matter, dark energy, galaxy formation, indigenous astronomy and alien worlds. He is an experienced public speaker, science communicator and leading expert in space science and astrophysics.

I am a passionate believer that any science concept can be explained to any audience in a fun and accessible way. I've tried to prove that's true on topics as diverse as Black Holes to Alien Worlds in more than 150 TV interviews (including fortnightly ABC Breakfast and regular Ten's The Project segments), hundreds of radio broadcasts, a column in theconversation, articles for Cosmos Magazine and ABC The Drum, and many more print / online pieces besides. I have a lot of fun asking (and I hope answering!) those questions that the audience at home would be curious about. See my CV for more.

FEATURED MEDIA

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Eureka! I won an award!
SciComm, Science communication, Awards, Eureka, Australian Museum
Eureka! I won an award!
SciComm, Science communication, Awards, Eureka, Australian Museum

To my amazement (and with gratitude to the judges!) I won the 2018 Celestino Promoting Understanding of Science at the Australian Museum’s national Eureka Awards. This is basically the highest honour scientists who communicate that science to the public and that it was decided by an illustrious judging panel who I look up too is an incredible feeling of support and acknowledgement.

SciComm, Science communication, Awards, Eureka, Australian Museum
Science in VR 2 - free headsets and app!
National Science Week, SciVR, Science communication, Free, VR
Science in VR 2 - free headsets and app!
National Science Week, SciVR, Science communication, Free, VR

It's nearly time for #NationalScienceWeek and we have updated the amazing (and free!) SciVR app to let you explore the universe in virtual reality on your smartphone! As before we are also giving you the chance to enter a ballot for free VR headsets that make the experience even better. Just head to www.scivr.com.au to register for that, download the app and book tickets for the live events (streaming online to over a dozen satellite events across Australia and the world!)

Huge thanks to our partners who make this possible; OzGrav, Swinburne, Fleet, State Library of Victoria and of course the Inspiring Australia grant for National Science Week

National Science Week, SciVR, Science communication, Free, VR
Cosmic Vertigo 2 is out!
Cosmic Vertigo, Space, Science, Astronomy, Extreme facts, ABC, Radio National
Cosmic Vertigo 2 is out!
Cosmic Vertigo, Space, Science, Astronomy, Extreme facts, ABC, Radio National

The latest series of the ABC Radio National podcast #CosmicVertigo is out and we're taking things to the EXTREME. I have to say I have the most fun with Dr Amanda Bauer recording these, they're made for your listening pleasure so I hope you enjoy it as much as I do... subscribe where you get your podcasts. Rate and review etc.

However this time you can also ask us questions online or by email (especially if you record them!) and we'll feature the best (or at least the ones I can answer) on the show. Enjoy!

Cosmic Vertigo, Space, Science, Astronomy, Extreme facts, ABC, Radio National

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On The Desk On The Project AGAIN
The Project, Moon, Moon Race, Startups
On The Desk On The Project AGAIN
The Project, Moon, Moon Race, Startups

OK two times in one week being on one of the biggest shows in the nation talking science? Amazing.

This time tried to explain the importance of NASA outsourcing the Return to the Moon to commercial aerospace companies (especially startups). It’s an exciting development but needs careful watching.

The Project, Moon, Moon Race, Startups
On The Desk On The Project
The Project, NASA, Insight, Mars
On The Desk On The Project
The Project, NASA, Insight, Mars

An insane week of astronomy meant that I was able to explain the latest astrophysics discoveries to over a million viewers with The Project - but from the desk! This is a big deal, and my nerves knew it! The live studio audience really helps ramp up the energy too..!

The Project, NASA, Insight, Mars
Eureka! I won an award!
SciComm, Science communication, Awards, Eureka, Australian Museum
Eureka! I won an award!
SciComm, Science communication, Awards, Eureka, Australian Museum

To my amazement (and with gratitude to the judges!) I won the 2018 Celestino Promoting Understanding of Science at the Australian Museum’s national Eureka Awards. This is basically the highest honour scientists who communicate that science to the public and that it was decided by an illustrious judging panel who I look up too is an incredible feeling of support and acknowledgement.

SciComm, Science communication, Awards, Eureka, Australian Museum