First Nations knowledge on show, and mysteries between sleep and wakefulness

Thursday, 9 June 2022 - 8:30am to 9:00am

Claire speaks to Barkandji woman, researcher, storyteller and writer Zena Cumpston about the new exhibition Emu Sky at the University of Melbourne, which shines a light on knowledge systems informed by careful observation and scientific methodologies and understanding that have been a fundamental part of the how Aboriginal peoples thrive and shaped this continent continuously for over 65 000 years and counting (see https://emusky.culturalcommons.edu.au); and Stu talks about what happens in hypnagogia and hypnopompia, the states of falling asleep and waking up, when people can experience dreamlike hallucinations.

Claire, Chris & Stu
Thursday 8:30am to 9:00am
Entertaining news and discussion about research that has impact on society and providing a wide range of science and technology news. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.

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Chris Lassig, Stuart Burns and Claire Farrugia and others.

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