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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
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Jul 6, 2024 • 55min
The world's largest underground lab and the hunt for dark matter
From deep within a mountain in Italy, scientists hope increasingly sophisticated experiments are closing in on the hidden matter of the universe.

Jun 29, 2024 • 54min
The hunt for a crucial update to Einstein's revolutionary theories
For the next big steps in physics many believe it's time for a shake-up of the field's core theories - including those proposed by Einstein himself.

Jun 22, 2024 • 54min
The lab listening to Earth's mysterious seismic rumbles
Deep in an abandoned silver mine in Germany, seismometres monitor the song of the Earth - including its most mysterious rumbles.

Jun 15, 2024 • 54min
Molecules with their own fingerprint
Just as DNA is unique, it turns out other molecules may also be unique.

Jun 8, 2024 • 54min
Paul Ehrlich - memoir traces science, activism and concerns for the planet
Paul Ehrlich has released a memoir. It covers his decades of science and activism. There have been some improvements. But mostly his concerns are even stronger.

Jun 1, 2024 • 54min
Age of Monotremes including three new genera
I00 million years ago, there were more species of monotreme, the egg-laying mammals such as today’s platypus and echidna at Lightning Ridge in northern NSW than anywhere else on earth, past or present.

May 25, 2024 • 54min
Are our tall forests really being saved?
David Lindenmayer reveals the ugly truth and what’s really happening in our magnificent tall forests.

May 18, 2024 • 54min
Big savings possible for the world’s ships
Ships which hitch a ride on small ocean currents could make big savings on fuel and reduce emissions.

May 11, 2024 • 54min
Charcoal reveals secrets of first humans in Australia
There are no bone fragments or similar clues. But the structure of cells of ancient plants captured in charcoal is revealing the diet and lifestyle of the first Australians.

May 4, 2024 • 54min
Getting serious about energy storage. But is it too late as wildfires rage?
Large scale energy storage will allow users to rely on renewable energy alone. The US Department of Energy is funding research to make it a happen.