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Jul 8, 2023 • 56min

Torres Strait VR, taming CERN's magnets and Fiji's fight against varroa mite

Testing magnets for CERN'S Large Hadron Collider is a high-stakes job, with serious consequences. 
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Jul 1, 2023 • 57min

Where science can lead: An isolated island, the slimy forest floor, and centre stage for stand-up

Come along for a midnight hunt at a secluded resort, and a dawn boat trip to the speck of land where Hollywood Blockbuster Castaway was filmed.
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Jun 24, 2023 • 55min

Communities team up with scientists to tackle flooding

Meet two groups — one in Scotland, the other in the US state of Georgia — using science against floodwaters. 
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Jun 17, 2023 • 54min

Helping marine life thrive — from Fiji to Goondiwindi

Tag along for a trip out to sea to meet a woman from the Solomon Islands who is tracking this looming danger in the Pacific Ocean.
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Jun 10, 2023 • 54min

Come inside the vault preserving Pacific plants for future generations

Carl Smith takes a trip to the Pacific to catch up with scientists working to conserve the region's biodiversity. 
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Jun 3, 2023 • 54min

The surprising past — and promising future of women in science

A woman was among Australia's first three science graduates. But it's still far from a level playing field. 
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May 27, 2023 • 54min

The botanist behind Dame Edna's favourite flower, and the virtuous side of weeds

There's a scientific story behind Dame Edna's famous Gladioli, and it involves one of Australia's top botanists. 
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May 20, 2023 • 54min

Nearer the Gods: The enduring legacy of Isaac Newton

He's one of the most famous scientists ever. But who was Isaac Newton, really? Sharon Carleton presents a portrait like no other about the myths surrounding the genius.
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May 13, 2023 • 54min

Unravelling the mysterious workings of the epigenome — and the universe

Dark matter is assumed to be responsible for holding the universe together. So where is it?
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May 6, 2023 • 54min

Celebrating David Attenborough on his 97th birthday

Reflecting on Sir David Attenborough's decades-long contribution to our understanding of the natural world. 

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