The Science Show
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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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Nov 11, 2023 • 54min
Ultrasound moves immune cells and triggers their response and more Prime Ministers Prizes for Science
The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate.
Nov 4, 2023 • 54min
Maths is here, it's there, it’s everywhere
Mathematics is a key tool in every scientific discipline
Oct 28, 2023 • 54min
Australia may join world coalition of collaborative research
Life Scientist award for work on microbes and their role in regulating climate plus Varroa mites – a positive for native bees?
Oct 21, 2023 • 54min
Prime Minister’s Prize for Science and new insights into the benefits of social interaction
Michelle Simmons, a recipient of The Prime Minister's Science Prize, discusses the importance of fostering a research culture in Australia. The podcast also explores the benefits of social interaction and collective intelligence in science and human evolution. Additionally, it delves into the story of a psychiatric patient's role in the discovery of Alzheimer's disease. The chapter concludes with discussions on rewilding efforts and the role of the Australian Academy of Science in providing scientific advice to the justice system.
Oct 14, 2023 • 54min
Lockdown behaviour, vaccines for new variants, and evidence for coronavirus source
The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate.
Oct 7, 2023 • 54min
Here come the superstars
Nobel Prizes, Covid good luck and Mars Rover's link to QUT
Sep 30, 2023 • 54min
Why do textbooks leave out so many scientists with one thing in common?
Researchers have found school curriculums are missing the contributions of female scientists. Why is it so important we know the people behind the discoveries?
Sep 23, 2023 • 54min
What counting trees tells us about the health of the planet
Mathematicians and their models might just be the world's most inconspicuous climate heroes.
Sep 16, 2023 • 54min
A battle between consciousness theories, and harnessing resources from thin air
What happens when two theories are pitted against one another? Are we any closer to knowing where consciousness arises?
Sep 9, 2023 • 54min
Sir John Eccles and the invaluable work of his daughter Rose
This Australian father-daughter duo played a huge part in the science and philosophy instrumental in the mind-brain problem.
