The Science Show
The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
Latest episodes
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.
Apr 29, 2023 • 54min
A lab for seas and winds, measuring carbon dioxide and monitoring animal ecology
Dave Keeling started measuring carbon dioxide in 1958, Dave’s son Ralph continues his father’s work today.
Apr 22, 2023 • 54min
Astronomers watch as black hole pulls dust cloud apart
And bee venom shows promise treating a range of cancers.
Apr 15, 2023 • 54min
Beaming energy to Earth from space
And one hundred years ago, a scientific expedition in Australia showed Einstein was right.
Apr 8, 2023 • 54min
Technology helps scientists discover new species
As pressure on the natural world increases, new technology is bringing fast results as scientists monitor fauna and flora and identify new species.
Apr 1, 2023 • 54min
Bees communicate intricate information with their dance and Moon mission to map water
By performing their waggle dance, bees communicate information about direction, distance and quality of a food source.
Mar 25, 2023 • 60min
World’s biggest coal port could become the world’s biggest hydrogen port. And Vale Will Steffen
And soft tissues can be fossilised. They help piece together the history of life on Earth.
Mar 18, 2023 • 60min
Academy calls for increased science funding, DNA used to nab wildlife smugglers, and worms reveal secrets of brains and memory.
The Australian Academy of Science has called for a review of science funding in Australia.
Mar 11, 2023 • 60min
Helping young children after burn injury, inside the minds of teens, and behind the scenes at London’s Natural History Museum
In this episode of Strange Frontiers, Carl Smith takes us into the vault at one of the world’s greatest archives of natural history.
Mar 4, 2023 • 60min
Visit the world’s biggest fission reactor under construction in France and discover the wonders of algae
If successful, ITER promises to provide abundant clean energy.
