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 21, 2022 • 54min
Where did the Universe come from?
* Science needs to develop trust for links to grow* Kids space adventure combines human fight for survival with planetary science* Where did the universe come from?* There’s more to geoscience than mining
May 14, 2022 • 54min
Musk promises brain implants for spinal injuries and AI and help for Australian sea lions
* A call for more controls over possible brain manipulation and monitoring* Global risks require new approach to governance* Consumption linked to biodiversity and extinction risk* Missouri Botanical Gardens moves its annual orchid show online* Australian sea lions in an ongoing decline
May 7, 2022 • 54min
Young scientists forced abroad for work and the twelve experiments that helped make the modern world
* Thankyou Australia and goodbye* Lyrebird song a possible indication of population health* Twelve experiments that changed our world – the story of how we came to understand the universe* Science Media Centres – linking the media to scientists
Apr 30, 2022 • 54min
Celebrating Gregor Mendel the father of genetics
Celebrating Gregor Mendel the father of genetics
Apr 23, 2022 • 54min
Wollongong transformed, secrets of monotremes revealed, and help for Tonga
* University plays a key role as Wollongong transforms* New ideas about evolution and spread of monotremes* Space missions excite school students for STEM* High anxiety remains after Tongan tsunami
Apr 16, 2022 • 54min
How our biggest threat is us
* New idea explains the enormous heat of the Sun’s corona* All environmental problems traced to immense human impact* This teenager loves science* Centre for the Digital Child studies impact of technology on children
Apr 9, 2022 • 54min
Carbon movie explores the misunderstood element which has allowed life to happen
* Election hopes for science* Carbon – the element with a nice voice* Secondary science – more analysis, less rote learning, not so much time for history* Catastrophe – higher risk than most people might think
Apr 2, 2022 • 54min
The end of astronauts?
* The end of astronauts?* The First Astronomers* Kiama students' hopes for International Youth Science Forum* Derek Denton – working and publishing science at age 97
Mar 26, 2022 • 54min
Electric outboards making a splash and David Stewart celebrates 40 years recording bird calls
* Soviet scientists locked up or killed for accepting Mendelian genetics* E-boats bigger and stronger* Birds – today’s link to dinosaurs* David Stewart – 40 years recording bird calls
Mar 19, 2022 • 54min
The future of scientific collaborations in doubt following Russia's attack on Ukraine, and warnings of dire climate impacts made years ago.
* Scientific collaborations in doubt following Russia's attack on Ukraine* Warnings on climate and flooding seen in today’s massive property losses* Parkinson's Disease – it’s like walking through honey* New approach for those with OCD to cope with unwanted mental images* Creswell Eastman discovers iodine deficiency disorder, then helps millions of children* Sea stars and urchins move south with warmer waters changing ecosystems* George Ivanoff helps us survive the supernatural
