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
Nov 27, 2021 • 53min
Books for children about the origin of life and Einsteinian physics and L’Oréal awards for rechargeable batteries and balancing fish stocks with needs of human nutrition
L’Oréal and UNESCO For Women in Science award for lithium battery researchL’Oréal and UNESCO For Women in Science award for research into nutrient value of reef fishChildren’s book considers the origin of lifePrimary students see the big picture with Einsteinian physicsNew approach for treating strep A throat infection without antibioticsUnderstanding Machiavellian personalitiesA Complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia
Nov 20, 2021 • 53min
Always on? Or better sometimes off? The good and bad of smartphone technology
The Science Brief - Hope for the Amazon and kids and their screensAlways On - the smartphone journey and the possibilities which awaitAussie STEM Stars - Alan FinkelAphasia therapy adapted for zoomHow snakes use sound in the environment and the cost of venom as a defence weapon
Nov 13, 2021 • 53min
How science has been used to justify horrid acts through history
The Science Brief – community power takes off and fusion a step closerHow pregnancy shapes the brain – the lifelong effects of motherhoodThe Science of AbolitionMindfulness helps parents of children with behavioural problemsThe Icepick Surgeon
Oct 30, 2021 • 54min
On a roll - Ceridwen Dovey wins Bragg Prize for Science Writing again
The prize winners, the anthology, the history remembered. The Science Show this week is all Bragg.
Oct 23, 2021 • 54min
More hopes for Glasgow, more value from waste, and a new ship for Antarctic research
World sleepwalking into disaster with lukewarm climate actionInformation for families of children with chronic illnessesThe science briefNew approach for helping those addicted to methamphetaminesNew waste sorter recovers 90% of waste previously dumpedNuyina, the Australia’s new icebreaker, supply ship and floating laboratory arrives in HobartAussie STEM Stars – John Long, fossil hunterHow exercise can improve your sight
Oct 16, 2021 • 54min
Birds, polar ice and hopes for Glasgow climate talks
Crisis awaits if the world fails to act on climateShould nuclear power be part of the energy transition?The science briefIdentifying the risks of babies being born smallMonitoring ice north and southTime to count birds in your backyard
Oct 9, 2021 • 54min
Prizes, prizes, prizes! Nobels, Earthshot and Eurekas
2021 Nobel Prizes for Medicine, Physics and ChemistryPaul Ehrlich reflects after 50 yearsAustralian finalist for first Earthshot environmental prize 2021Different cultures, different maps part 2Eureka Science Prizes 2021
Oct 2, 2021 • 54min
New ways to inspire young students about the world of science
Avoiding a ghastly futureThe science briefNew communications technology for astronomy and space missionsEinstein musical introduces students to physics through performancePen pal scientists inspire young studentsDifferent cultures, different maps
Sep 25, 2021 • 54min
As melting ice threatens polar ecosystems hopes emerge that international investment law will help speed transition to clean energy
The science briefHopes international investment law will help speed transition to clean energyScience and the public good - mathematicsCosmic Vertigo returnsMelting ice threatens polar ecosystemsCan computers reproduce human culture?
Sep 18, 2021 • 54min
Acacias a new weapon against climate change
The science briefAcacia - another climate solution in easy reachScience and the public good - physicsTargeted heat used to treat brain cancerComputer science born in Australia 70 years ago
