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
Sep 11, 2021 • 54min
Musical palm cockatoos sing duets and more
The science briefRobots for e-wasteScience and the public good - chemistryPalm cockatoos – the singing and drumming parrots on Australia’s northern tipWeight training for general health and therapyCitizen science boosts science literacy
Sep 4, 2021 • 54min
Authors combine science with popular characters and gripping story lines
The science briefScience and the public goodAstrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking introduces young readers to scienceScience the basis of LA Larkin’s crime-thrillers
Aug 28, 2021 • 54min
The Science Show celebrates 46 years with Douglas Adams, a pit full of snakes and a memory from the start
The Science Show celebrates 46 years and recalls a warning given at the startRemembering Douglas AdamsThe fascinating world of snakes The science brief
Aug 21, 2021 • 54min
Crazy ants, smart birds and an Aussie space mission
How basic research can lead to unexpected breakthroughsCarl’s world of scienceCurtin University builds resupply craft for Space StationBird brains more complex than ever imaginedYellow crazy ants threaten ecosystems and agriculture along Queensland coast
Aug 14, 2021 • 54min
Electrification coming for runabouts and vale Roger Short
Electrification coming for runaboutsSlime moulds fascinate the young and oldBotanical Ark in far north QueenslandThe reality of scientific research – 1-yr study blows out to 6yrsVale Roger Short
Aug 7, 2021 • 54min
Slime moulds, soil, Shackleton and snow
Slime moulds – important forest dwellers that are neither plant, animal nor fungusThe story of soilShackleton’s Endurance – the extraordinary tale of endurance and unlikely survivalNZ getting serious about its snow
