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**The Science Show – Full Program Podcast**

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:

Melting ice and burning forests signs of a changing world Jan 04, 2020

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3. The importance of Antarctica for the Earth’s climate

Science Extra: 2019 in science Jan 02, 2020

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From quantum 'supremacy' to deep life, catch up on the big themes from a busy year of science. Plus will scientists build a brand new eukaryote in 2020?

Identifying cholera and de-extinction - should we bring back extinct animals? Dec 28, 2019

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Science Extra: 2019 in health Dec 26, 2019

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Recapping the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes, and the latest trials aimed at warding off Alzheimer's disease. Plus what's ahead in health news for 2020?

The role of forensic science in criminal investigations Dec 21, 2019

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This discussion from the World Science Festival in Brisbane explores the forensic techniques used to convict 21st century criminals and the issues presented for those in science and the law.

Big themes for 2020 - Youth, identity, climate, AI and always, birds. Dec 14, 2019

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* Zofia bids farewell to her school days * Roots revives early memories of racial abuse for science writer Michael Brooks * Bird Haven festival celebrates the joy of birds * Move aside big banana and big prawn, here comes the big periodic table * Is there life beyond carbon? * Marilyn Renfree – Academy honours a lifetime of research * The march of artificial Intelligence

Teenagers design museum galleries Dec 07, 2019

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Seaweed, sex and nano Nov 30, 2019

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Nanotechnology brings new challenges, new solutions Quantum computing promises new computing capabilities Micro algae show potential to replace fossil fuel-based products Heartbreak pain is like physical pain to the brain Ode to Antarctica PLC student Phoebe Adam honoured in 2019 Bragg Student Prize for Science Writing Bragg Prize for Science Writing 2019

Uglies, parrots and Leonardo da Vinci Nov 23, 2019

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Why climate change denial persists Abbotsleigh student Arwyn Stone wins 2019 Bragg Student Prize for Science Writing Ugly animals on parade in the Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals Insurance policy for frogs in decline Increasing the efficiency of silicon solar panels Celebrating Leonardo da Vinci Thinking Like a Parrot

Dinos, Denisovans and tipping complexity Nov 16, 2019

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Self-interest preventing progress on world problems It wasn’t an instant goodnight for all when the asteroid hit Emptying the dustbin to assemble the Iguanodontian tree Opalised dinosaur to star in a film and a new museum Tracing distribution of ancient humans A new approach to treating pancreatic cancer Ancient reefs reveal early history of life on Earth