The Science Show – Separate stories podcast

The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.

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Forty-Four Years Later! Aug 31, 2019

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The first Science Show had a warning about fossil fuels - 44 years ago

Let’s save the gorgeous pangolin! Aug 24, 2019

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New tech to help trace pangolin poachers Research and education a key part of Sydney’s Taronga Zoo Celebrations for Riversleigh’s 25 years as a World Heritage site 50 years of marriage celebrated - with a wasp Ants - the gardeners of the forest Australia’s insects disappearing before being described and named Cameras the best way to observe animal behaviour Our chemical homes

Gravity, with Einstein Aug 17, 2019

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Australia should adopt the British model of science advisors for each ministry says Peter Newman Understanding gravity Illustrating the universe Resistant nerves could lead to treatment for neuro degenerative disease Startups aim at efficiency and waste in food production Improving photosynthesis to boost crop yields

Hard questions and hydrogen Aug 10, 2019

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Bees worldwide under serious threat The Rescue Project presents stories of land repair Reducing emissions won’t be enough to limit rising temperatures Coordination required to build a hydrogen-based economy Science should emulate sport in supporting women Social influences can help problem gamblers Tom Gleeson BSc back with another season of tough questions

How did just five species of dinosaurs survive Armageddon 65 million years ago to give us 10,000 species of birds today? Aug 03, 2019

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Concerns with funding shift for OECD science Dinosaurs reveal further details of history of life on Earth Field sound recordings show ecosystems changing fast Thomas Harriot - forgotten Elizabethan scientist comes to life The little extras needed to engage US humanities undergrads in biology basics

Was Einstein right? Jul 27, 2019

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Anyone fancy $315 billion? Jul 20, 2019

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The voice of Apollo - how ABC science broadcast the Moon landing Open source data the basis of research, democracy and scientifically-based decision making Australia back of the pack in digital innovation University of Tasmania focussed on local challenges, opportunities and community University of Otago celebrates 150 years Primary students lap up Einsteinian physics

Bringing them back Jul 13, 2019

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The library of life on Earth Jul 06, 2019

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We've now described about 1.75 million species on our planet - but it's believed there are millions more that we haven't classified yet.

Love, feelings, and flavour Jun 29, 2019

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Lovers in the lab