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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The vital importance of public enterprise Feb 02, 2019

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Holidays in space? Jan 26, 2019

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Science Extra: You're not eating enough fruit and veg Jan 20, 2019

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A look back at some big stories of human health from 2018. Why do scientists keep studying the same genes, why are Aussies still not eating enough fruit and veg, and what can we learn from the catastrophic 1918 flu pandemic?

How young people view our scientific world – and our uncertain future Jan 19, 2019

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Science Extra: What did we learn from social media in 2018? Jan 13, 2019

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We discuss 2018 in tech news — from social media behaving badly to 'deep fake' videos and concerns about My Health Record.

William Whewell - coined osmosis, conductivity, ion and scientist! Jan 12, 2019

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Science Extra: Emergency departments leave mental health patients waiting Jan 06, 2019

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We review the year in health: an investigation into out-of-pocket medical costs, mental health patients visiting the ED and changes to abortion laws.

Frankenstein - It’s alive!!! Jan 05, 2019

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Science Extra: Landings, launches and a solar probe Dec 30, 2018

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2018 was a big year in space. We look back at a mission to the Sun, a slew of mysterious radio bursts, and the ancient glimmer of the very first stars.

The Willy Show Dec 29, 2018

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A couple of weeks ago, The Science Show featured The Vagina Museum in Britain. Today, in the interest of genital balance and gonad diversity, we present The Willy Show.