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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But what about GM? Aug 18, 2018

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UK science already damaged by Brexit Cellular electrics possible basis of new treatments for birth defects and other conditions Jets from black holes can extend the width of a galaxy Early warnings for solar flares Social licence lacking for coal seam gas in northern NSW Turnaround on GMOs

Frankenstein - It’s alive!!! Aug 11, 2018

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Giving up meat Aug 04, 2018

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Fields medal for mathematics won by Australian Akshay Venkatesh High environmental costs for eating meat with consumption increasing Pesticides threaten prawns and oysters Muscle gene discovery could lead to new insomnia treatments that don't target the brain New approach to treating cancer The discovery and denial of sex in plants

It's a gas Jul 28, 2018

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Methane in sea bed cores a potential new source of energy Nutrients and energy from biosolids Housing and vehicles supplied with 100% clean energy in Fremantle suburb Do we need to take vitamin pills? Low altitude personal taxis on show at Farnborough The scientist’s guide to a successful career in academia

Hope for reefs? Corals respond well to relocation Jul 21, 2018

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Fireballs reveal clues about planet formation Coral shows encouraging response to relocation trial Primary students easily understand the Einsteinian world Spinifex contains building blocks for nanomaterials Artificial nerve the first step towards an artificial brain

Were the first dinosaurs Polish? Jul 14, 2018

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Trams without tracks, poles or wires New incentives for landlords to invest in carbon-free energy Journals first rejected CRISPR discovery – they didn’t believe it Proposed US-Mexico wall to impinge on movement of animals The rise and fall of the dinosaurs

From Lake Mungo to Lithium Valley Jul 07, 2018

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Lithium boom for Western Australia Search for when the first stars and galaxies formed Fifty years since history rewritten at Lake Mungo First Chinese emperor lies untouched amongst terracotta warriors Unravelling the order of time

Birds, birds, birds! Jun 30, 2018

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William Whewell - coined osmosis, conductivity, ion and scientist! Jun 23, 2018

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Artificial floating nations, and artificial teachers: visionary or hype? Jun 16, 2018

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This week, two artificial replacements: artificial floating nations, and AI teachers. Science Journalist Carl Smith is Robyn's artificial replacement for this episode.