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The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

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Climate Change
Papua New Guinea
Artificial Intelligence
Drought
Agriculture
Birdwatching
Photosynthesis
Paleontology
Australia
Caribbean Coral Reefs
American Civil War
Dinosaurs
Found a Fossil
Dementia
Citizen Science
Indigenous Knowledge
El Niño
Food Security
Urban Ecology
Koalas

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

PublishesDailyEpisodes1266Founded17 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Australia’s social media ban for under 16s aims to protect young people from online threats, but it may also limit their knowledge about democracy and political systems.

The massive foundations that support offshore wind turbines can be an oasis for marine life in an otherwise submarine desert, according to work done at Murdoch University in Australia and Dalian Ocean University in China.

John Juriansz describes what is revealed from the largest creative writing competition for young people in Australia.

AI seems to be absolutely everywhere at the moment. While we're still waiting for the productivity revolution — or the jobs apocalypse — the energy costs of AI are already staggering.

So how should we think about those environmental impacts of AI? A... more

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Dr. Zahrae Ghazarian
Political scientist at Monash University
Monash University
Episode: Political knowledge worsens amongst young Australians
James Tweedley
Marine ecologist at Murdoch University
Murdoch University
Episode: Offshore wind farms a haven for marine life
John DeBerry
Professor at Caltech known for his work on wind turbine efficiency
Caltech
Episode: Offshore wind farms a haven for marine life
John Juriansz
Professor and Director of the Whitlam Institute at Western Sydney University
University of Western Sydney
Episode: What matters to young Australians!
Pierre Pasboel
Whale researcher and lecturer at the University of Groningen
University of Groningen
Episode: Southern humpbacks in genetic strife
Len Fisher
Senior Research Fellow at the University of Bristol, organizer of the Oxford meeting.
University of Bristol
Episode: Remote links inspiration – how to harness unlikely connections
Cathy Foley
Former Federal Chief Scientist and now the new President of the Academy of Technical Sciences and Engineering.
Academy of Technical Sciences and Engineering
Episode: Remote links inspiration – how to harness unlikely connections
David Whiteman
Researcher at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
QIMR Berghofer
Episode: Lab Notes: Why UV levels are so high in Australia
Cassandra Rauert
Researcher in microplastics
University of Queensland
Episode: Lab Notes: Tips to reduce microplastics exposure

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Elizabeth Finkel
Host of The Science Show, providing insights into scientific discoveries and debates.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Lab Notes

    Love the Science Podcast and loving Lab Notes! More eps please!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ENeeri
    Australiaa year ago
  • Enjoying the Science Show

    I greatly enjoy listening to The Science Show while I’m exercising. I can understand having it broken into several sections but would enjoy it more if I could listen to it as one unit. It’s annoying with it fragmented and I am climbing some imaginary hill on my exercise bike and there is suddenly a stop and I have to select to next section or it repeats what has already been transmitted.

    I will still listen but would appreciate a consolidated option.

    Thanks for the program - an appreciative but ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rick Canberra
    Australia2 years ago
  • Only 12 reviews - unbelievable

    Science show is thorough, in touch, fantastic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OzBrian2
    Australia9 years ago
  • Best science show on the planet

    The quality of the guests, the presenter, the topics covered just makes this the best science show on the planet. It's been proven, it's statistically significant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CountryCous
    Australia9 years ago
  • Interesting and informative.

    This program is interesting and informative and the host is articulate and euridite. An asset to Australian broadcasting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    On How
    Australia12 years ago

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Feedback suggests that the podcast does a great job at making complex scientific ideas accessible to general audiences, illustrating important facets of scientific literacy.
Some listeners indicate a preference for consolidated episode formats for easier consumption, yet they remain loyal due to the show's quality and depth.
Listeners appreciate the diversity of topics explored, emphasizing that the content is both entertaining and informative.
Many express a desire for even more episodes and discussions around the scientific debates relevant to current events.

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Political knowledge worsens amongst young Australians
Q: How do you think the social media ban will affect what students know about political systems?
Without access to social media, students might struggle to develop their political knowledge, despite the ban aiming to protect them from online threats.
Political knowledge worsens amongst young Australians
Q: So, students' knowledge is dropping. Why is that?
Amidst more available information, challenges arise in teaching and delivering content effectively, which may be exacerbated by the rise of smart devices.
Political knowledge worsens amongst young Australians
Q: What is the current state of political education for students in Australia?
Political education has changed significantly since the 90s, with formal civics education being introduced, yet the decline in students' political knowledge persists.
Offshore wind farms a haven for marine life
Q: How applicable is this study done in China to Australia?
Generally, the same types of functional groups occur in both regions, though species may differ.
Offshore wind farms a haven for marine life
Q: What did you find?
There was significantly more animal life at the wind turbine sites compared to an adjacent control area.

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1. Dr. Zahrae Ghazarian
2. James Tweedley
3. John DeBerry
4. John Juriansz
5. Pierre Pasboel
6. Len Fisher
7. Cathy Foley
8. David Whiteman

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