The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

ABC Australia

Climate Change

Australia

Archaeology

Science Education

Artificial Intelligence

Biodiversity

NASA

Quantum Mechanics

Conservation

Great Barrier Reef

CRISPR

Electric Vehicles

Exoplanets

Humpback Whales

Terry Pratchett

Social Media

Concussion

Human Evolution

Animals

Carbon Dioxide

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

66 ratings

Publishes	Daily	Episodes	1266	Founded	17 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ScienceNatural Sciences

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Latest Episodes

Lab Notes: Plants can hear you

Plants are more aware of their surroundings then we give them credit for. A growing body of work is showing that plants can change themselves in response to different sounds.

Doctor Samarth, a molecular biologist from the University of Canterbury, i... more

3 Jun 2026 • 10 min

Can AI talk whale?

A panel discussion from the Australian National Maritime Museum explores the use of AI tools in ocean research.

29 May 2026 • 43 min

Vale Bridget Ogilvie

Dame Bridget Ogilvie from Glen Innes in NSW was a renowned parasitologist and former director of the Wellcome Trust in the UK. She died in April.

29 May 2026 • 7 min

Lab Notes: Lead may be hiding in your clothing

Ever wondered how your sweater became bright orange, or how your leather shoes were made? Chances are, at some point in the process, hazardous chemicals like lead or azo dyes were used.

Jonathan Webb speaks to Ellen Phiddian, science reporter with ... more

28 May 2026 • 10 min • Most popular

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Recent Guests

Camilla Devers

Chemistry researcher

US institution (unnamed in transcript)

Episode: Lab Notes: Lead may be hiding in your clothing

Rebecca Van Amber

Researchers, fellow at RMIT University

RMIT University

Episode: Lab Notes: Lead may be hiding in your clothing

Ellen Phiddian

Science reporter, ABC Radio National

ABC

Episode: Lab Notes: Lead may be hiding in your clothing

Pamela Yeh

Professor of evolutionary biology

University of California, Los Angeles

Episode: Evolution on campus – and in your town

Tom White

Entomologist at the University of Sydney

University of Sydney

Episode: Do crickets feel pain?

Susan Laurance

Professor of Tropical Ecology at James Cook University

James Cook University

Episode: Restoring the Daintree rainforest

Noel Pearson

Indigenous leader, founder of a science education initiative in Cape York

Cape York Partnership; Good to Great Schools

Episode: E=mc2: an equation, a book and a musical for schools

Jenny Graves

Professor at La Trobe University, geneticist

La Trobe University

Episode: Olympics sex testing will not produce conclusive results

Thitiwoot Sethapanichsakul

PhD student at University College London and first author on the Nagatitan Chaiapumensis paper

University College London

Episode: Lab Notes: Giant dino discovery fulfils a childhood dream

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Robin Williams

Host with a long-standing presence in science broadcasting, focusing on clear, engaging storytelling of research.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 66 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
Australia3 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
Australia13 years ago

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Fans like the breadth of topics and high-quality storytelling, though some wish for a more consolidated episode format.

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Many praise the accessibility of complex science concepts without diluting rigor.

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Apple Podcasts	#245	United States/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#180	Canada/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#33	Australia/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#195	Australia/Science
Apple Podcasts	#25	Sweden/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#74	New Zealand/Science/Natural Sciences

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Restoring the Daintree rainforest

Q: And what's its health like? Because you're in one with restoration.

Restoration has progressed for about 40 years, focusing on wildlife corridors, high-diversity plantings, and extensive volunteer effort, but scaling up across the landscape remains a work in progress with attention to both above-ground plantings and below-ground processes.

Restoring the Daintree rainforest

Q: For those who don't know this area, how big is the Daintree Forest?

It's hard to pin down a precise boundary because the park network has expanded beyond the original Daintree National Park; the core description was 50,000 hectares, but the protected area now links with parks extending up toward Cooktown and south past Port Douglas, totaling roughly around 150,000 hectares.

Lab Notes: Giant dino discovery fulfils a childhood dream

Q: Tell me about this new dinosaur that you've been a part of discovering. What should we know about it and where was it found?

The guest explains the dinosaur Nagatitan Chaiapumensis, its discovery in Northeastern Thailand by local villagers in 2016, and outlines the key traits that make the specimen noteworthy, including its large size and sauropod classification.

Lab Notes: Giant dino discovery fulfils a childhood dream

Q: What was or is your favorite dino?

The guest shares a favorite dinosaur, Therizinosaurus, noting its huge claws and later explaining the reasoning behind its fascinating features, which reflects their interest in unusual theropods and early ideas about dinosaur ecology.

Do crickets feel pain?

Q: How do researchers determine if a cricket experiences pain rather than a simple reflex?

By comparing immediate reflexive responses to sustained, purposive behaviors such as grooming and targeting the stimulated area, and by observing whether those behaviors persist after the initial stimulus.

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This show presents scientifically rigorous conversations across a wide range of topics, from genetics and neuroscience to climate science, epidemiology, and space. Episodes consistently feature expert guests—universities, research institutes, and health and policy organizations—and emphasize real-world implications, funding, policy, and ethics. Listeners likely appreciate clear explanations of complex ideas, practical takeaways for researchers and stakeholders, and commentary on how science interacts with society, policy, and global challenges. A notable strength is the breadth of topics and the caliber of guests, which often includes Nobel-level insights, high-profile researchers, and leaders shaping science policy. This makes it a strong ... more

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