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The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

ABC Australia
Climate Change
Australia
Artificial Intelligence
Science Education
Conservation
Quantum Mechanics
Mathematics
Exoplanets
Biodiversity
NASA
Great Barrier Reef
Humpback Whales
Terry Pratchett
Human Evolution
Mental Health
Social Media
Star Naming Services
Uncertainty
Electric Vehicles
Perth

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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Latest Episodes

But would you want to stay there for 20 years off and on, as you discover — well, nothing! At least not dark matter accounting for 80 per cent of matter in the Universe. We join Canadian science reporter Dan Falk at a deep mine where finely tuned ins... more

Alison Pouliot is a world-renowned expert on fungi. Her books on mushrooms and toadstools explore species which are all around us but which we hardly notice. Peter Bernhardt reviews Alison Pouliot’s book, which provides a species note for every hour ... more

When we swim or dive, our senses are impaired. Our vision becomes blurry. Our hearing becomes a mess of indistinguishable sound. So how do animals that live both in and out of the sea cope? Well they cope very well! Adaptations allow their senses to ... more

Maps have triggered territorial claims, saved fragile environments and brought home the fragility of the Great Barrier Reef in the face of climate change. In her book Plotting the Oceans: Stories of Powerful Maps and Their Makers, Sarah Hamylton tell... more

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Recent Guests

Darren Crayn
Professor, Australian Tropical Herbarium
James Cook University / Australian Tropical Herbarium
Episode: Botany courses becoming an endangered species
Annabelle Smith
Poet who contributed a piece to Future Right Now, featured in the launch and on the episode
Contributor, Future Right Now
Episode: Future Right Now reveals concerns of young people
David Relman
Microbiologist, Stanford University; expert on mirror life and Doomsday Clock context
Stanford University
Episode: Mirror life risks catastrophe
Ricard Solé
Researcher in synthetic biology; origins and evolution of complex life
Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona
Episode: Mirror life risks catastrophe
Sabine Botha
Research assistant professor at Arizona State University; lead of the data analysis team for a compact X-ray light source
Arizona State University
Episode: Diverse background ideal for leader in pioneering science
Julian Todd
great-great-grandson of Sir Charles Todd, researcher and storyteller
Independent researcher
Episode: Celebrating Charles Todd, father of the Overland Telegraph
Bill Laurance
Professor at James Cook University, Cairns
James Cook University
Episode: White possums in peril
Sujit Datta
Professor at Caltech, studying how bacteria move and interact with mucus using physics and biology
California Institute of Technology
Episode: How bacteria behave in the body
Dr. Liz Reed
Vertebrate paleontologist at Adelaide University
Adelaide University
Episode: Fossil graveyards an archive of climate and ecology

Host

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 68 ratings
  • Lab Notes

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ENeeri
    Australia2 years 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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Mirror life risks catastrophe
Q: What can be done to reduce the threat of mirror life while recognizing potential benefits?
Promote transparent, precautionary research; reduce incentives to pursue mirror-life core capabilities; fund public health and biosecurity defenses; and encourage alternative approaches that deliver therapeutic benefits without creating a self-replicating, ecosystem-wide risk.
Mirror life risks catastrophe
Q: What makes mirror life potentially more dangerous than previous biological threats?
Mirror life could affect a broad range of hosts beyond humans, potentially disrupting ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles, because its opposite-handed molecules may evade existing immune recognition and could propagate across multiple species.
The future of sleep
Q: What are nearables and how do they differ from wearables in sleep tracking?
Nearables are sensors embedded in the environment (like lamps and furniture) that monitor physiological signals and sleep quality without requiring the wearer to use a device; they provide sleep insights passively and can be integrated into smart bedroom setups.
Lab Notes: Is space junk destroying the ozone layer?
Q: Now, let's start with the scale of the problem. How many satellites are currently orbiting Earth, and how fast is that number going up?
There are about 15,000 working satellites, not counting debris. The rise is driven by mega constellations like Starlink, which has over 10,000 satellites and growing, along with hundreds more planned.
Ultrasound used to monitor glaciers in Antarctica
Q: But what about earthquakes? The sheer scale and impacts of the earthquake that hit in Venezuela are staggering. Surely by now in 2026, we should be more aware of the coming of quakes.
The discussion reframes how we observe earthquakes by using surface sensing and ocean-forced ice dynamics to understand subsurface behavior, highlighting that better sensor coverage and new methods can improve our ability to anticipate how ruptures propagate and how that translates to ground shaking, even in densely populated urban areas.

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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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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Darren Crayn
2. Annabelle Smith
3. David Relman
4. Ricard Solé
5. Sabine Botha
6. Julian Todd
7. Bill Laurance
8. Sujit Datta

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