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The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

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

How do you establish a telescope? For Caltech astrophysicist Professor Jonas Zmuidzinas, the answer involves time, money, and incredibly sensitive detectors that can pick up everything from water in the dusty discs around young stars to galaxies in t... more

Shortly after the Hubble Space Telescope launched in 1990, astronomers realised its primary mirror, designed to focus minute amounts of light from distant planets, stars and galaxies, had the wrong curve.

A likely successor for Jane Goodall is Professor Cat Hobaiter, who’s based at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. She told the AAAS audience of her finding the 6,000-year-old mummies of baboons in Egypt. But there are no wild baboons there — so... more

Phoenix is an unexpected city: It is where the Jane Goodall papers and archive are kept, at the wide, shining campus of the Arizona State University.

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Jonas Zmuidzinas
Professor of Physics at Caltech, involved in astrophysics and developing superconducting detectors.
California Institute of Technology
Episode: A telescope that sees in the far infrared
Professor Cat Hobaiter
A primatologist and professor at St Andrews University, known for her studies on baboon behavior and communication
St Andrews University
Episode: Do baboons live in the Sahara desert?
Sadiq Parikh
CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Episode: US science funding off the chopping block — for now
Dr. Laura Driessen
Astronomer from the University of Sydney
University of Sydney
Episode: Lab Notes: Why buying a star name is nonsense
Professor Philippa Collin
Social scientist and psychologist at Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
Episode: Writing competition reveals what matters to young Australians!
Dr. Zahrae Ghazarian
Political scientist at Monash University
Monash University
Episode: Political knowledge worsens amongst young Australians
John DeBerry
Professor at Caltech known for his work on wind turbine efficiency
Caltech
Episode: Offshore wind farms a haven for marine life
James Tweedley
Marine ecologist at Murdoch University
Murdoch University
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!

Hosts

Jonathan Webb
Host of various episodes discussing scientific topics, including environmental issues and technological innovations.
Robin Williams
Host and contributor with a focus on in-depth scientific discussions.
Global Roaming Hosts (Various)
Hosts from Global Roaming series discussing cultural and environmental aspects of science.

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
    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
    Australia13 years ago

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Overall, the podcast is considered informative and valuable for audiences eager to learn about contemporary scientific issues.
Some listeners express a desire for a more coherent structure in episodes, noting fragmentation as a minor inconvenience.
The quality of storytelling and information presented is frequently highlighted as exemplary.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions surrounding scientific topics, often praising the depth of expertise and diversity of guests.

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Correcting Hubble's vision
Q: How many telescopes have you been involved with directly?
Mostly Hubble since 1986, contributing to its repairs and scientific explorations.
As rabbit numbers boom, what's next for biological control?
Q: What do you see as the next steps in rabbit biocontrol?
Researchers are exploring new pathogens and genetic biocontrol methods.
As rabbit numbers boom, what's next for biological control?
Q: How does the myxoma virus spread between rabbits?
Most transmission is through biting insects.
As rabbit numbers boom, what's next for biological control?
Q: When were rabbits introduced to Australia and why?
Rabbits were introduced in 1859 for a shooting expedition.
Extinct giant roos could hop, study finds
Q: How did you re-evaluate the capability of giant kangaroos to hop?
By examining the proportions of giant kangaroo fossils, we discovered they had shorter, broader heel bones that could support a thicker Achilles tendon, thus allowing for the possibility of hopping.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Jonas Zmuidzinas
2. Professor Cat Hobaiter
3. Sadiq Parikh
4. Dr. Laura Driessen
5. Professor Philippa Collin
6. Dr. Zahrae Ghazarian
7. John DeBerry
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