The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

ABC Australia

Climate Change

Australia

Artificial Intelligence

Science Education

Conservation

Quantum Mechanics

Mathematics

Exoplanets

Biodiversity

NASA

Archaeology

Great Barrier Reef

Humpback Whales

Terry Pratchett

Social Media

Concussion

Human Evolution

Carbon Dioxide

Star Naming Services

Mental Health

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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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	1266	Founded	17 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Natural SciencesScience

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Latest Episodes

What Matters? prize-winners reflect on essays

Past winners Maisie Morrison, Joseph Solina and Ruby Tarman tell Amy Briggs how their outlook has changed since writing their essays.

10 Jul 2026 • 11 min

The science of gluten-free baking

Kat Cermelj describes how to bake gluten-free goodies that taste as good as the real thing.

10 Jul 2026 • 12 min

Ultrasound used to monitor glaciers in Antarctica

Warmer ocean water is leading to faster melting of Antarctic glaciers.

10 Jul 2026 • 11 min

Aboriginal oral history offers clues about Australia’s volcanism

A creation story of the Boandik people of the south-eastern coastal region of South Australia and western Victoria provides a timeline for Australia’s geological history.

10 Jul 2026 • 16 min

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Recent Guests

Katarina Cermelj

Cookbook author and food blogger

The Loopy Whisk

Episode: The science of gluten-free baking

John Wyn Dan

Professor at Caltech Seismological Laboratory

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Episode: Ultrasound used to monitor glaciers in Antarctica

Aunty Michelle Jacqueline Furr

Bowandik elder, Bowandik language revivalist

Bowandik people / Boondak community

Episode: Aboriginal oral history offers clues about Australia’s volcanism

Dr. Heather Handley

Volcanologist and senior curator of geosciences

Museum Victoria / Victoria Research Institute

Episode: Aboriginal oral history offers clues about Australia’s volcanism

Melissa Lee

Mathematician, senior lecturer at Monash University

Monash University

Episode: Lab Notes: Is AI taking over mathematics?

Christopher White

Professor/Researcher at the University of Sydney

University of Sydney

Episode: The making and storage of memory

Dean Maxworthy

Conservationist leading the Mulligans Flat initiative

Mulligans Flat wildlife sanctuary

Episode: Quarantine to protect native mammals from bird flu

Jennifer Baker

University of Wollongong research fellow in medicinal chemistry

University of Wollongong

Episode: How education is being reshaped to open even more doors

Ian Lowe

Australian scientist and peace advocate; co-president of the Australian Peace and Security Forum

Australian Peace and Security Forum

Episode: The science of peace?

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 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.

Listeners appreciate the depth and credibility of guests and topics.

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

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Apple Podcasts	#152	Canada/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#232	United Kingdom/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#23	Australia/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#158	Australia/Science
Apple Podcasts	#2	Indonesia/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#13	Indonesia/Science

Talking Points

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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.

Dangerously Well

Q: And your title, Professor, Dangerously Well. What does that mean?

It means that a patient can appear outwardly well while something serious is hidden, which challenges clinicians to look beyond surface appearances and address underlying risks.

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.

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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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1. Katarina Cermelj
2. John Wyn Dan
3. Aunty Michelle Jacqueline Furr
4. Dr. Heather Handley
5. Melissa Lee
6. Christopher White
7. Dean Maxworthy
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