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The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

ABC Australia
Climate Change
Australia
Artificial Intelligence
Science Education
Quantum Mechanics
Conservation
Exoplanets
Biodiversity
NASA
Great Barrier Reef
Dark Matter
Terry Pratchett
Mathematics
Human Evolution
Star Naming Services
Uncertainty
Electric Vehicles
Perth
Mental Health
Sir Charles Todd

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

Who was the man who stole hundreds of rare butterfly specimens from Australian museums 70 years ago? And why on earth did he do it? Peter Bernhardt reviews a book that teases out the strange tale.

Back at the time of Charles Darwin in the 1800s, a pair of artists in Sydney were producing incredibly detailed and lifelike illustrations of insects and plants, some of which are still used by scientists today. These talented artists were the Scott ... more

It was thought Homo habilis, the ancient tool-using "handy man", gave rise to Homo erectus, which gave us Neanderthals in Europe and Homo sapiens in Africa. But that lineage has been called into question, and recent fossil discoveries have shown that... more

Rapidly rushing rivers scour the land, washing huge amounts of soil and other material out to sea. Adam Rose at Central Queensland University is looking for ways to slow these massive torrents.

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Riley Henderson
Dr Riley Henderson, research fellow at Monash University
Monash University
Episode: Australians smashing it at CERN
Shelby Traynor
Researcher working with Muons at CERN
CERN
Episode: Australians smashing it at CERN
Kale Kemp
Physics PhD student studying dark matter at Atlas Control Room
Adelaide University
Episode: Australians smashing it at CERN
Joni Pham
PhD student focused on ATLAS control room and heavy ion physics
University of Melbourne/CERN
Episode: Australians smashing it at CERN
Vera Korasidis
Paleontologist specializing in pollen and spores
University of Melbourne
Episode: Pollen grains reveal Australia's first flowering plants
Jo Birch
Herbarium curator and senior lecturer
University of Melbourne
Episode: Plants that trap insects
Elissa Hallem
Professor of Microbiology at UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Smelly feet attractive for nematodes
Greg Moore
Botanist and senior fellow at the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Episode: Lab Notes: How do flowers know when to bloom?
Tom Maschmeyer
Professor of Chemistry, University of Sydney
University of Sydney
Episode: Hurdles for new battery technology

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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Lab Notes: How do flowers know when to bloom?
Q: So timing is crucial. How exactly does a flower know when it's time to go?
The host explains that plants rely on the photoperiod, the length of day and night, to trigger a switch in their hormonal pathways, leading to flowering at the optimal time. Temperature plays a role but is not as reliable, so the day length is the primary cue.
Smelly feet attractive for nematodes
Q: Any clues so far? What puts them off?
Blocking a nematode-specific component of the dopamine pathway could prevent skin penetration without harming humans, suggesting a potential target for interventions.
Smelly feet attractive for nematodes
Q: Are there any clues so far about what puts them off or blocks infection?
Disrupting dopamine signaling appears to reduce penetration into the skin, which could be a path to preventing infection, at least in the early research stage.
Smelly feet attractive for nematodes
Q: A brain? They've got a brain?
Yes, they have a big collection of neurons that people think of as the brain of the worm, indicating a level of neural complexity appropriate for their behavior.
Pollen grains reveal Australia's first flowering plants
Q: When did Australia's first flowering plants likely appear in the fossil record?
The earliest evidence comes from rocks about 125 million years old, with dating methods confirming their appearance in that time frame.

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The show features in-depth, story-driven science reporting with a focus on current research, experiments, and the people behind them. Episodes span topics from cutting-edge physics and astronomy to biology, environmental science, and the social dimensions of science communication. Listeners typically encounter well-structured narratives that explain complex ideas clearly, often weaving practical implications, funding, and collaboration into the discussion. Noteworthy is the use of on-site reporting, demonstrations, and interviews with researchers, professors, and practitioners that illuminate how science translates from lab to real-world impact. This mix makes it a strong fit for audiences who enjoy rigorous yet accessible science storytell... more

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2. Shelby Traynor
3. Kale Kemp
4. Joni Pham
5. Vera Korasidis
6. Jo Birch
7. Elissa Hallem
8. Greg Moore

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