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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
Terry Pratchett
Mathematics
Human Evolution
Mental Health
Social Media
Star Naming Services
Dark Matter
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

The famous British comedian, naturalist, and TV host Bill Oddie known for his lifelong passion for birds died in July 2026. After rising to fame in the 1970s comedy trio The Goodies, Bill Oddie became Britain's best-loved birder, presenting popular w... more

How can a university spinout become a world leader in battery technology? Tom Maschmeyer is trying to get his quick-charging Gelion batteries manufactured, but pandemic and war have slowed investment and technology rollout.

In an MRI machine at Swinburne University in Melbourne's inner east, a unique dark matter detector has started looking for signs of the mysterious material that makes up 85% of matter in the Universe. So far, all physicists know about dark matter is ... more

Famed mathematician Pythagoras — he of the right-angled triangle theorem — discovered mathematical principles which J. S. Bach used in his compositions. Violinist and artistic director of Bach Akademie Australia Madeleine Easton, and composer and con... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Dardy
Project scientist at Carleton, based at Snolab
Carleton University / Snolab
Episode: Descend two kilometres underground to the cleanest lab on Earth
Lorna Nolan
Junior staff scientist on the SNOPlus experiment
SNOPlus
Episode: Descend two kilometres underground to the cleanest lab on Earth
Alison Pouliot
Writer on mushrooms and toadstools in Australia; author of Mushroom Day
Chicago Press (publisher of Mushroom Day)
Episode: Mushroom Day: A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Fungal Lives
Peter Bernhardt
Reviewer; author of Unsung Heroes of Pollination
CSIRO (publisher of his cited work)
Episode: Mushroom Day: A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Fungal Lives
Peter Haddon
Ophthalmologist
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
Episode: Animal senses that work as well in water as on land
James Rule
Paleontologist at Monash University
Monash University
Episode: Animal senses that work as well in water as on land
David Stodardt
Coastal geographer and mapmaker discussed in the episode
University of Cambridge (early), Berkeley (later)
Episode: Plotting the Oceans: Stories of Powerful Maps and Their Makers
Liz New
Professor of Chemistry
Sesame Synchrotron, Jordan
Episode: Fluorescent sensors bring cell contents to life
Anais Möller
Senior Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology; leader of the FINK project with the Vera Rubin Observatory
Swinburne University of Technology; Vera Rubin Observatory
Episode: Lab Notes: What will we see in a 10-year movie of the universe?

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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Animal senses that work as well in water as on land
Q: How deep do they dive, seals?
Depths vary by species, with southern elephant seals reaching several hundred meters and some records over two kilometers; the ear tissue adapts to pressure changes, enabling underwater hearing during these dives.
Lab Notes: What will we see in a 10-year movie of the universe?
Q: What exactly will you be looking for in the data, and how will you handle the volume of information?
We look for changes in brightness and new phenomena by comparing new images to past ones; automated brokers and machine learning sifts through roughly 10,000 detections per image, turning data into actionable insights and sharing results publicly within minutes.
Lab Notes: What will we see in a 10-year movie of the universe?
Q: Can you tell me a bit about this survey overall? It's called the LSST. What is it and why is it going to take 10 years?
LSST stands for the Legacy Survey of Space and Time; it will map the whole southern sky deeply and at high resolution, taking repeated images over ten years to create a time-lapse that reveals changes and new objects, which helps scientists discover dark matter, dark energy, and various transient events.
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.

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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. Sean Dardy
2. Lorna Nolan
3. Alison Pouliot
4. Peter Bernhardt
5. Peter Haddon
6. James Rule
7. David Stodardt
8. Liz New

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