The Science Show - Separate stories podcast
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The Science Show - Separate stories podcast
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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How technology can reduce loneliness
David Ellis is investigating how technology might be redesigned to reduce or eliminate the loneliness which can arise for some users.
Phage – part of the fight against antibacterial resistance
Phages are viruses which attack specific bacteria.
Biofilms – they’re everywhere
Biofilms are produced by microorganisms coming together and forming a community usually on a surface. The biofilm provides protection for the microorg...
Internet and social media for animals?
The idea is to see if technology can be used to support animals which live in isolation in zoos or sanctuaries.
Curious animal sounds
A display at the British Science Festival featured sounds from animals we usually think of as being silent such as some fish, and sea horses.
Graphene 15 years on
Andre Geim was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2010 for his work on graphene. Graphene is one atom thick, a lattice of carbon atoms and is a tw...
Poor Japanese support for research
Nobel Prize winner Takaaki Kajita laments poor support for research in Japan.
Scientific Nobel Prizes 2025
David Fisher reports on the 2025 Nobel Prizes for Medicine, Physics and Chemistry.
The UK has a telescope?
Despite the cloud, the UK has a telescope. It is cleverly located in the Canary Islands and specialises in short duration cosmic events such as supern...
Archaeology has revealed Australia’s true human history
Madeline Robinson describes some of the nation’s most important archaeological sites, what they reveal, and she touches on why they are not widely kno...
The threat of misinformation and the value of historical knowledge
Flint Dibble says our civilisation is at risk if we don’t recognise facts, acknowledge threats and change the way we live.
The science of predictions
Professor Kit Yates explores the science behind the predictions we make every hour of every day.
Cardiac professor on the sports field
Keith George is using real time monitoring of elite sportspeople in the hope of identifying athletes at risk of cardiac problems.
Meet the Scouse scientist Holly Ellis
Holly Ellis is The Scouse Scientist, a clinical scientist specialising in genetics. Holly launched ‘The Scouse Scientist’ on social media in 2019.
Lab Notes: Why CO2 peaks at this time of year
For decades, climate scientists have been tracking a curious phenomenon. Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are steadily increasing overall but t...
Inside Palau's isolated marine lakes where millions of rare jellyfish are disappearing
There is concern that the impacts of climate change and water pollution may be impacting iconic local jellyfish.
Social media’s threat to the human story
Madeline Robinson argues human history is under threat of distortion from social media.
A tribute to Tom Lehrer
Tom Lehrer wrote 37 satirical songs. As well as performing in live shows, he taught mathematics at Harvard, and the University of California and later...
Uncovering the mystery of Palau’s ancient terraces
Sophie Ly takes us to Palau to meet scientists and traditional knowledge custodians who are working together to uncover the secrets of Palau’s ancient...
The human message - I am here
Archaeologist Madeline Robinson looks at how humans like to mark their presence.
Why archaeology matters
Archaeologist and PhD student Madeline Robinson challenges us to see the past as a story which continues today and involves us all.
A tour of Hobart’s Botanical Garden
Robyn Williams visits the Subantarctic Plant House, the Seed Conservation Centre and marvels at some extremely old trees.
New direction for Missouri Botanical Garden
Peter Bernhardt reviews the approach of the Missouri Botanical Garden’s new president Lúcia G. Lohmann.
The emerging field of quantum biology
Researchers are investigating whether quantum particles impact biological processes such as photosynthesis or as wounds heal.
Mesothelioma diary
Sydney psychiatrist Jim Holmes wrote a diary covering his early bouts of recurrent pneumonia, leading to his eventual diagnosis of mesothelioma and de...
SolarAid brings solar light and power to poorest African community
Affordable solar light and power has been introduced to 8,800 homes in a poor, remote region of Malawi.
John Clarke – Lorin Clarke’s film tribute to her father
As The Science Show celebrates 50 years, we remember John Clarke’s contributions to early Science Shows and point to a film just released looking at J...
Clues emerge revealing how birds navigate
Reactions in birds’ eyes where proteins respond to the Earth’s magnetic field may provide information for birds in flight.
Why Are We Like This?
Author Zoe Kean explores humans’ place in the web of life uncovering evolutionary mysteries which carry the potential to offer humans a better life.
Reducing food waste in hospitals and aged care facilities
Report presents simple solutions to reduce food waste in hospitals and aged care facilities.
Sneaks often prevail in animal reproduction
There are many examples in nature where sneaky behaviour wins over size, brutishness, or the best display. Other reproductive behaviours as seen in so...
The role of hope in communicating climate observations and trends
Anthropologist Anna-Zoë Herr explores how hope is not just a feeling, but a practice that helps us stay connected to what matters in uncertain times.
The origin of complex molecules and how they made it to Earth
Sara Russell explains the latest theory of how complex molecules were formed in the outer reaches of the Solar System and made their way to planets in...
Springtime allergy from some pollen, not all
Spring in the US brings distress to some. Which plants are the cause?
Have we lost our attention span?
Short-form video rewards us quickly. Are we now unable to concentrate on anything longer?
E-boats - instant power and clean air on the water
Lynelle Johnson describes the benefits of electric powered outboard motors over petrol engines for watercraft.
Citizen scientists lead to new frog species
Frog ID allow people to submit recordings of frogs. It has been running for 7 years and collected more than 1.3 million calls. Thirteen new species ha...
Birdsong feature in theatre production
In Birdsong of Tomorrow, Nathan takes a playful and heartfelt look at our rapidly changing environment and how birds use song to attract potential mat...
Rocks from space!
This week a meteorite went through a roof in the USA and proved to be older than our 4.5 billion-year-old planet. Sara Russell describes how these pre...
CRISPR gene editing cleans up the dust
Targeting small atomic groups around genes shows promise in the treatment of genetic blood diseases.