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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As rabbit numbers boom, what's next for biological control?
With an estimated 200 million feral rabbits hopping around Australia, are current viral controls working, and do we need another virus to knock off th...
Extinct giant roos could hop, study finds
Australia was once home to kangaroos that weighed as much as a quarter of a tonne. A new fossil analysis suggests these hefty creatures could hop - bu...
The fuss over Little Foot's identity
An almost-complete skeleton of an ancient hominin was found in a South African cave in the 1990s. Nearly 30 years later, questions remain about the in...
How tiny bees stop elephants eating crops
You may have heard the story about elephants being scared of mice, but what about bees? Farmers and scientists in Africa are taking advantage of this...
Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney prepares to celebrate 210 years
Director Simon Duffy describes the wide range of activities at Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens.
Writing competition reveals what matters to young Australians!
Philippa Collin describes the themes which have emerged from Australia’s biggest writing competition for young people.
Cleaner air doesn’t help corals
Cleaner air as ships’ have reduced their emissions has exacerbated coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef.
The cave where two human species may have met
Wherever Homo sapiens has roamed, other human species tend to disappear, and a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is no exception.
Political knowledge worsens amongst young Australians
Australia’s social media ban for under 16s aims to protect young people from online threats, but it may also limit their knowledge about democracy and...
Widespread benefits of school forest plots
Small patches of forests in schools initiate discussion and leaning across biology and ecology. Students develop a sense of ownership and community aw...
Offshore wind farms a haven for marine life
The massive foundations that support offshore wind turbines can be an oasis for marine life in an otherwise submarine desert, according to work done a...
What matters to young Australians!
John Juriansz describes what is revealed from the largest creative writing competition for young people in Australia.
Asteroids brought building blocks of life to Earth?
Samples of asteroids contain a range of organic molecules. Do asteroids raining down on Earth explain how life started on Earth?
Electric vehicles powering ahead
Only six years ago there were doubts about electric vehicles: range! charging facilities! cost! Now in 2026, the mood is reversed. Peter Hadfield rep...
Green cities develop near public transport lines
Peter Newman says fossil fuels industries face long term risk as renewables offer cheaper options. And urban density is increasing around public trans...
Southern humpbacks in genetic strife
Humpback whales narrowly survived being hunted to extinction in the era of industrial whaling, but while their recovery has been strong, they are left...
Remote links inspiration – how to harness unlikely connections
Len Fisher gathered Nobel laureates, leaders in science, philosophers and economists to brainstorm serendipity in science, asking how it might be expl...
New mysterious stellar object discovered
It pulses every 18 minutes. What could it be? A white dwarf? A neutron star? It had been missed in over 30 years of images. Natasha Hurley-Walker des...
Widespread benefits of school forest plots
Small patches of forests in schools initiate discussion and leaning across biology and ecology. Students develop a sense of ownership and community aw...
Science a strength at Curtin University
Vice-Chancellor Harlene Hayne describes how science is a pilar at Curtin University in Perth.
When did humans first reach Australia?
Exactly when people first set foot in Australia has sparked fierce debate, with two times currently cited: Around 50,000 years ago, and 65,000 years a...
Vale Emma Johnston
Leading marine scientist and university educator Emma Johnston has died from complications associated with cancer at the age of 52.
The road to net zero
Peter Newman outlines how cities can achieve net zero and sustainability agendas together as part of the global shift to a new economy.
Lab Notes: Why UV levels are so high in Australia
Australia's summer UV levels are high enough to cause sunburn in as little as 11 minutes.
Yet the summer sun in the Northern Hemisphere rarely f...
Lab Notes: Why do whales strand en masse?
Every now and again, dozens or even hundreds of perfectly healthy looking whales strand themselves on a beach.
And despite people's best effort...
Lab Notes: Tips to reduce microplastics exposure
It's impossible to escape microplastics. They're in our food and water, and the air around us is teeming with them.
So considering they're all...
Searching for a new source of collagen – from crocodiles
Rina Fu’s research and teaching is across three universities. She is a recent recipient of awards including the Western Australia’s Premier’s Award fo...
Lab Notes: How is sunscreen SPF tested?
Australia's known for having some of the world's toughest sunscreen standards, but in June, that reputation was rocked.
Independent testing of 2...
Lab Notes: How maths explains nature's weirdness
A huge cold blob of air above Antarctica and bushfires spreading along ridgelines don't appear to have anything in common, yet the strange behaviour o...
Prove It!
Elizabeth Finkel deploys scientific evidence to show that President Trump’s claim that Tylenol, used by pregnant women to relieve pain, is a cause of...
Science was always present for novelist Terry Pratchett
Next week we celebrate the English author of fantasy novels Terry Pratchett who died in 2015. Physicist Len Fisher presents this tribute and says the...
Genetic rescue helps struggling native plant species
Chantelle Doyle moves pollen between locations hoping to establish new plant populations and increase genetic diversity giving struggling species a bo...
SIMS celebrates 20 years and shows how true collaboration brings great results
Robert Harcourt collects oceanographic information using microcomputers strapped to turtles and seals.
COP30 - Food security under threat with climate change
Jim Falk from Melbourne presented a message of hope at the COP30 climate meeting in Brazil
Space conference makes Sydney mission control
Space is integral to our modern world, supporting mapping, land care, agriculture, mining, fire prevention and so much more.
Science Academy president urges business rethink on research and development
Professor Jagadish puzzles why support of Australian Science is so wanting and says business should see their R&D spend as an investment.
Developing more options for people with sleep apnea
Amal Osman from Flinders University, an ABC Top 5 scientist in 2025 describes sleep apnea, and her work developing new treatments for this debilitatin...
Superstar of STEM - Rebecca Duncan
Robyn Williams meets Superstar of STEM marine biologist Rebecca Duncan.
Superstar of STEM - Nicola Lo
Robyn Williams meets Superstar of STEM Nicola Lo, an environmental engineer and project manager with Colliers Engineering & Design.
Top quark used to test quantum concepts
It exists for of 10-25 seconds. If you blink, you’ll miss it.