The Science Show
The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 271
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
One billion people at risk as temperatures rise, sex genes, Shackleton VR and tennis
As temperatures rise, it is estimated one billion people will be displaced from their land.
00:54:13 |
Sat 27 Jul 2024
Stanford University: the great university with a dark side
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are to be combined as one in 2026.
So how do you start a new university?
You could look at the most successful universities and se…
00:54:02 |
Sat 20 Jul 2024
The deep dark ocean – Exploring the abyss
The ocean depths may be out of sight, but they play an important role in climate and the cycling of nutrients.
00:54:02 |
Sat 13 Jul 2024
The world's largest underground lab and the hunt for dark matter
From deep within a mountain in Italy, scientists hope increasingly sophisticated experiments are closing in on the hidden matter of the universe.
00:55:16 |
Sat 06 Jul 2024
The hunt for a crucial update to Einstein's revolutionary theories
For the next big steps in physics many believe it's time for a shake-up of the field's core theories - including those proposed by Einstein himself.
00:54:19 |
Sat 29 Jun 2024
The lab listening to Earth's mysterious seismic rumbles
Deep in an abandoned silver mine in Germany, seismometres monitor the song of the Earth - including its most mysterious rumbles.
00:54:07 |
Sat 22 Jun 2024
Molecules with their own fingerprint
Just as DNA is unique, it turns out other molecules may also be unique.
00:54:00 |
Sat 15 Jun 2024
Paul Ehrlich - memoir traces science, activism and concerns for the planet
Paul Ehrlich has released a memoir. It covers his decades of science and activism. There have been some improvements. But mostly his concerns are even stronger.
00:54:06 |
Sat 08 Jun 2024
Age of Monotremes including three new genera
I00 million years ago, there were more species of monotreme, the egg-laying mammals such as today’s platypus and echidna at Lightning Ridge in northern NSW than anywhere else on earth, past or presen…
00:54:07 |
Sat 01 Jun 2024
Are our tall forests really being saved?
David Lindenmayer reveals the ugly truth and what’s really happening in our magnificent tall forests.
00:54:06 |
Sat 25 May 2024
Big savings possible for the world’s ships
Ships which hitch a ride on small ocean currents could make big savings on fuel and reduce emissions.
00:54:06 |
Sat 18 May 2024
Charcoal reveals secrets of first humans in Australia
There are no bone fragments or similar clues. But the structure of cells of ancient plants captured in charcoal is revealing the diet and lifestyle of the first Australians.
00:54:05 |
Sat 11 May 2024
Getting serious about energy storage. But is it too late as wildfires rage?
Large scale energy storage will allow users to rely on renewable energy alone. The US Department of Energy is funding research to make it a happen.
00:54:06 |
Sat 04 May 2024
Scientists protest in Adelaide
Scientists fear research will be hit in proposed changes at the South Australian Museum
00:54:05 |
Sat 27 Apr 2024
Two inspirational books and new powers for Parkes dish
Two inspirational books for younger readers show an intruiging world and the thrill of chasing a dream.
00:54:06 |
Sat 20 Apr 2024
The science of friendship
Friendship led ancient humans to cooperate and gain an edge over predators. Compassion is seen among 25 primates and other animals. Today we explore these qualities and meet scientists investigating …
00:53:57 |
Sat 13 Apr 2024
The amazing world of alpine plants
Today we meet the people at the forefront of studying alpine plants - including how trees and plants survive in deep snow and ferocious winds.
We visit the mushroom lab to discovery why fungi are e…
00:54:07 |
Fri 05 Apr 2024
Meet the man who changed the world forever
Sir Mark Oliphant of Adelaide was the main person missing from the film Oppenheimer.
It was Sir Mark who carried the letter from European scientists to New York to convince the American President t…
00:54:07 |
Fri 29 Mar 2024
Big things
The Iter Tokamak nuclear fusion reactor is due for completion next year. In the US, a smaller cheaper reactor is also gearing up.
00:54:02 |
Sat 23 Mar 2024
US National Center for Atmospheric Research
Join Robyn Williams and meet scientists at one of the world’s centres for the study of climate and weather.
00:54:07 |
Sat 16 Mar 2024
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