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
Protecting habitats and the creatures that dwell within
Climate change is already having far-reaching consequences, for our forests, our oceans and ourselves.
00:54:07 |
Sat 15 Jul 2023
Torres Strait VR, taming CERN's magnets and Fiji's fight against varroa mite
Testing magnets for CERN'S Large Hadron Collider is a high-stakes job, with serious consequences.
00:56:03 |
Sat 08 Jul 2023
Where science can lead: An isolated island, the slimy forest floor, and centre stage for stand-up
Come along for a midnight hunt at a secluded resort, and a dawn boat trip to the speck of land where Hollywood Blockbuster Castaway was filmed.
00:56:57 |
Sat 01 Jul 2023
Communities team up with scientists to tackle flooding
Meet two groups — one in Scotland, the other in the US state of Georgia — using science against floodwaters.
00:54:55 |
Sat 24 Jun 2023
Helping marine life thrive — from Fiji to Goondiwindi
Tag along for a trip out to sea to meet a woman from the Solomon Islands who is tracking this looming danger in the Pacific Ocean.
00:54:00 |
Sat 17 Jun 2023
Come inside the vault preserving Pacific plants for future generations
Carl Smith takes a trip to the Pacific to catch up with scientists working to conserve the region's biodiversity.
00:54:10 |
Sat 10 Jun 2023
The surprising past — and promising future of women in science
A woman was among Australia's first three science graduates. But it's still far from a level playing field.
00:54:10 |
Sat 03 Jun 2023
The botanist behind Dame Edna's favourite flower, and the virtuous side of weeds
There's a scientific story behind Dame Edna's famous Gladioli, and it involves one of Australia's top botanists.
00:54:10 |
Sat 27 May 2023
Nearer the Gods: The enduring legacy of Isaac Newton
He's one of the most famous scientists ever. But who was Isaac Newton, really? Sharon Carleton presents a portrait like no other about the myths surrounding the genius.
00:53:59 |
Sat 20 May 2023
Unravelling the mysterious workings of the epigenome — and the universe
Dark matter is assumed to be responsible for holding the universe together. So where is it?
00:54:09 |
Sat 13 May 2023
Celebrating David Attenborough on his 97th birthday
Reflecting on Sir David Attenborough's decades-long contribution to our understanding of the natural world.
00:54:10 |
Sat 06 May 2023
A lab for seas and winds, measuring carbon dioxide and monitoring animal ecology
Dave Keeling started measuring carbon dioxide in 1958, Dave’s son Ralph continues his father’s work today.
00:54:07 |
Sat 29 Apr 2023
Astronomers watch as black hole pulls dust cloud apart
And bee venom shows promise treating a range of cancers.
00:54:16 |
Sat 22 Apr 2023
Beaming energy to Earth from space
And one hundred years ago, a scientific expedition in Australia showed Einstein was right.
00:54:04 |
Sat 15 Apr 2023
Technology helps scientists discover new species
As pressure on the natural world increases, new technology is bringing fast results as scientists monitor fauna and flora and identify new species.
00:54:08 |
Sat 08 Apr 2023
Bees communicate intricate information with their dance and Moon mission to map water
By performing their waggle dance, bees communicate information about direction, distance and quality of a food source.
00:54:11 |
Sat 01 Apr 2023
World’s biggest coal port could become the world’s biggest hydrogen port. And Vale Will Steffen
And soft tissues can be fossilised. They help piece together the history of life on Earth.
01:00:00 |
Sat 25 Mar 2023
Academy calls for increased science funding, DNA used to nab wildlife smugglers, and worms reveal secrets of brains and memory.
The Australian Academy of Science has called for a review of science funding in Australia.
01:00:00 |
Sat 18 Mar 2023
Helping young children after burn injury, inside the minds of teens, and behind the scenes at London’s Natural History Museum
In this episode of Strange Frontiers, Carl Smith takes us into the vault at one of the world’s greatest archives of natural history.
01:00:00 |
Sat 11 Mar 2023
Visit the world’s biggest fission reactor under construction in France and discover the wonders of algae
If successful, ITER promises to provide abundant clean energy.
01:00:00 |
Sat 04 Mar 2023
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