The Science Show

ABC

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自然科學
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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.

8小時前

Lab Notes: The surprising history of the backyard sprinkler

Backyard sprinklers have transformed the Aussie urban landscape. But their path to domination of our suburbs was haphazard — and hinged on the inventions of several knockabout tinkerers. Meanwhile with a rapidly drying climate, we may need to re-consider our reliance on this invention. You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au Featuring: James Purtill, technology reporter Extra information: How the garden sprinkler conquered Australia This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.

11 分鐘
5日前

Stories told by feet

An ancient human may be a new species, and extinct giant kangaroos - could they hop?

55 分鐘
6日前

Lab Notes: Why buying a star name is nonsense

A quick online search reveals multiple paid services for naming stars as commemorative gifts. You'll be provided with a certificate and a map for finding your star in the sky. But these names are not official and are not used by astronomers — or anyone else, for that matter. So what's going on, and how do stars really get their names? ‌Featuring: Laura Driessen, radio astronomer at the University of Sydney You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.

13 分鐘
2月13日

Ancient humans lived in an Indonesian cave until Homo sapiens arrived

A cave in Sulawesi was home to our ancestors for tens of thousands of years. Archaeologists are piecing together the story.

55 分鐘
2月12日

Lab Notes: Skincare, pregnancy and a minefield of mixed messages

Retinoids are big business for reducing wrinkles and treating acne — but there's conflicting advice on their safety for pregnant women. Should manufacturers of these skincare products be providing warnings? Or are the risks not that great? You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au Featuring: Caitlyn Davey, health reporterExtra information: Retinoids are booming in the beauty industry, but are they safe to use during pregnancy? This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.

11 分鐘
2月6日

Social media ban impacts political knowledge of young Australians

Australia’s social media ban aims to protect young people from online threats, but it may also restrict their access to discussion of democracy and political systems.

54 分鐘
2月5日

Lab Notes: Can we tap the brakes on energy-hungry AI?

AI seems to be absolutely everywhere at the moment. While we're still waiting for the productivity revolution — or the jobs apocalypse — the energy costs of AI are already staggering. So how should we think about those environmental impacts of AI? And what can we learn from previous turns of the great technological wheel? You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au Featuring: Dr Niraj Lal, renewables expert at the Australian National University Extra information: Data centres are vital for the future and AI but their environmental footprint can be a problem This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.

12 分鐘
1月30日

Humpbacks threat, green cities and EVs, and origins of life

How did life begin? It may not have been on Earth, with asteroids carrying a range of organic molecules

55 分鐘

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Robyn Williams

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The Fabulously Entertaining Science Show

20/03/2021

michelle garnaut

This is really and truly my favourite podcast. I never ever miss an episode and despite having no science background at all I am always intrigued and enlightened by every episode Thank you to the whole Science Show team for adding to the joy and knowledge of life.

The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.