The Science Show

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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.

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Australia says no to European Southern Observatory collaboration, applications of quantum mechanics and testing trees’ response to rising carbon dioxide

The biggest science infrastructure requires collaboration. Australia has said no to joining the European Southern Observatory and will not share in the discovery, the experience and many benefits.

55 min.
3 DGN GELEDEN

Lab Notes: What can we grow on the Moon?

The main aim of NASA's Artemis program is to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon — so what will we eat? And can food be actually be grown there? 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: Matthew Gilliham, director the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space at Adelaide UniversityThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.

11 min.
3 APR

Australian and New Zealand research presented at Falling Walls Berlin

Carl Smith reports from Falling Walls 2025 and speaks to presenters from Australia and New Zealand who were there sharing their research with the world.

55 min.
2 APR

Lab Notes: Can we replace lab animals?

Humans have done experiments on animals for thousands of years — but animal testing has always been controversial because of the concerns for animal welfare. Recently, there have been more and more efforts to find alternatives to lab animals. So how is this quest going? What's on the horizon – and will we ever get rid of lab animals completely? 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: Darren Saunders, New South Wales deputy chief scientist and engineerThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.

11 min.
27 MRT

Saving Australia’s R&D, robot for cleaning up oil, and quantum physics with Paul Davies

Paul Davies explains some of the weirdness that is quantum physics

53 min.
26 MRT

Lab Notes: NASA's mission to the Moon

It's more than 50 years since humans went anywhere near the Moon — but that's about to change. After a series of delays, NASA's Artemis II mission is set to launch in early April. So what's the aim of the mission, where exactly are the astronauts headed, and why is it happening now? 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: Jacinta Bowler, ABC science reporterExtra information: NASA delays Artemis II mission to the Moon, a day after flagging March launch Former NASA engineer warns about heat shield on Artemis II moon mission This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.

12 min.
20 MRT

Possums thought to be extinct found in Papua, early Indigenous ingenuity, and how we adjust to ultra-processed food

Two ancient Australian possums, thought to be extinct, are now known to survive in Indonesian Papua

55 min.
19 MRT

Lab Notes: Super-K flu is here … but it's not our biggest problem

A fast-moving strain of influenza known as "Super-K" is circulating in Australia and has been driving up flu numbers around the world. Virologists are constantly tracking strains like this as they come and go. Professor Kirsty Short, shares her anxiety about the flu season ahead, as well as a surprising recent win — and a call to arms about vaccination. 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: Kirsty Short, virologist at University of QueenslandMore information: Australia's 2026 influenza vaccine rollout and the Super-K strain This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.

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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.