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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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Lab Notes: Varroa is here but honey bees strike back

Varroa is the parasite responsible for destroying bee colonies all around the world and is regarded as "the greatest biological threat to Australia's honey bee population." The good news is that some honey bees can fight back. And they're being helped by breeders, scientists and artificial insemination on the tiniest scale. Learn more on Lab Notes, the show that brings you the science of new discoveries and current events. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au

14 min
4 DAYS AGO

Taronga tales

Kristin Darell’s books for kids show how many aspects of science flourish at the zoo - especially in Taronga Azzo in Sydney, her favourite.

13 min
4 DAYS AGO

Australian deserts - ecologically, hardly deserts. But our knowledge about them is.

Steve Morton describes the geological history of Australia which has made Australian deserts unique. 20,000 species of beetles, 7,500 species of ants, and a varied wildlife ready to boom when the rains come.

14 min
4 DAYS AGO

Australia’s crucial role in radio astronomy

John Bolton pioneered the field from a converted radar lab on the cliffs of Dover Heights in Sydney. This is just one story in Marcus Chown’s book about black holes, A Crack in Everything.

14 min
4 DAYS AGO

Relish cosmic catastrophes

Sara Webb explores what will happen when our Sun stops shining, and our galaxy, The Milky Way, collides with the andromeda galaxy.

13 min
FEB 4

Lab Notes: Why the Australian sun has a real sting to it

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 feels that full on. So why does our sunlight have that extra "bite"? Spoiler: it's not the hole in the ozone layer. Learn more on Lab Notes, the show that brings you the science of new discoveries and current events. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au

14 min
FEB 1

Technology assists with mental health demands

Ian Tucker is investigating the use of online services, where doctors prescribe a service, allowing patients to connect with social groups for support.

6 min
FEB 1

The Secret History of Sharks

They have survived for 465 million years, and 5 mass extinctions. John Long describes how sharks have been able to endure.

11 min

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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.