The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms. The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/ Copyright 2019, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 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The University of Newcastle looks at new uni model, new energy options Electrolysis may help pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere Look at our beautiful we Gerry Thomas questions our fear of nuclear power Could California save the Tarkine by leasing it? The University of Newcastle looks at new uni model, new energy options Electrolysis may help pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere Look at our beautiful website! You can trust us! British grapes roasted by extreme heat London’s Science Museum presents Top Secret: From ciphers to cyber security http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/is-nuclear-safe-plus,-a-stroll-through-the-science-of-secrets/11663880 Sat, 02 Nov 2019 12:05:28 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/is-nuclear-safe-plus,-a-stroll-through-the-science-of-secrets/11663880 ABC Radio National 00:54:07 UNSW celebrates 70 years Prime Minister’s Prizes for Innovators and Innovation 2019 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science Teaching in Primary and Secondary Schools 2019 STEM careers extend throughout industry Linking climate passion with education and caree UNSW celebrates 70 years Prime Minister’s Prizes for Innovators and Innovation 2019 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science Teaching in Primary and Secondary Schools 2019 STEM careers extend throughout industry Linking climate passion with education and careers Betel quid - fourth most commonly consumed drug after caffeine, alcohol and nicotine, but this cancer-causing addiction gets no research http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/the-cancer-causing-addiction,-fourth-in-line-after-caffeine,-al/11640664 Sat, 26 Oct 2019 12:05:27 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/the-cancer-causing-addiction,-fourth-in-line-after-caffeine,-al/11640664 ABC Radio National 00:54:07 Latrobe Valley aquifer could power new industries New efficiencies coming for the mining industry Eucs a new source of graphene Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2019 Should we communicate with ET? Latrobe Valley aquifer could power new industries New efficiencies coming for the mining industry Eucs a new source of graphene Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2019 Should we communicate with ET? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/growing-fish-in-old-power-stations/11617788 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 12:05:55 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/growing-fish-in-old-power-stations/11617788 ABC Radio National 00:54:07 Nobel Prizes 2019 PhD candidate investigates proteins and DNA in resistant breast cancer cells Newcastle University helps city move from smokestacks to innovative industries Transforming coal to a high value resource, not one that is burnt for 10c per Wa Nobel Prizes 2019 PhD candidate investigates proteins and DNA in resistant breast cancer cells Newcastle University helps city move from smokestacks to innovative industries Transforming coal to a high value resource, not one that is burnt for 10c per Warming England has mice on the move Robots allow scientists a few more hours sleep How physics inspires and consoles Tim Radford http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/transformed-coal-brings-potential-for-new-smart-industries/11594406 Sat, 12 Oct 2019 12:05:20 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/transformed-coal-brings-potential-for-new-smart-industries/11594406 ABC Radio National 00:54:06 Nature celebrates 150 years New missions bring new excitement for the Moon The mystery and complexity of our sense of smell Lignin a possible basis for new bioplastics Polluting petrochemical solvent replaced by green biochemical alternative Nature celebrates 150 years New missions bring new excitement for the Moon The mystery and complexity of our sense of smell Lignin a possible basis for new bioplastics Polluting petrochemical solvent replaced by green biochemical alternative http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/meet-the-first-female-editor-of-nature,-and-who-are-the-orphans/11575272 Sat, 05 Oct 2019 12:05:04 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/meet-the-first-female-editor-of-nature,-and-who-are-the-orphans/11575272 ABC Radio National 00:53:54 UK’s Warwick University – collaborative projects and filling skills gaps Alice Roberts – how to approach humanity’s huge challenges High-res scans reveal dodo’s violent death Autonomous vehicle for those sprawling campuses and shopping centres How car bat UK’s Warwick University – collaborative projects and filling skills gaps Alice Roberts – how to approach humanity’s huge challenges High-res scans reveal dodo’s violent death Autonomous vehicle for those sprawling campuses and shopping centres How car batteries will change over time Talking to young children helps with language development Seed collection conserves genetic diversity of vegetables http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/the-science-show-is-sent-to-coventry/11555612 Sat, 28 Sep 2019 12:05:38 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/the-science-show-is-sent-to-coventry/11555612 ABC Radio National 00:54:10 What can time-travelling seeds teach us about climate change? Five schools across four continents look to the stars together Under the stars: a new book introducing children to astrophysics Where DID the Moon come from? The Moon: A History for the Futu What can time-travelling seeds teach us about climate change? Five schools across four continents look to the stars together Under the stars: a new book introducing children to astrophysics Where DID the Moon come from? The Moon: A History for the Future http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/where-did-the-moon-come-from/11528572 Sat, 21 Sep 2019 12:05:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/where-did-the-moon-come-from/11528572 ABC Radio National 00:54:07 Magic Mushrooms: Can their mycelia give us safer plastic replacements? Magic Mushrooms: Can their mycelia give us safer plastic replacements? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/magic-of-mushrooms/11487336 Sat, 14 Sep 2019 12:05:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/magic-of-mushrooms/11487336 ABC Radio National 00:54:11 Australia has a long history of space activities. But how will the newly formed Australian Space Agency be supporting future space industry and technology? Australia has a long history of space activities. But how will the newly formed Australian Space Agency be supporting future space industry and technology? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/australia-in-space/11477738 Sat, 07 Sep 2019 12:05:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/australia-in-space/11477738 ABC Radio National 00:54:15 The first Science Show had a warning about fossil fuels - 44 years ago The first Science Show had a warning about fossil fuels - 44 years ago http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/forty-four-years-later!/11462896 Sat, 31 Aug 2019 12:05:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/forty-four-years-later!/11462896 ABC Radio National 00:54:07 New tech to help trace pangolin poachers Research and education a key part of Sydney’s Taronga Zoo Celebrations for Riversleigh’s 25 years as a World Heritage site 50 years of marriage celebrated - with a wasp Ants - the gardeners of the forest Australia’ New tech to help trace pangolin poachers Research and education a key part of Sydney’s Taronga Zoo Celebrations for Riversleigh’s 25 years as a World Heritage site 50 years of marriage celebrated - with a wasp Ants - the gardeners of the forest Australia’s insects disappearing before being described and named Cameras the best way to observe animal behaviour Our chemical homes http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/let%E2%80%99s-save-the-gorgeous-pangolin!/11443948 Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:05:43 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/let%E2%80%99s-save-the-gorgeous-pangolin!/11443948 ABC Radio National 00:53:52 Australia should adopt the British model of science advisors for each ministry says Peter Newman Understanding gravity Illustrating the universe Resistant nerves could lead to treatment for neuro degenerative disease Startups aim at efficiency and waste i Australia should adopt the British model of science advisors for each ministry says Peter Newman Understanding gravity Illustrating the universe Resistant nerves could lead to treatment for neuro degenerative disease Startups aim at efficiency and waste in food production Improving photosynthesis to boost crop yields http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/gravity,-with-einstein/11421848 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 12:05:01 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/gravity,-with-einstein/11421848 ABC Radio National 00:54:07 Bees worldwide under serious threat The Rescue Project presents stories of land repair Reducing emissions won’t be enough to limit rising temperatures Coordination required to build a hydrogen-based economy Science should emulate sport in supporting women Bees worldwide under serious threat The Rescue Project presents stories of land repair Reducing emissions won’t be enough to limit rising temperatures Coordination required to build a hydrogen-based economy Science should emulate sport in supporting women Social influences can help problem gamblers Tom Gleeson BSc back with another season of tough questions http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/hard-questions-and-hydrogen/11400156 Sat, 10 Aug 2019 12:05:44 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/hard-questions-and-hydrogen/11400156 ABC Radio National 00:54:09 Concerns with funding shift for OECD science Dinosaurs reveal further details of history of life on Earth Field sound recordings show ecosystems changing fast Thomas Harriot - forgotten Elizabethan scientist comes to life The little extras needed to engag Concerns with funding shift for OECD science Dinosaurs reveal further details of history of life on Earth Field sound recordings show ecosystems changing fast Thomas Harriot - forgotten Elizabethan scientist comes to life The little extras needed to engage US humanities undergrads in biology basics http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/how-did-just-five-species-of-dinosaurs-survive-armageddon-65-mi/11379186 Sat, 03 Aug 2019 12:05:53 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/how-did-just-five-species-of-dinosaurs-survive-armageddon-65-mi/11379186 ABC Radio National 00:54:07 How Brexit threatens science. Confirming Einstein’s notion of gravity and general relativity. The Cambrian Explosion - why did it happen? Protection for Ediacaran fossil site near the Flinders Ranges. Submersibles take scientists to deep sea volcanic site How Brexit threatens science. Confirming Einstein’s notion of gravity and general relativity. The Cambrian Explosion - why did it happen? Protection for Ediacaran fossil site near the Flinders Ranges. Submersibles take scientists to deep sea volcanic sites. Fossils reveal new details of how dinosaurs lived. Australian biodiversity used to inspire US humanities undergrads. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/was-einstein-right/11351632 Sat, 27 Jul 2019 12:05:43 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/was-einstein-right/11351632 ABC Radio National 00:54:08 The voice of Apollo - how ABC science broadcast the Moon landing Open source data the basis of research, democracy and scientifically-based decision making Australia back of the pack in digital innovation University of Tasmania focussed on local challenge The voice of Apollo - how ABC science broadcast the Moon landing Open source data the basis of research, democracy and scientifically-based decision making Australia back of the pack in digital innovation University of Tasmania focussed on local challenges, opportunities and community University of Otago celebrates 150 years Primary students lap up Einsteinian physics http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/anyone-fancy-$315-billion/11326570 Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:05:16 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/anyone-fancy-$315-billion/11326570 ABC Radio National 00:53:57 Bringing them back. Bringing them back. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/bringing-them-back/11303388 Sat, 13 Jul 2019 12:05:25 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/bringing-them-back/11303388 ABC Radio National 00:54:06 We've now described about 1.75 million species on our planet - but it's believed there are millions more that we haven't classified yet. We've now described about 1.75 million species on our planet - but it's believed there are millions more that we haven't classified yet. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/a-new-library-of-life-on-earth/11281576 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 12:05:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/a-new-library-of-life-on-earth/11281576 ABC Radio National 00:54:07 library, life, genomics, genetics, tools, earth, species, number, science, science show, carl smith Lovers in the lab Lovers in the lab http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/love,-feelings,-and-flavour/11249050 Sat, 29 Jun 2019 12:05:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/love,-feelings,-and-flavour/11249050 ABC Radio National 00:54:12 Building your own artificial Pancreas Building your own artificial Pancreas http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/taking-tech-into-your-own-hands/11227384 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 12:05:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/taking-tech-into-your-own-hands/11227384 ABC Radio National 00:54:07 The first/last Danish wolf Making Tasmanian devils less Tasmanian How to control Australia's wild dogs A world without humans The first/last Danish wolf Making Tasmanian devils less Tasmanian How to control Australia's wild dogs A world without humans http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/wild-things/11208958 Sat, 15 Jun 2019 12:05:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/wild-things/11208958 ABC Radio National 00:58:24 Most people have a minimum of 9 pints of blood in their bodies. In her book Nine Pints, Rose George takes us on a journey with nine stories exploring the science of blood and our changing attitudes to blood in different cultures. We produce 2,000,000 new Most people have a minimum of 9 pints of blood in their bodies. In her book Nine Pints, Rose George takes us on a journey with nine stories exploring the science of blood and our changing attitudes to blood in different cultures. We produce 2,000,000 new red blood cells each second. The cells have a lot of work to do. They carry oxygen to organs and tissues. They carry nutrients, heat and hormones. Blood transports waste products and where necessary, clots to stop the flow. It fights infections and foreign invaders. In Nepal Rose meets girls challenging taboos around menstruation. In the Canadian prairies, she visits a controversial plasma clinic. She tours a leech farm in Wales and learns about the role leeches play in modern surgery. Rose George is heard in her appearance at Adelaide Writers Week. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/nine-stories-about-our-nine-pints-of-blood/11190014 Sat, 08 Jun 2019 12:05:50 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/nine-stories-about-our-nine-pints-of-blood/11190014 ABC Radio National 00:54:06 blood Headset provides soundtrack for the vision impaired Buzzing ball trains the brain with degraded proprioception Magnetic brain stimulation trials for Multiple sclerosis Adelaide hosts first Asian Physics Olympiad held in Australia New wheat varieties for t Headset provides soundtrack for the vision impaired Buzzing ball trains the brain with degraded proprioception Magnetic brain stimulation trials for Multiple sclerosis Adelaide hosts first Asian Physics Olympiad held in Australia New wheat varieties for the changing climate Amphibians threatened worldwide Ecosystem services vital, though not always obvious http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/electric-brains-and-%E2%80%98magic%E2%80%99-furniture/11169130 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:05:57 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/electric-brains-and-%E2%80%98magic%E2%80%99-furniture/11169130 ABC Radio National 00:53:53 Tasmanian forest fires leave people feeling threatened Prairie voles a model for human love and attachment High drama in the lives of honey bees The key role of insects in crop pollination Response to damaged genes linked to Parkinson’s Disease Secrets of Tasmanian forest fires leave people feeling threatened Prairie voles a model for human love and attachment High drama in the lives of honey bees The key role of insects in crop pollination Response to damaged genes linked to Parkinson’s Disease Secrets of those who bloom in their senior years revealed http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/bees-on-fire!/11147756 Sat, 25 May 2019 12:05:24 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/bees-on-fire!/11147756 ABC Radio National 00:53:58 Sulawesi hit by rare supershear earthquake in Sep 2018 Nuclear and renewables or nuclear or renewables? Challenges for Alzheimer’s research How Australia’s first regional university offers more Pouched rats sniff for land mines and medical samples Sulawesi hit by rare supershear earthquake in Sep 2018 Nuclear and renewables or nuclear or renewables? Challenges for Alzheimer’s research How Australia’s first regional university offers more Pouched rats sniff for land mines and medical samples http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/open-the-door---or-else!/11124506 Sat, 18 May 2019 12:05:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/open-the-door---or-else!/11124506 ABC Radio National 00:54:00 New evidence helps rewrite the human story Mass migration of human populations predicted ALP promises funding boost for science How gut bacteria affect our brain Who controls autonomous systems? The amazing, bedazzling bird-of-paradise New evidence helps rewrite the human story Mass migration of human populations predicted ALP promises funding boost for science How gut bacteria affect our brain Who controls autonomous systems? The amazing, bedazzling bird-of-paradise http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/fancy-a-brain-diet/11102326 Sat, 11 May 2019 12:05:57 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/fancy-a-brain-diet/11102326 ABC Radio National 00:54:06 Ode to the typewriter and vale poet Les Murray Phone recordings provide status update for frogs Spread of chytrid fungus linked to human transport Hashtag era gives activism a face Coalition promises for science Judge finds scientist’s dismissal unlawful Ode to the typewriter and vale poet Les Murray Phone recordings provide status update for frogs Spread of chytrid fungus linked to human transport Hashtag era gives activism a face Coalition promises for science Judge finds scientist’s dismissal unlawful Major changes in human history linked to geological forces http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/frogs!-frogs!-frogs!/11077904 Sat, 04 May 2019 12:05:10 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/frogs!-frogs!-frogs!/11077904 ABC Radio National 00:53:58 Impacts of high-tide flooding on local economic activity Mysteries of the bizarre ancient fish, the coelacanth Life at extreme ocean depths Vale biologist Sydney Brenner Challenges for AI visual recognition Nine amazing stories about blood Impacts of high-tide flooding on local economic activity Mysteries of the bizarre ancient fish, the coelacanth Life at extreme ocean depths Vale biologist Sydney Brenner Challenges for AI visual recognition Nine amazing stories about blood http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/blood!/11049546 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:05:11 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/blood!/11049546 ABC Radio National 00:53:52 New telescope to probe the formation and evolution of the universe Building teams for missions to Mars New telescope to probe the formation and evolution of the universe Building teams for missions to Mars http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/the-psychology-of-going-to-mars/11025656 Sat, 20 Apr 2019 12:05:07 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/the-psychology-of-going-to-mars/11025656 ABC Radio National 00:54:08 Bill Shorten describes science under a Labor government Australian hydrogen could power the world many times over Antarctic coasts melted by warmer oceans Slime moulds exhibit memory New ideas about ridged teeth of large aquatic feeders Deciphering the so Bill Shorten describes science under a Labor government Australian hydrogen could power the world many times over Antarctic coasts melted by warmer oceans Slime moulds exhibit memory New ideas about ridged teeth of large aquatic feeders Deciphering the social behaviour of ants http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/a-science-led-election/10997770 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 12:05:19 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/a-science-led-election/10997770 ABC Radio National 00:54:07 Budget provides science a nudge Moratorium call on editing human embryos Energy used to produce wasted food in US could power whole countries Measuring the universe may lead to new physics, and new model of the universe Worldwide bird sightings collated a Budget provides science a nudge Moratorium call on editing human embryos Energy used to produce wasted food in US could power whole countries Measuring the universe may lead to new physics, and new model of the universe Worldwide bird sightings collated at eBird Interactive experience for visitors at SF Exploratorium http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/scientists-support-worldwide-moratorium-on-editing-human-embryos/10975548 Sat, 06 Apr 2019 12:05:04 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/scientists-support-worldwide-moratorium-on-editing-human-embryos/10975548 ABC Radio National 00:54:07 President Trump heading for the far side of the Moon Early prep for human missions to Mars Lights affect migratory birds NestWatch tracks breeding success of birds across the US Where memories are held New focussed approach to brain therapy Miniaturisatio President Trump heading for the far side of the Moon Early prep for human missions to Mars Lights affect migratory birds NestWatch tracks breeding success of birds across the US Where memories are held New focussed approach to brain therapy Miniaturisation and wifi bring hope for patients with epilepsy and vision impairment http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/the-making-and-breaking-of-memory/10953790 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:05:14 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/the-making-and-breaking-of-memory/10953790 ABC Radio National 00:54:07 How racial prejudice can easily appear in classrooms The human race - a race of one Henry Sutton an inspiration for students at Federation University Project FeederWatch feeds birds, unites people, provides valuable data Fairywren Project collates bird si How racial prejudice can easily appear in classrooms The human race - a race of one Henry Sutton an inspiration for students at Federation University Project FeederWatch feeds birds, unites people, provides valuable data Fairywren Project collates bird sightings to monitor changes in populations and range http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/is-iq-fixed/10928928 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 12:05:52 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/is-iq-fixed/10928928 ABC Radio National 00:54:07 Understanding not memorization the key to learning maths New approach to teaching hopes to improve retention in STEM Carl Sagan inspires search for life beyond Earth Elements of interest to Australia Racial prejudice from teachers lessens student results Understanding not memorization the key to learning maths New approach to teaching hopes to improve retention in STEM Carl Sagan inspires search for life beyond Earth Elements of interest to Australia Racial prejudice from teachers lessens student results http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/stopping-the-plunge-in-achievement-in-stem-at-school-and-univer/10905152 Sat, 16 Mar 2019 12:05:59 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/stopping-the-plunge-in-achievement-in-stem-at-school-and-univer/10905152 ABC Radio National 00:54:04 New battery launched for life beyond lithium Hunt for exoplanets continues after Kepler David Baltimore - early work led to first HIV drugs Happy 150th birthday to the Periodic Table New battery launched for life beyond lithium Hunt for exoplanets continues after Kepler David Baltimore - early work led to first HIV drugs Happy 150th birthday to the Periodic Table http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/hiv,-trump-and-david-baltimore/10883914 Sat, 09 Mar 2019 12:05:06 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/hiv,-trump-and-david-baltimore/10883914 ABC Radio National 00:54:07 Microorganisms produce more CO2 in a warming world Drought, heat and fire leave massive tree graveyards on all continents Biggest nuclear fusion experiment on schedule in southern France The Bail Project helps low income people in NYC Smithsonian Museum a Microorganisms produce more CO2 in a warming world Drought, heat and fire leave massive tree graveyards on all continents Biggest nuclear fusion experiment on schedule in southern France The Bail Project helps low income people in NYC Smithsonian Museum and Zoo records the natural world as it collides with human civilisation Apprenticeship scheme leads to low Swiss unemployment The third revolution in warfare after gun powder and nuclear weapons is on its way - autonomous weapons http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/from-the-aaas/10862528 Sat, 02 Mar 2019 12:05:59 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/from-the-aaas/10862528 ABC Radio National 00:54:06 Investigating processes which control the expression of genes New chemistry emulates nature Climate politics – it’s short-term gain for some versus long-term well-being for all The secret of life - explanation through new physics Investigating processes which control the expression of genes New chemistry emulates nature Climate politics – it’s short-term gain for some versus long-term well-being for all The secret of life - explanation through new physics http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/what-is-life/10838298 Sat, 23 Feb 2019 12:05:28 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/what-is-life/10838298 ABC Radio National 00:53:58 Insect Armageddon? Study shows 'catastrophic' declines in bug numbers. Coral spawning and assisted evolution at Australia's Sea Simulator. Marlon Brando's luxury resort in French Polynesia, supporting research and conservation. The new wave of Chinese sci Insect Armageddon? Study shows 'catastrophic' declines in bug numbers. Coral spawning and assisted evolution at Australia's Sea Simulator. Marlon Brando's luxury resort in French Polynesia, supporting research and conservation. The new wave of Chinese science fiction. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/coral-spawning-and-the-hopes-and-hurdles-of-assisted-evolution/10794844 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 12:05:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/coral-spawning-and-the-hopes-and-hurdles-of-assisted-evolution/10794844 ABC Radio National 00:53:58 Clues to an ancient whale mystery, in the cliffs of the Victorian Surf Coast. 'Geopoetry' inspired by the work of Australia's first female Professor. The Nobel Prize winner who co-authored a paper with his pet. The Chase continues... with a hunt for the n Clues to an ancient whale mystery, in the cliffs of the Victorian Surf Coast. 'Geopoetry' inspired by the work of Australia's first female Professor. The Nobel Prize winner who co-authored a paper with his pet. The Chase continues... with a hunt for the night parrot. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/ancient-whale-mystery-hidden-in-the-cliffs-around-bells-beach-v1/10785382 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 12:05:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/ancient-whale-mystery-hidden-in-the-cliffs-around-bells-beach-v1/10785382 ABC Radio National 00:53:52 Scientists awarded in Australia Day honours. Innovative success from sharing risks and rewards amongst public and private research. Antarctic protection vital for ecosystems’ long-term future. SOFIA chases Titan’s shadow across the Tasman Sea. Australia o Scientists awarded in Australia Day honours. Innovative success from sharing risks and rewards amongst public and private research. Antarctic protection vital for ecosystems’ long-term future. SOFIA chases Titan’s shadow across the Tasman Sea. Australia once joined to North America. Philosophy of science challenges scientists’ role, methods and responsibilities. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/the-vital-importance-of-public-enterprise/10771400 Sat, 02 Feb 2019 12:05:13 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/the-vital-importance-of-public-enterprise/10771400 ABC Radio National 00:53:52 Holidays in space? Holidays in space? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/holidays-in-space/10737198 Sat, 26 Jan 2019 12:05:26 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/holidays-in-space/10737198 ABC Radio National 00:54:07 A look back at some big stories of human health from 2018. Why do scientists keep studying the same genes, why are Aussies still not eating enough fruit and veg, and what can we learn from the catastrophic 1918 flu pandemic? A look back at some big stories of human health from 2018. Why do scientists keep studying the same genes, why are Aussies still not eating enough fruit and veg, and what can we learn from the catastrophic 1918 flu pandemic? http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/science-extra-2018-in-human-health/10586130 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 07:35:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/science-extra-2018-in-human-health/10586130 ABC Radio National 00:13:01 abc science, science extra, science show, research, jonathan webb, health, medicine, humans, genes, diet, nutrition, exercise, flu, spanish influenza, vaccination, tegan taylor Are you eating enough fruit, vegetables and healthy snacks? (ABC News: Clare Rawlinson) How young people view our scientific world – and our uncertain future. How young people view our scientific world – and our uncertain future. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/how-young-people-view-our-scientific-world-%E2%80%93-and-our-uncertain/10726192 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 12:05:45 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/how-young-people-view-our-scientific-world-%E2%80%93-and-our-uncertain/10726192 ABC Radio National 00:54:05 We discuss 2018 in tech news — from social media behaving badly to 'deep fake' videos and concerns about My Health Record. We discuss 2018 in tech news — from social media behaving badly to 'deep fake' videos and concerns about My Health Record. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/science-extra-2018-in-technology/10586128 Sun, 13 Jan 2019 07:35:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/science-extra-2018-in-technology/10586128 ABC Radio National 00:14:51 abc science, science extra, science show, research, jonathan webb, ariel bogle, technology, social media, facebook, twitter, cambridge analytica, deep fakes, my health record 2018 was a tumultuous year for the big social media companies. (AP: Andrew Harnik) William Whewell - coined osmosis, conductivity, ion and scientist! William Whewell - coined osmosis, conductivity, ion and scientist! http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/william-whewell---coined-osmosis,-conductivity,-ion-and-scient/10707770 Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:05:35 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/william-whewell---coined-osmosis,-conductivity,-ion-and-scient/10707770 ABC Radio National 00:53:52 whewell, scientist We review the year in health: an investigation into out-of-pocket medical costs, mental health patients visiting the ED and changes to abortion laws. We review the year in health: an investigation into out-of-pocket medical costs, mental health patients visiting the ED and changes to abortion laws. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/science-extra-2018-in-health/10586126 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 07:35:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/science-extra-2018-in-health/10586126 ABC Radio National 00:11:50 abc science, science extra, science show, research, jonathan webb, health, abortion, mental health, emergency, out-of-pocket, medical bills, insurance, four corners Emergency departments in Australian hospitals struggled to cope with mental health patient numbers. (ABC News: Kerrin Thomas) Frankenstein - It’s alive!!! Frankenstein - It’s alive!!! http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/it%E2%80%99s-alive!!!/10639668 Sat, 05 Jan 2019 12:05:11 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/it%E2%80%99s-alive!!!/10639668 ABC Radio National 00:53:52 2018 was a big year in space. We look back at a mission to the Sun, a slew of mysterious radio bursts, and the ancient glimmer of the very first stars. 2018 was a big year in space. We look back at a mission to the Sun, a slew of mysterious radio bursts, and the ancient glimmer of the very first stars. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/science-extra-2018-in-space/10586124 Sun, 30 Dec 2018 07:35:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/science-extra-2018-in-space/10586124 ABC Radio National 00:14:16 abc science, science extra, science show, research, jonathan webb, space, cosmos, astronomy, sun, parker solar probe, fast radio bursts, exomoon, stars, galaxy, telescope, hubble, kepler, kuiper belt, nasa, planets, dark matter The Parker Solar Probe will get closer to the Sun than any spacecraft in history. (Supplied: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory) A couple of weeks ago, The Science Show featured The Vagina Museum in Britain. Today, in the interest of genital balance and gonad diversity, we present The Willy Show. A couple of weeks ago, The Science Show featured The Vagina Museum in Britain. Today, in the interest of genital balance and gonad diversity, we present The Willy Show. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/25th-may/10639658 Sat, 29 Dec 2018 12:05:51 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/25th-may/10639658 ABC Radio National 00:53:52 Argentine lake duck showing its extended penis