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.

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Episodes

Musical palm cockatoos sing duets and more

The science briefRobots for e-wasteScience and the public good - chemistryPalm cockatoos – the singing and drumming parrots on Australia’s northern tipWeight training for general health and therapyCitizen science boosts science literacy

Sep 11, 2021•54 min

Authors combine science with popular characters and gripping story lines

The science briefScience and the public goodAstrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking introduces young readers to scienceScience the basis of LA Larkin’s crime-thrillers

Sep 04, 2021•54 min

The Science Show celebrates 46 years with Douglas Adams, a pit full of snakes and a memory from the start

The Science Show celebrates 46 years and recalls a warning given at the startRemembering Douglas AdamsThe fascinating world of snakes The science brief

Aug 28, 2021•54 min

Crazy ants, smart birds and an Aussie space mission

How basic research can lead to unexpected breakthroughsCarl’s world of scienceCurtin University builds resupply craft for Space StationBird brains more complex than ever imaginedYellow crazy ants threaten ecosystems and agriculture along Queensland coast

Aug 21, 2021•54 min

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