Science Extra: malaria vax breakthrough, surviving snake bite and, of course, COVID-19
A look back at 2021 – a new malaria vaccine and an Alzheimer’s drug get the thumbs up, COVID vax facts and nutritional myth busting.
Jan 01, 2022•49 min
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.
Episodes
The physics of music - part 3
We continue Ian Johnston’s story of the parallel developments of physics and music. Some combinations of notes we find pleasing. Others less so. How is this explained by physics?
Jan 01, 2022•53 min
Science Extra: Cosmic explosions, bits and bobs from the Big Bang and space rocks on Earth
Why was Mars making news so often in 2021, what sent out mystery interstellar radio signals, and who, if anyone, won the billionaire space race?
Dec 25, 2021•50 min
The physics of music - part 2
New thinking in the Renaissance led to a new understanding of physics and with it, a new musical scale and new instruments. Physics and music bloomed.
Dec 25, 2021•53 min
Science extra: Quantum computing, lucid dreams and bin-flipping cockatoos
How will quantum computing change our lives, why do lucid dreams matter and why do cockies flip bin lids? We have the answers.
Dec 18, 2021•49 min
The physics of music - part 1
The Science Show presents the first of a three-part series on how physics and music were closely linked in their early development. The series was first heard in 1994 and is presented by physicist from Sydney University the late Ian Johnston. The first universities in Renaissance times offered four subjects - arithmetic, geometry astronomy and music and there were strong connections between each. In a surprising, enthralling and personal way, Ian tells the story of the development of culture and...
Dec 18, 2021•54 min
Three scientific gift ideas and prospects for 2030
Fears of new biosecurity threatsAlan Finkel’s vision for Australia in 2030Our chief scientist’s goals and hopes for science in 2030Job insecurity makes science unattractiveCosmos Magazine - the science of everythingCorey Tutt – it started with a book about snakesCarl Smith to Germany for six months journalism fellowshipChennupati Jagadish elected 20th president of Australian Academy of Science
Dec 11, 2021•54 min
Stunning capability, variety and beauty in the natural world
Sharon Carleton is our guide as we marvel at species all around us and see the efforts of scientists to understand the natural world.
Dec 04, 2021•54 min
Books for children about the origin of life and Einsteinian physics and L’Oréal awards for rechargeable batteries and balancing fish stocks with needs of human nutrition
L’Oréal and UNESCO For Women in Science award for lithium battery researchL’Oréal and UNESCO For Women in Science award for research into nutrient value of reef fishChildren’s book considers the origin of lifePrimary students see the big picture with Einsteinian physicsNew approach for treating strep A throat infection without antibioticsUnderstanding Machiavellian personalitiesA Complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia
Nov 27, 2021•53 min
Always on? Or better sometimes off? The good and bad of smartphone technology
The Science Brief - Hope for the Amazon and kids and their screensAlways On - the smartphone journey and the possibilities which awaitAussie STEM Stars - Alan FinkelAphasia therapy adapted for zoomHow snakes use sound in the environment and the cost of venom as a defence weapon
Nov 20, 2021•53 min
How science has been used to justify horrid acts through history
The Science Brief – community power takes off and fusion a step closerHow pregnancy shapes the brain – the lifelong effects of motherhoodThe Science of AbolitionMindfulness helps parents of children with behavioural problemsThe Icepick Surgeon
Nov 13, 2021•53 min
On a roll - Ceridwen Dovey wins Bragg Prize for Science Writing again
The prize winners, the anthology, the history remembered. The Science Show this week is all Bragg.
Oct 30, 2021•54 min
More hopes for Glasgow, more value from waste, and a new ship for Antarctic research
World sleepwalking into disaster with lukewarm climate actionInformation for families of children with chronic illnessesThe science briefNew approach for helping those addicted to methamphetaminesNew waste sorter recovers 90% of waste previously dumpedNuyina, the Australia’s new icebreaker, supply ship and floating laboratory arrives in HobartAussie STEM Stars – John Long, fossil hunterHow exercise can improve your sight
Oct 23, 2021•54 min
Birds, polar ice and hopes for Glasgow climate talks
Crisis awaits if the world fails to act on climateShould nuclear power be part of the energy transition?The science briefIdentifying the risks of babies being born smallMonitoring ice north and southTime to count birds in your backyard
Oct 16, 2021•54 min
Prizes, prizes, prizes! Nobels, Earthshot and Eurekas
2021 Nobel Prizes for Medicine, Physics and ChemistryPaul Ehrlich reflects after 50 yearsAustralian finalist for first Earthshot environmental prize 2021Different cultures, different maps part 2Eureka Science Prizes 2021
Oct 09, 2021•54 min
New ways to inspire young students about the world of science
Avoiding a ghastly futureThe science briefNew communications technology for astronomy and space missionsEinstein musical introduces students to physics through performancePen pal scientists inspire young studentsDifferent cultures, different maps
Oct 02, 2021•54 min
As melting ice threatens polar ecosystems hopes emerge that international investment law will help speed transition to clean energy
The science briefHopes international investment law will help speed transition to clean energyScience and the public good - mathematicsCosmic Vertigo returnsMelting ice threatens polar ecosystemsCan computers reproduce human culture?
Sep 25, 2021•54 min
Acacias a new weapon against climate change
The science briefAcacia - another climate solution in easy reachScience and the public good - physicsTargeted heat used to treat brain cancerComputer science born in Australia 70 years ago
Sep 18, 2021•54 min
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
Electrification coming for runabouts and vale Roger Short
Electrification coming for runaboutsSlime moulds fascinate the young and oldBotanical Ark in far north QueenslandThe reality of scientific research – 1-yr study blows out to 6yrsVale Roger Short
Aug 14, 2021•54 min
Slime moulds, soil, Shackleton and snow
Slime moulds – important forest dwellers that are neither plant, animal nor fungusThe story of soilShackleton’s Endurance – the extraordinary tale of endurance and unlikely survivalNZ getting serious about its snow
Aug 07, 2021•54 min
The Science Show - Saturday, August 7
The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
Aug 07, 2021•54 min
Drilling beneath volcanoes, reducing the threat of tsunamis, and why the dodo is no more
Drilling beneath volcanoesProtection against tsunamisTreasures from London’s Natural History Museum at Melbourne Museum to Jan 2022The demise of flightless birdsMessage to a developing embryoHistory of Manhattan, and continued push to return jaguars to southern US
Jul 31, 2021•54 min
Mining minerals with plants and time to supercharge recycling
Plants could be used to remediate polluted sitesRecycling brings benefits with low impact livingCivil society will bring a better world
Jul 24, 2021•54 min
Solutions here now for the climate disaster
Open access science leads to more citationsClimate change impacts WA biodiversitySolutions for the emerging climate disaster
Jul 17, 2021•54 min
Deadly heat hits North America, better steel, and solutions to climate change feature in Australian Museum exhibition
The 1914 visit that changed AustraliaDeadly high temperatures hit Canada and US northwestNew exhibition presents climate solutionsLighter stronger steel for the construction industryArchaeology could extend knowledge of the history of religionIndigenous kids learn health, nutrition and how to cook for the family
Jul 10, 2021•54 min
The simple solution to two big problems — trees
Siberian cave reveals secrets of human evolutionary history.Aussie tree book for young readers.One solution for two big problems — trees.Tribute to Edward de Bono.Robert FitzRoy — Captain of the Beagle, Governor of NZ and a better scientist than Darwin?
Jul 03, 2021•54 min
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