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

The botanist behind Dame Edna's favourite flower, and the virtuous side of weeds

There's a scientific story behind Dame Edna's famous Gladioli, and it involves one of Australia's top botanists.

May 27, 2023•54 min

Nearer the Gods: The enduring legacy of Isaac Newton

He's one of the most famous scientists ever. But who was Isaac Newton, really? Sharon Carleton presents a portrait like no other about the myths surrounding the genius.

May 20, 2023•54 min

Unravelling the mysterious workings of the epigenome — and the universe

Dark matter is assumed to be responsible for holding the universe together. So where is it?

May 13, 2023•54 min

Celebrating David Attenborough on his 97th birthday

Reflecting on Sir David Attenborough's decades-long contribution to our understanding of the natural world.

May 06, 2023•54 min

A lab for seas and winds, measuring carbon dioxide and monitoring animal ecology

Dave Keeling started measuring carbon dioxide in 1958, Dave’s son Ralph continues his father’s work today.

Apr 29, 2023•54 min

Astronomers watch as black hole pulls dust cloud apart

And bee venom shows promise treating a range of cancers.

Apr 22, 2023•54 min

Beaming energy to Earth from space

And one hundred years ago, a scientific expedition in Australia showed Einstein was right.

Apr 15, 2023•54 min

Technology helps scientists discover new species

As pressure on the natural world increases, new technology is bringing fast results as scientists monitor fauna and flora and identify new species.

Apr 08, 2023•54 min

Bees communicate intricate information with their dance and Moon mission to map water

By performing their waggle dance, bees communicate information about direction, distance and quality of a food source.

Apr 01, 2023•54 min

World’s biggest coal port could become the world’s biggest hydrogen port. And Vale Will Steffen

And soft tissues can be fossilised. They help piece together the history of life on Earth.

Mar 25, 2023•1 hr

Academy calls for increased science funding, DNA used to nab wildlife smugglers, and worms reveal secrets of brains and memory.

The Australian Academy of Science has called for a review of science funding in Australia.

Mar 18, 2023•1 hr

Helping young children after burn injury, inside the minds of teens, and behind the scenes at London’s Natural History Museum

In this episode of Strange Frontiers, Carl Smith takes us into the vault at one of the world’s greatest archives of natural history.

Mar 11, 2023•1 hr

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Episodes

The botanist behind Dame Edna's favourite flower, and the virtuous side of weeds

Nearer the Gods: The enduring legacy of Isaac Newton

Unravelling the mysterious workings of the epigenome — and the universe

Celebrating David Attenborough on his 97th birthday

A lab for seas and winds, measuring carbon dioxide and monitoring animal ecology

Astronomers watch as black hole pulls dust cloud apart

Beaming energy to Earth from space

Technology helps scientists discover new species

Bees communicate intricate information with their dance and Moon mission to map water

World’s biggest coal port could become the world’s biggest hydrogen port. And Vale Will Steffen

Academy calls for increased science funding, DNA used to nab wildlife smugglers, and worms reveal secrets of brains and memory.

Helping young children after burn injury, inside the minds of teens, and behind the scenes at London’s Natural History Museum

Visit the world’s biggest fission reactor under construction in France and discover the wonders of algae

The value of seagrasses, fish with remarkable powers and how parasites threaten aquatic life

Autonomous minibus and predicting the behaviour of pedestrians

Harry Butler honoured and how a scientist fell in love with a fossil

A tour of the antimatter factory and John Wheeler remembered

Hope from COP27 and atmospheric research from Germany’s highest peak

The surprising Huxley family, certainty, and climate prospects for 2023

The evolution of galaxies and chasing the big cosmological questions

Celebrating Gregor Mendel the father of genetics

Celebrating Charles Todd and the overland telegraph