Scientists have discovered an ancient species of bison that match some cave paintings from 30,000 years ago. Researchers have discovered that Tasmanian Devils’ milk is able to prevent fungal infections and believe that they may be able to be used to prevent golden staph and other superbugs on humans.
Oct 24, 2016•14 min
The world’s first baby to be born from a new procedure that combines the DNA of three people appears to be healthy, according to doctors in the US who oversaw the treatment. A new exciting discovery in kidney stone research! A study had shown that that rollercoasters may be able to help people pass kidney stones.
Oct 03, 2016•13 min
Atrial fibrillation is the cause for up to a third of all strokes. Now there is a smartphone app that detects abnormalities in heart rhythm and can alert you if you have the condition. A new study has come out that proves that modern Aboriginal Australians are the direct descendants of some of the first people to inhabit the continent
Sep 26, 2016•11 min
Alice Williamson calls Lucy Smith from London to chat about how Tasmanian Devils are evolving in order to fight a deadly and infectious face cancer.
Sep 05, 2016•6 min
Alice Williamson and Lucy Smith discuss new ways of treating Koala chlamydia as well as the discovery of Proxima B.
Aug 29, 2016•16 min
Scientists have discovered that some birds sing a different song to their eggs in hotter climates, sending a message to the eggs to develop more slowly. Is this the birds preparing for climate change? Alice also tells Lucy about a breakthrough in diabetes science, possibly eliminating the finger prick.
Aug 22, 2016•13 min
A new exoskeleton technology designed to help paraplegic patients walk, has shown signs of physical neural pathway reawakening. Scientists have discovered the oldest ever shark which is over 400 years old!
Aug 15, 2016•14 min
There has been a discovery of a super immune system, antibodies that may make people live longer and they may be able to detect and fight cancer cells. New research has shown that sunflowers actually have body clocks that work on a 24 hour cycle with the sun, and they move with an obscure growing method.
Aug 08, 2016•13 min
Alice Williamson brings you the latest in science breakthroughs. Today's subject matter: fairy circles found in Western Australia and a pregnant Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil discovered.
Mar 21, 2016•12 min
Alice Williamson brings you the latest in science breakthroughs. Today's subject matter: a new discovery in the genetics of Dingo cross breeds and a bacteria that eats PET plastic
Mar 14, 2016•12 min
Alice Williamson brings you the latest in science breakthroughs. Today's subject matter: in honour of International Women's Day, Alice celebrates and speculates on the role of women in science
Mar 07, 2016•12 min
Alice Williamson brings you the latest in science breakthroughs. Today's subject matter: scientists produced lab-grown sperm for the first time, and coffee comes under the magnifying glass with new research suggesting a big positive for drinkers.
Feb 29, 2016•12 min
Alice Williamson brings you the latest in science breakthroughs. Today's subject matter: 3-D printing of organs and news on the long-extinct marsupial lion.
Feb 22, 2016•9 hr 32 min
Alice Williamson brings you the latest in science breakthroughs. Today's subject matter: could being a morning person be genetic? And using smell receptors to create new tastes
Feb 08, 2016•13 hr 42 min
Alice Williamson brings you the latest in science breakthroughs. Today's subject matter: the spread and treatment of the Zika Virus and a white giraffe named Ono.
Feb 01, 2016•10 hr 6 min
Alice Williamson brings you the latest in science breakthroughs. Today's subject matter: a woman who can feel no pain and . Featuring a live and original performance by Obscura Hail.
Dec 14, 2015•17 sec
Alice Williamson brings you the latest in science breakthroughs. Today's subject matter: a new treatment for haemophiliacs and how restaurants can help to preserve birds.
Dec 07, 2015•14 hr 7 min
Alice Williamson brings you the latest in science breakthroughs. Today's subject matter: ultrasonic bubbles being used to image the brain and how pigeons are being used to detect breast cancer.
Nov 30, 2015•10 hr 22 min
Alice Williamson brings you the latest in science breakthroughs. Today's subject matter: penetrating the blood-brain barrier and the use of magnets by animals to navigate. Obscura Hail joins the show to give a live performance of the song 'Terminal'.
Nov 24, 2015•17 hr 20 min
Alice Williamson brings you the latest in science breakthroughs. Today's subject matter: Scientists using bees to spread pesticide and smart glasses using sound to help the blind see.
Nov 09, 2015•9 hr 39 min
Georgia Hitch and Alice Williamson take a look at new ways to solve some of the infestations threatening our fragile ecosystems.
Sep 23, 2015•9 min
Today on Up For It we have a water theme - Alice Williamson and Georgia Hitch talk about how subterranean water can reveal evolutionary secrets, and how old books teach us about filtration.
Sep 22, 2015•9 min
Alice Williamson and Georgia Hitch talk about using yeast to synthesise opiates, and how electro-shock therapy is saving condors.
Sep 09, 2015•10 min
Alice Williamson and Georgia Hitch discuss water-based polymer condoms, and all the great stuff happening around the place during Science Week.
Sep 09, 2015•9 min
Georgia Hitch and Alice Williamson talk foodstuffs on Up and Atom: How can shrimp be used to prevent a nasty sunburn, and could fruit be the answer to a post-drink hangover?
Sep 09, 2015•10 min
Nick Watts and Alice Williamson discuss the birth of the world's most hated profession, as well as how radio can get us in touch with extraterrestrial life.
Aug 08, 2015•11 min
Alex Williamson talks with Georgia Hitch about how chemicals in algae, fish mucus and shrimp shells can be made into a super-sunscreen and how pears can be used to help ward off hangovers.
Aug 04, 2015•10 min
Alex Williamson talks with Georgia Hitch about spiders capable of aquatic transportation, as well as a new move to use dogs to sniff out cancer.
Jul 18, 2015•9 min
Georgia Hitch and our new Up and Atom host Alice Williamson take a look at the link between exposure to faces of fear and juvenile delinquency, as well as why pandas are so darn lazy.
Jul 18, 2015•9 min
Hear Wendy Zukerman talk about a lizard species named after self proclaimed lizard king Jim Morisson and new research that shows that neurons in the brain do actually regenerate
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