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.

The Science Show is a science podcast hosted by ABC Australia, with 250 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

ABC Australia hosts The Science Show, a science show with 250 episodes published.

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  Lab Notes: The 'Hail Mary' effort to rescue a telescope

  Aug 18, 202611 min

  Right now, a high-stakes mission is underway to save NASA's Swift telescope before it falls back to Earth. There's just one problem… the rescue satellite has run into some issues. So who rescues the rescuer? Jonathan Webb and Dr Sara Webb launch into this issue to see what scientists are doing to get this satellite back on track, and whether it can save Swift in time. You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au Featuring: Dr Sara Webb, Swinburne University of Technology This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.

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  How nematodes love smelly feet, plants that trap insects, Australians at CERN and vale Peter Raven

  Aug 14, 202655 min

  * The attraction of smelly feet * Plants that trap insects* Pollen grains reveal Australia's first flowering plants* Vale botanist Peter Raven* Australians smashing it at CERN

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  Lab Notes: How do flowers know when to bloom?

  Aug 11, 202611 min

  The last days of winter are here and already you may be seeing flowers blooming around you. Why is that? How do flowers know when to bloom, and is it always around springtime? Jonathan Webb digs into these questions with Dr Greg Moore to try and uncover the mechanisms behind flowering plants. You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au Featuring: Dr Greg Moore, The University of Melbourne Further information: What is Australia's most amazing Wildflower? Vote now Dinosaur Died. No flowers at funeral This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.

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  Dark Matter search from inner Melbourne, Gelion update, Bach and maths and vale Bill Oddie

  Aug 7, 202655 min

  * Mathematics as the basis of western musical harmony and how J. S. Bach loved numbers* Victoria's first dark matter detector fires up* Hurdles for new battery technology* Vale Bill Oddie

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  Lab Notes: In an era of AI hacking, how safe is the census?

  Aug 5, 202611 min

  It's census time, which means lots of us are about to submit personal information via the Internet. Whether it's the ABS or your favourite online shop — how safe is our data in an era when AI models have shown they can hack companies without even being asked to? Jonathan Webb opens a back door to this new normal of cybersecurity with Professor Toby Murray. You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au Featuring: Professor Toby Murray, The University of Melbourne This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.

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