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Flint Dibble says our civilisation is at risk if we don’t recognise facts, acknowledge threats and change the way we live.

Professor Kit Yates explores the science behind the predictions we make every hour of every day.

Keith George is using real time monitoring of elite sportspeople in the hope of identifying athletes at risk of cardiac problems.

Holly Ellis is The Scouse Scientist, a clinical scientist specialising in genetics. Holly launched ‘The Scouse Scientist’ on social media in 2019.

For decades, climate scientists have been tracking a curious phenomenon. Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are steadily increasing overall but they also rise and fall in an annual rhythm — like the planet is breathing. Each spring, in the southern hemisphere, carbon dioxide levels start to plateau or maybe even drop slightly before shooting up again after summer. So what's driving these seas...

There is concern that the impacts of climate change and water pollution may be impacting iconic local jellyfish.

Madeline Robinson argues human history is under threat of distortion from social media.

If you've been watching the Women's Rugby World Cup, you may have noticed players have been wearing special mouthguards that light up when they've suffered a significant knock to the head. It's the first time these concussion-predicting mouthguards have been trialled at a major competition. So in the wake of recent concussion concerns, from professional AFL and rugby league to community competitio...

Tom Lehrer wrote 37 satirical songs. As well as performing in live shows, he taught mathematics at Harvard, and the University of California and later taught a course in musical theatre.

Sophie Ly takes us to Palau to meet scientists and traditional knowledge custodians who are working together to uncover the secrets of Palau’s ancient terraces.

Archaeologist Madeline Robinson looks at how humans like to mark their presence.

Australia’s known for having some of the world’s toughest sunscreen standards, but in June, that reputation was rocked.  Independent testing of 20 sunscreens found 16 did not meet their advertised SPF50 rating, including three children's sunscreens and three sold by the Cancer Council.  So how are sunscreens tested, and what can we learn from these recent SPF revelations? You can binge more episod...

Archaeologist and PhD student Madeline Robinson challenges us to see the past as a story which continues today and involves us all.

Robyn Williams visits the Subantarctic Plant House, the Seed Conservation Centre and marvels at some extremely old trees.

Peter Bernhardt reviews the approach of the Missouri Botanical Garden’s new president Lúcia G. Lohmann.

Researchers are investigating whether quantum particles impact biological processes such as photosynthesis or as wounds heal.

Sydney psychiatrist Jim Holmes wrote a diary covering his early bouts of recurrent pneumonia, leading to his eventual diagnosis of mesothelioma and developing illness.

Affordable solar light and power has been introduced to 8,800 homes in a poor, remote region of Malawi.

When you think of leaders in the space sector, big hitters like NASA and private companies like SpaceX spring to mind. But since the very beginning of the Space Age, Australia has played a role in the space flight industry. And this year, an Australian company tried to launch a rocket from Australian soil. So why is Australia building and launching rockets at all, especially when so many nations a...

As The Science Show celebrates 50 years, we remember John Clarke’s contributions to early Science Shows and point to a film just released looking at John’s life, produced by his daughter Lorin.

Reactions in birds’ eyes where proteins respond to the Earth’s magnetic field may provide information for birds in flight.

Author Zoe Kean explores humans’ place in the web of life uncovering evolutionary mysteries which carry the potential to offer humans a better life.

Report presents simple solutions to reduce food waste in hospitals and aged care facilities.

One in four Australians get hay fever, and as the planet warms, our seasonal sneezes and sniffles are tipped to get much, much worse. 

Every now and again, dozens or even hundreds of perfectly healthy looking whales strand themselves on a beach. Scientists have a few theories on why they do this.