
The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1266 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceNatural Sciences | |||

A huge cold blob of air above Antarctica and bushfires spreading along ridgelines don't appear to have anything in common, yet the strange behaviour of these natural phenomena — and many others — can be understood and explained by mathematics.
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Elizabeth Finkel deploys scientific evidence to show that President Trump’s claim that Tylenol, used by pregnant women to relieve pain, is a cause of autism, is false.
Next week we celebrate the English author of fantasy novels Terry Pratchett who died in 2015. Physicist Len Fisher presents this tribute and says the scientific references and thinking in Pratchett’s novels are too often overlooked.
Chantelle Doyle moves pollen between locations hoping to establish new plant populations and increase genetic diversity giving struggling species a boost.
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Love the Science Podcast and loving Lab Notes! More eps please!!
I greatly enjoy listening to The Science Show while I’m exercising. I can understand having it broken into several sections but would enjoy it more if I could listen to it as one unit. It’s annoying with it fragmented and I am climbing some imaginary hill on my exercise bike and there is suddenly a stop and I have to select to next section or it repeats what has already been transmitted.
I will still listen but would appreciate a consolidated option.
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Science show is thorough, in touch, fantastic
The quality of the guests, the presenter, the topics covered just makes this the best science show on the planet. It's been proven, it's statistically significant.
This program is interesting and informative and the host is articulate and euridite. An asset to Australian broadcasting.
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This podcast offers engaging storytelling around various scientific topics and contemporary research issues, providing listeners with a deep understanding of the intersection between science and everyday life. Episodes cover an eclectic mix of subjects, from the physics of sports and the nuances of political science to pressing environmental concerns and innovative technological advancements. The show uniquely emphasizes the importance of scientific literacy and critical thinking in coping with misinformation and the complexities of modern societal challenges.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Eddie Attenborough
2. Brett Carter
3. Jay Howarth
4. Jas Chambers
5. Dr. Monica Saavedra
6. Carrie Mongle
7. Liz Aguilar
8. Eliana Hirsi Douglas
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