The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

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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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The diet of the first Australians

May 10 2024 11 mins  
Fragments of charcoal reveal a sophisticated people who used fire and grinding to prepare a range of plants as food.

How our brains store and process memories

May 10 2024 15 mins  
How do our brains decide what to keep and what to forget as we are swamped with information and facts?

Two uni students share their love of insects in a new podcast

May 10 2024 15 mins  
Thoughts That Bug Me is a podcast where you too can learn to love insects.

Adventure and hope for young readers on the future of energy

May 10 2024 8 mins  
How to Save the Whole Blinkin' Planet is a resource for teachers bringing fun to a serious topic.

Atmospheric chemistry helps explain impact of pollution, wildfires and climate change

May 03 2024 10 mins  
Smoke from forest fires can produce a spike in ozone levels.

Record fires in North and South America

May 03 2024 4 mins  
Reese Halter describes precarious fire conditions across two continents which point to an ominous future.

Getting serious about energy storage

May 03 2024 10 mins  
Sarah Tolbert’s lab at UCLA is looking at increasing the capacity and lowering the cost of energy storage using batteries and new materials which will increase the viability of renewable energy.

Science Gallery Melbourne – a new way of presenting science through art

May 03 2024 7 mins  
The Science Gallery Melbourne hopes to appeal to 15-25-year-olds by presenting challenging scientific ideas through art.

Australian team prize winners at UN Datathon

May 03 2024 5 mins  
The Australian team came away with prizes including top team in Oceania and second prize worldwide.

New materials for a more connected world

May 03 2024 10 mins  
Today we have a range of accessories such as phones, glasses and various aids. In ten years, Chiara says these devices will be built into our clothing.