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The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

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The Science Show - Separate stories podcast
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  • The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

    Lab Notes: What can we grow on the Moon?

    09/04/2026 | 10 mins.
    The main aim of NASA's Artemis program is to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon — so what will we eat? And can food be actually be grown there?
    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: [email protected]
    Featuring:
    Matthew Gilliham, director the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space at Adelaide University
    This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.
  • The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

    Lab Notes: Can we replace lab animals?

    02/04/2026 | 10 mins.
    Humans have done experiments on animals for thousands of years — but animal testing has always been controversial because of the concerns for animal welfare. Recently, there have been more and more efforts to find alternatives to lab animals.
    So how is this quest going? What's on the horizon – and will we ever get rid of lab animals completely? 
    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: [email protected]
    Featuring:
    Darren Saunders, New South Wales deputy chief scientist and engineer
    This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.
  • The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

    Hope for seagrasses in a warming world

    27/03/2026 | 7 mins.
    Heat tolerance varies within seagrass species. Researchers are considering the practicalities of transplanting seagrasses to areas where plants have been impacted by heat.
  • The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

    Quantum 2.0 - The Past, Present, and Future of Quantum Physics

    27/03/2026 | 17 mins.
    Paul Davies tells the story of the iconic mathematical equation that spawned a new theory of nature – quantum mechanics.
  • The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

    Celebrating 10 years of gravitational waves

    27/03/2026 | 9 mins.
    The waves are produced when black holes or neutron stars merge.

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About The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

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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