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Lab Notes: Varroa is here but honey bees strike back
Varroa is the parasite responsible for destroying bee colonies all around the world and is regarded as "the greatest biological threat to Australia's honey bee population."The good news is that some honey bees can fight back. And they're being helped by breeders, scientists and artificial insemination on the tiniest scale.Learn more on Lab Notes, the show that brings you the science of new discoveries and current events. Get in touch with us: [email protected]
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Taronga tales
Kristin Darell’s books for kids show how many aspects of science flourish at the zoo - especially in Taronga Azzo in Sydney, her favourite.
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Australian deserts - ecologically, hardly deserts. But our knowledge about them is.
Steve Morton describes the geological history of Australia which has made Australian deserts unique. 20,000 species of beetles, 7,500 species of ants, and a varied wildlife ready to boom when the rains come.
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Australia’s crucial role in radio astronomy
John Bolton pioneered the field from a converted radar lab on the cliffs of Dover Heights in Sydney. This is just one story in Marcus Chown’s book about black holes, A Crack in Everything.
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Relish cosmic catastrophes
Sara Webb explores what will happen when our Sun stops shining, and our galaxy, The Milky Way, collides with the andromeda galaxy.
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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