The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

Plants are more aware of their surroundings then we give them credit for. A growing body of work is showing that plants can change themselves in response to different sounds.
Doctor Samarth, a molecular biologist from the University of Canterbury, is one of these researchers, looking at the mechanisms behind plant senses. 
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.
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Featuring:
Doctor Samarth, University of Canterbury 
Further information:
The secret sensory life of plants: researchers are discovering how they see, hear, feel – and even remember
Plants respond to leaf vibrations caused by insect herbivore chewing
Tuned in: plant roots use sound to locate water
This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.

A panel discussion from the Australian National Maritime Museum explores the use of AI tools in ocean research.

Dame Bridget Ogilvie from Glen Innes in NSW was a renowned parasitologist and former director of the Wellcome Trust in the UK. She died in April.

Ever wondered how your sweater became bright orange, or how your leather shoes were made? Chances are, at some point in the process, hazardous chemicals like lead or azo dyes were used. 
Jonathan Webb speaks to Ellen Phiddian, science reporter with Radio National, about whether these chemicals are dangerous to us, and if we should be worried about them. 
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:
Ellen Phiddian, science reporter
Further information:
Lead may contaminate our clothes but there's no requirement to test for it
This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.

Birds on a US university campus have been seen to change in response to being fed. Evolution in front of our eyes.