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The Science Show - Full Program Podcast

ABC Australia

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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  • Avg 32 min
  • English

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  • July 1 · 10 min

    Lab Notes: Is space junk destroying the ozone layer?

    Old satellites and bits of space junk regularly fall back to Earth, burning up as they pass through the atmosphere. All this burning metal causes a chain reaction and ultimately destroys ozone molecules, which keep us safe from most of the Sun's harmful UVB rays. Could a new era of satellite "megaconstellations", like the one run by SpaceX's internet company Starlink, undo humanity's hard work repairing the ozone layer? ‌Jonathan Webb launches into this issue with Dr Alice Gorman (AKA Dr Space

  • June 24 · 13 min

    Lab Notes: The bird flu risk for Aussie wildlife

    A deadly variant of H5N1 avian influenza has finally reached mainland Australia: the last continent without it.  Although the risk to human health remains low, this virus has spread through many different species overseas — and not just birds. So are our animals vulnerable?  Jonathan Webb speaks with Dr Tiggy Grillo about which animals could be at risk, and what is being done to protect them. You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb

  • June 17 · 10 min

    Lab Notes: What happens when a whale dies?

    The largest, deepest and oldest whale graveyard has been found off the coast of Western Australia: teeming with life.  Jonathan Webb takes a deep dive with environment reporter, Peter de Kruijff, into the science behind whale falls and their importance to underwater ecosystems. 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 mu

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