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Lab Notes: Is measles back?
16/04/2026 | 10 mins.
In 2024, measles claimed an estimated 95,000 lives around the world – despite the fact that we have an effective, affordable vaccine. In Australia, at least 80 cases have been recorded this year. So is measles back?
Carbon offsets – do they work?
10/04/2026 | 7 mins.
Penny van Oosterzee argues carbon offsets work and can bring about positive results.
Will rising CO2 provide enhanced growth in the world’s forests?
10/04/2026 | 11 mins.
Experiments confirm increased carbon dioxide as is experienced everywhere now due to the burning of fossil fuels, does not stimulate enhanced growth of trees.
Applications for quantum mechanics
10/04/2026 | 9 mins.
Paul Davies canvasses the many amazing applications being realised by quantum theory.
We know about the rain in Spain. But what about the rain on an ultra-hot Jupiter?
10/04/2026 | 6 mins.
On one distant planet, where the temperature range is extreme, the atmosphere is composed of iron vapour. As the vapour condenses, drops of iron fall to the ground as iron rain.

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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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