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The Science Show

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The Science Show
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    Australia says no to European Space Agency collaboration, applications of quantum mechanics and testing trees’ response to rising carbon dioxide

    10/04/2026 | 54 mins.
    The biggest science infrastructure requires collaboration. Australia has said no to joining the European Southern Observatory and will not share in the discovery, the experience and many benefits.
  • The Science Show

    Australia says no to European Southern Observatory collaboration, applications of quantum mechanics and testing trees’ response to rising carbon dioxide

    10/04/2026 | 54 mins.
    The biggest science infrastructure requires collaboration. Australia has said no to joining the European Southern Observatory and will not share in the discovery, the experience and many benefits.
  • The Science Show

    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.
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    Australian and New Zealand research presented at Falling Walls Berlin

    03/04/2026 | 54 mins.
    Carl Smith reports from Falling Walls 2025 and speaks to presenters from Australia and New Zealand who were there sharing their research with the world.
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    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.

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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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