The Science Show

The Science Show

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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.

Radio: ABC Classic FM

Categories: Science & Medicine

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In just 75 years the Earth’s average temperature is predicted to be close to 3 degrees above pre-industrial levels. We are in the fast lane to a different world, one that will not be friendly to the current range of plants and animals, including humans. The race is on to cool our overheating planet.

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  • 979 - Bragg winners for science writing, more from the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science and water droplets used for geoengineering 
    Sat, 15 Nov 2025
  • 978 - Lab Notes: How breastfeeding can protect against cancer 
    Tue, 11 Nov 2025
  • 977 - The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science and a dilemma over the appropriate use of artefacts from a Roman shipwreck 
    Sat, 08 Nov 2025
  • 976 - Lab Notes: How your brain chooses your next snack 
    Tue, 04 Nov 2025
  • 975 - The history of life on Earth may be very different to what we think 
    Sat, 01 Nov 2025
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