Podcast Profile: nan
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9 episodes
2007
Median: 26 minutes
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Science
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Hole punched into Neanderthal's shoulder launches spear killing debateJBy Jacinta Bowler
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A round hole in the shoulder blade of a Neanderthal fossil could be the earliest known evidence of ancient humans attacking one another with wooden spears, researchers say.
This strange sea animal is on menus, but it is disappearing from our reefsTopic:Fishing and Aquaculture Industry
Archaeological dives uncover more ancient artefacts off WA's Pilbara coastTopic:Archaeology
An 'accidental' pathogen has been causing deaths for 50 yearsTopic:Infectious Diseases
Hundreds of scientists call for greater AI security in new open letterTopic:AI Ethics
Loophole allowing new coal and gas to avoid stricter climate lawsTopic:Coal
'One of the world's most invasive species' discovered in SydneyTopic:Biosecurity
World's timekeepers will vote to ditch 'leap second' this weekTopic:Science
The race to save tiny bee almost no one knew existedTopic:Insects
How a 50-year-old treaty stands between billionaires and the MoonTopic:Explainer
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Install the ABC News App to stay up to date with the latest newsLatest Science newsUkraine's pleas over Starlink have now reached Elon MuskUkraine says people will die as a result of throttled Starlink services in the country. Here's how its armed forces rely on the crucial satellite service.
Topic:War
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Ancient ceramics retrieved from 'world's oldest known' shipwreckAn archaeologist from Sydney reveals her role in the discovery of the "world's oldest known" shipwreck, found in southern Türkiye.
Topic:Archaeology
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Firmus's IPO may have flopped but the Tasmanian premier still sees 'opportunity'Some say Firmus's money-raising venture last week reflects badly on the fledgling data centre builder, but it appears there's at least one Australian leader who has confidence in the venture — Tasmania's premier.
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Pope's AI adviser warns Australia's copyright changes risk 'new form of colonialism' Father Paolo Benanti is a Franciscan friar but he is also a key adviser to the Vatican on AI, and he has a warning for Australia about the actions of AI companies.
Topic:AI
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Darwin's mango harvest historically low after 'strange' season for growersIt is mango time in the Northern Territory, but yields this year are well down compared to previous seasons.
Topic:Crop Harvesting
Wed 14 Oct 2026 at 6:32pmWed 14 Oct 2026 at 6:32pmWed 14 Oct 2026 at 6:32pm
Clock ticking on funding to launch Australian of the Year to spaceThe countdown is on for the federal government to decide if it will accept an European Space Agency offer to send Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the International Space Station.
Topic:Space
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Parents warned of lifelong risks as students 'subcontracting learning' to AIA review of studies on AI use in education finds real risks that it can disrupt student learning with lifelong consequences.
Topic:AI
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Data centre companies to pay into new Tasmanian local community fundTasmania's Premier Jeremy Rockliff says he will expect any data centre company that sets up in Tasmania to pay into a new community fund. It comes as community concern grows around company Firmus Technologies and its plans for AI data centres in the state.
Topic:AI
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'Beautiful weed' steadily choking landscapes across southern WAThe stunning arum lily is a beautiful sight, but there are calls for an all-out war on the imported flower infesting swathes of forest.
Topic:Invasive Species
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Real estate agents urged to 'enhance responsibly' as AI use risesThe real estate industry is "one of the fastest adopters of AI", using the technology to create listings, enhance images and songs, experts say.
Topic:AI
Wed 14 Oct 2026 at 6:51amWed 14 Oct 2026 at 6:51amWed 14 Oct 2026 at 6:51am
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Scientific fraud and ChinaTopic:Science and Technology
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The Chinese space raceTopic:Space
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Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Science author interviews • Popular science books • Space exploration and astronaut life • Mars missions • Climate and environment • Stem cell research • Primatology and animal behaviour • Science–philosophy discussions
This podcast presents interview-based conversations with prominent scientists, science communicators, and authors about major ideas in science and the stories behind them. Across the episodes, hosts from ABC’s science broadcasting team speak with guests whose work spans popular science writing, space exploration, biology, medicine, and environmental science. The discussions often use books or landmark careers as a starting point, then expand into the underlying scientific concepts and the wider context of discovery.
A recurring theme is making complex subjects accessible through narrative: explaining how we know what we know, how scientific fields connect, and what the process of research looks like in practice. Space and astronomy feature through accounts of Mars exploration and human spaceflight, including the lived experience of astronauts and reflections on pivotal moments in space program history. Life sciences also appear prominently, with conversations touching on animal behaviour and long-term field research, as well as biomedical topics such as stem cell science and medical research.
The show also includes perspectives that bridge science with broader culture and philosophy, pairing scientific expertise with reflective discussion about ideas, evidence, and the human side of curiosity. Overall, listeners can expect in-depth, person-centred interviews that use notable projects and publications to explore scientific knowledge, exploration, and research.