Podcast Profile: nan
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9 episodes
2007
Median: 26 minutes
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Science
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Still mulling over which flower to vote for? What about this Australian survivor?ABC Science
Topic:Science
Move over waratahs and banksias! Meet the mulla mulla. It's one of 10 plants from the unsung understorey vying for your vote for Australia's most amazing flower.
The female artists who shaped botanical illustration in AustraliaTopic:Nature
First H5N1 bird flu death recorded in Phillip Island penguins Topic:Avian Influenza
Breathtaking finalists from the Ocean Photographer of the Year awardsTopic:Feel Good
Bizarre new astronomical object dubbed a 'black hole star'Topic:Blackholes
Fire is both friend and foe for Australia's wildflowersTopic:Native Species
Army of volunteers races to save one of Australia's rarest orchidsTopic:Botany
How do flowers know when to bloom?
Australian councils swap grass for native wildflower meadowsTopic:Plants
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Install the ABC News App to stay up to date with the latest newsLatest Science newsStudy warns of measles risk with 1.7 million Australians vulnerableA new study finds that an estimated 1.7 million people are susceptible to measles, with experts warning it could lead to more outbreaks.
Topic:Measles
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Research uncovers what determines flavour of Australian chocolateResearchers find that the location where cocoa beans are fermented can have a big influence on chocolate flavour, unlocking the potential to market chocolate by region, like wine.
Topic:Agriculture
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Doctor forced to apologise after AI makes 'scary' error about illegal drugsArtificial Intelligence is listening to many people's medical appointments, but it is not always hearing things correctly.
Topic:AI
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Which species are most at risk now that H5 bird flu is in Tasmania?Which of Tasmania's unique animal species is most at risk from H5 bird flu, and what is being done to protect them?
Topic:Explainer
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Deadly fungal disease threatens native snakesQueensland wildlife experts say a fungal disease could be a "death sentence" for already threatened native reptile populations.
Topic:Fungal Disease
Fri 14 Aug 2026 at 2:53pmFri 14 Aug 2026 at 2:53pmFri 14 Aug 2026 at 2:53pm
Cartoonists fear for industry with rise of AI-generated illustrationsAI-generated illustrations published in Australian newspapers have raised fears about the future of the cartooning industry, which one artist says is "shrinking dramatically".
Topic:AI
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Is having a romantic AI companion cheating? Some people think soPeople are increasingly finding emotional support and romantic connection in AI companions, and turning to them even when in a committed — human — relationship.
Topic:AI
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Europe's first solar eclipse in 27 years in picturesFrom Spain to Iceland to Russia, millions gather to witness the Sun's light being fully blocked by the Moon in the continent's first solar eclipse in almost three decades.
Topic:The Moon
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'Lawnmower' patterns of Chinese research vessel raising suspicions in PacificThe strange patterns of a Chinese research vessel in Palau's waters have raised suspicions China is gathering intelligence for a potential conflict.
Topic:Security Intelligence
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Residents call for moratorium on AI data centres at meeting in DarwinThere is growing opposition and concern about a wave of data centres planned for the Northern Territory, with residents raising concerns about water use, noise and proximity to people's homes.
Topic:Data Centres
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Latest science videoSoil Archive: Learning from the past and planning for the futureTopic:Soil Resources
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Space Food: Investigating how to grow food in spaceTopic:Food Technology
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AI’s record investment boom is just beginningTopic:AI
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Views of solar eclipse from multiple European countriesTopic:Space
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Several volunteers help rescue the stranded whale off K'gari's coast.Topic:Animal Behaviour
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Balm Farmer: Creating balms from native plantsTopic:Alternative Medicine
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Cave explorer Kim Van DykTopic:Geology
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Kim Van Dyk's photo albumTopic:Geology
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Latest science audioFight against fire ants at tipping pointTopic:Biological Control
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Spotlight forum: the transition to clean energyTopic:Energy Industry
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How worried should we be about China?Topic:World Politics
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Scientific fraud and ChinaTopic:Science and Technology
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The Chinese space raceTopic:Space
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Chinese food, fonts, flora and faunaTopic:Lifestyle
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"Strong evidence" of citrus canker in NTTopic:Plant Diseases
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Best of Books and Arts: Nicola Barker, Red Room Poetry, Barangaroo Project, Book to FilmTopic:Arts, Culture and Entertainment
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➤ 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.