Podcast Profile: nan
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9 episodes
2007
Median: 26 minutes
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Science
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Scientists probe connection between deadly frog disease and coal wastewaterPBy Peter de Kruijff
ABC Science
A study on the impact of chytrid fungus disease in Royal National Park frogs raises questions about regulation of coalmine wastewater.
Video captures ranger's joyful tears on finding rare night parrot chickTopic:Endangered and Protected Species
OpenAI agent hacked Medicare portal, PM saysTopic:Cyber Security
US attacks Australia's 'opt-out' algorithm law in rare interventionTopic:Social Media
Hervey Bay's dugongs make positive start on slow road to recoveryTopic:Marine Biology
Federal government urged not to let fire ant eradication funding lapseTopic:Pests, Diseases and Control Methods
Bindi Raye lives the ultimate FIFO lifestyle online. None of it is realTopic:AI
Two new stick insect species emerge from Queensland forestsTopic:Insects
The new generation of ultra-cheap smart glasses is shockingly hackableTopic:Technology
'Absolute cracker looking' flower explodes in 'super bloom' across outbackTopic:Feel Good
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Install the ABC News App to stay up to date with the latest newsLatest Science newsWho is Jensen Huang, the AI boss Trump calls at night?The founder of the world's most valuable AI company has the ear of Donald Trump when it comes to the risks and potential of the cutting-edge technology.
Topic:AI
Sat 26 Sep 2026 at 2:10pmSat 26 Sep 2026 at 2:10pmSat 26 Sep 2026 at 2:10pm
Australia not alone as OpenAI agents hacked other websitesOpenAI says dozens more third parties were affected by rogue agents bypassing website security controls, as new traces reveal days of attempts to access Australian health data.
Topic:Cyber Security
Sat 26 Sep 2026 at 1:56pmSat 26 Sep 2026 at 1:56pmSat 26 Sep 2026 at 1:56pm
AI data centre company starts development work without a permitThe Latrobe Council says it's concerned Firmus Technologies appears to have conducted illegal works on the site of its yet-to-be-approved project in Tasmania.
Topic:AI
Sat 26 Sep 2026 at 11:19amSat 26 Sep 2026 at 11:19amSat 26 Sep 2026 at 11:19am
What happened when Xi Jinping met Donald Trump?Donald Trump hails a "truly great friendship" with President Xi. But the defining feature of their relationship remains a greater rivalry.
AAnalysis by Allyson Horn
Sat 26 Sep 2026 at 5:43amSat 26 Sep 2026 at 5:43amSat 26 Sep 2026 at 5:43am
'Ethical' hacker doubts Open AI will face charges over Medicare hackAs questions linger as to whether OpenAI will face legal consequences for its Medicare hack, a man who faced decades in jail for alleged cybercrimes says Australian law is harsher on individuals than organisations.
Topic:Cyber Crime
Sat 26 Sep 2026 at 5:21amSat 26 Sep 2026 at 5:21amSat 26 Sep 2026 at 5:21am
Astronomers snap beautiful photos despite light pollutionAstronomy enthusiasts and astrophotographers say despite light pollution, there is plenty to see in inner-city night skies as telescope technology advances.
Topic:Stars
Sat 26 Sep 2026 at 4:30amSat 26 Sep 2026 at 4:30amSat 26 Sep 2026 at 4:30am
Pope Leo says UN risks becoming 'charade' as he sounds alarm over AIDuring a visit to Paris, the pontiff warned of the dangers of "losing our humanity" to AI and that multi-lateral organisations may be in crisis.
Topic:AI
Sat 26 Sep 2026 at 1:33amSat 26 Sep 2026 at 1:33am
Albanese laments 'breakdown' of global rules in major UN speechThe prime minister tells the UN that climate change and AI are key challenges demanding urgent global cooperation, just two days after Donald Trump told the same forum that both concerns were a "hoax".
Topic:World Politics
Fri 25 Sep 2026 at 11:27amFri 25 Sep 2026 at 11:27am
Bush landscape transformed into 'once-in-a-lifetime' flower experienceAustralia's bushland is brimming with life and colour thanks to consistent rainfall events through autumn and winter.
Topic:Nature
Fri 25 Sep 2026 at 7:31amFri 25 Sep 2026 at 7:31amFri 25 Sep 2026 at 7:31am
Pomp and ceremony mask tensions as Trump hosts Xi at White House — as it happenedChina said the pair agreed to back each other's hosting of APEC in Shenzhen and the G20 in Miami later this year, but there were no announcements of further agreements. Take a look back at how the day unfolded.
Topic:World Politics
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Latest science videoUrgent review called for after OpenAI program hacks government health portalTopic:AI
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How fearful should we be of AI?Topic:AI
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The Good Oil: Keeping eucalyptus oil AustralianTopic:Native Species
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Albanese says US ahead of China in AI raceTopic:AI
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Albanese doubles down on protection of creatives amid AI boomTopic:AI
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Albanese urges US, China to cooperate on AI guardrails Topic:AI
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Cilia in the airways of a child with rare genetic disorderTopic:Microbiology
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Jellyfish larvae suspended in water droplets, magnified 25xTopic:Microbiology
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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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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.