Podcast Profile: nan
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9 episodes
2007
Median: 26 minutes
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Science
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First suspected positive case of H5 bird flu detected in QueenslandBy Stephen Clarke
Topic:Avian Influenza
It's the first wild, migratory seabird in Queensland to return a suspect positive case for H5 bird flu.
Researcher shocked as orca blows up a sunfish in front of herTopic:Marine Biology
OpenAI model goes rogue during testing and hacks startupTopic:AI
Grass 'skeletons' hint at 25,000-year-old Indigenous fire ritual in caveTopic:Indigenous Culture
'We do not want to highlight this yet': AI data centre's FAQ slip-upTopic:AI
Tiny 'desert' fish found only in Australia narrowly avoids extinctionTopic:Conservation
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Install the ABC News App to stay up to date with the latest newsLatest Science newsChemical manufacturer ends sales of controversial herbicideThe chemical giant has ended sales in Australia and New Zealand, blaming new regulatory restrictions, as well as commercial, manufacturing and logistical challenges.
Topic:Chemical Control
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 12:22pmSat 25 Jul 2026 at 12:22pmSat 25 Jul 2026 at 12:22pm
Mynas were introduced to control pest insects. Now they are the pestThe Indian, or common, myna was introduced to Australia in the 1860's to tackle insect pests. Now it's become the pest, leaving Canberra with a species everyone agrees is unwelcome but no-one is sure exactly how to get rid of.
Topic:Invasive Species
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 8:11amSat 25 Jul 2026 at 8:11amSat 25 Jul 2026 at 8:11am
NT government opens door to AI industry powered by Beetaloo gasThe Northern Territory government wants to develop the "data centre capital of the globe" and says natural gas will be key to succeeding.
Topic:AI
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 7:25amSat 25 Jul 2026 at 7:25amSat 25 Jul 2026 at 7:25am
They drink our water and take our power, but do data centres create jobs?Data centres are in development across Australia, but how many jobs will these big, thirsty facilities actually support?
Topic:Explainer
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 6:15amSat 25 Jul 2026 at 6:15amSat 25 Jul 2026 at 6:15am
'If you get cancer, you will go bankrupt': Anna Funder on life in the USThe award-winning author, who burst onto the literary scene with her debut, Stasiland, in 2003, discusses writing, AI and the rise of fascism.
Topic:Books
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 4:46amSat 25 Jul 2026 at 4:46amSat 25 Jul 2026 at 4:46am
Report reveals what triggered SA's catastrophic algal bloom crisisA report reveals what caused South Australia's most devastating algal bloom crisis — 18 months after it first appeared on the state's waters.
Topic:Environment
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 6:47pmSat 25 Jul 2026 at 6:47pmSat 25 Jul 2026 at 6:47pm
Microsoft says Teams outage across Asia-Pacific now 'mitigated'The company says the issue stopped users "joining or creating Microsoft Teams meetings or calls for users in the Asia-Pacific region".
Topic:Science and Technology
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Divers map underwater caves that weave under city streetsCave divers have swapped measuring tapes and pencils for 3D modelling to map a patchwork of underwater caves below houses and streets in Mount Gambier.
Topic:Geology
Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 7:27amFri 24 Jul 2026 at 7:27amFri 24 Jul 2026 at 7:27am
AI has changed what criminals can do with your stolen Origin dataThe theft of names, addresses and phone numbers may seem less serious than stolen bank details, but cyber experts say AI is changing what criminals can do with that information.
Topic:Information and Communication
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Outback hubs prepare for 'amazingly majestic' 2028 solar eclipseAbout 10,000 eclipse chasers are expected to descend on the Northern Territory's Barkly region in two years to stand in the shadow of the moon.
Topic:Stars
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Latest science videoOrca rams into sunfish so hard it explodesTopic:Animal Behaviour
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T-rex skeleton sells for $70 million at auctionTopic:Dinosaurs
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India's Skyroot takes off in first private orbital rocket missionTopic:Spacecraft
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The future of AITopic:AI
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Sharks feed on whale carcass off ExmouthTopic:Marine Biology
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China achieves first-ever controlled rocket recoveryTopic:Spacecraft
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Native Nectar: Native honey with anti-microbial propertiesTopic:Beekeeping
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Firmus CEOs talk about energy use for planned AI factoriesTopic:AI
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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 • Space exploration and astronaut experiences • Astronomy and Mars rovers • Environmental science • Stem cell research • Primatology and animal behaviour • Medicine, vaccines and scientific thinking
This podcast features conversations with prominent science communicators, researchers and authors about major ideas in science and the stories behind scientific work. Across the episodes, the format is largely interview-based, with ABC presenters speaking with guests about their books, research careers and first-hand experiences.
A recurring theme is making complex fields accessible through narrative explanations, from broad overviews of how the natural world works to specific accounts of discovery and exploration. Space and planetary science appears as a significant strand, including discussion of Mars exploration and the lived realities of human spaceflight, such as launch, weightlessness, and how major events in space history shaped public understanding and astronaut experience.
Life sciences and medicine are also central, with guests discussing areas such as stem cell research and immunology, reflecting both scientific promise and the practical and ethical dimensions that can accompany biomedical advances. The podcast also touches on environmental science and the way scientific evidence informs how we understand Earth’s past, present, and future.
Another common element is the human side of science: what motivates researchers, how scientific fields develop over time, and how observation-based work—from animal behavior studies to laboratory research—builds knowledge. Overall, listeners can expect expert-led discussions that connect scientific concepts to real-world inquiry, communication, and the broader cultural context in which science operates.