The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

Humans have done experiments on animals for thousands of years — but animal testing has always been controversial because of the concerns for animal welfare. Recently, there have been more and more efforts to find alternatives to lab animals.So how is this quest going? What's on the horizon – and will we ever get rid of lab animals completely? You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast...

Heat tolerance varies within seagrass species. Researchers are considering the practicalities of transplanting seagrasses to areas where plants have been impacted by heat.

Paul Davies tells the story of the iconic mathematical equation that spawned a new theory of nature – quantum mechanics.

The waves are produced when black holes or neutron stars merge.

A self-propelled robot moves through oil contaminated water cleaning up as it goes.

Ambitious Australia report suggests how to fix Australia’s broken R&D sector

It's more than 50 years since humans went anywhere near the Moon — but that's about to change. After a series of delays, NASA's Artemis II mission is set to launch in early April. So what's the aim of the mission, where exactly are the astronauts headed, and why is it happening now?You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC...

Moss Piglet a science-based show for kids playing at the World Science Festival Brisbane, March 26-29 2026.

Ultra-processed food contains special carbohydrates to improve shelf life. They require special bacteria for digestion.

Pottery fragments reveal Australia’s ancient Indigenous people interacted with other Pacific communities and produced their own pottery.