Podcasts about science show

Es gibt Orte, an denen kann man schon als Schülerin oder Schüler einen Meteoriten untersuchen oder ein echtes Forschungsflugzeug fliegen – zumindest im Simulator. Darüber, über totale Begeisterung für die Forschung und über eine Science Show der Weltrekorde habe ich auf der ILA 2026 mit Tobias Bonhard gesprochen, dem Leiter des DLR_School Lab Berlin.

Birds are fascinating creatures whose evolutionary past is directly tied to that of dinosaurs. On this episode, Dr. Steve Brusatte discussed his book, The Story of Birds.

Modern genetics has enabled the connection of individuals separated by circumstance. On this episode, Alex Blum discussed his memoir, An Accident of Birth.

Belinda Smith, Co-Host the Science Show discussed with Philip Clark on Nightlife why Earth collects rare radioactive isotopes, and how it is used by our planet.

Humans are inducing climate change, which is well established by scientific findings. What can be done to mitigate these changes to the environment? On this episode, Dr. Vijay Limaye discussed climate science.

Astrology continues to have ardent believers, despite ample scientific evidence to the contrary. On this episode, Carlos Orsi discussed his book, What Science Says About Astrology.

Philip Clark is joined by Belinda Smith, Co-Host the Science Show with the latest from the week's science news on Nightlife.  

Friday Headlines: ‘ISIS Brides’ arrested and expected to face court today Vigils held across the country to honour five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby WHO assures the world hantavirus outbreak isn’t the next Covid Man arrested after allegedly threatening former Prince Andrew with a weapon Parasitic wasp named after David Attenborough for his 100th birthday Deep Dive: David Attenborough is 100 today, and to celebrate a century of extraordinary storytelling and wildlife filmmaking, we’re taking a look back on his career. From the accidental presenter of Zoo Quest in the 1950s, to the most trusted voice in the natural world, he’s also received two knighthoods, has had 30 species named after him, and is a fierce advocate for action on climate change. In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by science broadcaster, journalist, and longtime host of ABC RN's The Science Show, Robyn Williams AO, who has known and worked alongside Sir David for decades, to discuss the documentarian’s incredible life. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Environmental policies are being legally assailed, which will adversely affect the health of the earth and its populations. What can be done legally to address these changes? On this episode, Sarah Buckley discussed the legal efforts to protect the environment.

The alphabet is familiar to everyone, but what do we know about the science and history of its formation? On this episode, Dr. Danny Bate discussed his book, Why Q Needs U.

Mental illness is often misunderstood, stigmatized, and poorly treated. How can peer led reforms help? On this episode, Frederick Vars discussed his book, Through the Fire.

The trial of war criminals after WWII required the evaluation by an expert psychiatrist, Dr. Douglas Kelley. What did he discover regarding the psyche of these criminals? On this episode, Jack El-Hai discussed his book, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist.

Space exploration has entered an accelerated period of development, with multiple competing entities and interests. What is the future of humanity in space? On this episode, David Ariosto discussed his book, Open Space

Elephants are unique animals that display complex behaviors. What can we learn from observing them? On this episode, Dr. Ron Dulek discussed his book, Sitting with Elephants.

Emergence describes the phenomenon of complex behaviors arising from simpler systems, perhaps analogous to human and artificial intelligence. On this episode, Dr. David Sussillo discussed his book, Emergence.

Approaches to healthy lifestyles are often common to both ourselves and our pets. On this episode, Dr. Doug Coward discussed his book, Healing Both Ends of the Leash.

Science is a difficult endeavor, but made more difficult when the scientific community punishes those who are correct. In the second part of our interview series, Matt Kaplan discussed his book, I Told You So.

When raised lead levels were noticed in Los Angeles last year, Professor Francois Tissot, who usually examines the chemistry of asteroids, quickly saw that the fires that ravaged the region in January 2025 were to blame. He reveals the current extent of the concern and suggests Australia inspects its own burned regions too. Guest Francois Tissot Professor of geochemistry Caltech PresenterRobyn Williams

Once the stuff of science fiction, self-driving cars are now a common sight in some American cities.Robyn Williams rode in a robot taxi around Phoenix, Arizona.GuestKylie AhernScience publisher at STEM Matters and The BrilliantPresenterRobyn Williams

Erik Petigura is a professor of physics and astronomy at UCLA who specialises in discovering planets smaller than giants like Neptune and bigger than Mars and Earth.Our Solar System has none of these intermediate planets, so what's the attraction?GuestErik PetiguraProfessor of physics and astronomy UCLA PresenterRobyn Williams

Harriet Brettle studied finance, had several varied jobs in leadership, and now heads the Keck Institute for Space Studies at Caltech. Like the “professor of everything” Bob May from Australia, who once combined his mathematical physics with the head of the Bank of England, Harriet can take risks with projects based on knowing both what's worthwhile scientifically and sensible financially. Guest Harriet Brettle Executive director of the Keck Institute for Space Studies Caltech PresenterRobyn Williams

Dr John Bolton, once of the Radiophysics Laboratory in the CSIRO to conduct secret research on radar for the military, also helped pioneer radio astronomy after the Second World War. He was invited to Caltech to show them how to build radio telescopes — but then resigned and returned to Australia to build the legendary Parkes Telescope. Guest Jonas Zmuidzinas  Professor of physics  Director of Caltech Optical Observatories  Caltech PresenterRobyn Williams

Science is a difficult endeavor, but made more difficult when the scientific community punishes those who are correct. On this episode, Matt Kaplan discussed his book, I Told You So: Scientists Who were Ridiculed, Exiled, and Imprisoned for Being Right.

Protecting the global environment is a daunting task for scientists, but how can we implement the most effective changes. On this episode, Holly Erin Copeland discussed her book, Inner Rewilding.

Sanskrit is one of the foundational languages of human history, with linguists debating fundamental rules regarding its organization. On this episode, Dr. Rishi Rajpopat discussed, Panini and his Perfect Rule.

Empathy is often viewed as a soft skill in the world of business, but is it actually essential for any leadership structure? On this episode, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller discussed her book, The Empathic Leader.

A healthy gut microbiome is essential for the normal operations of the body, but it is often misunderstood. On this episode, Dr. Oscar Coetzee discussed the gut microbiome.

Facing a cancer diagnosis can be a daunting prospect, which can be helped by having a playbook. On this episode, Joelle Kaufman discussed her book, Crushing the Cancer Curveball.

Friction is essential for the physical operations of everything from stars to machines to atomic forces. On this episode, Dr. Jennifer Vail discussed her book, Friction: A Biography.

The scientific understanding of the brain owes much to the founding of one of the seminal research centers, The Montreal Neurological Institute. On this episode, Yvan Prkachin discussed its history in his new book, Wired Together.

The effects of early childhood trauma can impact generations through both biological and psychological mechanisms. On this episode, Dr. Frank Putnam discussed his book, Old Before Their Time.

Can the complexity of the universe be described in terms of a simple rule based system? On this episode, Dr. Steven Wolfram discussed cellular automata, from an interview originally aired on 10.15.03.

Fullerenes have found applications in many areas of the physical sciences, but can it also influence biological health? On this episode, Chris Burres discussed his book, Live Longer and Better.

Advances in quantum computing are based on fundamental scientific advances in condensed matter physics. On this episode, Dr. Steven Chu discussed cooling atoms with lasers, from an interview originally broadcast 02.25.04.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping all aspects of the modern world, including the military battlefield. How will AI impact future conflicts? On this episode, Col. Dr. George Dougherty discussed his book, Beast in the Machine.

The Ancestral Science pod team has been wanting to do a "Show n Tell" episode for awhile...so, here we are! This is a great way to learn a bit more about the team, rate our nerdiness levels, and learn a bit about land-based science.This is probably a great episode to check out on YouTube, link here.This was way too much fun...unfortunately, a part 2 is needed! Stay tuned for that next week.So come join the team to learn about decolonizing movie posters, fishing lures, the connection between mukluks and card games, its Grogu not baby yoga, and the importance of a doorstopers in fishing!Our website has unique Indigenous Science merch and a lot of educational resources (soon to be more).Thanks to Emil Starlight for the seamless editing, videography, and audio, Alex for pod support and marketing.Feel free to comment about what Indigenous Science "show n tell" you would share, or like us to share in a future episode.So let's reconnect with out grade school selves, for a relational game of "show n tell" with the Ancestral Science pod team!Get your own unique Indigenous Science MerchAll proceeds support knowledge keeper honoraria and keep the pod going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vaccines have greatly improved public health, but their continued use is being hampered by misinformation, distrust, and inequity. On this episode, Dr. Seth Berkley discussed his book, Fair Doses.

Submarines are marvels of modern technological warfare, but the story of one of the most effective, the USS Tang, has not widely known. On this episode, Tom Clavin discussed his book, Running Deep.

Navigating the medical system can be daunting when dealing with an illness. What lessons can we learn from a broader perspective? On this episode, Jonathan Gleeson discussed his book, Field Guide to Falling Ill.

The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative was set up to study the causes and impact of the Deepwater Horizon spill. What were the outcomes of this initiative? On this episode, Justin Shapiro discussed the history of the initiative.

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Hormones are important regulators of our health, but often receive less attention than other major systems in the body. On this episode, Dr. Nayan Patel discussed hormone health.

The earth is influenced by the environment of the solar system, yet these factors have not been fully appreciated. On this episode, Dr. Dagomar Degroot discussed his book, Ripples on the Cosmic Ocean.

Neurotechnological advances are occurring at a rapid pace. How can we address the ethical implications of these emerging methods? On this episode, Dr. Sean Pauzauskie discussed his book, Stage of Fools.

Rural areas are often underserved by medical doctors, which has led to the influx of doctors from abroad. How has this transformed the landscape in these areas for the doctors and patients? On this episode, Dr. Eram Alam discussed her book, The Care of Foreigners.

Birds display remarkable social behaviors, but why have they evolved these traits? On this episode, Dr. Joan Strassmann discussed her new book, The Social Lives of Birds.

Primary care in the United States continues to suffer from deep structural issues that limit its effectiveness. How can it be improved? On this episode, Dr. Troyen A. Brennan discussed his book, Wonderful and Broken.

The oceans contain remarkably varied flora and fauna that have been captured through artistic expression. What can we learn from these displays? On this episode, Dr. Helen Scales discussed her book, Ocean Art.

What is it about the human brain that enables it to derive pleasure from music? On this episode, Dr. Robert Zatorre discussed his book, From Perception to Pleasure.

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