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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore receives $3.2 billion in grant money. Its fellowship programs and research are under threat.
Professor Lia Medeiros from the Event Horizon Telescope Team who took the pictures in 2019 describes the team’s reaction and the response from around the world as the stunning image, the first of a black hole was revealed.
The incoming Trump presidency has seen swift cuts to education and research, with threats of whole departments being abolished. Editor-in-chief of the journal Science describes the damage.
AI is being used to sort and analyse earthquake data determining which readings are produced from fault lines, and which are not. But will it help predict the big one?
Peter Newman, Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University says zero emissions is essential for our long-term viability. Some cities are leaping forward with their green agenda, embracing new technologies and restoring ecosystems. Is St Louis Missouri in the race?
Diversity, inclusion & equity are under attack from Trump and Musk. Jane Oremosu and Maggie Semple’s book My Little Black Book: A Blacktionary offers support and advice.
Psychologist Felicia Huppert from Sydney, was sometimes known as the Professor of Happiness at Cambridge. On her recent death a celebration of her global influence was held by colleagues and family at the Bondi Pavillion in Sydney.
Steve Morton describes the geological history of Australia which has made Australian deserts unique. 20,000 species of beetles, 7,500 species of ants, and a varied wildlife ready to boom when the rains come.
John Bolton pioneered the field from a converted radar lab on the cliffs of Dover Heights in Sydney. This is just one story in Marcus Chown’s book about black holes, A Crack in Everything.
The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
