Millions, perhaps billions of sharks teeth lie on the ocean floor. Valuable mineral deposits collect on their fossilised remains. Now they are viewed as a resource and if exploited devastation will come to an little known ecosystem.

Millions, perhaps billions of sharks teeth lie on the ocean floor. Valuable mineral deposits collect on their fossilised remains. Now they are viewed as a resource and if exploited devastation will come to an little known ecosystem.

Deep sea nodules, ideas in ecology, and three brilliant scientists not always on the money

Plus the tree bark which hosts a whole world of methane-absorbing microbes.

Plus the tree bark which hosts a whole world of methane-absorbing microbes.

The big cats that stalked early humans and why ancient concrete outlasts the modern stuff

Deep in an old gold mine in South Dakota, scientists witnessed a flash of energy in a giant pool of xenon. Some in the astronomical community are pretty excited, saying this is our best hint yet at what dark matter is. How do we know, why does it matter — and what happens next?Jonathan Webb shines a light on dark matter with Dr Theresa Fruth, who was involved in the potential discovery.You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: <a href="mailto:labnotes@abc.net.au" target="_blank">labnotes@abc.net.au</a>Featuring:<ul><li>Dr Theresa Fruth, University of Sydney</li></ul>Further information:<a href="https://lz.lbl.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/08/LZ_Preprint_260901_Dark_Matter_EFT_Nuclear_Recoil_Search_at_Higher_Energies.pdf">'Exciting hint' of dark matter spotted by LUX-ZEPLIN detector, physicists report</a><a href="https://lz.lbl.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/08/LZ_Preprint_260901_Dark_Matter_EFT_Nuclear_Recoil_Search_at_Higher_Energies.pdf">Search for dark matter particle interactions in an extended nuclear recoil energy window with the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment</a>This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.

Deep in an old gold mine in South Dakota, scientists witnessed a flash of energy in a giant pool of xenon. Some in the astronomical community are pretty excited, saying this is our best hint yet at what dark matter is. How do we know, why does it matter — and what happens next? Jonathan Webb shines a light on dark matter with Dr Theresa Fruth, who was involved in the potential discovery. You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au Featuring:Dr Theresa Fruth, University of SydneyFurther information: 'Exciting hint' of dark matter spotted by LUX-ZEPLIN detector, physicists report Search for dark matter particle interactions in an extended nuclear recoil energy window with the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.

Deep in an old gold mine in South Dakota, scientists witnessed a flash of energy in a giant pool of xenon. Some in the astronomical community are pretty excited, saying this is our best hint yet at what dark matter is. How do we know, why does it matter — and what happens next?Jonathan Webb shines a light on dark matter with Dr Theresa Fruth, who was involved in the potential discovery.You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: <a href="mailto:labnotes@abc.net.au" rel="noopener noreferrer">labnotes@abc.net.au</a>Featuring:<ul><li>Dr Theresa Fruth, University of Sydney</li></ul>Further information:<a href="https://lz.lbl.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/08/LZ_Preprint_260901_Dark_Matter_EFT_Nuclear_Recoil_Search_at_Higher_Energies.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">'Exciting hint' of dark matter spotted by LUX-ZEPLIN detector, physicists report</a><a href="https://lz.lbl.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/08/LZ_Preprint_260901_Dark_Matter_EFT_Nuclear_Recoil_Search_at_Higher_Energies.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Search for dark matter particle interactions in an extended nuclear recoil energy window with the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment</a>This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.

Lab Notes: Have we found dark matter?

AI is getting so good at maths that it is now tackling, and apparently solving, some of the hardest mathematical problems that exist. But as huge companies like OpenAI and Anthropic race to outdo each other, human mathematicians are getting caught in the crossfire... and their field is changing forever. Jonathan Webb speaks to ABC AI Technology Reporter Cam Wilson about the furore over the Navier-Stokes equations and the million-dollar Millennium Prize.Featuring:<ul><li>Cam Wilson, AI Reporter at ABC.</li><li>Professor Tristan Buckmaster, Mathematician at New York University.</li></ul>You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: <a href="mailto:labnotes@abc.net.au" target="_blank">labnotes@abc.net.au</a>This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Kaurna people.

AI is getting so good at maths that it is now tackling, and apparently solving, some of the hardest mathematical problems that exist. But as huge companies like OpenAI and Anthropic race to outdo each other, human mathematicians are getting caught in the crossfire... and their field is changing forever. Jonathan Webb speaks to ABC AI Technology Reporter Cam Wilson about the furore over the Navier-Stokes equations and the million-dollar Millennium Prize. Featuring:Cam Wilson, AI Reporter at ABC.Professor Tristan Buckmaster, Mathematician at New York University.You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more. Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.au This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Kaurna people.

AI is getting so good at maths that it is now tackling, and apparently solving, some of the hardest mathematical problems that exist. But as huge companies like OpenAI and Anthropic race to outdo each other, human mathematicians are getting caught in the crossfire... and their field is changing forever.&nbsp;Jonathan Webb speaks to ABC AI Technology Reporter Cam Wilson about the furore over the Navier-Stokes equations and the million-dollar Millennium Prize.Featuring:<ul><li>Cam Wilson, AI Reporter at ABC.</li><li>Professor Tristan Buckmaster, Mathematician at New York University.</li></ul>You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: <a href="mailto:labnotes@abc.net.au" rel="noopener noreferrer">labnotes@abc.net.au</a>This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Kaurna people.

Lab Notes: The AI maths wars

And botanists intervene to save a plant that may have become sterile

And botanists intervene to save a plant that may have become sterile

AI boost for people with dyslexia and how algorithms shape what we read

We revisit a bold new Sunday night program in 1975, and coverage of the Apollo missions.

We revisit a bold new Sunday night program in 1975, and coverage of the Apollo missions.

2FC now Radio National celebrates 100 years

Nicky Phillips has won this year’s Bragg Prize for Science Writing.

Nicky Phillips has won this year’s Bragg Prize for Science Writing.

The Bragg Prize for Science Writing, and we remember Sir Clarence Lovejoy

They were close to extinction. Now seashorses in Sydney Harbour may have survived.

They were close to extinction. Now seashorses in Sydney Harbour may have survived.

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Landscape may be an important unrecognised contributor to climate change.

Landscape may be an important unrecognised contributor to climate change.

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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate.

The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate.

Ultrasound moves immune cells and triggers their response and more Prime Ministers Prizes for Science

Mathematics is a key tool in every scientific discipline

Mathematics is a key tool in every scientific discipline

Maths is here, it's there, it’s everywhere

Life Scientist award for work on microbes and their role in regulating climate plus Varroa mites – a positive for native bees?

Life Scientist award for work on microbes and their role in regulating climate plus Varroa mites – a positive for native bees?

Australia may join world coalition of collaborative research

Michelle Simmons had received The Prime Minister's Science Prize for her work on quantum electronics.

Michelle Simmons had received The Prime Minister's Science Prize for her work on quantum electronics.

Michelle Simmons had received&nbsp;The Prime Minister's Science Prize for her work on quantum electronics.

Prime Minister’s Prize for Science  and new insights into the benefits of social interaction

Lockdown behaviour, vaccines for new variants, and evidence for coronavirus source

Nobel Prizes, Covid good luck and Mars Rover's link to QUT

Nobel Prizes, Covid good luck and Mars Rover's link to QUT

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