The Science Show

Dark matter is assumed to be responsible for holding the universe together. So where is it?

For more than 70 years, Sir David Attenborough has shown audiences awe-inspiring moments in nature. In this tribute we reflect on the immense contribution the legendary naturalist has made to our appreciation and understanding of the natural world. 

Dave Keeling started measuring carbon dioxide in 1958, Dave’s son Ralph continues his father’s work today.

And bee venom shows promise treating a range of cancers.

And one hundred years ago, a scientific expedition in Australia showed Einstein was right.

As pressure on the natural world increases, new technology is bringing fast results as scientists monitor fauna and flora and identify new species.

By performing their waggle dance, bees communicate information about direction, distance and quality of a food source.

And soft tissues can be fossilised. They help piece together the history of life on Earth.

The Australian Academy of Science has called for a review of science funding in Australia.

In this episode of Strange Frontiers, Carl Smith takes us into the vault at one of the world’s greatest archives of natural history.