Contemporary Chinese science fiction writers offer a complex vision of the future of science and technology. So, what sort of future can we see from this society in transition?

Marlon Brando bought an island in French Polynesia, and dreamt of a creating a luxury resort there that fuelled science and conservation. Has it worked?

Marine scientists at the National Sea Simulator are trying to help corals adapt to harsher conditions in the ocean. They use the brief windows of annual coral spawning events for much of this research.

A new review of insect numbers around the world points to a massive extinction event underneath our noses. The lead author of this study discusses the dramatic conclusions drawn from 73 longitudinal studies across the globe.

It seemed the night parrot was lost. But on the second episode of The Chase, Ann Jones meets those who are still searching for any signs of the elusive outback bird.

Professor Sir Andre Geim is the only individual to have won both the Nobel Prize and Ig Nobel Prize. The latter was awarded for his work levitating a frog, and other living things.

A new book of poetry draws on a collection of scientific notes, drawings, and maps from Australia's first female Professor, Dorothy Hill.

After big storms, at the lowest tides, ancient whale fossils fall from the cliffs along Victoria's Surf Coast — researchers say they hold clues to how the largest living creature came to be.

Philosopher Anna Alexandrova says there is a scientific responsibility for developing knowledge that relieves suffering. In some instances, scientists need to speak out without facts but with value judgements as their basis.

Analysis of tiny crystals reveals North America was joined to Tasmania a billion year ago, when all the Earth’s land formed one land mass.

In the first of four programs which join scientists as they chase their findings across land, sea and sky, Jonathan Webb flies on a modified Boeing 747, carrying a telescope which views objects from above the humidity of the Earth’s atmosphere on the ground.

Len Fisher outlines the history of Antarctic governance and says politicians need to be aware of the continent’s importance, and the views of those passionate for Antarctica’s protection.

Mariana Mazzucato says ideology needs to be abandoned with ‘moonshot’ programs pursued bringing together innovators from a wide range of different sectors, both public and private.

Scientists recognised for their work in this year’s Australia Day honours include Peter Hoj AC, Liz Dennis AC, Mark Dodgson AO, Andy Pitman AO and Len Fisher OAM.

Space is vital to our modern economy. Data transfer, location services, precision timing and remote sensing are just the beginning of a long list of activities that rely on our use of space. Today’s Science Show looks at the future of space, it’s regulation, its control, and how we might clean it up.…

A look back at some big stories of human health from 2018. Why do scientists keep studying the same genes, why are Aussies still not eating enough fruit and veg, and what can we learn from the catastrophic 1918 flu pandemic?

Senior school student Zofia Witkowski-Blake speaks to her peers and politicians about science, its importance, how it is taught, and views and fears for the future on this week’s Science Show.

We discuss 2018 in tech news — from social media behaving badly to 'deep fake' videos and concerns about My Health Record.

Sharon Carleton traces the life and achievements of polymath William Whewell.

We review the year in health: an investigation into out-of-pocket medical costs, mental health patients visiting the ED and changes to abortion laws.

To commemorate 200 years since its first publication we explore the impact of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, when it was published and then republished; and what we now know of the story’s significance and how it transverses debates on the future of research.

2018 was a big year in space. We look back at a mission to the Sun, a slew of mysterious radio bursts, and the ancient glimmer of the very first stars.

Today, The Science Show explores the physics, functioning and physiology of the phallus.

We review 2018 in environment news — going vegan for the environment, dire climate warnings from the UN, and the troubled life of the world's largest organism, the 'trembling giant'.

It is often exquisitely beautiful. But is there more to birdsong than staking out territory and attracting a mate? Are there messages about food and danger? And is there more? Birdsong is certainly functional, but is it only functional? Is birdsong music?

Looking back at 2018 in science, we learn about our ancient ancestors, our planet's core and a really, really bad headache.

In a new approach to science writing, author Michael Brooks presents a compelling, fresh look at the quantum world.

As Australia transitions to renewable energy, there is growing need for trained people to design, operate and maintain large solar and wind farms in regional areas.

Kim Dowling at Federation University Australia studies arsenic in the environment, the interaction between soils and rocks and impacts on human and ecosystem health.

Professor Schönlieb applies mathematics to medical images, images for biologists, foresters, and even art restoration.

Sienna Ters reads her essay on the theme Technology and Tomorrow.

The program will increase public visibility of women working in STEM areas and train women in STEM areas to share their passion through media, social media and in public presentations.

It will be the world’s first bricks and mortar museum dedicated to vaginas, vulvas and the gynaecological anatomy.

STEM Camp shows career options for STEM students.

With scant recognition of mental health issues from service providers, little research and few options available, Sandersan Onie says Indonesia needs a culture change with attitudes to mental health.

Mass plantings of palm oil are bad for the environment. The alternatives are worse.

A new book documents the achievements of Australia’s greatest inventor and innovator.

In his book Europe A Natural History, Tim Flannery traces the evolution of plants and animals which lived on the islands that came together to form what is the Europe of today.

Bears, tigers, rhinos, pangolin. They are all in poachers’ sights, slaughtered and cut to pieces, then smuggled to hubs of traditional Chinese medicine such as Hong Kong.

Normally, an adult frog does not regenerate a leg if it is lost when say bitten off by a predator. But scientists have come up with a way of convincing the cells of a frog to produce a new leg, after the initial leg was removed.

The 2018 Emissions Gap Report released this week by UN Environment shows global emissions have hit an historic high and are showing "no signs of peaking".

Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten has promised a substantial boost for science in a speech delivered this week at the Australian Academy of Science in Canberra.

The Queensland Institute of Technology has just completed its 6th annual STEM Camp, where 160 school students spend a week immersed in all things STEM – science, technology, engineering and maths.

Cristina Giogha has been awarded a Victorian Government’s Victoria Fellowship which will allow her to travel to New York to study new treatment methods for the intestinal infection shigella using gene editing technology.

This year’s theme for students was Technology and Tomorrow. Preethika reads her prize-winning essay.

If women take time off to be mothers, their scientific career can be impacted. Then when at work, ensuring gender equity on committee means some women unfairly lose more research time.

The craft will send a probe beneath the Martian surface to listen for Mars quakes.

It takes us 25 years of practice to learn and fine-tune skills in communication. Robin Dunbar suggests large slabs of screen time each day will have its affect.

John Pickrell, editor of The Best Australian Science Writing 2018 leads a discussion with Bragg writing prize winner Andrew Leigh and runner-up Jo Chandler on what goes into producing their science stories.

Tall poles give gliders the height required to make it safely beyond the traffic.