Science

Radio National's Robyn Williams and Natasha Mitchell have made science the most popular specialist subject on the network. Every week The Science Show, Ockham's Razor and All In The Mind tell us something new about life and the world around us.



Recent Science stories on Radio National

Will the National Broadband Network sink or swim?Friday, 30 Jul 2010 | Radio National Breakfast

The $43 billion National Broadband Network is currently being rolled out in Tasmania as a trial, just in time for the federal election.

Barra and walkabout chefFriday, 30 Jul 2010 | Bush Telegraph

The sounds of feeding fish are the key to turning fish into food for humans.

2010 Reith Lecture Series: Scientific HorizonsThursday, 29 Jul 2010 | Big Idea

Part One: Scientific Citizens.

Have biofuel will travel!Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 | RN Future Tense

Bill Lyons from Boeing Research and Technology says a 50% aviation biofuel has been successfully tested and is ready for accreditation.

Space exploration - robots or humans?Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 | RN Future Tense

Critics of Barack Obama's new space policy say it makes the US a third-rate player and will downgrade the role of human space exploration.

Electric car lovers gather in BathurstThursday, 29 Jul 2010 | Radio National Breakfast

Rev heads -- or at least those interested in sustainability -- are converging on Mount Panorama's race track in Bathurst for the first ever Electric Vehicle Challenge.

Technology review: Peter MarksWednesday, 28 Jul 2010 | Radio National Breakfast

The fourth version of the iPhone will start selling in Australia on Friday.

Internet relationshipsWednesday, 28 Jul 2010 | RN Australia Talks

The internet has become fertile ground for new relationships.

Sand and the imaginationWednesday, 28 Jul 2010 | RN Book Show

Sand is all around us.

Bruce Mau, designer, asks us to be 'careful' to take risksWednesday, 28 Jul 2010 | RN By Design

Bruce Mau is one of the most sought after and inventive designers working globally.