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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.

Airs Saturday 12pm Repeated: Monday 4am, Wednesday 12pm

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Big savings possible for the world’s ships

Ships which hitch a ride on small ocean currents could make big savings on fuel and reduce emissions.

Published: with Robyn Williams

An illustration of a parrot surrounded by planets and stars
Duration: 54 minutes 6 seconds

Small ocean currents offer big savings for shipping

Up to 20% of fuel burnt by ships, and emissions generated could be saved by making route changes which consider small ocean currents.

Published:

Duration: 11 minutes 39 seconds

Thoughts That Bug Me 1

Part of a podcast made by Zofia Witkowski-Blake and Clarisse Sawyer, students from Melbourne University who are obsessed with insects.

Published:

Duration: 17 minutes 53 seconds

Vale Adrian Horridge

Adrian Horridge was an Australian neurobiologist at the Australian National University. His research interests included the role of the nervous system in behaviour and the history of traditional canoes and sailing boats of the Pacific region.

Published:

Duration: 12 minutes 25 seconds

Historical aerial photos help trace development, environmental change

Hannah Druckenmiller is comparing images from countries in Africa, southeast Asia and the Caribbean with images taken today.

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Duration: 7 minutes 32 seconds
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