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- 3 days ago10 min
Lab Notes: Bogong moths bounce back?
Across south-eastern Australia, bogong moths seem to be everywhere.A few years ago, it was a different picture: scientists witnessed a population crash, and habitat threats put the species on the IUCN Red List. Are we seeing a bogong bounce-back? Jonathan Webb speaks to Dr Kate Umbers about these incredible critters, the many unsolved mysteries of their lives — and what their future could look like.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.auFeaturing:Associate Professor Kate Umbers, Western Sydney UniversityFurther information:iNaturalist Bogong watchBogong watch projectThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.
- 1 weeks ago54 min
Collaboration between life forms and how bees protect their hives from disease
Plus a call for accuracy in dinosaur displays.
- 1 weeks ago10 min
Lab Notes: What's in store for wildlife this summer?
Over the past few years, our environment seems to have experienced multiple extreme events in quick succession.With a summer fuelled by what may be the strongest and wettest El Niño ever, can our wildlife withstand more extremes?Jonathan Webb speaks with Professor Euan Ritchie about what we're currently seeing with flying foxes, what could happen to other species over the summer, and what we can do to help our native creatures.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.auFeaturing:Professor Euan Ritchie, Deakin UniversityFurther information:WIRES wildlife rescue assistance on 1300 094 73724-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Burramattagal, Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.
- 2 weeks ago54 min
72 per cent of UK trees threatened by changing climate, plus the simple spud’s complex genetics
And palm oil producers in South-East Asia have changed their ways, considering the environment more than they did. Brendan May is turning his attention now to nickel mines in tropical countries.
- 2 weeks ago10 min
Lab Notes: When astronomers make mistakes
In March 2018, a South African astronomer looking into the distant universe "discovered" a bright red spot in the sky that hadn't been there previously; it felt like an exciting potential discovery. A message was sent to other astronomers, asking them to look at this new dot and study it further.After forty minutes and a few more calculations, he realised this "star" was much closer to home and nothing new at all: it was the planet Mars.According to Dr Kat Ross, making this kind of mistake is something of a rite of passage for astronomers.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.auFeaturing:Dr Kat Ross, Curtin UniversityThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.
- 3 weeks ago54 min
Nobel Prizes, kitchen fumes and a biography of Francis Crick
* 2026 Nobel prizes in science* Air fryer vs deep fryer: Which produces more indoor air pollution?* First major biography of Francis Crick
- 3 weeks ago10 min
Lab Notes: When is it time to throw in the towel?
If you reach for the old tea towel in the cupboard, this episode is for you. It's time to talk textiles: why older towels seem to be better at drying, and when it may be time to throw out your more well-worn towels.Jonathan follows the thread with Ellen Phiddian to find out what we can do with our linen. 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.auFeaturing:Ellen Phiddian, Science Reporter ABCThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.
- 4 weeks ago54 min
Paul Nurse and assessing the health of Australian trees
And genetics reveals further details of a great friendship story – humans and dogs.
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