The Science Show - Full Program Podcast

Richard Fidler speaks to author Alison Bashford who has written about a hundred years of modern science and culture, told through a one family history.

For the next big steps in physics many believe it's time for a shake-up of the field's core theories - including those proposed by Einstein himself.

Two inspirational books for younger readers show an intruiging world and the thrill of chasing a dream.

Today we meet the people at the forefront of studying alpine plants - including how trees and plants survive in deep snow and ferocious winds. We visit the mushroom lab to discovery why fungi are essential to life on earth and find out what seed collection in the Colorado mountains is teaching us how to adapt in a changing climate. And while we're talking plants - Professor Peter Bernhardt of Missouri describes the thrill when the seventh millionth species was revealed and listed

The Iter Tokamak nuclear fusion reactor is due for completion next year. In the US, a smaller cheaper reactor is also gearing up.

Microplastics are everywhere and impacting ecosystems.