Science Show 23 Jul 2016An unpredictable source of carbon emissions in areas of sporadic rainfall, is the carbon dioxide released from soil when rain falls after drought. The emissions come from soil microbes, and as Catherine Osborne explains, thes… More
Science Show 23 Jul 2016More than 60 studies have investigated whether links exist between human health and wind farms. The evidence does not support a direct link between reports of adverse health effects and exposure to sound from wind farms. Thes… More
Science Show 23 Jul 2016Every time we buy new electronic devises, and discard old ones, we generate electronic waste. The most common are old computers, televisions and mobile phones. The value is in the metals used in circuit boards and wiring. Old… More
RN Rear Vision 17 Jul 2016This year, the Great Barrier Reef has been hit by the most severe coral bleaching event on record, with climate change causing an increase in ocean temperatures. This has compounded existing strains on the reef with poor wate… More
Science Show 16 Jul 2016It began with Margaret Wertheim and her sister working on a crochet of a single coral. They invited others to contribute and before long, a single piece of woollen coral was a crocheted coral reef. The Crochet Coral Reef Proj… More
Science Show 16 Jul 2016Bees are in trouble all over the world. They play a crucial role as pollinators of plants, including agricultural crops. 44% of bees died in US last year, up from 40% the previous year. Reese Halter describes efforts to save … More
Counterpoint 11 Jul 2016For many years weve heard about developing Australias north. Successive Australian governments have pushed to turn the under-developed and sparsely populated north into a food bowl for Asia. But, to do that you need water and… More
Science Show 9 Jul 2016The global solar industry market has demonstrated exponential growth, doubling every year for the past seven. Investment in all renewable energy technology in 2015 was $286 billion. Even so, global solar energy production is … More
Saturday Breakfast RN 2 Jul 2016"In approaching Antarctica, the anticipation is like that on no other journey for you are travelling towards an idea, not just a place on map." Join travel writer Sophy Roberts on her adventures to the interior of the Antarct… More
Big Idea 30 Jun 2016What should the reform agenda for an incoming Federal government look like? As the campaign enters its final weeks, directors at Grattan Institute discuss the public policy challenges for the incoming government. Surveying se… More
