ABC Australia

Science Friction is a science podcast hosted by ABC Australia. It has 250 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

In humanity's next giant leap, astronauts are heading back to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.We'll bring you daily Artemis II mission updates, from lift-off to splashdown, and answer your questions about life as an astronaut, the science of spaceflight, and plans to venture beyond the Moon.The Challenger Legacy (Season 5) In January 1986, the Challenger space shuttle disintegrated 73 seconds after lift-off. This is the story of how the tragedy unfolded, the engineers who tried to stop it — and the enduring consequences for humanity's exploration of space. Artificial Evolution (Season 4): Three decades ago, Dolly the Sheep became the first ever cloned mammal. Nearly 30 years later, genetic technology has reshaped the world around us. Environment reporter Peter de Kruijff explores what's changed, where we are headed, and whether we're okay with it.Brain Rot (Season 3): How does being chronically online affect our brains? Technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre explor

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