Science Friction (ABC)

Science Friction’s Artemis Explained episode covers Artemis 2’s splashdown after the crew’s trip around the Moon, with Jacinta Bowler and Belinda Smith reporting the landing at 10:07 a.m.

Flight Day 9 of Artemis II centers on the Orion capsule’s splashdown “this time tomorrow,” with Reid, Victor, Christina and Jeremy nearing the end of the return trip.

This episode provides daily updates on the Artemis 2 mission, covering astronaut activities, re-entry preparations, and emotional moments as the crew nears their return to Earth.

This episode updates on the Artemis 2 mission's return to Earth, highlighting the transmission of photos and data from lunar observations, including fun astronaut moments.

ABC Science's daily Artemis Explained recaps the Artemis II flyby day.

On the eve of the Artemis 2 lunar flyby, hosts Jacinta Bowler and Belinda Smith from ABC Science Friction recap the day's events including suit checks, a mystery burning smell from the toilet, and the crew's Easter egg hunt with dehydrated scrambled eggs.

This episode discusses the Artemis 2 mission's scientific activities, including astronaut experiments in the Orion capsule and daily life updates during the Moon flyby.

Daily updates on the Artemis 2 mission to the Moon, covering astronaut activities, spacecraft status, and spaceflight challenges.

Daily podcast following the Artemis 2 mission to the moon, providing updates and answering questions about spaceflight and astronaut life.

Daily podcast covering the Artemis II mission to the moon, with mission updates and astronaut science.

This episode explains the upcoming Artemis II mission, which will send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in 50 years, with daily updates and expert commentary.

Listener questions steer this bonus.

Artemis 2 is edging toward the launch pad, and the episode uses that crewed moon mission to get into the engineering problems still dogging NASA.

Columbia is the focus.

Episode 3 of The Challenger Legacy jumps to February 1, 2003, when Space Shuttle Columbia broke up over Texas killing all seven crew.

A car ride starts in dread.

January 28, 1986 is brutally cold at Cape Canaveral.

A man shares his experience of being diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease and starting dialysis.

This episode explores how gene technologies are reshaping food production, focusing on gene-edited fish and sustainable farming.

A science podcast episode discussing the de-extinction of dire wolves using gene editing technology and its implications for conservation.

A background actor in LA recounts his unsettling experience of being digitally scanned without clear explanation, raising questions about AI's role in the entertainment industry.

This episode explores the Robber's Cave experiment and its ethical implications, comparing it to Lord of the Flies.

A mother-daughter conversation exploring how life experiences and trauma might be biologically transmitted across generations.

A mother recounts her son's rare medical condition and the DNA detective work that uncovered it.

Host Natasha Mitchell interviews 12-year-old Ty Poole, creator of the science podcast 'Ty Asks Why', about his passion for science and asking big questions.

A molecular scientist shares her unconventional childhood in a sect and her pioneering work in RNA biology underlying COVID vaccines.

This episode explores the stories of two teenagers obsessed with nuclear science, one celebrated and one suppressed.

This episode explores how cheap, clean, unlimited energy from nuclear fusion could reshape civilization and enable space colonization, blending fact and fiction with science fiction writers.

This episode explores the promise and challenges of nuclear fusion energy, featuring interviews with scientists and discussions of private companies' efforts.

Host interviews two science content creators about their journeys in science communication and social media.

This episode examines the case of the world's first gene-edited babies and the ongoing ethical and scientific concerns surrounding the experiment.

Interview with Australia's Minister for Industry and Science about the state of science and research in Australia.

This episode explores the misuse of quantum physics concepts in pseudoscientific and spiritual advice, featuring physicist Philip Moriarty's critique of how quantum terminology is misappropriated on platforms like TikTok.

This episode of Science Friction, a World Pride Festival edition, explores the experiences of queer scientists and the importance of authenticity in the scientific community.