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Physicist Brian Greene discusses some of the ideas explored in his book, Until the End of Time.  

Friendship is an important area of scientific study to understand human evolution and success

The esteemed primatologist died in March 2024 at the age of 75. We hear him discussing the origins of morality and how reconciliation is widespread in primates and found in many other animals.

Len Fisher argues that compassion is a high value yet under valued aspect of human interaction. It can lead to trust and cooperation and allow us to solve problems to benefit society.

The Jak Kelly Award is awarded to encourage excellence in postgraduate physics research.
 
It's given annually in honour of Professor Jak Kelly - the Head of Physics at University of NSW from 1985 to 1989.
 
In 2023, the winner was Dr Jaime Andrés Alvarado-Montes from Macquarie University, who studies planets.

He specialises in Hot Jupiters (featured in a recent Science Show).

But, unlike our own Jupiter, he has found several so close to their sun that they are torn apart. Could this have been the history of our planet Earth?
 
We also hear from several winners of scholarships presented by the Royal Society of NSW:
For better treatment of bowel cancer;
Chemical analysis of human cells;
Tracking of PFAS - the anti-fire measure; and,
A way the scientist claims is 99 per cent effective for identifying fake news

Guests:
Dr Jaime Andrés Alvarado-Montes, Macquarie University
Jayden Mckinnon, University of Wollongong
Dr Jacinta Martin, University of Newcastle
Dr Abhimanu Pandey, Australian National University
Shoujin Wang, UTS

The Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition highlights more than 100 captivating photographs captured by some of the globe's most talented ocean photographers.

These images offer a glimpse into the diverse world of ocean life, featuring a collection of drone, terrestrial and underwater shots.

Among them are portrayals of wildlife encounters, seascapes and reflections on the interconnection between the ocean and humanity.
 
Guest:
Emily Jateff, Australian National Maritime Museum