Australia's leading scientists, biologists, ecologists, scientists and entomologists join ABC radio host Phil Staley to talk about Biology - The Science of Life. 

This week we explore: why are there more irukandji jellyfish off the QLD coast right now than researchers have ever seen? Can you kill mosquito habitat with fire? And hear why sea grass meadows on the Great Barrier Reef are irreplaceable.

SCIENCE AB LIB (Ep. 1)

It's World Women in Science day - Dr Vanessa Pirotta explains to Phil Staley the importance of encouraging young women into science careers.

Women In Science Day

The second episode of Science AbLib features one of Australia's most knowledgeable coastal ecosystem expert, Ass. Prof Kerrylee Rogers from Woolongong University (along with Abbi Scott, Libby Rowley and Phil Staley). Have a listen to humans trying to save the world.

Science Ab Lib Ep. 2

Science on the radio returns and we bust some biology myths! Does peeing on a jellyfish sting help? Are daddy long legs the most venomous spiders? Is a blue whale's heart as big as a car? And does an ostrich actually bury it's head in the sand? Have a listen!

SCIENCE AB LIB Ep. 3

Biology on the radio returns for Episode 4 of Science AB LIb - with Abbi Scott, Libby Rowley and special guest educator Dr Karen Joyce. Today: what problems might increased numbers of jellyfish cause around the world? Did you know fish eat sea grass (but don't like being seen doing it)? And learning science via video conference is easy!

Science AB LIB Ep. 4

Dr Robin Beaman joins Phil, Abbi and Libby to explain the amazing exploration taking place this month in the Coral Sea. ‘Visioning the Coral Sea Marine Park’ voyage on the R/V Falkor run by Schmidt Ocean Institute is literally, in detail, mapping the Coral Sea. hear all the amazing discoveries made...and a little bit of Frankenstein Irukadji's too!

SCIENCE ABLIB Ep. 5

On this months episode Abbi Scott takes you 50km out onto the Great Barrier Reef to examine how the Reef Stars program is working at regrowing coral rubble, damaged by tides and bad weather. And what challenge has climate change presented for jellyfish? Have a listen to find out!

SCIENCE ABLIB Ep. 6

The latest on the disastrous mass pilot whale stranding near Tasmania and we hop onboard the Science Under Sails vessel and meet the future of marine biology. Hosted by Phil Staley, Abbi Scott and Libby Rowley.