The study of the stars and planets is a science much older than modern times, dating back to Ancient Greece. From Chaos to Cosmos, the Ancient Greeks observed the ways and workings of the Universe in writing dating back to 8th century BC. Nightlife explores astronomy through the lens of Ancient Greece.
Noise is one of the biggest environmental health risks to humans, impacting our mental health, sleep, and even contributes to cardiovascular disease. Researchers at the University of Bristol have been studying whether the intricate patterns on moth wings can be utilised to create sound absorbing wallpaper.
In August 1817 Italian engineer Giovanni Belzoni found a way to clear away the huge amounts of sand that stopped anyone from entering the ancient Egyptian temple complex of Abu Simbel. Built by the Pharoah Ramses the Great between 1264 and 1244 BC, Abu Simbel was a stunning feat of engineering. Egyptologist Dr Conni Lord joined Suzanne Hill in This Week in History to tell its story.
Cath McAloon has stories from rural and regional Australia in Big Country Small World.
Joanna from Newcastle co-hosts the History quiz - a special history of cats edition.
The 2023 Commonwealth Youth games have just begun in the Caribbean with the country Trinidad and Tobago hosting. The games are for athletes aged between 14 and 18, and Australia's sent a contingent of 76 promising young athletes over. We cross to the games to catch some of the action.
And Bridie Tanner brings us 3 great new tracks for New Music this week:
Video Game - Budjerah
White Horse - Chris Stapleton
(it goes like) Nanana - Peggy Gou
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