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The Tuesday Wire's weekly dive into the wide world of science.

Featuring a rotating cast of smart people including Chemist Professor Allan Blackman and Physicist Dr Cushla McGoverin. 

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow.

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 23 September, 2025

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 23 September, 2025 Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 23 September, 2025, 40.97 MB
Tue 23 Sep 2025

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman speaks with us about the Mars orbiter, ethanol in fruit and how to avoid mozzie bites.

These School Holidays at MOTAT, test your communication skills, become a Pilot of the Future and see automatic tech take off!

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

Dear Science w/ Dr Cushla McGoverin: 16 September, 2025

Dear Science w/ Dr Cushla McGoverin: 16 September, 2025 Dear Science w/ Dr Cushla McGoverin: 16 September, 2025, 35.42 MB
Tue 16 Sep 2025

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Dr Cushla McGoverin speaks with us about potential biosignatures on Mars, iridescent mammals & plastic waste for carbon capture

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori at MOTAT with a week full of playful, creative, and hands-on experiences for tamariki and whānau! From 13 to 21 September

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 9th September 2025

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 9th September 2025 Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 9th September 2025, 15.25 MB
Tue 9 Sep 2025

This week on Dear Science our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, the Voyager One getting really hot in space, breakfast impacting life expectancy, and nuclear fusion in Palladium metal.

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

Dear Science w/ Dr Daniel Thomas: September 2, 2025

Dear Science w/ Dr Daniel Thomas: September 2, 2025 Dear Science w/ Dr Daniel Thomas: September 2, 2025, 37.3 MB
Tue 2 Sep 2025

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Dr Daniel Thomas all about ‘interactions’: strangers who have the same reactions to movies are more likely to become friends, a study has found that apes do have object permanence, and spiders use trapped fireflies to catch more prey. 

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 26 August, 2025

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 26 August, 2025 Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 26 August, 2025, 39.77 MB
Tue 26 Aug 2025

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman will be talking to us about all things birds: including the discovery of an extinct species of duck, the effect of light pollution on birdsong, and unexpected findings about bird pooping habits

Bonus honourable mention for the first ever Hong Kong bird contest this week!

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

Dear Science w/ Dr Cushla McGoverin: 19 August, 2025

Dear Science w/ Dr Cushla McGoverin: 19 August, 2025 Dear Science w/ Dr Cushla McGoverin: 19 August, 2025 , 40.1 MB
Tue 19 Aug 2025

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Dr Cushla McGoverin talks to us about Inca record keeping, the regeneration of snail eyes, and imaging embryo implantation.

Thanks Cushla for joining us, thank you MOTAT, and thank you science!

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 12 August, 2025

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 12 August, 2025 Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 12 August, 2025, 40.68 MB
Tue 12 Aug 2025

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman talks to us about a novel way to administer vaccines, subtle light in our brains, and Schrödinger’s birthday.

Thanks Allan for joining us, thank you MOTAT, and thank you science!

Dear Science w/ Dr Daniel Thomas: 5 August, 2025

Dear Science w/ Dr Daniel Thomas: 5 August, 2025 Dear Science w/ Dr Daniel Thomas: 5 August, 2025, 33.66 MB
Tue 5 Aug 2025

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Dr Daniel Thomas on history, pre-history, and the search for Atlantis.

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 29 June, 2025

Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 29 June, 2025 Dear Science w/ Professor Allan Blackman: 29 June, 2025, 39.09 MB
Tue 29 Jul 2025

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, chats with us about an astronomical discovery, the passing of the great Tom Lehrer, and the latest estimate on your required daily step count

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

Dear Science w/ Dr Daniel Thomas: 22nd July, 2025

Dear Science w/ Dr Daniel Thomas: 22nd July, 2025 Dear Science w/ Dr Daniel Thomas: 22nd July, 2025, 28.87 MB
Tue 22 Jul 2025

This week, our expert, Dr Daniel Thomas, chats with us about snake and spider venom, saber-toothed tiger extinction, and penguin travel patterns.

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!