95bFM

Dear Science

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.

View show details · RSS · iTunes

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: October 30, 2019

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: October 30, 2019 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: October 30, 2019, 28.84 MB

Wed 30 Oct 2019

On Dear Science today Allan talks to us about the ups and downs of Carbon Dioxide, and the possibilities for future sources of energy - including possibly removing CO2 from the air! Then we talk about rats driving cars.. Seriously, it's cute, check it out.

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: October 16th, 2019

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: October 16th, 2019 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: October 16th, 2019, 22.15 MB

Wed 16 Oct 2019

On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman, we talk about the nobel prize in chemistry, Saturn’s many moons, and how good walking is for you

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones : October 9th, 2019

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones : October 9th, 2019 Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones : October 9th, 2019, 22.15 MB

Wed 9 Oct 2019

On Dear Science with AUT’s Marcus Jones, it’s Nobel Prize week so we’ll be discussing some of the achievements being recognised by the scientific community

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: October 2, 2019

Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: October 2, 2019 Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman: October 2, 2019, 37.4 MB

Wed 2 Oct 2019

A massive Dear Science today, Allan takes us through what makes up a generic drug formula, and why it's a problem when they don't end up exactly like the original tried and tested medication. Allan also touches on reducing the carbon footprint during the process of making cement and then asks how we should deal with opposing research with conflicting conclusions. Finally, we touch on the measles epidemic here in New Zealand.

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones : September 25th, 2019

Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones : September 25th, 2019 Dear Science w/ Marcus Jones : September 25th, 2019, 12.94 MB

Wed 25 Sep 2019

TRIGGER WARNING: This piece contains discussions around suicide that may cause stress to some listeners

On Dear Science with AUT’s Marcus Jones we talk about tracking phone use in an attempt to anticipate and stop suicide attempts, Machu Pichu and the helium shortage

HELPLINES:

Where to get help -
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

Victim Support: 0800 842 846