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University of Auckland Senior Research Fellow, from the Biological Sciences, Dr. Emma Carroll, is a molecular ecologist, and is joining Sarah and Tess in studio to talk about the progress of whale populatons in South Georgia Island. I mean, who doesn't like talking about the incredible wildlife under the sea? 

Neera Jain, from the University of Auckland's Faculty of Education and Social Work, to talk about her research into inclusivity for disabled medical students in the US. Neera talks to Rachel about the importance of ensuring schools and health practices are inclusive and create positive experiences for people with disabilities. Bringing it closer to home, the pair discuss what this might look like for New Zealand.

The University of Auckland's Duncan Bakke from the Bioengineering Institute pops into the studio to chat about the biomechanics of how we walk. Specialising in the rehabilitation of stroke patients, Duncan talks to Tess and Oscar about what this looks like.

The University of Auckland's Head of the Audiology Section, Dr. David Welch, joins us in studio to teach us a little bit about why loud music feels so good, and what potential damage we might be doing to our hearing. Yikes.